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Bacanora

$50 and over

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Hot spot
Good for special occasions

Nestled in the heart of historic Grand Avenue, Bacanora defies tradition with its ambiance, intimacy, and flavors. Born from the visionary mind of James Beard award-winning Rene Andrade, Bacanora isn’t just a restaurant; but rather an experience. Rene and his team have shaped Bacanora into a haven for those seeking a taste of home and a warm hug with hospitality. Sticking to the roots of Sonoran cuisine, everything is carefully crafted over open flame y puro amor at Bacanora. If he’s up, then Phoenix is up!

RESERVATIONS FOR MARCH WILL BECOME AVAILABLE TO BOOK ON FEBRUARY 1ST AT 9:00AM!
You may still experience a wait time upon arrival due to reservations being booked back-to-back at all tables. Please practice patience and understanding if this occurs because we are working as hard as possible to get everyone sat on time and to have a great experience.

Parking can be found in the parking lot across McKinley from the restaurant, it is reserved for guests of Bragg’s and neighbors.

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James Beard Award2024

From the OpenTable editors: Bacanora fired up the grill in downtown Phoenix in 2021, quickly making a nationwide splash with praise pouring in from The New York Times, Esquire, and local outlets—leading to a James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest in 2024 for Rene Andrade. It's all thanks to Andrade's flavorful Sonoran cuisine—think tomahawk steaks and pineapples dangling over an open flame—agave cocktails, and natural wine in the casual, intimate space.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(602) 612-4018
Website
https://www.bacanoraphx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1301 NW Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2340
Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2024
Neighborhood
West Phoenix
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 116 people are saying

Bacanora reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Loved For

Phoenix / Arizona
Mexican
Phoenix
Best Service
Phoenix
Hot spot
Phoenix
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bacanora is a culinary gem offering "incredible food" with bold flavors and "excellent service" that consistently impresses. While reservations can be challenging to secure, the "cozy and intimate" atmosphere and "wonderful" dining experience make it "worth the wait." Guests rave about the "authentic Sonoran cuisine" and "vibrant" ambiance.

116 Reviews

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Miranda
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waited a year to finally snag a reservation and it was worth the wait! Sooo much food for your money plus sooo delicious. Staff was so friendly and this was probably our favorite date night dinner thus far. Would 100 percent come back to enjoy again!
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Laura VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food flavor was very good Presentation okay but not great for $52 meal Margarita was excellent Very small and music very loud
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KatherineC
Phoenix2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kara was our server and was great! Love the food — interesting and delicious
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great meal and a great experience. Will dine here again. Thx Rene!!
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
wonderful food and incredible service as always!!!
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NathanK
Phoenix2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in arizona, this place is worth the wait and hype
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Chris VIP
Phoenix16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible meal, very attentive staff. The dining room is so intimate I felt like it was hitting on me. Great experience. Can’t wait to go back!
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diane VIP
Phoenix44 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
enjoyed brunch with burritos. the chocolate flan and Neapolitan ice cream were delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Yosemite8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! JUST WOW!! Brunch lived up to expectations and flavors were great. Started with the cucumber salad and it had just the right heat. Grapefruit mimosas were a favorite. I had the coffee rub short ribs with potatoes and golden yellow over easy eggs with a few fresh tortillas. Let’s just say I’m glad I saved a tortillas because I used the last one to clean the bowl. Delicious.
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Randy VIP
Phoenix29 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I can see why reservations are so hard to get at this restaurant. Just a few tables in the bar very intimate weight. Staff is quite attentive and helpful but the food is the star! started with the Elote and cucumber salad… both amazing. A little disappointed that you’ll only get one cob of corn With the Elote appetizer. We had the burrito and the pork shank….,just absolutely fantastic. We will be back.
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FAQs

Bacanora offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (602) 612-4018.

Bacanora is rated 4.8 stars by 116 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

1301 NW Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2340

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2024
Neighborhood
West Phoenix
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://www.bacanoraphx.com/
Phone number
(602) 612-4018

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