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Ocotillo

Item: Ocotillo
Author: Patricia Escarcega

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Ocotillo is a bonafide food and drink compound in central Phoenix, with a sprawling, ambitious menu of New American eats. Here, "New American" means everything from big plates of gorgeously burnished roasted chicken, enormous falafel burgers, or perhaps a small plate of roasted cauliflower that's almost as appetizing and richly flavored as a slab of steak. For dinner, the menu offers a selection of vegetable and meat small plates, house-made pasta dishes, and entrees. For lunch, feast on big, fresh gourmet salads, sandwiches, roasted chicken dishes, pasta, or put together your dream meal with various small plates. The restaurant is also home to an outdoor beer garden, a swanky indoor bar, an extensive wine list, an on-site gourmet coffee bar ("O-To-Go"), and a popular weekend brunch.

Address:

3243 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Phone:

(602) 687-9080

Website:

ocotillophx.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Patricia Escarcega
Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson Local Expert

Lunch, Brunch: "Reservations are highly recommended, especially if you're angling to come for the weekend brunch."
Family Friendly: "With a spacious outdoor patio, including a small lawn that's very kid-friendly, Ocotillo offers a welcoming space for families."

Best for Lunch Because: Ocotillo is a lively midtown Phoenix lunch destination, but the fresh, local-centric New American menu makes it worth the wait for an open table.
Best for Brunch Because: Ocotillo offers a popular weekend brunch menu that will appeal to even the most discriminating food person in your life.
Best for Family Friendly Because: Ocotillo's spacious outdoor patio and courtyard offers plenty of space for families.

Happy Hour
- Wines
  Bella Opera Cava Sparkling Wine
  $5.00
  
  $20.00
  Alias Chardonnay
  $6.00
  
  $24.00
  Mirabello Pinot Grigio
  $5.00
  
  $20.00
  Alias Pinot Noir
  $6.00
  
  $24.00
  El Viejo Malbec
  $6.00
  
  $24.00
  Alias Cabernet Sauvignon
  $6.00
  
  $24.00
- Cocktails
  
  Moscow Mule
  
  Vodka, Spicy Ginger Beer, Lime Juice ($6.00)
  
  Paloma
  
  Blanco Tequila, Grapefruit Soda, Lime ($6.00)
  
  Whiskey Sour
  
  Whiskey, Lemon Juice, Sugar ($6.00)
  
  Gimlet
  
  Gin, Rose's Lime Cordial, Lime ($6.00)
- Bites
  
  OG Fried Chicken Chopped Salad
  
  Lettuce, Cucumber, Tomato, Roasted Peppers, Red Onion ($7.50)
  
  Grilled Chicken Shawarma
  
  Israeli Salad, Herb Tahini Sauce ($7.50)
  
  Spicy Japanese Beef Curry
  
  Brown Rice, Pickled Scallions ($7.50)
  
  Fried House Mortadella
  
  Soft Scrambled Egg, Gem Lettuce, Grilled Baguette ($7.50)
  
  Crispy Duck Wings
  
  Spicy Red Curry Sauce, Scallions, Peanuts ($7.50)
  
  Baked Lumache Pasta
  
  Roasted Squash, Braised Greens, Herbs, Goat Cheese ($7.50)
  
  Chicken Meatballs
  
  Tomato, Ricotta, Basil, Grilled Bread ($7.50)
Brunch Menu
- Salads
  Baby Spinach
  
  Roasted squash, crispy black barley, red onion, goat cheese, maple-miso vinaigrette ($14.00)
  
  Fattoush 2.0 Chicken Shawarma
  
  Greens, herb tahini, israeli salad, flax seed, pita, mint, lemon dressing ($15.00)
  
  Baby Gem Lettuce
  Garlic crouton, crispy herbs, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing
  
  $13.00
  
  White Anchovy: $15.00
  Duck Confit Salad
  
  Baby lettuces, shaved apples, shaved pears, smoked almonds, sherry vinaigrette ($15.00)
- Vegetables
  
  Charred Sweet Potato
  
  Avocado, lime, pickled shallots, pasilla-pumpkin salsa ($10.50)
  
  Smoked Beets
  
  Ricotta, baby arugula, truffle honey, pistachios ($9.50)
  
  Cauliflower OG
  
  Kale pesto, peanuts, basil, mint, aleppo-lemon vinaigrette ($10.50)
  
  Grilled Acorn Squash
  
  Pumpkin seed mole, date, tamarind, herbs ($10.50)
- Sweet
  Iron Skillet Apple Pancake
  Powdered sugar, maple syrup
  
  $14.00
  
  Duck Leg Confit: $17.00
  Pineapple Upside down Pancake
  Coconut syrup, thai basil, toasted coconut
  
  $14.00
  
  Dark Chocolate: $15.00
  Warm Pumpkin Sticky Bun
  
  Caramel, roasted pecans, cinnamon, sugar ($12.00)
  
  Brie Stuffed French Toast
  
  Roasted apples, coffee caramel, maple syrup ($15.00)
- Light
  Sun Dried Strawberries in Balsalmico
  
  Herbed ricotta, basil, country bread ($12.50)
  
  Vanilla Roasted Pear
  
  Goat cheese, smoked almonds, bitter chocolate ($12.50)
  
  Crispy Falafel
  
  Babaganoush, cucumber, dill, yogurt, preserved lime condiment, grilled pita ($13.00)
  
  Prosciutto di Parma
  
  Burrata, pumpkin conserva, baby arugula, garlic crostini ($24.00)
  
  House Smoked Salmon
  
  Capers, tea egg, pickled shallots, dill crème fraiche, seeded bread ($18.00)
  
  Ahi Tuna
  
  Cucumber, forbidden black rice, avocado, crispy quinoa, sesame, scallions ($15.00)
  
  Avocado Toast
  Tomatoes, sprouts, radish, olive oil
  
  $12.00
  
  Smoked Salmon: $15.00
- Savory
  Fried Chicken Sandwich
  Lettuce, tomato, red onion, hot sauce, brioche bun
  
  $14.00
  
  Fried Egg*: $15.00
  Breakfast Chimichanga
  
  Scrambled eggs, chicken, black beans, green chili sauce, queso fresco, cilantro ($13.00)
  
  Roasted Brussel Sprouts*
  
  Crispy marble potatoes, tuscan kale pesto, fried egg ($14.00)
  
  Open Face Pastrami*
  
  Melted swiss, braised greens, marble rye, fried egg, grain mustard, gravy ($15.00)
  
  Grilled Beef Rib Breakfast
  
  Two beef ribs, scrambled eggs, hash brown cake, jalapeno chimichurri ($24.00)
  
  Applewood Smoked Bacon Sandwich
  
  Scrambled eggs, tomato, gem lettuce ($14.00)
  
  Baked Lumache Pasta
  
  Roasted squash, braised greens, herbs, goat cheese ($18.00)
  
  Crispy Duck Wings
  Spicy red cury sauce, scallions, roasted peanuts
  
  $15.00
  
  $6.00
  Spaghetti Squash Flautas*
  
  Green chili sauce, pico de gallo, radish, cilantro, fried egg ($14.00)
  
  Spicy Japanese Beef Curry*
  
  Heirloom carrots, brown rice, pickled scallions, fried egg ($15.00)
  
  Hash Cake
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Bacon
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Single Egg
  
  ($2.50)
  
  French Fries
  
  ($5.00)
- Brunch Drinks
  Bloody Mary
  
  Sobieski vodka, house spicy tomato juice, olive, lemon lime, pickled jalapeno & White cheddar ($12.00)
  
  Nic's Hard Lemonade
  
  Sobieski vodka, st. Germaine elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, muddled cucumber ($12.00)
  
  Frose
  
  Buehler white zinfandel, lee spirits strawberry gin, lemon juice, simple syrup ($11.00)
  
  Mimosa
  Cava & fresh orange juice
  
  Glass: $6.00
  
  Pitcher: $18.00
  Iced Coffee Frappe
  
  Kamora imported coffee liqueur, sobieski vodka, vanilla syrup, and coffee ($12.00)
  
  Melon Patch
  
  Midori, melon liqueur, sobieski vodka, triple sec, club soda, orange slice ($12.00)
- Beverages
  
  Fresh Coconut
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Cappuccino
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Latte
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Americano
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Ginger-Mint Lemonade
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Iced Tea
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Still Water
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Sparkling Water
  
  ($6.00)
Dinner Menu
- Salads
  Baby Spinach
  
  Roasted Squash, Crispy Black Barley, Red Onion, Goat Cheese, Maple-Miso Vinaigrette ($15.00)
  
  Fattoush 2.0 Chicken Shawarma
  
  Greens, Herb Tahini, Israeli Salad, Flax Seed, Pita, Mint, Lemon Dressing ($15.00)
  
  Baby Gem Lettuce
  Garlic Crouton, Crispy Herbs, Shaved Parmesan, Caesar Dressing
  
  $14.00
  
  White Anchovy: $16.00
  Duck Confit Salad
  
  Baby Lettuces, Shaved Apples, Shaved Pears, Smoked Almonds, Sherry Vinaigrette ($15.00)
- Vegetables
  
  Charred Sweet Potato
  
  Avocado, Lime, Pickled Shallots, Pasilla-Pumpkin Salsa ($10.50)
  
  Smoked Beets
  
  Ricotta, Baby Arugula, Truffle Honey, Pistachios ($9.50)
  
  Cauliflower OG
  
  Kale Pesto, Peanuts, Basil, Mint, Aleppo-Lemon Vinaigrette ($10.50)
  
  Roasted Brussel Sprouts
  
  Baked Pear, Thyme, Shallots, Lemon, Olive Oil ($10.50)
  
  Grilled Acorn Squash
  
  Pumpkin Seed Mole, Date, Tamarind, Herbs ($10.50)
- Small
  
  Sun Dried Strawberries in Balsalmico
  
  Herbed Ricotta, Basil, Grilled Bread ($12.50)
  
  Ahi Tuna
  
  Cucumber, Forbidden Black Rice, Avocado, Sesame, Scallions ($15.00)
  
  Crispy Falafel
  
  Babaganoush, Cucumber, Dill, Yogurt, Preserved Lime Condiment, Grilled Pita ($13.00)
  
  Prosciutto di Parma
  
  Burrata, Pumpkin Conserva, Baby Arugula, Garlic Crostini ($24.00)
  
  House Smoked Salmon
  
  Capers, Tea Egg, Pickled Shallots, Dill Creme Fraiche, Seeded Bread ($18.00)
  
  Salt Koji Country Ribs
  
  Celery Root-Apple Salad, Roasted Kohlrabi, Apple Mostarda ($13.50)
  
  Vanilla Roasted Pear
  
  Goat Cheese, Smoked Almonds, Bitter Chocolate ($12.50)
  
  Truffled Flan
  
  Warm Celery Root Soup, Chives, Amontillado Sherry — Limited ($15.00)
- House Made Pasta
  
  Pappardelle
  
  Beef Ragu, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Toasted Garlic, Basil, Hot Pepper, Parmesan ($21.00)
  
  Tagliatelle
  
  Gulf Shrimp, Roasted Fennel, Basil, Mint, Serrano Chili, White Wine Sauce ($26.00)
  
  Baked Lumache Pasta
  
  Roasted Squash, Braised Greens, Herbs, Goat Cheese ($19.00)
  
  Spaghettoni
  
  Chicken Meatballs, Broccolini Pesto, Preserved Lemon, Red Pepper, Parmesan ($21.00)
  
  Chestnut-Ricotta Ravioli
  
  Brussel Sprout Leaves, Brown Butter, Brandy, Sage, Amaretti Crumbs ($25.00)
- Large
  
  Wood Fired Beef Ribs
  
  Mole Espresso BBQ Sauce, Toasted Garlic-Lime Fries ($36.00)
  
  Mesquite Grilled Ribeye*
  
  Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Spinach, Cognac Mustard Sauce ($39.00)
  
  Crispy Half Duck
  
  Roasted Apples, Red Cabbage, Currants, Duck Jus ($35.00)
  
  Market Fish*
  
  Roasted Fennel, Black Barley Risotto, Barberries, Herb Salad, Sauce Bercy ($32.00)
  
  Cheesesteak
  
  Chopped Beef, Melted White American, Sweet-Hot Peppers, Onions + Parmesan Fries ($16.00)
  
  Mesquite Grilled Ocotillo Chicken
  
  Citrus, Chilies, Local Honey, Pecans, Date-Potato Salad ($18.00)
  
  Duroc Pork Shank
  
  Roasted Heirloom Carrots, Garlic Potatoes, Whistle Pig Rye Jus ($32.00)
- Beverages
  
  Fresh Coconut
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Cappuccino
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Latte
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Americano
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Ginger-Mint Lemonade
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Iced Tea
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Still Water
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Sparkling Water
  
  ($6.00)
Lunch Menu
- Salads
  Baby Spinach
  
  Roasted squash, crispy black barley, red onion, goat cheese, maple-miso vinaigrette ($14.00)
  
  Fattoush 2.0 Chicken Shawarma
  
  Greens, herb tahini, israeli salad, flax seed, pita, mint, lemon dressing ($15.00)
  
  Baby Gem Lettuce
  Garlic crouton, crispy herbs, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing
  
  $13.00
  
  White Anchovy: $15.00
  Duck Confit Salad
  
  Baby lettuces, shaved apples, shaved pears, smoked almonds, sherry vinaigrette ($15.00)
- Vegetables
  
  Charred Sweet Potato
  
  Avocado, lime, pickled shallots, pasilla-pumpkin salsa ($10.50)
  
  Smoked Beets
  
  Ricotta, baby arugula, truffle honey, pistachios ($9.50)
  
  Cauliflower OG
  
  Kale pesto, peanuts, basil, mint, aleppo-lemon vinaigrette ($10.50)
  
  Roasted Brussel Sprouts
  
  Baked pear, thyme, shallots, lemon, olive oil ($12.50)
  
  Grilled Acorn Squash
  
  Pumpkin seed mole, date, tamarind, herbs ($10.50)
- Small
  Sun Dried Strawberries in Balsalmico
  
  Herbed ricotta, basil, grilled bread ($12.50)
  
  Ahi Tuna
  
  Cucumber, forbidden black rice, avocado, crispy quinoa, sesame, scallions ($15.00)
  
  Crispy Falafel
  
  Babaganoush, cucumber, dill, yogurt, preserved lime condiment, grilled pita ($13.00)
  
  Prosciutto di Parma
  
  Burrata, pumpkin conserva, baby arugula, garlic crostini ($24.00)
  
  House Smoked Salmon
  
  Capers, tea egg, pickled shallots, dill crème fraiche, seeded bread ($18.00)
  
  Salt Koji Country Ribs
  
  Celery root-apple salad, roasted kohlrabi, apple mostarda ($13.50)
  
  Vanilla Roasted Pear
  
  Goat cheese, smoked almonds, bitter chocolate ($12.50)
  
  Crispy Duck Wings
  Spicy red cury sauce, scallions, roasted peanuts
  
  $15.00
  
  $6.00
  Spicy Japanese Beef Curry
  
  Heirloom carrots, brown rice, pickled scallions ($15.00)
- Sandwiches
  Grilled Salmon Sandwich
  
  Arugula, tomato, avocado, lemon vinaigrette ($15.00)
  
  House Pastrami Sandwich
  
  Swiss cheese, oil-vinegar coleslaw, grain mustard, house pickle ($14.00)
  
  Cheesesteak
  
  Chopped beef, melted white american, sweet peppers, hot peppers, onions ($14.00)
  
  Buttermilk Fried Chicken*
  Lettuce, tomato, red onion, hot sauce, brioche bun
  
  $14.00
  
  Fried Egg*: $15.00
  Avocado
  
  Roasted tomatoes, sprouts, kale pesto, smashed chickpeas, gem lettuce, almond butter ($14.00)
  
  Prosciutto Sandwich
  
  Chopped lettuces, roasted peppers, olive oil, vinegar, grilled baguette ($15.00)
  
  Creekstone Halal Burger*
  
  Lettuce, tomato, onion, house pickle, brioche bun ($15.00)
  
  Burrata
  
  Sauteed brussel sprouts, oven dried tomatoes, gem lettuce, pumpkin conserva ($15.00)
- Roasted Chicken
  
  Mesquite Grilled Ocotillo Chicken
  
  Citrus, chilies, local honey, pecans, date-potato salad ($16.50)
  
  Mole Negro Chicken
  
  Lime scented brown rice, black beans, cilantro ($16.50)
  
  Wood Roasted Chicken
  
  Garlic mashed potatoes, roasted heirloom carrots, brown gravy ($16.50)
  
  Mediterranean Chicken
  
  Roasted fennel, black barley, dried barberies, lemon vinaigrette, herb salad ($16.50)
  
  Grilled Asian Chicken
  
  Roasted marble potatoes, broccolini salad, toasted sesame dressing ($16.50)
- Beverages
  
  Fresh Coconut
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Cappuccino
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Latte
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Americano
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Ginger-Mint Lemonade
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Iced Tea
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Still Water
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Sparkling Water
  
  ($6.00)

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