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Phoenix, AZ

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Paradise Valley Burger Company: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Paradise Valley Burger CompanySee Paradise Valley Burger Company Video ($)
(1899 ratings)

4001 E Bell Rd Map It!
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 535-4930
www.paradisevalleyburgerc...
  • Booze Burger
    2​ beef patties beer battered & fried, smothered w/ a green chili/vodka/bacon cream sauce; topped off w/ smoked fresno chilis pickled in whiskey; looks good
  • Country Fried Burger
    burger country fried, smothered in gravy w/ crispy fried; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1899 ratings
opened in 2011; offering milkshakes plus traditional & creative specialty burgers; "fresh ingredients, unique food, and above all high quality" (from its website); Other Recipes: Green Chili, Bacon and Vodka Cream Sauce
Tacos Chiwas: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Tacos Chiwas ($$)
(930 ratings)

1028 E Indian School Rd Map It!
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 358-8830
www.tacoschiwas.com
  • Barbacoa Tacos
    shredded beef on corn-based tortilla; looks good
  • Deshebrada Gorditas Roja
    shredded beef, refried beans gorditas (similar to pita pockets) w/ red sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
930 ratings
family owned & operated preparing fresh food from recipes that have been passed down through generations
Barrio Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Barrio CafeSee Barrio Cafe Video ($$)
(1839 ratings)

2814 N 16th St Map It!
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 636-0240
www.barriocafe.com
  • Chiles en Nogada
    chef's iconic dish; roasted poblano pepper filled w/ chicken, apple, pear, dried apricot & pecans, in a almond cream sauce & "finished w/ the colors of the (Mexican) flag" (cilantro, queso fresco & pomegranate seeds
  • Cochinita Pibil
    Yucatan-style pulled pork; pork marinated in achiote & sour orange, wrapped in a banana leaf & slow-roasted over night; topped w/ pickled red onion & Yucantan-style pico de gallo; "I have had the 'last meal' on Triple-D so many times, but I've got to tell you without doubt that is one of the best"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Mojarra San Agustin
    achiote & sour orange rubbed tilapia topped w/ onion, garlic & citrus, wrapped in banana leaf & grilled
4.0 out of 5
1839 ratings
est. 2002; serving Mexican cuisine and carrying 250 tequilas; "three colorful dining rooms and bar make up this engagingly funky place whose menu pictures a red-faced bandito who looks as if he's waited too long for his food" (from its website)
Chino Bandido: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Chino BandidoSee Chino Bandido Video ($$)
(2313 ratings)

310 W Bell Rd Map It!
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 375-3639
www.chinobandido.com
  • Jade Red Chicken
    fried chicken strips, deep-fried & covered in red sauce; can be served on rice or as a quesadilla; looks good
  • Machaca
    shredded beef w/ garlic, onion, tomato & cilantro; can be served in quesadilla, burrito or in fried rice
  • Pollo Diablo
    lightly coated, deep-fried chicken w/ garlic, onions & red hot peppers; "If you're from Iowa, you probably can't handle it!"
  • Emerald Chicken
    teriyaki marinated grilled chicken breast served w/ ginger/green onion sauce
4.0 out of 5
2313 ratings
#41 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1990; combo/fusion of Chinese & Mexican; started as a 1000-sq-ft, 16-seat "hole-in-the-wall" that expanded to 5000-sq-ft w/ 150 seats; another location in Chandler, AZ
La Santisima: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
La SantisimaSee La Santisima Video ($$)
(2520 ratings)

4117 N 16th St Map It!
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 254-6330
www.lasantisimagourmet.co...
  • Nagada Tacos
    soft tacos w/ ground beef, ground pork w/ fruit mix, green pepper, creamy sauce, pomegranate; colors of white, red & green to symbolize the Mexican flag; "like Mexican Thanksgiving in a taco" -Guy Fieri
  • Oaxaca Black Mole Chicken Shark Taco
    Oaxacan specialty; legendary blend of spices, chiles, nuts & chocolate made into a rich & flavorful sauce, mixed w/ shredded chicken; served on soft taco shells; "one of the best [moles] ever...that's like Mexican mole Disneyland" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2520 ratings
authentic cuisine inspired by the heart of Mexico; Other Recipes: Smoked Marlin Tacos
Los Taquitos: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Los Taquitos ($)
(1081 ratings)

4747 E Elliot Rd Map It!
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 753-4370
www.ltgrill.com
  • Carnitas Taco
    "up there with some of the best (tacos) I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Chicken Burrito
  • Green Chili Pork
    California pepper, poblano pepper, jalapenos, tomatillos, & cilantro blended & cooked w/ pork for 30 minutes; can be served in a burrito, taco, enchilada, or bowl
4.0 out of 5
1081 ratings
started as selling tacos from a food truck; Other Recipes: Camarones a La Diabla
Matt's Big Breakfast: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Matt's Big BreakfastSee Matt's Big Breakfast Video ($$)
(2613 ratings)

825 N 1st St Map It!
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 254-1074
www.mattsbigbreakfast.com
  • Pork chop in Pesto
  • Waffles
  • Salami Scrambled
4.0 out of 5
2613 ratings
"fancy hands"; only use cage-free eggs from humanely-raised chickens, grain-fed natural Iowa pork and Angus beef; long wait on weekends; moved from 801 N 1st St location (shown at airing)
St. Francis Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
St. Francis Restaurant [CLOSED]See St. Francis Restaurant Video ($$)
(2095 ratings)

111 E Camelback Rd Map It!
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 200-8111
  • Pig Dip Sandwich
    top seller; wood-roasted pork loin, prosciutto, bacon, caramelized onion, and gruyere on house baguette; served w/ side of pork au jus; "that's got to be within the top 5 best pork sandwiches I've ever had, combining that with the top 5 best dip sandwiches I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Iron Skillet Pancake
    available for brunch only; olive oil, dark chocolate, berry compote, maple syrup & whipped creme fraiche
  • Meatballs
    Moroccan spice, tomato sauce, pearl pasta, olive oil toast; oven-roasted
4.0 out of 5
2095 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2009; custom wood-burning oven that is used to make a component of nearly every dish served
Wild Thaiger: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Wild ThaigerSee Wild Thaiger Video ($$)
(876 ratings)

2631 N Central Ave Map It!
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 241-8995
www.wildthaiger.com
  • Dragon Eggz
    dumplings stuffed w/ pork & crab, served w/ tangy dipping sauce; option of steamed or fried; looks good
  • Mu Yang
    skewered & grilled lean marinated BBQ pork, coconut sticky rice & tangy papaya salad; looks good
4.0 out of 5
876 ratings
family-owned & operated; celebrity chef Beau MacMillan makes special visit
Duce: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
DuceSee Duce Video ($$)
(955 ratings)

525 S Central Ave Map It!
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 866-3823
theducephx.com
  • Chicken Pot Pie Jar
    pot pie baked & served in a half-sized jam-mason jar
  • Mac and Cheese Muffins
    mini muffins of mac-and-cheese, panko-bottom-and-top breaded & baked; looks good
3.5 out of 5
955 ratings
shopping-boxing-food-bar "playground" located in a warehouse w/ a 1965 streamline trailer; "forgotten but unforgettable trailer made dishes reminiscent of Mom's 1960s kitchen" (from its website)
Giuseppe's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Giuseppe's ($$)
(516 ratings)

2824 E Indian School Rd Map It!
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 381-1237
www.giuseppeson28th.com
  • Bolognese Ragu
    top seller; beef, sausage, ground turkey & shredded chicken; served w/ homemade pasta; "wow, that's crazy good. You've gotta come try this."-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Pork Shanks
    fan favorite; topped w/ sweated chopped veggies, tomato sauce & roasted; served on homemade pasta
3.5 out of 5
516 ratings
adobe diner w/ only 12 tables serving Southwestern-style; owner/chef is world-class cellist including a 9-year gig in Florence, Italy; Other Recipes: Penne a la Santa Fe
Over Easy: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Over EasySee Over Easy Video ($$)
(822 ratings)

4730 E Indian School Rd Map It!
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 468-3447
www.eatatovereasy.com
3.5 out of 5
822 ratings
also in Scottsdale, AZ
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Phoenix, AZ

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