Tia Carmen
Welcome to Tia Carmen, a gem nestled in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, offering a delightful fusion of New American and Mexican cuisine in a trendy, intimate, and upscale setting. This cocktail bar not only provides a range of utilities like reservations, delivery, and private dining but also boasts a plethora of amenities such as outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and valet parking. With a full bar and happy hour specials on Wednesdays and Sundays, Tia Carmen is the perfect spot for a classy night out.
Customer reviews rave about the diverse menu offerings and top-notch service at Tia Carmen. From kebabs to steak and spiced fingerling potatoes, every dish is cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. The ambiance of the restaurant, reminiscent of the beaches of Tulum, adds to the overall dining experience, making it a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts.
Whether you're looking for a chill spot for a date night or a family dinner, Tia Carmen caters to all occasions. The breakfast buffet, complete with pastries, eggs, and agua frescas, is a treat for the senses, while the dinner options like the tuna crudo and purple potato special entree will leave you craving for more. The friendly staff and beautiful outdoor patio only enhance the dining experience, making Tia Carmen a standout in the culinary scene of Phoenix.
Tia Carmen Menu
Location
Address: 5350 East Marriott Dr Phoenix, AZ 85054
Phone: (480) 293-3636
Business info
- Takes ReservationsYes
- DeliveryNo
- TakeoutNo
- Wheelchair accessibleYes
- Accepts Credit CardsYes
- Outdoor SeatingYes
- Trendy, Intimate, Romantic, Classy, UpscaleYes
- Moderate NoiseYes
- Casual DressYes
- Good for GroupsYes
- Good for DinnerYes
- Valet Parking, Validated ParkingYes
- Waiter ServiceYes
- Free Wi-FiYes
- Best nights on Wednesday, SundayYes
- Happy Hour SpecialsYes
- Full BarYes
- Heated Outdoor SeatingYes
- Covered Outdoor SeatingYes
- Private DiningYes
- Offers CateringNo
- SmokingNo
- Drive-ThruNo
- TVNo
- EV charging station availableYes
- Bike ParkingNo
Last Reviews
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Author: Junella T.
Came here on a Saturday night and it was empty. We made a reservation online but you could have walked in without one. We opted for indoor seating but they have a nice outdoor seating area too. It was just too hot. We opted for the tasting menu but underestimated how much food came with it so we were stuffed by the end. They do let you take the food to go and since we were staying in the hotel, they reheated the leftovers for us the next day too. The tasting menu is interesting. The food is unique. A lot of the different plates I normally would not combine together. I would even say some dishes almost had a fusion Asian flavor. Like the tuna crudo comes with a corn coconut broth. It's a chilled broth but not heavy on the corn flavor. It reminds me of a Thai coconut curry sauce. Same with the purple yam, ube, which is used in a lot of Asian cuisines. The tasting menu also comes with a full size 12oz New York steak. I asked for my steak to be cooked rare but it came out barely pink. I believe they mixed up my steak with my friends so we switched but even then her steak was pink and not really rare red. Only dish I was meh about was the dessert which was a vanilla flan. I would have loved it without the heavy shaving of manchego cheese on top. It was overwhelming and pungent and made the taste of the flan salty and sweet but strange. Our server was wonderful. He was always checking on us and he even noticed I didn't like my beverage much and took it off the check. Great guy! Fun experience and the food was unique. Worth a try if you're in the area or wanting to try something different!
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Author: Izzy O.
Tia Carmen was such a treat for breakfast during our staycation! The breakfast bar is self serve and has an abundance of options. There was pastries, potatoes, eggs, an omelette station, and more. Also, the birria was so good that it inspired me to make my own for lunch recently. I also liked that there were multiple drink options with agua frescas in the buffet area to try. We had a wonderful server who checked in to make sure everything was great and she brought us coffee as well. The decor in this restaurant really elevates everything as well. It's so visually stunning inside. I definitely want to come back for dinner.
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Author: Nicole R.
Kebobs were delicious! Steak was cooked perfectly! Spiced fingerling tatoes were flavorful and crispy! Service was on point! Great spontaneous dinner after being at the pool all day. Will definitely go back and would like to try the seafood platter as the table next to us ordered it and the presentation was gorgeous.
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Author: Jessica P.
We have heard great things about Tia Carmen and it definitely met our expectations. The aesthetic of the restaurant transported me to Tulum. It is beautiful once you step inside and the outdoor dining space was a whole Tulum beach vibe. Service was good. Food came out at a good pace, even with our table of 7. Favorite appetizer is the tuna crudo, that broth is just absolutely amazing and full of flavor. You could drink it on its own. The fish was fresh and there were tapioca pearls that just added another layer of texture. All the entrees were so good! The steak my husband ordered was perfectly cooked and the mole sauce that it was served it was one of my favorites moles. It was more on the sweeter side but the chocolate flavor was so intense that I was surprised how well it worked with the steak and bone marrow butter. I got the purple yams and I can't even describe how well all the flavors worked. The dish was lacking some texture since everything was soft but I didn't even care cause it tasted SO good. For desserts we tried the omakase (which can vary every time) and the flan with tequila caramel and manchego cheese. Hands down the flan! The caramel sauce was to die for and the shredded manchego added a salty balance. Can't wait to go again and try the other dishes on the menu.