Ocotillo Restaurant

Jose Contreras

Wow, I was blown away by this great restaurant in Phoenix. It is a very nice place w a lot of indoor & outdoor seating. There were 5 of us & we were seated quickly on a Sat AM. We ordered a bottle of champagne orange juice for mimosas. We had a great avocado toast dish, an awesome arugula salad, a smoked salmon plate, and a great chicken and pancake (not waffles) breakfast. My salmon plate was so tasty w a nice spread that included capers, pickles, onions, peppers, a boiled egg & a very tasty bread. Every plate was beautifully presented & very tasty. This is one of my top 5 places to return to on the regular.

Allison Joy

Food was outstanding. I travel to Venice California a lot and knew right away the Chef had to be from there. The food was fresh, the pairings were Devine, and the different textures of the foods were a joy. I am very hard to please as I am gluten free, dairy free, and sometimes my partner says fun free. We all had a blast. We sat outside which was a lot of fun as well as I enjoy interior design. I loved the corrugated metal’s, wood panels, and bistro light. My own recommendation would to have table lighting so I can see the food better. A little dark but it was night time. If you are visiting phoenix this is a must.

Liz

This is a great brunch spot. I like that they take reservations and have such a large dining area. They can always fit me in. I hate waiting at restaurants for a table, so I always look for a place that will take reservations. They were even able to fit in our large group on Monther's Day. The food is always amazing. I love the beets, burrata salad, and balsamic strawberries. The drinks are pretty good too, but they take a long time to come out. They should hire a second bartender for busy shifts or expect the manager to help out to get the drinks out faster. The outside seating area is lovely, but they have the misters on WAY too high. I sat there once, and it was like a shower. I also wish the bathrooms were attended to better. The food is amazing, but they've had the same menu for over 3 years. I like the old reliables, but I'd appreciate some more variety. A specials menu would really push this place over the top.