The cuisine at this casual-upscale Mexican restaurant in Central Phoenix is nearly as gratifying now as it was over 20 years ago, when then-owner and founder Moises Treves first brought his gourmet dishes celebrating the regions of Mexico to the Valley. Given its age, the building may seem a bit frayed, but inside, its softly […]
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This historic landmark nestled in the shadows of Squaw Peak Mountain offers signature dishes like spinach and chicken burros and picadillo fajitas (not to mention a chimichanga that puts all others to shame) as well as specialties like the cheesy mushroom-and-chili Hamburguesa. Magnificent chow for reasonable prices.
One man. One grill. One of our most fun places to eat, period. Bacanora has fast become one of Phoenix’s signature Mexican restaurants thanks to the skills of Rene Andrade who has cooked in well-regarded fine dining restaurants throughout the Valley. Bacanora is his sizzling, mesquite-touched, chiltepin-dusted return to the food of his home region, […]
The tacos at Backyard are garnished in the traditional way, with just a scattering of very finely minced cabbage and onion. A salsa bar awaits with customary avocado sauce, red salsa, and a vibrant pico de gallo. The Mesa location, which has been open since 2013, still feels very quaint, despite the shop’s very modern […]
Knockoffs and ripoffs are an unavoidable hazard of the restaurant industry, but if there’s a silver lining to this phenomenon, it’s that all the impostors only make it easier to spot a true original. Barrio Café — established in 2002 by Wendy Gruber and Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza and located along the Calle 16 restaurant […]
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Established by James Beard award-nominated chef Silvana Salcido Esparza, Barrio Cafe Gran Reserva is a small, upscale Mexican eatery in the Grand Avenue District. The menu, most of which resembles Barrio Caf
This tasteful and welcoming eatery focuses on a range of Mexican cuisine from Mexican street food to sophisticated signature dishes. The more wallet-friendly selections are what the restaurant does best, like the Arizona burrito with luscious pork green chili, a carne asada sandwich Mexicano, and 30 varieties of street-size tacos spanning the familiar to the […]
This tasteful and welcoming eatery focuses on a range of Mexican cuisine from Mexican street food to sophisticated signature dishes. The more wallet-friendly selections are what the restaurant does best, like the Arizona burrito with luscious pork green chili, a carne asada sandwich Mexicano, and 30 varieties of street-size tacos spanning the familiar to the […]
This tasteful and welcoming eatery in Scottsdale’s SouthBridge complex focuses on a range of Mexican cuisine from Mexican street food to sophisticated signature dishes. The more wallet-friendly selections are what the restaurant does best, like the Arizona burrito with luscious pork green chili, a carne asada sandwich Mexicano, and 30 varieties of street-size tacos spanning […]
The third of five restaurants to carry acclaimed restaurateur Silvana Salcido Esparza’s Barrio brand offers lunch and dinner menus featuring distinctive appetizers and entrées. Quesadilla de Jaiba piles bits of good crab, tangy goat cheese, spicy pico de gallo and a slice of avocado atop fresh corn tortillas. Mula de asada are corn tortillas filled […]
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Some of the best traditional tacos in town, if you can catch the place open. Handmade tortillas. Delicious pastor, cabeza, birria and barbacoa. And don’t forget to hit the sauce cart with its little limes, finely chopped cabbage and different salsas. The place also makes a great bowl of menudo on the weekends. Practice your […]
Authentic Mexican cuisine and beverages can be found at Birrieria Obregon on Van Buren Street in West Phoenix. The menu doesn’t pack any surprise punches, but there are tasty versions of tacos, tostadas de camarón, pozole rojo o blanco, menudo, and burritos, including cabeza, tripa, and chicharron. The restaurant also has breakfast offerings like pancakes, […]
The crowd at Birrieria Tijuana is here for one thing: Tijuana-style birria. The beloved beef stew comes in many forms. One you have to try: quesabirria. Quesabirria is the meat and solid goodness of birria taken from the broth and married with melted cheese and a hot tortilla, all eaten as a taco. The stew’s […]
This family-owned Mexican eatery has been around since 1972, and it shows it the best possible way. Bitz-ee Mama’s is still marked by the classic awning off the sidewalk, still filled with colorful decor and roomy booths. Breakfast specials rotate daily and can include the chorizo skillet with homemade beef chorizo, hashbrowns, scrambled eggs, green […]
Don’t fill up on the tasty chips or the better-then-most margaritas, because you’ll want to save room for classic Mexican fare that’s been souped up with new flavors and unique ingredients. Poblano Chile Cheese Crisps are a great starter, and the Crab and Shrimp Ceviche is one of the most authentic we’ve tasted. For Dessert, […]
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This meat-intensive venture of restaurateurs Bob and Sally Ann Molinari and Bret Pont, owner of Hobe Meats, the over 50-year-old custom butcher shop in Phoenix, features freshly butchered offerings of custom meats to take home as well as meaty Mexican-inspired street foods and libations to enjoy on the spot. You’ll want to start with the […]
It’s a creation by nationally renowned chef Mark Miller, but don’t expect to see him – this is a corporate spin-off that simply hints at his famous Coyote Cafe of Santa Fe. Some dishes are first-rate, like soups and steaks. Others are resort fare fancied up with lots of spice.