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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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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Tandoori Times 2 Indian Bistro

Brightly coloured cafe-like restaurant & patio featuring classic Indian cuisine & belly dancing. [read more]

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Bo Bo China

If you have any problem with your order and we will do our best to fix it. We can make changes like making your food spicier or including extra sauce if you let us know If you ordered something by mistake please contact GrubHub to correct it. [read more]

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Tokyo Joe's - Surprise

We are committed to a menu with great nutritional integrity and believe strongly that when you Eat Good you Feel Good. Our aim is to always be respectful to your wallet & your time, without compromising quality & service. The goal is to have you feeling… Revived, Refueled & Reenergized. We do this with Great Food, Great Service & Great Vibe. Born in Colorado, now raising Arizona & Texas. [read more]

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Everyday Sprinkles

We offer homemade cakes, cupcakes and cakesicles! Mini cheesecakes Now Available! Gluten Free is Available. I want to make your event memorable & special! [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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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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Squid Ink Sushi Bar - Peoria

Squid Ink is a unique blend of traditional and fusion sushi, using seasonal ingredients, and served alongside expertly crafted cocktails. Enjoy a memorable dining experience filled with inventive and delicious food, as well as refreshing cocktails, in our restaurant or on our spacious patio bar. Our polished casual approach makes it a great place to enjoy traditional yet innovative sushi in a relaxing atmosphere. Join Squid Ink for happy hour, date night or late night any day of the week! [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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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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Panaderia El Guero

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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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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Urban Margarita

Food doesn’t need to be complicated to taste great… Simple, fresh ingredients, homemade sauces, locally sourced produce, plus premium quality meats, fresh poultry and seafood will be are our benchmarks along with humble hospitality. Simple food, done well. We are a locally owned restaurant and hospitality team that has a passion for fresh, flavorful food. We believe in genuine humble hospitality and we operate Urban Margarita within these guidelines. Our cuisine is elevated fresh Mexican and American fare with influenced by David’s Fine Dining Experiences and coupled with his New Mexican Heritage We are always grateful for each and every guest that passes through our doors and we will go to great lengths to make sure that your dining experience is a pleasant one. We look forward to meeting our guests and serving the community for years to come. [read more]

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Top Shelf Mexican Food & Cantina

Welcome to Top Shelf Mexican Food & Cantina, your home for great Mexican food in Phoenix and Peoria. We have over 40 years of tradition baked into our recipes that starts with high quality ingredients, a passion for flavor, and a ton of love. When you crave food that’s tasty, make sure it’s Top Shelf. Can we take your order? [read more]

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La Purisima Bakery

Since 1983, La Purisima Bakery has served the Arizona community with freshly baked mexican pastries and delicacies. We emphasize that we care about the quality of our products over the quantity in which might be produced. With our growth over the past 32 years our goals have remained the same to serve our community with only the best. Like our saying goes, "If you tried the rest, now try the best." This saying coincides with our business as we always aim to bring our best to the table and provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and professionalism. [read more]

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Yogi's Grill

For 16 years straight, Yogis Grill®'s beef bowl has been the number 1 choice of our customers. it is a perfect meal for people on the go and those who are health-conscious. We Make Healthy & DeliciousCasual Japanese CuisinesWith Fresh Ingredients,Flame-Grilled and Broiled,Our Original Teriyaki Sauce, and No MSG [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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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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Tap Savvy

At Tap Savvy we offer a fantastic selection of premium beers on draft. While a good portion of our selection come from local breweries, we also offer choices from across the US and international. Our draft list is constantly changing as we rotate new beers in. And for our gluten-free friends, we have options such as gluten reduced beers, ciders, seltzers & mead. [read more]

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Haymaker Peoria

Relaxed, traditional restaurant & bar serving brunch, sandwiches & American comfort food. We may be new to you, but our family has been serving up the best burgers and breakfast since 2013! We use only the best, freshest 100% Angus Chuck for our burgers. They’re sure to please! Don’t forget about our BBQ, smoked in-house and served with our bourbon bbq sauce that Joey has been making for 18 years! Mama's meatloaf, fluffy omelettes, crisp salads--you’re in for one heckuva meal! For breakfast we have all of your traditional favorites, but don't forget to try our specialties like our Haymaker Benedict and our Pulled Pork Skillet. Home recipes are what we pride ourselves on and you’re sure to see our quality when you come in. Breakfast is served 7 days a week--not because it’s easy, but because we love to get your days started right. Lastly, we love our whiskey and that's why you’ll find the best whiskey selection of anywhere in Phoenix! We would love for you to stop in and have a stay. The Haymaker Restaurant Co. - a Westside Concepts original! [read more]

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Lutong Bahay Filipino-Asian Restaurant & Mini Mart

LBR is a family-owned and operated business only in Arizona. We serve different traditional Filipino & occasional Asian dishes everyday. This is a point-point (turo-turo) type of fastfood restaurant where you pick the food you like by pointing to the dish at the steam table. There are a variety of dishes served and the choices change everyday. We have dine-in & take-out options serving 1-3 entree meals with rice, a la carte entrees & soup dishes, BBQ, fried or grilled fish, different kakanin(goodies), drinks & desserts. Cebu-style lechon is sold per pound on Saturdays & Sundays. We provide casual catering, whole lechon & bellychon for your party needs and our dining area is available for special events, meetings and gatherings up to 60 people. Filipino food is a melting pot of different influences from the Spanish, Chinese, Thai, Indonesian & Indian cuisines of the people who have colonized or settled in the Philippine islands throughout history [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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Our Place

Our Place is a vintage home decor and gift shop. We carry repurposed items, art, jewelry, bath items, candles and unique gifts. We also sell General Finishes paint and can help you bring an old piece of furniture back to life. [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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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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LIMóN Urban Kitchen

Tacos & margaritas offered in a cheerful, laid-back restaurant with TVs & outdoor seating. Under a new culinary team of experts. We are taking our flavor profile through the room. If you stop by we guarantee you will leave craving more. Coupled with our 28 tequilas and show stopping margaritas you will be back. [read more]

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Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers

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. [read more]

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Panini Bread and Grill

We have mastered the art of combining premium quality, impressive presentation, at unbeatable prices and service. Offering authentic panini grill sandwiches and delicious entree salads. Come visit us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or take advantage of our simplified catering options! [read more]

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Humberto's Mexican Food

Burritos, tacos, tortas, tostadas, quesadillas, enchiladas, roll tacos, menudo and Carne asada fries. [read more]

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SEOUL BBQ & SUSHI

For many years, Seoul BBQ & Sushi has offered some of the most authentic, mouthwatering, and exceptionally crafted Korean dishes and sushi. Our adherence to quality at Seoul BBQ & Sushi has never wavered. We use only the highest quality ingredients and freshest meats around. That’s why our food is so savory, fresh, and one-of-a-kind. [read more]

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Mak Shack

We want our food to bring family’s back around the dinner table with a smile. Mac Shack was created to span all age groups from all backgrounds and cultures. Come on in, have a seat, and feel like your eating around your own dinner table. Macaroni and cheese is all-American classic comfort food and we make our pasta fresh daily (no kidding) and source local, fresh ingredients when available! So come bring your family to gather around our table and get yours today. So come on in, what are you waiting for?! [read more]

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El Oaxaqueno

With breath-taking scenery and beautiful views from our rooftop cantina Oaxaca has earned it’s title Local Secret/Big Find by Travelocity.com. This old world style Mexican restaurant located in Uptown Sedona offers casual family dining with an extensive menu Traditional and Modern Mexican flavors with a taste for everyone! [read more]

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Pete's Fish & Chips

Pete's has been serving deep fried goodness since 1947. [read more]

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Charley's Sports Grill

Charley's Sports Grill specializes in exceptional food, drinks, and service. We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Join us for our Famous Friday Night Fish Fry or our mouth-watering Prime Rib on Saturday. We have daily features, along with an expanding menu. We look forward to your visit! History Established in 2020. Charley's Sports Grill opened July 17, 2020! We have expanded the menu to feature fresh, homemade meals along with great drinks and exceptional service. You can still bet on the ponies, enjoy our patio, try your hand at cornhole (Tuesdays), Trivia (Wednesday), and check our website for additional special events. [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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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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Bangkok Thai

Bangkok Thai offers delicious dining, takeout, and delivery to Glendale, AZ. Bangkok Thai is a cornerstone in the Glendale community and has been recognized for its outstanding Thai cuisine, excellent service, and friendly staff. Our Thai restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high-quality fresh ingredients. [read more]

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LongHorn Steakhouse

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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Dolled-Up Cakes

Create custom cakes for all occasions. History Established in 2008. Hola! Thank you for visiting my site. I am an established baker and cake decorator whose humble beginnings sprouted in the summer of '08 in my parents kitchen at the age of 23. Through the years, I have educated myself on a variety of techniques and continue to evolve and expand my craft. I continue to work independently specializing in custom cakes. Come to me with an idea and I am confident with my skills and your cooperation we can create a delicious, aesthetically pleasing work of art. Along with my customized cakes, I am well versed in pastries including Cuban , as well as French macarons. Once your order is placed, I work tirelessly to perfect every detail. I strive to create confections that are pleasing to the palette and the eyes. Your satisfaction is my motivation and mission. I look forward to meeting you and putting my passion to work in creating the best suited dessert for your occasion. Your baker & cake designer, Lissette [read more]

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Lucky Donuts

Donuts, coffee and smoothies [read more]

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Cake Frenzy

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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Ruby's Food Truck

Specialties We specialize in street tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchilidas, flautas, chimichangas, hard tacos and taco salads! Established in 2015. We started on November 11, 2015, with high hopes that people will give us a chance on trying our food. Now almost a year and a half later we have gained many faithful customers and continue to see new faces on a weekly basis. It has been my father's dream to run his own business and he made it happen by entering the food truck business. We strive to make quality food at affordable prices. We have also been catering for small graduation parties, weddings, and churches. We hope this year we will be ready to participate in a food truck festival in the near future. Thank you for all the support and love you continue to show us. We couldn't have made this happen without you. [read more]

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Seydi’s Pupuseria & Grill

This authentic Salvadoran restaurant is run by son and mother, with roots from Central America we have combined the most special ingredients to bring you that delicious taste that leaves you wanting more! Our business is based on customer satisfaction, we bring you our most special ingredients and make our dishes with love and years of experience! Family-owned and operated. We want you to enjoy your time with us every time you walk through our doors, our home is your home! Welcome! [read more]

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The Blooze

This hip, unfussy neighbourhood watering hole hosts many concerts, open-mic jams & dance lessons. [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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Rinaldi's Italian Deli

We welcome everyone to hang out with us like our own family. Our customers love our fresh-made breakfast burrito and lunch sandwich. We serve everyone like serving our own family. We are a family-owned deli shop in North Scottsdale. [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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PHO VN

Welcome to Pho VN, a family-owned restaurant bringing you a homestyle meal! [read more]

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Big Heng

Enjoy the flavorful Chinese food from Big Heng Restaurant at your next party or event. Big Heng offers a full range of catering and party tray options that will be suitable for everyone. Call for more information: 623-334-9888 [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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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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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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Slapfish

Slapfish is a modern seafood shack that serves the quality of fine dining at the cost and convenience of fast "er" food. We buy our seafood as close to the source as possible in order to both cut out the middle man and ensure we are procuring the most well-managed, sustainable seafood. Our goal is to get people to eat more of the right types of seafood by keeping our food ridiculously fresh and refreshingly responsible. [read more]

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Brigett's Last Laugh

Specialties Diverse Food Menu Choices, Happy Hour, Karaoke, Comedy Nights, Team Trivia, Sports Viewing, Breakfast Specials 9am - Noon Meet the Business Owner Business owner information Raymond S. Business Owner Under new ownership as of June 2017 [read more]

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Bubba's 33

Pizza, Burgers & Beer. Escape daily grind with our friendly staff, handcrafted pizzas, fresh ground burgers and ice-cold beer! [read more]

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Loving Hut - Litchfield Park

Love is our sole guiding principle. At Loving Hut Litchfield, all items are 100% vegan. We make every effort to use only high-quality natural ingredients in our cooking, all of our dishes meet our standards of being 100% Cruelty-Free, 100% Cholesterol-Free, and 99.9% MSG-Free. All our meatless proteins are non-GMO; we use non-GMO soy sauce, organic sugar, natural sea salt, all with no-MSG added. We also use Eco-friendly TO-GO packaging that is more biodegradable & sustainable for our Mother Earth. Thank you for being VEGAN. Your support helps save animals, conserves Mother Earth’s resources, and helps us provide more healthy food for humans! Our services at Loving Hut Express include online ordering for pickup and delivery. [read more]

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PongPong Chinese Cuisine

PongPong is home to good and excellent service, with a feel at home ambience [read more]

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Haymaker Thunderbird

Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all day everyday! [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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NakedQ BBQ

At NakedQ, we want you to feel like you’re at home, wherever home is. That’s why our mission is to give you the freedom to eat the BBQ you love. Rewind back before the birth of NakedQ, Pitboss Oren traveled all over the country & ate a lot of BBQ. While he enjoyed every bite, he also learned that it means something different depending on where you’re from: In the Carolinas, it’s not BBQ unless there’s pork and a vinegary sauce. In Memphis, you better be craving ribs. If you’re from St. Louis or Kansas City, you’re going to be expecting a tomatoey sauce. Texas BBQ is all about the beef brisket. Oren took all of these BBQ experiences from across the country and created NakedQ, where we rub, smoke and serve our meats naked (without sauce) like pork, ribs, brisket, links, turkey, and chicken with our tried and true recipes. From our North Carolina-style vinegar sauce to South Carolina mustard sauce to traditional sweet or spicy sauces you can choose to enjoy it, the way you love it because BBQ is as American as apple pie (even though we prefer peach.) Eat Naked! [read more]

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