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Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal, Boulders Resort

Name: Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal, Boulders Resort
Address: 34505 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, United States, 85266
Telephone: (480) 488-3358
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

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$30 and under

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The Spotted Donkey Cantina, at el Pedregal, is quickly earning a reputation as the place for Mexican cuisine in North Scottsdale. A fun and festive setting with spacious outdoor dinning options. And with a tequila list boasting dozens of varieties (including our exclusive Herradura double-barrel Reposado Tequila), an innovative menu, and a large outdoor patio with scenic desert vistas, it’s really no surprise

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(480) 488-3358
Website
https://www.theboulders.com/restaurants-and-dining/the-spotted-donkey-cantina.html
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please call for more details about private event dining.
Private party facilities
Experience the lively atmosphere and unique food at The Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal. Choose from a menu of Mexican classics and 46 varieties of Tequila while sitting outside in the large patio underneath the Arizona sky or in our private, intimate dining room.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (877) 300-1652

Location
34505 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Neighborhood
North Scottsdale
Cross street
Carefree Hwy
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

La Canasta Chips and Salsa$9.00
roasted tomato, chorizo black bean and tomatillo salsas
Sonoran Cantina Guacamole$13.50
haas avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, cotija, tortilla chips
Queso Fundido$14.00
creamy mexican cheese dip, chorizo, green chile, red chile sauce with warm tortillas, crispy tortilla chips
Spotted Donkey Nachos$16.00
crisp tortilla rounds, pork carnitas, black beans, roasted tomato and tomatillo sauces, queso fresco, crema and jalapenos
Cantina Shooters$15.00
hand-stuffed jalapeno chiles, mixed cheeses, scallions, herbed buttermilk sauce
Mexican Shrimp Ceviche$16.50
mexican chile shrimp, cucumber, avocado, jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, lime in aguachile rojo
Grande Camarones Fritos$18.50
BATTERED MEXICAN-STYLE SHRIMP. CHIPOTLE AIOLI, CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE
Taquitos De Hongos Y Pollo$15.50
MACHACA CHICKEN AND SAUTUED MUSHROOM, HABANERO-AVOCADO SALSA, MEXICAN CREMA
Sonoran Quesadilla$17.00
SAUTUED SQUASH, MUSHROOM, MIXED CHEESE, CREMA. GUACAMOLE, PICO DE GALL

Sopas

Chicken Posole$11.00
ROASTED CHICKEN SOUP WITH HOMINY. MEXICAN CHILE, CILANTRO, AVOCADO AND CABBAGE
Hatch Chile Pork Stew$17.00
GREEN CHILE PORK BROTH. ROASTED PORK CARNITAS, DICED POTATO. ROASTED TOMATO. MELTED CHEESE. CRISP TORTILLA

Ensaladas

Ensalada De La Casa$12.00
FIELD GREENS. FRESH JICAMA. SPANISH OLIVE. COTIJA, RED ONION. HOUSE VINAIGRETTE
Spotted Donkey "Chopped$18.50
ROMAINE TOSSED AND CHOPPED WITH ROASTED CORN. C UC UMBER. TO MATO ES . AVOC ADO . WARM SMOKED BACO N, SPRINKLED WITH BLEU CHEESE AND CILANTRO. SERVED WITH CILANTRO BUTTERMILK DRESSING
Donkey Protein Bowl$19.00
SHREDDED LETTUCE. BLACK BEANS. AVOCADO. FIRE ROASTED CORN, PICO DE GALLO. COTIJA YOUR CHOICE OF SHREDDED CHICKEN MACHACA OR PORK CARNITAS.

Especiales

Cantina Fajitas
YOUR CHOICE OF MEAT SEARED WITH ONIONS, PEPPERS. TOMATOES. SERVED WITH CILANTRO, GUACAMOLE. PICO DE GALLO. MEXICAN CREMA, FLOUR TORTILLAS
- Marinated Chicken$23.00
- Shrimp$26.00
- Steak and Sausage$27.50
- Calabacitas$21.00
Mexico City Carne Asada$29.00
GRILLED ARBOL CHILE- MARINATED SKIRT STEAK. AVOCADO TO MATILLO SAUCE, ROASTED POBLANO ESCABECHE. RED PEPPER VINAIGRETTE. SPANISH RICE, FRESH TORTILLAS , COTIJA
Chimayo Chile Puerco$21.00
MARINATED GRILLED PORK LOIN. HATCH GREEN CHILE BACON MAC AND CHEESE. ANCHO BOURBON SAUCE
Char-Grilled Chile Salmon$26.50
CABBAGE. CRISP FLOUR TORTILLA , HABANERO TOMATILLO VINAIGRETTE. MANGO - BLACK BEAN SALSA THREE CHILE GLAZE
Surf and Turf Burrito$26.00
SEARED MEXICAN SHRIMP. CARNE ASADA, AVOCADO. JACK CHEESE. PAPAS FRITAS. PICO DE GALLO. TOPPED WITH CHIPOTLE AIOLI
La Grande Chimichanga$23.00
MACHACA CHICKEN. BEEF BARBACOA OR PORK CARNITAS. GREEN AND RED CHILE SAUCES. CHEESE BLEND. BLACK BEANS. GUACAMOLE AND SOUR CREAM
Stuffed Poblano Chile$23.00
MACHACA CHICKEN. BEEF BARBACOA OR PORK CARNITAS. GREEN AND RED CHILE SAUCES. CHEESE BLEND. BLACK BEANS. GUACAMOLE AND SOUR CREAM
Stuffed Poblano Chile$20.00
ROASTED POBLANO CHILES STUFFED WITH SPANISH RICE. CHEDDAR AND JACK CHEESE. TOPPED WITH SHREDDED PORK CARNITAS. MEXICAN TOMATO SAUCE
Barbacoa Torta$20.00
RED CHILE CHIMAYO BEEF, AVOCADO SPREAD, CHIPOTLE AIOLI. MARINATED CABBAGE. FRESH CHILE AND GRILLED JALAPENO GARNISH. FRENCH FRIES
Southwest Burger$19.00
1/ 2 POUND ANGUS BEEF PATTY , CHEDDAR CHEESE. CARAMELIZED SWEET ONION. ROASTED GREEN CHILE. AVOCADO SPREAD. CHIPOTLE AIOLI. LETTUCE. TOMATO, GRILLED JALAPENO GARNISH. FRENCH FRIES

Tacos & Enchiladas

Tacos Especial$22.00
CHOOSE TWO OF OUR SIGNATURE MINI TACOS. CORN OR FLOUR TORTILLAS. SERVED WITH PICO DE GALLO. SPANISH RICE AND BORRACHO BEANS RED CHILE BARBACOA CLASSIC CHICKEN MACHACA SLOW-ROASTED PORK CARNITAS ROASTED CALABACITAS V
Baja Tacos$23.00
TWO SOFT FLOUR TORTILLAS STUFFED WITH CABBAGE AND YO UR CHOICE OF BEER BATTERED MAHI - MAHI OR SAUTUED SHRIMP. SHREDDED CABBAGE, CHIPOTLE DRIZZLE. SERVED WITH SPANISH RICE, GUACAMOLE. CREMA
Charred Avocado Tacos$20.00
TWO LARGE CORN TORTILLA TACOS. CHIPOTLE AIOLI. CHARRED AVOCADO. PICKLED RED CABBAGE. COTIJA CHEESE AND CILANTRO, SERVED WITH SPANISH RICE AND BLACK BEANS
Street Style Enchiladas$23.50
TWO ENCHILADAS WITH YOUR CHOICE OF MACHACA CHICK EN. BEEF. PORK CARNITAS OR MEXICAN FOUR - CHEES E. HATCH CHILE SAUCE. RED CHILE CHIMAYO SAUCE, SPANISH RICE. BLACK BEANS, PICO DE GALLO. GUACAMOLE AND CREMA
Roasted Calabacitas Enchiladas$20.00
TWO ENCHILADAS WITH ROASTED SQUASH BLEN D. MEXICAN FOUR CHEESE. HATCH CHILE SAUCE. SPANISH RIC E, BLACK BEANS. PICO DE GALLO. GUACAMOLE AND CREMA

What 2,043 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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JohnS
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this restaurant! First, Kenny is such a great manager - very attentive and always does his best to please. Second, all of the staff and especially bartenders have the same great attitude and service that Kenny does. Third, food and drinks are outstanding!
TS
TomS
Central Coast
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dine at Spotted Donkey five or six times a year. Always great. New manager seems to be a noticeable improvement as well as wait staff. We and guests always enjoy.
SP
ShirleyP
Phoenix
110 reviews
vip
4.0
110 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good as always. Outstanding service.
RB
RayB
Central Coast
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
I did not like the food at all. We went there because El Encanto was closed.
SD
SueD
Phoenix
159 reviews
vip
5.0
159 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a table for eight for dinner and everything was great. We had the outstanding food and service we have become accustomed to at Spotted Donkey. This place is a neighborhood treasure. I highly recommend the Chimichanga, but you really can't go wrong.
KP
KathyP
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Haven't been to Spotted Donkey in awhile. Service was great and so was the food. Had the salmon was delicious. Wil be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We love the Spotted Donkey but they recently changed their tortilla chips. It seemed as though they are using mass manufactured chips rather than fresh chips we had previously. Hope they can bring back the old recipe.
V
Vicki
Las Vegas
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and margaritas, and Jose was a funny and attentive server. We will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chris was our server and he was exceptional. I enjoyed the freshness and the selection. Starting our meal with the chips and salsa will be a must every time we go. I especially enjoyed the decor.
DS
DougS
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate out on the patio, which was laid back with a great view. The skirt steak was wonderfully prepared. The staff, with manager Kenneth, outdid themselves!
DL
DebiL
Phoenix
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
The prices have increased out of control. A salad with chicken is now $26.. Other changes to the dishes, removed rice and beans.. We will not be returning.
JL
JLyons
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Such a great hidden gem! The food was amazing! Try the enchiladas!
BB
BuckeyeBob
Phoenix
61 reviews
vip
4.0
61 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very good Mexican food and margaritas. Food fairly priced, alcohol and wine a little pricey. Great staff and service. Very comfortable facility.
AD
AnthonyD
Phoenix
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great ambiance, and super service. One of our favorite restaurants.
HB
HeatherB
Los Angeles
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of our go to places. Always great food and friendly service. Fresh food and even vegetarian that can be made vegan. Yummy!!! We talk all our out of town guests here. Oh and super cute donkey decor. My favorite is the baby on the moms back. ;)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jose is great, nice to have a bit lighter in crowds with summer residents only! As locals this is our favorite Mexican restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Went to celebrate my birthday dinner. Our favorite bartender was working (bigger hispanic gentleman) who served me my usual frozen mango hace frio cocktail which was to die for as always, gave us some great new food recommendations to try, and made us feel at home. To celebrate my birthday they gave us a very large free piece of cake, and our bartender/ server patted me on the back, wished me a happy birthday, and welcomed us back anytime. 5/5 experience and would highly recommend.
JD
JeffD
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was awesome!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Not sure I like the remodel Too bright Too modern Where in cowboy country
LC
LexiC
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love coming here the food and service never disappoints!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vacation, great atmosphere and the food was fantastic. The bar service was too notch
M
Melody
Phoenix
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and excellent service.
L
Luv2getaway
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great friendly service. Good food. Great Signature drink choices.
d
davids
Phoenix
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent food and waiter. Drinks a bit pricey for amt
M
Mike
Chicago
154 reviews
vip
1.0
154 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience4
The new thin, runny, soupy salsa recipe is terrible! It's the worst "salsa" I've ever had. Not sure you can even call it salsa. We've been regular customers for two years, and will not return until you replace this authentic Mexican salsa!
T
Terry
Denver
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bar tender / water was terrific
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All the food was delicious and the servers were lovely
R
Richie
Phoenix
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
food is always good. just needed more attention from server
L
Londons
Phoenix
110 reviews
vip
5.0
110 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The Mexican food at the Spotted Donkey is creative, high quality and ample. They are a cut above the typical Mexican restaurant in the Phoenix area. Great drink menu and great desserts. A bit hard to find but definitely worth the adventure.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tucson
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall2food3service5ambience1
I was very unhappy seeing a dog sitting on a customers lap right next to our table. The dog didn’t have identification as a service/therapy dog. It was the guys pet! He brought it in in a stroller! I can stay home and eat dinner next to a dog. Won’t be back.
GF
GFVegan
Phoenix
52 reviews
vip
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Food quality has declined from previous visits. Food is over-salted.
DJ
DavidJ
Phoenix
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
We loved the food . . . outrageously overpriced however.
HB
HeatherB
Los Angeles
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a favorite! Great atmosphere and service. The food is always yummy!
JA
JAM1
Phoenix
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was very good (as usual).and service was outstanding! Our server (jorge) was amazing - the best we've ever had at this restaurant!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Amiable, attentive wait staff. The meals were all tasty, good solid grade “B.” We were 8 women laughing and talking, they accommodated nearly all of our varied special requests. What they wouldn’t accommodate was separate checks. Since our individual expenditures varied greatly, we ended up as “that” group of women examining the check and adding sums on scratch paper. They could have had their table back a lot quicker if they had offered to put the bill on 2 or 4 checks. It was mortifying and cast a pall over the otherwise very pleasant experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated My Husbands Birthday. Jose was our waiter. He was funny, kind and efficient. Food was really good. Had the chili poblano. If you don’t like spicy then this wouldn’t be the dish for you. I will most likely have a hard time getting anything else. It was amazing. Shrimp tacos, chimichanga and surf and turf burrito were ordered and everyone loved their dish. Margaritas are amazing!
PB
PamelaB
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful menu. Yummy food. Smooth service in spite of it being Mother’s Day.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I enjoyed learning that my journey of many years thru a Salmon Tostado turned into a wonderful new dish that I did so appreciate. I can't remember it's name, but I believe it was the only Salmon entree on the menu? Perfection!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience2
Went for my Birthday dinner, honestly I wasn’t impressed.
CB
CristinaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice ambience for dinner on the patio. Food and drinks were delicious. Service was very good.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal, Boulders Resort offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 488-3358.

Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal, Boulders Resort is rated 4.5 stars by 2043 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

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Google Map for Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal, Boulders Resort

34505 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85266

Additional information

Cross street
Carefree Hwy
Neighborhood
North Scottsdale
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.theboulders.com/restaurants-and-dining/the-spotted-donkey-cantina.html
Phone number
(480) 488-3358
Catering
Please call for more details about private event dining.
Private party facilities
Experience the lively atmosphere and unique food at The Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal. Choose from a menu of Mexican classics and 46 varieties of Tequila while sitting outside in the large patio underneath the Arizona sky or in our private, intimate dining room.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (877) 300-1652

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal, Boulders Resort

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout from OpenTableNew

Private dining

Additional information

Spotted Donkey Nachos

Cantina Fajitas

Street-Style Enchiladas

Antojitos

La Canasta Chips and Salsa$9.00

Sonoran Cantina Guacamole$13.50

Queso Fundido$14.00

Spotted Donkey Nachos$16.00

Cantina Shooters$15.00

Mexican Shrimp Ceviche$16.50

Grande Camarones Fritos$18.50

Taquitos De Hongos Y Pollo$15.50

Sonoran Quesadilla$17.00

Sopas

Chicken Posole$11.00

Hatch Chile Pork Stew$17.00

Ensaladas

Ensalada De La Casa$12.00

Spotted Donkey "Chopped$18.50

Donkey Protein Bowl$19.00

Especiales

Cantina Fajitas

Mexico City Carne Asada$29.00

Chimayo Chile Puerco$21.00

Char-Grilled Chile Salmon$26.50

Surf and Turf Burrito$26.00

La Grande Chimichanga$23.00

Stuffed Poblano Chile$23.00

Stuffed Poblano Chile$20.00

Barbacoa Torta$20.00

Southwest Burger$19.00

Tacos & Enchiladas

Tacos Especial$22.00

Baja Tacos$23.00

Charred Avocado Tacos$20.00

Street Style Enchiladas$23.50

Roasted Calabacitas Enchiladas$20.00

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