The Mexicano is a Mexican Style full service Unique Restaurant in the Paradise Valley area of Phoenix Arizona. This restaurant is unique.

There is something about it that is festive. People of a certain age might remember a Mexican restaurant called Chi-Chi’s. The Mexicano is kind of like that Chi-Chi’s festive atmosphere and style but on steroids with better food.

This place is already a hit. I knew it would be packed so we came extra EXTRA EARLY at 4pm and they were ALREADY on a 45 minute wait. By 5pm they were on a hour and a half wait.

The wait estimate was accurate and we made it to our table in 48 minutes.

Lots of people waiting for seating.

On my way to a table I notice the build your own Michelada area.

I also notice that they have someone with a cart selling shots.

We start of with margaritas and complimentary tasty chips and salsas.

Then we share the Mexican flaming cheese called saganaki.

The manchego cheese was ignited with tequila and topped with roasted poblano peppers and onion bulbs.

For dinners we tried the lava rock fajita salmon and the birria enchiladas.

(sour cream and smashed avocado also arrived)

The winner here was the fajita salmon. It was fresh tasting and very moist. It never got overcooked despite sitting on a hot lava rock. It was also delicious. They gave small hand made purple tortilla with it.

The beef enchiladas didn’t come out perfect but had a nice flavor. My husband enjoyed both of the cannellini refried beans. (They made things right)

Our service was attentive and very good.

That was a little taste of The Mexicano in Phoenix.

www.TheMexicano.com

4801 E. Cactus RD PHX AZ Ph#602-812-2100