Q: negative

A: Wow not great. Was surprised because of so many positive reviews. I would put this place "on par" with Macayos but no better...and that is not saying much. On the positive side the service was excellent. The atmosphere was fine, pretty much like any other mexican place. The food in my opinion was not what I expcted given all the good reviews here. Chips were ok but the salsa was very watery and their "hot sauce" is more of a chipotle type thing than a red hot sauce. I had enchiladas trio and it was well below average. The beef one was ok, the cheese one was also ok, but the chicken one was barely even cooked. Rice was seriously overcooked as well. Pretty much exhausted all the possibilities of mexican restaurants in Surprise. They are all below standard...probably will head to Arrowhead area when we have cravings for this type of food in the future.

Q: negative

A: J and I went to this Paradise location while we were out last night. He'd never been to a Paraside before. Since it was after 6pm, the OldTown Scottsdale location was closed. But, since we had to go out to Mesa, he reminded me of the Tempe Marketplace location. With such a busy location, you'd think that the restaurant would be clean. Nope. Trash on the floors. Dirty tables. We had to walk around for a minute before we found a clean empty table. J was so put off by the dirty tables surrounding ours that he got up and asked to speak to the manager. The manager, from what J stated, was like...Yeahhhhhhhhhh..I know. He knows his employees are doing a half assed job on keeping the dining area clean and isnt doing anything about it to make sure its clean ALL THE TIME?! Now to the food. We split a Paradise Club. It seemed as if this sandwich was just thrown together. Very dry. J was not at all impressed. I had a cup of Mac & Cheese and J had a bowl of Mac & Cheese. Im guessing since the mac & cheese is in individual packages, they cook them in a sous vide. J's came from a batch that had not been cooked yet. The guy says, this ones cold, so I have to heat it up. He then throws the cup in the microwave. Uhhh..okay. J said his was alright. He had a little left over and gave me the rest of his. Why did the mac taste chewy. Like it had not been cooked all the way? Though seeing the bowl being put in the microwave, I should have known something would have been off. But I was not expecting chewy macaroni. After everything was said and done, I wish the OldTown Scottsdale would have been open! Because I unfortunately don't think I'll be able to get J to step foot in another Paradise after this experience.

Q: positive

A: All time favorite restaurant so far in Scottsdale! I have been 3 times and never been disappointed! Make sure you make a reservation, there is a reason this place is always packed! Everything I have tried has been absolutely mouthwateringly delicious! Honestly they have the best taste to their food! You cannot go wrong with steak very tender, juicy and full of flavor! I had asparagus with the steak that was delicious! Another time I had the trout which was to die for. I wanted to lick my plate! I have also sampled: cedar planked salmon, scallops, duck and carnitas - all of which were absolutely delicious! This is our go to restaurant for any visitors and special occasions. Don't read anymore, just go!

Q: negative

A:
This was my first time there as I was visiting Phoenix on travel. We ordered the Spicy Buffalo Wings and the Samosas for appetizers. Thai Peanut Bowl and the Singapore Orange Bowl for food on recommendation of the cashier. Very excited to be there and I tipped the cashier nicely upon ordering because she was so helpful with menu recommendations. I'm not sure what was wrong with the kitchen, but the Spicy Buffalo Wings and the Singapore Orange Bowl were unexpectedly very seriously oversalty, to the point of inedibility. The other two items were quite excellent, the samosas were crispy and fluffy, and the Thai Peanut Bowl was very good, so I think the other people's five star ratings are probably spot on for their dishes. I'd forgive them the inedible dishes, except when my companion complained about the oversalty dishes, our complaints were treated quite poorly. My companion then asked for some rice to cut the salt, but were told we would have to buy extra rice, which my companion did... it did not help. I asked that at least the chef be informed or that someone check our complaints..., no one. Maybe it was the cashier, I'm not sure; I felt that our complaints were not taken seriously, and we did not finish the inedible (oversalted) portions of the meal and I left hungry. While I would understand why people go there, it was an unsatisfying, and the complaint service was seriously lacking.