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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.
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Visit our sister blog, Jackalope Ranch, for a companion series on 100 Creatives who make Phoenix a little more interesting for all of us. We'll be posting the next 95 picks daily through the rest of the summer.
Number 85: Green Chili at Rito's Mexican Takeout
There's a reason why Rito's Mexican Takeout manages to be perpetually busy while being completely off-the-radar. The place isn't on a major thoroughfare, but tucked into a residential area. The menu is super limited, and the only place to sit and eat is at a few picnic tables outside. Rito's doesn't even have a sign.
Still, people from all walks of life routinely make their way here for the outstanding food.
Rito's green chili is consistently satisfying, with huge hunks of moist, tender meat in spicy sauce that's more mouth-watering than tongue-searing. Served as a plain burro or smothered enchilada-style, it's packaged in a tender tortilla that's practically bursting when you bite into it.
As a bonus, Rito's is so cheap you'll want to eat here every day.
The Favorite Dishes, so far: 86: Soup Gyoza at Sens Asian Tapas & Sake Bar 87: Pop Cho and Sweet Ginger at The Breadfruit 88: La Jawab Kadahi Gosht at The Dhaba 89: Chicken & Waffles from Lo-Lo's 90: Burrata at Humble Pie 91: Bruleed Foie Gras Torchon at Posh 92: Moroccan Nomad Stew at Chakra 4 93: Peking Duck at Gourmet House of Hong Kong 94: Mozzarella Sandwich at Pane Bianco 95: Egg White Omelette at Fez 96: Machaca From Los Dos Molinos 97: Shish Taook from Baiz Market 98: Pasties From Cornish Pasty Co. 99: Clams in Black Bean Sauce From Asian Cafe Express 100: Bruschetta From Postino
