Hacienda's Mexican Grill

Good dinner in North Scotsdale. I am surprised by the negative reviews, and will simply try to tell you what our experience was.
We came there on a busy Friday night because we needed to go to Target. We got our name on the list and then used the half hour or so we would have waited anyway to go to Target.

When we came back to the restaurant the young lady who was hosting greeted us by name, and our table was ready immediately. I had been concerned that the live music might be too loud, but this was not a problem.

I had the seafood enchilada which is criticized in a prior review. The dish had a delightful seafood flavor. The sauce complemented the dish. Now I must reveal that i am used to excellent fresh seafood. I catch Dungeness Crab and oysters from my own beach and occasionally even catch a salmon, and eat them when they are less than a day out of the water. So I confess to being a bit of a seafood snob. This dish did not rise to the level of "best ever" but I admire the attempt and the result was very good. My friends had fajitas and they both enjoyed them. (Actually, so did I since we ate leftovers for a couple of days!)
The restaurant appears to be a family operation. And everyone i came into contact with seemed to have a personal interest in our having a good experience. Even the eleven or twelve year old, probably earning his college fund filling water glasses and busing tables, was a delightful ambassador for the place.

One negative, albeit a very minor one. For those of us accustomed to spicy mexican fare, the food was a little under seasoned. So if you are a pepper to the point of curling both your hair and your toes person, you might ask for them to kick up the seasoning a bit. But it is a definitely a place that uses quality fresh ingredients and sees no reason to overpower their fresh natural taste with too much spice.

Since I live near this place I will return. I think I will order the veggie Fajitas next time. Gotta think of the waistline!!

Love it!!!!!. I am not sure where those two horrible reviews came from because this place is awesome! The food is top notch and authentic and the management is always on top of things. You must try the Fajita's and get a flight of tequila. The chips and salsa are great and if you ask them for the spicy salsa they will bring it for you.. be prepared it's HOT! They have a nice outdoor patio with views of the Boulders. I have been a few times at night and is has been packed and full of great energy.

We had a great dining experience at Hacienda. I had the pork carnitas and they were made exactly how I like them. Not too dry and seasoned well! Portions in my opinion were decent and drinks were well made with a good amount of alcohol. Service was also excellent, waitress checked on us a few times! Gave them 4 stars instead of 5 because the restaurant itself can use a little updating. Women’s bathroom had a funky smell and booth seats had wear and tear…including some colored duct tape to keep leather seat in place. If you haven’t been here in awhile, go give them another try!

I was in town visiting my family, and we were going to try a different Mexican restaurant in Cavecreek but it was closed so we decided to try this place instead. My brother and I both ordered the Carnitas Chili Relleno. It was one of the best I have ever had. They were kinda stingy with the chips and salsa, but they are good. I would come again.

Had the chicken mole, great flavor and heat. Guacamole made table side. Wife said the enchiladas and the margaritas were tasty. Live music! Age appropriate. At least for us boomers.

OH MY! SO DELICIOUS!!!!!! I had Irene's Anaheim Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas Smothered with a delicious Chicken/mushroom cream sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese, sour cream sauce and fresh avocado. Served with rice and refried black beans . My mouth was dancing in all the flavor presented in this dish! Marvelous presentation! the waitress was wonderful and suggested Tachi's Green Chicken Chimichangas with the same delious sauce topped with guacamole and sour cream sauce. Not only is the food magnificent and the staff warm and friendly, the atmosphere of the place is wonderful - lights, colors, art- all add to the warmth of the place. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE !!

We are lunch there after a massage. Everything was very good. The shrimp tacos were very good. We liked the salsa and chips also. staff is very friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back again.