Tocaya Modern Mexican

Refreshing food and upbeat on trend, atmosphere. The La Flor vegan and Baha fish tacos 🌮 far exceeded my expectations🤯…and I’m a Cali girl. 🤫 I’ll be back next week for Taco Tuesday! (It’s a surprising 💵 👀 deal 🤫)

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!

I can’t speak on ambiance or service because I used UberEats for my order. The food is fresh, BUT it all is flavorless. I got the Diablo shrimp bowl… the only thing spicy in it were the three Fresno chili slices. The guacamole and plantain chips were again fresh, but flavorless. The guacamole was already browning due to lack of citrus.. The salsa is terrible but fresh. 😂 My favorite part was the plantain chips… I assumed the food would be more flavorful, and the plantain chips would be too thick. The food was flavorless, but the chips were great. $30 dollars for good plantain chips and a few good shrimp… Cut your ingredients to a proper eating size and add some real flavor. Citrus prevents the guacamole from browning… That is all very simple culinary techniques that most Hispanic individuals seem to understand. Actually the chips could use a bit more salt. Flavor people!

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.

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!

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.

We went here twice during our stay in AZ. Our experience both times was excellent. You walk in and order at the counter if you are a first time there human or can sit down with a paper menu if you've been in before, according to the sign. We just used the counter twice as I spotted the same guy I'd talked allergens with the prior time working the counter and wanted to make life easier by going to him. He remembered me and all my allergens, corrected one thing he'd looked up after I left (something I hadn't ordered as I suspected it might have soy in a minor way... which it did) and apologized for the first time's oversight on it. If you know your allergens and take a gander at their old allergen menu up online, you can do what I did and kind of know one thing might not be correct. But that's anywhere! So I'm definitely not docking him for it. He went to the kitchen to talk to kitchen staff about it the first time and I ordered the stuff in my safety zone. All was perfectly fine and they even wrote in all my allergens on the receipt. The second time I offroaded a bit and everything was still great and no issues after, so yay! Tacos were grand but the real star was the black beans. I loved them so much I had them both days + took one bowl of them back to the hotel and had them later. Iced tea was okay. The water was oddly incredibly good. I don't usually like water, but I drank multiple cups of it while I was there from their machine and took one away with us both times. Definitely get the water, lol!

A coworker recommended Tocaya, describing it as an upscale Chipotle, so we decided to venture into Scottsdale and give it a good college try. It's counter service, without the counter. To order, choose a table, scan a QR, and place an order. While I love convenience, I wasn't the biggest fan of this option because, as newcomers, we weren't able to really get any recommendations or talk about the food with those who know it best. So, we ordered blindly. I ordered a carne taco and the squash blossom taco. Both were fantastic. My only suggestion would be to add pickled onions to the squash blossom taco, it just needed a bit more acid to balance out the flavors and add a bit of crunch. My partner ordered a carne burrito and absolutely loved it. The salsa is good, but the flavor is heavily tomato forward, with very little heat. The horchata and strawberry/basil water is freaking fantastic! Definitely recommend the agua frescas. Overall we enjoyed the food and didn't leave feeling like a stuffed sausage.

I've been going here since they opened. Such flavorful, fresh food! They've recently simplified their menu, but they still offer many of the vegan items. My favorites are the 3 vegan tacos. They are a must try whether or not you're vegan. I find the house margarita pretty weak, but the jalapeño marg has a nice bite to it. Nice atmosphere and fast service.

Dropped by on a Sunday evening. It was largely empty, the a/c wasn't working inside so we sat on the patio. We had the house quesadilla, a birria taco, a mahi mahi taco and the churro/waffle bites. All were good! The setting both is casual and comfortable. They do need to fix the cushions on the patio bench seating a it's torn up and jagged. Service was fine especially for late at night tho they forgot one of our items and we had to go remind them.

This place is in a prime location. Amazing food. Ambience could use a slight lift. But staff could use a pep talk for sure. Bar tender could care even less will not return. Customer service is extremely poor. The gentleman man at the checkout was on point, happy and acknowledging. The rest felt like they did not want to be there especially the bartender. Owner, please take note.

We walked in and no one greeted us. They were busy talking to their friends. You pay for meals upfront and server drops off food. We both added a tip when we paid for our meals. Disappointed that we had to approach the servers for everything. Food took forever. Food tasted okay. It was warm inside.

Great little hangout for the best Taco Tuesday's (all tacos between $2-$4) that don't disappoint. No skimping on the meat/fish or veggies. The sides we most enjoyed was their corn & chips w/ Queso dip. HIGHEST RECOMMEND!!

The ambiance of this place alone can guarantee me coming back to this place but the service was even better. Very kind staff and very attentive! Michael the manager was great and made sure we were doing okay very often. Definitely will be back.

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.

We expected more from Toca Madera Scottsdale. It was uncomfortably cold inside, and the roof was leaking because of the rain. On top of that, they didn't have three drinks I attempted to order, including a wine, so it was a lot of back-and-forth just to get a drink. The food was fine, but not great--overall the experience didn't match the price point.

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!

Having not been to Tocaya in several months, and very much missing the Kierland Commons location, we were at the Scottsdale Mall and had to take advantage of them being there. The location is thoughtfully placed outside of the Lifetime Executive Gym and the Designer Wing of the Mall. Beautiful string lights highlight the outside, and somehow even on a hot day, it seemed a little bit cooler of an ambiance. We walk in & notice the menu has changed a little bit (no more Spicy Vegan Cheese was one thing I noticed), and Brandon was happy to walk us through the updates. We ordered and sat awaiting our delicious dinner cooked right in front of us in the open concept kitchen. Our meal was served up quickly, warm, and with good presentation. The plantain chips & guac with pomegranate seeds were amazing! The service was great, and the dining area was clean. This was a great reminder as to why I love to visit Tocaya.

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.

can't beat tocaya - so many healthy & vegan options. perfect spot for a girls catch up & the gluten free churros? YUM!

I work right by Tocaya and just found out about it a few weeks ago. I went inside and was blown away by how delicious the food was, and how fresh it tasted. Needless to say, I've eaten nothing but the food from here on my break time since. Truly great food and nice people! I wish I heard about it sooner!

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.

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?

Food tasted good, but I paid $30 for a burrito and half of it didn't have any meat, and I paid extra to add shrimp. Half was guacamole

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

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 :)

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.

Food was delicious. I got the guiltless burrito with mahi mahi on a gluten free tortilla. 10/10 recommend.

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.

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.

I really enjoy going to Tocaya. I always have great service and the manager is a really nice guy. This place has a good vibe

I placed a phone order for the Birria Torta Combo. I got chips and guacamole for the side and even though they had it on the label that didn't come with the meal so was a bit disappointed.

Tocaya has alway been a favorite for us but appears to have taken a slight dip in their quality after being sold off by Umbrella Company Madera. The dishes and taco items are still the same but seem like theyre made without care and somewhat tossed together lacking a general finesse they used to have.

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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 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

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.

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!

My suggestion would be to set aside a separate area for pick ups. It feels like we are imposing every time we have to do a pick up here. At a sit down restaurant, like this, having an area near the front, by the door, with a shelf seems to work best. This way we are not in the middle of the dinning room area, staring off into space, or making the people feel uncomfortable. Another idea is to have the orders out on time, prepared, and set aside before anyone shows up. This makes the whole process a lot smoother. The staff every time seems to be a bit snotty and rude, aside from two times, and this has been the exception rather than the norm. All in all, it has been somewhat more annoying than normal, to pick up here, vs other restaurants. I would appreciate it if you would be a little quicker and prompt with the pick up times. Feel free to clarify where the pick ups are supposed to happen, and separate them according to name properly, so they do not get mixed up. Ultimately, what comes around goes around. Regards.

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*****

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!

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!