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| - Another hip Scottsdale restaurant...cool, but not charming.
I liked this place, but it's hard for me to LOVE something that almost seems like an upscale chain restaurant. The setting of the place definitely has some cool decor, but some of the people who frequent the restaurant are fairly lame.
The Black and Blue Mojito is delicious; fruit, rum, and mint? Yes please! I hate paying $10 for a drink, but this one almost makes it worth it. During my most recent trip to Blanco I ordered the chicken fajitas. They came out looking much different than I expected. The peppers, onions, chicken, pico, and sour cream were already all together in the skillet, which was different, but still good. They had a bit of spiciness which I liked. I asked for a small side of shredded cheese to add because cheese makes everything better. The fajitas came with four mini flour tortillas (I could have had corn) which tasted great and made for some cute little tacos. I also liked their chips and salsa that came immediately upon sitting down. Being a salt-lover, I was thrilled that the chips were already salted. The salsa was a bit spicy, but I'm a big baby when it comes to zesty flavors.
My server was very attentive. He didn't stay around to chat, but he was constantly checking up on us to make sure my boyfriend's water glass was full. The manager was also walking around to check on tables, which I always appreciate.
Blanco isn't a restaurant that I would frequent, but I did enjoy my visit. 3 stars seems appropriate for a place that is classy and well done, but doesn't blow me away or make me anticipate my next meal there. I'm sure I'll return eventually.
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