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Bacanora

$50 and over

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 22 times today

Hot spot
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Nestled in the heart of historic Grand Avenue, Bacanora defies tradition with its ambiance, intimacy, and flavors. Born from the visionary mind of James Beard award-winning Rene Andrade, Bacanora isn’t just a restaurant; but rather an experience. Rene and his team have shaped Bacanora into a haven for those seeking a taste of home and a warm hug with hospitality. Sticking to the roots of Sonoran cuisine, everything is carefully crafted over open flame y puro amor at Bacanora. If he’s up, then Phoenix is up!

RESERVATIONS FOR MARCH WILL BECOME AVAILABLE TO BOOK ON FEBRUARY 1ST AT 9:00AM!
You may still experience a wait time upon arrival due to reservations being booked back-to-back at all tables. Please practice patience and understanding if this occurs because we are working as hard as possible to get everyone sat on time and to have a great experience.

Parking can be found in the parking lot across McKinley from the restaurant, it is reserved for guests of Bragg’s and neighbors.

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James Beard Award2024

From the OpenTable editors: Bacanora fired up the grill in downtown Phoenix in 2021, quickly making a nationwide splash with praise pouring in from The New York Times, Esquire, and local outlets—leading to a James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest in 2024 for Rene Andrade. It's all thanks to Andrade's flavorful Sonoran cuisine—think tomahawk steaks and pineapples dangling over an open flame—agave cocktails, and natural wine in the casual, intimate space.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(602) 612-4018
Website
https://www.bacanoraphx.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1301 NW Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2340
Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2024
Neighbourhood
West Phoenix
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 108 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Phoenix / Arizona
Mexican
Phoenix
Best Service
Phoenix
Hot spot
Phoenix
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bacanora enchants diners with "amazing food," "wonderful service," and a "cozy and lively atmosphere." The menu, highlighting authentic Sonoran cuisine, features standout dishes like birria, pollo asado, and scallop ceviche. While reservations can be challenging, the "exceptional service" and "flavorful" culinary offerings make it worth the effort.

108 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Yosemite8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! JUST WOW!! Brunch lived up to expectations and flavors were great. Started with the cucumber salad and it had just the right heat. Grapefruit mimosas were a favorite. I had the coffee rub short ribs with potatoes and golden yellow over easy eggs with a few fresh tortillas. Let’s just say I’m glad I saved a tortillas because I used the last one to clean the bowl. Delicious.
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Randy VIP
Phoenix29 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I can see why reservations are so hard to get at this restaurant. Just a few tables in the bar very intimate weight. Staff is quite attentive and helpful but the food is the star! started with the Elote and cucumber salad… both amazing. A little disappointed that you’ll only get one cob of corn With the Elote appetizer. We had the burrito and the pork shank….,just absolutely fantastic. We will be back.
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Doug
Kansas City87 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service are outstanding. I highly recommend Bacanora!
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Julie VIP
Portland33 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bacanora is a dining experience that should not be missed! This was our first experience with the “new” menu, and it did not disappoint. I definitely recommend sharing items!! The servers are outstanding and can help you make beverage and food choices that will leave you ready to book another reservation when you get home.
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Lori VIP
Chicago51 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was fabulous!! Our servers all explained the options and assisted in any way they could! I would go back tomorrow!! Food amazing!! Music- a little loud! Had the strawberry ice cream for dessert- WOW!! So yummy!! Had the 40oz steak and shared with 4 people- so good!!
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Sheila
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was wonderful, so was our waitress. But the music was way to loud for our liking.
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Robert VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply incredible. Everything we expected plus so much more. We'll be back!
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Diana
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely brunch and excellent service! Very helpful and gracious staff. Food is delicious!
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal experience celebrating my husband’s birthday. Offered us bubbly on the house and comped the dessert 🍮 Everything we ordered tasted exceptional. We indulged in the 40oz ribeye platter we loved the family style serving and presentation. The appetizers we ordered were the elote 🌽 and the squash. Such ab awesome time we will be back.
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Abe
Phoenix4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It exceeded our expectations. Everything tasted great. The only part we didn’t like was that we were rushed out at 90 minutes.
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FAQs

Bacanora offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (602) 612-4018.

Bacanora is rated 4.8 stars by 108 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1301 NW Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2340

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2024
Neighbourhood
West Phoenix
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://www.bacanoraphx.com/
Phone number
(602) 612-4018

Bacanora

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