From Fairmont Scottsdale Best Nearby Latin American (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Scottsdale, AZ Havana Cafe (Restaurants - Latin American) 6245 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale  AZ  85254 • 480-991-1496 Distance: ~1.73 mi User Rating: 8.75 / 10         Description: SCOTTSDALE. It may be difficult to find a Scottsdale restaurant serving truly authentic Cuban cuisine, but the search ends here. The wide-ranging menu's Cuban and Latin American dishes include sopa de frijoles negros (black bean soup), pollo Cubano (chicken smothered in citrus, garlic, and onion sauce), and paella à la Havana. Make a conscious effort to save room for dessert; a few tempting options include the delectable Caribbean candy bar, chocolate bread pudding, and guava cheesecake. Deseo (Restaurants - Latin American) 6902 E Greenway Pkwy Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale  AZ  85254 • 480-624-1030 • 480-624-1000 Distance: ~1.84 mi         Description: NORTH SCOTTSDALE. Bold, bright colors and an attractive open kitchen make Deseo an appealing prospect. Secure a much-coveted seat at the ceviche bar, where you can watch the preparation of your dish and scope out the kitchen. Seafood dominates the menu; sample shrimp marinated in roasted tomato and avocado, juicy lobster tails, or – for something different – Colombian corn cakes with a quail egg. Your server can recommend a South American wine to accompany your meal, or try a fresh, minty mojito for extra kick. El Bravo (Restaurants - Latin American) 8338 N 7th St, Phoenix  AZ  85020 • 602-943-9753 Distance: ~10.46 mi User Rating: 8 / 10         Description: PHOENIX. Although the decor may leave something to be desired, that small concern is usually left behind once patrons taste the restaurant's terrific Sonoran cuisine. Menu options include burritos, enchiladas, red beef popovers, and tacos. Save room for a chocolate chimichanga for dessert. Carlsbad Tavern (Restaurants - Latin American) 3313 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale  AZ  85251 • 480-970-8164 Distance: ~10.84 mi User Rating: 8 / 10         Description: SCOTTSDALE. This Mexican restaurant serves spicy dishes in a comfortable, Southwestern-themed environment. Start off with zesty tequila shrimp, and then choose from entrees like filet mignon, seafood, pasta, pork, and duck. If you like it hot, this is certainly your place, because many dishes are marinated in, cooked in, or served with hot chile sauce. Great tequilas and margaritas as well. Acapulco Bay Co. (Restaurants - Latin American) 3030 N 68th St, Scottsdale  AZ  85251 • 480-429-1990 Distance: ~11.28 mi         Description: SOUTH SCOTTSDALE. Focusing on fruits of the sea, this cozy little Mexican joint serves delicious dishes for extremely reasonable prices. Although the restaurant (a converted house) is somewhat crowded, the patio offers relief from the bustling dining room. Order kabobs with juicy shrimp and scallops as an appetizer to share before tackling your main course. Camaron Azteca is a hearty mix of Guaymas shrimp, cheese, onion, tomato, and salsa, served in a lava rock bowl. Less ambitious diners can try ceviche or calamari or simply nibble on first-rate chips and salsa. Richardson's (Restaurants - Latin American) 1582 E Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix  AZ  85014-2434 • 602-265-5886 Distance: ~11.35 mi User Rating: 8.5 / 10         Description: NORTH CENTRAL PHOENIX. Sometimes you need to add a little spice to your life, and this is the place to do just that. Featuring the flavors of New Mexico, Richardson's satisfies hungry mouths until late into the evening. Chiles rellenos, quesadillas and wood-fired pizzas make up the traditional fare, and grilled pork chops (stuffed with spicy chorizo), chimayo chicken (stuffed with spinach, dried tomatoes, poblano chilies, and asiago cheese) are other local favorites. Perhaps the signature dish for weekend brunch is eggs Benedict with jalapeno hollandaise. Los Sombreros (Restaurants - Latin American) 2534 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale  AZ  85257 • 480-994-1799 Distance: ~11.67 mi         Description: SOUTH SCOTTSDALE. Fun, festive decor creates a relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy heaping portions of Mexican favorites. If you're famished, an appetizer of beef gorditas will more than tide you over until the main course arrives. Blue corn crab enchiladas, grilled chicken with spinach in chipotle cream sauce, and to-die-for guacamole are frequently ordered. Head to the patio for a change of pace and to tackle a luscious dessert – chocolate tamales are calling. Barrio Cafe (Restaurants - Latin American) 2814 N 16th St, Phoenix  AZ  85006 • 602-636-0240 Distance: ~13.79 mi         Description: Since it opened, folks have been clamoring to this hopping, no-reservations-accepted restaurant for its inventive southern Mexican cuisine. Abandoned are bland burritos and tacos in favor of lush, richly layered flavors achieved with zesty chiles, authentic cheeses, and complex moles. Start with guacamole prepared tableside and then consider cochinita pibil, a delectable slow-roasted pork dish. Grilled steaks, seared duck breast, and seafood enchiladas are also much-requested. Plus, there's no better dessert than deep-fried fritters with goats' milk caramel – ask anyone. San Carlos Bay Seafood (Restaurants - Latin American) 1901 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix  AZ  85006 • 602-340-0892 Distance: ~14.36 mi User Rating: 8.25 / 10         Description: PHOENIX. A popular haunt for locals, this quaint establishment keeps mouths mesmerized with tasty Mexican seafood. Veracruz-style filleted snapper (with olives, onions, tomatoes, and peppers), an octopus cocktail, and culichi-style pescado (oven-baked fish with a tangy green sauce) are among the menu options. Many patrons agree that the decor leaves much to be desired, but the food is so delicious that the surroundings disappear in comparison. Los Dos Molinos (Restaurants - Latin American) 8646 S Central Ave, Phoenix  AZ  85041 • 602-243-9113 Distance: ~21.25 mi User Rating: 5.1666 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN PHOENIX. If you show up on a weekend, be prepared to wait for a table at this extremely popular place. The restaurant has a reputation for serving intensely flavorful offerings, and the Santa Fe-style Mexican cuisine is like nothing you've ever had before. If you don't favor spicy dishes, this is not the place for you – they don't even offer a mild salsa. Tangy guacamole, huge margaritas, chile-spiked ribs, and hefty portions also prove eminently satisfying. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.