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Cocina Chiwas, Tempe, AZ

Cocina Chiwas

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4.7 (76)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican
2001 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281-4821

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
James Beard Semi-Finalists Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin bring you Cocina Chiwas, a nouveau take on classic Chihuahuan cuisine. Located at the Northwest corner of Culdesac, a beautiful and passionate walkable community in Tempe, Arizona. Cocina Chiwas is a chef driven Mexican Restaurant with delicious food, cocktails and an intoxicating atmosphere. Family owned and operated we invite you to come in and enjoy our large patio and a new take on Mexican cuisine.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Northern Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin
  • Neighborhood
    Tempe
  • Cross street
    Apache and S. Martin Ln
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Smith Martin/Apache Blvd. Light rail stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 76 people are saying

Cocina Chiwas 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Valley

    Best Food

  • East Valley

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cocina Chiwas is celebrated for its "amazing Mexican cuisine" with Sonoran and Chihuahuan roots. Guests rave about the "exceptional food," especially the "birria quesadilla" and "chicken mole." The ambiance is vibrant, with a "fun mix of open kitchen" and upscale vibes. Despite some service hiccups, the culinary experience is "unforgettable."
76 Reviews
  1. Estrella VIP

    Phoenix6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & super accommodating staff! We enjoyed everything we had!

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  2. Danny

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited for Mother’s Day with a party of ten. We had a great time. Wonderful food and service. I had the menudo which was bomb! Definitely another awesome concept for the folks of Tacos Chiwas!

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  3. Adela

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy sabrosoña comida gratis por toda la atención

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  4. Susan

    St. Louis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful server, delicious food and perfect ambiance to celebrate our son’s engagement and to meet his future in-laws.

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  5. Chris

    Phoenix3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating here. Loved the fresh blue corn tortillas!!

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  6. Claire VIP

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and fun custom surprise cocktails! Big fan and will definitely be back!

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  7. Victor VIP

    Phoenix60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have eaten here several times in the past. This time, was probably the best experience we’ve had here. The food was exceptional and the service was adequate. Each dish tasted unique and different. Sometimes in the past, the flavors were somewhat muddled. This time, however, everything was very distinctive. Well done!

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  8. Lauren

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the Colorado dip and the mole dish! We loved reviewing their drink menu, everything we had was different but delicious. All of the staff were polite, nice and were happy to see our puppy. **DO NOT SKIP Dessert!!** Get the tres leches carrot cake!!! it’s a hefty portion for 2 people and so WORTH IT!! We will definitely be back.

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  9. Kevin

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've eaten there and I've brought friends to eat there many times. The drinks are not cheap, but they are handmade and oh so good. I recommend the Paloma. Last night a group of us shared a couple of appetizers, then a rib eye steak and a pork shank, along with three desserts. Everybody raved about how the good the food was. Seriously good Mexican food.

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  10. Jane

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered had delicious combinations of flavors. Ample portions, good service.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Cocina Chiwas

2001 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281-4821

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Apache and S. Martin Ln
  • Neighborhood
    Tempe
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Northern Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Smith Martin/Apache Blvd. Light rail stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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