Barrio Queen

First-come, first-served and almost always busy, Barrio Queen is a lively, industrial space on the Scottsdale Waterfront vibrantly decked out with Day of the Dead imagery, patterned Mexican tiles, colorful glass lanterns, and serape fabric banquettes. Grab a table on the expansive patio for tableside guacamole, Mexican Caesar salad, and a cocktail with one of their 400-plus tequilas. Choose from more than 20 taco selections—try the carnitas marinated in Coca-Cola—and don’t pass up the Queen's chiles en nogada, a roasted pepper stuffed with chicken, dried fruits, and smothered in almond cream sauce.