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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.
Take a look at some of the communities favorites featured here on the front page!
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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Louisiana style BBQ like no other. Blend of seasoning that will knock yourself socks off! [read more]
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Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all day everyday! [read more]
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Specialties Previously China Gate at Metrocenter; China Grill opened its doors in October 2004. For those that desire the finest tastes from the far East; China Grill is what you've been searching for. We specialize in Mandarin, Hunan, Szechuan, and Cantonese styles of cooking. Recommendations: Pork Egg Rolls Creamy Crab Puffs Hot N' Sour Soup Sizzling Rice Soup Mongolian Beef Sweet N' Sour Pork (Voted Best of Phoenix - New Times) Honey Crispy Chicken (NEW) Teriyaki Chicken Twice Cooked Chicken Pork Fried Rice Orange Chicken Honey Mango Shrimp (NEW) Happy Family History Established in 2004. China Grill has been open since October 2004. It is owned and operated by Ann. She works in the front managing our team of waitresses. The kitchen is headed by Chef Andy who has spent the first ten years of his career as an apprentice learning the fine intricacies of Chinese cuisine. Building on those he now creates mouthwatering dishes with flavors that can satisfy the most critical palate. [read more]
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The tastiest pub grub is no further away than Wanderin in the heart of Phoenix. Get in and out of the car quickly with no-hassle parking located all around the restaurant. For an indulgent meal of classic pub food, Wanderin is the place to bring your best buds for a night out. [read more]
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Scrunch Dawgs specializes in Chicago-styled hot dogs prepared on a freshly steamed poppy seed bun. Using only Vienna beef for our hotdogs. Choose from our Classic Polish, Spicy Polish, Bratwurst, Classic Jumbo, and a regular-sized hotdog for those that enjoy the classic dog. Freshly prepared topping such as tomatoes, sweet onion, sweet green relish, sport pepper, dill pickle, sauerkraut, chili, cheese, celery salt, yellow mustard, spicy mustard, ketchup, and mayo. Four different chips to choose from and a variety of soft drinks, teas, Gatorade, and water. We also carry a full line of premium sodas - choose from 6 different flavors: Root Beer, Diet Root Beer, Orange and Cream, Grape, Cream Soda, and Black Cherry. Come out and enjoy a meal with us. We do have covered seating, and music, and are family-friendly. Retail products are available upon request: Vienna Sweet Relish, Sport Peppers, Celery Salt, and boxes of poppy-seed buns. The business hours listed above are for both of our locations (Home Depot in Surprise, AZ, and Lowe's in Surprise). [read more]
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Thai restaurant with a classic menu, including some Pan-Asian items, for eat-in or takeout. [read more]
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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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Great neighborhood bar, awesome people and the best prices in town... (pool, Darts, WII, Giant Jenga games and more.) History Established in 2010. the old shepherds with a new team... [read more]
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Your meal is what you make it. Start with the freshest ingredients of your choice. Top them with signature flavors. Then watch us grill it up—Mongolian style—into a bowl that’s all yours. No matter what you’re craving, you’re always in control of your own, mouth-watering meal. [read more]
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Specialties Our business specializes in customer service, great food, great quality, and the best tacos on the west side. Come join us for some authentic family-made tacos. 15% off on taco Tuesday, 15% off to all 55 and older, 20% off to all veterans and active military, first responders, teachers, city-state and county workers bring your IDs. History Established in 2017. Family business with a vision for great service and atmosphere. We take pride in our recipes and the quality of food we prepare from our family to yours. [read more]
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Pepe’s Restaurants have continuously served the Southland with fine quality Mexican food. Pepe’s was founded in 1962 by three brothers, Joe, Tony and Fred. Unable to find steady business at first, the location was changed several times before finally settling in Alhambra in 1962, where the name was changed permanently to “Pepe’s.” During these early years, the brothers often relied on the help of family members to keep the business growing. In 1962, their nephew “Pepe” was sent to fight in Vietnam. This is when Tony, out of love for his nephew, renamed the restaurant after him, Pepe's. In the following years, the restaurant had become a great success. However, in 1973 Tony passed away leaving Joe and Fred to run the business solely. In 1976, the youngest of the three brothers, Fred, joined in helping to expand Pepe’s Restaurants with the opening of the Downey location. Since then, Pepe’s has continued to grow, opening locations in both Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley and Orange Counties. The restaurants have continuously served authentic, high quality Mexican food, keeping their secret recipes inside the family. This has made Pepe’s the well-known establishment it is today [read more]
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Great service good food, it couldn't be any better! [read more]
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Casual option for straightforward Chinese meals served family-style, plus kids' menus. [read more]
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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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It's game day, baby, and Tailgaters is the place to catch it. With a TV on every wall and a sports-fan in every seat, no knockout or touchdown ever goes unseen at our hometown bar and grill. Boasting a dive bar feel with serious grill-house eats, we let you have your cake and eat it too. Never overpriced or under-cooked, our food and even those serving are known for being top-notch. With events happening every night of the week, there's never a dull moment here. From every NASCAR turn to UFC hit, we've got you covered. So get your game face on and join the crowd at Glendale's favorite sports bar. [read more]
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Mexican taqueria specializing in traditional fare, agua frescas, & drinks with retro-style facade. [read more]
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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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A large Sports Bar & Grill with an amazing 1/3 lb Burger, Big Ass Pretzels to Chicken & Waffles. Daily Food Specials and lowest Beer Prices around! [read more]
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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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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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Fun atmosphere, great food, lots of HUGE projectors for big games/Sunday football, indoor and outdoor seating, inexpensive driving range and golf course. [read more]
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At Cake Frenzy we provide uniquely designed custom cakes for all your special occasions. From classic, formal wedding cakes, to fun and outrageous birthday cakes; we will work with you to design the perfect centerpiece to make your event memorable. Visit the picture galleries on our website to get ideas as a starting point for your design, or bring in an original idea. Our pricing is competitive so that we may easily meet your individual needs and budget. We also offer many varieties of cake flavors and fillings at no additional charge. Delivery is available valleywide. History Established in 2010. I started out just doing cakes for friends and family when my kids were just babies. Word got around and gradually my hobby turned into a business. Eventually a website was created for pricing and pictures. And business cards were printed up. My business has grown right along with my kids at a perfect rate! [read more]
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We strive for excellence in everything we do in life. Our crafted drinks are a way we show respect for our customers and ourselves. They are the beginning of a relationship built on trust and care that through time grows to see our stories unfold in our city. As part of local communities, each Black Rock Coffee Bar team finds ways to serve their neighborhoods. And by doing so we help raise the bar for relationship and compassion. As relationship grows, so does accountability. We hold each other to higher standards for the good of all. Whether it be care for nature, care for those in need, or just a sincere desire to see others do well, we learn to expect a lot from each other and a lot for our customers. Our priority at Black Rock is not for others to know who we are and what we do... but for others to allow us to know them, to add fuel to their story, and to share in the journey. [read more]
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We are all a little crazy. We should just admit it. Our lives can be hectic or even monotonous. There are times when the craziness of life needs to be offset or balanced out. In the early years people were often sent to an asylum to be cured. How about a place that cures your craziness with friendly service, conversation, good food, and tasty beverages? That’s our idea of an asylum. [read more]
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Specialties Doglicious Hot dogs specializes in providing the highest quality customized gourmet hotdogs. We have everything from plain to over the top combinations. We only use 100% all beef natural casing dogs. We also offer local sausages and vegan dogs. Our buns are baked fresh everyday from a local bakery. We also carry Udis Gluten free buns. This kind of detailed attention guarantees a Doglicious hot dog. History Established in 2016. Doglicious Hotdogs is here today for one reason. To offer our customers the best high quality gourmet hotdogs in AZ with outstanding and exceptional customer service. [read more]
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A cornerstone of the Peoria Sport Complex Entertainment District. Whether it’s for happy hour drinks with coworkers, having dinner before a movie, catching a ballgame, celebrating a birthday or special event, or just relaxing with friends [read more]
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Mexican restaurant offering dine-in, drive-through, and delivery services. [read more]
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The U.S. Egg Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant is a locally family owned and operated establishment with locations in Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix and Chandler. As home of the Original Protein Pancake, we have been serving our guests since 1986, our breakfast and lunch menu is served from 6:30 AM until 2:30 PM. [read more]
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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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Campbell's is a friendly family neighborhood Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant with a full bar located on 91st Ave and Pinnacle Peak Rd. in Peoria Arizona. Serves breakfast, lunch, full bar. [read more]
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WE ARE NOT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT! Our food is made fresh daily from scratch. Our menu has a large variety of food items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With our spacious dining area, we welcome large groups. Daily Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Specials! [read more]
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Santisi Brothers offers the Ultimate Dining and Sports Experience. We provide not only one of the best sports grill menu, but enough televisions to make any sports fanatic feel like they're in heaven. Our menu features Authentic New York Pizza, Buffalo Wings, Boar's Head Deli Subs, Calzones, Strombolis, Traditional Italian and Pasta Dinners prepared from recipes handed down through generations of the Santisi Family. You can also experience the most tender Baby Back Ribs, Black Angus Burgers, Thick Tender Pork Chops, Lightly Marinated Chicken Breasts, Fresh Seafood and Pasta Dishes designed by the current generation of Santisi's and our professional cooking team. [read more]
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In 1952, a brand spanking new silver bullet diner was delivered to a small community in Upstate New York. This Mountainview Diner, built in Singac, New Jersey, Model No. 330, was slated to be “the most modern kitchen in all of upstate”. The residents of Herkimer watched in amazement as the diner was delivered on a flatbed truck and installed right along Main Street. For 65 years the Empire Diner has been the hub of the community and has held a special place in the hearts of many. It tells a story of a gathering of family and friends enjoying great food and lots of laughs. Otto’s Empire Diner has kept the tradition alive and well, winning numerous awards with their food. Among the most notable are the Best Cheeseburger and Best Bacon Cheeseburger awarded by the New York Beef Council and the most recent acclaim of Best Diner in Upstate New York as voted by hundreds of thousands of New York residents. Otto’s Empire Diner is home to the work’s largest Omelet as recognized by Ripley’s! Believe it or Not. This amazing omelet consisted of 41,040 eggs and an unbelievable 2,128.75 square feet. We are proud to be affiliated with such a wonderful establishment. It is our goal to offer outstanding meals and service with the same distinction as the original New York diner. We pass on excellence and quality without compromise. On July 29, 2005, The now Otto’s Empire Diner opened their first location in Phoenix Arizona at 3502 W. Greenway Road Ste. # 20. The response from the community has been great and not only are the people of the community our customers some have become our friends. We look forward to continuing our reputation of a spot where people enjoy gathering for good food and a friendly atmosphere. [read more]
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Our business specializes in making our customers feel at home. We provide a range of draft beers, bottled beers, and liquor. We will go above and beyond your expectations from a local family-owned bar. History Established in 1998. Crossroads Sports Lounge has been around for a decade providing excellent customer service and a fun atmosphere to unwind and have a drink. [read more]
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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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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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We’re very proud of the beautiful shop that we’ve built in Peoria, Arizona. We’re very proud of the great specialty coffee that we serve from Peixoto. We’re even proud of the matte black Not Neutral mugs that we serve our drinks in. But anyone could build something nice, serve something delicious, or buy some neat drinkware. We’re proud of a lot of things, but we’re most proud of the community that we get to experience each and every day in and around our shop. And we certainly didn’t build this community – it was here in the surrounding neighborhoods and schools long before we broke ground. Rather, we saw an opportunity to serve and host this thriving community and concluded that a great coffee shop would be a great way to do this. Our doors opened in August 2019, and we haven’t looked back since. Community matters to us, and that’s exactly what pushes us to serve the best coffee with the best service. We aim to make the world of coffee simple, welcoming, and approachable for anyone who walks in through our doors (or through our wall – you’ll have to come to check it out!). More than that, the world of coffee is about building relationships and we hope to foster that spirit in everything we do. [read more]
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Not your average Neighborhood Sports Grill atmosphere or your average Neighborhood Sports Grill menu. We have a comfortable modern, industrial vibe, with a fresh, flavorful menu. We make homemade salsas, guacamole, and dressings. We support the local craft beer industry with craft beers on draft and in a can from Four Peaks Brewery and the San Tan Brewery. This is the perfect place for Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Game Days, or ANYDAY. Enjoy the games on our 13 - 60" high definition flat-screen TVs, we are the perfect place for all your Sports Viewing needs. Or, if you just want a place to hang out with your friends and family, our dining area is a great spot to sit and relax. Our patio features a roll-up garage door, that will let the outdoors in when the weather begins to cool. "Come in and relax with us--you deserve it!! We are conveniently located at 39th Ave and Happy Valley, in the Stetson Hills Shopping Center--right next to Starbucks!! [read more]
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Enjoy the most refreshing of Deli experiences in the whole of Glendale [read more]
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Billard and bar-restaurant with dine-in and takeaway options. [read more]
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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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Panaderia La Central is a family owned and operated bakery, established in 2007.They thrive on providing the local community with authentic mexican bread and pastries. They follow all mexican traditions such as Pan De Muerto, Rosca De Reyes and many more. [read more]
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Launched in Old Town Scottsdale back in 2015, two close-knit brothers had a dream to make great-tasting and affordable Mexican street food. They cooked fresh meats over real mesquite wood and captivated their guests with real street flavor that reminds you of being in places like Rocky Point, Mexico. When lines started to form and people came back daily, they knew this little taqueria could be something special. Mesquite Fresh Street Mex has 8 locations and has plans to grow in communities throughout Arizona. [read more]
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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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Longtime fixture serving various flavours of bone-in & boneless wings, burgers & pizza. We've been busy serving chicken wings to the Valley for 33 years. We're originally from Buffalo, New York. So if you want wings done the Buffalo Way, come to us. Our prices are unbeatable. We sell them by the dozen or in the 50 piece bucket. We also serve great american food-burgers, pizza, hot dogs, subs, bottom-less wings and salads too. So check us out. [read more]
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We are tea house and Asian cuisine. Our menu best known for garlic noodles, pho (beef noodles soup), coffees, specialty teas and churro. [read more]
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We take pride in our presentation of our food. All made with the finest ingredients and prepared with care. Our omelettes come out fluffy and hot until the last bite. We have great pancakes and Waffles. Our biscuit & gravy is made from scratch....and we have a variety of breakfast specials. Breakfast & Lunch are served anytime. So you can have it all. We look forward to seeing you. Eat and be happy. [read more]
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Unpretentious, family-owned restaurant offering traditional Mexican cooking, margaritas & karaoke. [read more]
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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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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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We are a cutting edge urban bistro focused on fresh food, craft beer, music, and art. [read more]
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Drive-through bakery in Surprise AZ [read more]
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Trackside Sportsbar & Grill located along Gordon Way, Surprise, offer Dine-in, and takeout restaurant services. [read more]
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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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Sports-focused bar with an upbeat vibe offering games on TV plus karaoke, pool tables & happy hour [read more]
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At LongHorn Steakhouse, we serve steak as it was meant to be - boldly seasoned and expertly grilled by our Grill Masters. Making our famous, expertly crafted steaks starts with picking quality cuts and ends where most good things do: on the grill. We pride ourselves on our fresh, never frozen steaks grilled by our experts, with just the right seasoning and no shortcuts. Choose from legendary favorites like our Bone-In Outlaw Ribeye, our tender, center-cut Flo's Filet or our fire-grilled New York Strip. And if you love steak, wait until you see what our Grill Masters can do with other favorites like our Parmesan Crusted Chicken, hand-cut LongHorn Salmon or our slow-cooked Baby Back Ribs. Looking for a bigger, better lunch? Try one of our full-sized Steakhouse Lunch Plates, like our Half-Pound Steakhouse Cheeseburger or our Maverick Ribeye Sandwich made with 6 juicy ounces of ribeye steak. Don't forget to save room for our Chocolate Stampede! Come in today and experience steak done right. [read more]
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Colorful, compact joint dishing up Mexican street food–style eats, including handmade tortillas. [read more]
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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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