Carcara
Quick info
About Carcara
Carcara sits inside the Sheraton hotel in downtown Phoenix, at 320 N 3rd St, serving a menu of around 26 dishes built to be shared across the table. Buffalo cauliflower and ancho chili braised beef tacos turn up regularly on orders, and the team offers appetizer and entrée pairings when you order. Mornings bring a buffet breakfast, set out in a U-shaped section and included for Platinum and Titanium hotel guests, while weekends add brunch. The bar runs a happy hour with wine and cocktail selections. The dining room carries high ceilings and a fireplace, and dogs are welcome, so a walk downtown can end at the table. A private dining room handles larger groups. The kitchen opens daily.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid multi-storey car park
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
26 dishes · mains $8–12- Fruit$8.00
- Bread$8.00
- Cereal$8.00
- Yogurt Parfait$8.00
- Steel-Cut Oatmeal$8.00
- Pastries$8.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention buffalo cauliflower, beef tacos, hotel buffet breakfast and aperol spritz and happy hour cocktails.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention buffalo cauliflower, beef tacos, hotel buffet breakfast and aperol spritz and happy hour cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
The dining room draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers describing high ceilings, spacious welcoming decor and a patio several single out as the best seat. Close behind is the food that lands well: the buffalo cauliflower comes up more than once, alongside warm bread with sweet and savory butter, fork-tender pork belly, guacamole, a hearty power bowl and a juicy burger, while one bar visitor recommends the Painted Desert cocktail and the Ancho Chili Braised Beef Tacos, and another is still thinking about the Aperol Spritz. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and attentive, with managers stopping by tables. The recurring complaint is value and consistency: one diner found the Al Pastor Meatballs and Adobo Shrimp short on flavor and small for the cost, another rated the Branzino below expectations for the price, and a conference guest waited about an hour for food on two visits with a group. Hotel breakfast reviewers describe a U shaped buffet setup that created a long line.
Customer Review Summary
The dining room draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers describing high ceilings, spacious welcoming decor and a patio several single out as the best seat. Close behind is the food that lands well: the buffalo cauliflower comes up more than once, alongside warm bread with sweet and savory butter, fork-tender pork belly, guacamole, a hearty power bowl and a juicy burger, while one bar visitor recommends the Painted Desert cocktail and the Ancho Chili Braised Beef Tacos, and another is still thinking about the Aperol Spritz. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and attentive, with managers stopping by tables. The recurring complaint is value and consistency: one diner found the Al Pastor Meatballs and Adobo Shrimp short on flavor and small for the cost, another rated the Branzino below expectations for the price, and a conference guest waited about an hour for food on two visits with a group. Hotel breakfast reviewers describe a U shaped buffet setup that created a long line.
Featured reviews
- Chakra Gardner
“DINNER MENU: CRAB TACOS — although not punching with flavor, were refreshing and zesty. I …”
- Larry The Fairy
“We came in for my brother-in-law’s birthday brunch and had such an amazing experience from start to finish! The service was incredible — everyone was so friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcomed. The food was absolutely …”
- isaiah degohermano
“Came with my family for a Mother’s Day dinner. Let’s get straight to the point. Food quality met below expectations and especially for the price and atmosphere. I’ve ordered the Branzino they had to offer and the best thing by far on the …”
- Kymberli C.
“Delicious food, great ambiance and welcoming staff. I stopped in with a few girlfriends for a quick brunch this past weekend. We were sat immediately and greeted by our waiter right away. He was friendly, provided great recommendations for food and drinks. My burger was prepared beautifully. It was juicy and flavorful. All of the other food was good as well. The drinks were great as well! I would absolutely revisit to try their other selections.”
- reviewed
“Better for atmosphere on the patio. If you’re staying at the Sheraton, the free breakfast fo Platinum/Titanium is imho not worth it, I’d stick with the points and grab breakfast is the club. The setup was inefficient as they have a tiny area set up in a U shaped section that created a long line.”
Hours
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Highlights
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
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- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Offerings· 12
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves healthy options
- Has private dining room
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Planning· 2
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 7
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Paid multi-storey car park
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Service options· 1
- On-site services available
- Highlights· 7
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Serves local speciality
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
Location
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- The Compass4.21,5380.2 mi$60–70Reservations
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- Hanny's4.42,6620.2 mi$20–60Reservations
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- Pa'La Wood Fired Cooking4.45340.2 mi$50–100Reservations
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarcaraGood for kids · Reservations | 4.1543 | — | $20–30 | buffalo cauliflower, beef tacos, hotel buffet breakfast |
| The CompassReservations | 4.21,538 | 0.2 mi | $60–70 | rotating dining floor, steak, spaghetti and meatballs |
| Hanny'sReservations | 4.42,662 | 0.2 mi | $20–60 | airline chicken, basement dolls display, mannequin art piece |
| Pa'La Wood Fired CookingReservations | 4.4534 | 0.2 mi | $50–100 | sweet potatoes, live jazz music, wagyu omakase |
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