Tocaya Modern Mexican

Fresh, fast, and well-designed. Tocaya Organica brings health-conscious Mexican food to Scottsdale with solid flavors, quick service, and a casual beachy Tulum-inspired atmosphere. We stopped in for lunch and ordered a variety of dishes. The guacamole was a great starter, fresh and bright with pomegranate and pumpkin seeds. I had the Birria Bowl with slow-cooked beef, refried beans, rice, and escabeche. Everything was well balanced and filling, even without the tortilla since I’m gluten-free. The Tocaya Salad had a good mix of ingredients, but the cilantro-lime dressing overwhelmed the dish. My wife enjoyed her Cauliflower Taco Combo and cucumber agua fresca, though the vegan street corn lacked creaminess you usually find in elote. My father-in-law had birria and grilled chicken tacos with chips and a strawberry basil agua fresca. He was impressed with the portion sizes and flavor. Food came out in just six minutes, which stood out for a fast casual place. The design was bright and modern, with natural light, light wood finishes, white tile, and green accents. Indoor seating is limited, but the large patio adds plenty of space. You can order at the counter or by QR code at your table. Service was minimal but friendly and efficient. Not a destination spot, but definitely worth trying if you're in the area. You get a good amount of food for the price, and the overall experience is smooth and pleasant. Food: 7.5/10 Design: 7.5/10 Service: 7/10 Overall: 7.5/10

One of my most favorite Mexican places, has to be Tocaya. The food is so fresh, but light and absolutely delicious. The place has a great ambiance and kind of has a fast food vibe. They have lots of vegan options which I love and it's very budget friendly too. I've tried the Le Fleur and Cauliflower tacos, and they're my fav here. The chips and guac are delicious too!

Brandon was our server and he did AMAZING! It was a Saturday night though not very busy inside dining, yet the door dash and other deliveries are slamming the restaurant and it felt like he was virtually running the whole front of the restaurant by himself, making drinks for people, serving us very well, and assuring my girlfriend with her gluten free and vegetarian options as well as ensuring I was able to customize my order which tasted beyond what I’ve eaten before. I’ve had a lot of carne asada but their burrito customized with the carne asada is immaculate! We love the area and we can’t pass on such incredible service from Brandon and the quality of the food! Great atmosphere and gluten free / vegetarian options!

Good, but a bit of a rip when it comes to the Cali burrito. As you can see it’s basically a potato wrapped in a tortilla. There’s a few great bites in there with great flavor, but for about $20 after tax it’s kinda ridiculous. I let them know about this and they sent it back but then they gave it back to me, unchanged and said meat does indeed exist in there so it’s fine. So this is by design.

Wonderful quick dinner! The food was fresh and delicious. Spicy chicken soup, birria taco in the fruit cart were amazing. To top it all off their drinks where delicious and not too sweet. The service was excellent. We will definitely come back.

We have been to Tocaya a few times and love their healthy take on Mexican food. Always fresh and tons of options for those with food allergies. Their gluten free churro waffle bites are to die for!! A must eat when coming here. Their carne asada tacos are really good as well as their guacamole and plantain chips. I’ve had a couple different flavors of their aqua Fresca, my favorite being their strawberry basil. The atmosphere and decor in the restaurant is beautiful and the service is always top notch.

I love the modernized look and feel of this place. Very clean, crisp, and fresh. It’s a breeze to order and the food is made fresh in the kitchen visible to the restaurant. The little bar adds a nice flare to the space. The food and drinks are delicious.

Great food. Could have a little more flavor. A little pricey, but a fun place to eat once. Food wasn't bad at all, ingredients seemed high quality. Super friendly staff!

I came here for dinner with a group last month and ordered the salmon bowl--it was delicious! Fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

Tocaya is such an amazing and fun place to grab delicious Mexican food. The taste is delicious, the service quick and ambiance fun. Hits all the boxes off for a meal. And the prices aren't expensive either. A MUST TRY!

I stopped in to get churro waffle bites as my birthday gift and they were delicious! They come with a good caramel dipping sauce. The inside is very cute and modern and I like the plant shelves. The service was friendly and fairly quick. Though I didn't get it at this location, I love the guac they have with the pepitas and pomegranate seeds served with plantain chips - it's a nice twist on one of my favorite sides!

This spot is very bright service was really great. You can get lots of light fair. At fashion Square there are so many other popular places to eat around this so it's never super busy when I'm there. But I like it. It's nice for a quick bite The service is always quick and the place is always nice and clean. Such a great lunchbox. Do you wanna try it out?

This is a very cute trendy spot that is the right balance between a casual and fun atmosphere! The tacos were delicious and I loved the amount of healthy and vegetarian options.

Came here on a Saturday night around 6:30. It's a fast casual restaurant where you order & pay at the counter, they give you a number and the food arrives! Belen was the one who took our order and she recommended the Baja taco. Omg - it was so good! Fried Mahi Mahi with Chipotle creama. It was amazing! Order this and you'll be pleased! I was trying to be healthy and ordered the taco salad. It was good but tacos really shine here!

Quite tasty, slightly upscale mexican food, just round the corner of Fashion Square mall. Tacos are decently priced, and they are delicious; I liked especially birria taco although tinga and asada were good, too. There is also cocktails and beer available. The ambient is casual, and service is friendly.

While shopping in the mall this place is attached to, I took a wrong turn and stumbled across Tocaya. I was hungry so went in for some tacos. I ordered three, two Chicken Tinga and one Asada. I'm not sure why I felt so surprised but these tacos were great! The Tinga taco was full of chicken and spicy. The asada also had great flavor. A great spot if you're at Fashion Square.

We had our book club meet here. It was my first time eating here. Inside of restaurant isn't that big but offers a cozy dining experience. There is a happy hour from 3-6pm. We ordered the guacamole and opted to have plantain chips with those, chips and salsa and the street corn. For my entree, I ordered the Grilled Pineapple Al Pastor but subbed out the Diablo Chicken (too spicy for me) for the chicken tings. OMG the bowl was so delicious. There still was a kick in the bowl LOL. I also enjoyed the strawberry basil aqua Fresca. Overall pleasant experience and I found the food delicious.

favorite stop after the gym! Love the healthy choices and options and you can't beat their gluten-free churros!

This restaurant has a very nice ambiance. Clean and modern. It is kind of like an upscale chipotle but the food is made in the kitchen and not like the chipotle setup. My whole family enjoyed this food. Very flavorful. I am visiting from out of town and would love to eat here all the time. The black bean soup was good, all the bowls were good, and even the aqua Fresca was good. I usually do not like Frescas, but this is delicious! My brother ordered 2 tequila drinks and the bartender did an amazing job with mixing the drinks as i tasted both of them and they were very good. Definitely would recommend this place as I'm sure everything on the menu would be tasty.

I went to Tocaya because they have great plant based options and are on the more affordable side of fashion square. Kudos to them for having vegan protein, vegan cheese, and beans. Special kudos to the team for pointing out that the black beans have dairy in them and switching it for me. The tacos were good but definitely not authentic Mexican food. I wasn't the biggest fan of the guac as they add pomegranate and seeds that take away from the dish

so good yummy and I loved how I could schedule the pick up time easy and still hot and good

The restaurant is really nice looking and clean and service was good as well. However, the food was pretty mediocre. It felt pretty comparable to something I could make at home or get at chipotle, but was twice the price. I got the tofu adobo with my bowl as the protein option and the tofu was not fully cooked.

Okay, so I hate leaving bad reviews, being that I work in the retail and food service industry, as well--but maybe this can come as some constructive criticism: I was super excited to order my take out--because I've ate at Tocaya more than a handful of times, when the Biltmore location was open. It's been well over a year and a half since I've visited a Tocaya. Always was great food and cocktails, love that it's Gluten friendly-- So I was excited to be working (seasonally) at Fashion Square and even more excited to be able to lunch at Tocaya. Unfortunately, I felt like the quality isn't the same anymore. I ordered the Sonora Steak Bowl only to barely enjoy what was served. The negatives: The rice was SO hard. Only about a quarter of the rice was bearable to eat and the rest was so sticky and hard--Worst part was that it was all mixed together. The steak was terrible. I figured I can at least eat the only protein in the bowl, but it was full of fat. I had to spit everything out (sorry for the detailed picture) The corn was okay (looked dehydrated and overcooked), the potatoes were okay. There was a teaspoon of guacamole. All for the price of around $17, $20 after tipping the crew. The bowl was filled below the line, if you guys are giving portions like that, might as well settle for smaller packaging. Overall, I was very underwhelmed. The positives: the staff is nice, ambiance is nice and clean. Food was warm :)

Beautiful space and fast service. Food is tasty, clean, and good portions fill you up nicely. Hibiscus tea is refreshing and not too sweet. Perfect for a quick lunch while shopping.

We enjoyed all the food we ordered and they have some great vegan options too. We got the queso, birria bowl and the vegan chicken mushroom quesadilla. Love that you can just order up front and then they bring the food out to you. Also the place was very clean and the food overall was great for clean Mexican food!

Great spot for a long lunch with a friend or a quick bite while shopping. The plantain chips and guacamole were delicious. So were our bowls and frescas.

Love the burrito here! Service is good and plenty of seating area. It is conveniently located outside the mall, perfect place to go after shopping.

Impeccable ambiance and food in a modern fast-casual setting. Perfect alternative to the hustle and bustle of the food court or the higher end restaurants that line Fashion Square- a very happy medium. I've gotten takeout and dined in and service is always prompt and the food is always delicious. My favorite is their diablo chicken- it has just the right amount of kick. Love that the burritos and tacos are fully customizable and that there are plenty of vegan and vegetarian options to choose from!

Came to Arizona for a girls trip. And after a hectic day of flying filled with delays and only eating airplane snacks, I went to Tocaya for an early dinner/late lunch and definitely was not disappointed. The restaurant is located in a nice area with tons to see and do (shops, close to old town). And the menu options were vast and I love how they offered both vegan and non-veg items, which was great to accommodate everyone's dietary preferences. The restaurant itself was super clean and cute; they had a giant window to see the food being made, which I thought was a nice touch. The staff were great and the food did not take too long. I really enjoyed the aqua Fresca and vegan queso. There were so many more options I wanted to try from the menu, so definitely will try to make a trip back before I leave.

I really appreciated the wonderful & kind service I received from Cade. He was really present and attentive to my order, service like this makes me definitely want to come back! Great location

This is the BEST place for Taco Tuesday!!! Cheap and delicious tacos with great margaritas (also discounted!!) the chips and salsa were to die for! I didn't take many pics as I was busy stuffing my face! Definitely going to be my new go to Taco Tuesday hang out!! The restaurant it's self is really cute and Mexican inspired! The staff is friendly and welcoming!! My only complaint is that they have poor virgin drink options; I wish there was a little more as I don't drink alcohol!! But otherwise this place rocks!

I was very excited when I walked in and saw the ambience and the menu. Especially their $2 taco and half off tacos for Taco Tuesday deals Overall tasted good but was quite surprised that the meats were cold (2 types of chicken and salmon) that kinda threw me off Friendly staff and great ambience

I want to love Tocaya, but it just happens to be a miss every time. I leave feeling like I've been scammed. I still find myself frequenting the fashion square location purely out of convenience and the fact that it feels healthier than chipotle. My problem - they are SO freakin stingy with their protein amount! They say 3oz per $15 bowl/burrito, but I have had the fajita Del Ray bowl and others on multiple occasions where I'd be surprised if it was more than 1.5oz, or quarter of chicken breast. It's the worst I've ever seen anywhere. On a positive note, I'm a huge fan of their guac! Not only is it tasty but it comes with thin fried plantain chips that make it a home-run. Their Fresca drinks are great as well and a perfect take home tequila mixer. Hopefully Tocaya sorts this stinginess out!

Great location, outdoor seating is available and great food choices. My brother happened to come across this spot and I'm glad that he did. The food was excellent, the servers that brought out our food were great as well. The lady taking our order was the reason for the 4 star and not a 5. Being the first person you encounter upon entering, mannerisms are important. With it being our first time here, we asked for food recommendations (what her favorite entree was), we asked portion size as well as a couple of other questions. She was very short in her answers and not helpful at all. She did not appear to want to be there and looked annoyed every time someone entered. Not the best look. Either way, we enjoyed the ambience and the food.

Fantastic food, a GREAT deal on happy hour, and such cute interior! I liked how you could order from the counter, order from your phone, OR have a waiter take your order. Ordered ceviche, passion fruit margarita, strawberry margarita, chips and salsa, and Baja tacos. All were really good! Highly recommend anything on the menu. All the ingredients tasted fresh and flavorful.

The food tastes like white people made it. Very bland. I don't think there's any Mexicans back there in the kitchen.

A nice modern touch to Fashion Square. This unique corner space Mexican restaurant has a trendy California vibe with a versatile menu for different types of eaters. I had the pleasure of first time dining at this location during happy hour yesterday for Taco Tuesday. Been to another location in the valley but wanted to dine again at my favorite mall. Though not the warmest welcome by an employee. I felt there was truly only one employee working hard. My food was excellent. I recommend the chips and salsa which are $2 during happy hour. My $2 taco was Chicken Tinga with crunchy onions was flavorful. Another favorite from my visit was the churro waffles with Carmel dip. I normally don't have room for dessert but made sure to squeeze some in. Glad I did. I am a fan of their drink menu. My friends love their $5 drink special especially the Paloma. I a huge fan of their Aquas Fresca Strawberry Basil and Cucumber Mint. Seating both inside or patio dining. Easy to find and convenient parking. Definitely a spot to try.

It's one of those places where you order at the main counter and they bring you your food. First time here and I have to say my taco salad was fantastic. If you like chicken and many textures and colors, this is a value for $13 and change. The seating is open/airy and comfortable. Just turn down the music a bit! A great find. This place deserves to be packed.

Great food and healthy choices! I love their drinks! Pretty and clean vibes. I went to this restaurant several years ago and I came back again this year, they've definitely upgraded especially the cocktail bar. It's a good place to have a quick bite or even hangout and chill with friends. Good portion of food and good prices!

Service or lack there of. Condescending towards customers. Communicate with your customers when they come into your restaurant. Pretty simple concept.

My wife and I really loved this place. Chill vibes, IG worthy venue, and delicious food. More elevated than Chipotle and legit cocktails. Our new go to spot and great vegan options. Nice people too. We will be back!

Rainy day in Scottsdale so decided to go to the Fashion Square mall. We got hungry and found Tocaya Modern Mexican. Be advised, the entrance to Tocaya is from the outside of the mall. Once we made it inside, the service was friendly, inside was bright, modern and clean. It was a very young, hipster crowd. You walk up the counter and order your food, they give you a number and then they bring your food to the table. They list out all their proteins and you choose to have it made into a bowl, tacos or burritos. We chose tacos with gluten free battered mahi mahi, tomatillo shrimp. We also ordered bowl of chicken tortilla soup and churro waffle bites. Food was good, but my mahi mahi was burned and over cooked. The star was the chicken tortilla soup. Love the clear broth and how filling it was.

love their food. gluten free and yet super tasty. I go there often especially after work. I just order through the app and go pick up with no hassle.

I did their catering for my birthday celebration. My guest loved the food. Only complaint I had was the meat portion size for the shredded chicken Tinga was not for 20 people. Was very disappointed. We get more when we order the regular family meal. If you order catering please check your order when you pick up. Was a mistake on our part. I would have given a 5 star if it wasn't for this.

Tocaya is a California based restaurant that provides a fresh take on traditional Mexican fare with conscious choices. There's plenty of vegan , vegetarian and gluten free options. They only use high quality ingredients 100% hormone and steroid free. This location in Fashion square has plenty of seating the interiors are modern you can order at the counter or from your table using the online options. Menu is pretty straightforward the usual tacos , quesadillas, protein bowls The fresh ingredients come through in every bite. It's perfect for grabbing a quick lunch. Staff is always friendly service is quick Overall a great find. Cheers!

They got some of our taco orders wrong and some people in my party are vegan/gluten free and have unique diet restrictions. Initially Bella our server was very rude but Andrea was such a great subsequent server for us despite them getting some of the orders wrong for our tacos. She was very gracious in providing us the right tacos with the appropriate diet restrictions. Although they got orders wrong, they were very good at fixing their mistakes. We would be happy to come back again and hope other servers can learn from Andrea's impeccable skills.

Met up with friends to celebrate a birthday and Tocaya Modern Mexican was the place picked, so off I went! After checking out the menu I knew I wanted to try the Cali with chicken tinga and a avocado onion salsa and added a side of street corn. The Cali taco was packed with flavor, but the star of the dish was the street corn, it was shucked corn grilled and seasoned with chipotle powder and dusted with cotija, could not get enough of it! Tocaya is the perfect place to meet up with friends, its casual and does offer vegan and gluten free on most menu items so those with eating preferences won't feel like they are limited it a smaller menu. Go give them a try!

Lovely light & bright setting. Great atmosphere for lunch! The strawberry basil agua fresca is very sweet but refreshing; more like a strawberry lemonade. The guacamole was simple and delicious-- love the pomegranate seeds. And the plantain chips were fresh, slightly warm, and had the perfect amount of crisp & saltiness. The quesadilla was pure comfort food-- warm and loaded with seasoned chicken and melty cheese. Great spot to take a lunch break when spending the day shopping at Fashion Square. Will definitely be back!

Wow. I hadn't been here in a couple years and it is so good! I need to come by more often. So many healthy choices. I had the quinoa chickpea bowl. So delicious! My daughter had the tocaya salad and loved it.

Tocaya translated (roughly) from Spanish means "We've got all the healthy yums"... and that translation couldn't be more accurate! At Tocaya, you wait in line and then order and pay for your food and drink up front... and then grab any available table. After that, they prepare and bring your food and drink right out to you! I opted for the Street Corn En Fuego Bowl and a passion fruit margarita... and both were excellent! Prices are reasonable, particularly for the area it's located in. Gluten-free items (as well as other potential health issues) are clearly marked as such... and the staff is knowledgeable about those intolerances, so opting for the right choices (for you) are easy. Overall rating: *****FIVE STARS***** Gluten-free rating: *****FIVE STARS*****

I'm going to be fair and give a "good" rating because the food was still good. I went here yesterday and I did an order via the app for the Birria bowl, this comes with Birria, mexican rice (I opted for the cauliflower rice), queso fresco, smashed pinto beans ( I opted for no beans), flour tortilla and a side of house escabeche. My order was ready earlier than the time I selected, which was fine. The problem comes when AFTER I got home, I saw that my order was missing the queso fresco. This was such a disappointment because I live about 30 minutes away, so I couldn't just go back up there to ask for the missing fresco.

Super tasty! Vegetarian friendly! Cute outside seating as well as inside, and wonderful service! In a cute area too, lots of stores where you can do your shopping!

Just another uppity place in Scottsdale, what else is new :/ I ordered the protein bowl with tofu and vegan mozzarella. It was good but could've had more food in there for close to $15. The bestie got two fish tacos, chips and queso, and a drink and she ultimately gave the meal two thumbs down. She said her second fish taco wasn't good and didn't taste like the first (odd) and the queso had no flavor at all. Her chips were also pretty stale! We'll forget this place exists in a couple days.

We enjoy the ability to order tacos on butter lettuce because of gluten and corn sensitivities! Always delicious and fresh! The plantain chips are delicious and the only place in the Phoenix area they are offered! 2 other Tocaya locations closed ---so we gladly make the trip to Fashion Square... The fish is soooo good.

We had a delicious dinner here! We were on vacation with our girls and it's the perfect place. Decorated beautiful lots of indoor seating. The service was so nice. The manager offered us water with lids for our girls and we greatly appreciated it. My husband loved his bowl and my taco combo was soooooo good! It's so close to the main promenade. We highly recommend!

Always a good time and good food here. Love how easy it is, and how quick the food comes. We ordered the chips and queso, fajita del ray bowl, 2 Baja tacos and street corn. We also left the table with every single plate empty, I think that tells you how the food was, amazing! I like this place in particular for the 2 taco combo, with a side and you can even upgrade it for a margarita too! The vibes and chic decor of this place are very chill and this will remain one of my favorite go to spots! Nice weather outside? Check out the patio!

Surprisingly great food and reasonable price! Genre is tex mex style, made with fresh ingredients, high quality, at affordable price. Also has several vegan options! Ordered their Baja taco ($5), vegan taco ($3), street corn plus agua Fresca = $13! A nice place to stop for lunch if going for a casual vibe.