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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Goodcents

Cold & hot subs, pastas & salads fill out the menu at this simple, counter-serve chain. [read more]

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Pizza Old Roma

Fresh ingredients & dough are made daily. Over 25 years, family-owned & operated so we can provide better service with a familiar face. [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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Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers

We’re famous for our beer and cheeseburgers, but there’s so much more to us than that. We use only the freshest ingredients in our kitchen: all burgers are hand-formed and cooked to order, and our salad dressings and potato chips are made in-house. We offer an expansive variety of dining and drinking options and even have a gluten friendly menu available upon request. Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers 7th Street is casual and friendly, featuring comfortable leather booths, butcher block tables, over 30 HD flat screen TVs, and a great sound system to catch your favorite sporting events. There's a patio where you can enjoy the beautiful Arizona weather. We ensure that great service, amazing food, a high-energy atmosphere, and a neighborhood sports bar feel is what you'll find. Plus, our menu features only fresh ingredients with all items made in-house daily. History Established in 2011. Brought to you by the creator of Valley staples such as Martini Ranch and Arcadia Tavern and Wasted Grain, Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers follows suit and has become the City's hottest place to be! Keeping it simple we decided to call ourselves exactly what we offer. Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers! We are not your basic burger place, however, our menu features only fresh ingredients with all items made in house daily. Our Award Winning burgers are all hand formed from fresh, never frozen, ground chuck, to create a tasty selection of mouthwatering half pound burgers. Add to that, 5 types of Award Winning Mac-N-Cheese, classic sandwiches such as our slow roasted Prime Dip, club and a staff favorite, the buffalo chicken featuring our house made buffalo sauce. We also feature hand crafted salads, char broiled hot dogs and a tasty selection of appetizers such as grilled drummettes, sliders, hell fire chips and much more. You will quickly see that although we specialize in them, we offer much more! [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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Carousel Arcade Bar

Carousel is where adulthood meets childhood. Inside, you’ll find a modern arcade bar where the selection of games is ample [read more]

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Caroun Restaurant

We carry a variety of different Mediterranean food. [read more]

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Abacus Inn Chinese Restaurant

Abacus Inn is a long-established Chinese food restaurant that has been serving families and the public in the Valley for over 30 years. Founded on the ideology of providing delicious, traditional meals of the East, we are anchored by our genuine commitment to our customers. Every dish served for the customers is carefully prepared through the hands of our experienced chief from China. Thank you for choosing Abacus Inn, and we hope to provide you with an exceptional experience here dining for Chinese food. [read more]

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Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant

Abuelo invites you to experience the incredible flavors of Mexico, combining homemade cooking with rich flavors of coastal and interior Mexican cuisine. Abuelo's brings you a singular dining experience that combines authentic standards with the rich, subtle flavors of coastal and interior Mexican cuisine. Escape to the courtyard under our beautiful sky, enjoy our inspired surroundings and savor the exceptional food and drink that is Abuelo's signature. Experience the flavor of Mexico and discover why Abuelo's was recently named the #1 Mexican food concept in the nation, as well as one of America's best restaurants overall, by a leading national consumer ranking magazine. [read more]

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Blaze Pizza

Fresh dough. Artisanal ingredients. Inventive to classic. You decide. Blazing oven + dedicated pizza smith + 180 seconds = fast-fire’d perfection. Ok, we're gonna keep this quick. Because exceptional quality at crazy fast speed is what we're all about. Blaze Pizza. Head food guy, Executive Chef Bradford Kent (aka "The Pizza Whisperer"). Fresh, made-from-scratch dough. Healthful, artisanal ingredients on the assembly line. Inventive to classic. You decide. Blazing hot oven + dedicated pizza smith + 180 seconds = fast-fire’d, perfectly crisp perfection. Sound good? Enjoy the rest of your day. [read more]

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Black Bear Diner Glendale

This is our Phoenix-adjacent property, and boy, do residents and visitors absolutely love us. Being in such a central location brings us a lot of business, but we always have room for more, and our team is the fastest and friendliest in the entire Glendale area. We won’t make you wait long for your scrumptious meal, and we promise to bring it with a smile… and maybe even a skip in our step. [read more]

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My Daddy's Italian Bakery & Café

My Daddy's Italian Bakery & Café was opened in 2003 in Surprise, Arizona by a New York transplant. Walking into the bakery will be like going to New York. [read more]

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Barrio Queen

Best Authentic Mexican Restaurant in AZ with very unique food flavors from Mexico city. Top 5 largest tequilerias with 300+ tequilas [read more]

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

To find the perfect recipe, you first need the perfect ingredients. And that's what our founders Dena Tripp and Debbie Shwetz were for each other. In 1997, they joined forces, or better yet kitchens, to help make cakes to entertain their friends. The cakes they made were delicious, unlike anything anyone had tasted. As a result, their friends and family asked them to entertain more and more. They quickly realized this side project of theirs could be something more. There was a gap in the world for delicious cakes, readily available, that didn't compromise on their ingredients. Fresh eggs, real butter, and real cream cheese; nothing was too good to achieve perfection. And perfection are those decadent, slowly melting bites, we all know and love. Flash forward and the Nothing Bundt Cakes brand has grown nationwide. Built on Dena and Debbie's vision, each bakery still has the warmth and nostalgia of its home-kitchen roots, but they also take a modern approach for the world today. [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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Cabin Whiskey and Grill

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

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Boston Market

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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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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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PHỞlicious

How did we get started? The Pandemic caused a lot of people to change how they live, and we were no different. Not being able to go to our favorite restaurants had a major impact on our lifestyle. Due to the time it takes to make Pho the right way, one of our favorite places to eat was our local Pho restaurant. However, once the pandemic was in full effect, this was no longer an option. So what did we do then? The entire family got involved in brainstorming on how we can make AUTHENTIC Pho in a short amount of time to make it convenient for our busy lifestyle. First, we took our family recipe that has been passed down several generations, and started to experiment on ways to make it faster, and not sacrifice flavor, taste or authenticity. Second, we spent time and time again perfecting our process until finally, we hit perfection! What did we do next? We made kits for ourselves, family members, coworkers and friends to enjoy at home. What happened next? Friends would tell other friends, family would tell their friends, and before you knew it, there was a circle of demand for our new Pho Kit. Finally, The PhoLicious LLC kit was born! [read more]

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Wigwam Bar

The place where ideas meet and inspire creative thoughts under the open sky. Known as The Wigwam's social hub, Wigwam Bar is a European-style community courtyard, where locals and guests meet for everything from early morning lattes to late evenings of and craft cocktails. [read more]

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Wildflower

We believe success comes down to three things — outstanding food, great service and clean restaurants. It is easy to say, but it takes a strong commitment to consistently execute. Attention to detail, putting our guests’ needs first and a deep desire to be a great company help make the Wildflower a place where foodies want to be. [read more]

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Loving Hut Glendale, AZ

Loving Hut was created with a vision that all beings could live in peace, love and harmony with each other and the planet. Loving Hut chain restaurants are newly opening around the world. It is an invitation to gourmet cuisine made with wholesome vegan ingredients, offering an accessible starting point for those making the noble transition to a plant-based diet. Loving Hut is currently the fastest growing International vegan fast food chain in the world with branches in Milpitas, Palo Alto and San Francisco. Internationally, branches are currently open in Formosa (Taiwan), Au Lac (Vietnam), Singapore, Indonesia, Tokyo and Hong Kong. More branches will be opening in various locations all around the world in the coming months. [read more]

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El Charrito Authentic Mexican Cuisine

El Charrito is a family owned business consisting of the most desired Mexican dishes in the southwest. Here it's not just food, it's a cuisine. A blend of southern and northern Mexican dishes to bring you the best. An experience given without the travel. [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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Osteria Mia

Osteria Mia is an Italian restaurant featuring wood fired pizza, hand made pasta, and other Italian specialties. We have an ever changing wine list featuring Italian varietals. We offer craft beer and cocktails as well with a full bar. We are a scratch kitchen, where everything is made fresh in house from our hand pulled mozzarella to our fresh made pastas. [read more]

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Tempo Urban Bistro

We are a cutting edge urban bistro focused on fresh food, craft beer, music, and art. [read more]

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Mule Creek Saloon

Great place to watch sports, great music, comedians, karaoke and much more [read more]

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Ahipoki

The Ahipoki concept was born out of the desire of a restaurant group wanting to bring a much needed health-conscious California inspired seafood restaurant with a south pacific flair to its customers. Health conscious poke bowl lovers can sit down and relax in a laid-back atmosphere all while enjoying the fusion of Japanese and Hawaiian flavors coupled with a fresh fish experience normally found outside of a quick serve restaurant. [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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Valley Keto

Local Arizona (Women-Owned) bakery offering artisan breads, snacks and treats that support the Keto lifestyle. [read more]

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Azool Grill

Upscale sports bar with a family environment [read more]

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Dillon's Bayou at Pleasant Harbor

Products: Kansas City BBQ, BBQ Dinner Specials, American Cuisine, Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Sandwiches. Services: Build Your Own BBQ Platter, Catering Services, Private Parties Available, Outdoor Patio, TVs in Bar, We Float on the Lake! Patio Looks Over the Lake! Location Information: Floating Restaurant on Lake Pleasant, On Highway 74 and 87th Avenue. History Established in 2016. Dillon's Bayou at Pleasant Harbor, in Peoria, AZ, is the area's premier restaurant serving Peoria and surrounding areas. We offer appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, BBQ dinner specials and much more! For your next meal, visit Dillon's Bayou at Pleasant Harbor in Peoria. Meet the Business Owner Business owner information Rich and George D. Business Owner The Dillon's Restaurant concept began in 1998, when Co-Owner George Valverde approached Rich Dillon to partner together to bring reality to Valverde's vision. That vision has now produced 4 locations. [read more]

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Phoenix Phresh Cafe; Acai Bowl & Pitaya Bowl, Smoothie, Juice

New juice bar! Our goal is to help you go back to basics and thrive off the earth as Mother Nature intended. Our creations combine exotic tropical fruits, antioxidants and natural ingredients that will excite your taste buds and nurture your body. Choose a healthier lifestyle without sacrificing taste with any of our meals today! [read more]

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Street Tacos

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Valle Luna

Valle Luna is an old fashioned family owned-and-operated business that proudly observes the Sonoran food traditions. The entire southern border of Arizona is bounded by the great Mexican state of Sonora. [read more]

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The Ditch

Great location in Arizona [read more]

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Samurai Sam's

Samurai Sam's Glendale AZ Teriyaki Grill Menu offers fresh, flavorful and deliciously healthy Japanese cuisine. From grilled egg rolls and wok-stirred veggies, to our famous teriyaki sauce. [read more]

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Crumbl Cookies - Surprise

The world’s best cookies are available Crumbl Cookies are famous for their gourmet cookies that are baked from scratch and served fresh all day. Their award winning warm chocolate chip and chilled sugar cookies are served each week along with four rotating specialty cookies. They provide excellent in-store service along with options for delivery and national shipping. Come visit in-store to smell the cookies baking, see bakers mixing dough, and become a part of the crumbl crew! History Established in 2017. It all started with one big dream, two crazy cousins, and the perfect combination of flour, sugar, and chocolate chips. After thousands of dollars in wasted dough, recipes that did not live up to their expectations, and cookies that were just plain embarrassing to them today, the cousins decided to try something a bit unique, A/B testing their way to the perfect cookie. They would take the exact same cookie, change out one ingredient like chocolate chips and randomly visit local gas stations and grocery stores simply asking one question "Which one of these two cookies is the best?" They continued this testing on ingredients and cooking methods until they came up with what they believe is the world's best chocolate chip cookie.The very first Crumbl opened in Logan, UT while Sawyer was attending Utah State University (go Aggies). Since then the franchise has expanded to 260+ locations in 36 different states. Each continuing to spread warm, fresh, delicious cookies to Crumblrs everywhere. [read more]

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Yen Sushi & Sake Bar

Located in Glendale, Arizona, YEN SUSHI is conveniently accessible from the Loop 101 and I-17 freeways in the Bellair Plaza. We offer an array of lunch and dinner options for everyone. In addition, we offer all day happy hour for reduced pricing on some of our popular appetizers, drinks, sushi and rolls. Let us provide quality food and service that your family, friends, and colleagues can enjoy! [read more]

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Ricardo's Mexican Food

The Mexican restaurant was established in 2013, and is owned and operated by family [read more]

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Mi Familia Mexican Food

Mi Familia Mexican Food is a family owned neighborhood Mexican restaurant. We've been in the neighborhood at 67th Ave. & Happy Valley Rd. on the northeast corner behind the Walgreens for 12 years. We serve traditional Mexican Food for breakfast, lunch & d [read more]

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Mi Panaderia

A favorite place for special delicacies [read 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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Revolu Modern Taqueria + Bar

Revolu, is a modern-day taqueria and bar. The name Revolu is an abbreviated name for a popular street in Tijuana Mexico, Av. Revolucion. Growing up in San Diego and being raised by Jeremiah's maternal grandparents, a lot of time was spent eating "street" food along the colorful street of Revolucion. The sights, sounds, smells and all of the delicious flavors are the inspiration for Revolu. The drink menu has been created to compliment the eclectic food menu, some offerings include; agua fresca, hand-crafted margaritas, majority of Mexican beers in bottle and on tap. A made-from-scratch food and drink menu is a commitment that the owners insist upon. [read more]

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Salad and Go

We source fresh, raw ingredients to serve our guests nutrient-rich meals that are satisfying and made-to-order at the drive-thru. Everything down to the type of oil used is considered for the impact on our guests’ health. Ingredients are sourced from the highest-quality partners possible, with an emphasis on local. We’ve doubled down on efficiency and vertically integrated our operations and distribution to offer our house-made salads and dressings fresher, faster, and more affordably. We’re radical about passing every cent of savings on to our customers while investing in our team members and communities. Come see us soon! [read more]

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Hungry Howie's Pizza

At Hungry Howies, we use only the freshest ingredients, like 100% mozzarella cheese and dough made fresh daily. With nearly 50 years of experience, look no further than our famous crust to see why we are the home of the Original Flavored Crust Pizza. [read more]

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JJ's Louisiana BBQ

Louisiana style BBQ like no other. Blend of seasoning that will knock yourself socks off! [read more]

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Sweet Dream Confections LLC

“We Wake To Bake So Your Dreams Stay Sweet!” From cookies to cake and everything in between, we’ll make your dream party a reality with a custom made confectionary treat! [read more]

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Champis Bakery

We sell a diversity of bread, baked fresh every morning. From Croissants, Danishes, Donuts, Cookies, Baguettes, Turnovers, Cinnamon Rolls and Strudels to a variety of Mexican specialties. Come satisfy your sweet tooth at Champis! Don’t forget to try our popular Jalapeño Cheese Twist! History Established in 2019. Champis Bakery was established fall of 2019 by José T. and his family. Baking has been a passion for José, and he is enthusiastic about this new venture for he and his family. [read more]

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Aguila's Hidaway

We are a great getaway to have a nice cold beverage. We love to see new faces and are happy to see familiar folks as well. come enjoy a drink!!! [read more]

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Pullano's Pizza

Serving great Pizza, Wings & Italian Food since 1979. Family dining area with a seperate bar area with a full bar menu. Pool tables and great happy hour specials everyday. [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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Just Biryani,Phoenix - AZ

Best Indian restaurant in Arizona!! [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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EL Tri

El Tri Mexican Restaurant is located in Peoria, AZ serving its residents delicious and fast Mexican Food. [read more]

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European Bakery and Cafe

A little subtlety goes a long way -- especially when it comes to baking Old-World desserts from scratch. Here at European Bakery and Cafe, we're masters of balance and delicacy. We don't over-sweeten and smother with confection. We don't over-complicate and saturate with fillers. We've seen that when you show up in the kitchen with creativity and quality ingredients, you don't need all the sugar and additives. You just need some friends to share in the delight. So come join us here at European Bakery and Cafe. Enjoy a scrumptious sandwich on fresh-baked artisanal bread or partake in the delicate flavors and textures of a French-inspired pastry. We can't wait to show you how delicious a little subtlety can be. [read more]

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Carlos O'Briens Mexican Restaurant - North Phoenix

At Carlos O'Brien's you will find awesome Mexican food made from high quality, fresh, local ingredients. Our team begins every day bright and early slicing fresh vegetables, turning the best avocados into our famous guacamole, slowly simmering our signature sauces... and when our customers come to enjoy the delicious results, they can be sure of excellent service in a and casual setting History Established in 1978. Our mission is to be our customers' favorite place to eat. Since 1978, with the same local ownership, the Carlos O'Brien's team is always working hard to achieve this goal. From our first location in a modest strip mall in downtown Phoenix, our customers could not get enough. Diners waited in lines for seats and parking spaces and came from all parts of Arizona. Not being satisfied with keeping people waiting, we found a much bigger location just a few miles north on 12th Street and Northern Avenue. And since, we opened two more locations around the valley. [read more]

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Hot Dogs Los De Sonora

A very authentic restaurant with great food and good ambiance with Dine-in and curb side pickup [read more]

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Angelina's Phở & Grill Bar

If you love Pho, you’ll love Angelino’s Ph? & Grill Bar here in Glendale, AZ. Our Vietnamese restaurant brings delicious, authentic Asian food to our patrons, one fresh meal at a time. We know the best stir fry comes from the best ingredients, which is why we ensure we start with the most delicious fundamentals for every dish. The best way to enjoy our pho restaurant is here in Glendale, AZ, but we also offer our food to go, and with convenient delivery, there’s never a reason not to enjoy Angelino’s Ph? & Grill Bar. [read more]

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