Chico Malo

50 W Jefferson St, Phoenix
(602) 603-9363

Recent Reviews

Jade Love

Had a show at the stand up live. Figures we grab a bite. It looked amazing and the music outside was dope they has a dj , it was a vibe. We sat at the bar but best to reserve and or call ahead on busy event nights for a seat. But luckily the bar seats were open for 2. The appetizer of chips and guacamole eeeeh it was alright . I even like chipotle guac over this. Even if they were awarded for it. The plates that we tried (enchilada and the duck empenadas*)were again alright despite the reviews and the online presentation of the plate didn't come out that way. A little displease but very surprised on their red sauce. Not everyone can capture that smokey chipotle sauce, they did that well? but willing to try again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa

Musy Castellanos

The place is decorated very very nice, the service was also good, although the food was not good, what caught my attention the most was that I decided to go on Mother's Day to spend some time with my family but the music was too loud in addition to That next to me there were more than 10 people who were having a scandal, who were laughing, shouting and hitting the table as if they were in the garden of their house. What an unpleasant experience, I literally left with a headache and would never return!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 3

Michael Bott

Service was great! Food was well prepared and served hot! Drinks were AMAZING! ☠️The Dead Men Tell No Tales?‍☠️ was incredible! Only drawback, we sat on the patio it was after 10pm and the music was so loud from the bar above it drowned out the music from Chico Malo and some conversation but the music upstairs wasn’t bad so I can’t complain too much!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carmen

Absolutely an amazing experience here across the board. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sanroop Ramesh

The service was so horrible, giving the wine in the wrong glass, no utensils of napkins or extra plates. They made us wait longer and let some people cut the line at times. The food portions were good but I would say that chipotle would have a better customer service.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

edrianee penuelas

Dallas was an amazing server! I’m in the service industry and he went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and at home! He really is an amazing server!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Swsaka Kumat

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Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dexter Moon

This is definitely a vibe. Pricey but definitely a great place to take your significant other to impress them. I'm sure we received a different experience than most but the bartenders were awesome. They created drinks for us. Definitely a vibe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Duck Breast Al Pastor

Went to Brunch on Mother's day. Food was great. I got the Torta, my wife got the Enchiladas, and my daughter got the Carne Asada Fries. Torta was mind blowing. Enchiladas were really good. Fries were good too but could have come with more Carne Asada. Only real knock on the place is the music is LOUD. But the value was great. Even with a Mimosa and three meals off the brunch menu, we left spending under $100 for three people even after tip.

Overall the food is excellent, but the restaurant needs to work on the host staff, which just assumes whichever table they throw your menus at is fine without asking and then walks away. Food was excellent, but timing of courses needs work. Our server Jordan was very attentive and did a great job.

It's ok! Nothing super special. One of us had a hair in our food and they still charged for the plate. They did bring a new one, but I think when something like that happens, they should comp that meal. Too pricy for what you get.

delpy

The food and the vibe of the place was great! Love the ambience of downtown Phoenix with outdoor seating in a perfect weather. The Margarita we got made me or order another one will definitely come back for the food and experience.

The wait staff was subpar. The place was probably 2/3 full, but bartender didn't wait on us for 15 minutes. Same with waiter at table. I had to get the manager who final got our food and drinks taken care.

Susan L.

We were really excited to try this place, but it didn't live up to the hype. Service was extremely slow (more than 20 minutes to get our drinks) and food came out cold. The smoked prime rib sounded delicious on the menu, but was so stringy and fatty not even a steak knife could cut through it. Very little actual meat, such a bummer. Cool patio though.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Lo

We made a reservation and were able to walk in at 6:30pm. It is a pretty dark and dim lit restaurant. There are people on dates and groups dining. The trio dip was good, ceviche was okay. The birria entree was not that great, meat was very dry and hard to eat. Our server was passive aggressive and not that attentive, it made the experience bad since the food wasn’t that great. The cocktails are amazing though. I would come again for drinks and appetizers, the entrees aren’t worth the price tag. The elote side was good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Elote

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