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American, Spanish, Tapas

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Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 469 reviews

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Everything was excellent. Our waitress was friendly and accommodating. I do think the guacamole could use some improvement, and the chicken was a bit too oily for my taste. However, the ceviche and lake bass were delicious. The atmosphere was wonderful, with a beautiful view. They offer indoor seating, high tops, and outdoor options. Parking is free at the front, but it's somewhat limited. View all feedback.

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We were really looking forward to trying Vecina after reading the reviews, but unfortunately, we were quite disappointed. We ordered takeout, and the salmon tacos and quesadilla were excessively oily, with a pool of oil collecting at the bottom of the box. The ribeye, which was meant to be cooked medium well, was so charred it was inedible. The skirt steak tacos were tough as well. Perhaps dining in the restaurant mi... View all feedback.

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Restaurantji

Last update : 06.11.2023

4.8 ★ from 220 reviews
ebony-hale
06.11.2023

I went for happy hour but ordered a couple of things off the regular menu as well. The salsa trio and the papas verde were fantastic! My friend had the skirt steak tacos and enjoyed them. I went with the special (a pork dish) and it was so good! The spicy margarita off the happy hour menu was also a home run. I feel like the limited menu is one reason all the dishes were so good.The service was great, as our waitress was very nice and super helpful in making recommendations. The restaurant is small but it's a cute vibe.

sasha-feather
06.11.2023

This place is great! The food was very delicious and different. The staff are on it, friendly and knowledgeable and the vibe is great!

jean-laninga-1
06.11.2023

A group of us from work gathered at this restaurant and decided to order a variety of dishes to share. Everything was fantastic! Our selections included the White Bean Puree, Papas Verde, Shaved Brussel, Elite, Charred Broccoli, Smoked Half Chicken, Skirt Steak Tacos, and for dessert, the Concha. This place is definitely perfect for sharing and having fun exploring the wonderful array of flavors in each dish.

kelly-dye
06.11.2023

Delicious! We even mentioned going back during our weekend visit to Phoenix because it was that good! As someone who follows a gluten-free diet, I was thrilled with their gluten-free menu, the variety of options available, and the servers' extensive knowledge. The Karaage, which are like gourmet chicken tenders, was outstanding! The guacamole was fresh and flavorful, and the Duroc pork belly tacos were bursting with taste. They thoughtfully split the order into one corn and one flour tortilla to accommodate our preferences, which I appreciated. The papas verde were also delicious. The shaved Brussels sprouts were just "okay" compared to the other dishes, but still good. The key lime cheesecake (gluten-free and featured in the photos) had an incredible key lime flavor and was topped with fresh fruit. Dietary restrictions: There are multiple options available for various dietary needs.

nicholas-davis-lawye
06.11.2023

Have been a regular since they opened. An awesome little gem in the heart of Arcadia. Great food and cocktails, thoughtful presentations and delicious recipes. If your in town visiting, make sure to add this to your list of stops.

Sirved

Last update : 08.06.2025

4.0 ★ from 8 reviews
carol-birkeland
14.12.2023

We had an absolutely wonderful dining experience! Our server, Juan, was fantastic, and the drinks were great. Every entrée we tried was delicious, including the Brussels Salad, Romaine Salad, Empanada, salmon tacos, pork belly tacos, and ceviche. Each dish was unique and unlike anything we've had before. You’re really missing out if you don’t give this place a try. We can’t wait for our next visit!

We were really looking forward to trying Vecina after reading the reviews, but unfortunately, we were quite disappointed. We ordered takeout, and the salmon tacos and quesadilla were excessively oily, with a pool of oil collecting at the bottom of the box. The ribeye, which was meant to be cooked medium well, was so charred it was inedible. The skirt steak tacos were tough as well. Perhaps dining in the restaurant might offer a better experience, but after tonight, I wouldn’t recommend wasting your time or money here.

I have nothing to criticize; everything was perfect. The service, the food, the atmosphere, and the presentation were all outstanding. The menu features tapas-style dishes. We tried the Karaage, pork belly tacos, the special of the day—tostada—and the banana bread dessert. The Karaage was our favorite, followed closely by the tostada. A huge shoutout to the chef and the staff. It was worth every penny!

The level of crispness is just right for karaage! The bread comes with mussels could have removed salt as the whole dish is already very savory. Tried the salmon taco but I’ve had better ones. The texture of the salmon taco is a bit plain. Elote(Mexican corn) tastes quite heavy. Still, highly recommend the karaage and mussels! Great service and good vibe.

Definitely a great restaurant to keep coming back. Amazing food, great personalized service, unique environment with great Camelback mountain views. Plenty of parking. We will be back for more!

Menu

Last update : 11.04.2023

4.8 ★ from 7 reviews

Everything was excellent. Our waitress was friendly and accommodating. I do think the guacamole could use some improvement, and the chicken was a bit too oily for my taste. However, the ceviche and lake bass were delicious. The atmosphere was wonderful, with a beautiful view. They offer indoor seating, high tops, and outdoor options. Parking is free at the front, but it's somewhat limited.

The level of the gun is just right for Karaage! The bread comes with mussels could have removed salt as the whole dish is already very savory. I tried the salmon taco, but I had better. The texture of the Lachstaco is a little clear. Elote (Mexical corn) tastes pretty heavy. Still, highly recommend the carats and mussels! Great service and good mood.

We went to Vecina to celebrate 3 birthdays. Our intention was to do a bit of bar hopping, but we enjoyed setting and eating so much, we landed there for the whole evening. The food was amazing! We usually split plates, but a highlight that I recommend is the muscles great taste with some spices (as it contains jalapeños), which they really have to a new level of delicious! Grace was an amazingly friendly server that offers great recommendations, I am particularly pleased with their wine proposals. Overall, a very nice evening spent and I definitely recommend checking it.

I have nothing to write. It was perfect. The service, the food, the ambience, the presentation were all top notch. The food is tapas-style. We ordered the Karaage, the pig bell Tacos, the Tostada, which was the special of the day and the banana bread Dessert. Karaage was our favorite and the tostada a short second. Full supplements to cook and staff. It was worth every penny of our money.

We had an amazing dining experience! Our server, Juan, was fantastic, and the drinks were excellent. Every entree we tried was delicious and unique. We enjoyed the Brussels Salad, Romaine Salad, Empanadas, salmon tacos, pork belly tacos, and ceviche—each dish was unlike anything we've ever tasted before. You definitely don't want to miss out on this place. We can't wait for our next visit!

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