77: Artichokes and Clams from Iruña
Seafood is Arizona is generally the butt of a joke rather than the makings of a tasty night on the town. Good thing for us, Iruña is around to make our landlocked stay just a bit more briny with their fresh shellfish tapas. Take your pick with scallops, calamari, octopus, and shrimp on the menu, all of which are sweet seafood gems. There's plenty to choose from, but the tapas we can't seem to get enough of are the steamed artichokes and clams.
Kick back at the bar or relax on their spacious patio and absorb the modern, Spanish vibe while you sip a glass of the house sangria or a tall glass of Tempranillo. Then order a platter of artichokes and clams (and maybe some Pollo Colonial for good measure). You'll be rewarded with fresh and juicy clams surrounded by steamed artichoke hearts afloat in amazing white wine broth. While the clams and 'chokes are great, we guarantee it's the broth you'll be obsessed with sopping up. Seafood in the desert? No joke.
Miss a dish?
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99: Golden Gazpacho from Rita's Kitchen
98: The Med Plate from La Bocca
97: Cash Sandwich from Main Ingredient Ale House
96: Sonoran Hot Dog from Nogales Hot Dogs
95: Fattoush Salad from Al-Hana Restaurant at Baiz Market
94: Croissant from Essence Bakery Cafe
93: Funghi Pizza from The Parlor
92: Baynchaiv Crepes from Sekong by Night
90: Slice of Pepperoni Pizza from Mamma Mia
89: Hot Bollix Spicy Potato Balls from Rula Bula
88: Chicken Lo Mein from Desert Jade
86: Barra Vieja Shrimp from Mucho Gusto
85: Wild Mushroom Ravioli from Merc Bar
84: Cochinta Pobil from Taberna Mexico
83: Filet and Crab Cake from Cheuvront
82: The Dragon Roll from Stingray Sushi
81: Cornmeal Crusted Calamari from Kitchen 56
80: Mongolian Delight from Loving Hut
79: Pappardelle Bolognese from Amaro Pizzeria
78: Torta El Rey from Torta El Rey
Stomach full? Get some eye candy for dessert over on Jackalope Ranch with our Imagine PHX series.