Jamba Juice

Sure, you could be virtuous and make a smoothie at home, but washing strawberry seeds out of the blender jar is a pain. Most people are more likely to head to one of the Phoenix outposts of Jamba Juice, a chain 750 locations strong that’s got smoothie-making down to a science (or is it an […]

Las Cazuelas

Cheap, tasty, non-gringo Mexican food, in a spiffy, family-friendly place. The kitchen knows what to do with seafood – try camarones rancheros or the spicy Costa Brava stew. Good landlubber dishes, too, especially the chile verde. Karaoke lovers pack the bar Thursdays through Sundays.

Love Cuisine

In-the-know diners come to this well-regarded ethnic diner for authentic African cuisine with Caribbean influences. African food is traditionally very spicy, but one can adjust the heat on pretty much every dish. Equisi soup, a slow-cooked Nigerian concoction featuring pounded yam and rich chunks of goat, is a winner. Likewise the thyme-infused oxtail soup, a […]

Machete Azteca

Machete Azteca is a West Phoenix restaurant that specializes in Mexico City-style fare. Most of the menu is dedicated to the house specialty, 16-inch quesadillas known as machetes, which are stuffed with regional delicacies like huitlacoche, squash blossoms and sesos. Huaraches, the long, oblong-shaped corn masa patties topped with beans, cheese and grilled meats, are […]