Tia Carmen

My husband and I were staying at the resort on site and decided to dine here for the evening. This restaurant is absolutely stunning and the staff were exceptional. Our waiter was very nice and went out of his way to serve us. That being said, the food here was not our favorite. The fried plantains were absolutely delicious and my husband enjoyed his bass. I got the roasted purple yam and did not enjoy it. I wish the menu had been more upfront about the dish. The dish is described as having a queso sauce and a mole negro. The dish was absolutely covered in a cheese foam substance that depleted the flavors of the dish and I had more cheese sauce than I did potato. It also did not look very appetizing. My husband’s menu item also did not say it would have a foam on top. Our meal with tip came out to 97$, which was a little pricey for what we ate

Dinner here was good but nothing special. The best dish we had was the grilled whole trout with parsley and oregano sauce- very fresh, simple, and delicious. The lamb ragu and the tuna crudo were good, but could have been skipped. The corn tostada was yummy and sweet. Overall felt the dishes were trying a little too hard, but good flavors.

It was an okay setting in a general buffet area of the hotel. The hotel lobby and grounds at the JW Marriott is very nice! They validated the parking. Breakfast food buffet was ok for the money. Service was excellent! The buffet area to get your food was a little crowded and a line at the omelette area. May pass going any time in the future and try other places.

What a surprise when we went to the JW Marriott! Great surprise to see such an amazing venue! The food and service was a 10 as well as the atmosphere and vibe! Unlike most restaurants in Phoenix! We found that everyone was over the top hospitality amazing. We ordered the whole grilled trout and the manager Andrea even came out and filleted it table side and she did it beautifully. Never have we received such service at a restaurant! So welcoming, so kind, cant wait to come back!

It’s such a bummer to write this review and I hope our party had an unusual experience. This restaurant was high on our list and seemed like it was going to be so good based on the reviews but our experience was so-so. The food was overcooked and lacked flavor. Which I’m usually someone who can eat most food and be excited but we ordered the plantain appetizer, pork chop, side of corn and a steak and for the price, it didn’t wow our table. The pork chop was overcooked and lacked any flavor. The plantain appetizer was soggy. The corn didn’t seem like it was cooked at all- more like microwaved and arrived a bit on the cold side. We went for my birthday and they didn’t acknowledge our celebration which was kind of a bummer and we honestly felt overlooked by our server but again, could have been an off night for them. The atmosphere and decor.. is out of a magazine and seriously incredible. I just cant rave about the food - it wasn’t the best. Big sad for us but could be better for others staying at the resort

Great place for a celebratory lunch. Went for my wife’s birthday and tried every vegetarian option on the menu. Javier was delightful as a server and we enjoyed the weather dining alfresco. Amazing food amazing service and very Vegetarian friendly!

I recently celebrated my graduation dinner at Tia Carmen's, and it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and a vibrant atmosphere. The appetizers were incredibly tasty, setting the stage for a fantastic meal. Each dish we ordered was bursting with flavor and expertly prepared. Though I didn't manage to capture photos of everything we enjoyed, I can confidently say that every bite was delicious. Tia Carmen's made my special day even more memorable, and I highly recommend it!

Had Sunday brunch here! What a wonderful experience & stunning restaurant inside the JW Marriott Desert Ridge! We had the mercado experience. So many options to choose from~ all very fresh and flavorful! From sweet to savory, they had it all! There was an older gentleman there that was so sweet, thank you for making us laugh! Looking forward to next time!

The food is absolutely delicious and full-flavored. The ambience is sensational; comfortable and not stuffy/snooty. Outstanding service. Will definitely visit again!

Super Super Super Delicious!!!! If you want a restaurant that's a bit "different" in its flavor profile, you must check out Tia Carmen! Everything is good! The fingerling potatoes are out of this world! This restaurant made multiple top restaurant lists! Southwest flair! Try it!

The food was good, some really good and creative, atmosphere was only ok, service was friendly but didn't quite match the price point. We had the chefs menu for my birthday. I would have liked more options but the food was good. The yams, confit, tuna were the highlights. The steak was good but the side of asparagus were uneatable with a blazing spicy sauce which wasn't good and didn't pair well. While each course was good, would've been nice to have better connection. Speaking of connection I got the wine pairing and while it was good wine it was odd pairings. The campaign to start didn't connect with the confit, tequila with desert super odd. The cab w steak was the only one that connected. Didn't do much for my birthday, North Italia is the place for that. I'd probably call this 3.5 but too many off things to be a 4. That said, I'll be back.

What a pleasant surprise. We were staying at the Marriott and decided to try this place for their breakfast buffet. Where do I start ? The ambiance takes you to a very open , natural relaxing vibe. Our server Marvia was amazing. We immediately were greeted and asked if we wanted coffee, and/ or orange juice. She offered us oatmilk as a substitute for milk which we greatly appreciated! We proceeded to get a few things from the buffet. The cold selection offered so many options like smoked lox, guacamole and marinated onions to make an avocado sandwich. They had yogurt, granola, fresh fruit and so much more. They also offer gluten free bread and muffins! We loved the omelette station! The selection of hot items were amazing. The brioche French toast was a delight. We ate to our hearts content! The price of the buffet is a little steep $42. If you have a hotel credit like we had it's so worth it!

Just as good as last year. Had the good sense to share the fish torta. It's the size of a football for Pete's sake. Lovely outdoor environment. Delightful service. See ya next trip.

My husband's fraternity had their Christmas party at the hotel. We stayed the night there and got up the next morning for brunch. It's a very nice brunch with a nice variety of food for everyone. I really enjoyed the Southwest flavors that the brunch Inc. into Their lineup. I also enjoyed it because it was a buffet brunch which I prefer over just a brunch with a menu. The food was good. The service was good. I have no complaints.

Went here to celebrate a birthday. We saw the reviews and had to try it. The food was incredible. The waiter told us about the chef and the concept as we asked questions. He made great suggestions for drinks and dinner based off our preferences. The presentation for the most part was great. We were a little perplexed on the "foam" that was over the fish entree however the flavor was amazing. There was a small draft by the doors that open to the patio but we asked to be moved and they accommodated. There was a $35 valet fee and a $25 self park fee but if you get your ticket stamped at the restaurant it takes off $10. Unsure why the parking is so expensive with such a decent length walk to the restaurant but that's one thing I wish we knew so we could have carpooled. Sorry to say my friends, but the churro is no longer on the menu and we were very sad to hear that. We didn't end up getting a dessert we opted to go somewhere else however the meal was phenomenal I wish I would have ordered tuna crudo, but there is always next time!

Definitely more hyped up on social media, but nonetheless the aesthetic was beautiful. We came here for a birthday but half the items we saw online were no longer available. Our server was nice, very educated. We vote, bring back the Churro!

The restaurant is absolutely stunning! It's elegant, modern, and minimalist. We went on a Saturday for brunch and they offered a buffet only. I was a little disappointed because I was hoping to try their regular menu. The buffet was okay. Nothing was a stand out, nothing was bad either, just a standard fine buffet. I won't go back to the bufet but I will go back to try their dinner service.

Rarely right low star review because there muuust be something good in every place, right? Well, the interior design is impeccable, in the midst of heat and humidity, the cool-neutral interior gives is a relaxing feel. Very Tulum. One star. The hosts and the wait staff were so sweet. And did their best to save the not so great experience. Went for lunch, because why not, heard this place was popular for dinner so we opted for a more relaxed service. And here is where it falls (very) short. If the kitchen can't execute all 3 services (breakfast, lunch, dinner), just maybe don't risk it? The food we received felt like the kitchen gave up or honestly did not care as to what they put out on the pass. Fried Plantains 0/5, big miss (should have listened to the past reviews TBH), I rarely send dishes back. But this one had to go. It was greasy and the plantain was chunky, not CHONKY bu chunky pieces of raw, unripe plantains that was not seasoned. It was like starchy pucks. Le sigh Chicken - this one was.... the straw that broke the imaginary camel's back. The rice was -- undercooked. Not by a little, but you can see the opaque centers (it was in broth too), the broth was warm. The chicken was surprisingly (thank goodness) cooked and juicy. But someone looked at that rice and decided "hmmmkay whatevs, serve" Our server noticed that we were not having a great time and bless her heart she was so sweet. And while we were probably one of the few guests for lunch, not once did the GM stop by. At a restaurant with this caliber (and honestly price point) one would expect attention to detail. A case where BOH failed FOH, majorly.

The place was great. The decor was bright and fun! We had drinks here and then brunch the following day! The pineapple and ginger tahona was great. For brunch we did the mercado experience and all of the food was delicious. Everyone was very polite.

Came here on a Saturday night and it was empty. We made a reservation online but you could have walked in without one. We opted for indoor seating but they have a nice outdoor seating area too. It was just too hot. We opted for the tasting menu but underestimated how much food came with it so we were stuffed by the end. They do let you take the food to go and since we were staying in the hotel, they reheated the leftovers for us the next day too. The tasting menu is interesting. The food is unique. A lot of the different plates I normally would not combine together. I would even say some dishes almost had a fusion Asian flavor. Like the tuna crudo comes with a corn coconut broth. It's a chilled broth but not heavy on the corn flavor. It reminds me of a Thai coconut curry sauce. Same with the purple yam, ube, which is used in a lot of Asian cuisines. The tasting menu also comes with a full size 12oz New York steak. I asked for my steak to be cooked rare but it came out barely pink. I believe they mixed up my steak with my friends so we switched but even then her steak was pink and not really rare red. Only dish I was meh about was the dessert which was a vanilla flan. I would have loved it without the heavy shaving of manchego cheese on top. It was overwhelming and pungent and made the taste of the flan salty and sweet but strange. Our server was wonderful. He was always checking on us and he even noticed I didn't like my beverage much and took it off the check. Great guy! Fun experience and the food was unique. Worth a try if you're in the area or wanting to try something different!

I went here after a long day at a conference and really enjoyed it. I was able to sit at the bar with my friend right away even though it was a Saturday at almost 7 pm. I had a beautiful cocktail and the tuna tostada. Both were great. My friend had the trout and we shared the brûlée yuca which was amazing. We also had the chocolate ice cream which was kind of like a hazelnut chocolate and so amazing. The server was friendly and helpful. I would come back if I lived here.

Super cute and bougie brunch spot! Great service too. My group of 6 came for weekend brunch and got the mercado experience, which is the breakfast buffet for $42/pp. For the cost, it would be nice to have some more premium items, but if you don't mind spending for the ambiance there is still some great food options between Mexican and Western. The salad bar is really nice. Omelette station good. Horchata was the best horchata I ever had! Tres leches french toast was also quite good. Pozole on weekends only. If you have any big eaters then you could get decent value out of this.

Tia Carmen was such a treat for breakfast during our staycation! The breakfast bar is self serve and has an abundance of options. There was pastries, potatoes, eggs, an omelette station, and more. Also, the birria was so good that it inspired me to make my own for lunch recently. I also liked that there were multiple drink options with agua frescas in the buffet area to try. We had a wonderful server who checked in to make sure everything was great and she brought us coffee as well. The decor in this restaurant really elevates everything as well. It's so visually stunning inside. I definitely want to come back for dinner.

Kebobs were delicious! Steak was cooked perfectly! Spiced fingerling tatoes were flavorful and crispy! Service was on point! Great spontaneous dinner after being at the pool all day. Will definitely go back and would like to try the seafood platter as the table next to us ordered it and the presentation was gorgeous.

We have heard great things about Tia Carmen and it definitely met our expectations. The aesthetic of the restaurant transported me to Tulum. It is beautiful once you step inside and the outdoor dining space was a whole Tulum beach vibe. Service was good. Food came out at a good pace, even with our table of 7. Favorite appetizer is the tuna crudo, that broth is just absolutely amazing and full of flavor. You could drink it on its own. The fish was fresh and there were tapioca pearls that just added another layer of texture. All the entrees were so good! The steak my husband ordered was perfectly cooked and the mole sauce that it was served it was one of my favorites moles. It was more on the sweeter side but the chocolate flavor was so intense that I was surprised how well it worked with the steak and bone marrow butter. I got the purple yams and I can't even describe how well all the flavors worked. The dish was lacking some texture since everything was soft but I didn't even care cause it tasted SO good. For desserts we tried the omakase (which can vary every time) and the flan with tequila caramel and manchego cheese. Hands down the flan! The caramel sauce was to die for and the shredded manchego added a salty balance. Can't wait to go again and try the other dishes on the menu.

This place never fails to amaze me for breakfast. the food options are delicious and interesting. I enjoyed the fried rice with a fried egg from the omlette station added pickled onion and jalapeño and lox on the side. finished with blue corn muffin with butter and a little honey. yumm! servers kept our water, coffee and fresh squeezed juice filled. The ambience is uplifting and beautiful. Great restaurant for business lunch and pleasure!

We enjoyed a family dinner, for Mother's Day, on the patio of Tia Carmen at the JW Marriot Desert Ridge. The offerings were elevated, unique, earthy, and delicious. We arrived before sunset, walked the grounds, and we left in the lovely ambiance of the lit up and aesthetically pleasing restaurant. Our server was kind and friendly. The bus boys were courteous, and everyone wore smiles. The restaurant is higher priced, but it did live up to the hype. It was a wonderful night out. Appetizers: Pan Frito with honey butter Tri tip kebabs Drinks: Desert Hibiscus Balloon Evergreen Martini Riesling Dinner: Ribeye with seasoned bone marrow butter Yucca Brulee Guisado Chicken Street Corn Whole Trout Ember Roasted Purple Yam Dessert: Rumchata ice cream bar (gift for mothers day) Banana split Flan with Manchego cheese

Ambiance is top of the line 10/10, the food is TERRIBLE I MEAN TERRIBLE. We got the corn tostada and beef tostada both 4/10. I don't recommend going to eat only go for drinks and pictures. Not to mention 2 Drinks 2 Tostadas was $85

Attended the Tia Carmen Duckhorn Wine dinner, which was a fantastic experience. It was great to be able to experience a few items from Tia Carmen's menu like the Tuna crudo, Baja striped bass and the vanilla flan. All 3 were delicious but the Tuna crudo was my favorite. The other dishes at this dinner were so unique and all delicious as well. Service was fantastic here as the staff was constantly attentive and made sure we had the best time. If you ever get a chance to attend a dinner like this, definitely take advantage of the opportunity!

Here's another restaurant that reminisces the vibe of Tulum! The aesthetic is absolutely stunning. I ate here for both brunch and dinner. The brunch was a buffet with a wide variety of options--something for everyone! I particularly enjoyed the make-your-own tostadas and the fresh juice. For dinner, the romaine salad was my favorite!

We really enjoyed our visit to Tia Carmen and this rating should be a 4.25. First let me say the service was fantastic 5 stars. The outside patio was nice and relatively casual. Only drawback is you are in a hotel and you definitely feel that way with kids and people running about As for the food, it was excellent and I offer a few suggestions as feedback. We tried the five course tasting experience. The portions are very large for a tasting experience and I could not finish. Let me start by RAVING about the tuna crudo. It was an amazing must have. Each of the individual items on the tasting menu were very good and the aged mole was divine (I don't even like mole). The only "problem" was that the entire tasting menu was extremely rich, umame elements with no fresh or crunchy elements to break up the monotony of the extremely rich and buttery flavors. First course was fried and creamy fritter, then the amazing tuna crudo followed by an extremely rich and creamy yam dish. The next course was a steak topped with bone marrow butter and served with extremely dense and rich yucca mash (again delicious, but I needed a break from the richness and something fresh or crunchy on my plate. Dessert was a buttery golden flan which was great! But again it needed fresh fruit or some fresh element to go with it. We will be back again and I hope they mix up the tasting menu a bit to offer some contrast in their courses! The flavors were all very good so I feel this could be done with minor changes!

Tia Carmen is in honor of Chef Sosa's grandmother, the menu is a fusion of flavors from Central and South America, South East Asia, and beyond. As we arrived, we were warmly greeted by co-owner Mark Stone, and took his recommendations for our order. House made mesquite noodles tasted of eucalyptus. The noodles are chewy and bouncy, coated with a southwestern flavored sauce made of ground lamb, carrots, corn, and cumin. Perfectly named, the Taco Night Tostada features ground beef and marrow butter. With bright colors and flavors, it reminded me of the type of crunchy tacos my family would make for taco night growing up. The whole trout is simply roasted in a wood burning oven with aromatics, the debone it table side. The fish is mild and tender and serve it with a punchy parsley and oregano sauce. A tomahawk steak is served with bone marrow butter and tepary bean mole negro sauce. The dry rub and mole sauce added tons of flavor and the marrow butter added richness. And my favorite dish was perfectly roasted purple yam topped woth tepary bean mole sauce and rich creamy queso. Creamy, spicy, homey, it was a hug in a bowl. For dessert we liked the rich vanilla flan served with sweet caramel and microplaned, airy salty manchego. Dinner was a fun exploration of flavors and textures. If you enjoy Tia Carmen, Chef Sosa and Mark Stone have another restaurant in the same resort, so fans will have another option to try.

Beautiful and inviting restaurant. Food was good but I think it's overpriced. Service was good too. I noticed the host is in the middle of the restaurant. It's convenient for hotel guest but a little weird for outside guests.

What a relaxing and delicious lunch! The food, beverages, service, and ambience were all delightful. Even though the restaurant is elegantly decorated, we chose to sit outside. JW decorated the grounds elegantly, too, and the weather was perfect. We each got fish torta which was huge and came with a huge pile of fries. It was definitely large enough to split. Even though the bun was delicious, I took the fish out of the second half because I was just too full. What was unusual about this sandwich was the spices and sauce. It had an enormous amount of fresh dill. I never would have dreamed that such a large amount of dill would taste so good. I learned something. Next summer, I'm going to grow fresh dill again and this time I'm not going to be shy in the amount I use. My martini was as small as our sandwiches were large. Surprisingly, the flavor was so strong that I didn't drink it quickly and it lasted awhile. It was quite delicious and had a bit of heat. It was a most enjoyable meal on our last day in Phoenix. It will be a nice memory.

we came here for a work event and this place was fantastic! the inside of the restaurant is absolutely beautifully decorated and very unique. service was awesome, the entire staff were extremely friendly. and to top that all off, food was amazing. i got the new york strip and my favorite sides were the fingerling potatoes and the mashed potatoes. i would definitely recommend this place and will come back for sure. thank you, tia carmen!

Been here multiple times and their food and service never disappoint. This past time we went we tried out this purple potato special entree and this was the highlight of the night. It is vegetarian friendly too! Every drink is a plus and our server was fantastic and giving us fantastic recommendations Definitely recommend!

Nice beautiful restaurant inside the hotel .. liked the decor. The staff were extremely nice and attentive.. stopped in for a drink a quick bite ..I'm a big fan of Paloma's this twist with the yuzi was chef kiss definitely on my second spot.. it was perfect.. I had the beef tostada it was so good I know it was because of the bone marrow.. this was definitely a memorable dining experience. The twist on the favorite Latin dishes were done correctly.. it's been a week and I'm still thinking my experience can't wait to come back

You have to try their version of Buffett breakfast. It's the Adult Mercado. They have two sides. The right side when walking in is $30 for such things as drinks, party, fruits and such. For $42 you can get all the food in this video which includes customer made omelets, different variety of meat, eggs, bacon.... For the drinks you see four contains. You have to try the drinks...so good. For $18 kids under 12 can get the full course. Highly recommend the Mercado. The summer so very good and their New York steak done medium rare is delicious. The ambience is a little formal and good place to eat while staying at the Marriott resort. In fact the only one I'd recommend out of the different restaurants at the resort. Service is impeccable with the staff catering to your needs.

If you really want to impress a date, this is the restaurant you need to make reservations at. The parking is a little weird since this restaurant is inside of a resort hotel. I would recommend valeting your car if you don't mind walking a bit from the self parking lot. When you first walk into the restaurant, it is just beautiful. It really looks like you're at a fancy restaurant in Paradise. I would recommend making a reservations before hand since the restaurant is not that large. For the cocktails, I ordered the century of passion and the yuzu Paloma. Both are delicious. The century of passion has more of a smoke flavor since the main spirit is Mezcal. You can really taste the Yuzu in the Paloma, which made the drink very interesting. I started with the tuna crudo, which was recommended by the server. The combination of the corn coconut broth and the raw tuna, and the dill was fantastic. I ordered the New York strip and that was also fantastic as well. The southwest blend that was on the steak was very different and when paired with the mole, it was just killer. Highly recommend. I finish with the chocolate mousse. The presentation was beautiful. It wasn't my favorite thing of the night. Overall, I was really impressed with this restaurant. I knew the dining here would be pricey but it's definitely worth it.

Great food and ambience!! Service was superb!! The decor is very tasteful. Definitely recommended

I've golfed at this resort many times and never knew that they had such an amazing restaurant here inside the hotel. From the moment you turn the corner the ambience is so open, airy and relaxing. I got the steak wraps and they were cooked perfectly. My family are still ranting and raving about them. I enjoyed a side of elote which it's always my favorite thing to order. I also got the tostada with guacamole very flavorful. We devoured absolutely everything. I was here to celebrate my birthday and the staff made sure to make that extra special. This place is one of the very top on my list of recommendations it is so great. You cannot go wrong and will not be disappointed.

Located in the JW Marriot Hotel in Desert Ridge, I would highly recommend Tia Carmen. A chill spot but just classy enough for a night or date out. Our waiter was super friendly and helpful with the menu and recommendations. We tried a whole bunch of dishes including various tostadas and other dishes. Drinks always fun and delicious as well. Will definitely be back.

My visits to Tia Carmen...at least 6x! Including breakfast and dinner...and what can I say. Absolutely the most delicious food I've had in long long time. I hope Tia Carmen is here to stay. Morning buffet is the way to go. From you typical made to order omelet station to some surprising variety of "Aguas Frescas...including Prickly Pear option! And the corn cakes, the Posole? Yes, I said Posole! The salsa station with guacamole, carnitas, tortillas, and everything else in between. No need to go to Las Vegas for a delicious buffet go here! Don't get me started on the decor because this deserves the cover of Veranda Magazine. OMG can I live here? I'm taking so many photos of every little vignette I see. Beautiful neutral tones with oversized cascading basket weaved chandeliers...and I mean OVERSIZED. It's like I stepped into a coastal Mexican luxury resort! Gorgeous!!! The whole entire JW Marriott should evoke this design. I immediately felt transported to a laid back sandy beach in the Yucatan Peninsula. The outdoor dining area is beautiful too with basketweave peacock-like chairs that brings the inside out and really makes you feel like...yep I'm on vacation. Ugh, sadly my only 1 star is for the Hostess stand at breakfast. Your experience begins here after you're so happy you made it inside but your smile might quickly fade if you get the white haired gentleman who sadly lacks enthusiasm and speed to get everyone happy and seated in a hospitable manner. A hostess stand needs to have a happy, welcoming, smiling, face. Please don't let anyone else seat or greet your guests in your luxurious "5-Star" restaurant who doesn't have this qualification. It seemed a bit of a cluster and this was usually only at the breakfast shift. This really dampens the experience. Please, please, please, I think you can find someone who is cheery and says, "Good Morning... Welcome to Tia Carmen's...Thank you for joining us...blah blah blah. I probably should start my consulting business. Other than that...enjoy a Bloody Mary like I did and have fun eating the most delicious Mexican food you will ever have!

We went here for my husband's birthday and what a delight this night was from start to finish! The ambience, vibe and whole atmosphere was inviting and relaxing. Love the decor. Drinks were delicious! The food? OH MY on the food! We haven't found a Mexican restaurant in Arizona that tasted as authentic as real Mexican food like we did coming to Tia Carmen. We just spent time in the south of Mexico recently and this dining experience took us back to that great trip. The presentation here is top-notch, everything looks artistic and everything taste delicious. We had the plantains and pan Fritos for appetizers. The yam dish, the mushroom vegan menudo, corn tostada for dinner and unique flan for dessert. Very impressive all of it. Staff was soooo friendly. Chef Dejan is extremely talented and we spoke to him for a few minutes complimenting the food. We highly recommend coming here for a great experience!

Came here for lunch at beginning of a conference at the Marriott, was very delighted to have such excellent food at a hotel restaurant! First, I've never had as beautiful a salad before in my life! The tuna crudo was amazing albeit a tiny portion for a lot of money. But this is a hotel restaurant... The server was very friendly and competent and we sat outside on comfy couches on a beautiful 82 degree day. Nothing to complain about!

Made reservations for lunch but there were many open tables available for walk ins. The interior is beautiful and modern. The staff were super attentive to my group as they kept checking in on us to make sure things were OK. We got the crispy plantains and I got the fish torta. The pepper sauce for the crispy plantains was really good. It added amazing flavor to the plantains. The fish was very delicate and the sandwich was really good over all. Came back to the resort to check out a different place and it was popping during dinner time. They also validate parking!

This place is amazing. The food was excellent and the drinks were delicious with a great menu. This is an upscale place and you felt good to be here

Ambiance was 10/10! This was a perfect night to celebrate a girlfriend's birthday! However the restaurant also had a private party celebration going on at the same time. And I think that affected the quality and service we received for our group of 7. When we first arrived (as not guests of the hotel) it was weird to walk in and not know where the hostess stand was. Had to ask a passerby to find out where to find it. Once we got checked in, no problem. The place looked amazing! Lively conversations, great spots to take pics, etc. We got seated and it took a little bit for our wait staff to get to us, probably 10-15 minutes. Not big deal, we were looking over the menu. But when she got there, she was not very attentive. She asked for our drink orders and only 1-2 people in our party were undecided. But instead of taking the ones that were ready she walked way to give them more time to decide. But didn't return for another 10 minutes. Once she return finally, she took our drink orders, and we also wanted to order apps, but instead of waiting for our apps order, she walked away for another 5-8 minutes. Got back and finally took our apps order. Our apps came out quickly, placed before us by probably a food runner. We ordered the Seafood Platter, the Native Grain Fried Rice and the Tuna Crudo. All the apps were delicious except the condiments for the oysters. That was a miss. And the oysters were lacking the brine you would normally get with a good raw oyster. And the toppings didn't help. When asking questions about the menu she was knowledgeable, also had some recommendations. Which two people at our table ordered her rec's. And three people at our table ordered the mussels. We also ordered a few sides. I was one of the three people that ordered the mussels. And presentation was beautiful. It was piled high and looked very appetizing. What was weird was the bread that was served with it. It was a sweet bread but made sense why. It was because the mussels were SALTY. The chorizo made it TOO SALTY. Also the mussels also had WAY TOO much thyme sprigs (I think it was thyme) but the sprigs were all over the dish, you had to pick through it, and pick it out. The flavor with the sweet bread was good, but without it, it was too much. But the WORST part of the dish was SAND!!! I had it worse than the other two people in my group. Almost every 3rd mussel I ate had sand! I gave up eating the dish after hitting a large piece of sand. I had to spit it out. I was very disappointed. I maybe got through 1/4 of my dish until I just quit eating. It was off putting. I wanted to tell my waitress but she never came to check on us for like 30 minutes. By that time others at my table were nearly done with their food. She was MIA most of our meal. And because it was birthday dinner for our friend, we didn't want to cause a fuss. But 100% we would've asked for it to be redone. I feel like the quality of the food was affected was because of the private party. It was like the kitchen was in a rush to accommodate the private party and let the quality slip for the main restaurant. Otherwise, why would three dishes at our table all have sand in the mussels? Unless that's how they roll. Also the asparagus was not worth it. It was 4-5 stalks cut in half over white mole. And the street corn was a complete miss! It was like they used canned corn and just dumped in bowl without draining it first and topped it with elote stuff. Underneath was so watery, that it was lacking in flavor! (Watered down) Overall my experience, I would not go again. I would definitely not recommend going at all if there's a private party. The lack of attention from the waitress and the service she provided was not worth it. Although we tipped her well, because we know they also need to make a living. Just would advise to be more present when serving guests and not go missing moments at a time. Also, if it helps, we're were from out of state and had no expectations going in.

The best brunch in Phoenix. The Buffet is spectacular and everything is fresh and such original flavors. The atmosphere is like a Tulum cafe. The service is great and the food is incredible.

Tiny overpriced portions. Not as much flavor or substance the dishes. I expected street corn dish to be full of butter and cheese. It was just some corn in a bowl. The shrimp comes with nothing but Chile sauce and a bowl of corn sauce that's a strange choice. $27 Nothing I can recommend.

I wish I could give 10 stars, this place is AMAZING. We made a reservation online a few hours before. The reservation was for outdoor seating (that was all that was available) so I was a little nervous given the heat, but it was ok- especially with the door constantly opening and sending a rush of cool air our way. We ordered a bunch of items to try but my favorites were the pan frito (and I wish they'd do online orders just so I could snag these for parties, nights I'm am craving bread, etc.). Melt in your mouth delicious.... And the butter. Smooth. Perfect. Next favorite was the elote tostada. Creamy corn piled on to a crisp corn tortilla- so much flavor. And finally- the crispy fingerlings. I am a huge fan of manchego cheese and they did not skimp. We also order the taco night tostada and tri-tip kabobs- all delicious. But that pan frito.... The location is beautiful- lots of cute areas for great photo opps. The service was great! I can't wait to go back!

Had the absolute best experience at this restaurant! Our bar tender and waiter Justin took care of us and made us feel so celebrated and special. We were only in town for the weekend celebrating my husband's graduation and had been looking forward to dining here and Justin surpassed our expectations! Thanks Justin and Tia Carmen we will be sharing this place and will definitely return on our next trip to Arizona!

This place had been on my radar for a few months now and finally got the chance to try it out when one of my friends decided on this place for our monthly girl's night out dinner. First of all, the ambience and décor are simply stunning, comprised of lots of light earthy tones with tons of natural light filtering in. Where we were seated was kind of loud for noise level, it sometimes got hard to hear our server and our own conversations amongst ourselves. What we did like though, was that the tables were nicely sized (we usually order a lot) and that there's a good amount of space between tables so that you don't feel like you're intruding on your neighbor's dinner conversation. Our server was very friendly and offered great recommendations. At no point during our time did we feel rushed. Secondly, the drinks and food. For drinks, we ordered the hibiscus desert balloon, pineapple and ginger tahona, and the century of passion. After trying a bit of each other's drinks, my friends agreed that the pineapple and ginger tahona was their favorite, which was super gingery and refreshing. For food, we were highly recommended the pan frito and the "taco night" tostatda, so we decided to order both, along with the lamb ragu for our light dishes/starters. The pan frito was probably our favorite out of the starters, our server did not lie, the fried cotija cheese balls were very addicting, the accompanying honey butter was super light and utterly delicious. The tostada was good, a lot more loaded than we had expected. The lamb ragu was a bit on the salty side, but we did enjoy the noodles itself overall, bonus was that it had a nice kick of spice to it. Now for main entrees and sides, we ordered the pork rib chop, and the new york strip, along with sides of street corn, yucca brulee, and spiced fingerling potatoes. The pork rib chop was okay, a tad too salty for our preferences. But what we did like about it was that it wasn't dry at all, which is usually a hit or miss when ordering pork chop from most places. The new york strip on the other hand, was as perfect as a steak could get, super tender with an excellent balance of flavor and spices. Out of all the sides, our favorite was the street corn, hands down. For dessert, we decided to order two vanilla flans and one of the pastry type dessert. The vanilla flan was very interesting, we didn't know what to expect when we saw that it had an abundance of shredded manchego cheese on top. Surprisingly, it wasn't overly sweet or heavy. Instead, it was creamy but not overwhelmingly so that we couldn't finish the portion. The combination of flavors and textures from the cheese and flan just worked well together. After our experience here, we all agreed that we'd love to come back and order the pan frito, street corn and vanilla flan again, along with some of their seafood dishes we had been eyeing.

We got lunch Togo for some poolside enjoyment on Thursday the 22nd. This spot is located downstairs on the 1st floor near the outside lawn area near the pool exit. They have a nice togo menu for lunch where you can order from them for your pool hanging. The burger was really good, and they have good fries here. We also tried the fish taco which was good. We also got the kids grilled cheese, & kids burger. It's a nice idea having this place offer Togo food for guests at the pool, if they want a tad more variety hen ordering from the pool staff. They also have tons of seating & seem popular dinner option for guests too.

Service and the whole restaurant ambience was amazing. I love the calmness of the decor. I ordered fried plaintains and enjoyed those very much. My husband ordered the ceviche tostada and he said it was good. Skip the street corn, it's heated straight from the can. I had high hopes since it was a restaurant thinking I will be getting a fresh roasted corn but it was canned and slapped with mayo and cotija cheese. I ordered two drinks which both were not great but was told their fountain drink was having issues. They only charged me for the Pineapple Ginger Tahona. It was refreshing in a way but the ginger was too strong it's like taking ginger shots. The 5 citrus spritz was like water and vodka. Nothing citrusy. I can compare it close to Whiteclaw Peach. Skip that!

Company dinner at this restaurant inside the JW Marriott. The atmosphere is beautiful, the food is blah. Most of the dishes had no or very bland tastes. The presentations were nice but dish after dish had no flavor. The next morning, 6 of the 9 of us had food poisoning. Avoid this restaurant!

Such a great dining experience! The highlight of the night was the truly outstanding people at Tia Carmen. The GM, Maritza, was so helpful in answering our questions about how different dishes were made and the ingredients used. It's great to know that some of the produce is grown on property. All of the dishes were balanced and creative. The savory ones that stood out to me were the tomato salad and lamb kebabs. It was a little loud at times but it was still possible to have a conversation. We sat inside but would love to try the outdoor setting next time.