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Cocina Chiwas, Tempe, AZ

Cocina Chiwas

4.7
4.7
21 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
James Beard Semi-Finalists Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin bring you Cocina Chiwas, a nouveau take on classic Chihuahuan cuisine. Located at the Northwest corner of Culdesac, a beautiful and passionate walkable community in Tempe, Arizona. Cocina Chiwas is a chef driven Mexican Restaurant with delicious food, cocktails and an intoxicating atmosphere. Family owned and operated we invite you to come in and enjoy our large patio and a new take on Mexican cuisine.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Northern Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (480) 916-3690
  • Website
    http://www.cocinachiwasaz.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin
  • Location
    2001 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281-4821
  • Neighborhood
    Tempe
  • Cross street
    Apache and S. Martin Ln
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Smith Martin/Apache Blvd. Light rail stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 21 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Innovative

  • East Valley

    Best Overall

  • East Valley

    Best Food

  • East Valley

    Innovative

  • East Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cocina Chiwas in Tempe delights with "amazing food" and "exceptional service," offering a unique spin on Mexican cuisine. The octopus tacos and short rib are standout dishes. While some find it pricey, the atmosphere and creative cocktails make it "worth the drive." A true culinary gem in the Valley.

21 Reviews

  1. Abigail

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While our service was amazing, food came out in a very timely matter, the taste of the food for the money fell short. The queso was fairly runny, ceviche was just filleted shrimp. HOWEVER the ribeye was amazing, as well as the Elote corn. Every dish’s flavor was good, just a little too expensive for what you got.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the Wednesday taco platter (my favorite) and they were no longer on the menu :( we ended up leaving to get tacos elsewhere. Disappointing bring them back!!

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  3. Janine

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is very good, I just didn’t care for the entree I ordered. Mussels with chorizo. I like chorizo and spice, it was just a little and overwhelmed the mussels. I’ll just order a different option next time.

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  4. Grant

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic as always. Brought my mother who is very sensitive to spice, our server was fantastic is keeping us away from food she would not enjoy!

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  5. KC

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is awesome! Our previous visit we sat outside on the patio, however, this visit we chose to sit inside. Our inside booth was right in front of the open-design kitchen, therefore, a lot of staff moving back & forth around us. Perhaps, a little more comfortable outside. Our server took a while to greet us but service was OK after that. Overall, great evening & we will return!

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  6. Jan

    Phoenix

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food excellent. Felt rushed by server. Wish she had not rushed us initially

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  7. Jennifer

    Phoenix

    84 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food & service! Big portions and tasty bites!

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  8. Saul

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. I make the drive from the west valley all the way out to tempe just for the food and experience. I’m from chiwas and I can tell you that the food taste very similar my moms and aunts. I eat here and I feel like I am in chihuahua in my abuelas kitchen. I also love the Sotol and different varieties they have to choose from that are straight out chihuahua. Cocina chiwas never disappoints. 10/10

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  9. Alexandra

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocina Chiwas continues to offer incredible, seasonal dishes. I appreciate that there’s always a vegetarian dish to enjoy. The bartender has perfected their list of cocktails, which can also be made NA.

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  10. Rick

    Las Vegas

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit, but not our last. Exceptional service, excellent food menu different from the usual TexMex found around town. Cool vibe. Try it!

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Cocina Chiwas is rated 4.7 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Cocina Chiwas

2001 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281-4821

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Apache and S. Martin Ln
  • Neighborhood
    Tempe
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Northern Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Smith Martin/Apache Blvd. Light rail stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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