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Fatso's Pizza
Category:
Pizza Restaurants
3131 E Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix,
Arizona 85032
(602) 992-1122
This place has great portions and really good food. They also have salads and subs which are...
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This place has great portions and really good food. They also have salads and subs which are great. THey have live music a couple nights a week and all the staff there is really friendly. It's a really relaxed place to go have a few beers, listen to music, eat great food, and play some pool. The prices are great, too and it's really clean there. They've been around forever.
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This is a great car wash place that treats you like a valued customer, instead of just another...
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This is a great car wash place that treats you like a valued customer, instead of just another assembly line car to get through. Whenever I had a special need in regards to my car and its cleanliness they have always listened attentively to me and taken great care to meet those needs. At most other places it seems like they want to get you in and out as soon as possible, but here they want to get the job done right. It's located near the Paradise Valley Mall, so even though it is a little out of my way I usually make an afternoon of it by getting my car cleaned and then going to the mall.
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Rainbow Donuts
Category:
Bakeries
15834 N Cave Creek Rd
Phoenix,
Arizona 85032
(602) 867-9502
This place has been around forever and they have great donuts and great service. They open early...
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This place has been around forever and they have great donuts and great service. They open early to accomodate everyone. Their donuts are better than grocery stores or the big name donut places because they always taste fresh -- soft and good flavor. The location is easy to find and they have a drive through window. The people there are always very nice and pleasant and the prices are great, too. We go here almost every weekend!!
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Barrio Cafe Inc
Category:
Restaurants
2814 N 16th St
Phoenix,
Arizona 85006
(602) 636-0240
You know you're in for a fun experience at this neighborhood eatery as soon as you walk in the...
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You know you're in for a fun experience at this neighborhood eatery as soon as you walk in the door. Vintage Mexican movie posters line the hallway, while works by local artists brighten the walls in the two dining rooms. The tables are set with white linen and tall votive-candle glasses embossed with pictures and mini-bios of various saints. Whether or not you need it, be sure to visit the restroom - wildly painted, adorned with colorful tiles, and decorated with crucifixes, statues of the Virgin Mary, and pictures of Jesus, its somewhat irreverent and completely unexpected atmosphere is sure to stun you . . . and make you smile.
As will the food. Despite the name, there's nothing barrio about the cuisine, an eclectic mix of south-of-the-border dishes that eschews the typical combination platters that are geared towards gringo palates in favor of colonial Mexican cooking. As if to emphasize the fact that this is no Chevy's or a similar chain restaurant, the traditional chips and salsa are replaced by a basket of French bread with a tapenade of olives, garlic and capers. Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore.
Because the menu is so extensive and everything sounds so tempting, this is a great place to come with a crowd that likes to share. Do not miss Guacamole Casero, which is prepared fresh tableside. A ripe avocado, moistened with olive oil, white vinegar, and a splash of balsamic vinegar, is mashed with onions, tomato, cilantro, and pomegranate seeds, and served with topopos (round, fried, chiplike corn tortillas). Queso Frito is fried Oaxacan cheese brightened with a spicy sauce. Mojo is a plate of five jumbo shrimp coated with lime-infused butter. Pollo Espinado is a skewer of grilled, spice-rubbed chicken and slices of mango. Tamal de la Huasteca, wrapped in a banana leaf, is stuffed with chicken and drizzled with a rich red mole.
The chile moron rojo is an incredible soup that blends roasted sweet peppers, white wine, butter, heavy cream, and white cheese into an amazing mix that's both spicy and soothing.
It's in the entrees that the chef best displays her successful break from the familiar. A deeply aromatic black mole enhances a generous chicken breast. Seared duck breast is sweet, spicy and tart, aided by the addition of a tamarind and chipotle sauce. Slow-roasted pork, rubbed with achiote, has a distinctive sour orange tang. Seafood enchiladas are comprised of blue corn tortillas rolled with scallops, cheese, and crab, and topped with a trio of meaty shrimp. The chile en nogada is a large poblano pepper stuffed with apples, pears, raisins, pomegranate seeds, chicken, and smothered in an almond cream sauce. A perfectly grilled medium rare filet mignon is topped with Roquefort and Mexican cheese and chorizo in a five-chile sauce.
If you still have room for dessert, you'll find much more than the obvious flan here. Cajeta crepes are prepared with caramelized goat's milk whose flavor is strongly reminiscent of butterscotch. Oaxacan chocolate and cinnamon-almond ganache cake is dense and rich, and the unusual combination of fresh guava, sweet potato, and ice cream in a sugar syrup is especially refreshing after a spicy main course. Justifiably, the most popular choice is Churros Rellenos, two cajeta-filled fritters soaked in espresso and Kahlua sauce, perfect accompanied by a steaming cup of strong, freshly ground Mexican coffee.
The extraordinary quality of the food is not reflected in the prices - all entrees are $20.00 or less.
The bar stocks nearly two hundred brands of tequila, wine from Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California, and a wide variety of Mexican beers, in addition to domestic selections.
Closed Mondays. Open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00am - 2:30pm and 5:30 - 10:00pm; Saturday from 5:30 - 10:30pm; Sunday brunch from 11:00am - 3:00pm, dinner from 3 - 9:00pm.
If you're looking for a meal totally different from the usual Southwestern or Tex-Mex fare found in the Phoenix area, line up for a table at Barrio Cafe.
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Aunt Chilada's
Category:
Restaurants
Phoenix,
Arizona 85001
(602) 331-1700
Aunt Chilada's is all around a great place. The Mexican food is really good and it is a fun laid...
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Aunt Chilada's is all around a great place. The Mexican food is really good and it is a fun laid back place to relax and drink. The outdoor patio is really nice, especially in the winter.
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I always enjoyed going to Six Shooters. The atmosphere was great. They had pool tables, darts,...
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I always enjoyed going to Six Shooters. The atmosphere was great. They had pool tables, darts, shuffle board, and these great little games that sat on the bar. You could sit there all night and drink your beer. It wasn't ever overly crowded and you could even get a bite to eat.
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Melting Pot
Category:
Restaurants
3626 E Ray Rd
Phoenix,
Arizona 85044
(480) 704-9206
I have been to the Melting Pot on several occassions. It's one of those places that you save up...
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I have been to the Melting Pot on several occassions. It's one of those places that you save up for a special night out or for a rare visit. My first visit was on my birthday and had a wonderful experience. The staff is very friendly and experienced, anticipating your every need and offering the best this restaurant has to offer. Eating a 4 course meal has you rolling on your way out but it is oh so good. I highly recommend the traditional swiss fondue and the chocolate dessert. You really can't go wrong with anything you order in this place as it is all very good. I would also start off with a white chocolate martini!
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An excellent little chinese restaurant in north central Phoenix. We frequent it very often. The...
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An excellent little chinese restaurant in north central Phoenix. We frequent it very often. The food is always fresh and the service is impeccable. My water glass is never empty! The servers are very friendly. They have a large room available for larger groups. Also, extremely affordable menu. They also have take-out available.
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Brewed Awakenings
Category:
Uncategorized
4030 E Bell Rd
Phoenix,
Arizona 85032
(602) 493-4900
This is a superb cafe!
Think of the small time coffee shops you use to go to before starbucks...
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This is a superb cafe!
Think of the small time coffee shops you use to go to before starbucks started buying them out!
This lovely cafe features yellow painted walls, couches, and an array of art! I forgot to mention they have a cute little water fountain to make the place feel more cozy.
The shops has great prices considering what most of us will pay for coffee nowadays.
I recommend buying the gree tea blend, it's healthy and the bit of caffeine is sure to keep you awake!
There isn't a lot of staff, but even when lines form they never stop smiling!
Bring a book and enjoy what a real coffee shops should feel like.
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I have been going to this place since the beginning of the year. It's a small cafe, and I believe...
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I have been going to this place since the beginning of the year. It's a small cafe, and I believe they only have two locations.
The atmosphere is casual and the music can range from pop rock to the old school blues. They have accent lighting, but there's enough of it so you can still read and write.
One major bonus is that they have FREE WIFI!
Yes, they have free internet unlike other places that try to charge you by the hour or require you to create a membership!
If you're going to be there long, you get the pleasure of having half priced refills! (which is a great deal since they're not that expensive to begin with).
This cafe also has great seating and high ceilings, it's perfect for people who want something quiet without feeling like the walls are going cave on you.
My only qualm with the bakery is that they have odd hours, so make sure to call before you go!
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