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7228 E. First Ave. Scottsdale, AZ 85251

480-970-9002

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Best Specialty Margaritas
Award Winner 2011

Cuisine(s): Mexican

Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am

Price: $$, $$$
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Serving: Dinner, Lunch
Alcohol: Full bar

Reservations: Accepted

Parking: Street

Description

Equal parts art gallery, restaurant, and bar, this hip hangout serves some of the best high-end tequila(we love the Gran Centenario Rosangle, hibiscus-infused tequila) and the yummiest lobster tacos(breaded and fried lobster meat topped with cabbage and tangy sauce)in town. Ole!

2011 | Best Specialty Margaritas

Cien Agaves lives up to its name, with 100 different types of tequila on hand, but it's the way Cien Agaves makes use of that tequila that really has us hooked. Prickly pear, hibiscus, cucumber, and mango margaritas all grace the menu, and they're all worth lingering over with a basket of chips and salsa on the side. We recommend the habanero lime margarita if you're feeling particularly adventurous. It's an intriguing combo of frosty citric sweetness and a slow burn that keeps you coming... More »
2009 | Best Tequila Selection

With a name that translates as "100 agaves," this Scottsdale restaurant's specialty is crystal-clear. Approximately 100 tequilas, including almond- and pomegranate-tinged varieties and Gran Centenario Rosangel hibiscus tequila, are available by the shot or in margaritas with flavors such as cucumber and prickly pear. Guests can even sign up for a Tequila Club and receive drink specials and event news in their e-mail in-boxes. Tequilas are available in four varieties -- blanco, reposado,... More »
2008 | Best Margarita

They've got nine very interesting margaritas on the menu at Cien Agaves -- and though we are normally a sucker for things flavored with pomegranate or tinged with tamarind, we never exactly got around to trying any of the specialty versions here. Why The house margarita -- just $4 during happy hour and $7 the rest of the time -- was so damn good that we pledged our eternal loyalty on the spot. The Jose Cuervo-based drink tastes just as good as the top-shelf margs we've had... More »

Cinco de Mayo Dining Roundup 2012

By Benjamin Leatherman | Wed, May 2, 2012

The annual alcohol-fueled celebration of Cinco de Mayo takes place this coming weekend and it seems every restaurant and bar has some sort of fiesta planned for the occasion. While most Mexican joint... More »
Ten Favorite Phoenix Hot Sauces and Salsas

By Shannon Armour | Tue, May 1, 2012

A few years ago, salsa surpassed ketchup as America's number one condiment. Shocking? Not for Phoenicians. Especially since there is a Mexican food joint on practically every corner in the Valley of ... More »
Breaking up with Cien Agaves isn't so hard to do

By Michele Laudig | Thu, January 10, 2008

It's not a big stretch to compare restaurants to relationships. Finding a great new place is like having a crush. You notice an intriguing stranger, flirt with the idea of stopping by, get seduced by the food, and end up craving more. You might ke... More »

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phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

| Wed, May 6, 2009

They've got nine very interesting margaritas on the menu at Cien Agaves � and though we are normally a sucker for things flavored with pomegranate or tinged with tamarind, we never exactly got around to trying any of the specialty versions here. Why? The house margarita � just $4 during happy hour and $7 the rest of the time � was so damn good that we pledged our eternal loyalty on the spot. The Jose Cuervo-based drink tastes just as good as the top-shelf margs we've had down the street. And unlike some lesser Mexican spots, Cien Agaves would never dream of using bottled sour mix instead of fresh squeezed lime. Perfecto.

Main Menu

Appetizers

$7.95

Homemade Guacamole
warm tortilla chips served our delicious guacamole

$9.95

Los Nachos
crisp tortilla, black beans melted cheese , pico se gallo , jalaenos, creme mexican and grilled chicken

$10.95

Ceviche
shrimp, diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro , lime juice, cucumbers and jalapenos served with tortilla chips

$8.95

Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla
melted mexican cheese and chipotle marinated chicken in a warm flour tortilla

Soups

Cup $3.25
Bowl $5.50

Cream Poblano Soup

Cup $3.25
Bowl $5.50

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Salads
Dressings Creamy Jalapeno, Prickly Pear Vinaigrette (seasonal) Creamy Cilantro , Mango-pineapple Vinaigrette

$8.95

Fajita
our version of the taco salad in a crisp flour tortilla filled with oranganic spring mix, sweet corn , black beans .tomatoes cheddar cheese and avocado add chicken $ 2.00 add steak $ 3.00

$4.25

Ensalada Cena
our house salad filled with crisp spring lettuce , tomatoes , cucumbers and cheddar cheese

$13.50

Southwestern Salmon Salad
grilled salmon on a bed of spring lettuce topped with black beans and corn served with our creamy jalapeno dressing

Sides

$3.75

Grilled Street Corn

$2.95

Mixed Vegetables

$1.00

3 Tortillas

L $1.25
S $0.50

Sour Cream

L $2.75
S $1.25

Guacamole

$2.95

Rice And Beans
(black or refried)

The Taco Stand

$8.95

Dos Tacos Especial
your choice of any two tacos , served with rice and beans

$11.95

Tres Tacos Especial
your choice of any three tacos, served with rice and beans

$35.00

10 Taco Combination Platter
your choice of any 10 tacos

$4.95

Baja Lobster Taco
breaded lobster fried to perfection topped with baja sauce and cabbage

$3.95

Pollo Asado Taco
grilled chicken mixed with pico de gallo and topped with our homemade guacamole

$3.95

Griled Mahi Mahi Taco
mahi mahi marinated in tamarindo roasted garlic and lemon topped with a pineapple glaze, cabbage

$3.95

Shredded Beef Taco
shredded beef marinated in a green chiles and stuffed in a crispy corn tortilla , topped with cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce tomatoes and sour cream

$3.95

Carnitas
tender slow roasted shreded pork, topped with cilantro and onion

$3.95

Taco Al Pastor
thinly sliced pork marinated in adobe sauce mixed with grilled pineapple , cilantro and onion

$3.95

La Jolla Fish Taco
a breaded talapia fillet topped with baja sauce and cabage

$3.95

Tinga Taco
shredded chicken breast marinated in chipotle sauce and stuffed in a crespy corn tortilla and topped with cheddar chesse , shredded lettuce tomatoes and sour cream

$3.95

Grilled Salmon Taco
fresh grilled salmon with sauteed vegetables

$3.95

Camarones A La Diabla
shrimp sauteed in guajillo sauce on a bed of mexican rice *hot*

$3.95

Carne Asada Taco
citrus marinated skirt steak mixed with pico de gallo and topped with our homemade guacamole

$3.95

Chorizo Con Pappas Taco
spicy mexican sausage sauteed with seasoned potatoes

$2.95

Pappas Con Queso
seasoned potatoes covered in a blend of melted mexican cheese

$2.95

Veggie Taco
seasonal vegetable topped with melted mexican cheese

Desserts

$5.95

Churro Sundae
two crispy churros with a scoop of vanilla bean ice-cream and drizzled with caramel.

$5.95

Kahlua Flan
ona version of the traditional mexican custard.

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Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila

7228 E. First Ave. Scottsdale, AZ 85251

480-970-9002

Description

2011 | Best Specialty Margaritas

2009 | Best Tequila Selection

2008 | Best Margarita

By Benjamin Leatherman | Wed, May 2, 2012

By Shannon Armour | Tue, May 1, 2012

By Michele Laudig | Thu, January 10, 2008

phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews