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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Haus Murphy's

Festive German eatery & beer garden offering bratwurst & brews with a side of Bavarian beats. [read more]

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China Rainbow

Specialties We specialize in authentic Mandarin, Szechwan & Hunan cuisine all in a warm and friendly atmosphere at affordable prices. Please come join us for lunch or dinner, 7 days a week, dine in or take-out. We also Cater and have Party Trays available upon request for special events or gatherings. History Established in 1997. We serve the finest Mandarin, Szechwan & Hunan cuisine in the valley. First opened in 1997, we have been family owned and operated for over 15 years. [read more]

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Whiskey Rose

From BBQ to two-stepping, we’ve got everything for the foodie in you to the nightlife lover. Choose from a wide selection of house marinated and smoked meat to our hand-crafted signature cocktails and a variety of beer and wine. After you finish your pulled pork sandwich and homemade mac n’ cheese, join us on the dance floor for daily specials all week long. [read more]

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is located in Phoenix across from the Peoria Sports Complex and Harkins Theatre at the intersection of South of Bell Rd on 83rd Avenue. We are an American Restaurant and Steakhouse known for our scratch kitchen, bold flavors and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy our signature menu items including hand-cut, aged steaks and fresh seafood or our specialty crafted cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR ® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today. [read more]

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OBriens Sports Bar

The pub that everyone knows your name! We have great customers, great food, great bartenders, a smoking patio and a huge selection of beer and liquor. [read more]

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Bakery San Sebastian

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Tropical Smoothie Cafe The Boulevard Surprise Pointe’s menu boasts bold, flavorful smoothies – like the Island Green® and Sunrise Sunset™ – with a healthy appeal, all made-to-order with quality ingredients. We find that real fruits, veggies and juices just taste better. Our toasted flatbreads, wraps, sandwiches, quesadillas and bowls are made to suit your tastes with quality meats, fresh produce and flavorful sauces, all with a bit of tropical fun! Stop by a cafe and enjoy a fun, relaxing atmosphere and unparalleled hospitality. Feeling pressed for time and craving convenience? Order ahead and skip the line with the Tropical Rewards app. Need to please a crowd? Place your group or catering order on our website. [read more]

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Brennan's Pub & Grub

Specialties Sports bar with all your games NFL and College Football. Great specials and drink prices. Poker on tue and thur. games at 7pm and 10pm Trivia for cash on Wednesday night along with ladies nite great specials. Saturday play SEX TRIVIA for cash and adult prizes from Fascinations Superstores! Friday Night fish fry (cod) . Pool tables, video games, ping pong, shuffleboard and dart boards. Great for late night. Saturday 1/2 price burgers from 11 am-5 pm Tuesdays $1.25 tacos and enchiladas and 1/2 price mexican appetizers. Free WI-FI. Great for group parties! If you have a fan club for a pro or college football team let us know and we will set up specials and separate area for your group every week! History Established in 1993. Family owned and operated. Dave and Penny Brennan [read more]

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Filibertos 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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Casa Morales Fresh Mexican Food To Go

Serving Traditional Mexican Food in the Heart of Magnolia since 1999 [read more]

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The Sicilian Baker Peoria

Build Your Own Cannoli Bar & Sicilian Market The executive chef, hospitality visionary and entrepreneur behind family-owned The Maggiore Group. With the help and inspiration of his father, culinary legend Chef Tomaso Maggiore, Chef Joey has conceptualized successful restaurants from Italian fine dining, to a creative brunchery and build-your-own Bloody Mary bar. Joey brings a fresh perspective to The Maggiore Group, with his latest creations, Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher, and The Mexicano. [read more]

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Hot Bagels & Deli

Hot bagels moved from New Jersey to the state of Arizona in 2001. If you like fresh bagels, then you'll love Hot Bagels. The shop makes its bagels by hand, not by machine. The bagels are crusty on the outside and chewy on the inside, the way real bagels were meant to be and all of them are hand rolled, boiled, and baked bagels daily. We serve breakfast and lunch selling 3000 everyday. It's quite a show to watch the large mound of dough being hand rolled and boiled. It smells great, too! The shop also has a full deli selling all your favorite appetizing meats, cheeses, and a large assortment of spreads. Scumptious deserts are available. [read more]

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Baker Wee

Located in Phoenix, Arizona, Baker Wee has been in business for over 20 years. Baker Wee is a family-owned bakery that offers delicious specialty cakes, cookies, seasonal pies, pastries, and cupcakes. For over twenty years, we have been making memories for all occasions. Our bakery offers the perfect blend of “old school baking” with modern techniques. We also carry Sugar Free and Gluten free cake options for any event (must pre-order) [read more]

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Gyros Palace

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

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Tammie Coe Cakes

Compact bakery showcasing a big range of custom cakes plus coffee, pastries, sandwiches & breads. [read more]

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Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill

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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Valley Wings

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

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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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Robin Bakes, LLC

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

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Neighbors Cocktails

Your neighborhood pub! Stop on in and you'll see that Neighbors encompasses all the staples of a great neighborhood bar and more. [read more]

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Lito's Fine Mexican Food

Burritos, enchiladas & other traditional specialties offered in a straightforward eatery. [read more]

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Hot Bagels & Deli #1

If you like fresh bagels, then you'll love Hot Bagels. The shop makes its bagels by hand, not by machine. The bagels are crusty on the outside and chewy on the inside, the way real bagels where meant to be and all of them are hand roll boiled and baked bagels daily. We serve breakfast and lunch everyday. It's quite a show to watch the large mound of dough being hand rolled and boiled. It smells great, too. The shop also has a full deli selling all your favorite appetizing meats, cheeses, and a large assortment of spreads. Scumptious deserts are available [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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Aioli Gourmet Burgers - 7th and Bell

Enjoy the same great flavors you've come to love from Aioli Gourmet Burgers when you visit our new location on 7th & Bell. Get the best North Phoenix burgers with a visit to Aioli, or plan an event with the help of our Phoenix catering services. Whether you're dining with us, making use of our catering, or visiting one of our food trucks, our award-winning burgers are always a great choice. [read more]

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Dawg Haus Deli

Best Delhi in Sun city Arizona!! [read more]

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Grimaldi's Pizzeria

Built in 2003, our Grimaldi’s in Old Town Scottsdale was the first Grimaldi’s Pizzeria in Arizona. Our restaurant offers you multiple ways to dine with us depending on your preference. Guests can choose to take a seat at our full-service bar, dining on one of two outdoor patios, or sit in our main dining room and watch our pizza chefs make each pizza to order. For guests who choose takeout, we also offer curbside service. We also offer four private dining rooms for large parties and meetings. Our location in historic Old Town Scottsdale makes Grimaldi’s Pizzeria a top destination for both tourists and locals. Our guests are always guaranteed only the freshest product and friendly service. Come to the Grimaldi’s in Old Town and dine at the restaurant that started it all! [read more]

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Fleur De Lis Cakes

Quaint bakery making cakes for weddings & other special occasions in a variety of flavors. Fleur de Lis has been in business in the valley since 1991 and has earned a reputation for quality, elegance and professionalism. We are known for our deliciously moist cakes in the most decadent flavors available. Our cakes are always fresh -- never frozen! We use only the finest ingredients. Resorts and country clubs throughout the valley contract with us exclusively to provide their wedding, birthday,baby shower, bridal shower,religious and other specialty cakes.Corporations ask us to provide monthly birthday cakes for their employee celebrations. You can be confident that your special cake will be created with the utmost care and to your exact specifications. [read more]

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Crumbl Cookies - Glendale

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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Sushi Plus

Simple Japanese kitchen with sushi named for each U.S. state, classic cooked fare & sake & beer. [read more]

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Desert Island Eatery

We are a TO GO Caribbean restaurant that serves LOVE one plate at a time. Our offerings consist of vegan and non-vegan selections. Outdoor seating is available. History Established in 2015. Our doors opened in hopes of bringing an authentic Caribbean experience to Tucson with Mexican fusions. The menu features items for both omnivores and vegans (no judgement allowed). Now, we are aiming for perfection! [read more]

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Cindy Loves Cakes

Our bakeries are always made fresh to order. Plus our cakes and cupcakes come in a wide range of designs, flavors, & prices that will fit any occasion. So no matter if you're looking for a custom design or juat simple goodness, you will find it here. Most special dietary needs are welcome, let's talk about those, and don't forget to ask about our current promotion. Your occasion is truly important to me & I can't wait to bake for you! History Established in 2015. A new chapter began for me in 2015 with my bakery business Cindy Loves Cakes, after baking for friends and family, they'd continuously tell me that I should be selling my bakery creations. As the daughter of a Culinary/Pastry Chef & possessing such a deep passion for delicious from scratch bakeries, I'm surprised I didn't do it sooner! I just love to watch the looks on people's faces when they taste my bakes, it's a surprised wonderment that warms my heart everytime! I also warmly welcome most special dietary needs. From custom designs to delicious simplicity, I can't wait to bake for you! [read more]

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Venue Taproom

Gastropub with curbside pickup, dine-in, and no contact deliveries. [read more]

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Stackers Restaurant

The Best Wings in the valley at the best prices. [read more]

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Thai Thai Kitchen

Thai curries, noodles & rice dishes presented in informal surrounds with trompe l'oeil window art. [read more]

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ATL Wings

ATL WINGS is a family-owned and operated business that started in Chandler, Arizona in 2012. The original owners, Mike, and Cianna Kirksey established the company with the goal of defining how wings should be made and served. ATL WINGS rose above the standard and set itself aside from other traditional and corporate-driven establishments that offer wings as a “second item”. Today, with our multiple locations around the state of Arizona (and growing), ATL WINGS will always provide our customers and friends with the best wing experience possible. After all, we always have said….. “Luv is the first Ingredient.” [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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Booty's Wings Burgers & Beer

The idea of Booty's was hatched way back in 1985 by Andy LiButti while he was attending Florida International University. He wanted to create a place that had the Best Wings Anywhere, lots of Sports Action, and a Super Friendly staff. After working for several different restaurants and various other endeavors, He partnered up with Peggy Young, and together with Charlie Houston and Kurtis Paul they scraped together enough money to open Booty's Wings Burgers & Beer in Surprise in May 2012. In January 2014, Booty's opened a 2nd location in Buckeye, Arizona, and in August of 2019 Booty's 3rd location opened in Goodyear, Arizona. Booty's concept is simple… Serve Great Fresh Made From Scratch Food, Give The Best Service Possible and Provide an Atmosphere Where Families Feel At Home While Watching Their Favorite Sports On Our Many TVs. Our Wings are the biggest wings we can purchase and are always fresh, not frozen. We offer over 50 Homemade Sauces and Dry Rubs to put on your Wings and we also offer Boneless Wings for those of you who want it a little less messy. Our Burgers are also always fresh! We use Premium Angus Beef and hand form a giant ½ pound patty that's grilled to perfection and served in many ways. We make all of our sauces, dressings, and marinades from scratch, bake our own brownies, have a local baker bake all of our bread fresh daily, and offer a wide range of salads, wraps, sliders, bomber sandwiches, basket meals, appetizers and of course a Kids Menu! We Offer Happy Hour Everyday Including Weekends From 11 AM – 7 PM and All Day on Thursdays and Sundays. We offer discounts on all our Beers on Tap, House Wine, and Well Drinks. We also have some discounted appetizers and the Fantastic 4 where Crown Royal, Jack Daniels, Captain Morgan, and Smirnoff are offered for only $4 during Happy Hour. We Show All Major Sporting Events and carry the NFL Sunday Ticket, MLB Extra Innings, NBA League Pass, and NHL Center Ice as well as All UFC Fights at all 3 locations. We also have Live Country Music Every Wednesday from 6-9 PM and Acoustic Rock On Fridays from 6-10 PM. We do Karaoke on Saturdays. Booty's Is A Very Family Friendly Place Where You Will Always Feel Comfortable and Be Assured That You Will Always Get The Best In Food and Service in Arizona. Booty's has competed at The National Buffalo Wing Festival 6 times and has won 15 awards including Festival Favorite in 2017! Also in 2017, Syndicated TV Show, The List, selected Booty as the Number 1 Place For Wings in the USA!!! [read more]

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The Boyer Bakery

Tucked inside the lovely City of Surprise, AZ, find our cozy little shop, filled with the fresh aroma ​ and a beautifully wide-array of nostalgic, house-made pastries and sweets. [read more]

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Matt's Big Breakfast

Matt's Big Breakfast opened its doors in late October, 2004 on a quiet street corner in downtown Phoenix. The tiny red brick 800-square foot restaurant would grow to become one of the most popular in Arizona, with lines stretching out the door every day. Eight years later, MBB moved half a block north to a larger location, allowing us to serve our loyal regulars more comfortably. Despite our larger size, our menu, quality of food and friendly service remain the same as before - dedicated to providing you a best in class breakfast experience every time. [read more]

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Tropical Smoothie Cafe The Boulevard Surprise Pointe’s menu boasts bold, flavorful smoothies – like the Island Green® and Sunrise Sunset™ – with a healthy appeal, all made-to-order with quality ingredients. We find that real fruits, veggies and juices just taste better. Our toasted flatbreads, wraps, sandwiches, quesadillas and bowls are made to suit your tastes with quality meats, fresh produce and flavorful sauces, all with a bit of tropical fun! Stop by a cafe and enjoy a fun, relaxing atmosphere and unparalleled hospitality. Feeling pressed for time and craving convenience? Order ahead and skip the line with the Tropical Rewards app. Need to please a crowd? Place your group or catering order on our website. [read more]

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Bitz-ee Mama's

We are family owned and operated Mexican & American Restaurant in the heart of downtown Historic Glendale. Bitz-ee Mama's does catering! Whether it's for the home or office, we can bring Bitz-ee Mamas to your event. Or, you can come to us! Call us at (623) 931-0562 to book now! Welcome to Bitz-ee Mamas. We're located in historic downtown Glendale on 57th. Ave, just north of Glendale Ave. We're a family-owned restaurant serving authentic Mexican food since 1972. Come try one of our daily specials, or have us cater your next special event. Our friendly staff, great food, and awesome prizes are the best-kept secret in Glendale. During the regular season September - May we are open Monday -Thursday 6 am till 2 pm Friday & Saturday 6 am till 9 pm Sunday 8 am till 2 pm During the months of June, July, and August we open our Summer Hours 6:00 am- 2:00 p.m. We also have catered in or out and specials events. See our "events" tab for more information. [read more]

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Bull Shooters

ESTABLISHED IN 2007. Bull shooters, formerly known as Six Shooters, was taken over a few years ago by the Bates family. They've worked hard to establish a friendly, clean environment for everyone to enjoy themselves. Mike Bates himself has raised thousands of dollars for charities around the state. This amazing family will welcome you with open arms and make you feel a part of the family... [read more]

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Tortas CM

Tortas run in and through our veins. Our extraordinary flavors and ideas come directly from Mexico City. We are excited to bring a piece of home to our shop here in Glendale. We are only getting started but we are far from done. [read more]

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Garcia's Mexican Restaurant

Regional chain outpost supplying standard Mexican meals in a colorful, family-friendly setting. [read more]

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JiMichael's Diner

We're a family owned & operated, full service restaurant. Since 1996, our focus has always been to serve our customers fresh, delicious meals at family friendly, affordable prices. Our employees are always ready to serve you with a warm, friendly smile & they'll be sure you never leave hungry! The culinary diversity of our chefs and kitchen staff, allow us to proudly offer a select variety of Greek, Asian, Italian, and Seafood entrees, as well as all of our neighborhood American favorites. Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Beer - Wine - Cocktails Outside Patio Seating Gift Certificates Take Out & Curbside Pickup [read more]

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Misha’s Kosher Food Market

Misha's European Food Market offers a large variety of fresh products and delicacies from Europe and Middle East. The market carries Eastern European provisions, including smoked fish, baked goods & kosher items. You'll see fresh smoked meats, cheeses and special sweet treats to snack on. Located in the shopping plaza on the corner of Union Hills Blvd and 7th Street, stop in to sample the unique flavors of Russian, Romanian and Bulgarian Food. [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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La Mejor Comida Mexicana

"Somos un Restaurant de comida mexicana donde la especialidad es la exquisita barbacoa y consome autentico Estilo Texcoco Mexico" [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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Nagoya Sushi

Authentic Japanese food and drink at an affordable price! Happy hour is all day so come and enjoy! [read more]

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It's Just Wings

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Kawaii Sushi and Asian Cuisine - Deer Valley

Because you've acquired a taste for the spicy, sweet, savory, and exotic flavors of Asian foods, we created our Kawaii menu. Bringing you dishes made with only the freshest and highest-quality ingredients is our passion, our promise, and our pleasure. [read more]

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Headquarters Grill Bar Sushi

Mod sports bar with minimalist decor featuring upscale pub fare, sushi & craft brews on tap. [read more]

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Coco's Bakery Restaurant

born along a sunny stretch of the Pacific Coast Hwy in 1948, Coco’s history is rich with food made the right way, in a place as comfortable as your own kitchen. We pride ourselves on our clean fresh fare, our slow roasted meats, and our delicious California inspired healthy-happy options. [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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Rito's Mexican Food

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

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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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Athena Pita

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Westside Les's Too Sports Bar

No-nonsense, wood-paneled joint with bar food, cocktails & beer, plus pool tables & outdoor seats. [read more]

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Salsitas

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

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