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Padre's Modern Mexican Cuisine
Categories: Restaurants Mexican Nightlife Bars Restaurants Latin American Mexican, Bars, Latin American [Edit]
1044 E Camelback RdPhoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 277-1749
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 10:30 pm
Fri 11 am - 12 am
Sat 5 pm - 12 am
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Best Nights:
- Fri
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- Yes
123 reviews for Padre's Modern Mexican Cuisine
Review Highlights
"I will definitely be back with friends for happy hour."
(in 20 reviews)
"...my favorite is the Black Bean Soup and the Chicken Pesto..."
(in 6 reviews)
"...and I had the pollo relleno which was absolutely heavenly."
(in 7 reviews)
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123 reviews in English
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Review from Tarrah C.
Mesa, AZ
1/11/2012 3 Check-ins Here
O.M.G.... this place is the bomb!! It's funny thinking how to describe the cusine.... it's like when you have an old sofa and finally put a new slipcover on it, making it look modern and fresh. That's how the food is here...oh, no, it doesn't taste like an old sofa, I mean, they take old, traditional mexican recipes and prepare them with a modern twist....the result is a grastronamic delight!
We came here with a coupon from http://restaurant.com, but after eating here, I would gladly pay full price. We started with some tinga on tostadas (shredded chicken breast in a chipotle sauce) mmmm..... so good! The tinga was a lot lighter in flavor and heaviness then what I've had friends make for me (I have a lot of friends from Mexico) My husband had clams steamed in a corona lime sauce.....he said they were to die for!
My husband also ordered the duck breast tacos...I didn't order them because I just couldn't phathom that being good, but WHOA...I was wrong! Not that I didn't love my dish (I had the mahi-mahi tacos) but, when I had a taste of his dish, never have I tasted anything so smokey and savory and absolutley wonderful! It was not at all greasy, as I had imagined it would be, in fact, everything was light and delicious....I usually plan on coming out of Mexican restaurants feeling like a ton of bricks, with an inherent need to wash my face and hands.........not so here!
Now, the customer service also gets 5 stars! We had a very attentive waitress who catered to our every need! I can't have dairy products, so she had them specially make me a tostada without cheese and cream at no extra cost (I had forgot to mention it when we ordered the appetizers) Also, since I checked in on yelp, there was a .99 cent margarita offer. It was only supposed to be for one, but she had no problems hooking us up with two for that price! We didn't even ask, all we asked was how many margaritas the offer was good for! Awesome girl!! (and trust me, those margaritas were soooooooo good, we would have paid full price for those too....)
I can't wait to come back here for round two! Definitely wanna check out their happy hour, and the live Salsa Music they have on Friday and Saturday nights.... Ay Padre, me encantó!Listed in: Favorite Restaurants
Comment from Denny D. of Padre's Modern Mexican Cuisine 2/7/2012
Thank you Tarrah, It's great to know when someone really… More » -
Review from Ron B.
Phoenix, AZ
1/7/2012 1 Check-in Here
Padre's is a nice little Mexican place that has it's own spin on Mexican food. It's not the standard fare that you will encounter at Macayo's or Manuel's.
Fresh food and a great menu. The entrees are delicious. I like the Padre's is a small place that has it's own charm. There is a big bar area and dining as well.
I won't write too much more, so you'll be able to experience Padre's for yourself. Enjoy! -
Review from Francesca H.
Phoenix, AZ
12/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
I really love the food here. Just have to say. The fish tacos are the best in town, and the beans are yummy.
Happy hour special - beware - they are only available at the bar. But the margaritas are top notch and the food is worth it. -
Review from SHARI G.
Tempe, AZ
1/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
We asked a friend to pick a local-owned place for lunch. Holy Cow! Padre's exceeded all expectations. We arrived earlier than our friend, and it being our first time, I was surprised that 3 people greeted us as if we were regulars. Everyone was so friendly and ready to assist us. Needing more information, our server very happily helped us with deciding what to have. When our friend arrived, they already knew his favorite drink and offered it almost as soon as he sat down. The "Cuban style Pulled Pork" torta was Fantastic! Because we had the chips and salsa, half of the sandwich and sweet potato fries came home with us. Later, it made a thoroughly delicious dinner too! We look forward to going back, it was such a great experience.
Comment from Denny D. of Padre's Modern Mexican Cuisine 2/7/2012
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Review from Becca C.
Phoenix, AZ
12/30/2011
Great fish tacos, love the atmosphere.
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Review from Asina G.
10/10/2011 2 Check-ins Here
$.01 margarita just for checking in? Love it! Padre's is another one of those restaurants that consistently produces good, quality food, and good drinks! I always start off witho a cup of the Fideo soup. Delish! Especially when its chilly outside, but even in the height of summer. Also, the "cup" is actually a bowl, and the "bowl" is a gigantic bowl! Very generous serving!
During my last visit, I ordered the Tia's Enchiladas with red sauce. Very good! They use the perfect amount of cheese -- not too little, not too much. The sauce is deliciously smokey and has a good amount of heat, which is always good in my book. I have also ordered the "Sarah Palin Salad", which, despite its name, is actually really good, and the perfect lunchtime salad.
The owner, Denny, is always really nice and personable, which gives this place a nice personal touch. -
Review from David A.
Phoenix, AZ
11/15/2011
My girlfriend and I really like this place. We have now been in probably 8 times in the past 1 1/2 years. I have had a chance to try several different things and have only had one bad experience, and that was just due to my menu selection. It was the "thoroughly modern burrito", which just wasn't what I was expecting and didn't seem to have a favorable flavor combo. I have tried recommendations from the staff and have not been disappointed. Chico is a very friendly and efficient server, and it can be real busy in there sometimes, but we haven't been neglected. He recommended the West Coast Burrito for me on one visit. It was fantastic and I have since had it on two more trips. I also highly recommend the Clams Corona. Great spciy flavor and served with bread to sop all the broth up. Great margaritas too!
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Review from Laina E.
Los Angeles, CA
9/1/2011
I was so pleasantly surprised by the menu at Padres after being sent there by the Volkswagon service department up the road. I was driving cross country with my boyfriend when the check engine light came on so we had to stop and it was just in time for lunch.
We ordered guacamole and chips which came with three types of salsa. I had the palin salmon salad, which was cooked just right and had a perfect amount of mexican seasoning for a salad dish. My boyfriend got the obama burrito, which was extremely tasty and huge!
All I can say is, I wish Padres was near where I live now! -
Review from Lana T.
Phoenix, AZ
8/23/2011
I ate at Padre's for the first time last night and it was a wonderful surprise.
Although I was born and raised in Phoenix I'm not always a huge fan of Mexican food unless I'm really in the mood: it can be so heavy and lack variety that it just doesn't always sound good. Padre's really is different in that regard. Even if you prefer healthy, "green" kinds of meals you'll do very well here.
Notable were the salmon spinach enchiladas, the chile verde soup, the Sedona salad (which won over a friend who "doesn't like" Mexican food) and the special plate of shrimp in tequila butter lime sauce. These were all eaten either by me or my companions and well-loved. Also notable were the Happy Hour margaritas which were still made with Sauza Gold (not top shelf but still way better than standard well tequila) and cost $3.50.
The staff was uber-friendly and the service was great. Slight complaints were that the guacamole was virtually free of spice and heat--I mean not even a flavor of mild chiles--and the prices were a bit high. All in all though, totally worth your trip. -
Review from ashley d.
8/20/2011
Ever since I moved to AZ all I want to eat is Taco's. It took 5 months for me to wander a little down to the street to find out what Padre's was all about but I'm glad I did. They've been open for 7 years, and in that industry, that says A LOT.
The happy menu is awesome. Usually happy hour menus have 5 things you don't like and 1 you're ok with. This one, I could choose from many things, but was very happy to see fish and carne asada street tacos on the list, as well as mojitos and margeritas. The bf and I got fish and carne asada tacos and some drinks and they were tasty, the price was right, the service was friendly. I'm definitely going here more often for HH. -
Review from Marissa C.
Mesa, AZ
5/25/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Great food! As someone who is Mexican and has experienced good authentic Mexican food, this place was great, try their house special, the stuffed chicken breast. Only complaint, a but pricey, most
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Review from Andy A.
Mesa, AZ
7/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
I've had this groupon for Padre's that had been burning a hole in my pocket for a long time! Finally as it neared expiration date I ventured into Phoenix to try it out. It's a cute little restaurant with a really cool red door!
FYI - there's a check-in deal here! $.01 margarita! Mmhmm you saw that right! Certainly not the best I have had by any means but you can't really go wrong for that price right?
After ordering our drinks we decided to splurge on an appetizer so we started out with the Queso Fundido. I was so excited about it because hey it should be all about the cheese and as a Wisconsin boy, I'm all about it! Unfortunately it was more about the spinach and not so much about the queso - it tasted really good, just missing a lot of the main ingredient in my opinion...
He ordered the Mexico City Fajitas! Really well cooked chicken, with the right amount of everything! Super good! I ordered the Pollo Rellano. The chicken (as in the previous dish) was really well cooked but was lacking on the stuffed part. So it was good - just nothing wow worthy. My dish came with side of guajillo mashed potatoes - which look like a pile of mashed sweet potatoes - I personally wasn't a huge fan of the taste but as usual I'll finish my plate anyway :)
The service was pretty good, it was just a very laid back environment, which I wasn't really expecting for some reason.
I'm not dying to go back by any means but if someone wanted to try it out I would go again! -
Review from Thomas C.
Phoenix, AZ
7/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
I'm a huge fan of Padre's! What food I've tried (I mainly just order tacos or their pork sliders usually) is delicious, the bartenders are awesome, and the owners are always friendly!
One of my favorite things to do: Order two tacos and half a bowl of guacamole with chips and salsa. -
Review from Anna Marie G.
Phoenix, AZ
3/18/2011
$2 tacos is always the best way to get me to try your food!!! Fantastic idea....if only the service, food and prices were as fantastic. We were a party of 8; but only two of us arrived early. So we sampled the avocado mousse before everyone got there. It was different, creamy and a little cilantro maybe, but something was not right so we ordered the Guacamole that is Hecho en Mexico. It was worse! Mushy frozen avocados with pico de gallo mixed in. The salsa verde was delicious though! The red salsa was just ok. Tasted fresh out of a jar but absolutely loved the chips!
The food was priced much too high for the quality and service. They lack consistency; my first fish taco was served with 4 tiny pieces of fish, and then my second was served with at least 4 times that amount. The fideo was delicious, but the cheese in it was a little too much. I will definitely have to give this place another try, but ouch $12 for enchiladas? Even with the fusion of mexican food I'm having trouble seeing myself there for any other day than $2 tacos day. Especially when the server argues about the bill (even after i asked her to keep my tab separate due to ATM card only). On a much worse note: she tried to leave the charges for 4 bills that had already been paid on our receipt; and balked when we asked for an updated bill. TOO FUNNY. -
Review from Katherine M.
Glendale, AZ
10/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
1 free penny margarita with check in with Yelp is pretty awesome, but the free drink was not enough for some in the group to gloss over the somewhat pricey options and mediocre food.
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Review from Dave S.
Apex, NC
10/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
The food was fantastic. Ceviche was well prepared. Chips were light, fresh, very good. I had the had the West Coast (carne asada and shrimp burrito) it was large and extremely tasty. Margaritas were alright, but not exceptional. Service was top notch. I highly recommend this place!
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Review from Barbara S.
Phoenix, AZ
10/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
I've been to Padre's about 4 times and it is always consistently delicious and the atmosphere is fun and lively. And you have to love the $0.01 margarita just for checking in! If you are a fan of Carne Adobada, you will absolutely love the way Padre's does theirs. Flavorful, hearty, but not so spicy you can't enjoy the depth of the flavors. The Tequilla Shrimp was awesome and if you really want something different, the West Coast Burrito is very tasty. Our server was great, attentive and checked back with us often enough to make sure everything was OK, but didn't hover. Great place, great location, great food, great margaritas!
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Review from Jen D.
Phoenix, AZ
4/4/2011
We dropped in for dinner; excellent service. The mojito was also very good - left me wanting another!
BUT DH didn't enjoy his Kobe burger - the ciabatta bun was too dense to enjoy the tender beef... They don't yet have a kids' menu, and the burrito we "special ordered" for our son didn't live up to expectations - we asked for guacamole and sour cream (among other things) and it contained neither. Bah! Also, I'm told there was an "inappropriate" picture in the men's room, if you're planning to take your kids to the toilet.
Overall a disappointing visit - almost entirely due to problems w/ the food. Not good if you're in the business of feeding people!Comment from Denny D. of Padre's Modern Mexican Cuisine 5/13/2011
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Review from Chris K.
Phoenix, AZ
2/5/2011
Like many other reviewers, we tried Padre's because of a Groupon.
Wait staff was competent, and our drinks stayed mostly full.
We had the calamari as an appetizer: very overpriced at $10.95, I liked the flavor (its got a little chili mixed in with the breading). I like one of the three dipping sauces, and my wife liked a different one. When the waitress asked if we liked it, my wife indicated it was greasy and chewy. She apologized, but not really convincingly.
For entrees, I had the garlic shrimp tacos and my wife had the "Tia's Enchiladas" with spinach and cheese. My tacos were 3 small tacos with a decent amount of shrimp, cilantro, lettuce, and a pineapple salsa. They weren't bad, but were not very garlicy. My wife's enchiladas were good, nothing special. The ever-present sides of refried beans were typical of the variety, and the rice was well done with good flavor. Contrary to some other reviews, I would have called the plate sizes ordinary and not "huge".
For desert, my wife and I were going to split the banana epanadas with brandy caramel, but asked for it to be served without the brandy, as my wife has a severe alcohol allergy. The server checked with the manager and said they could do it, but that the caramel would lose a lot of its flavor without the brandy, and said it all burned off in the cooking. Well, from experience, my wife and I know it isn't true (see http://en.wikipedia.or...), so we asked for it anyway.
Then the server went to place the order and the cooks said the brandy was pre-mixed with the caramel. We cancelled the desert order. It was a bit frustrating that the manager didn't know how the dishes were prepped in the kitchen.
Overall, it was typical mexican food with a "modern" take (apparently if you put pineapple salsa on shrimp tacos and a fancy swirl of sauce on the enchiladas its "modern") -- personally, there are much better Mexican restaurants in town. -
Review from Vijay R.
2/2/2011
I have never been here before until a few days ago. I came here based on a really good Groupon offer and it had pretty good ratings on Yelp. I knew it was a hole in the wall, but I was surprised by the location. The restaurant looks awfully small from the outside, but it has a very "modern" and neoclassical look on the inside. On the outside, I would not take a date here, but on the inside I would!
I went with a friend and we decided we wanted to make the most out of our Groupon, so we got cerviche as an appetizer. I love the tangy and lime taste from cerviche, and this dish did not disappoint. I was looking at the menu, and chips and salsa is $2. I think that is the only negative, but cerviche and chips was good enough for me. We got chicken burritos with red and green sauce on the side. It was absolutely delicious. A major winner for me was the usage of clean white chicken.
The service staff was incredibly friendly and helpful during our visit. I will definitely make another trip out here in the near future. -
Review from Monika W.
Santa Monica, CA
9/23/2011
I recently collaborated with Denny and his son Cole on a special event for Get Your PHX. They came up with a wonderful menu using two challenging ingredients, nopales and mesquite flour, that was very popular with the crowd. Everything I've ever eaten there has been delicious and I'll surely send people there when asked about a good place for Mexican food!
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Review from Larry S.
Phoenix, AZ
3/18/2011
My third time here, but the first as a Yelper.
Buddy and I hit PMM up for lunch, with a http://restaurant.com gift cert offering $25 off, minimum purchase of $35 required.
He had the "Combo Plate" which came with a nice chunk of real steak, a crispy ground beef taco, a cheese enchilada, beans, and rice. He enjoyed it all. Nice portion and all of it tasted good.
I had the Rib-eye soft tacos. They were top notch. The beef was obviously grilled and had some charred flavor to it.
Salsa, with a green and a red, and chips, light and crispy, were excellent.
I like this place. Priced a little higher than most, but so is the taste. -
Review from Maggie F.
9/30/2010
I was there when this place first opened!
For my own selfish reasons I enjoyed the first few months when there weren't crowds, lol! Still, even now, after everyone found out how delicious it is & started living there, it's high on my list of best places for happy hour & dinner.
I can't get enough of their guacamole & my favorite main dish is definitely the Tia's Enchiladas with green tomatillo sauce,,,,,, mouth watering! -
Review from Yue Z.
Scottsdale, AZ
11/30/2011
Plenty of food, fresh and good quality. That is a good restaurant about.
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Review from Robert S.
Phoenix, AZ
3/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
One of my New favorite places. Went on a Saturday very loud with live music but good. The food was great The chicken burrito I had was amazing I loved the extreame taste of lime I got from the chicken.
Tried to go back the following Saturday and the wait was almost an hour & their parking lot was paked. So if you plan to go on a Saturday night it may be best to have reservations. -
Review from Lucas R.
Updated - 1/2/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Just as expected, 5 stars this time.
I came here with three other friends on New Years Day and we were seated promptly. The entire staff, from the manager, to host, to bartenders were extremely friendly and welcoming. Our server was exceptionally great, offered a variety of recommended items and explained the new items on the menu. We started out with margaritas and chips with guacamole; a delicious way to start a meal might I add. At Chico's request, I had the West Coast Burrito. Now I mean this in the most positive way possible, but I think whomever it was that came up with this concoction must have been high at the time. It was a tortilla stuffed with amazingness. Shrimp, carne asada, avocado, chipotle sauce, FRENCH FRIES....
It was sssoooo good. Everything went together perfectly.
I might go back later today to order it again today!Listed in: Top Restaurants: Phoenix
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12/3/2010
My friend just raved about the food so I was very excited to give this a try. A group of five of us… Read more »
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Review from Kelley J.
Phoenix, AZ
3/9/2011
On a scale of one to 10 - I would give it a 6. I came here looking for good margaritas and they are not bad but not great for the price . I have found it hard to find a real good margarita in this town :-(
Margaritas - 5 but I am very picky when it comes to Margaritas
Food - 7 - pretty good food but on the higher end of the price spectrum
Atmosphere - 7/8 - I like the feel and look of the place and they have a nice outside patio -
Review from Susanne B.
Phoenix, AZ
3/1/2011
After driving by this place about a million times I finally remembered it when the old "Where shall we go to eat" question came up and I am now definitely a fan. I asked the server (Chico - he was great and seemed to really love working there) about his recommendations and tried the Salmon Spinach Enchilada which will be difficult to move on from when I go back. It was absolutely amazing and I tried my hardest to finish my plate. Only reason I did not give this place five stars is that the ambiance in the back room was a bit lacking. It was more cafeteria-styled and just not very warm and inviting.
Regardless, I know that I will be back and definitely introduce this place to out of town guests! -
Review from Jaime F.
Washington, DC
1/30/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Went with the Groupon, but with low expectations. I've learned that most Mexican restaurants in Phoenix are underwhelming, and that if I want good Mexican, I must head further south.
We arrived and got chips and salsa. It came with 3 homemade sauces, all better than the next one. We couldn't pick our favorite. For dinner, I had the carne adobada. It's the pork, with rice and beans, and some lettuce and tomato, all served over a giant tortilla. It was out of this world. Some of the best adobada I've ever had. The GF had duck tacos. They were really good as well. She loved them, as well as the rice and beans with them.
Margaritas were also very good. Padres' made themselves 2 fans, and we'll be definitely going back. Finally a great Mexican restaurant is found in Phoenix!
FYI: they have a much simpler happy hour and lunch menus. Also, we went on Saturday, and they had a decent salsa band playing, so if you want some salsa music with your meal, go on Saturday night! -
Review from brian t.
Updated - 7/11/2010
So we went back again last night to eat some good Mexican food and listen to live music. What a nice meal we had, let me say. I had a few mojitos, wifey had a margarita and the food...well the food was just awesome.
We started out with the clams corona. They were pretty good, that's a recipe I"m sooo stealing. They steamed the clams in corona, garlic and pico de gallo. They were served with crusty bread topped with jalapeno cilantro pesto, yummmm.
I tried to get the short rib tacos, but sadly they were out of teh short ribs. I opted for the duck breast tacos, cooked rare. My tacos were good, but they put too much of the juice from the pico on there so the tortialls ended up being soggy. No biggie, I used wifey's extra tortilla that she had with her combo platter.
Her combo platter had a beef taco, cheese enchilada, rice, beans and a nice size piece of the best flavored most tender skirt steak I've ever had in my entire life. No joke, I was literally thinking about that carne asada the entire night! (insert comical "he's dreaming about meat" joke here)
Overall, what a great meal and dining experience. Two thumbs up and two shots of tequila for the gang at Padres..1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/15/2010
Finally got a chance to check this place out. For you people like me that like saving money, go to… Read more »
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Review from wine g.
Scottsdale, AZ
3/7/2011 11 Check-ins Here
There is so many mexican restaurants in town. But, this is far and above one of the better ones. This is not cheap rice and beans and melted cheese every where!
They take great fresh meats and ingredients and make a wonderful product. The pulled pork here is to die for. I have eaten here several times and it keeps getting better.
The service is top notch.
HINT: They have one of the best happy hours in town! -
Review from AMber W.
Updated - 4/30/2010
Went to Padres last night with my best gal pal for the umpteenth time, and as usual, I was incredibly pleased.
We sat in the far back room off the patio and it was so lovely. There was a light breeze flowing in that was just as refreshing as my mojito. Ahhhhhh Mojitos. That thing kicked me on my ass!
As usual, we started with the guacamole, and as usual, it was incredibly tasty. The chips were fresh and the two accompanying salsas were delish.
I usually get the enchiladas, but since I am now vegan, that is out of the question. I opted for the three tostadas, and it was a great choice. Crunchy corn shell, fresh veggies, and really tasty black beans made a great base for the vat of the tomatillo sauce I poured on. Man I love that sauce.
Our service was incredibly friendly, like always, and even when the kitchen made a mistake it was correctly quickly and correctly.
Padres is one of those places I always forget how much I love until I go back, and upon my arrival, our romance ensues for another magical evening, and as I leave, I whisper gently, "I'll call you Padres, I'll call you."Listed in: Places that make me feel cool, The Most Annoying Eater…, Top Restaurants, Do you have any…
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8/28/2008
The food here is really really good. The service is normally really good as well. The only thing… Read more »
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Review from Wendy B.
Gilbert, AZ
7/13/2010
Went here for lunch today. I've been driving past this place for a few years now, so was looking forward to finally trying it. It was good, nothing to write home about though. We had the lunch specials - I had the chicken enchilada with green sauce and rice and beans, my friend had the chicken tacos. Extremely small portions, wow. For $6 a meal, which ok is affordable, and true it's just "lunch portions", I still was expecting more. The enchilada was the size of a tortilla roll-up, like really really small. The tacos were also three tiny lil guys, like maybe only 3 inches long. The taste was just alright too - I mean it was good, but again nothing that's going to make me go back again.
The service was good, the server was attentive and our drinks kept getting refilled.
So yea...good, but nothing spectacular. Maybe dinner is better. -
Review from Tracey C.
Phoenix, AZ
1/12/2011
I am lucky enough to live right around the corner from this CenPho favorite and it is truly one of the best things about living in Central Phoenix. This is a great place to bring out of town guests for a unique Phoenix experience- not at all your typical chain restaurant food. I don't think I have ever had anything there that wasn't above my expectations. I have gone for special occasions, out of towners, or just lunch with friends. Any time of day is great and the food is consistently awesome. The sweet potaoe fries rock and my all time fave is the lobster quesadilla's- yummm!
Can't say enough good stuff about this local fave. -
Review from Kelli C.
Phoenix, AZ
2/4/2011
Met a friend here for happy hour after work on a Thursday. We sat at the bar and ordered nearly everything off the happy hour menu: Pork sliders, pork tacos, Mexican street tacos and Nachos. Rum Punch for me and G&T for him. Later added a Cornoa and another G&T. Even later, added a coffee w/Baileys and the apple something rather dessert.
I'd go back five times a day every single day for the pork sliders - holy cow yum! Food was fresh & colorful which is always a bonus on top of just being delicious.
Service was super fun & friendly. Didn't venture out of the bar, but the atmosphere was great.
Will hit Padre's again soon, for sure.Comment from Denny D. of Padre's Modern Mexican Cuisine 2/9/2011
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Review from Kuorosh F.
Phoenix, AZ
12/4/2010
I hope you enjoy this restaurant as much as I did!
I've had Mexican Food in the best restaurants in Mexico City, & hands down Padre's lives up to it's reputation of being one of the best Mexican restaurants in Phoenix. The food is spicy but not so hot that you have to drink gallons of libations just to put the fire out... Although every one boasts about their Margaritas, I tried out the Sangria, it was so good that I had ordered a second...
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Review from Joshua F.
Phoenix, AZ
11/6/2010
This could be my new nouveau mexican in this city.
I went last night for my 1st time and was absolutely blown away.
Started out with the basic chips and guacamole. I think it may have been the best guacamole I have ever had.. Delicious !!
For my main course I had the POLLO RELLENO
( from menu: The house signature dish! chicken breast stuffed with poblano chiles, caramelized onion, corn and goat cheese finished with poblano cream sauce. paired with guajillo mashed potatoes, and vegetables)
IT WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD... The chicken was cooked perfectly and the poblano cream sauce complimented everything on the plate. The veggies and potatoes were amazing too.
The crowd was mixed and there was a huge wedding party on the patio making it very lively.
the owner came over to the table a few times, and the waiter was top notch..
I will return and already know what I am gonna have ! -
Review from Georgie S.
Phoenix, AZ
5/8/2009 ROTD 10/14/2009
Now those my friends, were some $12 tacos.
I know what you're thinking, who in their right mind would pay $12 for some tacos?? I know this, because I was thinking the same exact thing. Personally, I have issues paying just about anything over $4 for tacos, because I happen to think that's all there worth. I know I sound like a cheapskate, but I'm really not, I swear! For a good piece of steak or a nice piece of fish, I expect to pay much more than $12, but there is something about tacos, maybe the fact that I can get spectacular ones at Loco Patron for $1 and $2 on Tuesdays that makes me not want to break the bank. But, I digress...
I was sitting at home on Cinco de Mayo feeling sorry for myself and content to remain there for the rest of the night, when the lovely Christina P demanded that I get off my ass and come meet her for some late-evening grub at Padres. As you can imagine, especially with my tolerance for obnoxious drunks, I was not looking forward to going to a Mexican restaurant on this holiday, where I was certain I'd want to punch every patron in the place. However, Christina P assured me that Padres was not my typical Mexican Cantina and that I would like it. With the promise of booze and friends, I shot out my door like lightning.
And boy am I glad I did! Yes, Padres was annoying at first with the seemingly 800 people in attendance and nowhere to park, but I was immediately put at ease with a quick beer and a fun bongo driven band to distract me. We were sat fairly quickly considering how many people were there, and that is where my love affair with these delicious tacos began, and everything went kind of blurry from there.
At our poor overworked waitress' suggestion, I ordered the short rib tacos. I scoffed at the price, $11.99. I further scoffed at the fact that there were no drink specials and it was Cinco de Mayo and we were at a Mexican Restaurant. After a little sweet-talking, she agreed to give us Happy Hour beer prices which is all I could've asked for.
And then they came out. They didn't look that remarkable at first, oversized, which was nice considering the price, but nothing special...until my first bite. It was literally the most tender beef I have ever had in a Mexican restaurant, at any Arizona restaurant period. They melted in my mouth. They were rich and flavorful. I had to consult Nathan S. to make sure I wasn't dreaming these magical tacos up, but he confirmed I was lucid and spot on in my diagnosis.
Now those were some $12 tacos...best $12 I've ever spent.Listed in: ROTDs!!!
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Review from Karen B.
Scottsdale, AZ
5/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
WAY overrated. Very bland food. Will not return.
I guess I'll just have to take my parochial taste buds back to my home town, Hermosillo, Mexico, and see if I can educate myself on real Mexican food.
I was sure I wouldn't return but now I'm sure I'll spread the word that this place is owned by disrespectful, and tactless individuals.
The service was perfect, just work on the seasoning. -
Review from JeannieRafael S.
Phoenix, AZ
6/17/2010
Having been here multiple times, we are not quite sure why we haven't written a review yet.
This is becoming a trusted standy by when we want a tasty meal,to be taken care of by great people, served solid drinks, and enjoy a great atmosphere.
I think they have the best house margarita around and the El Padre is another favorite of mine.
Don't think we have had the same meal twice since we started going. Have enjoyed ever dish we have tried. I had the fish tacos( perfectly done) and the mrs. enjoyed the shrimp fajitas on our last visit. Try the Clams Corona...very tasty. The short ribs are awesome also.
All the normal Mexican fare is here, but so much tastier ( Tia's Enchiladas &modern burrito).
Seems like it is pretty busy most of the time, but we seem to find a spot in the bar somewhere...that is the best place anyways!
