Discover the best restaurants in the NorthWest Valley

 

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How often have you asked someone where to eat and heard "You've gotta go to the East Valley or Downtown."?


Well, we disagree. There are many many amazing restaurants right here in our community here in the NorthWest Valley that need our patronage and support. At NorthWestValleyEats.com, you'll find a listing of the best restaurants in the NorthWest Valley. Including valuable information about their restaurants, photos, hours of operation, menus, coupons, links to their DoorDash and/or UberEats sites, testimonials, driving directions, and so much more.

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BONITAS

Specialties Serving great homemade Mexican food. Green chile, red chile, shredded beef and chicken, tacos, enchiladas, burritos, menudo, pozole, taco salad, and homemade tamales. History Established in 2014. Opened on October 13th, 2014. Owners have also operated Pullano's Pizza since 1979. Meet the Business Owner Business owner information J C. Business Owner Family owned and operated [read more]

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China 7 Chinese Cuisine

This functional restaurant dining room serves a classic menu of Chinese dishes, from noodles to kung pao chicken. [read more]

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Chinese Yum Yum

Chinese Yum Yum serves fresh Asian cuisine in a warm and vibrant atmosphere. Quality food at a great price. Specializing in Chinese and other Asian cuisines. [read more]

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Waldos Tacos

Waldo's Tacos started in Pomona California. Owner Hector Waldo had a brillant idea to cater Authentic Mexico City Tacos for businesses. As companies kept loving the deliciousness , Waldo's Tacos kept growing. In 2005 the Waldo family moved to Arizona and once again started their mission to deliver the best Tacos. We are now the City of Peoria's oldest Taco Truck and one of the best Food trucks in the West Valley according to the Phoenix New Times. [read more]

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Roliberto's Mexican Food

Mexican restaurant offering dine-in, drive-through, and delivery services. [read more]

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Ramiro's Mexican Food

Always-open counter-serve Mexican eatery with a drive-thru & simple menu of tacos & burritos. [read more]

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Babbo Italian Eatery

At Babbo Italian Eatery, we search far and wide for unique ingredients to create bold, fresh flavors. Our staff is passionate about making you feel at home — from the food you’ll enjoy to the laughs you’ll share. We all come together in the kitchen to bring you flavorful creations that’ll keep you coming back for more. Since 2002, Babbo has been locally owned and a part of serving your community, both in and out of the kitchen. Whether it’s a custom-made meal or catering for life’s most important moments, everything revolves around tradition and family. So gather your loved ones and visit your neighborhood Babbo to eat like an Italian... Babbo’s cooking! [read more]

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Pho for Days

Great food with amazing taste, tested over time! [read more]

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La Fama Mexican Bakery

Simple, counter-serve spot carrying green chile, flour tortillas, chicharones & Mexican baked goods. [read more]

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Crooked Pint Ale House

From the unique floors and classic pub furnishings and finishes to the fresh recipes and authentic smiles, everything at Crooked Pint is the real deal. We are also serious about our sports viewing with a plethora of big-screen TVs to watch the game around the restaurant. [read more]

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Herrera's Mexican Food

Open 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week! We provide quality food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Search our menu for a meal that will satisfy your tastes. There’s a salsa bar and free chips while you wait for your order. Come in for lunch or after a night out on the town. The drive-thru is open 24/7, so make us your go-to spot for warm, authentic Mexican food when you’re in a pinch. We offer all the staples and accommodate special requests. Achieving 100 percent customer satisfaction is our No. 1 priority. [read more]

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Arriba Mexican Grill

What Makes us Different? Arriba Mexican Grill® uses fresh Hatch Green Chiles that are brought in directly from Hatch, New Mexico - “The Chile Capital of the World”. This HOT & SPICY pepper is sure to leave your taste buds in a frenzy! Our tortilla chips are served fresh all day long with our delicious pico de gallo and spicy bean dip! All of our dishes are prepared daily from scratch, using only the best quality of ingredients. Whether you prefer your entree MILD, HOT & SPICY, or just a little bit on the lighter side, Arriba® has something for everyone! [read more]

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JT's Pub

Friendly Neighborhood Dive Bar known for its award winning wings, great burgers, and other delicious food. Great place to watch sports with a cold beer and something good to eat. [read more]

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Chef Peter's Bistro

Chef Peter's Bistro mission is to enrich the lives of our guests, our employees, the community and owners. We do this through superior quality food and beverages, legendary customer service, sales growth, cost controls and treating our employees like family. We believe that our employees are one of our most important resources and our success depends upon creating and retaining a staff capable of delivering an exceptional dining experience to every customer, every time [read more]

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Wally Burger

Serving the Best Burgers and Gyros in Arizona. Wally Burgers serves the burgers on Toasted King Hawaiian Rolls. We have a superhero themed restaurant and a variety of great food items. All combos include Fries and Drinks. We do delivery or pick. Our delivery is Credit Card Only due to the increase of deliveries and shortage of delivery drivers. Pick-up is cash or CC. We get it to you fast. If you have any questions of need to make it a CASH delivery, contact us at 623-934-5050 for availability. We are here for you! Located on 43rd & West Peoria Avenue in the Glendale Town Center Shopping Center. We are an 8-minute drive east of Glendale Community College & an 8-minute drive west of Metrocenter Mall. Order online for pick-up or delivery! [read more]

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Biscuits Cafe

Welcome to BISCUITS CAFE Biscuits Cafe specializes in tasty omelettes, homemade biscuits and gravy, soups, salads and gourmet hamburgers. Our success comes from our commitment to excellence and how we treat our customers and employees. [read more]

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Robin Bakes, LLC

Hi! My name is Robin & I am a Home Baker. I am currently not a fully stocked retail bakery/store and have some limitations as to what I can offer in compliance with the Cottage Food Laws of Arizona. Orders will be fulfilled in the order they come in & may require several days to complete. Please place your order with as much advance notice as possible. I look forward to hearing from you!! [read more]

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Al's Gyros Chicago's Finest

The best Gyros in Arizona. We also have Chicago Hotdogs and Burgers. Our Salads are made fresh to order. All our sauces and marinades are made from scratch. Established in 2013. We came from Chicago in June and took over this wonderful restaurant. We are true Chicagoans. Our Gyros, Hotdogs, Italian Sausage, and Gonella Rolls come from Chicago. Come in and let us know if you are from Chicago. Our family brought all the best from Chicago and moved it to Arizona! Still, family-owned, Al's Gyros is the best in town and delivers the same great taste and quality you'd find in the East side! Follow us on Facebook Al’s Gyros Chicago Finest Or on Google Some and also visit us on Facebook for directions and have a look at our menu! [read more]

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Romanelli's Bakery Deli Imported Food

An Italian deli, bakery, and market in one. We specialize in hot and cold food catering, including Antipasto trays, homemade Italian sausage, lasagnas, meatballs, and more. We also carry a wide variety of Italian goods and novelties. [read more]

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Sardella's Pizza & Wings

We pride ourselves on offering authentic Italian dishes using only the finest, freshest, highest quality ingredients, and serving them up with excellent customer service. When you walk into any of our four Phoenix area locations, you can expect a superior dining experience. [read more]

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Asahi Bakery

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Anzio's Italian Restaurant

Voted "Best of Phoenix" Anzio's Italian Restaurant is the place to go in the area for authentic Italian cuisine and an atmosphere that conjures up memories of Italy. Red brick walls, Italian landscaped paintings, warm lighting, comfortable green booths, and cherry wood furniture make Anzio's inviting and cozy. The feeling is only enhanced by the menu, an extensive and well versed selection of traditional Italian favorites. For more than two decades, Kevin and Barbara Mollohan have been serving their community with only the freshest and finest ingredients as well as creating an atmosphere that will make you feel as if you are part of the Anzio's family. Their goal has always been to provide great food, prompt courteous service, and a pleasant dining experience. Anzio's would like to invite you and your family to come share the great Italian tradition of food, friendship, and hospitality. [read more]

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Dazzo's Dog House

Since 1979 Dazzos Dog House has been providing downtown Glendale with the best Chicago style hot dogs in town! [read more]

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Habanero Fresh Mexican Grill

Fresh Quality Mexican Food Served Fast. At Habanero Fresh Mexican Grill we only use the highest quality, freshest ingredients in all of our dishes. Tacos, burritos, enchiladas, all made to order. Even the salsas are made fresh daily. Be sure to try the Habanero Hot salsa, guaranteed to spice up any order at the restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch, and take out. Habanero Fresh will excite your taste buds and silence your Mexican food cravings. Breakfast is served all day on Saturday. Make sure to try our Green Chile Chicken or Pork, made with real Hatch Green Chilies. Don't forget Taco Tuesday when our tacos are only $1.99 each(Steak & Beef are extra). Affordable, great tasting, fresh Mexican food with great customer service. See you soon. [read more]

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D&Y Chinese Food

D & Y Chinese Restaurant offers authentic and delicious tasting Chinese cuisine in Glendale, AZ. D & Y Chinese Restaurant's convenient location and affordable prices make our restaurant a natural choice for eat-in or take-out meals in the Glendale community. Our restaurant is known for its variety in taste and high quality fresh ingredients. Come and experience our friendly atmosphere and excellent service. [read more]

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Half Moon Sports Grill

Contemporary sports bar featuring quirky decor & pub classics plus happy hours until late at night. Whether it is watching your favorite sporting event, catering a special event or holding a draft party, Half Moon Sports Grill has the food, facilities and staff to meet your needs! [read more]

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O'Connor's Pub

In this business, fads come and go but tradition will always win out in the end. We proudly serve to you, your family, and friends authentic beer, decor and great (THE BEST) Irish music. So for some good ol' Irish hospitality in the Valley of the Sun, get your friends together and drop in the best Irish family owned and operated pub in Phoenix! [read more]

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Uni Sushi

UNI Sushi & Steak is an unique restaurant experience offering the highest quality food and service. The name UNI(oo-nee) comes from the Japanese name for Sea Urchin, which is considered to be a delicacy by sushi connoisseurs. UNI is considered to be one of the highest quality sushi items and we chose this name to reflect the same quality in our food and service. [read more]

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Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe

Arizona's Original Mexican Cafe. Family-owned & operated since 1986. Originality never tasted so good! Share your photos with #EatAjoAls [read more]

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Wingstop

What began as a small buffalo-style chicken wing restaurant in Garland, Texas, continues to soar to great heights. Today there are more than 1,500 restaurants open across the globe. Wingstop quickly became a fan favorite when we first opened our doors in 1994. Our proprietary recipes, outstanding food, and superior customer service created a demand that could only be satisfied by more locations. And in 1997 we began offering franchises. Today we are one of the fastest-growing concepts in the country, attracting top entrepreneurs and operators with the drive and passion to own their own businesses. [read more]

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Filiberto's Mexican Food

Arizona's Favorite Mexican Food Every Filiberto’s cooks everything from scratch daily. All of the tacos, burritos, carne asada fries are all made with fresh meat and ingredients. [read more]

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Chino Bandido

Chino Bandido Takee-Outee has become a cult favorite among foodies in the valley (and around the country!) since its inception in November 1990. Founded by Frank and Eve Collins, who still own and operate the company today, Chino Bandido blends traditional flavors from Mexican and Asian cuisines — based on Eve’s Chinese heritage as well as their local roots as both Frank and Eve are native Arizonans — and some Jamaican flair added in for good measure! When the husband-and-wife team originally opened their doors, Chino Bandido was just a humble 1,000- square-foot restaurant with seating for just 16 guests modeled after the “hole in the wall” establishments that Frank and Eve love. And the love for Chino Bandido rapidly grew among local diners, which quickly necessitated the restaurant’s growth. As the couple realized most diners wanted to come in and enjoy a sit-down dining experience versus taking out, they expanded year by year until the restaurant encompassed more than 6,000 square feet and provided seating for 150 guests. In early 2021, Chino Bandido announced the closure of its original location after more than 30 years in favor of a new location at 310 West Bell Road, which is underway. Eve, who carries on the restaurant’s legacy solo since Frank passed in 2013, decided it was time for a change. The new location provides 6,000 square feet, much of which is dedicated to an expansive kitchen where the brand’s favorite dishes will continue to be handmade from scratch using the time-honored recipes and lots of love. Chino Bandido’s iconic flavors, such as Jade Red Chicken, Chinese BBQ Pork and let’s not forget those scrumptious snickerdoodles, have gone beyond earning the restaurant a true cult following. Chino Bandido has received local and national media attention — including being the recipient of Phoenix New Times’ Best of Phoenix “Local Eatery We Wish Were a Chain” award as well as coming in first place in AOL’s Best of Phoenix “Cheap Eats” category. Chino Bandido also caught the eye of Food Network star Guy Fieri, who visited the restaurant during 3 episodes of his show “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.” Chino Bandido operated a food truck until June 13, 2021 on the site of the new location featuring a modified version of its menu, allowing fans to get their fix as the restaurant near completion. [read more]

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Donutsville

Buzzy bakery with a drive-thru serves classic & uncommon donuts, plus other baked treats & coffee. [read more]

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A Touch of European Café

The self-made chef, Waldemar Okula (Owner), uses his taste buds, imagination, and a touch of love to create home-cooked meals that are better than your own. While Waldemar prepares the meal, Malgorzata will provide you with endless entertainment and a loving atmosphere. You will have a memorable experience that will bring you back to your childhood days. If you don’t believe me try the goulash, stuffed cabbage, or kielbasa. Oh, but there is more than the great dinners try their soups! Just ask for a “shot of the soup,” if it tickles your taste buds- order the bowl. You will be impressed with the variation of culinary skills and his imagination. Try the special of the day or one of the wonderful sandwiches! Top ten reasons to go to A Touch Of European Cafe: Bring your own bottle (Wine or Beer) An oasis from the city Goulash Stuffed Cabbage Fresh Mozzarella sandwich Smoked Kielbasa Sandwich Sour Pickle Soup Bigos (Hunter Stew) Pierogi You will leave satisfied! [read more]

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Nugget bar

Established in 1969! Your favorite bar & lounge just got revived! Lots of draft choices & craft cocktails Industry nights, karaoke, Live Djs Pool tables, shuffleboard, darts & much more! [read more]

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Chili's Grill & Bar

Chili's Grill & Bar is an American casual dining restaurant chain. The company was founded by Larry Lavine in Texas in 1975 and is currently owned and operated by Brinker International. [read more]

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Gyros Palace

What makes Gyros Palace Special? We take lots of pride serving our sandwiches and meals, all of the meals are made fresh as they get ordered. Olive oil is used in all of our sauces and marinations as well as cooking. We make all of our sauces from real fresh ingredients. No preservatives or any artificial flavors are added. All of our sauces and food are prepared fresh daily. We hope you enjoy our food, Thank you for your business. We're not just Gyros ... we carry a wide variety of food to satisfy any craving! [read more]

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Rio Mirage Cafe y Cantina

Rio Mirage Cafe is an inviting destination for Familia and Amigos to enjoy amazing Sonoran style recipes handed down for generations. We established this restaurant to provide all our communities and neighbors a modest place to enjoy their favorite authentic Mexican meal with Family and old friends and continue making new Amigos in keeping with the best tradition of our culture. Our Rio Mirage Cafe Family enjoys serving the highest quality food offering the best and freshest ingredients. Our Sous Chefs Mauricio and Cesar keep sharing their talent and dedication after many years of cooking your favorite Antojitos. We pride ourselves in serving fresh homemade flour tortillas prepared daily by Maria. Successfully keeping with tradition since 1999 Con Mucho Gusto! [read more]

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Da Valley Grill

A menu featuring traditional Hawaiian lunch plates & Asian-inspired dishes in a relaxed setting. We strive to spread the aloha spirit by sharing with our customers the experience, pleasures, and rich ethnic flavors of Hawaiian Asian food. [read more]

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Starlite Lounge

We are a amazing neighborhood bar that has a great happy hour seven days a week, live music, food, Karaoke , smoking patio, darts pool and the best bartenders in town! [read more]

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Haldi Indian Cuisine

It is a perfect place in town to taste the Indian foods established as one of the most popular entrants into the string which serves Indian food. Authentic Indian cuisines made with passion and attention to detail treat your taste buds well. An array of authentic Indian foods solely focussed on quality and a top-notch dining experience. Enjoy Haldi Indian Cuisine at your next event! We specialize in catering to Corporate Events, Family Events, & Social Events. [read more]

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Valley Wings

Valley wings is a locally owned eat in & carry out serving a full line of specialty wings and fries. Centrally located North Phoenix. We are commited to providing fast and friendly service. Stop in the mood for more than a snack, Stop by on Sunday for a taste of soul food...your taste bud will thank you [read more]

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Player 1 Arcade

Player 1 Arcade has an amazing collection of retro arcade games from the 80's classic hits to the 90's must have fighters. Along with the greatest hits of the 80's and 90's arcade machines, we have a wide selection of pinball machines to enjoy. We will rotate games in and out so check back often to see our current lineup. [read more]

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CHAR Pizzeria Napoletana

CHAR Pizzeria Napoletana was started with a passion for traditional, Napoletana-style pizzas. The owners are from Naples, Italy and wanted to bring that authenticity to everyone. Our pizzas are made with '00' flour and San Marzano tomatoes, both imported from Italy. We use several different Italian cheeses but the main cheese is a fresh fior di latte mozzarella. We have a myriad of Italian meats to choose from like Prosciutto di Parma, which is a cured pork shoulder, imported from the Parma region of Italy. Not everyone can make it to Italy, so we will bring Italy to YOU! History Established in 2015. November 2015, We improve daily and take the opinions and suggestions from yelp reviews seriously and adapt accordingly. [read more]

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Bro Bro's BBQ

Kelli James Lee & Jeff Tellman loved to cook and smoke but were hit hard by the pandemic by both the passing of their beloved brothers; Ken O'Connor & Chucky Porter and Kelli losing his kitchen manager job at Little Miss BBQ due to the pandemic. From there, through tragedy and hard times, BroBro's BBQ was founded in 2020. It started off as cooking and delivering for friends and family and then exploded to what they have now, a brick and mortar BBQ place located in the 44 Sports Bar & Nightlife where you can find their love of cooking and smoking expressed through bold southwest BBQ flavor. [read more]

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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Fleming's Peoria, AZ is an ongoing celebration of exceptional steak and wine. Conveniently located in the West Valley off AZ-101 near Youngtown, the University of Phoenix Stadium and Jobing Arena [read more]

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Le Chef Bakery

Le Chef is one of the country’s foremost premier bakeries specializing in high-end, European-style baked goods. With a fine array of decadent desserts, enticing breads, and a comprehensive line of breakfast pastries, frozen-dough, and fresh-baked goods, Le Chef is poised to take the spotlight on the culinary stage. [read more]

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Village Inn

In 1958 the first Village Inn Pancake House opened its doors in Denver, Colorado and began offering what has since made us famous— made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes, fresh eggs cooked any style, sizzling bacon and a pot of steaming hot coffee. More than once, vacationers in Denver stopped at Village Inn for a bite to eat and enjoyed it so much that they inquired about franchise opportunities before leaving. Such requests inspired co-founders Merton “Andy” Anderson and Jim Mola to place an ad in The Wall Street Journal for prospective franchisees. Soon after, the first Village Inn franchise started operating in 1961, leading the way for successful franchise development. Our reputation for serving quality all-day breakfast endures and carries over to our lunch, dinner and our award-winning pies. Village Inn serves The Best Pie In America® – like French Silk, Lemon Supreme, Country Apple and Caramel Pecan Silk Supreme. We are proud of our tradition—and happy to be part of our guests’ daily lives. With six decades of success, we have corporate and franchise restaurants totaling more than 200, located primarily in the Rocky Mountain region, the Midwest, Arizona and Florida. Our guests visit Village Inn because they know they will enjoy great-tasting food and extra-friendly service in a clean and comfortable family environment. Many of our guests who visited our restaurants in their youth now take their children and grandchildren to Village Inn— when they’re hungry for life’s simple pleasures. [read more]

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Rolando's Mexican Food

Mexican classics from huevos rancheros to fish tacos offered in a basic counter-serve setup. [read more]

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Hurricane Grill & Wings

Hurricane Grill & Wings strives to bring you a remarkable experience and maintain a unique sense of family and camaraderie with our employees, guests, and neighbors. We are committed to quality, value and total guest satisfaction. We use all natural chicken, premium fresh beef that is certified Angus and our produce is sourced directly from premium growers. At each restaurant we want to be a valuable member and advocate of that community. That's why it's required of our restaurants to continually work to support community-based programs and efforts through active participation, fundraisers, sponsorships, and much more. At every restaurant, the welfare of our employees, guests, and community members will always be an essential part of who we are. Our cooking oils contain no trans fats and a percentage of the oil is recycled into the making of bio-diesel fuel. [read more]

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Bagel Gourmet Restaurant & Coffee Shop

Bagel Gourmet is a family owned & run local Bagel shop located in North Phoenix. The establishment has been existing for decades, and so we try to live up to its long legacy of freshly baked bagels of the west! We love the relationships we create with customers. Our service and dedication to our customer's experience with us is extremely important [read more]

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Skippers Lounge

Billiards, karaoke & beer in an unpretentious, low-lit neighborhood watering hole. [read more]

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Momma's Tata Tasties

Natural and organic lactation goodies to help boost milk production safely and naturally for breast feeding mommas! What better way than a yummy treat? [read more]

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Rito's Mexican Food

Rito's Mexican Food is celebrating 45 years of business this year and we could not be more excited about the future as a company. What began as a neighborhood convenience store within the Garfield Historic Neighborhood quickly found itself selling more burritos and tacos from its limited "to go" only kitchen, than grocery goods. To that end, Rito and Rosemary Salinas decided to pivot Rito's concept into a take-out-only Mexican Food establishment that has served the "Valley Of The Sun" time-honored family recipes spanning generations. Rosemary and Rito have since passed the company on to their daughter Charlotte who embodies the same work ethic her parents instilled within her over the course of their careers. Like a true family-owned business Charlotte works alongside her sister, nieces, nephews, sons, and long-time staff some of whom have been with the company for over 30 years. As the company continues to expand its reach across Arizona, Rito's will always remain committed to providing the same great-tasting Mexican Food that Arizona has come to love with the freshest ingredients and friendly customer service. [read more]

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Benny's Burgers and BBQ

Benny’s Burgers offers a wide selection of delectable entrees like scrumptious burgers, dogs, ribs and so much more! Stop on over and try one of our famous burgers! Want some BBQ? We have ribs to satisfy your need. And in case you’re feeling more daring, order some hot wings or spicy Korean tacos. Need to cool off in the summertime? A milkshake will make your day great. Whatever you need, Benny’s has got the food for you. [read more]

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Federico's Mexican Food

For over two decades Federico’s has been bringing the bold flavors of Mexico to Arizona and New Mexico. Serving authentic Mexican food 24/7 for every appetite and budget. Starting with a dream to establish a chain of Mexican fast food restaurants that would offer a place to enjoy authentic Mexican food, Federico’s Mexican Food opened its first restaurant 20 years ago. With over 30 current locations and counting Federico’s continues to strive for customer satisfaction providing a great Mexican selection, friendly service, and a wonderful experience. [read more]

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Chompie's Restaurant, Deli, and Bakery

Chompie’s is a full-service restaurant that’s been serving up great food, including our freshly baked bread, cakes, pastries, and world-famous bagels, since 1979! We’re known for our authentic, timeless family recipes that have been handed down for generations. Our team is dedicated to serving our customers with exceptional service and quality, ensuring that every single experience is incredibly enjoyable and unmistakably delicious. [read more]

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Ramiro's Mexican Food

family own and operated Mexican food. [read more]

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Cabin Whiskey and Grill

Cabin inspired restaurant and bar with a huge patio and amazing nightlife. [read more]

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Glendale Lou Malnati's

Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with butter crusts. Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati's is as rich in history as its pizza is in flavor. Lou Malnati got his start in the 1940's working in Chicago's first deep dish pizzeria. He took his pizza expertise to Lincolnwood, a northern suburb of Chicago, where he and his wife Jean opened the first Lou Malnati's Pizzeria on March 17, 1971. Lou was known for his fun-loving character as well as making Chicago's best pizza. Loyal patrons lined the streets on opening day for a taste of his delicious deep dish creations. Lou always thought it was funny that an Italian should open a pizzeria in a Jewish neighborhood on an Irish holiday. But that was Lou's style; he loved all types of people and didn't care much about what people thought. [read more]

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