ALMA SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA & MEXICO, TOGETHER AT LAST Take a culinary journey through the southwest and head south to Mexico, then combine those flavors and you have Alma Scottsdale, a breezy and bright indoor-outdoor space that seamlessly blends modern and rustic. This is casual higher end dining at its best. Start with queso fundido, with housemade chorizo, roasted poblanos, and Fresno peppers swimming in Oaxaca and jack cheeses; then move into sharable tapas, like the lobster quesadilla or scallops elote, maybe the soft shell crab tostadas from the taco menu, or the green pork chili; then for entrées, there’s a crispy, whole fish, chicken mole, and a cowboy ribeye. Dessert is impressively creative, with apple enchiladas, banana nachos, and a chili chocolate cake. An extensive mezcal and tequila selection, featuring over 100 options, is presented in a leather-bound book along with the cocktail menu. Cocktails here are balanced and fresh, usually with a southwest twist. Try the Mexi-Fashioned, with locally owned Naran mezcal, muddled orange, Luxardo cherry, sugar, and bitters. There’s also a robust happy hour from Tuesday to Sunday, 3pm to 7pm, in the bar and indoor/outdoor lounge. The menu has something for everyone, like $10 tapas options, tacos, and specialty cocktails, as well as discounted wines and beers. Alma makes for the perfect date night, special occasion, business dinner, birthday party, bachelorette party, group get together, or simple evening of dining alone at the bar. Female owned and operated, Chef Sheila Bryson strives to make Alma feel as relaxed as Tulum, but with a level of service and ambiance that rivals the Valleys top restaurants. 7001 N. SCOTTSDALE RD., ALMASCOTTSDALE.COM | 480.687.2612 EAT 2022 | PHOENIX NEW TIMES | MAY 19TH - MAY 25TH 33
