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Cottonwood's newest gathering place for Arizona-inspired cooking, a blend of Mediterranean, Spanish, and Sonoran flavors, rare agave spirits, and moments worth savoring.
High Desert Soul. Agave Spirits. Earth-Fired Flavors.
In the heart of Arizona's Verde Valley, where exceptional agave spirits meet Arizona-inspired cooking that blends Mediterranean, Spanish, and Sonoran flavors, and every moment matters.
Arizona Kitchen
Fresh, honest food rooted in tradition. Hand-pressed tortillas, house-made sauces, and dishes that draw on Mediterranean, Spanish, and Sonoran flavors.
Rare Agave Spirits
A curated collection of mezcal and tequila you won't find anywhere else in the Verde Valley. Each bottle tells a story worth savoring.
Pure Presence
A space designed for gathering, connecting, and being fully here. No rush. No distractions. Just good food, fine spirits, and the people who matter.
The Story Behind Aquí
A philosophy of presence, rooted in the Verde Valley.
The best meals aren't just about what's on the plate.
They're about who's around the table and how present we are to enjoy it. Aquí is a sanctuary in Old Town Cottonwood where strangers become family, stories are shared, and every moment matters.
About Aquí
Arizona Kitchen
Old World flavor, Arizona Soul.
Hand-pressed tortillas. House-made sauces. Earth-fired flavors.
Our kitchen blends Mediterranean, Spanish, and Sonoran traditions into fresh, honest food, from wood-fired plates to masa pressed by hand every day. Nothing shortcut, everything with intention.
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El Espíritu de Agave
Rare agave spirits and signature cocktails.
A collection you won't find anywhere else in the Verde Valley.
Small-batch mezcal and tequila, house cocktails built on desert botanicals and earth-fired flavors, and a thoughtful cellar of Arizona and world wines. Poured neat, and poured with intention.
The Agave Bar5.0 average · 63 reviews · Google & Facebook
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the Verde Valley
One of my new favorite restaurants in Arizona. I am both Vegan and gluten free, and the restaurant can provide. The Chef greeted us at the table and inquired about our food. I told her how…
Philip Brewer
Absolute amazing gem in cottonwood! The service is more the 5 star! The bartender Megan Wow! I can't say enough about her! We came back 2 nights in a row! Eric was amazing as well! The…
Teresa Dehope
Absolutely delicious food, the service is top tier, and the cocktails are creative and unique. This is my new favorite spot and every meal I’ve had has been exceptional. The surf and turf…
H. Miller
In my opinion, this is the best restaurant in the Verde Valley. I’ve been here three times since they’ve opened and have been absolutely blown away each time by the food, cocktails, amazing…
Alicia King
Hands down the best restaurant in the Verde Valley, and the prices are reasonable enough to keep coming back for more than just a special occasion. We’ve been here 3 times now since they’ve…
Hawk Miller
I highly recommend aqui as the place to stop and eat in cottonwood! Good fresh food always. Shout out to our server Kacie she was the best!!!
Brianna Heath
Amazing food, atmosphere and excellent service
Dean Pefanis
Nice local spot I recently discovered. Lorynn is great. She makes sure everyone is enjoying their experience and genuinely a joy. Will make this my new spot
Kai Benson
A new restaurant for Cottonwood. We didn’t have a reservation but were seated quickly, the restaurant is well decorated and has tall table options as well as regular tables and outside…
KL Williams
Service and atmosphere was really nice. Everyone was friendly and helpful. I had the shrimp tacos and the Ceviche. To be honest, not my taste. There were nuts in the tacos, not real saucy,…
ROBBIE ALLEN
Great new addition to the Verde Valley! We were reluctant to visit Soo early on after they first opened. We gave it a couple weeks knowing most new restaurants need time to work out the…
Savannah Scheinuck
What a great experience is dinning at AQUÍ!! Food is AMAZING!! Service is superb! Love the music they play, and the entire atmosphere. We had a great evening!! We'll keep coming back over…
Abigail Plumley
Celebrating my beautiful mom today was such a gift. ❤️ We spent the evening at Aquí in Old Town Cottonwood, and from the atmosphere to the last bite of dessert, everything was exceptional.…
Community Cafe
Everything was absolutely phenomenal.
Sarah Wishnewsky
One of my new favorite restaurants in Arizona. I am both Vegan and gluten free, and the restaurant can provide. The Chef greeted us at the table and inquired about our food. I told her how…
Philip Brewer
Absolute amazing gem in cottonwood! The service is more the 5 star! The bartender Megan Wow! I can't say enough about her! We came back 2 nights in a row! Eric was amazing as well! The…
Teresa Dehope
Absolutely delicious food, the service is top tier, and the cocktails are creative and unique. This is my new favorite spot and every meal I’ve had has been exceptional. The surf and turf…
H. Miller
In my opinion, this is the best restaurant in the Verde Valley. I’ve been here three times since they’ve opened and have been absolutely blown away each time by the food, cocktails, amazing…
Alicia King
Hands down the best restaurant in the Verde Valley, and the prices are reasonable enough to keep coming back for more than just a special occasion. We’ve been here 3 times now since they’ve…
Hawk Miller
I highly recommend aqui as the place to stop and eat in cottonwood! Good fresh food always. Shout out to our server Kacie she was the best!!!
Brianna Heath
Amazing food, atmosphere and excellent service
Dean Pefanis
Nice local spot I recently discovered. Lorynn is great. She makes sure everyone is enjoying their experience and genuinely a joy. Will make this my new spot
Kai Benson
A new restaurant for Cottonwood. We didn’t have a reservation but were seated quickly, the restaurant is well decorated and has tall table options as well as regular tables and outside…
KL Williams
Service and atmosphere was really nice. Everyone was friendly and helpful. I had the shrimp tacos and the Ceviche. To be honest, not my taste. There were nuts in the tacos, not real saucy,…
ROBBIE ALLEN
Great new addition to the Verde Valley! We were reluctant to visit Soo early on after they first opened. We gave it a couple weeks knowing most new restaurants need time to work out the…
Savannah Scheinuck
What a great experience is dinning at AQUÍ!! Food is AMAZING!! Service is superb! Love the music they play, and the entire atmosphere. We had a great evening!! We'll keep coming back over…
Abigail Plumley
Celebrating my beautiful mom today was such a gift. ❤️ We spent the evening at Aquí in Old Town Cottonwood, and from the atmosphere to the last bite of dessert, everything was exceptional.…
Community Cafe
Everything was absolutely phenomenal.
Sarah Wishnewsky
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