Restaurant Listings
 The following restaurants are noteworthy establishments from around the Valley that specialize in a variety of cuisines, from Mexican to Chinese, Cuban to American. Please confirm information before visiting, and we solicit your help in correcting any errors in this guide. Price categories reflect average dinner entrée prices; drinks, tax and tip are extra. Happy dining!
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Mexican
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Abuelo’s
Mexican
West Valley, Arizona - 16092 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr., Peoria - 623-878-8282 - $$
Constructed to look like Mexican haciendas, these Texas-based corporate restaurants offer hearty Mexican food with a decidedly Tex-Mex accent. Expect large portions and lots of spice. Don’t miss the fundido del mar appetizer or a side of papas con chile, and save room for chocolate flan. Lunch and dinner daily. Other locations: Chandler (480-855-0960)
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Aunt Chilada’s Squaw Peak
Mexican
Phoenix, Arizona - 7330 N. Dreamy Draw Dr. - 602-944-1286 - $$
The historic building that now houses this romantic Old World restaurant was built in the 1880s. Today, it’s part of Hilton’s Pointe at Squaw Peak Resort, serving Sonoran-style Mexican food and including everything from fideo to fried ice cream. Go for Sunday breakfast and you’ll be treated to a complimentary chocolate fountain, served with fruit and cream puffs. Lunch and dinner daily, breakfast Su.
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Barrio Café
Mexican
Phoenix, Arizona - 2814 N. 16th St. - 602-636-0240 - $$$
Funky, crowded and tons of fun, that’s the lowdown on this popular Mexican restaurant – located in the barrio and specializing in food from central and southern Mexico. Don’t miss the tableside guacamole, the cochinita pibil or the churros for dessert. Lunch Tu-F, dinner Tu-Sa, lunch and dinner Su.
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Blue Agave
Mexican
Scottsdale, Arizona - 4280 N. Drinkwater Blvd. - 480-429-1123 - $$
Although traditional Mexican dishes are served, the best reason to visit this contemporary Mexican is for specialties such as the poblano steak, the crab chimi and the snapper tostada with guava vinaigrette. Lunch and dinner daily. Other location: North Scottsdale (480-419-6375)
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Café Poca Cosa
Mexican/Southwestern
Tucson, Arizona - 88 E. Broadway - 520-622-6400 - $$
If and when you get fed up with borin’ Sonoran, try this wildly hip little spot for chef-owner Suzana Davila’s Alta Cuisina Mexicana. It’s all good, as well as ever-changing. Cute patio, too. Lunch and dinner M-Sa.
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Cantina Laredo
Mexican
Scottsdale, AZ - 7361 E. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Gilbert - 480-951-3807 - $$-$$$
This cantina pairs a sophisticated casual dining experience with gourmet Mexican food, like the Cameron poblano asada, a steak wrapped around a poblano pepper filled with shrimp and Monterey jack cheese. Don’t miss the margaritas made with fresh squeezed lime juice and the guacamole made table-side.
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Carolina’s Mexican Food
Mexican
Phoenix, Arizona - 1202 E. Mohave St. - 602-252-1503 - $
By 11 a.m., this bare-bones South Phoenix stalwart is knee-deep in customers, lined up for homey, straightforward tacos, tamales, burritos and enchiladas. The smart ones take home a few packages of Carolina’s huge and amazing tortillas, made fresh daily. Breakfast, lunch and dinner M-Sa.
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Casa Reynoso
Mexican
East Valley, Arizona - 3138 S. Mill Ave., Tempe - 480-966-0776 - $
One of the East Valley’s oldest and most popular restaurants, Casa Reynoso offers all the usual Sonoran favorites in a comfortable, old-fashioned setting. Check out the Gollo Burro, filled with pork, green chiles, onions and whole beans. Lunch and dinner Tu-Su. Other location: Chandler (480-753-6641)
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Chipotle
Mexican
Phoenix, Arizona - 4423 E. Thomas Rd. - 602-522-2394 - $
Fast-food goes gourmet at these clean and crisp-looking restaurants, devoted to build-your-own burritos. Try the carnitas, made from free-range pork from Niman Ranch. Lunch and dinner daily.
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Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila
Mexican
Scottsdale, Arizona - 7228 E. First Ave - 480-970-9002 - $$
This lively, colorful cantina in Old Town falls short of expectations, but the concept is so dead-on we can’t help giving them the benefit of the doubt. Plus, the fresh margaritas (made with premium tequilas) are excellent. Tacos come 13 different ways and can be ordered by the platter. Great Kahlua flan. Lunch and dinner M-Sa
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