The Spotted Donkey Cantina, at el Pedregal, is quickly earning a reputation as the place for Mexican cuisine in North Scottsdale. A fun and festive setting with spacious outdoor dinning options. And with a tequila list boasting dozens of varieties (including our exclusive Herradura Reposado Tequila), an innovative menu, and a large outdoor patio with scenic desert vistas, it’s really no surprise.
Stylishly rustic restaurant serving elevated Mexican fare & more than 40 varieties of tequila. Based on 728 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
34505 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Phone: (480) 488-3358
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Hours
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
| Sunday | 4–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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4–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Tyler Coulter
I highly suggest going here if you’re in the Cave Creek area. My wife and I are staying at the Boulders Resort and the concierge suggested the Spotted Donkey. Really good food! The jalapeño appetizer was good but a bit of a gamble on spiciness. Worth it though.
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Antal Toth
Delicious Drinks ! ~Happy Hour ! Chips Tres Salsa’s were Magnificent! Wife’s usual bean Tostada, and my Fabulous Chimi serving was Incredible! Great Flavors! Overall
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joseph cooper
The enchiladas I ordered were to have cheese and onion (no meat) . They came not only over cooked but small amount of onion and no cheese inside. Sent back they got right 2nf time but slightly under cooked and the sauce was warm not hot..
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Tracie Y
Service was outstanding. Food was good. Street style enchiladas were dry, but good flavor. Nachos were fabulous tasting, a little different than what we expected, hard to share at table,
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Shelly Garrett
The food was AMAZING! The service was spot on, We were attended on time and didn’t have to wait for anything! I wasn’t sure which entrée I wanted and our server was SPOT ON with his choice. The Salmon was honestly the best I have ever had.
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Destinations_unknownn
It was a great restaurant but there were some mistakes. Half the plates came out good the other half came out cold and not done. I expect to drive this far from Phoenix where I live and it to be a great restaurant that I should have no complaints. The food was good the service was excellent but when it came to being on time and being warm they missed the boat. Everybody has a bad night and I don’t know if this is one of them, we will go back but it was a bad night and we took our mother in law there for her birthday. But I don’t wanna seem like a bad person so they could have just had a bad night. follow me on Google and look at all my pictures. Definitely one of the best places for tequila.
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Brian Gitonga
The service is great the food though is lackluster at best. The pictures are great though and the drinks were good… worth a visit after afew months when the menu changes..
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Kevin Fraser
This is a strange situation. This very good restaurant is located in a distressed and essentially vacant mixed-use property. Makes it look like it is also out of business. Added to this is zero road visibility, you have to know where it is and go there as a destination. Now, done with that, this is a great place! And very much in business, busy and fun. Upscale Mexican, part of a small national chain. Interior very much makes me feel like I am actually in Mexico at a nice restaurant. Food is a cut above, several steps above Encanto. Service is not only good but the staff are dressed in sharp outfits, well groomed and attentive.
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Kelly Moe
Margaritas are delicious here – house made and just the right amount of lime and not to sweet! The stuffed & fried jalapeno shots are spicy & yum with the ranch they are served in a shot glass. Unexpected and fabulous!! Chips, salsas and guac are good.. three salsas, one that’s orange is spicy, the chunky salsa is sweet and the green salsa is limey all fun to try.
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Russ Browning
While the food was not exceptional, it was still decent enough to enjoy. However, the experience was dampened by the rude behavior of the restaurant’s management in turning the lights up at 9:15 and making guests feel rushed to leave.
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