I have now tried a few Mexican restaurants in Scottsdale and until now, I was less than impressed. In my opinion, if I'm spending $15+ an entree at a sit down Mexican restaurant, I want FREE chips and salsa. This place brings it. Not only are they free, but the chips and salsa are homemade. The salsa is the kind I like to just eat with a spoon, it's so good. It's roasted and not too spicy but super full of flavor. It's the best.
We ordered tableside guacamole and loved the quantity (totally share size for at least 4) and the addition of pomegranate seeds on top, but I was hoping for a little more flavor. It was mostly just chunky avocado and some additions. I also like to be asked if I like it spicy (I do) and this guy seemed either busy or disinterested.
I ordered some enchiladas and you could totally tell the red chile sauce was made in-house. I've made my own at home and it tasted just like it. They use dried red chiles and sometimes they can't get it perfectly pureed and there are a few flakes of rough skin-- that's how you know it's fresh. It was MY FAVORITE.
My husband went with a burrito and also loved it.
My only regret was not getting there a bit sooner for a Happy Hour margarita, but otherwise this place was flawless. It also helped that we were seated outdoors on the most perfect summer evening that wasn't too hot. I'll rectify the situation soon, don't worry!