Wow where do I start?
What a GREAT addition to CityScape in downtown Phoenix. As you walk up to the building, you have the feeling you are in for a great experience. Well Chico Malo doesn't disappoint you! Once you enter you're surrounded by a great modern, loft like interior. The open kitchen greats you as you walk past the bar area. The entire space is warmed up by comfortable tables, great lighting and decor.
Okay you're saying...what about the food?
Fasten your seat belt folks...! Chef Chops Smith doesn't disappoint. His creativity and culinary detail will knock your socks off. Chico Malo has an amazing and diverse menu of offerings. My dining companion and I hard a hard time deciding on which dish was going to win the coveted 'last bite' award. We both decided that the Papas Con Chorizo was the winner. WOW...!
I had the Baja Fish Taco served ever so lightly breaded and fried with and served with the perfect bite of spice and sweet, all on a Squid Ink tortilla. I also ate the Crispy Avocado Taco. What an incredibly fresh bite that was. My co-diner also had the Crispy Avocado Taco, as well as the Pork Belly Taco...YES a Pork Belly Taco with charred broccolini and pistachio!
Let's not forget the cocktails...! the House Margarita is not to be missed. Ever so tasty with a hint of vanilla.
Enough about how good the food was...the service was just as welcoming and attentive. I love attention without any hovering or interruptions. We spent 3 hours there for 'lunch' and felt so appreciated and not a burden to our server Hector was great! Special thanks to the mgr Zach O'Haire for the special cocktails. The descriptions of their background blew my guest away, in a way that made you want to jump right into your drink.
So Yes, we enjoyed this new addition to CityScape and can't wait to go back!