The best example of Brazilian-style churrascaria in the Valley. Features a salada Brasileiro with some 20 items. These rotate, but cold items include shrimp, octopus, mussels, hearts of palm, and numerous different salads. Hot items might include cod, tilapia in wine sauce, or chicken stroganoff. Then there’s the rodizio itself, served by Fogo e Brasa’s […]
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This ultra-luxe steakhouse features classic prime-grade meat, veal chops and fresh seafood, served in huge a la carte portions with huge traditional side dishes (the mashed potatoes and roasted mushrooms are magnificent). Come dressed for a power meal, and be prepared to leave quite a bit poorer, but happy.
There are lots of homegrown options for Mexican food in Arizona, but we have to hand it to one Utah-based chain restaurant for serving fresh, healthy food: Costa Vida. There are three locations in Arizona: Mesa, Queen Creek, and the newest location in Goodyear, which has online ordering capability. Costa Vida serves standards like burritos, […]
Star chef Douglas Rodriguez has made an international name for himself with his Nuevo Latin American cuisine, and now he’s in our humble town. Everything is stunning here, such as ceviche with Spanish and Asian influences, arepas (griddled corn cakes) with caviar and quail egg, and plantain-crusted halibut with sliced banana, sautéed spinach, bacon and […]
Tuesdays are our favorite days at this bright and welcoming North Phoenix restaurant serving Jalisco-style Mexican fare. That’s when Maria and Mark Altmaier serve up their luscious chicken mole. Simmered for hours and with a list of ingredients that could fill a page or more, the Altmaier’s rich, thick, chocolate-tinged sauce can be had over […]
There’s something uniquely appealing about Peruvian cooking, with its subtle spicing and its celebration of complex, tangy flavors. The menu at El Farol is compact, but you can still get a sense of the native cuisine from offerings such as cebiche de pescado (tilapia marinated in lime juice, cilantro, onion, and garlic) and saltado (beef […]
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Eliana’s Restaurant was one of the first Valley restaurants to introduce Phoenicians to the flavors of central American cooking, and this family-owned restaurant remains one of the best places to sample pupusas, yucca frita and other Salvadoran specialties on the east side. Try the pastel de carne, a half-moon turnover filled with slightly spicy pork, […]
Grilled meats are undoubtedly the main attraction at this upscale churrascaria, inspired by the gauchos (that is, cowboys) of southern Brazil. It’s the first Arizona location for the international chain, which was founded 30 years ago in Brazil. The all-you-can-eat price of dining here includes up to 15 different cuts of meat served tableside by […]
Tucked away in the courtyard of Fountain Court, behind Apollo’s Lounge on Seventh Street, Fuego Bistro is one of the best-hidden spots in central Phoenix. It’s tiny, too (there are only seven tables inside and a handful out on the patio) so it helps to call ahead. Though some of the entrees are more “bistro” […]
Welcome to Galeto Brazilian Steakhouse, an authentic Brazilian steakhouse where the flavors of Brazil come alive. Churrascaria (choo-rah-scah-ree-ah) is the name used to describe a restaurant that serves meat, mostly grilled, and Rodizio is a method of serving different cuts of meat that originated south of Brazil in the early 1800s. Gauchos roam the dining […]
Guanaquito, a tiny Salvadoran joint in central Phoenix, serves scrumptious homemade dishes that are easy on the wallet. Don’t miss pupusas (thick corn tortillas stuffed with cheese and other goodies), served straight off the griddle, or stick-to-your-ribs entr
After four years behind the stove of the Venezuelan food truck Que Chevere, Orvid Cutler and Maria Fernanda expanded to a brick-and-mortar restaurant in downtown Mesa – it’s Main Street has become something of a dining destination. The food is classically Venezuelan, with arepas leading the way. The thick griddled corn flatbreads come as sides with […]
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When you’re tired of Mexican tortilla-based meals like tacos, burritos, and enchiladas, mix it up with a specialty from El Salvador called pupusas. Somewhat of a combo between a burrito and a stuffed pita sandwich, the pupusa is made with thick corn masa patties filled with cheese and other flavorful ingredients. Carnivores will enjoy the […]
When you’re tired of Mexican tortilla-based meals like tacos, burritos, and enchiladas, mix it up with a specialty from El Salvador called pupusas. Somewhat of a combo between a burrito and a stuffed pita sandwich, the pupusa is made with thick corn masa patties filled with cheese and other flavorful ingredients. Carnivores will enjoy the […]