Spotted Donkey Cantina - Fine Mexican Cuisine

http://www.spotteddonkeycantina.com/

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So on to the Spotted Donkey. This past weekend our friend, Tony, called and asked if we would care to meet him & his girlfriend Debbie at the Spotted Donkey in Scottsdale? We of course obliged and were soon on our way to yet another new adventure. We arrived at the quaint little shopping district which was tucked out in a part of Scottsdale called The Boulders. There is a resort right next to it that has two, Yep TWO championship 18 hole golf courses. It was dark so we didn't get a chance to see much of the surroundings.
We proceeded to the Spotted Donkey for a nice evening meal. We entered and DH & DW were blown away with the charm and atmosphere.

Tony had said how much he enjoyed this place just for that reason. It was nicely decorated throughout with nice southwestern feel. We didn't get the feel it was a Mexican restaurant at all. It looked and felt like a top notch eating establishment.
We were kindly escorted to the outside seating area where it was dim lighting with an exceptional view of the stars. It was pitch black with no city lights illuminating the night sky. Perfect for observing the twinkle of the stars above.
We tried to take a few photos with our cell phone but at best they turned out so-so. Here is a photo of Tony and Debbie and Tony's meal for the night. Shrimp served like we've never seen before. I will include the photo off the website that shows much better what it is he had.

DH had the Chimichanga that was to die for. The presentation was killer as they had cut it in half and served both halves standing upright with some nice decorative accents added. He gobbled it up in fine dining fashion.
DW had the chicken enchiladas she said were to die for! The portion was so large she couldn't finish it! Debbie had the salad which they deliver to your table with all the fix ens and actually prepare it for you table side. We had never seen that before.
After dinner we walked around the quaint shopping center which had a water fall running through the middle of it & an outdoor stage area for performances in the fall. It was just amazing!
The next morning we couldn't resist but to return and see it in the daylight. Here is a photo of DH standing next to an ENORMOUS saguaro cactus.

We can't wait to go back and try out EVERYTHING on the menu. If you're ever in Scottsdale & you're looking for a fabulous place to eat, we HIGHLY recommend the Spotted Donkey Cantina.