Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Paradise Valley

4.6

154 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 71 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Blanco Reserva celebrates the timeless warmth and gracious hospitality of Spanish ranchos, where life revolved around gatherings that brought friends and neighbors together under open skies and glowing lanterns. Inspired by these traditions, every detail—from the refined flavors of our menu to the artfully crafted margaritas—is a tribute to the vibrant spirit of community.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(480) 393-5150
Website
https://www.blancococinacantina.com/locations/blanco-paradise-valley/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
12750 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Neighborhood
Paradise Valley
Cross street
N. Tatum Blvd & E. Cactus Rd.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Guacamole$14.00
roasted poblano & anaheim chiles, caramelized onion, cotija cheese
Warm Queso$15.00
ground beef, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo
Chicken Taquitos$13.00
potato, caramelized onion, oaxaca cheese, chipotle-avocado salsa
Queso Fundido$14.00
caramelized chihuahua cheese, roasted chile salsa, warm flour tortillas
Grilled Mexican Street Corn$11.00
mayo, cilantro, lime, cotija cheese
Nachos con Queso Blanco$14.00
avocado, crema, charro beans, salsa fresca

Ceviche & Raw Bar

Spicy Mango Ceviche*$16.00
shrimp, avocado, cucumber, radish, pico de gallo
Ahi Tuna Tacos*$21.00
ancho soy, avocado salsa, yuzu marmalade, jalapeño
Platos de Mariscos*$45.00
shrimp cocktail, oysters on the shell, spicy tuna & avocado, classic ceviche
Oysters on the Shell*$23.00
escabeche mignonette, mexican cocktail sauce
Mexican "Shrimp Cocktail"$19.00
avocado, celery, lime, horseradish cholula

Cheese Crisps

Cheese$13.00
yellow cheddar, cotija
Short Rib Machaca$17.00
guacamole, charred onion
Roasted Poblano Chile & Tomato$14.00
cilantro sprigs, cotija
Chicken Tinga$15.00
green chile, pico de gallo

Soup & Ensaladas

Chicken Tortilla Soup$12.00
avocado, sour cream, pico de gallo, queso blanco
Avocado Caesar$13.00
fried cotija crouton
Crunchy Taco Salad$14.00
ground beef, charro beans, avocado, tomato, roasted corn, cheddar cheese, pasilla ranch dressing
Chopped Chicken$17.00
apple, date, quinoa, kale, crispy sweet potato, pomegranate, goat cheese, chili walnut vinaigrette

Combo Platters

Americano$18.00
ground beef taco, cheese enchilada, bean tostada
El Jefe$32.00
carne asada burrito & grilled mahi taco with rice & beans
Enchilada Trio$23.00
traditional cheese, pork chile verde, chicken tinga with rice & beans

Entrées

Lobster & Shrimp Fideo$41.00
toasted angel hair, roasted garlic adobo, crushed tomato, morita chile butter
Filet Mignon & Garlic Shrimp*$49.00
6 ounce grilled tenderloin with ancho steak sauce & split shrimp brushed with garlic butter
Seabass Veracruz$33.00
butternut sofrito, pasilla pepper, tomato, caper, lemon olive oil
Sangria Braised Short Rib$32.00
squash mole, pomegranate, roasted brussels sprouts, queso fresca
Green Chile Smash Burger*$17.00
roasted poblano, caramelized onion, queso blanco, chipotle mayo, french fries
The Tucson Chimichanga$24.00
beef machaca or chicken tinga "enchilada style" with cheddar cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsa fresca, rice & beans
"Papas Dulce" Bowl$19.00
crispy sweet potato, brussels sprouts, roasted peppers, avocado, fried queso, rice, pomegranate seed, butternut mole sauce

Fajitas

served with blistered peppers, charred onions, guacamole, sour cream, salsa fresca, beans & tortillas

Prime Skirt Steak*$35.00
sweet ancho soy & burnt onion butter
Spicy Shrimp Scampi$29.00
jalapeño, roasted garlic, lime, aleppo
Brick Chicken "Pibil"$25.00
blanco tequila sauce & toasted sesame

Tacos

served with rice & beans

Grilled Mahi*$20.00
avocado, cilantro lime slaw, chipotle crema, cotija cheese, pico de gallo
Carne Asada*$22.00
charred scallion relish, avocado, spicy garlic, cotija cheese
Crispy Shell Ground Beef$15.00
shredded lettuce, tomato, yellow cheese, cilantro crema
Grilled Avocado$15.00
chipotle crema, cabbage, pickled onion, crispy tortilla strips
Traditional Carnitas$16.00
orange, chile, salsa verde, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, crema fresca
Chicken Pastor$17.00
caramelized pineapple, salsa verde, green onion, jalapeño
Grilled Shrimp*$19.00
pickled cabbage, avocado salsa, cilantro lime crema

Enchiladas

served with rice & beans

Traditional Cheese$15.00
grilled onion, ancho chile sauce
Pork Chile Verde$17.00
charred onion, roasted pasilla, tomatillo, cilantro, cotija
Chicken Tinga$17.00
cilantro, jack cheese, red chile, warm queso sauce

Burritos

served with rice & beans

Red Chile Chicken$18.00
roasted onion, cilantro, jack cheese, charro beans, warm queso sauce
Carne Asada*$22.00
marinated skirt steak with mexican onion relish, charro beans, ancho chile sauce, melted jack cheese
Green Chile Pork$18.00
pasilla pepper, charro beans, tomatillo salsa verde, jack cheese, cilantro

What 154 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Phoenix / Arizona
Mexican
Scottsdale
Mexican

Review summary

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Blanco Cocina + Cantina in Paradise Valley offers "great atmosphere" and "amazing service," making it a standout dining experience. Guests rave about the "best steak fajitas," "delicious margaritas," and "beautiful patio." While some mention slow service, the restaurant's vibrant ambiance and attentive staff ensure a memorable visit.

154 Reviews

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Stanley VIP
Phoenix50 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good service at bar and table Main course arrived luck warm
Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Paradise ValleyResponded 1 day ago
Hi, thanks for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review - we hope to see you soon!
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Chris VIP
Minneapolis28 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time to this location in one week. Lunch first time, dinner second time. Excellent Chicken Tinga tacos snd enchiladas. Staff is very friendly and helpful with seating and attentiveness.
Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Paradise ValleyResponded 3 days ago
Hi Chris, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We are excited to have you as a new regular and we hope to see you again very soon! Rylee Denton Restaurant Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix3 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Too loud, way too dark, service was no bueno, food was too salty and too expensive, cocktail was very good. Not likely to come back.
Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Paradise ValleyResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - we are always looking for ways to improve, if there is anything that we could have done to make this a 5-star experience, please let me know by at plawrie AT foxrc DOT com I hope to hear from you soon! Patrick Lawrie General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a fantastic anniversary dinner at Blanco Reserva. Jenna Lee was an excellent server and made the experience that much better. The filet and shrimp were perfect, as were the papas dulces. We’ll definitely be back!
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Jessi
Kansas City6 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The vibe is wonderful here, Beautiful decor and great overall ambiance. I think the food was a little pricey but overall worth it. Waitress was very attentive and I would definitely come back. The only thing that was frustrating was the parking-we had to use valet because there was not one single parking space open.
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Jason
Phoenix92 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food and service were good as I find consistent at all of the Blanco locations. As much as I appreciate the upgraded and upscale decor of this new location, the interior is too dark. I would definitely return, but it would be nice if the dining area was just a little bit brighter
Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Paradise ValleyResponded 5 days ago
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Mary Kay
Pittsburgh3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience for our 1st time at this location. Our server was great, food was as delicious as as well as having a nice presentation. Margarita was delicious as well. All around great night.. we’ll be back!
Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Paradise ValleyResponded 5 days ago
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JoshuaL
Houston4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Price not horrible. Little noisy but not too much.
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Kiyoko VIP
Phoenix40 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, Lily, our server was super sweet and attentive. The noise level was lively but we could still converse without a problem. There is limited parking right around the restaurant but there is a free parking garage about 150 yards away or they have valet!
Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Paradise ValleyResponded 5 days ago
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Patron VIP
Phoenix5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant. We enjoyed dinner very much. We will recommend to our friends.
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FAQs

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Paradise Valley offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 393-5150.

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Paradise Valley is rated 4.6 stars by 154 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 71 times today

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Google Map for Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Paradise Valley

12750 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
N. Tatum Blvd & E. Cactus Rd.
Neighborhood
Paradise Valley
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://www.blancococinacantina.com/locations/blanco-paradise-valley/
Phone number
(480) 393-5150

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Paradise Valley

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Guacamole$14.00

Warm Queso$15.00

Chicken Taquitos$13.00

Queso Fundido$14.00

Grilled Mexican Street Corn$11.00

Nachos con Queso Blanco$14.00

Ceviche & Raw Bar

Spicy Mango Ceviche*$16.00

Ahi Tuna Tacos*$21.00

Platos de Mariscos*$45.00

Oysters on the Shell*$23.00

Mexican "Shrimp Cocktail"$19.00

Cheese Crisps

Cheese$13.00

Short Rib Machaca$17.00

Roasted Poblano Chile & Tomato$14.00

Chicken Tinga$15.00

Soup & Ensaladas

Chicken Tortilla Soup$12.00

Avocado Caesar$13.00

Crunchy Taco Salad$14.00

Chopped Chicken$17.00

Combo Platters

Americano$18.00

El Jefe$32.00

Enchilada Trio$23.00

Entrées

Lobster & Shrimp Fideo$41.00

Filet Mignon & Garlic Shrimp*$49.00

Seabass Veracruz$33.00

Sangria Braised Short Rib$32.00

Green Chile Smash Burger*$17.00

The Tucson Chimichanga$24.00

"Papas Dulce" Bowl$19.00

Fajitas

Prime Skirt Steak*$35.00

Spicy Shrimp Scampi$29.00

Brick Chicken "Pibil"$25.00

Tacos

Grilled Mahi*$20.00

Carne Asada*$22.00

Crispy Shell Ground Beef$15.00

Grilled Avocado$15.00

Traditional Carnitas$16.00

Chicken Pastor$17.00

Grilled Shrimp*$19.00

Enchiladas

Traditional Cheese$15.00

Pork Chile Verde$17.00

Chicken Tinga$17.00

Burritos

Red Chile Chicken$18.00

Carne Asada*$22.00

Green Chile Pork$18.00

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