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The Spotted Donkey Cantina, at el Pedregal, is quickly earning a reputation as the place for Mexican cuisine in North Scottsdale. A fun and festive setting with spacious outdoor dinning options. And with a tequila list boasting dozens of varieties (including our exclusive Herradura Reposado Tequila), an innovative menu, and a large outdoor patio with scenic desert vistas, it’s really no surprise.
Stylishly rustic restaurant serving elevated Mexican fare & more than 40 varieties of tequila.
Hours
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 12–10 PM |
| Sunday | 4–9 PM |
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 34505 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Phone: (480) 488-3358
Website: https://www.theboulders.com/restaurants-and-dining/spotted-donkey-cantina/
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Reviews
Vanessa Mills
Spotted Donkey has a great Mexican menu with a lot of choices that are reasonably priced. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The chips and salsa are a nice starter. We wer there on a pretty busy Friday night, and the food came out quite fast. The location is a bit out there and a little hard to find in the dark. It is conveniently by the Boulders spa for anyone staying there though.
… moreValerie Laugle
We were unable to get room service so ended up at the Spotted Donkey. The food was good and the atmosphere was quiet and not to busy on a Monday night. Service could have been more on point considering they were not busy. We shared the steak and sausage fajitas. And had Blue Moon for a beverage. The food was good. We would return to eat here.
… moreMarygrace Powell
Such a great place. Cool vibe, tremendous food and friendly, efficient service. What’s not to love.
Well…. it’s the sadness of parking and walking into an otherwise abandoned El Pedregal. The complex is dark and not being well maintained. Yet somehow, in this dead mall, is this oasis of good food. I hope they remain in place because it’s a great spot (and El Pedregal could be as well; what a beautiful structure)
BTW….the Baja tacos with Mahi Mahi are as good as they get. Trust me. Nice wine selection and great outdoor patio with views.
… moreWell…. it’s the sadness of parking and walking into an otherwise abandoned El Pedregal. The complex is dark and not being well maintained. Yet somehow, in this dead mall, is this oasis of good food. I hope they remain in place because it’s a great spot (and El Pedregal could be as well; what a beautiful structure)
BTW….the Baja tacos with Mahi Mahi are as good as they get. Trust me. Nice wine selection and great outdoor patio with views.
Laura Goodman
We love to start our vacation at the Boulders Resort with dinner at the Spotted Donkey Cantina. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is so pleasant with comfy seating and the donkey paintings. The margaritas are delish (try the prickly pear). They also have a great happy hour. You can get a shuttle from your casita or villa at the Boulders to the Donkey so that’s an added plus.
… moreJack W
Huge portions. Delicious!! Avocado tacos. Pork loin bacon Mac and cheese was phenomenal. 4 taco dinner – one of each kind – super yummy. Friendly staff. Catered to a vegan and to someone with food allergies without making us feel like we were imposing. Highly recommend.
Went a second time. Not as good. The waiter acted like we were an imposition. We couldn’t even get his attention to pay. The poblano Chile was just ok. The Chili was good but not great. Tacos were still great. If this were our visit, we wouldn’t be back.
… moreWent a second time. Not as good. The waiter acted like we were an imposition. We couldn’t even get his attention to pay. The poblano Chile was just ok. The Chili was good but not great. Tacos were still great. If this were our visit, we wouldn’t be back.
J M (Texas Foodie)
I’m calling BS on some of the negative reviews for this restaurant.
One, everyone from the hostess to waitresses to bartender are super friendly. Secondly. The food and the amount of food is great. One review said their were two tablespoons of meat in the beef enchilada. I got the enchiladas, one cheese and one shredded beef and they were HUGE.
Also, they have a great happy hour with Incredible prices for both drinks and appetizers. I highly recommend the queso fundido and guacamole.
Plenty of parking and not packed like so many Scottsdale restaurants.
… moreOne, everyone from the hostess to waitresses to bartender are super friendly. Secondly. The food and the amount of food is great. One review said their were two tablespoons of meat in the beef enchilada. I got the enchiladas, one cheese and one shredded beef and they were HUGE.
Also, they have a great happy hour with Incredible prices for both drinks and appetizers. I highly recommend the queso fundido and guacamole.
Plenty of parking and not packed like so many Scottsdale restaurants.
Cindy L
We love the art on the wall, a lot of donkies that were painted by a local artist and they’re all for sale. Now, as far as the service, it was good, we really enjoyed our waitress, but the food was meh. I added shrimp to my fajitas and it was a whopping $36, not a whole Lotta flavor and who adds chunks of tomatoes and sausage to their fajitas. I’ve never had anything like it. I can say, not anyone was super thrilled with their food. Drinks and food to expensive for what you get.
I just can’t-
… moreI just can’t-
Jack Witkop
Wonderful spot for tacos, protein bowls, chips and salsa and a huge piece of chocolate cake to top it off. I wasn’t expecting one of my favorite meals I’ve had all year when I googled chips and salsa near me. John was such a great server giving us top tier service and making us feel like family. 10/10 would recommend this delicious dining experience.
… moreAlec Ruderman (clichekiller)
The food here is amazing. I highly recommend ordering a bunch of appetizers, to sample a bunch of different things. Their chocolate cake is HUGE, easily shareable between two or three people.
The staff are great, we were greeted by a lovely lady named Avary who showed us to our seat. We found it to be in a portion of the restaurant that was a little too dark for us, I asked Toni if we could move, and promptly found ourselves seated in a much brighter section, right by the window.
John our server was the real all-star. My wife drinks ice tea like a camel before a long trip through the desert, and her glass was never empty for long. Super friendly, he helped guide us with the menu, to pick items we would love. His suggestion of the chocolate cake was spot on.
You can stop here, but anecdote time, the menu said that the chocolate cake would be toped by a chocolate donkey. We had no chocolate donkey on ours. We made a joke about it, and he double checked the menu, noticing it was brand new. We thought that would be the end of it, we were not in the least upset that we lacked said chocolate donkey. Well he took it upon himself to find out himself, eventually presenting use with our very own.
… moreThe staff are great, we were greeted by a lovely lady named Avary who showed us to our seat. We found it to be in a portion of the restaurant that was a little too dark for us, I asked Toni if we could move, and promptly found ourselves seated in a much brighter section, right by the window.
John our server was the real all-star. My wife drinks ice tea like a camel before a long trip through the desert, and her glass was never empty for long. Super friendly, he helped guide us with the menu, to pick items we would love. His suggestion of the chocolate cake was spot on.
You can stop here, but anecdote time, the menu said that the chocolate cake would be toped by a chocolate donkey. We had no chocolate donkey on ours. We made a joke about it, and he double checked the menu, noticing it was brand new. We thought that would be the end of it, we were not in the least upset that we lacked said chocolate donkey. Well he took it upon himself to find out himself, eventually presenting use with our very own.
Albert Zandbergen
We had a fantastic diner, great flavors and the staff is very welcoming a willing to give you the evening of your live.
… more