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Tía Carmen - Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Tía Carmen - Phoenix

4.6
4.6
921 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southwest

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2 people
20:30
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
Led by renowned Chef Angelo Sosa, Tía Carmen celebrates the local landscape, farmers and community of the Southwest. Tía Carmen features a mix of tradition and modernity with bold, elemental cooking complimented by exciting cocktails and a top-notch wine list.

Reservations are recommended, walk-in guests are welcome and will be accommodated based on availability.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southwest, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–1:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (480) 293-3636
  • Website
    http://www.tiacarmendesertridge.com/
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Angelo Sosa
  • Private party facilities
    Tía Carmen pays homage to Chef Sosa's Aunt (Tía) Carmen and celebrates the local landscape, farmers and community of the Southwest reflecting a mix of tradition and modernity.
  • Private party contact
    Mayra O'Harris : (480) 293-3681

Experiences

  • JW Marriott Desert Ridge Thanksgiving Grand Brunch

    US$49.00 - US$169.00 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    This experience will feature traditional harvest favorites plus a bountiful tour through the unique dishes of Tia Carmen and Kembara by celebrity chef Angelo Sosa. Seating will be offered in both Kembara and Tia Carmen restaurants. Your selection for indoor or outdoor seating requests are pre-assigned during the initial reservation. The Grand Mercado will be served on the patio between both restaurants. Non-alcoholic beverages are included in the price. Tax and 20% gratuity applies to all checks, no discounts apply. A credit card will be required for all reservations at the time of booking. In the event of inclement weather, all reservations for outdoor seating will be accommodated indoors.
    JW Marriott Desert Ridge Thanksgiving Grand Brunch photo

  • Guaranteed Cabana Table - Outdoor Patio

    US$25.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Guarantee a cabana table on our outdoor patio to enhance your Tia Carmen experience. Food & Beverage is NOT included. Purchase reserves a cabana table ONLY.
    Guaranteed Cabana Table - Outdoor Patio photo

  • Tia Carmen Chef's Menu

    US$85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for our 5-course prix fixe chef's tasting menu! This menu celebrates local ingredients and Chef Angelo's most popular dishes at Tia Carmen. A wine pairing is available to enhance the dining experience. We also offer a vegetarian prix fixe menu upon request. The tasting menu is served per person and cannot be shared. All guests of the party are asked to participate. See you soon!
    Tia Carmen Chef's Menu photo

Menu

Tia Carmen Favorites

Greens + Fruits

  • Citrus + Beet Salad

    bitter greens, mole negro vinaigrette

    • Fall Harvest Baby Greens

      • Fresh Fruit Ceviche

        • Quinoa & Baby Kale Salad

          Tia Carmen Favorites

          Grilled Meat + Seafood

          • Sea Scallop

            corn puree, elote spiced corn, petite cilantro

            • Wagyu Tri-Tips Kebabs

              sesame leaf, pickled onions, serrano chile, thai basil

              • Wagyu Tomahawk

                bone marrow butter, aged tepary bean mole negro

                • Tia Carmen's Chicken Guisado

                  chicken thigh, castelvetrano olive, chimayo chile, garlic, turmeric rice

                  Kembara Signatures

                  Salad + Skewers

                  • Green Papaya Salad

                    salted egg, tomato, charred beans, fish sauce

                    • Chicken Satay Skewer

                      turmeric, lemongrass, ginger, cashew sauce

                      • Shiitake Mushroom + Leek Skewer

                        truffle tare, soy

                        Kembara Signatures

                        Wok + Seafood

                        • Crab Fried Rice

                          lump crab, oyster sauce, sugar snap peas, curry leaf

                          • Vegetable Fried Rice

                            vegan oyster sauce, sugar snap peas, curry leaf

                            • Banana Leaf Fish

                              chili sambal, coconut sticky rice

                              Thanksgiving Classics

                              • Herb Roasted Turkey

                                • Prime Rib of Beef

                                  • Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes

                                    • Traditional Stuffing

                                      • Roasted Green Beans

                                        • Brussels Sprouts

                                          • Sweet Potato Puree

                                            Raw Bar

                                            • Kings Crab Legs

                                              • Ceviche

                                                • Poached Shrimp

                                                  • Tuna Thai Jewel

                                                    • Oysters

                                                      Sushi

                                                      • Rolls

                                                        spicy tuna, rainbow, california, shrimp tempura, salmon

                                                        • Nigiri

                                                          ebi, hamachi, sake, maguro

                                                          Charcuterie, Spreads & Breads

                                                            Omelet

                                                            • made to order

                                                              crab, shrimp, bacon, ham, chicken sausage, peppers, onions, roasted beech mushrooms, spinach, jalapenos, cheddar, goat cheese

                                                              Children's Offerings

                                                              • Chicken Tenders

                                                                • Cheeseburger Sliders

                                                                  • Mac n' Cheese

                                                                    Dessert

                                                                    • Tia Carmen

                                                                      vanilla flan, flourless mole cake, guava posette, fennel biscochitos

                                                                      • Kembara

                                                                        mango sticky rice, lychee macarons, matcha egg custard, almond sesame cookies

                                                                        • Pastries + Pies

                                                                          pumpkin cheesecake, apple tartlets, maple bourbon pecan pie, pumpkin pie, sticky toffee pudding, lemon meringue shooters, brown butter cookies

                                                                          • Gelato + Sorbet

                                                                            vanilla ice cream, belgian chocolate, salted caramel, ube, mango, wild strawberry, chef's selection of assorted cones, toppings and sauces

                                                                            Last updated: 23 September 2024

                                                                            What 921 people are saying

                                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                            4.6
                                                                            4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                            • 4.6Food
                                                                            • 4.6Service
                                                                            • 4.7Ambience
                                                                            • 4.2Value

                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                            Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                            • Phoenix

                                                                              Good for groups

                                                                            Review summary

                                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                            Tía Carmen in Phoenix offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing drinks," "5-star service," and "fun and playful dinner options." Diners rave about the "best Mother's Day" celebrations and the "excellent service" provided by knowledgeable staff like Lonnie and Melissa. The menu is "extremely creative," featuring standout dishes such as wagyu tomahawk, ribeye with bone marrow butter, and tuna crudo. The ambiance is "beautiful," providing both indoor and outdoor seating options. Although some find portions small and prices high, the quality of food and "wonderful service" make it a "must visit" for special occasions.

                                                                            921 Reviews

                                                                            1. Chris

                                                                              Phoenix

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              4.0

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              Dined 1 day ago

                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              The restaurant Tia Carmen is absolutely beautiful. Every employee/ hostess / waiter was very professional & accommodating. We had reservations & seated quickly for 9am breakfast. Table & chairs comfortable. Buffet food selection had quite a bit of selection especially of meat proteins. Which was very good. But even though food was in individual covered containers, food was not hot. Coffee was not hot as well. But otherwise food selection/ display was well done. Would have liked to have seen hot tea offered as well. My husband, Son & Daughter ordered cocktails which were very good. Ambience & setting very relaxing & not at all rushed. Our waiter was excellent, rather exceptional. So sorry I didn’t get his name. Would go again for special occasion for breakfast/ lunch Buffet. Thank you.

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                                                                            2. David

                                                                              Chicago

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              Dined 3 days ago

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                              Very lovely dinner last night. We had the tasting menu with the wine pairing. Interesting and creative flavor combinations. The tuna was amazing as was the steak. The staff was extremely friendly,attentive, and knowledgeable. Only downside we saw was the ambient noise level was quite high. 
                                                                              Tía Carmen - PhoenixResponded 2 days ago
                                                                              Dear David, What a pleasure reading your comments. We believe in the impact and power that food can have and want every guest to know that Tia Carmen is a love letter to the region! Thank you for leaving your review and for the generous remarks about our caring associates and epicurean delights. We value your specific feedback and want you to know our team is always available to help make you as comfortable as possible. We hope to see you again soon. Atentamente, Maritza Portillo General Manager

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                                                                            3. Bobo

                                                                              Philadelphia

                                                                              48 reviews

                                                                              vip
                                                                              5.0

                                                                              48 reviews

                                                                              Dined 4 days ago

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Great experience all around. Best margaritas and food was interesting, well presented and great tasting. Server was fabulous too.
                                                                              Tía Carmen - PhoenixResponded 1 day ago
                                                                              Dear Bobo, What a pleasure reading your comments. We believe in the impact and power that food can have and want every guest to know that Tia Carmen is a love letter to the region! Thank you for leaving your review and for the generous remarks about our food offerings and our service. We hope to see you again soon. Atentamente, Maritza Portillo General Manager

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                                                                            4. brooke

                                                                              Phoenix

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              vip
                                                                              5.0

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Cool ambiance - good food, smaller servings though. Drinks are great
                                                                              Tía Carmen - PhoenixResponded 5 days ago
                                                                              Dear Brooke, Thank you for dining with us and sharing your review. We believe that food is more than just a meal, it's an experience, and we are so glad you could join us and taste the love and the spirit of Tia Carmen. Thank you for mentioning how much you enjoyed our amazing ambiance, along with our delicious food and drinks. We look forward to serving you again! Atentamente, Maritza Portillo General Manager

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                                                                            5. Justin

                                                                              Phoenix

                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 12 November 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              One of the best restaurants in the state. Get the pork chop.
                                                                              Tía Carmen - PhoenixResponded on 16 November 2024
                                                                              Dear Justin, We are very grateful for your high compliments. We are delighted we exceeded your expectations. Our menu is based on the indigenous food culture and ingredients sourced from local Arizona farmers and ranchers, celebrating farmers, community, and the land. It is wonderful to hear how much you loved Pork Chop. Thank you for your generous recommendation. All of us here at Tia Carmen look forward to serving you again soon. Atentamente, Maritza Portillo General Manager

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                                                                            6. Raju

                                                                              Las Vegas

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              4.0

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              Dined on 8 November 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                              Service was excellent. Cocktails were really good. I ordered tri tip kabab which was delicious. Vegetarian food was average especially appetizers.
                                                                              Tía Carmen - PhoenixResponded on 9 November 2024
                                                                              Dear Raju, We are pleased your overall dining experience was pleasant and that you loved our inspired service and exquisite cocktails. However, we have noted your comment regarding the vegetarian food, and we will share your comments with our culinary team to enhance our guest dining experience. Thank you for choosing Tia Carmen, and we hope to see you again soon. Atentamente, Maritza Portillo General Manager

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                                                                            7. Lance

                                                                              Atlanta Metro

                                                                              12 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              12 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 6 November 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Flavors in the food were great! Service was superb! Outdoor seating was wonderful!
                                                                              Tía Carmen - PhoenixResponded on 6 November 2024
                                                                              Dear Lance, What a pleasure reading your comments. We believe in the impact and power that food can have and want every guest to know that Tia Carmen is a love letter to the region! Thank you for leaving your review and for the generous remarks about our delectable culinary offerings and attentive service. We value your generous feedback and hope to see you again soon. Atentamente, Maritza Portillo General Manager

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                                                                            8. Jerrold

                                                                              New York City

                                                                              4 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              4 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 5 November 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Food was delicious and our server was courteous and professional. We had the Lamb Ragu and the Tostadas. The presentation was excellent.
                                                                              Tía Carmen - PhoenixResponded on 5 November 2024
                                                                              Dear Jerrold, Thank you for dining with us and sharing your review. We believe that food is more than just a meal, it's an experience, and we are so glad you could join us and taste the love and the spirit of Tia Carmen. Thank you for mentioning how much you enjoyed our delicious food and seamless service. We look forward to serving you again! Atentamente, Maritza Portillo General Manager

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                                                                            9. Dave

                                                                              Tallahassee

                                                                              10 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              10 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 5 November 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Absolutely fantastic!! Staff, food, ambience were perfect
                                                                              Tía Carmen - PhoenixResponded on 14 November 2024
                                                                              Dear Dave, Thank you for the generous compliments about how much you loved dining with us and enjoyed our contemporary Southwest cuisine, attentive service, and ambiance. Tia Carmen pays homage to Chef Sosa's Aunt Carmen, celebrating the local landscape, farmers, and community with a mix of tradition and modernity. Thank you for dining with us, and we hope to see you again soon. Atentamente, Maritza Portillo General Manager

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                                                                            10. stephanie

                                                                              Phoenix

                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                              vip
                                                                              5.0

                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 4 November 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Amazing experience! The menu is not something we were used to so we’re a little concerned but the food was phenomenal. We had the pork chops, purple yam with plantains and pano frito. Excellent.
                                                                              Tía Carmen - PhoenixResponded on 5 November 2024
                                                                              Dear Stephanie, We were pleased to read about your recent visit to Tia Carmen and how fantastic your experience was! Our menu is based on the indigenous food culture and ingredients sourced from local Arizona farmers and ranchers, celebrating farmers, the community, and the land. It is wonderful to hear how much you loved Chef Sosa's mix of tradition and modernity. We appreciate you mentioning how the food was perfectly executed. Thank you again for telling us about your visit; we look forward to seeing you soon. Atentamente, Maritza Portillo General Manager

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                                                                            Tía Carmen - Phoenix is rated 4.6 stars by 921 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                            2 people
                                                                            20:30
                                                                            Booked 30 times today
                                                                            Experiences are available.
                                                                            Google Map for Tía Carmen - Phoenix

                                                                            5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85054-6147

                                                                            Dining areas

                                                                            Additional information

                                                                            • Area
                                                                              Desert Ridge
                                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                                              Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–1:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                            • Price
                                                                              $31 to $50
                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                              Southwest, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
                                                                            • Dining style
                                                                              Casual Elegant
                                                                            • Dress code
                                                                              Business Casual
                                                                            • Parking details
                                                                              Hotel Parking
                                                                            • Payment Options
                                                                              Cash not accepted
                                                                            • Executive Chef
                                                                              Chef Angelo Sosa
                                                                            • Additional
                                                                              Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan
                                                                            • Website
                                                                              http://www.tiacarmendesertridge.com/
                                                                            • Phone number
                                                                              (480) 293-3636
                                                                            • Private party facilities
                                                                              Tía Carmen pays homage to Chef Sosa's Aunt (Tía) Carmen and celebrates the local landscape, farmers and community of the Southwest reflecting a mix of tradition and modernity.
                                                                            • Private party contact
                                                                              Mayra O'Harris : (480) 293-3681
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