Sumo Maya

Why we recommend Sumo Maya in Scottsdale

We keep Sumo Maya on the short list of Scottsdale dining rooms worth a standalone night rather than a squeezed-in pre-club meal. Sonoran-desert, resort-anchored or Old Town dining destination. Outside Las Vegas, MyRSVP focuses on nightclub and pool-club bookings rather than restaurant reservations, so this page is written as a city guide: the room and its point of view, the menu cues, the practical timing, and the fastest way to reserve your own table. Use it alongside a MyRSVP nightlife or pool booking to stack the full evening.

What to expect in the room and on the menu

Chef Lorenzo López’s Mexican-Asian fusion concept opened in 2014 as a Scottsdale culinary landmark, built on shareable small plates and a 3–5 order-per-person mentality designed for group dining. The 200-seat space anchors around a massive faux tree centerpiece behind the bar, with colorful murals, woven lanterns, and communal tables that keep energy high without feeling chaotic. An indoor dining room pulses with Latin-Asian beats during peak hours and weekend brunches, while a compact outdoor patio offers al fresco seating with Scottsdale horizon views for cooler evenings. Signature dishes like the Hamachi Tiradito (yellowtail in passionfruit leche de tigre with lemon sorbet), Crispy Shrimp Tacos with mango salsa, and Wagyu Short Rib in ancho-chili glaze showcase López’s precision across both traditions. The bar stocks over 85 tequila varieties alongside sakes and house cocktails—the Sumo Margarita ($16) balances tequila, passionfruit, and chili. Ceviche, sushi rolls, grilled octopus, and an Arroz Nikkei (saffron rice with prawns and squid) round out a menu anchored by Arizona farm-fresh ingredients. Brunch crowds and date-night regulars alike thrive in this high-energy setting; post-golf revelers find the casual-but-polished vibe ideal for groups seeking flavor without pretense.

Reservations — how to book Sumo Maya

What we tell guests about Sumo Maya: it is one of the Scottsdale rooms worth a standalone evening rather than a squeezed-in pre-dinner. The reservation itself is handled directly with the restaurant — through their own site, OpenTable, Resy, SevenRooms, or by phone — depending on how they run their book. If you can get into the chef’s counter, bar seats, or a tasting menu slot, those are often the fastest way into the version of the room regulars are actually there for. For private dining or larger-group enquiries, the restaurant’s events or reservations team is the right first call, not a generic booking channel.

Hours, dress, and planning windows

What to know before you visit Sumo Maya. The room operates on these hours: Monday–Thursday 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. On the dress side: Business casual; no workout wear, swimwear, or sleeveless shirts on men. Peak demand in Scottsdale falls around the November–April cool season, with the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Barrett-Jackson, and Cactus League Spring Training as sharpest peaks, sharpest on the Waste Management Phoenix Open, MLB Spring Training (Cactus League) — those are the dates the reservation book closes furthest out. If the main dining room is full on your target date, ask the restaurant about chef’s counter, bar seats or a tasting-menu slot; those formats often stay open days after the primary book has gone.

How MyRSVP helps with the rest of your Scottsdale trip

How to reserve Sumo Maya. Book the dinner reservation direct with the restaurant on their own channels — site, OpenTable, Resy, SevenRooms, or phone depending on how they run their book. Dinner reservations are direct with Sumo Maya. For the nightclub, pool day or beach club you’re planning around the meal, submit the MyRSVP form on the relevant venue page and a concierge assigned to that venue will be in touch with pricing, placement and the best area for your group.