As long as we have lived in AZ , we had never gone to Carlsbad Tavern and decided to check it out last week when we were on way home from doctor's app't in Scottsdale. It was a pleasant surprise and must say that the wait staff was so friendly and nice. I got the shrimp with rice rather than beans and it was a bit 'hot' but nothing I was unhappy with. Good taste! My husband had the patty melt with fries and he said his was very good also. I ate some of his fries and they were very tasty. We would recommend it and will definitely go back. They had a steady clientele so that was a good sign as far as I was concerned.