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Carcara, Phoenix, AZ

Carcara

4.4
4.4
590 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
320 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2128

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Lively
Carcara is a space curated to provide a resonating dining experience evoking the heritage and history of the local Phoenix community and welcoming all to immerse themselves in the destination.

Grounded with a strong sense of place we celebrate local, indigenous & seasonal ingredients through native American and Sonoran-inspired cuisine with hand-crafted cocktails.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Create Memories with Exceptional Dining Experiences
  • Private party contact
    Tammi Chapman: (602) 817-5327
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown Phoenix
  • Cross Street
    3rd Street & Van Buren
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Carcara Mother's Day Brunch

    US$120.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Carcara Mother's Day Brunch Buffet Adult Price - $120++ Child Price (4-12) - $40++ Tax and Automatic 18% Service Charge added to every check. What's Included: Unlimited Mimosas Live Music - 930AM to 330PM Photography - 11AM to 3PM Live Butterfly Release - 10AM to 2PM Food Includes: Raw Bar, Carving Stations, Omelet Station, Salads, Breakfast Classics, Entrees, Kid's Corner, Pastries, Chef's Selection Dessert Display Parking is available through Valet or on Basement Level. Parking Validation available for 3 hours.
    Carcara Mother's Day Brunch photo
  • Carcara Easter Brunch Buffet

    US$110.00 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Carcara Easter Brunch Buffet Adult Price - $110++ Child Price (4-12) - $40++ Tax and Automatic 18% Service Charge added to every check. What's Included: Unlimited Mimosas Live Music - 930AM to 330PM Caricature Artist - 11AM to 2PM Photography - 11AM to 3PM Easter Bunny Appearance - 11AM to 2PM Food Includes: Raw Bar, Carving Stations, Salads, Breakfast Classics, Entrees, Kid's Corner, Chef's Selection Dessert Display, and much more! Parking is available through Valet or on Basement Level of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel. Parking Validation available for 3 hours.
    Carcara Easter Brunch Buffet photo

Private dining

What 590 people are saying

Carcara reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carcara offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and service" in a beautiful setting. The restaurant is praised for its "amazing atmosphere" and standout dishes like the short rib tacos and steak. Service is often highlighted as "excellent," and the ambiance is perfect for special occasions and events.
590 Reviews
  1. Ryan

    Orlando5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent bar to sit at with a great team of bartenders. Food was ok, options were nothing to get excited about.
    CarcaraResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Ryan, We appreciate you mentioning the pleasant interactions you had with our associates and that you had a nice time with us. That said, we regret to hear that you did not thoroughly enjoy our food offerings. We will follow up with our food and beverage team, as we always want to know how to improve our guest experience. Thank you for your review, and we look forward to hosting you again soon at Carcara. Restaurant Management

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  2. Jennifer

    Phoenix1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great but the food was horrible. The Caesar salad had absolutely zero flavor, the chicken was so dry we couldn’t even cut through it, the grilled broccolini was also dry and hard to eat. The only thing that was decent were the cocktails. Definitely would not return for anything food related. Overpriced and horrible.
    CarcaraResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Jennifer, We apologize for the issues you had with our food offerings. We do our best to deliver only the finest food to our guests, but we understand you were dissatisfied. We will speak with our culinary team about your concerns, as we are committed to continually improving our guest experience. On a positive note, we are happy to see you liked our friendly service. We hope you will reconsider and revisit us soon. Restaurant Management

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  3. Jeff

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best spots in Downtown, amazing food and service!
    CarcaraResponded on April 11, 2025
    Dear Jeff, We are glad you loved our delicious food offerings and friendly service. We will share your kind words with our entire team. Thank you for being our guest at Carcara, and we look forward to serving you again soon. Restaurant Management

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing atmosphere and food. Service friendly. We received free drink and cake for our anniversary ❤️
    CarcaraResponded on April 5, 2025
    Dear Guest, We are glad our location was perfect for your anniversary. We are happy you were impressed with our friendly service and delicious food offerings. We are also pleased you loved our pleasant atmosphere. Thank you for celebrating with us at Carcara, and we wish you all the best. Restaurant Management

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  5. Chris VIP

    Milwaukee25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Jessica was a great server and the food was amazing!
    CarcaraResponded on March 31, 2025
    Dear Chris, We are pleased to know Jessica did an excellent job taking care of you, and it will be our pleasure to pass along the kind remarks. We are also happy you loved our delicious food offerings. Thank you for letting us know how much you enjoyed your time at Carcara, and we all look forward to seeing you again soon. Restaurant Management

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  6. Mary

    San Francisco23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, limited red wine selection by the glass
    CarcaraResponded on April 1, 2025
    Dear Mary, We are glad you had a great time with us and that you enjoyed our delicious food offerings. Additionally, we appreciate your comments regarding red wine choices. This will be addressed with our team to see where we can improve our guest experience. It was a pleasure serving you at Carcara, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.  Restaurant Management

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  7. John VIP

    New York City74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We didn’t realize our 4pm reservation was only for happy hour apps until the 5pm dinner menu. However, we were pleasantly surprised that ordering a bunch of apps was actually even better for us before the baseball game at 5:10pm! Also- Janice, our waitress, was spectacular!
    CarcaraResponded on March 30, 2025
    Dear John, We are pleased to know Janice did an excellent job taking care of you, and it will be our pleasure to pass along the kind remarks. We are also happy you had a great time with us and that we exceeded your expectations. Thank you for being our guest at Carcara, and we look forward to serving you again soon. Restaurant Management

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  8. Jenna

    Phoenix3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Really nice looking place and menu, and the location was close to an event we were attending. They got us right in even though we were early for our reservation, but our table was sort of in the walk way. Service took awhile, but it was pleasant. The food was okay. One person’s burger came with tomatoes even though they requested none. Another person’s halibut looked delicious but very small. My risotto was undercooked, and I only got through a few bites including a raw, hard beet. There was no flavor other than the ridiculous amount of pepper which must have been trying to mask the fact that the risotto was a thick, stodgy blob of uncooked rice. They were good enough to take it off the bill, but I didn’t end up getting to eat or ordering another dish because my mouth was so numb from all the pepper. Really disappointing, though the burger meals looked good. Won’t be returning sadly, but three stars and appreciate how considerate the staff was.
    CarcaraResponded on March 27, 2025
    Dear Jenna, We apologize that you did not thoroughly enjoy our food offerings and for the inconvenience this caused you. We will follow up with our food and beverage team, as we always want to know how to improve our guest experience. Additionally, we understand that the compensation we have provided will not change your experience. However, we hope you now feel more comfortable with our attempt to resolve this unfortunate situation. Thank you for your patience, and we hope you will stay with us another time so we can provide you with a much more satisfying visit. Restaurant Management

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  9. Shelby VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good experience. Will absolutely be coming back.
    CarcaraResponded on March 26, 2025
    Dear Shelby, We work hard to give our guests an exceptional dining experience; therefore, we are delighted to learn that your time with us was outstanding. Thank you for the great rating, and we are excited about your next visit to Carcara. Restaurant Management

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  10. Tabatha

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was absolutely phenomenal! Highly recommend the ceviche! Yum! Steak was cooked to perfection and chopped salad was so good! Must try
    CarcaraResponded on March 20, 2025
    Dear Tabatha, We are delighted that we were a memorable part of your vacation here in the area. We are especially pleased to know our ceviche, Steak, and salad were the highlight of your dining experience. Thank you for visiting us, and we look forward to hosting you again soon at Carcara. Restaurant Management

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FAQs

Carcara is rated 4.4 stars by 590 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Carcara

320 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2128

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    3rd Street & Van Buren
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown Phoenix
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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