Mexican Restaurants in Greyhawk

[tmac34]

We are staying in the Greyhawk area and looking for some suggestions for good Mexican food? I looked at the recent posts and the closest was 25 min. anything good within a 10 min drive?

Thanks for your help!

[crztstbuds]

real mexican food not close to you, but you can try good mexican american food at Ajo Al's in north scottsdale, off 92nd st and via linda. good ambiance, service and good food

[Dapuma]

carlos o brien

and laredo (by the big blue spike) i might be mispelling the name, went there once and it was pretty good but that was years ago

[johnseberg]

I've been to Cantina Laredo, twice.

The first time, I got cheese enchiladas which were very ordinary.

The second time, I got a pretty nice fish dinner (catch of the day), but, it wasn't particularly Mexican. Not cheap either. I'm sure my share of the bill was well over $30, without drinks.

I haven't been back in a long time.

http://cantinalaredo.com

[tmac34]

Thanks everyone

I think we are going to try both Cantina Laredo and La Hacienda. I will post how they are.

[mwest9]

The chile relleno at Cantina Laredo was pretty good the last time I had it (a long time ago), with walnut sauce and pomegranite seeds, but it looks like they've changed it to beef, almonds and raisins. Still there are quite a few interesting dishes on the menu and the vibe is slightly higher-end and comfortable. I think that's a pretty good choice for your location.

La Hacienda was excellent last time I went, too. Definitely fine dining in quality and price.

[johnseberg]

I go to Habanero's once in a while (fast casual).
http://habaneros.mx/

There have been past recommendations for Jalapeno Inferno, but, I've never been.
http://www.jalapenoinferno.com/

Los Olivos is basic, mediocre.
http://www.losolivosrestaurant.com/

Arriba is a local chain. I've had good experiences there, but, my last visit to that location was not very good.
http://www.arribamexicangrill.com/

[johnseberg]

I went to Jalapeno Inferno at lunch.

I had a two item combo with a smoky green pork soft taco and a bean tostada. The tostada was probably not the best choice to sample their food, since the combo already comes with a side of beans. I thought the taco tasted like salt and not much else. The beans were below average by Phoenix standards. The salsa was mild and fresh tasting. The chips were okay, but, I'd prefer corn chips, and they seemed to be a mix, with some of the chips made from flour tortillas.

[johnseberg]

Coming soon, if not already open: Habanero's Mexican Grill's second location near Scottsdale and Shea. 10392 N Scottsdale Road St Suite 103. Maybe there will be an announcement on their Facebook page or website.

[hohokam]

I could be wrong, but as far as I know, the only Mexican restaurant of note in that area is La Hacienda at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort. Consistent with the resort setting, the atmosphere and cuisine at La Hacienda are on the fine dining end of the spectrum. My experiences with less...er...fancy Mexican restaurants are pretty much limited to Tempe and central and south Phoenix, all of which are a considerable drive from the northeastern hinterlands.

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La Hacienda
7575 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

[janeh]

I'm not familiar with Greyhawk, but Carolina's North is not too far from the Scottsdale Princess. Not "fine dining" but really good food, frequently mentioned on other Phoenix threads.

Carolina's
n 2126 East Cactus Road Phoenix, AZ 85022
http://carolinasmex.com/

[hohokam]

Grayhawk is (I believe) about a mile north of the northeast corner of Loop 101. My best guess is that it would take a little under 20 minutes to get from there to the north Phoenix location of Carolina's.

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Carolina's Mexican North
2126 E Cactus Rd Ste 100, Phoenix, AZ 85022