Toca Madera
Scottsdale Fashion Square, Scottsdale
Restaurant in Scottsdale, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Toca Madera is a strong Scottsdale pick for a dressed-up, high-energy Mexican steakhouse night where cocktails, wine, music, atmosphere matter as much as the food. At $90 per person, it makes the most sense for celebrations, dates, social groups, less for quiet dinners or solo dining.
About Toca Madera
At $90 per person, Toca Madera sits in Scottsdale’s premium dining range. The profile is direct: a modern Mexican steakhouse in Scottsdale with a smart-casual dress code, evening hours during the week, late hours on Friday and Saturday, 11 AM opening times on Saturday and Sunday.
Book it when the plan calls for a Scottsdale modern Mexican steakhouse rather than a casual, low-cost meal. The strongest reasons to consider it are the cuisine, the listed signature dishes, the schedule, the confirmed Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence recognition in 2026.
A modern Mexican steakhouse for a premium Scottsdale dinner
The food identity is modern Mexican steakhouse. Menu anchors include Vegan Guacamole, Calamari Frito, Baja Style Poke, Chef’s Enchiladas, Toca Tomahawk, American Wagyu on lava stone. That range covers starters and steakhouse-style splurge dishes without establishing a tasting-menu format or any specific service style.
Value depends on whether the $90-per-person price matches the occasion. For diners looking specifically for modern Mexican steakhouse cooking in Scottsdale, the price may fit the plan.
The confirmed Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence recognition in 2026 is a relevant third-party signal for the restaurant.
Use the hours to choose the right time
The hours matter when deciding when to go. Toca Madera is open Monday through Thursday from 4–11 PM, Friday from 4 PM–1 AM, Saturday from 11 AM–1 AM, Sunday from 11 AM–11 PM. Those hours make it more flexible on weekends than on weekdays, when service begins at 4 PM.
Weekday visits are evening-focused, while Saturday and Sunday start earlier in the day.
The smart-casual dress code also helps set expectations. It is not presented as formal dining in the information, but it is positioned above a purely casual stop. That makes it a reasonable candidate for a planned Scottsdale dinner when the cuisine and price point fit the occasion.
How to decide if it is the right Scottsdale booking
Choose Toca Madera if you want a modern Mexican steakhouse in Scottsdale, are comfortable with a $90-per-person price point, are interested in dishes such as Vegan Guacamole, Calamari Frito, Baja Style Poke, Chef’s Enchiladas, Toca Tomahawk, or American Wagyu on lava stone. Consider other Scottsdale dining if you need a lower price point, a clearly documented tasting-menu format, or specific services not represented in the information.
Planning details
- Location
- 4736 N Goldwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
- Website
- tocamadera.com
- Phone
- (480) 930-4357
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Toca Madera good for solo dining?
It can be considered if you want a modern Mexican steakhouse meal in Scottsdale at about $90 per person, but the available facts do not confirm a bar-dining format or any special solo-friendly service.
When is Toca Madera open?
The hours are Monday through Thursday 4–11 PM, Friday 4 PM–1 AM, Saturday 11 AM–1 AM, Sunday 11 AM–11 PM. Weekdays are evening-only based on those hours, while Saturday and Sunday begin at 11 AM.
What are alternatives to Toca Madera in Scottsdale?
If Toca Madera’s modern Mexican steakhouse format or $90-per-person price point is not the right fit, compare it with other Scottsdale dining options based on cuisine, budget, dress code, reservation time.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Toca Madera?
A tasting menu is not part of the information for Toca Madera. The confirmed positioning is modern Mexican steakhouse, with signature dishes including Vegan Guacamole, Calamari Frito, Baja Style Poke, Chef’s Enchiladas, Toca Tomahawk, American Wagyu on lava stone.
Is Toca Madera good for a special occasion?
It can be a fit for a special occasion if you want a Scottsdale modern Mexican steakhouse with a smart-casual dress code and a $90-per-person price point. The confirmed Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence recognition in 2026 also supports its premium positioning.
