Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks' "Personal Best" lists. This year we're bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email [email protected].
79. Lengua Tacos from Asadero Norte de Sonora
See also: 10 Best Tacos in Metro Phoenix
There are a lot of great Mexican restaurants in town but few places with a higher concentration then on 16th Street between Jefferson and Thomas. Our favorite of all those in the Calle 16 neighborhood is probably Asadero Norte de Sonora, a small, modest restaurant specializing in cheap but top-notch Sonoran-style eats.
The restaurant's specialties include whole grilled chickens, more than enough food to fill a family and available for just $10.65, and the parrillada, a mixed grill of meats served over an open flame. But off all the good eats, the one we love the most is the lengua, or beef tongue.
For some, the thought of noshing on tongue might sound unappealing but with one bite of Asadero Norte de Sonora's version, we think we'd have you convinced. The lengua is super tender and savory in a way that's unlike any other cut of meat. You can have it served in a taco or burrito, but we think it's best appreciated in the former. You get one of the restaurant's excellent tortillas stuffed with lengua, chopped onions, and cilantro. The simple preparation really lets the tongue take center stage.
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97. Breakfast Croissant from Cartel Coffee Lab
96. Salmon "Yasu Style" at Yasu Sushi Bistro
95. Cannoli from DeFalco's Italian Deli
94. Falafel Sandwich from Al-Hana Restaurant
91. Combo Plate from El Pollo Supremo
90. Brunch Burger from Orange Table
89. Duck Fat Fries from Bourbon Steak
88. Kurobuta Pork Chop from Noca
87. Carne Adovada Enchiladas from Los Dos Molinos
86. Maple Bacon Doughnut from Rainbow Donuts
85. Pad Khing from Nunthaporn's Thai Cuisine
84. Mariscos con Arroz from Tumi Fine Peruvian Cuisine
83. Chicago Dog from Portillo's Hot Dogs
82. Lemon Bars from Phoenix Public Market Cafe
81. Preserved Pickle and Pork Noodle Soup from Asian Cafe Express
