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Friend raved about the margaritas here, so we checked out Arriba's for dinner last night. I'd called ahead to ask if Arriba's makes their sour mix from scratch- it does. I also inquired about happy hour-- from 3p to 7p, and reverse HH from 9p to closing, 12 oz. house margaritas are $0.99 each! There's a short list of apps at 50% off, as well. He wanted to try the "margarita for two" on the rocks, as he's tried the house margarita on previous occasions. Presentation was nice, and it tasted very good- not obnoxiously strong and not cloyingly sweet. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/arriba-mexican-grill-scottsdale?select=ZuAE6ZAXVIeGNKKMWbJogw#ZuAE6ZAXVIeGNKKMWbJogw $7 during happy hour, which I thought was a steal, since the last time I shared a margarita that big (with sister) was at one of the restaurants on the San Antonio's touristy River Walk-- the margarita was $14! Our drink last night had a LOT of ice, though, so we'll have to request for less ice next time, and there will BE a next time. :) Our server also suggested guacamole and chips, or a queso fundido app, so I chose the latter. We both loved the cheese dip, despite the fact that my friend hates tomatoes and there were tomatoes mixed into the fondue. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/arriba-mexican-grill-scottsdale?select=fVPVC3W4MQx5SNDyVN1QMw#fVPVC3W4MQx5SNDyVN1QMw The fondue/fundido also came with a dollop of chorizo. I appreciated its spiciness, but found it too salty. Due to my corn allergy, I requested for fried flour tortilla chips for dipping, and thankfully, the kitchen obliged! Awesome service, so far, which reminds me kudos to our server Chance! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/arriba-mexican-grill-scottsdale?select=F8pySbJ7wQ_z3O5Bj-u5eQ#F8pySbJ7wQ_z3O5Bj-u5eQ Friend didn't enjoy the flour tortilla chips as much as I did, so he asked for regular corn tortilla chips, and again, Chance and kitchen gratified. My friend was going to order the enchiladas, and I told him I was going to try Arriba's pollo con queso. He's had it before, so he decided that we'd just share the entree. Fine by me, since I don't ever finish an entree at the restaurant, anyway. (I always take leftovers home.) The entree was a deep-fried chicken burrito, split three-ways, and smothered with three different cheeses. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/arriba-mexican-grill-scottsdale?select=hzYXTqkmjXz9IOQ-AjgVoA#hzYXTqkmjXz9IOQ-AjgVoA I don't know what kind of cheeses, and the menu online does not state what they are, but I liked the white variety the best- it's a softer cheese, which equals meltier, creamier, more sensual cheese to me! He liked one of the dark yellow cheeses. Will have to get more info on our next visit. I wonder if I may order this dish with just the one type of cheese? Hmm... further investigation of the menu is needed! ;) My friend doesn't have a sweet tooth, and none of the desserts really caught my eye last night, except perhaps the ones with ice cream; However, Arriba uses Good Humor ice cream, and these contain corn syrup, so I must say no. Only the best, for the most part, para mi, por favor! Can't wait to take Mom here. I've already told her about the dinner and shown her the photos, and she looks very interested. :D
positive