Spotted Donkey Cantina for Dining in Scottsdale at the El Pedregal

Spotted Donkey Cantina
34505 N. Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Phone 480.488.3358

 

 

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Spotted Donkey Cantina Menu

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All Day Menu

Voted Best Mexican Restaurant in the Greater Phoenix Area!
 

HOURS:
DINNER:
Sun-Thurs 4 pm - 9 pm
Fri - Sat 4 pm - 10 pm

Children's Menu

Take Out Available

Full Service Bar
Tequilas, wines, beers & spirits.

Patio Dining: Enjoy scenic desert views of the surrounding area from the outside patio.

Great Views
UPDATED July 14, 2025.  Copyright Restauranteur, 2007-2025.  All rights reserved.

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ALL DAY MENU

   Antojitos  

SPOTTED DONKEY NACHOS   16

crisp tortilla rounds, pork carnitas, black beans, roasted tomato and tomatillo sauces, queso fresco, crema and fresh jalapenos

CANTINA SHOOTERS   15

hand-stuffed jalapeno chiles, mixed cheeses, scallions, herbed buttermilk sauce

CHICKEN POSOLE  11

Roasted chicken soup with hominy, Mexican chiles, cilantro, radish & avocado

QUESO FUNDIDO  14

creamy Mexican cheese dip, chorizo, hatch green chile, red chile sauce with warm tortillas and chips

GRANDE CAMARONES FRITOS   18.5

battered Mexican-style shrimp, chipotle aioli, cilantro vinaigrette.

LA CANASTA CHIPS and TRES SALSA   9.5

roasted tomato, chorizo black bean and tomatillo salsas

SONORAN GRILLED QUESADILLA   17

Mushroom, squash, mixed cheeses, Mexican crema, guamacole & pico de gallo
Add chicken +3, pork +3, beef +5, shrimp +7

SONORAN CANTINA GUACAMOLE   15

Haas avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, cotija, tortilla chips.

TAQUITOS de HONGOS y POLLO  15.5

braised machaca chicken, mushrooms, habanero-avocado salsa, Mexican crema

MEXICAN SHRIMP CEVICHE   15

Mexican chile shrimp, cucumber, avocado, jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, lime in aguachile rojo

HATCH CHILE PORK STEW  18

Green chile pork broth, roasted pork carnitas, diced potato, roasted tomato, melted cheese, crisp tortilla

   SOPAS  

CHICKEN POSOLE   11

roasted chicken soup with hominy, Mexican chile, cilantro, avocado and cabbage

HATCH CHILE PORK STEW   18

green chile pork broth, roasted pork carnitas, diced potato, roasted tomato, melted cheese, crisp tostada

   ENSALADAS  

ENSALADA de la CASA   13

field greens, fresh jicama, spanish olive, cotija, red onion, house vinaigrette
Add Grilled Chicken +7, Shrimp +11, Steak +11

SPOTTED DONKEY CHOPPED SALAD   18.5

avocado, bacon, crumbled blue cheese, diced cucumber, roasted corn, diced tomato, cilantro buttermilk dressing
Add Grilled Chicken +7, Shrimp +11, Steak +11

DONKEY PROTEIN BOWL   19.5

shredded lettuce, black beans, avocado, fire roasted corn, pico de gallo, cotija. Your choice of shredded chicken machaca or pork carnitas.

   ESPECIALES  

CANTINA FAJITAS

choice of meat sauteed with onions, peppers and tomato, served with guacamole, red salsa, crema and flour tortillas
Calabacitas  23 | Chicken 24 | Shrimp 25 | Steak and Sausage 26

MEXICO CITY CARNE ASADA  29

grilled arbol chile-marinated skirt steak, avocado tomatillo sauce, roasted poblano escabeche, red pepper vinaigrette, spanish rice, fresh tortillas, cotija.

CHIMAYO CHILE PUERCO   22

marinated grilled pork loin, hatch green chile, bacon mac and cheese, ancho bourbon sauce.

CHAR-GRILLED CHILE SALMON   27

cabbage, crisp flour tortilla, habanero tomatillo vinaigrette, mango-black bean salsa, three chile glaze

SURF and TURF BURRITO   27

seared Mexican shrimp, carne asada, avocado, jack cheese, diced potato, pico de gallo, topped with chipotle aioli
Enchilada-Style add+1

LA GRANDE CHIMICHANGA   24

choice of machaca chicken, beef barbacoa or pork carnitas, with green and red chile sauces, cheese blend, black beans, guacamole and sour cream

STUFFED POBLANO CHILES   21

roasted poblano chiles stuffed with spanish rice, cheddar and jack cheese, topped with shredded pork carnitas, Mexican tomato sauce

BARBACOA TORTA   21

red chile chimayo beef, avocado spread, chipotle aioli, marinated cabbage, fresh chile and grilled jalapeno garnish, French fries.

SOUTHWEST BURGER  19

1/2 pound Angus beef patty, cheddar cheese, caramelized sweet onion, roasted green chile, avocado spread, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, grilled jalapeno garnish, French fries.

Incredible Nachos!

   TACOS & ENCHILADAS  

TACOS ESPECIAL   23

choose two of our signature mini tacos, served with pico de gallo, spanish rice and borracho beans
Red Chile Barbacoa | Classic Chicken Machaca | Slow-Roasted Pork Carnitas  | Roasted Calabacitas

BAJA TACOS   24

two large soft flour tortillas with choice of beer-battered mahi-mahi or southwest shrimp, shredded cabbage, chipotle drizzle, served with spanish rice and crema

CHARRED AVOCADO TACOS   gf, v  21

two large corn tortilla tacos, chipotle aioli, charred avocado, pickled red cabbage, cotija cheese and cilantro, served with spanish rice and black beans

STREET-STYLE ENCHILADAS   gf   24

two enchiladas with choice of machaca chicken, beef, pork carnitas or Mexican four-cheese, hatch chile sauce, red chile chimayo sauce, spanish rice, borracho beans and crema

ROASTED CALABACITAS ENCHILADAS   gf,v   23

two enchiladas with our roasted squash blend, Mexican four cheese, hatch chile sauce, spanish rice, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole and crema

   FAMILY FEASTS  

Serves 4 people / 20% service charge added to all Family Feasts
TACO FEAST  69.60

12 Flour tortillas with your choice of filling. Condiments include sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce & queso fresco. Served with Mexican rice borracho beans, chopped salad, chips & Tres Salsas
CHOICE OF:  Machaca Chicken, Beef Barbacoa or Pork Carnitas

CHICKEN FAJITA FEAST  74.40

8 flour tortillas, machaca chicken, condiments include sour cream, pico de gallo and avocado crema. Served with Mexican rice, borracho beans, chopped salad, chips and Tres Salsas.

STREET STYLE ENCHILADAS  69.60

8 enchiladas served with Mexican rice, borracho beans, chopped salad, chips and Tres Salsas.
CHOICE OF:  Machaca Chicken, Beef Barbacoa, Pork Carnitas or Four Cheese Blend

 
Menu items and prices are subject to change without notice.
UPDATED July 14, 2025.  Copyright Restauranteur, 2007-2025.  All rights reserved.

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