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Tía Carmen - Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Tía Carmen - Phoenix

4.6
4.6
922 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southwestern)

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2 people
22:30
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
    Regional American (Southwestern), Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 06:30–13:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Bar Daily 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (480) 293-3636
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • 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
  • Area
    Desert Ridge
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

What 922 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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.

922 Reviews
  1. V

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food here is consistently good. I love that they use local food sources. They also have a lot of gluten free, vegatarian and vegan options. They have a secret/off menu dessert "horchata ice cream sandwhich" that is by-far one of the best desserts I've had.
    Tía Carmen - PhoenixResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Guest, 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 horchata ice cream sandwich 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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  2. Chris

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days 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.
    Tía Carmen - PhoenixResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Chris, Thank you for the wonderful review; we enjoy hearing from our guests! We strive to provide an outstanding experience to everyone who comes through our doors, so it is always rewarding to have our hard-working staff acknowledged. We are grateful for each of your comments as we always appreciate hearing valuable feedback from our guests. It was a pleasure serving you and your family at Tia Carmen, and we hope to see you again soon. Atentamente, Maritza Portillo General Manager

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  3. David

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 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 5 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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  4. Bobo

    Philadelphia

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 7 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 4 days 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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  5. 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 on 19 November 2024
    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Lance

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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Tía Carmen - Phoenix is rated 4.6 stars by 922 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
22:30
Booked 31 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 06:30–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 06:30–13:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Bar Daily 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southwestern), Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Angelo Sosa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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