Arizona’s 10 Best Mexican Restaurants — theculturetrip.com

Considering it is a restaurant from acclaimed chef-restaurateur Richard Sandoval, the Mexico City-born Culinary Institute of America trained ‘Father of Modern Mexican Cuisine,' it isn’t perhaps surprising that La Hacienda would appear on this list. Located at Scottsdale’s Fairmont Hotel, La Hacienda has been the recipient of many accolades including the AAA Four Diamond Award three years running and its fresh, modern take on Mexican cuisine has captured the attention of critics and diners alike. A classic, chic dining room and charming patio heated by fire pits invite guests to try executive chef Forest Hamrick’s exquisite creations like the huachinango- adobo grilled Pacific snapper with Mexican quinoa, poblano cream and chimichurri.

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