Richardson's Cuisine Of Nm

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1582 E Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014

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(602) 265-5886
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Best

This place was awesome...was on vacation,was the 1 place someone told him we had to go to...so on April 22 we did...ok not knowing what to expect..they told us it would be 9:30 ...

Worst

Read all the reviews and thought I'd try it; Maybe it was a bad day for them but the food was dried out and tasteless and way over priced; Not at all impressed; the only thing tha...

Coming from a lineage of New Mexican 5/21/2012

Coming from a lineage of New Mexican heritage (Spaniard and Native tribes) I was disapointed in the food. I grew up with New Mexican recipes that had been handed down generations. The abiance is amazing and the wood smoke that emanates from the place is luring, but the food is overglorified and tastes more Mexican to me. After the unsatisfying experience of the ""New Mexican"" food I tried the teak tare tare dish thinking I might find something I liked...not so. The acompanying caper and other sauces did not flatter the dish, the bread was so dry and hard one coulp break a tooth, and the steak tare tare itself had an ""old"" stale meat taste. I took it home and fed it to my dogs after I cooked it in a pan. I love the ambiance of the place and it's a great place to grab a few glasses of wine but the food is not the greatest. Found the same with Dick's Hideaway- a Richardson's place down the street (the service is horendous there). more
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thumbs up from Iowa. 4/25/2011

This place was awesome...was on vacation,was the 1 place someone told him we had to go to...so on April 22 we did...ok not knowing what to expect..they told us it would be 9:30 before we could get a table because we had no resv. i said we was told from back in Iowa to try it...well the guy working was from Iowa..he was great..said well we can see what we can do...and we got a great spot.... food was amazing and the atmosphere was the best... very friendly..i will come again when i am back to AZ... thanks to all of you that made it worth visiting. Lori... more
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Great 1/20/2010

Great food. Need reservations and time waiting is high if you don't call ahead. Wait is worth it! Great food. Pros: tasty & fun! Cons: wait time more
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DON'tTchange your recipes! 5/11/2009

Go to this restaurant often - went today and it was VERY HOT spicy - not the usual great food. Ate 3 bites and couldn't eat anymore. Waitress said owner told chef to ""kick it up"". Still charged me for a meal I could not eat. Not going back. Cons: Too Spicy more
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Way over rated 2/23/2009

Read all the reviews and thought I'd try it; Maybe it was a bad day for them but the food was dried out and tasteless and way over priced; Not at all impressed; the only thing that was good was the margarita; food just didn't impress and neither did the ambinace and service; don't bother; can't hold a candle to z tejas. Pros: margarita Cons: everything else more
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Really good food, but not worth the loooong wait! 2/12/2009

The problem with Richardson's is threefold: the place is way too small for the business they do, the price of both drinks and food is over-priced for what you get and the front of the house staff is pretty stuck up. You can show up at this place anytime and you will see that the crowd is a mixture of yuppies and more salt of the earth. Yet, the staff greeting you has no personality and sure seems to do a good job of catering to those customers who look like they have deeper pockets. If you are used to visiting typical Scottsdale restaurants that always seem to put this type of bimbo hostess in the forefront, you will have no problem feeling as if you are putting her at an inconvenience by merely asking for a table and that she is somehow better than you. I personally hate the Scottsdale scene because it's all so fake. If the food is great, it doesn't need a yuppie crowd and a sense of who's who, to add to the ambiance. Pros: Consistently Good Food Cons: Looong Wait, Small Size of Restaurant, Limited Parking, High Prices, Hostess, Loud Inside more
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Try another Place, Any Place 1/23/2009

The service was so poor, we up and left. Our reservations were botched and the hostess and manager gave us unacceptable attitude. Please stop putting money into places that don't appreciate paying customers who love local businesses. I've eaten here before and the food is okay, however way over priced. more
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Great food, intimate ambience 8/3/2008

We arrived at 3:30 pm on a Sunday with our 10 month old in tow (this is pretty much the only time we can go out to eat anymore). The place was darkly lit, so much so that I nearly stumbled over some chairs. But, the decor was nice, and it was clean. We asked for a high chair, and they said they don't have high chairs. That should have given us some clue that parents with toddlers in tow are not their target clientele, but we were kind of aware of that going in. Pros: Food, service, ambience Cons: Not family friends, expensive more
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Favorite Resturant in Phoenix 3/1/2008

My fiance took me here on one of our first dates and it has become my favorite place to eat. The service is always wonderful and the food delicious. Its become even better since the smoking ban in Arizona. We always recommend Richardson's to family and friends, and take out of town guest there. The copper table tops and table candles give the restaurant an inviting glow and the fire place in the winter keep it cozy and relaxing. Pros: The atmospher is enchanting Cons: There is very little parking more
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Best Brunch Ever 2/27/2008

I love this place! As someone who was born in AZ this place is a classic and I go almost every Sunday! Everyone should go, and get a mimosa! Pros: Great Food and drinks Cons: Can be crowded more
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Bring your spray 7/21/2007

We have visited Richardson's on several occassions and while the wait is ridiculous and the music is too loud, the food has always been great. Right up until last week. As we waited for our appetizers to arrive, I watched something -you figure it out -climb up and over the back of the booth and drop onto my son's shoulder. When we notified our waiter, we were escorted back to the waiting area until another space opened up. The only comment we got from anyone there was ""WOW, that was exciting wasn't it?"" We won't be returning. Pros: Food and Service is good Cons: A bit expensive, Loud music, crawling things in booth more
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Great experience 6/2/2007

Richardson's is just a great place to eat and enjoy life. I have read the reviews of people who get upset having to wait for their table. Well welcome to the city and a real restaurant., this is not Applebee's. From the outside it is very non-descriptive. But walk inside and your senses are awakened. IF you are short on time go aroudn the side and Try Dick's Hideaway, it is also Richardon's but more of a bar instead of sit down. Pros: FOOD FOOD FOOD Cons: Can get pricey more
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yummy!! 4/15/2007

titaniumclubaz Provided by Partner
the food is the best anywhere!! i would give it a full 5+ stars, except the service is THE WORST that ive ever seen. more
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Overbooking Tables is Owner's Policy according to Hostess 12/30/2006

We reserved a table the day prior for seating at 6:30 and when we arrived we were told we would have to wait for an hour. The condescending hostess told us that the owner requests that they take reservations for tables they do not have, and that since he's been in business for 20 years that that's okay! We left and will never return! Pros: They have beer Cons: They are dishonest and condescending more
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Some of the best food in the world 12/9/2006

When I first visited Phoenix from San Francisco, I asked my girlfriend to take me for Southwestern. We eat alot of Mexican food out here, and she insisted that Southwestern was different than Mexican. I was skeptical. I ordered the Tortilla Encrusted Halibut. Absolute spicy perfection. Southwestern is some of my favorite food now, and Richardson's one of my favorite restaurants. Been back several times. Each time I am in Phoenix, I have to eat at Richardson's. I can see why it's one of the favorite restaurants for people in Phoenix/Scottsdale. Pros: It's always about the food; wine list is very nice Cons: Can be a bit busy, but we go early more
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great food, hefty prices. 11/22/2006

Went here for breakfast (the side door to the small bar). Not knowing what to expect, they really didn't have much of a selection and the prices were up there. It was crowded after we got there, but the service was good (too good, actually, because I kind of like the opportunity to pour my own bottled coke, thank you.) Portions were filling. The food was definately unique. Pros: Unique Food Cons: Expensive more
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By far my FAVORITE restaurant in the Valley 10/10/2006

Richardson's does not have much curb appeal, but once you walk in, taste the food, and drink the wine, you get it. Richardson's is unique both in atmosphere and dinign experience. The Chimayo chicken is unreal and the garlic platter will eave you stinky, but it's worth it! Make sure you bring some extra light because it is VERY dark indoors...that's how the owner likes it. It makes you feel like you're alone, which can make for a romantic dinner. Always one of my top recommendations! Just a tip...the Hideaway is right around the corner, offering a couple more tables. You thought Richardson's was small? Try it's little brother! Pros: Food and Ambience Cons: Parking, very crowded later in the evenings more
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Always Great! 9/23/2006

Cozy and romantic with a unique menu. Perfect for couples and small groups. Best known for dinners, but go for breakfast or brunch and order the Eggs Benedict Jalapanos (You'll thank me). Only downfall is parking is tough and it's usually crowded for dinner, but hey, I look at it as a sign of greatness. I love food and know Phoenix restaurants. Richardson's is in my personal Top 10 Best. Pros: Great character, cozy, exceptional food. Cons: Poor parking, but don't let that stop you. more
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User review by rmm1 5/21/2006

I take all of my out of town guests and clients to Richardsons. There has yet to be a person that hasn't thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Pros: Consistent Great Food, Great Service more
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User review by khousman 3/22/2006

Cozy casual restaurant with a great neighborhood feel to it. I love that everyone is packed in and the lights are low. It makes for a fun group or date setting. Love the food overall although I wasn't amazed by the enchiladas. The prickly pear margarita is a must. Pros: great food, atmosphere, neighborhood Cons: crowded, parking more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    Crowded and smokey? Heck yeah. But for legions of loyal fans, that's the beauty of this casual Southwestern/New Mexican restaurant and bar--a quintessential neighborhood hangout...

  • 6/8/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon. - Fri. 11am - 12pm;Sat. - Sun. 9am - 12pm
  • Payments: American Express, Discover, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Camelback East
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