Cocina Chiwas
Tempe, AZ · Restaurant
- Address
- Cocina Chiwas, 2001 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
- Phone
- (480) 916-3690
- Website
- cocinachiwasaz.com
- Status
- Closed · Opens 10 AM
Cocina Chiwas is a restaurant located in Tempe, AZ. It is one of 643 restaurants listed in Tempe. Its 4.2-star rating matches the Tempe city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
About Cocina Chiwas
Full service Mexican Restaurant and Bar
Hours
| Saturday | 10 AM–10 PM |
Customer Reviews
My boyfriend & I decided to try this place while visiting Arizona, and it was phenomenal! Definitely the best meal we had while in town. The service was perfect, they had great knowledge of their menu & were very kind. The ceviche appetizer was SO GOOD. We sat outdoors & it was very comfortable & surrounded by pretty plants. If we ever come back to Arizona, we will definitely want to visit here again!
Some of the best Mexican food we’ve had in AZ! We started with the watermelon ceviche - refreshing and delicious (would’ve liked the pieces a little smaller, but not a big deal). The short rib was incredibly tender, and the pork was flavorful. We tried both the red and white sangria and they were tasty too. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Definitely coming back!
Our first impression was not the greatest. I may have to give them another shot, maybe our experience was a one off. Service was if they were under staffed even though they had lots of employees working. Server had to be tracked down because he would disappear for very long periods of time without checking in on us. Took 30 min to get our first round of drinks, asked for 2nd round midway through so they would arrive by the time we finished the first round but they never came. Our food took almost an hour to arrive. Food had a tasty flavor but dishes were cold upon arrival. Since it had already been close to an hour for our food to arrive, I didnt care to send it back and wait another hour to get a fresh and warm plate. We were seated next to the kitchen area, would not recommend if you get
We’re visiting Phoenix from LA, and as people who take Mexican food very seriously, I was skeptical of how hyped the reviews were. Mexican food is the best food, so when people say something is “the best ever,” I usually don’t believe it. The guacamole is not the best I’ve ever had, but it is very good. The food is in the style of Chihuahua, which was a nice change from what we’re used to. They cook with mesquite, so when you walk in it smells incredible. That smoky aroma sets the tone immediately. We ordered a corn whisky cocktail that sounded better than it tasted, and a jamaica lemonade that was a little too sweet for us. Funny enough, blending the two actually balanced them out perfectly. The corn was great, the fish was solid, and the steak tacos were just okay. The most impressive
I finally decided to give this restaurant a try after being a bit hesitant because of some mixed reviews and the pricing. I’m glad I did—everything exceeded expectations. The short rib tacos were outstanding, and the rice and beans were flavorful and perfectly done. Overall, great food, great drinks, and great service. Definitely recommend checking this place out!
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