Padre's Mexican Restaurant Reviews

BEST MODERN MEXICANA RESTAURANT

Phoenix New Times November 2007

“we’re hooked on the lobster thermidor quesadilla, and lately we can’t resist the cilantro mousse with chips, which makes an addicting accompaniment to one of Padre’s top-notch margaritas. … and the pollo relleno — chicken breast stuffed with poblanos, goat cheese, caramelized onions and corn, and slathered in poblano cream sauce — is a guilty pleasure. Well, maybe not that guilty — we’ve ordered it too many times to count.”

Stephen Lemons Loves Padres

“there’s nothing intimidating or snooty about Padre’s….. it’s unlikely Napoleon had Padre’s lobster Thermidor quesadilla in mind when he named “lobster Thermidor” after the 11th month in the French Revolutionary calendar, but it’s a sure bet le petit corporal would’ve enjoyed Padre’s Mexican version, wherein two tortillas
sandwich those exquisite lobster tails in bechamel sauce, accompanied by a chunky mango and tomato chutney.
And chances are Bonaparte would have sold Corsica to the English for a plate of Padre’s clams Corona”

Phoenix New Times Awards Best of Phoenix

Best of Phoenix Margarita November 2006

When we’re drinking a margarita, we’ll pass on that name-brand $30 shot; what we really want is lime so tart it stings, salt that flakes on our lips… (read more)

944 Magazine Serves it Up

August 2006

…But coming up on 10th Street you’ll see Padre’s, housed in an old cottage along the road, one of the last still standing. Inside, this Latin supperclub feels comfortable and homey with cool mahogany-hued tiles… (read more)

Arizona Republic Lets You In On the Secret

August 2006

A couple of places immediately come to mind: Barrio Cafe and Los Sombreros. Add Padre’s to the list of favorites and don’t wait as long to get a table….(read more)

FrontDoors Reveals Our Ingredients

July 2006

There’s no denying that Mexican restuarants are a dime a dozen here in the Valley of the Sun. But gourmet Mexican? (otherwise known as “gour-mex”)?: Not so common. Which is why you need to try Padre’s…(read more)

BEST QUESADILLA

Phoenix Magazine 2005

“Most of the time, the quesadilla is a quick fix for a hunger attack, comforting but hardly memorable. But the lobster thermidor quesadilla at Padre’s is something else again. It’s a hot-sweet hunk of luxury (perfect with aminty mojito) on a scorching summer night.

Channel 3 Gives the Lowdown on our Spice

March 2006

Padre’s Modern Mexican Cuisine has a dish that is sure to get a lot of attention at your table. Learn how to make salmon-spinach enchiladas….(read more)