Mini Mercado Oaxaca

The small store may have only 10 tables, but the menu boasts more than 100 dishes. Regional specialties are attention-grabbing once the menu (it’s all in Spanish, with exotic Oaxacan ingredients) is deciphered. Particular favorites: Botana Oaxaque

Mining Camp Restaurant & Trading Post

The Mining Camp Restaurant and Trading Post sells you a ticket in exchange for all the ribs, chicken, and ham you can manage to stuff yourself with, served along with country home-style sides and fresh-tasting lemonade. Chances are you won’t need to go past the first round. Read our review.

Mint Thai Cafe

Some of the most satisfying Thai eats in the Valley, and well worth the drive to Gilbert, if you live elsewhere. On the other hand, if you reside in Gilbert, count your freakin’ blessings, dood! A big menu, scrumptious curries mixed with coconut milk and topped with peanuts, pork-stuffed chicken wings, and a plate of […]

Miracle Mile Deli

This deli serves up comfy, New York-style dishes that are nothing short of miraculous. Delicious sandwich bargains include savory brisket of beef, corned beef, and the signature Straw, uniting pastrami with sauerkraut and melted Swiss. Daily specials are super, rotating from hand-carved roast turkey to macaroni and cheese, meat loaf and beef stew.

The Mission

While there are a few Mexican eateries in the vicinity of Old Town, you’d have a much better chance of tracking down a gourmet burger or a plate of sushi. So for that reason alone, The Mission fills a welcome niche in this ‘hood. While the menu is a broader, more modern take on Latin […]

Mister Pio

Mister Pio’s menu is evident from the parking lot. As soon as you open your car door, the aroma of roasting chicken hints at what’s to come. Step inside this small, modern spot and smoke from the gargantuan rotisserie oven hits you in a wave and then swallows you whole. Slide up to the counter […]

Miu’s Cuisine

This youthful, hidden-away gem of Sichuan cuisine in Tempe features an abundance of boldly flavored and expertly prepared scarlet sauces, spicy meats, and dishes smacked with the tingling, numbing sensation of Sichuan peppercorns. Start with satisfying dandan noodles, wontons in chili sauce, and garlick-y pork belly then move on to exceptional dishes of Kung Pao […]

Modern Steak

What’s “modern” about Modern Steak? Well, it’s hardly about steak at all, and the posh, airy atmosphere is nothing close to a steakhouse clich

Moira Sushi

Moira’s the first sushi bar to crop up in downtown Phoenix in many years. And as Japanese restaurants go, it’s not going to put this area on the map for destination-worthy sushi. But it is an inviting place to hang out, grab a light bite, and meet with friends over a cucumber-infused cocktail or some […]

Molly’s Tamales

There are a few foods that Valley visitors must eat while in town – and that former Phoenicians most likely miss – and somewhere at the top of that list are tamales. For a taste of handmade-with-love tamales, a trip to Molly’s Tamales in Glendale is in order. The small corner shop features an unthinkable […]

Momma’s Organic Market at Park West

It might seem hard to find locally-grown or organic produce in the West Valley but at Momma’s Organic Market we can count of a wide selection of both. Every Saturday at Park West in Peoria they offer fresh, local produce as well as fresh bread and other baked goods, raw honey, jams, salsa and more. […]

The Monastery

Cloistered amidst endless orange groves on the eastern end of Mesa, The Monastery isn’t so much a bar as it’s a ranch-style compound containing amusements aplenty. Perfect for those who can’t stand the idea of being parked on a bar stool within a darkened room, this sprawling establishment offers drinking and diversions both inside and […]

Monkey Pants Bar & Grill

Miss the old frat house? You’ll swear you’ve stepped into old Omega Alpha Etcetera when visiting this peculiar Tempe tavern. Perhaps it’s the cardboard portrait of Princess Leia stapled to the wall or the thrift-store décor of mismatched furniture and odd tchotchkes that give Monkey Pants its frat-house vibe. The wait staff shouts “Hello!” as […]