Patio Dining/Mexican

LON’S AT THE HERMOSA INN LA HACIENDA

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LON’s at the Hermosa, a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning restaurant renowned for its globally inspired Arizona fare, is the culinary centerpiece of The Hermosa Inn. Age-old cooking methods of smoking, roasting and wood grilling are employed alone with European techniques to create a cuisine that showcases the flavors of the region. Executive chef Jeremy Pacheco creates menus that highlight fresh, season ingredients that are locally sourced whenever possible.

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LON’s offers multiple romantic settings for an intimate dinner experience, including a lushly landscaped outdoor dining space with cozy fireplaces, an indoor dining room illuminated by candlelight, and a subterranean wine cellar that offers seating for 12 people and features 1890s Chicago brick, reclaimed beams and rustic trusses.

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La Hacienda’s casita Spanish architecture creates a welcoming space that feels as if you have been invited into someone’s private hacienda. Under the direction of Richard Sandoval, the Father of Modern Mexican Cuisine, this upscale restaurant serves the best Mexican cuisine in Scottsdale. The innovative flavors feature seasonal, indigenous ingredients. Sandoval’s philosophy embraces the concept of “Old Ways, New Hands,” sharing old classics in exciting new ways.

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Start your evening with tableside guacamole and pair it with one of more than 200 tequilas suggested by the Tequila Goddess. Local favorites include tampiqueña, a grilled skirt steak served with cactus pico, and barbacoa options including fajitas, barbecued seabass or short ribs. End with a flaming coffee, served tableside, with tequila, coffee, cream and cinnamon in an unforgettable presentation.

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El Chorro

Dine under the stars at this iconic Arizona destination rich in history and romance. Its cozy patio with fireplace nooks sits in the shadow of Camelback Mountain.

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Elements

Enjoy celebrity chef Beau McMillan’s farm-fresh American cuisine with Asian accents in an luxurious intimate patio setting overlooking Paradise Valley.

Sanctuaryoncamelback.com Gertrude’s

Nestled in the heart of the Desert Botanical Gardens, this al fresco dining experience focuses on ingredients sourced directly from local growers.

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Kasai

Kasai is an Asian dining experience that takes “dinnertainment” to the next level as the restaurant’s celebrated chefs create awesome dishes for you.

kasaiscottsdale.com Barrio Café

Multi James Beard Awardnominated chef Silvana Salcido Esparza serves authentic Mexican meals in an art-filled setting. Don’t miss the Chiles en Nogada and famed tableside guacamole with pomegranate seeds.

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Elote Cafe

A Sedona favorite, chef Jeff Smedsted’s adventuresome Mexican dishes highlight Arizona-sourced, organic ingredients inspired by more than 15 years of visiting markets south of the border.

elotecafe.com Old Town Tortilla Factory

Located in a historic 80-yearold adobe home in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, this refined yet comfortable Mexican eatery captures the timeless charm and distinct atmosphere that exemplifies the essence of the Southwest.

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Toca Madera

The upscale, organic Mexican cuisine takes a modern approach, pairing locally sourced ingredients with bold flavors for unique plate and specialty craft cocktails.

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