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7328 E. 2nd St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251

480-946-2256

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Phoenix New Times
Recommended
BEST NEIGHBORHOOD MEXICAN RESTAURANT, SCOTTSDALE
Award Winner 2007

Cuisine(s): Mexican

Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

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

Attire: casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Catering, Banquet Facilities, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Serving: Dinner, Late Night, Lunch

Reservations: Accepted, Recommended for Large Parties

Parking: Lot Available

Description

Saved from condemnation by the direct intervention of Barry Goldwater, the Second Street location of this decades-old Mexican restaurant is definitely one of Arizona's culinary landmarks. It features the old reliable Mexican staples -- green corn tamales, enchiladas and chile relleno. Additional location in this region: 15544 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, 480-596-9787.

2007 | BEST NEIGHBORHOOD MEXICAN RESTAURANT, SCOTTSDALE

Los Olivos' original Scottsdale location has been around for decades, and it's one of the funkiest Mexican restaurants in the Valley. The quirky blue room, just a step past the lobby, looks like a psychedelic underwater scene, with a big fish tank and a cluster of bubble-shaped skylights that cast a cool glow on tables full of diners. Meanwhile, the main dining room feels more traditional, with the exception of oversized sculptures and planters that add a surreal touch.If the atmosphere puts... More »

Beefy Red Chile Tamales from The Tamale Store

By Erica O'Neil | Thu, March 29, 2012

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michelle.borgwardt | Laveen, AZ | 1 Reviews

| Thu, June 17, 2010

Never received a bad meal--always delicious and entertainment twice weekly. Prices reasonable and up with large portions. You won't leave hungry.
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Missy74 | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 Reviews

| Thu, June 10, 2010

Service was awful, dirty eating utensils, plates of food slammed on the table, sauce spilled on the table, had to ask for each beverage refill even w/ empty glasses on the edge of the table. The food hasn't been more than mediocre in the recent years at Los Olivos. The waitress made a show of jiggling her breasts at my husband rather than provide a reasonable modicum of food and beverage service. She showed no training at all, and less class as a person. I've only heard my husband mention once before, 'she was lucky to get a tip at all'. Staff people were standing around talking, joking, not much care for clients. It almost seemed like the staff, cashier and seaters included, were doing us a favor by providing the minimal service that they could get away with. Where we sat the walls were filthy dirty, even salsa splashes. It looked like somebody had blown their nose on the wall. Do NOT touch under the tables as there must be years of gum wads stuck under them, which is a hepatitus concern. I'm afraid to dine here anymore. At the time we were in the restaurant, it wasn't particularly busy, so there really aren't any excuses for such a lame dining experience. If dining at Los Olivos, or the style of food is mentioned again, both my husband and myself will suggest Frank & Lupe's on Marshall Way in Scottsdale. I'm sorry to say, Los Olivos has gone way down hill in the recent several years and prices have gone up considerably. I remember when there were a few good male servers at Los Olivos, but alas, only one we know of now. I've started to wonder how long the restaurant will be able to stay in business before being shunted out. Personally, I'll be sorry to see the restaurant close, but there are too many other good, clean eating places where clientele are treated w/ respect, good service, and good food for a fair price. Margaritas at Los Olivos are still good tho. Bottom line, pass by Los Olivos, much better elsewhere in Scottsdale and surrounding areas. ! . ! . ! .
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JessicaE1 | Brawley, CA | 6 Reviews

| Sat, October 10, 2009

I love this place. It is one of my families favorite places. The staff is always friendly and the food always great!

Main Menu

Appetizers

Chili Con Queso Dip
a spicy combination of green chilis and jalapeños in a smooth cheese sauce.

Chili Con Queso With Chorizo
a spicy combination of green chilis and jalapeños with a homemade mexican sausage in a smooth cheese sauce smooth cheese sauce.

Chili Con Queso With Espinaca
a spicy combination of green chilis and jalapeños and spinach in a smooth cheese sauce.

Sopes
three mini seasoned corn meal patties, lightly fried and topped with your choice of shredded beef, chicken or guacamole, then topped with lettuce, tomato and cheese. try one of each!

Mexican Pizza
heese crisp with green chili strips, onions, spices, tomatoes and black olives. ground beef or chorizo chicken or machaca

Salads & Soups

Spicy Chicken Caesar Salad

Guacamole Dinner Salad

Topopo Salad
chef's special - a salad lover's favorite. our mexican chef's salad with mixed vegetables surrounded with pieces of chicken, slices of ripe avocado, fresh jalapeños, tomatoes, aged cheddar cheese and topped with cottage cheese.

Albondigas
a traditional mexican meatball soup.

Taco Salad
with chicken, red chile beef or ground beef.

Chicken & Seafood

Pollo A La Queso Crema
a flour tortilla stuffed with chicken breast, deep fried and topped with seasoned cream cheese & melted cheeses, served with beans & rice.

Pollo Asado
chicken breast grilled to perfection in a mustard sauce, served with our special salsa, a green salad, rice, beans and a flour tortilla.

Chicken Picado
bits of steak lightly sauteed in our special vegetable sauce, served with beans, rice and a flour tortilla.

Carmarones A La Veracruzana
sauteed shrimp smothered in tomato and vegetable sauce, served with rice, garlic toast and a guacamole salad.

Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo
sauteed shrimp in garlic and butter with a blend of fine mexican spices, served with rice, garlic toast and guacamole salad.

Halibut Veracruzana
broiled halibut smothered in tomato and vegetable sauce, served with rice, garlic toast and a guacamole salad.

Side Orders

Refried Beans

Red Or Green Sauce

Rice

Fresh Flour Tortilla

Fresh Flour Tortilla With Butter

Sauteed Mushrooms

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Los Olivos Mexican Patio

7328 E. 2nd St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251

480-946-2256

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2007 | BEST NEIGHBORHOOD MEXICAN RESTAURANT, SCOTTSDALE

Beefy Red Chile Tamales from The Tamale Store

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