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Bacanora

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$50 and over

Mexican

1301 NW Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2340

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2 people

Apr 20, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Hot spot
Good for special occasions

Nestled in the heart of historic Grand Avenue, Bacanora defies tradition with its ambiance, intimacy, and flavors. Born from the visionary mind of James Beard award-winning Rene Andrade, Bacanora isn’t just a restaurant; but rather an experience. Rene and his team have shaped Bacanora into a haven for those seeking a taste of home and a warm hug with hospitality. Sticking to the roots of Sonoran cuisine, everything is carefully crafted over open flame y puro amor at Bacanora. If he’s up, then Phoenix is up!

RESERVATIONS FOR MARCH WILL BECOME AVAILABLE TO BOOK ON FEBRUARY 1ST AT 9:00AM!
You may still experience a wait time upon arrival due to reservations being booked back-to-back at all tables. Please practice patience and understanding if this occurs because we are working as hard as possible to get everyone sat on time and to have a great experience.

Parking can be found in the parking lot across McKinley from the restaurant, it is reserved for guests of Bragg’s and neighbors.

Why they're an Icon

James Beard Award2024

From the OpenTable editors: Bacanora fired up the grill in downtown Phoenix in 2021, quickly making a nationwide splash with praise pouring in from The New York Times, Esquire, and local outlets—leading to a James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest in 2024 for Rene Andrade. It's all thanks to Andrade's flavorful Sonoran cuisine—think tomahawk steaks and pineapples dangling over an open flame—agave cocktails, and natural wine in the casual, intimate space.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(602) 612-4018
Website
https://www.bacanoraphx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1301 NW Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2340
Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2024
Neighborhood
West Phoenix
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 137 people are saying

Bacanora reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Phoenix / Arizona
Mexican
Phoenix
Best Service
Phoenix
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bacanora is a culinary gem offering "amazing food" and "incredible service" in an intimate, lively setting. With standout dishes like ceviche and short ribs, guests are often eager to return. The atmosphere is "effortlessly cool," and the staff is knowledgeable and accommodating, making every visit memorable. Reservations are highly sought after.

137 Reviews

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Ted VIP
Phoenix7 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible service and food, thanks for always making a visit amazing!
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richard
Phoenix4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Bacanora offers truly authentic and dynamic flavor combinations with their dishes. The tastes left us with a sensation of surprise but also comforting home-like familiarity. Very satisfied with the chefs choice and palettes.
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Heather
Sacramento2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After reading reviews and hearing positive things, we decided to check out Bacanora. It did not disappoint! It’s a fun eclectic vibe with food that matches the ambience. Loaded with flavor, everything we tried we thoroughly enjoyed. The server was helpful and friendly and took good care us. We will be back!
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Omar
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure and thank you for the stupendous service
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Jeff VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the food here, drinks are good too, very unique vibe outside and Instagrammable! Staff was great and took care of us
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Foodie VIP
Chicago43 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely experience! If you’re looking for a unique and truly authentic cuisine, this is your spot! The vibe and service were amazing!!
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Kathleen VIP
Phoenix6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing. The food was fantastic. I loved the vibe and our server was great
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Polly
Phoenix4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was amazing and I can’t wait to snag another reservation. Drink service was a bit slow and we wanted to order more but we had almost reached our 90 minutes. Regardless it is totally worth visiting and I for sure recommend!
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Bill
Phoenix2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Waited a long time to finally get a reservation and we celebrated our 25th anniversary dinner at Baconora. Wonderful service, amazing flavors and just a terrific experience overall. Can't wait to go back!.
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Nancy VIP
Chicago5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Sure the food is good but the experience is rushed
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FAQs

Bacanora offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (602) 612-4018.

Bacanora is rated 4.7 stars by 137 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 17 times today

1301 NW Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2340

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Additional information

Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2024
Neighborhood
West Phoenix
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://www.bacanoraphx.com/
Phone number
(602) 612-4018

Bacanora

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