Phoenix Upscale Mexican Food

[writelots]

My annual (national) professional conference is coming to the Phoenix Convention Center this week, so it's my turn to play the host. Now, I know the kinds of places to send folks who want 'traditional' down home Phoenix style Mexican fare (Carolinas, Mi Patio, Comedor Guadalajara). However, I know some of my peeps are going to be looking for more upscale type stuff - in Tucson, I'd send them to Cafe Poca Cosa or even El Charro. But I've got no idea where to go in the Phoenix area for this kind of thing! I'm used to grabbing a taco from a stand, not buying $200 bottles of tequila for the table.

Suggestions from this group would be great. Closer to downtown is better, but I realize that it is the Phoehemeoth...and I will have my car if necessary...

[Tough_Boots]

@writelots

Just to clarify, its the Barrio Cafe. The Barrio Cantina and Grill is something different.

[Grimey]

I also recommend Barrio Cafe. For whatever its worth.

[big_load]

I've never eaten there, but I like the website. I'll have to try it next time.

[JimmyLyding]

Barrio Cafe is easily the best place in metro Phoenix that I know of to go to if the goal is a hip, premium quality, and expensive meal. Very good place, and highly recommended.

[Alston_Neal]

Well?
The dining establishment chosen?
Or did this turn into a 30 pack of Bud Light, Filibertos and Papago Park?....

[chulavista]

Well?
The dining establishment chosen?
Or did this turn into a 30 pack of Bud Light, Filibertos and Papago Park?....

I'd take the bud light and the park....

[Tough_Boots]

@chulavista

but not the Filibertos? Smart. ;)

[Alston_Neal]

and Tough Boots just whittled it down to the Bud Light.

Note....I never brought up the tofu.

[Sredfield]

There is some guy named John on HAZ who owns upscale Mex places...one in Chandler and one in Scottsdale. You can probably find a shot of Tokillya for $50 or more. Both are probably a half hour from downtown though.

Think I'll try this soon.

[Alston_Neal]

Do these places John owns have a name?

[outdoor_lover]

Juan Jaime's Tacos and Tequila
2510 W. Chandler Blvd
Chandler

It is located on Chandler Blvd just East of the 101. It is next to the Outback Steakhouse.

Scottsdale restaurant has the same name, but I don't have that address. Should be easy to look up.

[Alston_Neal]

Juan Jaime's Tacos and Tequila
2510 W. Chandler Blvd
Chandler

It is located on Chandler Blvd just East of the 101. It is next to the Outback Steakhouse.

Scottsdale restaurant has the same name, but I don't have that address. Should be easy to look up.

Well aren't we just the little search engine....

Thanks, I'll look up the Scotts local.

[outdoor_lover]

Well aren't we just the little search engine....

No, just cut and pasted a PM....

[Alston_Neal]

Thanks, found it ..way North Hayden

[Alston_Neal]

Sweeeeet
Now I'm really hungry.

http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/din ... erica.html

[big_load]

I'll have to give it a try in November.

[Hippy]

I'm gonna have to go with Kyle,Barrio Cafe, i've only been there once and this was before i started eaten "rabbit food" but yummmmm...didn't bill clinton eat there when he was visiting once? eh...i dunno, i wasn't paying attention.

[kingsnake]

I thought he ate at Macayos?

[Alston_Neal]

Teepee and Carolinas but I can't remember which prez ate where Clinton or Bush.

[cactuscat]

Bush ate at Teepee.