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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Do Drop In

Nice crowd of people to talk to; Best place in town for good food and drink [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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Shangri-La Chinese Restaurant

Dining amidst the splendor of the Shangri-La is sure to become one of your most memorable experiences. Begin with an extensive wine list and cocktail, and proceed with specifically chosen dishes, all prepared in the traditional Chinese fashion. End your meal with our incredible Shangri-La premium tea fit to be served to Chinese royalty. Enjoy the best of royal spirits to compliment your delicious meal. [read more]

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Wok Fire

Wok Fire offers authentic and delicious tasting Chinese and Asian cuisines in Peoria, AZ. Wok Fire's convenient location and affordable prices make our restaurant a natural choice for dine-in and take-out meals in the Peoria community. Our restaurant is known for its variety of choices and high quality ingredients. Come and experience our friendly atmosphere and excellent service. [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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KiKu Revolving Sushi

Relaxed place with simple decor where plates of sushi circulate on a conveyor belt. Our specialty is conveyor belt sushi. Various types of sushi (and other food and drinks) rotate throughout the restaurant on a conveyor belt. The price of items on the conveyor belt is $2.50 per plate all day. Simply take the items you want from the conveyor belt and stack the empty plates on your table. Your server will count the color and quantity of plates when you are ready for your check. Every item on the conveyor belt has a red tag that indicates the name and ingredients of the item. In addition to our delicious sushi we have a full kitchen menu, kids menu, beer, wine & sake. We have plenty of room for large parties and are a family oriented restaurant. [read more]

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Silver Q Lounge & Hookah

Established in 2004. I’ve been packing bowls since 2004. Over 900,000 bowls packed and counting. All served with a smile. We love our customers. [read more]

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Zipps

Zipps offers fresh, delicious, homemade food, a full bar & award-winning specials! The perfect place to gather with family and friends! Catch your favorite games on our big screens, enjoy pool tables, shuffleboard, and other arcade style games! [read more]

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Salsitas Mexican Food

Mexican taqueria specializing in traditional fare, agua frescas, & drinks with retro-style facade. [read more]

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Good Fellas Grill

This simple counter-serve option turns out to Greek & Middle Eastern standards, from gyros to falafel. At Good Fella Grill we're centered around good times, great food, and genuine hospitality. Caring for our customers is second nature to us, and it's always our goal to make sure every visit with us includes exceptional service and delicious, complimentary soup. Our generous portions of Mediterranean food were made to enjoy with others and foster a sense of community you can't get anywhere else but here. Enjoy more than just a meal with us, enjoy a time spent with good company and memories made. [read more]

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HARU sushi

Established in 2018. Japanese restaurant [read more]

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NoRa Asian Fresh

Quick Serve Asian Fusion Restaurant focusing on Ramen, Sushi, Teriyaki, and other Asian Specialty [read more]

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Butler's Easy

At Butler’s Easy, there’s no secret entrance or mysterious password. Everyone in the neighborhood is welcome to stop by and enjoy our rotating menu featuring local spirits and brews. We love our Arizona community and we can’t wait to welcome you. We host Spirits and Wine Tastings as well as Local Brewery Tap Takeovers. Planning your own event? Let’s work together to make something great. [read more]

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La Hotkeria

Arizona’s famous D*ck Waffles!! We also have Minipancakes [read more]

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Sugar and Lace Bakery

Custom wedding and birthday cakes. Cakes and desserts for all special events. Freshly made with real ingredients. Gluten and dairy free options. Can schedule for tastings. [read more]

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Dillon's KC BBQ at Wildlife World Zoo

DILLON’S WILDEST LOCATION is located on Northern, 8 miles west of the 101, the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium allows you to dine with the sharks! That’s right! You’ll be eating beside a beautiful 60,000 gallon shark tank, or enjoying a vibrant flamingo exhibit on our patio. Whether you’re in the west valley for lunch, dinner, weddings, anniversaries, corporate outings or parties, Dillon’s at the Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium can accommodate you. Be inventive and enjoy a new experience today. And, don’t worry, no entrance fee is required for dining with us! [read more]

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Jay's Cocktail Lounge

Jay's was established in 1955 and is one of the last of it's kind..a real neighborhood tavern! Excellent drinks, great jukebox, 2 pool tables, video and dart games, a vending machine, 6 tv's, a wonderful turtle tank and a back patio to enjoy your cocktails and a smoke (if you so desire)once in a while you can even get in a game of "Korn Holeing" and win the coveted Korn Holeing Trophy handmade by Dusty herself!... Even the customers at Jay's are friendly and helpful! Come in once and you will want to make it YOUR neighborhood bar. It's a COOL place! [read more]

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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

Island-themed fast-food chain whose menu features traditional Hawaiian plate lunches. At L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, you will be transported to Hawai'i through the diverse flavors of the Islands and the warmth of our service. Our specialty is a unique style of Hawaiian plate lunch, featuring two scoops of rice, a hemisphere of creamy macaroni salad, and a generous helping of an aloha-infused hot entrée. [read more]

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Taylor's Chowder House

Clam chowder, fried fish & broiled seafood are served at this eatery with whimsical nautical decor. [read more]

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CULTURE MIX COFFEE

Our company provides a service of caffeinated drinks with nitrogen and a variety of crepes. We satisfy the necessity of the daily customer with limited time. History Established in 2018. Culture Mix Coffee is your local restaurant that specializes in serving coffee and crepes! Before opening our 1st restaurant location in Peoria (2021) we were showing our vibrant culture by selling coffee and crepes to the community at local events such as "Dog Days at the Garden" at Desert Botanical Garden, and Phoenix's art walk "First Fridays" and at "The World Bazaar & Phoenix Community Market". We love providing the local community with great tasting food with amazing customer service. We hope to see you soon! [read more]

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Amelio's Pizza and Wings

Enjoy Phoenix's best pizzas at some of the top pizza restaurants in the area. Amelio's Pizza & Wings is one of the most popular in Phoenix. Try their pizza, and you'll soon see why. Try some of Phoenix's best dishes at independent pizzerias in the city. Find new favorites and get a taste of what Phoenix has to offer. You can't say you've been to Amelio's Pizza & Wings until you've tried Cheese Pizza. This classic local favorite is what this establishment is known for. Add Soda to your pizza for a more satisfying meal. It's a great addition to any pizza from Amelio's Pizza & Wings. Amelio's Pizza & Wings has been a Slice partner since 2010. They've been serving the local community for a while now, so you can rely on them to provide great pizza. Call ahead and get curbside pickup at Amelio's Pizza & Wings. It's never been easier to get hot, fresh pizza to go. Make your money stretch further by taking advantage of special offers at Amelio's Pizza & Wings. The only thing better than pizza is pizza at an affordable price. You can pay by credit card at Amelio's Pizza & Wings. That makes it easy to get your pizza as quickly as possible. [read more]

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Humberto's Mexican Food

We are a Mexican restaurant in Gila Bend, Arizona with fresh, authentic dishes served in a unique dining atmosphere. Known for our specialty enchiladas, burritos and tacos, we have an extensive menu just waiting for you to try out! [read more]

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Ray's Pizza

Counter-service pizzeria & local chain providing New York-style pies & slices, plus subs & wings. [read more]

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Trackside Sportsbar & Grill

Trackside Sportsbar & Grill located along Gordon Way, Surprise, offer Dine-in, and takeout restaurant services. [read more]

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Smallcakes cupcakery and creamery

Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery specializes in freshly baked gourmet cupcakes, as well as seasonal and featured flavors presented in a signature pink box. After appearances on the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” seasons one, two, and seven, as well as on the hit daytime talk show “The View,” Smallcakes became well known and desired across the nation. Many celebrities have had Smallcakes cupcakes at their events and weddings. USA TODAY listed Smallcakes as one of the Top Ten Cupcake Places to try in the country. Smallcakes believes in its slogan of “Maybe a Cupcake Will Help!” and has been growing their neighborhood cupcakery across the world. We stand by our mission statement of “using creative flavors, quality ingredients, and friendly service to provide the finest cupcake experience worthy of returning and recommending.” [read more]

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Upper Crust Pizza, Patio & Wine Bar

Inspired by the comfort and cuisine of a Brooklyn-style pizza parlor, Upper Crust Pizza & Patio Wine Bar is at 20235 N. Cave Creek Road, located at the southeast corner of Loop 101 and Cave Creek Road in Phoenix. The neighborhood restaurant features a tantalizing variety of homemade, made-to-order pizzas, calzone, pastas, antipasto and salads made of authentic, seasonal ingredients created with fresh produce. The restaurant is both family-friendly and adult oriented with comfortable separate seating areas for quick casual diners. Upper Crust Pizza & Patio Wine Bar is big on atmosphere with a hip interior vibe of corrugated metal and brick walls and a state-of-the-art audio visual system featuring 27 plasma TVs hung throughout the restaurant and bar for an entertaining culinary experience. Upper Crust also features a 21 and up lounge and wine bar. This space is reserved for those special kid free moments. We offer a full range of Wines by the glass and bottle as well as a full range of craft beers on tap and in the bottle. [read more]

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Golden Rice Express

Golden Rice Express Restaurant offers delicious tasting Chinese cuisine, hibachi & teriyaki meals in Glendale, AZ. Golden Rice Express' 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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Oscar's Taco Shop

Javier Ruiz immigrated to the United States in 1967 with the dream of opening a taco shop. He achieved his dream 16 years later with the help of his brother David Ruiz by opening “Cotijas Taco Shop” in El Cajon, California. Thanks to the success of this restaurant, more of the Ruiz family members were able to become more involved in the company. In 2003, the Ruiz brothers decided it’s time to expand the family business to Tennessee under the name “Oscar’s Taco Shop®.“ Today, Javier Ruiz has handed the keys to his kids and even though he is retired, he reminds them to always look forward and never look back. As a result, “Oscar’s Taco shop®” is more popular than ever! The family could not be happier and you should be too. Because now you can taste some of the Ruiz family recipes at one of their 13 Tennessee and Arizona locations. [read more]

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Connolly's Sports Grill

Connolly's Sports Grill is the best damn sports bar and grill in Phoenix, Arizona. We serve delicious bar food including great burgers, philly, sandwiches nd Flat breads. We have Open mic, DJ, Live Music, & show all favorite sports teams and sporting events on Big Screen TVs! History Established in 2009. Connolly's Sports Grill has been showing great games, serving cold beer and cooking delicious food since 2009. We are focused on customer service, and we do what it takes to make you happy. We have over 30 years in the restaurant business. [read more]

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Hot Stuff Pizza

Searching for a lunch or dinner spot, but don't know where to go? Hot Stuff Pizza in Valentine, NE, has your next meal covered. From savory breakfast sandwiches and piping-hot pizza to desserts, this restaurant has everything needed to satisfy all appetites. This family restaurant is serving up delicious, made-to-order cuisine that's sure to satisfy your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a custom pizza loaded with your favorite toppings or a pre-made breakfast sandwich to grab on the go, Hot Stuff Pizza has it all. Stop by Hot Stuff Pizza when top-quality food is your mission. Call (402) 376-2283 to place an order or visit them online for more information. [read more]

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Bobby D's Restaurant & Lounge

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Willy's Bar

Willy's Bar is a dine-in and drive through Pub located in Glendale, AZ [read more]

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Ammos Mediterranean Grill

Ammos Mediterranean Grill brings you the genuine taste of Mediterranean cuisine made only with the freshest, all-natural ingredients and bold, rich spices. [read more]

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Asian Wei

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Fuzzys Sports Grill

You want a good meal at a good price? You'll find it here! We have two great locations located in Surprise and Peoria Arizona. Dine indoors or outside under our cool, covered patios. You want a sports bar where you can go and get your darts or Golden Tee game on with your friends? We've got you covered! Maybe you want to party on the weekend till the night is through - you can do it all here. We now have a digital jukebox and a pool table in Peoria as well! [read more]

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Macayo's Mexican Food

This longtime location has served the East Valley community of Mesa since 1982. Macayo’s Mesa restaurant features a large bar area separate from the dining area, which provides ideal options for both the happy hour crowd as well as families and more intimate groups. Macayo’s Mesa is primely situated off the 101 and I-60, serving Mesa Community College students, residents of nearby communities, businesspeople and commuters. [read more]

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Desert Rose Pizza and Gastropub

Since 2015, Desert Rose Pizza & Gastropub has been bringing good times and great food to Glendale. Beginning with breakfast, we're serving up a full menu of flavorful, made-from-scratch meals. From pepperoni pizza to steak, we only use fresh, locally-sourced ingredients -- and you can taste the difference in every bite. Plus, with a wide selection of local and imported beers and wines, we're helping make every celebration even more special. So whether you're watching your favorite team all season long or bringing your dog to the patio, we'll always make you feel at home. History Established in 2015. Owners of GasLight Inn & OTG Wine & Beer Bar in Down Town Glendale were tired of traveling to the East side to find a decent non chain restaurant so they decided to open their own. Very centrally locate 4 miles from the Pro Football & Hockey off Grand [read more]

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Greek Wraps

Counter-serve spot selling gyros & other casual Mediterranean dishes in freshly baked pita bread. [read more]

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Royal Jasmine Thai Restaurant

'Sawasdee ka' is our traditional greeting in Thailand. With your hands gently pressed together and reaching your face, you mean 'hello', 'welcome', 'how are you?'​ and 'farewell' to your family and friends. It is beautiful and always accompanied by a charming smile. We usually greet our guests this way when they enter and leave our restaurant. [read more]

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Maverick Saloon

Excellent place to be and still feel at home. Home away from home [read more]

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Pomeroy's

A neighborhood bar & grill. [read more]

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Florencia Pizza

A Family Joint - Loved, owned and operated by the same family since 1986. We believe a simple philosophy: Good food made the old-fashioned way. [read more]

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Casey Jones Grill

History Established in 1993. Casey Jones has been a North Phoenix Family Tradition for 27 years and running! Your Place for food, family & fun Since 1993! Casey Jones is known as the Home of the Green Bay Packers in Arizona! Join us for Food, Family & Fun! [read more]

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Smallcakes Cave Creek

At Smallcakes Cave Creek, we bake 17 unique signature cupcakes fresh every morning from scratch. Our gourmet cupcakes are moist and come in a variety of flavors. Leftover cupcakes are donated daily to Foothills Food Bank, so they are never a day old. [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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Señor Taco Sun city

Rey opened Senor Taco in Fountain Hills to the same kind of accolades his father received on San Diego. Today the Cojita spirit thrives in the Arizona desert. In the thirteen Senor Taco restaurants located in the Phoenix area, diners are treated to the same family commitment to fresh ingredients and authentic homemade Mex that David Ruiz still delivers every day to a loyal San Diego following. Senor Taco offers the same authentic Mex, the same outstanding dishes, and signature salsa bar. All made fresh, every day. [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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Rivas Mexican Food

Rivas Mexican Food is known for its Breakfast, Dinner, Late Night, Latin American, Lunch Specials, and Mexican. Burritos, enchiladas & other familiar Mexican eats are served at the counter in a laid-back atmosphere. [read more]

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yi's chinese restaurant

An array of classic Chinese-American staples with lunch specials in a relaxed, no-frills setting. [read more]

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Boston Market

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Bánh Mì Bistro Vietnamese Eatery

Bánh Mì Bistro is an independent Vietnamese eatery, conceived by husband-and-wife team John Le and Ha Nguyen. After helping run the family business (Little Saigon Restaurant in Old Town Glendale) for several years, they decided to open up their very own fast-casual food venture in late 2014. Since then, they’ve been serving the Phoenix area their classic and modern takes on the iconic bánh mì sandwich (awarded Best Banh Mi by Phoenix Magazine), as well as other staple Vietnamese dishes and specialty drinks. In keeping with tradition, all meats — including our homemade liver pâté and BBQ pork — are cured and marinated in-house. Everything is prepared fresh with natural ingredients & vegetables, and our bread is locally-baked and delivered daily! Using family recipes but with a fresh culinary take, Banh Mi Bistro is committed to serving authentic Vietnamese food that’s fast, fresh, and full of flavor — all at a reasonable price! [read more]

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Yusef's Middle Eastern Restaurant

Specialties Yusef's has been in the valley for over 30 years! We specialize in authentic middle eastern/european/mediterranean cuisine. Our entire menu is made from scratch. We have some of the best hummos, falafel, taziki, baba ganouj, and tabouli in town! We take pride in our menu and make sure our taste stands out from the rest. Please feel free to stop by and give us a chance. You will not be disappointed! History Established in 1987. We have been around for 30+ years. I am the current owner that took over the business around 12 years ago. We maintained our home made recipes and added some of our own. I changed our service and made sure to provide a friendly and fun atmosphere! Meet the Business Owner Business owner information Jim K. Business Owner My name is Jim Khnanisho and I am the current owner of Yusef's. I have been managed resturants for over 20 years and love putting a smile on people's faces. It was always a dream of mine to have my own business and when I stumbled upon Yusef's I knew it was a perfect fit. The menu is unlike any in Arizona and reminded me a lot of what I was accustomed to in the east coast. It never gets old hearing my customers compliments on how my menu is the best in town! [read more]

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Barro's Pizza

At Barro’s Pizza, our pizza can only be described as a combination of thick and fluffy crust, paired with a perfected tangy and sweet, spiced sauce—the Barro family secret. Add generous amounts of the highest quality mozzarella for the flawless trifecta of pizza ingredients. The Barro’s Pizza family recipe goes back to when Grandma Angelina Barro was making pizza and pasta in her own home back in Italy. Her recipes were passed down through the generations and are now used in the family business today. [read more]

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GameTime Bar and Grill

Fun sports bar with a great atmosphere" [read more]

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Big Buddha Restaurant

Welcome to Big Buddha We are proud to serve fine Chinese food in Surprise, Arizona neighborhood. Come enjoy tasty entrees in our cozy dining room or in an outdoor patio. We guarantee that you'll come back for more. This is the temple of great Chinese food. [read more]

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Caramba Mexican Food

Our family owned and operated Caramba Mexican Food restaurants cook daily from scratch. No lard, no MSG. We use cholesterol free no trans fat canola oil. Our chicken is 100% fresh, never frozen. Only the leanest cuts of beef are used. We prepare all authentic Mexican dishes and salsas fresh daily. Low carb, low fat, vegetarian items are also available. Breakfast Burritos served all day as well as menudo. Mexican and domestic beers are served ice cold and our award winning " Best in Phoenix" margaritas are made with gold premium tequilas. We offer catering for all occasions, no matter how big or small.... from office meetings to weddings. Caramba voted "Best in Phoenix" and "Best Mexican Restaurant" by Hispanic Newpapers.... Where you will find the best Mexican food in a relaxing atmosphere for a great price!!! History Established in 1990. We opened our first location in downtown Glendale in 1990. Since then we have opened 4 more locations in Phoenix, Glendale, and Surprise. All locations are family owned and operated. Serving authentic Mexican dishes at a great value and establishing friendships with each and every customer has kept us in business for over 20 years! [read more]

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Urban Cookies Bakeshop

Simply put, to bring joy to people. We have the privilege to be makers and our passion begins before the sun rises. We work with our hands and hearts to make everything from scratch with nothing artificial. We hold flavor above all else and we never compromise on quality. Together we are a family. Together we work tirelessly on constant change and improvement with the understanding that every challenge is an opportunity to become better. And at the end of the day, we know that our deepest gratitude goes to our loyal customers and supportive community. [read more]

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Pizza By Napoli

Preserve the family heritage by providing you with the best service. [read more]

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Star Donuts

Drive-through bakery in Surprise AZ [read more]

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Rays Bar Soleil Restaurant

The positive aspect of Rays Bar / Soleil Restaurant is that the staff is cheerful. Terrific service is something guests appreciate here. In accordance with the reviewers' opinions, prices are average. You will certainly like the lovely atmosphere and homey decor. This place is rated on Google 4.4 by its clients [read more]

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