Manuel's Mexican Cantina - Scottsdale

Locally Owned Mexican Restaurant Sometimes friendly service, inconsistent food (sometimes good, other times not so good)! Strong Margaritas! The Frozen Strawberry Margarita is my favorite! Just wish it would stay frozen until finished! They have a reallygood band that plays Wednesday-Saturday nights starting at 6:30pm in the bar area with a small dance floor where regulars enjoydancing swing, chacha, rumba , etc. Happy Hour is M-F 3-6 and Sat 11am-4pm with $5.50 for regular margaritas and $1 more forflavored! There?s a few food options on the HH Menu?I like the chicken taquitos, except when they?re not so good. ComplimentaryChips and Salsa are yummy! There?s a separate inside dining room and two outdoor patios right in front. Busy place. Plenty ofparking!

Amazing food. Been to plenty of Manuel's but I loved this location out of them all. Usually have the shredded beef enchiladas but felt like having a brunch so I ordered the steak Ranchero with eggs over medium and rice and beans, definitely hit the spot.Thankyou to my waitress at the bar that accommodated breakfast for me at 2 in the afternoon and the chef, it was delicious. Thereason my hubby and I will continue to come here.

I ordered a vegetarian green corn tamale tray for a party. 2 trays!!! One tray came with half green and half red sauce. The red sauce had beef in it????!!!!! What?????? So when someone orders green corn tamales you put beef in half the tray?? Really?? So my vegetarian guests who are that for religious reasons have to take a bite of beef?? Horrifying. Who on earth owns this place? Manuel where the heck are you dude? Your place sucks for quality measures.

Manuels has THE best pollo especial. (A chimichanga with best, juicy, tender, most flavorful shredded chicken mixed with chilis. It was covered in sauce and jalapeño cream cheese, onions and olives. Served with rice and beans. It was DELICIOUS and huge. Made for dinner and breakfast the next day before my flight home. The restaurant had live music, dancing, and a great vibe! Service was quick, and chips and salsa were tasty. It was such a fun and yummy place to eat. I would come back for sure.

Very disappointing. The food was very bland. The salsa was jar salsa. The beans have zero flavor. The rice similar. My taco was ok but this is a no go for me. Do not recommend at all