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The Mexicano, Scottsdale, AZ

The Mexicano

4.5
4.5
645 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
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The Mexicano has a chef-driven menu, experiential food and cocktail carts, rotating DJs featuring Latin music and the country's first ever build-your own Margarita bar!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 74 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (602) 812-2100
  • Website
    http://www.themexicano.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Joey Maggiore
  • Location
    4801 E Cactus Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254-4181
  • Neighborhood
    Central Phoenix
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 645 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Mexican

  • Phoenix

    Hot spot

  • Phoenix

    Lively

  • Phoenix

    Most Booked

645 Reviews

  1. JorgeD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The reservation process was super easy, and the service was magnificent, we were celebrating a birthday and they did come through with the fireworks and shots...

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  2. Pete

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice atmosphere and really cool vibe! Definitely recommend!

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  3. michelleh

    Tucson

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall2food1service3ambience1
    I had been told by friends to expect this restaurant to be loud but had no idea it would be so loud we could not hold a conversation. There was loud music combined with an employee selling shots of tequila and blowing a whistle throughout the restaurant. I had to speak into the servers ear for her to take our order. The appetizer (Shrimp cocktail) and chips and salsa were delicious. We ordered the chicken tinga burrito and neither cared for it due to being extremely spicy. We ordered caesar salad which we sent back because the lettuce was bitter. The manager sent us away with complimentary flan which we enjoyed at home. I would try this again but maybe earlier in the day would not be as loud.

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  4. LauraM

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this restaurant!! The food is amazing and all made in house, salsa and chips included.

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  5. LisaM

    Sacramento

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and drinks were DELICIOUS. Our service was 5 star - Server was Yvette (Elsa G). The restaurant is LOUD so if you are looking for a cozy romantic venue, this is not your place. If you are looking for lots of fun, and great comida, this IS your place!

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  6. Braycrew

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Love THIS PLACE! I let’s a MUST GO when we come to AZ. Love the piñatas, the DJ, the Ferris wheel salsas AND the Build your OWN Margie bar?! Lastly did I mention the 3 feet Quesadilla?! No joke. Very lively, entertaining FAMILY STYLE or Date Place Restaurant!! Super fun!!!!

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  7. SusanO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food was really good. We had a party of 9, so it was a little hard to talk over the loud music. Otherwise, it was a very enjoyable dining experience.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing place! Good food and margaritas and salsa. Fun environment with huge patio. Feels like having tacos on vacation. Music a bit loud but goes with the ambiance. Service was okay.

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  9. hannaho

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, a little spendy. Would recommend for a special occasion but not really daily dining worthy unless you want to spend $100 on dinner.

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  10. AlmaG

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very happy with our visit overall. Food was good, drinks were 5 out of 10 but service was great! I appreciated the complementary bday flan they brought to my daughter ( it was delicious!!!)

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  11. MICHAELW

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    We experienced terrible service all night long. We arrived 15 minutes early to our reservation and we’re not sat until 1 hour past our reservation time. We were constantly mislead the entire time we waited, the host kept telling us any minute for the duration of the 1 hour plus that we waited. We spent around $400 at the bar with our group of 10 while waiting and began ordering appetizers because we were so hungry. We were told multiple times a manger would be over to apologize for our long delay and even promised comps on our food and drinks but the manager never came by nor did we receive any discounts. Once we finally reached our table, service was poor and multiple entrees and drinks came out incorrectly. We really had high expectations for this place, its a very lively and fun atmosphere but we were constantly let down with really bad customer service and false expectations.

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  12. Mary

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We have eaten lunch here many times, this was our first time for dinner. We made a reservation, which is a good idea because it was very busy. A DJ was playing music so it was very loud inside which was super fun for Friday night. Our waitress was pleasant and on top of everything. We all ordered a variety of taco. They were very tasty! Fun night!

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  13. RamonE

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second time here, both for birthdays', and this place does not disappoint. From the time we got there we were greeted by the hostess who was very friendly and welcoming. We had a reservation and were sat right away, fortunately this was not on a typical busy night (Thursday). Our server was just as friendly and attentive the entire time. Everything came out in the order expected (drinks, apps, entrees, desert) and quickly. Within 20 minutes we had drinks, apps and entrees served. This is definitely one of our go to spots.

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  14. MyronS

    Phoenix

    44 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    we are return dinner here and will keep coming back. thx.

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  15. RachealE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The music is always too loud! This is our favorite place to go, but we can't carry on a conversation during dinner!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Love the place , I bring many friends there when they are visiting Arizona

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  17. DancerGirl

    Phoenix

    50 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We enjoyed trying a new restaurant during restaurant week and thought The Mexicano was good. However, it's wayyy too loud (and I'm a group exercise teacher that Ike's loud music)!

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  18. IngridO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The music was a tad too loud. Just a tad. Food was very good.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    The food is fantastic. Some of the best Mexican food ever. The service is great. But the restaurant is so loud! The music is blasting so loud that you cannot even hear the person sitting across from you. You and the server have to yell at each other and point at the menu just to communicate.

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  20. Hiller

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    With the plethora of options when it comes to Mexican food in the Valley the competition is fierce. Don't get wrong the place has an great ambiance about it, definitely checkit out once for yourself. Can't deny that it would be cool to hangout with a group here and enjoy cocktails and some grub. But there are way too many small local and even hole in the wall establishments that easily leave many of The Mexicano's offers in the dust. That if given the choice and asked where would you want to go to dinner for Mexican, The Mexicano would not be on the top of my list.

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  21. pata

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our 1st time and will be back. The food was fantastic and although the restaurant was packed service was very good and the food orders came out quickly. Our waiter George was great.

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  22. megs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Love coming here with friends! Seriously the best happy hour. If you want to do happy hour you have to sit at the bar… would be nice if you could sit anywhere and order off of the happy hour menu. Food is amazing and the margaritas are huge!

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  23. HumeiraA

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Even with the reservation we had to sit at 2 different tables which was not ideal. The food wasn’t great either. It was too expensive and taste and quality wasn’t good. The first time when I went before Covid it was pretty good but, maybe they change the chef. This time it wasn’t good at all. I don’t think I will go there anymore.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Honestly, overall, not a fan.. Went on a Friday night.. Atmosphere was giving club vibes, music was very upbeat, a bit too loud if you want to have a conversation. Our waiter was cool, absent but cool (not dropping names). Food came pretty quick, faster than expected. Was not really diggin the food, at all. There’s quite a bit of pungent ‘smoked’ flavor, not too common in Mexican food, some dishes yes, but this particular flavor not really. Chips were good, and the corn tortillas too. I was surprised that they only had Modelo on tap..??? Not bottle, that is something I’ve never came across.. The decor and tables were nice. Bottom line is was too far of a drive to be dissatisfied.. Would I ever go back, no I don’t think so, not even if there was one closer by.

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  25. VinceAC3

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Elsa G took great care of us and made sure we had a lot of fun!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Overall the food was good and the service was great. We went at 5pm and it was just so loud. I wasn’t expecting the music to be so loud. In a small space with a lot of people talking it was way too much.

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  27. CarrieU

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    Super loud music. Could barely hear the servers or my dinner companions.

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  28. JamesE

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food, Value, Ambiance 4.5 Stars Interaction with professional, kind and attentive waitstaff. Personal table visit by and conversation with General Mgr, Will Martinez, was a genuine class move. It is obvious that Mr. Martinez and Staff et al are dedicated to providing a safe and top level experience. Food was great- recommended by a coworker. I will confirm recommending 'The Mexicano' to friends and anyone who reads this review.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Restaurant week at the Mexicano was great! Another great experience there as always.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The outdoor misting system works great. Maybe too well. It was not very hot. Our hair was soaked along with our food. We still love this place, but maybe not outside.

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  31. VictoriaC

    Phoenix

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Great delicious menu! The patio is so nice and way less noisy than inside. We felt like we were on vacation. We love the restaurant and will definitely return. Thank you.

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  32. AnnF

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Loved the Margarita's and the fun back patio! Staff was helpful and friendly.

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  33. Dk2015

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My new favorite Mexican restaurant. I will definitely be coming back.

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  34. Dinosm8

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    SO much flavor - among the most flavorful Mexican food we’ve had since moving to AZ!!! The restaurant’s ambiance, with fun and lively music, was simply just FUN!!! The customer service was ON POINT from the moment we walked in the door - we were immediately greeted by the hostess, quickly seated by the host, and promptly visited by our waitress, all exercising EXCELLENT, genuine customer service with smiles! We enjoyed watching the kitchen staff busily preparing their culinary delights for customers - what a well-oiled machine they are!!!

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  35. lettyb

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    We visited for the AZ restaurant week menu, 1 of us ordered from that menu and 1 from the regular menu. The Cesar chipotle salad was very good, food was good, not great. There is much better birria meat in the valley. Flan was very good as well as chips and salsa. It was very busy for a Sunday night at 7:30 pm, very loud and seemed understaffed. Our waitress never offered refills on our drinks, forgot utensils several times and seemed annoyed at times too. We would probably return to try the churro tower and horchata drink but probably not for dinner again.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great pregame/dinner location for great food and tasty margaritas

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  37. LaurieC

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    We had a terrible experience! Waited 35 minutes or server to deliver cocktails. They were grossly understaffed!! While the server tried hi best to keep us informed it wasn’t until we complained that he enlisted help. We ordered several of their barrel aged cocktails and after another 10 minutes the server came to say they didn’t have the barrel aged tequila We finished our overpriced sub-par drinks and left without eating any food! Very disappointing

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is good, the ambiance is fun with great music, not too loud. The staff is very attentive. Overall a great place.

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  39. Jaylen

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    Birria 3 foot quesadilla wasn’t good our server wasn’t the best either

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  40. AmandaW

    Phoenix

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    First time at The Mexicano, decided to try it out during restaurant week and didn’t disappoint! $33 pp for 4 courses and the food was very good. Didn’t quite enjoy the guacamole as it came out with literal quartered hunks of avocado and a lot of tajin or lime which overpowered the freshness of the dish. The birria is very good, the bao birria appetizer is a fun spin and the birria enchiladas are outstanding. Also tried the carne asada, also cooked perfectly with good slices, tender and juicy. The atmosphere is loud! Super colorful and fun! Great music, and entertaining staff. Our service was superb!

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FAQs

The Mexicano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (602) 812-2100.

The Mexicano is rated 4.5 stars by 645 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 74 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Mexicano

4801 E Cactus Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254-4181

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Central Phoenix
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Joey Maggiore
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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