Rita's Cantina & Bar, JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn

Rita's Cantina & Bar, JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Kristi VIP

   Las Vegas1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It’s by far the best  Easter brunch in the valley. It’s something we look forward to every year !
   

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   Terry VIP

   Cincinnati28 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The family and I went for Easter Brunch and it was magical. The food and service were outstanding and all the extras add up to a wonderful family event.
   

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   Edward

   Phoenix17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Easter Brunch at Rita’s Cantina – A Tradition Done Right: As an Arizona native who has been coming to Camelback Inn since childhood, this place holds a special kind of magic for me. It reminds me of Easter mornings with my family and the peaceful beauty of my grandfather’s ranch in southeastern Arizona. This year’s Easter Brunch at Rita’s Cantina brought all of that back—and then some. Set against the stunning Camelback Mountain, Rita’s laid out a brunch that was nothing short of spectacular. Multiple carving stations featured suckling pig, prime rib, roasted lamb, and sea bass—each prepared to perfection. The variety was impressive, the quality was outstanding, and the flavors were rich, fresh, and deeply satisfying. The real standout, though, was the outstanding hospitality. Eric Duchene, the Director of Food & Beverage, ran the show with warmth and precision, while Holden, Jesus, and Ethan made sure we felt completely taken care of from the moment we sat down. Their kindness and attention to detail turned a great meal into a truly memorable experience. I highly recommend not only Rita’s Cantina, but the entire Camelback Inn resort. The setting, the service, the sense of place—it’s no wonder Bill Marriott spends his birthday here. It’s a slice of Arizona at its very best, and I can’t wait to return.
   

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   Mandy

   Phoenix1 review

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We’ve been coming here for Easter for the past 18+ years. This was the first year we were told by a manager that we had “25 minutes left on our table” before we were expected to leave. We were just about to have dessert and were expecting our check anyway. It felt like a really poor way to treat guests who had just spent $600+ on a meal. There has got to be a more professional way to turn tables. Telling guests they have 25 minutes left before they’re expected to leave is completely inappropriate. That conversation should be had if a party has overstayed, absolutely, but completely uncalled for otherwise. We may not be back based on this experience, everyone in the party was put off by this intrusion. Especially when we were waiting on the server for our check when it happened. Food was great as always, service was as well, policy enforcement was unprofessional and may result in us not returning next year.
   

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   Lisa VIP

   Phoenix1 review

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   This hostess was very rude when we asked to be seated indoors, as there were no heaters by our outside table. She lead us to a table right by the door to the outside and a service bar. At that point, we decided to got to the bar. That was enough to decide we would not be back. Our group lives in AZ. I sure hope the out of town guests received a host or hostess with a friendlier disposition.
   

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   Deb VIP

   Baltimore12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Truly incredible authentic Mexican food. Try the Spicy Skinny Margarita!
   

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   Candyce VIP

   Phoenix9 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   We dine here often but the service and dining experience was disappointing this evening and has gradually declined over the past year. The staff seems untrained and over burden.
   

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   Brett

   Phoenix2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service and beautiful venue. We will return.
   

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   Marc

   San Francisco9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The servers and bartenders work well together to make sure customers are happy. Menu has some nice, creative and tasty dishes.
   

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    Rick

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Exceptional service from the hostess and the server! Hats off to the chef for thh by excellent quality and tastes of the Southwest along with a classical world guitarist to entertain us on Palm Sunday…..it just doesn’t get any better
    

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