Mesa in Phoenix
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For more than a half-century, this local chain has been serving up sopapillas, enchiladas, and rellenos. Don’t take our word for it – ask President Obama, who stopped here for dinner during a post-election visit to Phoenix. The story goes that the chimichanga was invented here, and we tend to believe it – this signature […]
Most of Phoenix’s seedy pool places pale in comparison to this Mesa billiards establishment, since it’s clean, safe, and well lit. It’s ruled by tough-looking bouncers and counter help, so you’ll never worry about a cut-throat game of eight-ball resulting in your throat actually getting slit by some shark. All jokes aside, Main Street Billiards […]
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If you’re in the mood for nonthreatening American-style Mexican food, the family-run Mangos does a terrific job, and with homemade ingredients. Best bets are the super-spicy pork burritos, shredded beef enchiladas and flavor-packed tamales.
This counter service eatery in a Mesa strip mall features a small but tight menu of traditional Filipino dishes, a deli case of desserts and snacks, and a small buffet, or turo-turo (the Filipino term for “point-point”) of daily-changing selections of Filipino fare. Featuring an abundance of pork, rice, and dishes spiked with vinegar, garlic, […]
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This shopping and dining complex at the corner of the Dobson and Main in Mesa is anchored by the huge Mekong Supermarket, which sells products from Vietnam, China, Korea, Japan, and other Asian nations. Asian-run clothing stores, real estate agencies, foot massages, a beauty salon, dentist, and wireless stores round out the wide variety of […]
Mensho is a newcomer to the Valley, bringing with it hoards of fans and delicious steaming bowls of Japanese noodle soup. The ramen concept was introduced in Japan before expanding around the world. The Mesa restaurant, an immersive space centered around an open kitchen and surrounded by light wood walls, was the chain’s first in […]
You know you grew up in Phoenix if you attended a memorable rock concert at this deluxe, open-air venue. Even with general admission lawn seating, there was never-nor is there now-a bad seat in the place, because not one of the 4, 200 seats are further than 175 feet from the stage. And what a […]
Located in downtown Mesa, the Mesa Arts Center is the largest arts center in the state. It includes a total of four performance spaces including the Farnsworth Studio Theater, which seats 99 for an intimate setting, and on the other end of the spectrum the 1,600-seat Ikeda Theater. The complex also includes the Mesa Contemporary […]
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Mesa Community College is nationally recognized for its service-learning, civic engagement and innovative educational programs, which include university transfer, career and technical, workforce development, and life-long learning. Host to 40,000 students annually, MCC offers more than 195 degrees and certificate programs at its two campuses and additional locations. MCC’s student body hails predominantly from the […]