Dining at the resort: Prado, Mbar, Taqueria Centro, Crave Café and Joya Terrace
At Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia you have five on-site dining options covered here: Prado (formal Spanish dining for breakfast, brunch and dinner), Mbar (cocktails and mesquite wood-fired tapas), Taqueria Centro (casual tacos and salads), Crave Café (coffee, gelato and light bites), and Joya Terrace (spa-rooftop healthy fare reserved for spa guests). Hours and access rules vary by venue — Prado requires dinner reservations; Joya Terrace is for Joya Spa guests only.
In this guide
- Prado — Spanish dining for breakfast, brunch and dinner
- Mbar — cocktails, Sonoran-inspired drinks and wood-fired tapas
- Taqueria Centro — casual tacos and salads
- Crave Café — coffee, gelato and market-style light bites
- Joya Terrace — rooftop spa dining (spa guests only)
- Practical dining tips — reservations, kids and timing
Prado — Spanish dining for breakfast, brunch and dinner
Prado is the resort’s signature Spanish restaurant, focused on wood-fired tapas and paellas and led by executive chef Richard Hinojosa. It offers breakfast on weekdays, weekend brunch service, and an evening dinner menu that requires reservations.
Dress is listed as Resort Casual and Prado has two private dining rooms (Privé and King Ferdinand's Wine Cellar) if you need a smaller, reserved space.
- Typical service: Breakfast, Brunch & Dinner
- Dinner reservations: required
- Specials: weekend Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar (Sat–Sun mornings) and seasonal events
| Service | Hours (as listed) |
|---|---|
| Breakfast (Mon–Thu) | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Weekend Brunch (Sat–Sun) | Sat & Sun 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Dinner (Sun–Thu / Fri–Sat) | Sun–Thu 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM / Fri–Sat 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Mbar — cocktails, Sonoran-inspired drinks and wood-fired tapas
Mbar is the resort bar and lounge that combines mesquite wood-fired small plates with cocktails that reference Sonoran Desert flavors. The space includes a moody indoor lounge and outdoor communal seating around social fire pits.
Mbar is suitable for relaxed evening cocktails and small plates; hours extend later on weekends.
- Serves: Cocktails & Spanish wines with mesquite wood-fired tapas
- Hours: generally 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Fri–Sat often open until 11:00 PM
- Atmosphere: cozy lounge indoors and communal fire-pit seating outdoors
| What to expect | Notes |
|---|---|
| Tapas & small plates | Mesquite wood-fired, Andalusian-influenced |
| Cocktails | Sonoran-desert flavors, sangria, classic cocktails |
| Seating | Indoor lounge and outdoor communal fire-pit areas |
Taqueria Centro — casual tacos and salads
Taqueria Centro offers casual central-Mexico–inspired dishes: tacos, seasonal salads and other uncomplicated lunch or early-dinner options. It’s designed for a relaxed meal rather than fine dining.
Check posted hours when planning to visit: Taqueria Centro is open Sunday through Thursday in the early evening on most published schedules.
- Serves: Lunch & Dinner (casual)
- Hours (listed): Sunday–Thursday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Best for: quick lunches, poolside returns or casual dinners
| Menu focus | When to go |
|---|---|
| Tacos & seasonal salads | Lunch and early dinner |
| Casual counter or table service | Sunday–Thursday daytime hours |
| Seasonal offerings | Menus rotate with local produce and resort events |
Crave Café — coffee, gelato and market-style light bites
Crave Café serves Stumptown Coffee Roasters, house-made gelato, wines by the bottle and light market-style bites. It operates daily from early morning through early evening, making it the resort’s main grab-and-go and coffee stop.
Crave Café runs a daily Gelato Happy Hour in the afternoon which is useful for families and casual snacking between pool or spa time.
- Hours: daily 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Gelato Happy Hour: daily 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Offerings: coffee, gelato, light bites and bottled wines
| Good for | Why visit |
|---|---|
| Breakfast coffee & quick bites | Open early for guests leaving for hikes or flights |
| Afternoon treats | Gelato Happy Hour 2–4 PM |
| Gourmet market items | Snack, wine bottle purchases and light meals |
Joya Terrace — rooftop spa dining (spa guests only)
Joya Terrace is the rooftop dining option on top of Joya Spa offering fresh, health-focused American dishes, cocktails and Camelback Mountain views. Access to Joya Terrace and its adjoining pool is reserved for spa guests receiving treatments.
Hours for Joya Terrace vary across Omni pages; spa guests should confirm current service times with the Joya Spa concierge when booking treatments.
- Access: reserved exclusively for Joya Spa guests
- Typical service: light lunches, poolside beverages and healthy fare
- Pool and terrace hours: spa and rooftop pool hours are published separately and can vary
| Access rule | Practical note |
|---|---|
| Spa guests only | Bring a bathing suit if you want rooftop pool access while at the spa |
| Confirm hours | Joya Terrace hours are listed differently on different property pages — check with the spa concierge |
| View | Camelback Mountain visible from the rooftop terrace |
Practical dining tips — reservations, kids and timing
Prado requires dinner reservations; for busy weekends or seasonal events (holiday dinners, brunches) reserve in advance. Taqueria Centro and Crave Café are more flexible for walk-ins but observe their posted hours.
Joya Terrace is limited to spa guests, and Mbar hours extend later on Friday and Saturday evenings. The resort is not an all-inclusive property; meals and drinks are charged à la carte.
- Reservations: required for Prado dinner; recommended for special events
- Family dining: most venues welcome children, but Joya Terrace is spa-guest only
- Payment: meals are charged separately — the property is not all-inclusive
| Common question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Are meals included with room rate? | No — the resort is not all-inclusive |
| Can non-guests access pools and restaurants? | Pools are restricted to registered guests, cabana guests and ResortPass day-pass guests; restaurants policies vary |
| Is there a kids menu? | Specific kids-menu info is not provided here — check each venue or the concierge |
