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Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal, Boulders Resort

4.4
4.4
2279 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified
The Spotted Donkey Cantina, at el Pedregal, is quickly earning a reputation as the place for Mexican cuisine in North Scottsdale. A fun and festive setting with spacious outdoor dinning options. And with a tequila list boasting dozens of varieties (including our exclusive Herradura double-barrel Reposado Tequila), an innovative menu, and a large outdoor patio with scenic desert vistas, it’s really no surprise

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2 people

11:00 p.m.


Booked 20 times today

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Private dining

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Unspecified

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (480) 488-3358

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    Please call for more details about private event dining.

  • Private party facilities

    Experience the lively atmosphere and unique food at The Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal. Choose from a menu of Mexican classics and 46 varieties of Tequila while sitting outside in the large patio underneath the Arizona sky or in our private, intimate dining room.

  • Private party contact

    Private Event Coordinator: (480) 488-9009 ext. 1956

  • Neighbourhood

    North Scottsdale

  • Cross Street

    Carefree Hwy

  • Parking Details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,279 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Unspecified

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  1. GrgWln

    Pittsburgh

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had seats outside on the deck on a beautiful late spring evening. Our food came super fast. Server was very attentive. Food was very good.
  2. MIke

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    $45 for a shot of tequila seems a bit much. :( Other than that, all was well.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Had to pay extra for chips and salsa. One meal had to be remade because the taco shells were burnt. Overpriced for what it is. This was our first time and we will not return.
  4. CraigF

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife Debbie and I always love the food, service and atmosphere at SPC. Jim did a great job!
  5. LauraW

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience2
    Terrible service Cinco de Mayo and no fun vibe at all The food was good
  6. AnnM

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    An early Cinco de Mayo dinner. Very accommodating staff, customer oriented, food fine, great guacamole and chips. Definitely enjoyed and will return.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience5
    Service was good. Food was below average with a very limited menu. Slaw on the tacos had a very strong vinegar flavor. 
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very enjoyable. Prompt courteous servic and delightful patio
  9. NeilP

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Will not return for a long time! The service was poor, the place has lost it's way
  10. Robin

    Seattle

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great, anytime for any reason !! Thank for always being for helpful with suggestion and great with service. Always a happy a pleasant place to spend time.
  11. Thebuoyking

    Phoenix

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    classical texmex. Great margaritas (el pedregal Margarita outstanding). Service was responsive to our needs and desires. Helped us split bill three ways. Ate inside since it was a little warm but outside deck has been great in the past.
  12. DanaH

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food as always was excellent, service could have been better.
  13. PeterC

    Seattle

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our meals were excellent, and the service was very good.
  14. DeniseS

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Chris was very professional and attentive! Thank you Chris
  15. DennisT

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very entertaining and enjoyable time! Apps and drinks were great!
  16. Pattie

    Phoenix

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Delicious food. I always get the same thing. Salmon on a crispy flour tortilla with black beans, mango, cabbage & yummy sauce. The salmon is always cooked perfectly My husband & son get the tacos. 4 nice size lightly crispy flour tortillas with your choice of pork, beef, chicken, & now they have a vegetarian one. They loved them. We really enjoyed our dinner. I love the new remodel. It looks fresh & so much lighter. Thank You 😊
  17. ANNETTEC

    Minneapolis

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great spot to eat - Ease of making reservation, service was great and food was wonderful. We had steak and pork fajitas and also the chicken protein bowl.
  18. badink

    Phoenix

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious as always. NChos and salmon are winners.
  19. BobS

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    service was pretty slow and prices a little high for what you get.
  20. DonnaG

    Treasure Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Cute atmosphere and terrific service but food needs some help—heavy, greasy and super salty. We had enchilada’s and soup and apps. Good spot for a drink.
  21. SarahS

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Andre, was amazing! He was knowledgeable and personable and made our dining experience the best! The food was all amazing. The pork stew, mahi mahi tacos and steak and shrimp burrito were amazing! We will definitely be back.
  22. kj0023

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food was good but portions were very small. What s normally included with entrees was an extra cost. Got pricey
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    What a disappointing experience. Food was not good- charcoal bits in the carne asada, chicken enchiladas with no sauce or flavor, nachos tasted like the had pizza sauce on them and the Guacamole tasted like it was not homemade and was so limey. Our server disappeared mid meal and this made for a very long and painful meal especially when the food was inedible. Apparently the server left so others did their best to pitch in. Conner was doing the work of 3 people and kept his smile- the only redeeming moment. Would not recommend this and the Boulders should certainly work to up their dining game.
  24. Helenebm

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience4
    Location is great food was good service very poor. Our waiter had no support/ busboy no helper refilling water dirty plates all over our table empty glasses pulling up!!! I was embarrassed to have brought 6 people for a business dinner ! And the place was NOT busy. Under unqualified staff.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great and Chris was awesome!
  26. edancar

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was solid and the food is always fresh with high-quality ingredients.
  27. DebraM

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    We had high expectations for the Spotted Donkey, based on other reviews. We ordered chips and salsa (not free) and the salsas were simply awful. A soupy orange salsa with little flavor, a black bean salsa that was sweet (!?)and a green salsa that was…green. My special Pedregal Margarita was like no other margarita I’ve ever had. Something was off. Pineapple maybe? The waitress, who worked hard and was very friendly, swapped out my margarita for a classic one, which was good. Our entrees were very mediocre. The beef tasted like pot roast, the chicken was tender but bland and the carnitas were forgettable too. Where was the freshness? What about some spice and chiles? This was not Mexican food IMO. Just something made to look like it. Sorry but there was nothing I ate that I enjoyed.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Had a special dinner with friends. They enjoyed their burger and fish tacos. My husband I got steak and shrimp fajitas and they were under seasoned with very little protein/meat. Mostly veg. The queso app was very runny too. For $116 (no drinks, pre tip) pretty average.
  29. jmkinaz

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food and the drinks at the Spotted Donkey Cantina were excellent as always, which is why we often choose it for special occasions. We are never disappointed!
  30. jamesflan

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We ate outside which was great on a cool evening. Waiter was very nice, food was very good, and the prices were reasonable. We were a party of six and everyone was very satisfied with the meal and evening.
  31. ButchK

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    Overall lunch was ok. Staff wasn’t as helpful as they as they could have been to help us getting a table out of direct sunlight. Overheard server telling other server in sarcastic manner that we were playing musical chairs. 🧐
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were greeted and seated right away. We did have reservations though. Food and drinks were delicious. Good quality and portion for the price. Our waiter was quick and efficient.
  33. StephenD

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    This place was renovated and lost its charm. Food and service passable at best. Won’t be going back.
  34. CarmenD

    Phoenix

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall1food4service5ambience4
    It happened again, the host tried to sit us outside when my reservation specific said "indoor standard sitting", it took for ever for the host to say what table she look not too happy about it, which we do not understand because not only our reservation stated clearly that we choose indoors, but they restaurant was still with empty tables when we left the premises. Also they host did not assign our table to anyone with have to finally ask a waiter if she can please find out who will take care of our table to place our order and finally a male person very polite apologized in their behalf because he explained they did not informed to him our table was assigned to him, he did provided us with very good service.
  35. Judi

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    We always enjoyed dining at The Spotted Donkey. Yesterday, we were told that Happy Hour is no longer offered from 4-6pm unless you sit at the bar. Nowhere did I read that Happy Hour is now only served at the bar. It was slightly disappointing!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and the cocktails were spot on. Both of our dinner entrees were fabulous. Deep flavors and arrived quickly.
  37. KathyS

    Phoenix

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Overall was very good. We did order an appetizer which was not delivered. Was going to follow up on it, but dinner was delivered before waiter came back. We were not charged for it.
  38. HeatherC

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fabulous, which is why we always visit your restaurant every year when we come to Arizona. Our waiter. Chris was fantastic and personable.
  39. BarbaraK

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, great drinks and great food. We were sitting at the side so it was not very loud and easy to have a great conversation with our party. Highly recommend :)
  40. KatieW

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great patio to enjoy the AZ Spring weather! Food and drinks were great, will definitely be back!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal, Boulders Resort offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 488-3358.

Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal, Boulders Resort is rated 4.4 stars by 2279 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

11:00 p.m.


Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal, Boulders Resort

34505 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85266

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Carefree Hwy

  • Neighbourhood

    North Scottsdale

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Unspecified

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Private Lot

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (480) 488-3358

  • Catering

    Please call for more details about private event dining.

  • Private party facilities

    Experience the lively atmosphere and unique food at The Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal. Choose from a menu of Mexican classics and 46 varieties of Tequila while sitting outside in the large patio underneath the Arizona sky or in our private, intimate dining room.

  • Private party contact

    Private Event Coordinator: (480) 488-9009 ext. 1956

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