A couple of friends and I get together for brunch on a regular basis and to keep it interesting we've been trying out different Phoenix restaurants. I will hands down say that Ladera Taverna will become part of a regular weekly rotation. In terms of value, taste, ambiance and service, I can't say enough about my experience here!
The patio is absolutely gorgeous and well suited for those Sunday morning conversations with friends. A number of us started off with the $4 sangria special; the drinks were huge compared to a lot of other brunch spots where you pay $6 for little more than a tall shot glass. For the same $4 you can also order a mimosa, house margarita, bloody mary or michelada. The sangria was tasty without being too sweet (several of us ordered a second round which means my friends must have liked them too!)
As for the food--yummy is the only way to describe my Chilaquiles Rojas, and I'll be the first to admit I'm usually a straight up bacon and eggs kinda guy. The black bean accompaniment was the best I've ever tasted. I would order this again and again again! As for the Barbacoa Hash, two friends got that and were quite pleased.
Finally--our servers were friendly and attentive. If I could give Ladera Taverna's brunch a 6 or 7-star rating I would!