Chico Malo - Phoenix

Mexican, Bar-lounge, Delivery Services
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Chico Malo

Chico Malo
4.4 / 5 (3587 reviews)

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Chico Malo provides a vibrant dining experience in Downtown Phoenix, featuring unique dishes and creative cocktails. While some found the chilaquillas underwhelming, others praised the flavor and presentation of meals like the duck El Pastor and Smoked Birria. The impressive Tequila and Library rooms added to the ambiance, although some felt the prices did not match the quality. Both positive and negative comments were made about service and seating comfort, but overall, the atmosphere was enjoyable. The guacamole was highlighted as a standout dish, and the diverse crowd and music added to the lively experience.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Emmalee

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★ 4.4 / 5 from 3587 reviews
emmalee07
29.04.2025

The French toast and Tomahawk steak were amazing!!. The presentation. The atmosphere. The vibe. They were everything!! Just as good as everything looked it tadted 100 timed better. DEFINITELY get extra cream and berries on the toast to enhance your meal.It was warmer than normal inside since it was 7 of us were were given the option to rat at the lounge area up front since therewas no available seating. We chose outside as it was actually cooler there. There is also a bottomless mimosa option!!

taralingova-arsena
29.04.2025

Saw this place on the news and immediately my wife and I decided we needed to try it. We were not disappointed! Our server was friendly and attentive. The food was brought out promptly and was amazing. My wife loves flan and I love churros so instead ofsplitting dessert like we do when we are full (and we were full) we each ordered dessert and neither one of us regretted thatchoice.

lynch-emelia
29.04.2025

So I walked into this place thinking it was going to be another taco place, but was I wrong I ordered the cauliflower steak, the achiote brick chicken and a Chile relleno. The taste of the food was super delicious ,I felt transported to Guadalajara andreminded me of my kid yrs. Simply fabulous I even ended up asking my waitress where the head chef was from. She said he was fromGdl. Sir I tip my hat to you ????. The only thing uh oh here it comes, the only thing I didn't I didn't agree with was thehibiscus lemonade but I'll see past that here are some pictures of what I ordered thank you for the excellent meal. Additionalnote the corn tortillas have a nice presentation but it was missing a, je ne sais quoi. The music, great decoration very nicelighting and seating comfortable the food doest take a while for it to be brought well worth the wait.

rlesch-3
29.04.2025

Enjoyed a relaxing evening at Chico Malo and had a great time. We enjoyed every facet of the meal from the Burrata Mole through to the Coconut Flan dessert. Every meal felt very intentionally crafted, packed full of flavor combination ls that pairexcellently, and offer something new for the senses. Even at it’s busiest, service was good, friendly and outside seating wasalso comfortable.

aaron
21.03.2024

Wonderful dinner in the heart of Downtown Phoenix! We had the Shrimp Agua Chile for an appetizer; followed by Smoked Birria and Brick Chicken Both very favorful and large portions.

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Smoking is prohibited in the building.

You can also enjoy gluten-free meals at the restaurant.

The restaurant also takes credit cards from the common providers for payment.

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