Cocina Chiwas

Name: Cocina Chiwas
Address: 2001 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ, United States, 85281-4821
Telephone: (480) 916-3690
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

29 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

James Beard Semi-Finalists Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin bring you Cocina Chiwas, a nouveau take on classic Chihuahuan cuisine. Located at the Northwest corner of Culdesac, a beautiful and passionate walkable community in Tempe, Arizona. Cocina Chiwas is a chef driven Mexican Restaurant with delicious food, cocktails and an intoxicating atmosphere. Family owned and operated we invite you to come in and enjoy our large patio and a new take on Mexican cuisine.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican (North), Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(480) 916-3690
Website
http://www.cocinachiwasaz.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin

Location
2001 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281-4821
Area
Tempe
Cross Street
Apache and S. Martin Ln
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Smith Martin/Apache Blvd. Light rail stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 29 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Phoenix / Arizona
Innovative
East Valley
Best Food
East Valley
Innovative
East Valley
Great for outdoor dining
East Valley
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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Cocina Chiwas delights with "excellent food & service," offering seasonal dishes with a focus on vegetarian options and expertly crafted cocktails. The "amazing service" and exquisite flavors, like the tacos del pulpo, create a memorable dining experience. While prices may be high, the "fantastic" margaritas and unique menu make it a standout choice.

29 Reviews

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Anna
VIP
Seattle
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was fantastic. A great variety and very flavorful. We had 5 different dishes and every one of them was delicious. The cocktail we had was also very tasty....unique and awesome. The service was great. The only downside was that as the evening wore on, the temps outside reached 68 and the doors remained open making us quite cold, which was uncomfortable. After awhile, we couldn't wait to leave because it wasn't very pleasant being so cold. I think closing the doors as the sun goes down and the temperatures (particularly, in the winter) decrease, it's time to close the doors. Nobody has their homes exposed to the outside when it's 68 degrees out!!
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Erin
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional food and fantastic atmosphere. The food is as imaginative as it is delicious. I recently had a sweet potato barata and a special of bbq pork. The wood fired birria quesadillas are a must have staple. All of the accolades are well earned. I love that the hip, family-friendly atmosphere is appropriate for both a fun night out and for a special occasions.
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Kai
Phoenix
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Clueless waitstaff, running around like chickens with their heads cutoff
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Kent
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Picked Cocina Chiwas to introduce my parents to excellent modern Mexican food. Always pleased to get a reservation at Cocina (hint: early is easier). The food is impeccably well done with a shifting seasonal menu that is fresh and vibrant. Adrian is at the top of his game slinging cocktails and making guests feel very welcome. I’ve never been disappointed with a meal here.
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Amy
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing ambiance, service, and food. In a really cute area of town and the best craft cocktails I've ever had!
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Paul
VIP
Phoenix
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and drinks were excellent as was service. The Pollo con Mole was the best I've had including in Mexico!
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John
Jacksonville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food - we were surprised by the menu and really enjoyed everything. The beet salad was great and the pork shank was outstanding. Home made blue corn tortillas were very tasty. Highly recommended.
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Frank
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Chile relleno was outstanding. The portions were good and not overwhelming. The chair legs in the dining room could use some soft pads.
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Abigail
VIP
Los Angeles
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
While our service was amazing, food came out in a very timely matter, the taste of the food for the money fell short. The queso was fairly runny, ceviche was just filleted shrimp. HOWEVER the ribeye was amazing, as well as the Elote corn. Every dish’s flavor was good, just a little too expensive for what you got.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for the Wednesday taco platter (my favorite) and they were no longer on the menu :( we ended up leaving to get tacos elsewhere. Disappointing bring them back!!
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Cocina Chiwas is rated 4.7 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

2001 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281-4821

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Apache and S. Martin Ln
Area
Tempe
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican (North), Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Smith Martin/Apache Blvd. Light rail stop
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cocinachiwasaz.com/
Phone number
(480) 916-3690

Cocina Chiwas

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