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Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks' "Personal Best" lists. This year we're bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com.
66. Alfajores from El Chullo
See Also: El Chullo: Peruvian Food (Finally) Comes to Phoenix
Getting hard-to-find cuisines can often mean a long drive if you're coming from Central Phoenix. But that's part of what makes El Chullo -- located on 7th Street one block south of Thomas Road -- so great. This family-run restaurant is nestled right in the middle of CenPho and serves Peruvian food favorites including anticucho (beef heard kebabs), ceviche, and arroz con pollo.
As much as we enjoy all the savory eats, there's one part of dining at El Chullo that we never forget: the alfajores.
You'll find these South American desserts sitting on the counter under a glass dome, like they're sitting on display to tempt you into getting one. The round cookies are super crumbly and light since they're made with cornstarch and their texture contrasts perfectly with the smooth dulce de leche cream inside. The confection also gets a thick dusting of powdered sugar, which lends a melt-in-your-mouth airiness to the whole thing.
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98. Whiskey Cream Gelato from Marrazo That's Amore
97. Breakfast Croissant from Cartel Coffee Lab
96. Salmon "Yasu Style" at Yasu Sushi Bistro
95. Cannoli from DeFalco's Italian Deli
94. Falafel Sandwich from Al-Hana Restaurant
91. Combo Plate from El Pollo Supremo
90. Brunch Burger from Orange Table
89. Duck Fat Fries from Bourbon Steak
88. Kurobuta Pork Chop from Noca
87. Carne Adovada Enchiladas from Los Dos Molinos
86. Maple Bacon Doughnut from Rainbow Donuts
85. Pad Khing from Nunthaporn's Thai Cuisine
84. Mariscos con Arroz from Tumi Fine Peruvian Cuisine
83. Chicago Dog from Portillo's Hot Dogs
82. Lemon Bars from Phoenix Public Market Cafe
81. Preserved Pickle and Pork Noodle Soup from Asian Cafe Express
80. Maine Lobster Roll from The Maine Lobster Lady
79. Lengua Tacos from Asadero Norte de Sonora
78. Black Licorice from Super Chunk Sweets and Treats
77. Cracker Jack from House of Tricks
76. Chicken Achari Curry from Curry Corner
75. Lavender Berry Lemonade Popsicle from AZ Pops
74. Truffle Bikini from The Tavern
73. Lemon and Basil Chicken Salad Sandwich from Essence Bakery Cafe
72. Oaxaca Special Burro from Carolina's
71. Texas Po' Boy from Texas BBQ House
70. Thai Noodle Soup from RedThai
69. Breakfast Sandwich from Lux Central
68. Deep Fried Duck with Taro from Hong Kong Asian Diner
67. Chicken Pot Pie from The Duce
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