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Oaxaca

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2012

    10 Favorite Burrito Joints in Metro Phoenix

    In his new book, Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America, Gustavo Arellano, the scribe behind the syndicated column ¡Ask a Mexican! and editor of New Times' sister paper, OC Weekly, says there's no known etymological origin for the word, burrito -- even where it was created is a mystery. We l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2012

    Chapulines: Edible Grasshoppers from Oaxaca Restaurant

    Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the valley. This week: Chapulines from Oaxaca Restaurant ¿Como se dice?: Depending on how adve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2012

    All About Achiote

    Here in the Southwest, chances are pretty good that everyone's had their fair share of Mexican food. But as much as we all love to eat the stuff, how much do we really know about the flavors that we're so helplessly addicted to? Unless you grew up with a Mexican grandmother (don't we wish) or have s ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 26, 2012

    Tacos Atoyac: Street-Style Oaxacan Eats

    Here in the Southwest, chances are pretty good that everyone's had their fair share of Mexican food. But as much as we all love to eat the stuff, how much do we really know about the flavors that we're so helplessly addicted to? Unless you grew up with a Mexican grandmother (don't we wish) or have s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2012

    Tacos Atoyac: Street-Style Oaxacan Eats

    The abundance of Sonoran-style Mexican food in the Valley is so great, it's almost taken for granted. On the other hand, Oaxacan food, from the state of Oaxaca in southwestern Mexico, is something you have to look a little harder for. And for those looking for Oaxacan eats, served up street-style, ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 6, 2011

    Poblano May Have Difficulty Competing with Neighborhood Staples

    The abundance of Sonoran-style Mexican food in the Valley is so great, it's almost taken for granted. On the other hand, Oaxacan food, from the state of Oaxaca in southwestern Mexico, is something you have to look a little harder for. And for those looking for Oaxacan eats, served up street-style, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 30, 2011

    Oaxaca Restaurant and Cantina Re-Opening Next Week

    ​It's been just over a month since Oaxaca Restaurant and Cantina, the downtown Phoenix eatery and 30-year-plus landmark near the state Capitol, closed and its former owners, the Verdugo family, forced to go through a trustee sale. But starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jose Martinez, Vice Preside ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2011

    Oaxaca Black Mole Chicken from La Condesa Gourmet Taco Shop

    Erica O'Neil The mole chicken taco platter from La Condesa. Chocolate and chicken? You better believe it.​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2011

    This Week In Chow Bella

    Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let's have one last look at the blog posts from this week. Five Favorite Sushi Experiences in Metro Phoenix Spicy Tofu Soup from Chodang ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2011

    Oaxaca Went Through Trustee Sale; Sky Harbor Location Also Closed, Will Re-Open "As Soon as We Can," Says Lender

    ​On Tuesday, Oaxaca Restaurant and Cantina, the downtown Phoenix eatery and 30-year-plus landmark near the state Capitol, closed amid a hubbub of activity involving the police and an ominous sign on door stating "closed for plumbing repairs." Oaxaca borrowed money to double its siz ... More >>

  • News

    August 25, 2011

    Ask a Mexican on Tres Leches Cakes and Aztec History

    ​On Tuesday, Oaxaca Restaurant and Cantina, the downtown Phoenix eatery and 30-year-plus landmark near the state Capitol, closed amid a hubbub of activity involving the police and an ominous sign on door stating "closed for plumbing repairs." Oaxaca borrowed money to double its siz ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2011

    Empanadas Flor de Calabaza from Oaxaca Restaurant

    Wikimedia Commons One empanada flor de calabaza filled with Oaxaca cheese and pretty wilted blossoms. ​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mex ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2011

    A Guide to Fresh Mexican Cheese and the Dishes to Top with It

    Wikimedia Commons Fresh queso fresco, ready to use in a variety of Mexican dishes.​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the va ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2011

    Dan Maldonado of Tacos Atoyac

    Maya Dukmasova Dan Maldonado of Tacos Atoyac​Four months ago, Dan Maldonado and Pablo Lopez opened up an unassuming taco shop on the corner of Glendale and 19th Ave, formerly the site of Chik a Ribs. Since then, Tacos Atoyac has been on a steady road to popularity, serving two to three hund ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2011

    Seven Places We're Dining At Before The Rapture

    Benjamin LeathermanDurant's is where we'll be once Jesus comes calling.Not to be gloomy or gauche, but it might be time to start thinking about your last meal.  As those obnoxious billboards scattered around town are warning, The Rapture is prophesized to be happening two days from now. Mu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2011

    Barrio Cafe, La Grande Orange, Cowboy Ciao and Cartel Coffee Coming to Sky Harbor

    WFairchild via Flickr You'll soon be able to grab Cartel's coffee on the "fly."​Earlier this week, we blogged about the upcoming restaurant changes at Sky Harbor International Airport's Terminal 4. Deliberations were underway for the initial restaurant "Master Concessionaire" recommendation ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2011

    "Cinco de Cycle" on Cinco de Mayo

    ​The boys from Scottsdale's Citizen's Public House are taking over the Cycle kitchen next week for Arizona's second favorite drinking holiday, Cinco de Mayo. Chef Bernie Kantak and master of cocktails, Riche Moe are bringing their skills to Cycle for the one time only event "Cinco at Cycle" Thursd ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2010

    Rojo Mexican Grill Coming Soon to Biltmore Fashion Park

    ​There's more construction underway at Biltmore Fashion Park, as the space next to Zinburger will soon become a new spot called Rojo Mexican Grill. Set to open by the end of this year, it's a Mexican restaurant founded by restaurateurs Michael McDermott and Jason Merritt, who were partne ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 24, 2010

    12: Rustica Pizza at Cibo

    ​Hungry yet? We're working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella's 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley -- in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments sectio ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2010

    20: Oaxaca Special at Carolina's

    ​Hungry yet? We're working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella's 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley -- in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2010

    Kevin Patterson, What Are You Eating?

    Kevin Patterson sips a beer​Kevin Patterson The Empty Frames Experiment improv troupe member, writer and photographer performs at Firestage at The Firehouse Friday, February 19 at 8:30 p.m. What'd you eat for dinner last night? Spinach salad with sunflower seeds, cheese and olive oil. Favorite ... More >>

  • News

    January 14, 2010

    On Amnesty and Who Counts as Native American

    Kevin Patterson sips a beer​Kevin Patterson The Empty Frames Experiment improv troupe member, writer and photographer performs at Firestage at The Firehouse Friday, February 19 at 8:30 p.m. What'd you eat for dinner last night? Spinach salad with sunflower seeds, cheese and olive oil. Favorite ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2009

    Recipe: Enchiladas del Mar from Barrio Cafe

    Lauren GilgerEnchiladas del mar from Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza at Barrio Cafe.Don't go serving Silvana Salcido Esparza some over-worked, over-wrought, over-thought dish that sits in a nice little design in the very center of the plate. "I don't like my food to be puréed, recongealed, molded and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2009

    AZ Capitol Times Announces "Best of Capitol" Winners

    Arizona Capitol Times just announced the winners of its annual "Best of Capitol" survey a few days ago, and it's interesting to see the restaurant picks of our local political movers and shakers. Not surprisingly, Cheuvront's gets props (owner Ken Cheuvront is a state senator), while Durant's seems ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2009

    Art Burn: Cafe Carumba's Decorator Has Multiple Personality Disorder

    Cafe Carumba! in Old Town Scottsdale serves seriously tasty comfort foods, from hearty breakfast fare to Southwest specialties like Chicken Oaxaca and Habenero Braised Ribs. But while you're downing that Mercado Chicken Chili, don't look up -- because while the eats are stellar, the decor suffers f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2008

    Sky Harbor Named "Healthiest Airport," but Some of Its Restaurants are Filthy

    How's this for ironic: Just days after Health magazine reports that Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is America's "Healthiest" airport, local Channel 15 (KNXV) broadcasts a report on how the airport's restaurants have been cited for numerous health code violations since 2006. We're bi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2008

    Veggie Boy Goes To Mexico

    By Benjamin Leatherman A spectacular view of the crystal blue Caribbean Sea from Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula (photo by Jenna Leatherman). Despite having an ultra-hectic schedule these days, I was fortunate enough to be able to slip off to Cancun with friends and family a few weeks ago for a ... More >>

  • News

    January 24, 2008

    In its war for new members, a labor union is using dirty tricks to turn Hispanics against Bashas'

    By Benjamin Leatherman A spectacular view of the crystal blue Caribbean Sea from Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula (photo by Jenna Leatherman). Despite having an ultra-hectic schedule these days, I was fortunate enough to be able to slip off to Cancun with friends and family a few weeks ago for a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2007

    Signs of life downtown: Bar Smith

    By Benjamin Leatherman A spectacular view of the crystal blue Caribbean Sea from Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula (photo by Jenna Leatherman). Despite having an ultra-hectic schedule these days, I was fortunate enough to be able to slip off to Cancun with friends and family a few weeks ago for a ... More >>

  • News

    November 30, 2006

    One big, drunk, Catholic family

    Yet another reason for McDonald's to use Spanish

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 28, 2006

    She Devil

    Yet another reason for McDonald's to use Spanish

  • News

    April 6, 2006

    The Case of the Wily Coyote

    Getting smuggled into the U.S. is a dangerous game, even when the smuggler's just like family

  • Dining

    February 5, 2004

    Groovin' on a Sunday

    Wind down the weekend with dance

  • News

    December 18, 2003

    Big Scam Theory

    Downtown Phoenix has always had its high points, but the Civic Center boondoggle isn't one of them

  • Dining

    October 30, 2003

    Dead Bread Rising

    Break pan with the muerto

  • News

    October 2, 2003

    Us vs. Them

    Make downtown attractive to locals, not to outsiders wearing knee socks and nametags. It only makes sense.

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 18, 2003

    BEST MODERN MEXICANA RESTAURANT

    Los Sombreros

  • Dining

    February 20, 2003

    Feeding Fido

    Picky patrons find some meat is for the dogs

  • Dining

    January 16, 2003

    Chile Reception

    Carey Sweet tries her best to find something wrong with Barrio Café.

  • Dining

    November 7, 2002

    Cheese Wiz

    Mexican delicacies discovered in Valley

  • Dining

    October 31, 2002

    Soul Celebration

    Celebrants get into spirit of Day of the Dead

  • Dining

    October 24, 2002

    Oaxacan Wonders

    Mini Mercado is big on flavor

  • Calendar

    August 15, 2002

    Creatures Bright and Small

    Magical Mexican creatures color Scottsdale gallery

  • Dining

    December 27, 2001

    Air Fare

    Concourse food takes off as passengers spend more time at airports

  • Dining

    November 1, 2001

    Food and Spirits

    Eating tacos and tamales by candlelight . . . in a cemetery

  • Dining

    November 1, 2001

    Oaxacan the Wild Side

    Tiny restaurant is surprisingly big in its approach to regional Mexican cuisine

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001

    Best Top-secret Hideaway Mexican Restaurant

    Mini Mercado Oaxaca

  • Dining

    March 22, 2001

    Iguana Diet

    Mexican family cooks up tamales you won't find on this side of the border

  • Dining

    March 12, 1998

    Second Helpings

    Mexican family cooks up tamales you won't find on this side of the border

  • Dining

    August 26, 1992

    PEAK PERFORMANCE

    Mexican family cooks up tamales you won't find on this side of the border

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