Modern Margarita
602.795.8111
5410 E. High Street, Phoenix, AZ 85054
4 out of 5 stars
Modern Margarita is a Fork & Dagger Restaurant Group from Valley restaurateur Julian Wright. They are located directly north of the new Desert Ridge Community Association office in CityCenter of CityNorth, between 53rd and 54th Streets. The restaurant features a large selection of gourmet street tacos, burgers, fresh guacamole, dishes to share and….yes, freshly made margaritas. Our gang of six reviewers enjoyed the food: it was fresh, flavorful and had just enough olé!
Street Tacos
Flour/Corn Tortillas, 3 per order ($7 – $8)
Chicken – Grilled marinated chicken with roasted red pepper salsa, cilantro, onion and cabbage. The chicken was moist and flavorful and the grill really brought out the flavor of the marinade. Several reviewers felt this should have been spicier!
Pork – Slow roasted Yucatan-style pork with pineapple, avocado crema, cilantro, onion and cabbage. We all agreed that the pork was amazing and wished we’d ordered more! FAVORITE!
Grilled Fish – Grilled mahi mahi with pico de gallo, spiked aioli, cilantro, onion and cabbage. The fish had a near perfect char on it, reminding us of the street tacos down in Mexico. The pico de gallo sauce had some “zing”! FAVORITE
Sandwiches & Salads
Sandwiches are served with hand cut fries ($8-$11)
Red Chile Pork Sliders – Slow roasted pork, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, pickled onions and Mexican crème. The pork melted in your mouth and the toppings truly complimented the meat. The bread was light and airy and he seasoning made from avocado was terrific. FAVORITE OF THE NIGHT
Chips, Salsa, & Housemade Guacamole ($3-$4)
Chips & Salsa – Chipotle tomato, salsa verde (tomatillo) or homemade pico de gallo.
Salsa Flight – Try all three homemade salsas (Free refills with the flight) – All three flavors were terrific, but we especially liked the tomatillo salsa. Chips were authentic, fresh and had enough salt to keep us ordering another round of Margaritas!
The salsa flight is a great mix of flavors.
Homemade Fresh Guacamole –
Fantastic guacamole! Smooth, rich, creamy
and with LOTS of flavor.
Small Bites
Great for sharing ($5-$18)
El Plato – Shrimp, chicken, steak Skewers (2 each), onion rings and a cheese quesadilla. There was enough food for a small family to share as an appetizer or as a meal for two. The onion rings were fresh and the quesadilla had enough cheese to satisfy even the most hearty of appetites.
Steak Skewers – Three grilled beef skewers with chimichurri dipping sauce. The steak was tasty and tender enough to eat right off of the skewer. The chimichurri was delicious and added just the right amount of heat.
Shrimp Skewers – Three grilled marinated shrimp with aji rocota aioli dipping sauce. Large sized shrimp perfectly cooked, so they stayed moist. The aji rocota aioli was another favorite on the table.
Chicken Wings – Choice of agave glaze or traditional buffalo sauce & blue cheese. The wings were meaty, flavorful and perfect for those who like a sweet sauce.
