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Carcara, Phoenix, AZ

Carcara

4.5
4.5
559 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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 06:30–10:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Daily 16:00–18:00 Bar Daily 16:00–21:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (602) 817-5400
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Mesa - Perfect for a small business dinner or intimate gathering comfortably seating 8 with open views of our dining room.Copper -Offering a flexible setup perfect for small gatherings or receptions with street views of downtown. Sits 30.Cotton -Tucked away in the back of our dining room this space is great for private dinner parties Sits 10.
  • Area
    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

What 559 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carcara offers a delightful dining experience with its "excellent food" and beautiful ambiance. Guests appreciate the focus on local cuisine and the welcoming atmosphere, especially during special occasions like Christmas and New Year's Eve. The service is often praised as "outstanding," though some mention variations in speed.

559 Reviews
  1. Hosni

    VIP

    Mexico City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrible service. We waited 15 minutes just to get water after sitting down, and that only happened because we flagged down a server who wasn’t even assigned to our table. The staff spent more time huddled around the bar than checking on guests. The food is overpriced, and the only redeeming dish is the short rib. Definitely not worth it.

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  2. Julienne

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing went there for a birthday party dinner had the best dinner ever and amazing service.

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  3. Anthony

    VIP

    Phoenix

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great downtown location with beautiful outdoor seating… quiet for brunch and a really fun menu. The over-the-top cranberry ricotta muffin was wonderful. 
    CarcaraResponded today
    Dear Anthony, Thank you for choosing Carcara during your visit to Phoenix. It is always a joy to hear when our guests love our unique dining experience with outstanding views! We appreciate you sharing how much you enjoyed our great location and your meal. The Cranberry ricotta muffin is a guest favorite, and we were glad to see you enjoyed it so much. We hope you will revisit many times to discover more of what we have to offer. Thank you again for your kind words! Restaurant Management

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  4. Daniel

    Unspecified

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and place was good, the waitress was not friendly, I waited 20 minutes at the parking lot exit because the security person never came and I had to pay for parking.
    CarcaraResponded today
    Dear Daniel, Thank you for dining with us and for taking the time to share your thoughts. We are disappointed that you did not have an exceptional visit, as we strive to exceed our guest’s expectations at all times. We will look into your concerns and address this with our staff. Thank you again for your candor, and we hope to have another opportunity to serve you in the future. Restaurant Management

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  5. CHEVERRO

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time ! The Valentine's Day Dinner was exceptional ! Great selections, delicious and a lovely dessert. Our waitress, Janet, was phenomenal as well. She was an African Queen. She wore this beautiful chain with the gorgeous continent of Africa on it. Me and my 🔥date just had one hell of a time !
    CarcaraResponded today
    Dear Cheverro, We were pleased to read about your recent visit to Caracara and how fantastic your experience was! Our culinary staff strives to ensure that each of our dishes are fresh and just right every time. Therefore, we were glad to learn that you enjoyed everything so much. We are also pleased that our staff took excellent care of you. Our team works incredibly hard, and we will enjoy sharing your comments with Janet. Thank you once more, and we all look forward to seeing you and your partner again. Restaurant Management

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  6. David Alexis

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and quick very nice atmosphere to be apart of on valentines
    CarcaraResponded today
    Dear David, We are delighted that Carcara was your choice for a romantic evening in Phoenix! Our chef and team go to great lengths to ensure every meal is meticulously prepared and served, and I'll be sure to share your wonderful compliments with them. We hope you will become a frequent diner with us, and we look forward to seeing you again. Restaurant Management

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  7. Peggy

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had Valentine's dinner prix fixe menu. Very nice, excellent service. Dessert was wonderful and very nicely decorated with Valentine's messages but would have made dinner more special if table was somehow decorated or something done to make it unique for Valentine's Day celebration.

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  8. Anthony

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here, great experience. Had a cool ambiance and the design and layout are very unique. We didn’t know when we made the reservation but we were there for the last 15 minutes of happy hour. We ordered 3 items off the happy hour and 1 off the regular appetizers menu. I had looked at the menu and planned on ordering a meal but sharing 4 appetizers with my girlfriend ended up working out perfectly. Had the short rib tacos. Ceviche and quac from the happy hour menu and then the meatballs from the regular appetizers. Everything tasted amazing! Will definitely go back because I want to try the main dishes and the dessert options too, we were too full to try them this time.
    CarcaraResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Anthony, Thank you for your lovely comments about Carcara. Our restaurant is designed to be a warm, inviting space, and we agree that one of the most special things about our restaurant is the atmosphere. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope you and your partner will dine with us again the next time you both are in Phoenix. Restaurant Management

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  9. Generose

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The place is cute. It’s def picture-worthy. However, I did not like where they sat us. I liked the location, but it was a high table and the chairs were short, so it only reached my mid-thigh, which made them very uncomfortable. The service was good, but our server took a while to take our orders, which was not that bad because she was very nice. I got the Fork Tender Short Rib; it was definitely tender, but it had a sweetness to it that I did not like. The steak was also a little sweet, so it felt like all the food were a bit sweet, which is why I gave it 3 stars.
    CarcaraResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Generose, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are happy your overall visit was enjoyable, but we want it to be perfect. We strive to exceed the expectations of our guests; therefore, we hope you will accept our apologies for not doing so during your visit. However, we are glad that Janice was able to leave a lasting impression. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope you will give us another opportunity to provide you with the exceptional dining experience you deserve. Restaurant Management

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  10. Kimberly

    Raleigh

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Six of us enjoyed dinner and all of us liked our cocktails and meals. A beautiful and relaxing setting. Highly recommend!
    CarcaraResponded on 9 February 2025
    Dear Kimberly, Thank you for choosing Carcara and for posting such a great review. We continually strive to ensure our guests enjoy everything about their time with us, so we are pleased that you had an exceptional dining experience. We thank you again for the generous rating and hope you will return soon! Restaurant Management

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Carcara is rated 4.5 stars by 559 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Carcara

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    3rd Street & Van Buren
  • Area
    Phoenix
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 06:30–10:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Daily 16:00–18:00 Bar Daily 16:00–21:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (602) 817-5400
  • Private party facilities
    Mesa - Perfect for a small business dinner or intimate gathering comfortably seating 8 with open views of our dining room.Copper -Offering a flexible setup perfect for small gatherings or receptions with street views of downtown. Sits 30.Cotton -Tucked away in the back of our dining room this space is great for private dinner parties Sits 10.
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