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BBQ Related Topics => BBQ Restaurants => Topic started by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on November 01, 2009, 05:33:52 pm
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Hey all, we have a few judges flying in for the Sun City Festival cook-off and they have asked me to recommend a good Authentic Mexican Restaurant they can go to while they are out here.
What's everyone's suggestions??
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Have them try Las Cazueles. It's actually close to the event.
http://www.lascazuelas.ad-world.com/ (http://www.lascazuelas.ad-world.com/)
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Nino's Mexican Food Restaurant
(623) 931-3572
10659 W Grand Ave, Ste 13, Sun City, AZ 85351
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Via DeLosantos
9120 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
(602) 997-6239
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Filiberto's (32nd St & Shea) ;D
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ANY-Berto's. Carolina's is good, too. Great fresh tortillas there.
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I'm a fan of Carolinas. Los Dos Molinos is good, too. Plus, I like the food courts in any of the Ranch Markets.
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I was thinking Carolina's also. The best tortillas. Anywhere.
I've heard that Los Dos Molinas is pretty good, and they serve some hot food. I need to step it up. The 2 habs & 2 serranos weren't enough for me in my chili..
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Have them try Las Cazueles. It's actually close to the event.
http://www.lascazuelas.ad-world.com/ (http://www.lascazuelas.ad-world.com/)
Oh, wow! I've eaten there! I seem to remember thinking, "Wow. That was good!" But it would have been about 4-6 years ago...
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Im not sure of the spelling but I like La Prilla Suza. I wish Richardsons was open again!!!! Although it's not "Traditional" and more of a new mexican style it is still a great resturaunt! Oh yeah, there is always Teepee's
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La Parilla Suiza. ;D
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That's correct, Smitty. I'm not sure I'd rate their food as top notch, last time I ate there, it was rather mediocre. And Tee Pee is ok, but not the greatest, but if it's ok for W, the former President, it must be decent.
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A lot of long-time residents like the TeePee. It never did a lot for me. La Parilla Suiza (the Swiss Grill) is good, but different. It's out of Mexico City. I believe the name was derived from their dishes of broiled, melted cheese, much like a Swiss fondue. It is mighty tasty stuff with their mesquite-grilled green onions (cebollitas al carbon) and fresh tortillas to fold it all up in. :P
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For nostalgia, I head over to Los Olivos in Scottsdale, still pretty good, but old style Mex with lots of cheese and sauce. Los Sombreros, also in South Scottsdale (North Tempe?) Is excellent.
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Two good choices!
My best local Mexican food memories are from the 50's. My family would go to a little dive at Central & Buckeye called the El Rey Cafe. I still dream of their tacos! It's long gone. I think it's now part of a parking lot for St. Anthony's Church.
I grew up near the original Garcia's at 35th Avenue & McDowell. It was a hole-in-the-wall. The bigger one at 35th Ave. & Encanto was built much later by the Garcia family after their non-compete ran out with Famous Restaurants, Inc.-- the company that bought them. Then the Garcia kids opened up Julio G's-- named after their father. The parents did very well in the sale, seen tooling around in his & her Rolls. 8)
It's easy to discount Garcia's and Macayo's as merely big chains, but both are still using most of their same old family recipes from when they were Mom & Pops. I know. I ate there then...and occasionally now. (I work across the street from the original Woody's Macayo on Central, south of Indian School)
All this talk has made me hungry! I may have to head to La Fonda-- a pretty good AZ-style mom & pop at Scottsdale & Shea.
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My stepson works at Julio G's at P.V. Mall. Not bad food there. I'll suggest not to go to El Torito. For reasons I won't in into, just trust me. I'll never eat at a Church's Chicken either. I'll pass that wisdom onto you, my friends. Trust me.
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Julio G's is pretty good, fo sho.
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If you're looking for something near the Competion (and Holiday Inn). I second Crash's recommendation of Las Cazueles on Dysart between Grand Ave and Bell Rd. It's not much in the way of ambiance and atmosphere. Very little decor, just tables and chairs with a bar and a kitchen in the back. However the food is very good, authentic, and the menu features a lot of Mexican seafood dishes that you don't find at most mexican restaurants.
Looks like I need to try Nino's on Grand. Thanks for the tip.
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We really liked Manny's. Just yelp it.
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A place that's kinda quick Mex and not too far from the comp. site is Mixteca @ 67th Ave/Bell. It's not really 'authentic' per se but every dish I've had has been very solid-flavorful, and their salsa bar is quite good too. Carolina's machaca (and as previously mentioned their tortillas) are tough to beat Cave Creek/Cactus.
Dumpy Mexican, Las Glorias gets my vote @ Northern/19th Ave.
For a neat experience head to Tradiciones @ Roosevelt/16th St next to the Ranch Market. This is always someplace we take out of towners, great patio for sippin' cervezas or margaritas :) The food is spot on as well.
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Some people won't agree with the quality but the closest mexican food place to the comp is going to be Macayo's. I like it, growing up here in Az it is always pretty good and I have never gotten sick. Bell and Reems 10 minutes from festival.
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That particular Macayo's is a good call due to proximity and representation of AZ-Mex Sonoran-style chow.
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I work in Gila Bend and everyone that I work with swear that Sofia's IS MEXICAN. It's a nice drive.
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Is sofia's on the right side of the road really small? It used to be something else another restaurant.
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Man, Have I got my work cut out for me or what?! BbQ, authentic Mexcian, and a cowboy steak cookout :P
Carolinas for sure, it all starts with the tortilla. Las Cazueles, at least twice, and I love dumpy Mexican dive joints so, I must try Las Glorias.
We'll also be spending some time in Sedona, what would the experts recommend as a can't miss restaurant .
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See Chuck, I told you our members were great. Can't wait to hear your Review of which ever ones you try..
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Cafe Elote in Sedona:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-elote-sedona
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There's a place that's been on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. It's in a gas station at 7th Street and Union Hills. I think it's Roberto's, or SOMEberto's. I still haven't had a chance to eat there, so I can't vouch for it.
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Sorry...correction, 7th AVENUE and Union Hills.
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Cafe Elote in Sedona:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-elote-sedona
Okay, now my mouth is watering. Can a man eat 5 Mexican meals, 2 bbq feasts, and a steak extravaganza, in 4 days... I think so.
Stay hungry my friends.
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Some people won't agree with the quality but the closest mexican food place to the comp is going to be Macayo's. I like it, growing up here in Az it is always pretty good and I have never gotten sick. Bell and Reems 10 minutes from festival.
...at 95 MPH.
sorry. Seemed like forever!!
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Sorry...correction, 7th AVENUE and Union Hills.
Sorry, but I fail to see anything at that intersection other than CHICAGO GYROS!! :P
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Mmmmmm...gyros. I love gyros. Which probably explains why I haven't made it to that mexican restaurant!
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Are those MEXICAN Gyros??
Shell station, SE coroner. Cuz the food is to die for...hahaha. I've not eaten there.
Roberto's Mexican Food
675 W. Union Hills Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Tel: (602) 439-7279
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You sure have alot of information for someone who's never eaten there. ;)
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...at 95 MPH.
sorry. Seemed like forever!!
I timed it on the way back from quail hunting on Sunday took 12 minutes at most going down Bell rd. I live right there at Bell and Reems. I went in to check out where we were going to be at and then we timed it back to the house.
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In case your ever in the 713 Area code...
There is no substitute - http://lopezmexicanrestaurant.com/index.html
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I timed it on the way back from quail hunting on Sunday took 12 minutes at most going down Bell rd. I live right there at Bell and Reems. I went in to check out where we were going to be at and then we timed it back to the house.
OK FINE!
:D
Sorry. Somewhere I got the idea that it was 25 miles out. And last year, it seemed like it. Of course, getting to Surprise from even Peoria always seemed like 25 miles itself. Maybe that 'splains it. Thank Q for correcting me. Bah.
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No offense, RangerJurena. But here in the Southwest, we favor genuine Sonoran-style Mexican food, not food from "back east." ;) 8)
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No offense, RangerJurena. But here in the Southwest, we favor genuine Sonoran-style Mexican food, not food from "back east." ;) 8)
Which is good, saves me money and calories by not eating the "genuine" stuff.
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Heck, you gotta admit each regional style is "genuine" to the locals. It's easy to break the styles out as represented by their locally-based chains. Cal-Mex has El Torito, Taco Bell and Del Taco as its representatives; AZ-Mex has Macayo's, Garcia's and Any-berto's; and Tex-Mex has On The Border and Pancho's. :angel: Texas is also home to Chili's, Macaroni Grill, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Pizza Hut, T.G.I.Friday's, 7-Eleven, Whataburger, Bennigan's, Cici's, Chuck E. Cheese, Tony Roma's, Fuddrucker's, Schlotzky's and more.
New Mexico has no big chains, but distinctively good food. We thank them for that...and for separating us from Texas. ;)
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With that being said Mark, Does anyone even know what "Authentic Mexican Food Is?
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With that being said Mark, Does anyone even know what "Authentic Mexican Food Is?
I can always tell a few hours after i eat it if it was authentic
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That's an honest answer. :laugh:
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There's also a Rio Mirage on Litchfield and Bell.
BUT..If you're going to be near union hills and 7th avenue, then you also have to stop by Chino Bandidos on 19th Avenue and Greenway. It's not traditional mexican food, but this place is legendary with the locals and was also featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. I no longer work in the area, but we still make regular Chino runs at least once every couple of months.
If there's lettuce and cheese on your taco... It's not authentic.
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I agree about Chino's! It's not authentic, but it's a must for me when I've got company from out of town. I'm a Chino finatic. 8B 9Q with black beans and white rice is my usual. The emerald chicken is a hit with the first-timers who like a mild dish.
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Chino's! Just a healthy mile from my front door. Jerk Fried Rice!
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Yeah, Dave, JFR is good, topped with some pollo diablo. Yum!
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We should descend upon them in numbers. With numbers, since that's how we'd order. I do believe on line or fax ordering is possible. They'd love that!
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I've got Chino on speed dial. Makes it easier to phone in an order when picking it up on the way home. I've seen numbers in there. After the DDD episode, even the back room was packed. And they were waiting for orders. It was crazy. I've never seen them so busy. I've been to the other location in Chandler a few times too.
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Didn't they have a location years ago around 39th Ave. & Thomas? I swear I ate there a good 25 years ago. Also, I thought there was a place by the same name in Payson or somewhere.
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Not a Chino Bandido. The 19th Ave and Greenway location is the original. For those of you in the east valley who haven't yet had the experience, there's a second location at Dobson and Chandler that's been open a few years.
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Los Favritos is a favrito of mine. I usually stop off at the one on Chandler Blvd and the 101. Love the Carne Asada burrito!
Of course, for killer pork tacos, it is hard to beat Guedo's in Downtown Chandler.
In Tucson, there is a taco stand on Grant called Molcas, about 5 minutes east of the I-10. Some of the best Carne Asada you are likely to have. The tortillas are to die for. I think they have a restaurant also in Tucson down in the barrio area.
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What about Carlos O'briens, isn't it authentic to Phoenix?
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Yeah. Carlos O'Brien's is quite representative of the Arizonan-Sonoran style. Things like cheese crisps (not quesadillas), chimichangas, and hot sauce (not salsa) define it. Free chips & hot sauce when you sit down is a birthright too. I swear I never even had the chunky tomato stuff (like Pace) until I was about 15. I'm still not much of a fan of it. I think Carolinas makes the quintessential AZ-Mex hot sauce. I buy it by the pint every time I get a dozen hot-off-the-grill flour tortillas. :P Their menudo (only sold on Sat.) is the best in town IMHO.
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The chips and salsa at Carlos O'Briens is a problem. I eat too much of it .
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Didn't they have a location years ago around 39th Ave. & Thomas? I swear I ate there a good 25 years ago. Also, I thought there was a place by the same name in Payson or somewhere.
D'ya mean the Chinese/Mexican place that used to be on Indian School just E of Grand by any chance? I remember seeing that, and I think I ate there once when I first visited Phx in the mid 80s, shortly before moving here.
Los Favritos is a favrito of mine. I usually stop off at the one on Chandler Blvd and the 101. Love the Carne Asada burrito!
Of course, for killer pork tacos, it is hard to beat Guedo's in Downtown Chandler.
In Tucson, there is a taco stand on Grant called Molcas, about 5 minutes east of the I-10. Some of the best Carne Asada you are likely to have. The tortillas are to die for. I think they have a restaurant also in Tucson down in the barrio area.
Theres a little taco stand at Camelback and 27th, Taco Mex or sumpin, has carnitas 'street' tacos for 89 cents. Really good stuff. I believe they have all the tongue, tripe and other 'yukky' stuff there too. And Burger Factory, too. Don't they serve "all that" stuff too?
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The last time I was at the Hamburger Factory did.
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KITCH, if you havn't tried tongue tacos, they are really, really good!! some folks don't like food that can taste you back!! also does CARLOS OBRIENS still serve blue mugaritas?
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...some folks don't like food that can taste you back!! ...
That's pretty much what I'm thinkin'. In absence of a "YUK" face...:-X
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I like beef tongue. It's a muscle, not an organ meat, so it's more like eating chicken gizzards rather than chicken liver. (both of which I like) Tacos de cesas is the one I haven't tried. Beef brains.
By the way, There's a dumpy Chinese buffet at 15th Ave & Indian School that serves both Chinese and Mexican food. I used to go there about once a week and start off with a bowl of menudo before moving on to the stir-frys.
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Mmmm Tripe. Uh...I'd rather eat raw fish! Or pass the tofu!
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Then you probably wouldn't like tripas de leche (aka udder gut). It's the internal plumbing of a dairy cow. These straw-sized tubes of tripas grill into something akin to Slim Jims. Chewy, but actually not too bad. :-\
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Let's start a new thread" What hasn't Mark eaten" :o
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Haggis?
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I've never had haggis. Didn't have the guts. ;D
Didn't have Eva Longoria. Didn't have the opportunity. ::)
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I've never had haggis. Didn't have the guts. ;D
Didn't have Eva Longoria. Didn't have the opportunity. ::)
Hell with the opportunity, just send Eva. >:D
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Las Cazuelas was the ticket. Exactly what I was looking for. Frosty beers, great food and it was less than a mile from where we were staying. Thanks for the tip Crash.
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Hell with the opportunity, just send Eva. >:D
Nope, I asked first!
[Homer voice] MMmmm Eva! (With a drool thrown in for good measure.} [/Homer]
Guys, here's one that is out of the way, but he does good business, AND, it's a hole-in-the-wall. Adrians #2, on Main Street, in between Alma School and Extension. Tell Fernando (the owner) that you know Stevie-B, and he'll probably charge you more. Fernando's been calling me that, from before I moved back to Mesa.
steve, also known as Stevie-B
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Growing up in Tucson I found that northern Sonoran cooking made a signature flavor that is indigenous to Tucson. I can't explain the difference, but there is one...aside from the obvious carne seca which I never found anywhere else. Anyway that style of Sonoran cooking has always been comfort food. There are several places in south Tucson and of course el charro downtown. My favorite of all has to be Mi Nidito on south 4th ave.
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Two very good places, Bear... and both well represent the style of Sonoran Mexican food of Tucson. Also I like grabbing a green chile burro made by the Native American grandmothers outside San Xavier del Bac. On Sundays, they set up lean-to's in the dirt lot of the Mission and handmake tortillas on a sheet of tin heated by a mesquite fire. Some of the best eating anywhere. Worth the drive from Phoenix.