Ocotillo Restaurant
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About Ocotillo Restaurant
Ocotillo Restaurant is an American restaurant, bar, and cocktail lounge in Phoenix, serving locally sourced, seasonal American fare at 3243 N 3rd St Suite A. The setting pairs a cavernous dining room with a modern industrial look, and the menu spans a wide range of price points. The Eggplant Meatballs Warm Polenta Basil Pesto Parmesan Balsamico and the Breakfast Chimichanga are among the most popular dishes, while the Cauliflower Appetizer rounds out the starters. Reservations are advised for the main dining room, and the bar and lounge area offer a separate spot for drinks and smaller plates.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
280 dishes · mains $5–336Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pappardelle braised pork shank, ribeye, grilled chicken wings and outdoor bar.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pappardelle braised pork shank, ribeye, grilled chicken wings and outdoor bar.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently single out the pappardelle pasta, praising the in-house made noodles and the tender braised meat, whether pork or lamb shank. Close behind, reviewers highlight the ribeye, baby back ribs, and charred sweet potato, along with cocktails like the passion fruit cocktail and a lavender cocktail. The spacious layout with an outdoor bar, misters, and fire pit draws frequent mention. A recurring caveat centers on parking, which multiple reviewers call limited, though several note ample street or dirt lot alternatives. One brunch reviewer felt rushed at seating with no greeting, and another found a margarita was more ice than beverage. When a steak arrived overdone on one visit, the kitchen immediately rectified it.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently single out the pappardelle pasta, praising the in-house made noodles and the tender braised meat, whether pork or lamb shank. Close behind, reviewers highlight the ribeye, baby back ribs, and charred sweet potato, along with cocktails like the passion fruit cocktail and a lavender cocktail. The spacious layout with an outdoor bar, misters, and fire pit draws frequent mention. A recurring caveat centers on parking, which multiple reviewers call limited, though several note ample street or dirt lot alternatives. One brunch reviewer felt rushed at seating with no greeting, and another found a margarita was more ice than beverage. When a steak arrived overdone on one visit, the kitchen immediately rectified it.
Featured reviews
- Phillip Alger
“Our brunch experience was unfortunately not what we expected. After being seated, we were immediately asked what drinks we wanted without any greeting or welcome. It felt very rushed, as if the focus was simply on placing an order rather …”
- Louis D'Angelo
“We started out with Drinks, a Margarita for me that was more ice than beverage. Service was great, our waiter Greg was Johnny on the spot and offered recommendations. We had the roasted sweet potato. We also had a kale salad as well as one of the other salads. Once you have it you’ll know why it’s $14 on the menu. Personally, I enjoyed the fresh made pasta over the meats but that’s not to say the rib eye my gf had was cooked perfectly to a medium rare and can say it had a nice ratio of beef to fat. I had the tagliatelle with shrimp, fennel, basil and Parmesan cheese that was absolutely delicious. If you’re a fan of fresh made pasta, this is a must do. The dessert was meh, would get it again. Definitely worth it!”
- Alexis Sanchez
“Update: hubby and i returned for sure night. Hubby got the sirloin steak and I got the pappardelle which were absolutely delicious! The pappardelle came with a lamb shanks the size of this hammer and was so tender. For an appetizer we got the chicken wings were delightfully spicy but sweet! ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Hubby and I came for date night and this place is really cool. They have the main dining restaraunt and bar, an open dining patio with misters and outdoor bar. And the a separate bar altogether on the property just for fun. We had the baby back ribs which were equally tender and crispy, a little salty for my pallet but overall they were decent. Hubby got the Ribeye which was as big as my size 8 shoe (no joke) and it came with veggies and a delicious bed of mashed potatoes. I got the parpadelle pasta which is made in house and it was delicious. Perfect amount of spice and savory flavors. We will be back again for sure! Parking itself is on the small side in the actual restaraunt lot but there is plenty of street parking and even a separate dirt lot we parked in.”
- Brian Bledsoe
“We visited for valentine's day and opted for their special. The steak was overdone the first time but they immediately rectified the issue. The lobster mac and asparagus was amazing!”
- Evelyn S
“Such a wonderful night filled with fresh delicious food and the tastiest drinks. I’ve never had a better lavender cocktail. John, our server was so knowledgeable and passionate adding so much joy to our dining experience! We got the coconut …”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Locally sourced, seasonal American fare in a cavernous space with a modern industrial vibe.”
- Has fast service
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
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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- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Offerings· 14
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves healthy options
- Serves organic dishes
- Has private dining room
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Service options· 2
- Offers delivery
- On-site services available
- Highlights· 9
- Has fast service
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
- Serves local speciality
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Plenty of parking
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 7
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 6
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Location
How Ocotillo Restaurant compares to nearby restaurants
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- Palma4.41,398 reviews1.9 mi
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Ocotillo Restaurant This shop | Restaurant Progress | First & Last | Palma | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4(2,537) | 4.7(533) | 4.5(720) | 4.4(1,398) | |
| Price | $20–60 | $60–70 | $20–70 | $20–40 |
| Distance | — | 1.3 mi | 1.9 mi | 1.9 mi |
| Open today | ||||
| Vegan options | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Vegetarian options | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Good for kids | ✓ | — | — | — |
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