Whether you want a margarita on the rocks or something more unorthodox, these bars and restaurants sling some of the best cocktails this side of the I-17.
- Bodega
Everything about Bodega exudes an upbeat Latin vibe inspired by Miami and its Cuban culture. The tropically inclined cocktail menu offers variously flavored mojitos and clever presentations.
6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale, 623-877-7673, bodegaaz.com - Mochilero Kitchen
This colorful Latin restaurant is the brainchild of siblings Jorge Cota and Meliza Miranda, who had the dandy idea to bring regional Mexican cuisine to an underserved area of town. Bring it all home to the Sonoran Desert with a prickly pear paloma.
6791 W. Happy Valley Rd., Peoria, 623-440-5588, mochilerokitchen.com - Urban Agave
Alongside a wide variety of suavely cosmopolitan tequila and lime cocktails in “house or skinny” form, this Mexican gastropub has a menu of slyly upscale tacos.
6685 W. Beardsley Rd., Glendale, 623-561-6674, urban-agave.com
