The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Phoenix | West Valley

1. • Ta'carbon Mexican Grill 68

   • Classic Mexican (Sonoran) Taco Shop
   
   

   1. Phoenix New Times
      Top 100 Restaurants

   2. AZ Central
      100 metro Phoenix essentials

   3. Phoenix New Times
      Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Carne Asada

   
   

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   • 5834 W Camelback Rd, Glendale, AZ | West Valley
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2. • Barley & Smoke 68

   • Sultry Speakeasy
   
   

   1. Phoenix New Times
      Top 100 Restaurants

   2. AZ Central
      100 metro Phoenix essentials

   3. Phoenix Magazine
      Top 100 Dishes of Arizona | Pork Belly

   
   

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   • 10144 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria, AZ | West Valley
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3. • Great Wall Cuisine 65

   • Old-School Chinese (Cantonese) Restaurant
   
   

   1. Phoenix New Times
      Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Dim Sum

   2. Phoenix New Times
      Best of Phoenix 2025 | Best Dim Sum

   3. Eater Phoenix
      The 38 Best Restaurants in Phoenix

   
   

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   • 3446 W Camelback Rd, Unit 155, Phoenix, AZ | West Valley
   • Website
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4. • Pho 43 60

   • Tiny Vietnamese Pho Shop
   
   

   1. AZ Central
      100 metro Phoenix essentials

   2. Phoenix New Times
      Best of Phoenix 2025 | Best Pho

   3. Eater Phoenix
      The 38 Best Restaurants in Phoenix

   
   

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   • 2844 N 43rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ | West Valley
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5. • Ta'Carbon the Real Mexican Grill 55

   • Classic Mexican (Sonoran) Taco Shop
   
   

   1. Phoenix New Times
      Top 100 Restaurants

   2. AZ Central
      100 metro Phoenix essentials

   3. AZ Central
      100 metro Phoenix essentials

   
   

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   • 2929 N 43rd Ave Phoenix, AZ | West Valley
   • Website
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6. • Driftwood Coffee 46

   • Cozy Coffee Shop
   
   

   1. Phoenix New Times
      The 10 Best Coffee Shops in Phoenix

   2. Phoenix New Times
      Best of Phoenix 2024 | Mest Matcha

   
   

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   • 8295 W Jefferson St, Peoria, AZ | West Valley
   • Website
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7. • La Purisima Bakery 43

   • Iconic Mexican Bakery
   
   

   1. Phoenix New Times
      Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Mexican Bakery

   2. Eater Phoenix
      The Best Bakeries in Phoenix, Arizona

   
   

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   • 4533 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ | West Valley
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8. • Irish Wolfhound Pub 41

   
   

   1. Phoenix New Times
      The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

   2. Phoenix New Times
      Best of Phoenix 2025 | Best Irish Pub

   
   

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   • 16811 N Litchfield Rd, Unit 102, Surprise, AZ | West Valley

9. • Alebrijes Cafe & Grill 41

   • Airy Mexican (Oaxacan) Cafe
   
   

   1. Phoenix New Times
      Top 100 Restaurants

   2. Phoenix New Times
      Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Pazole

   
   

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   • 4900 N Litchfield Rd, Bldg B, Litchfield Park, AZ | West Valley
   • Website

10. • Mimi Forno Italiano 41

    • Neighborhood Southern Italian Trattoria
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Top 100 Restaurants

    2. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Pizza

    
    

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    • 3624 W Baseline Rd, Unit 174, Laveen, AZ | West Valley
    • Website
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11. • Easy Tiger Bar 38

    • Classic Dive Bar
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       Best bars in metro Phoenix

    2. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 4725 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ | West Valley
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12. • El Caprichoso Sonoran Hotdogs 38

    • Celebrated Mexican (Sonoran) Hot Dog Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Phoenix
       The Most Iconic Dishes in Phoenix | Sonoran Hot Dog

    2. Eater Phoenix
       The 38 Best Restaurants in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 2826 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ | West Valley
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13. • Taco Boys 25

    • Casual Mexican Taco Shop
    
    

    1. Foodist Awards
       Phenomenal Fast Casual Concept

    
    

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    • 9055 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ | West Valley
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14. • Blooming Donuts 23

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2025 | Best Doughnuts

    
    

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    • 9820 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Tolleson, AZ | West Valley

15. • Harbor Seafood Super Buffet 23

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2025 | Best Asian Buffet

    
    

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    • 10030 N Metro Pkwy Phoenix, AZ | West Valley

16. • Crazy Mike's Wings 23

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2025 | Best Chicken Wings

    
    

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    • 5350 W Bell Rd, Unit 130, Glendale, AZ | West Valley

17. • English Rose Tea Room 23

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2025 | Best Tea Room

    
    

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    • 201 Easy St, Unit 103, Carefree, AZ | West Valley

18. • Haus Murphy's 23

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2025 | Best German Restaurant

    
    

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    • 5739 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ | West Valley

19. • Fabio On Fire 23

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2025 | Best Italian Restaurant

    
    

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    • 8275 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria, AZ | West Valley

20. • Wild Pine Coffee 23

    • Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Phoenix Magazine
       2025 Best of the Valley | Best Neighborhood Coffee Shop: West Valley

    
    

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    • 20340 N Lake Pleasant Rd, Unit 110, Peoria, AZ | West Valley
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21. • Blue Corn Cafe & Bakery 23

    • Artisanal Bakery/Cafe
    
    

    1. Phoenix Magazine
       2025 Best of the Valley | Best Place to Have Quiche for Breakfast

    
    

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    • 7015 N 58th Ave, Glendale, AZ | West Valley
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22. • Japan Express 23

    • Fresh Japanese Fast Food
    
    

    1. Phoenix Magazine
       2025 Best of the Valley | Best Japanese Curry

    
    

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    • 5162 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ | West Valley
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23. • Tacos Veganos 23

    • Staple Mexican Vegan Taco Shop
    
    

    1. Phoenix Magazine
       2025 Best of the Valley | Best Vegan Tamales

    
    

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    • 1579 N Dysart Rd, Unit H, Avondale, AZ | West Valley
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24. • Tatemados 23

    • Authentic Mexican (Sonoran) Cowboy Taco Shop
    
    

    1. Phoenix Magazine
       2025 Best of the Valley | Best Salsa Bar

    
    

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    • 2919 N 59th Ave, Phoenix, AZ | West Valley
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25. • Oscar's Pier 83 23

    • Inexpensive Fish and Chips Spot
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Fast Food

    
    

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    • 18589 N 59th Ave, Unit 111, Glendale, AZ | West Valley
    • Website
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26. • Los Compadres Carniceria 23

    • No-Frills Mexican Carniceria
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Carnitas

    
    

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    • 425 N Central Ave, Avondale, AZ | West Valley
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27. • Taqueria El Trompo 23

    • Authentic Mexican Taco Shop
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Al Pastor

    
    

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    • 4434 W Thomas Rd, Unit 17, Phoenix, AZ | West Valley
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28. • Los Arbolitos de Cajeme 23

    • Surprising Mexican Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Place to Eat Before a Glendale Event

    
    

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    • 9380 W Westgate Blvd, Glendale, AZ | West Valley
    • Website
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29. • El Tataki Sushi Fusion 23

    • Swanky Japanese/Mexican Sushi Shop
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Mexican Sushi

    
    

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    • 10685 W Indian School Rd, Unit K, Avondale, AZ | West Valley
    • Website
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30. • Juanderful Tacos 23

    • Authentic Mexican Taco Shop
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Tacos

    
    

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    • 3650 W Camelback Rd, Ste 1, Phoenix, AZ | West Valley
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31. • El Rincon Poblano Mexican Grill 23

    • Authentic Mexican Restaurant
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Pueblan Food

    
    

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    • 3302 W Thomas Rd, Unit 1, Phoenix, AZ | West Valley
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32. • Wally Burger 23

    • Superhero-Loving Burger Shop
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Restaurant to Take a Geek

    
    

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    • 10222 N 43rd Ave, Unit 7, Glendale, AZ | West Valley
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33. • Tortas Manantial 23

    • Authentic Mexican Torta Shop
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Aguas Frescas

    
    

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    • 5950 W McDowell Rd, Unit 101, Phoenix, AZ | West Valley
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34. • La Mejor Barbacoa 23

    • Popular Mexican Restaurant
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Barbacoa

    
    

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    • 6522 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ | West Valley
    • Website

35. • Kasai 21

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2025 | Best Place to Eat Before a Glendale Event

    
    

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    • 9824 W Northern Ave, Peoria, AZ | West Valley

36. • Seido Sushi 21

    • Excellent Japanese Sushi Shop
    
    

    1. Phoenix Magazine
       2025 Best of the Valley | Best West Valley Sushi

    
    

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    • 4372 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ | West Valley
    • Website
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37. • Haldi Indian Cuisine - Surprise 21

    • Freewheeling Indian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Phoenix Magazine
       2025 Best of the Valley | Best Indian Cuisine: West Valley

    
    

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    • 13761 W Bell Rd, Unit B213, Surprise, AZ | West Valley
    • Website
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38. • Haldi Indian Cuisine 21

    • Freewheeling Indian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Phoenix Magazine
       2025 Best of the Valley | Best Indian Cuisine: West Valley

    
    

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    • 18561 N 59th Ave, Unit 122, Glendale, AZ | West Valley
    • Website
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39. • Casa de Falafel 20

    • Celebrated Middle Eastern Falafel Shop
    
    

    1. Phoenix Magazine
       Top 100 Dishes of Arizona | Falafel

    
    

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    • 4920 W Thunderbird Rd, Unit 119, Glendale, AZ | West Valley
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40. • Inca Fusion 20

    • Creative Peruvian Fusion Restaurant
    
    

    1. Phoenix Magazine
       Top 100 Dishes of Arizona | Tallarín Verde de Pollo

    
    

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    • 1619 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ | West Valley
    • Website
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41. • Cubanitas Kitchen 20

    • Traditional Cuban Restaurant
    
    

    1. Phoenix Magazine
       Top 100 Dishes of Arizona | Ropa Vieja

    
    

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    • 5704 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ | West Valley
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42. • D & Y Chinese Food 20

    • Authentic Chinese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Phoenix Magazine
       Top 100 Dishes of Arizona | Salt & Pepper Pork Chop

    
    

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    • 6666 W Peoria Ave #119-120, Glendale, AZ | West Valley
    • Website

43. • Fabio On Fire 20

    • Authentic Italian Panini/Gelateria
    
    

    1. Phoenix Magazine
       Top 100 Dishes of Arizona | Porchetta Panini

    
    

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    • 24775 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Ste 101, Peoria, AZ | West Valley
    • Website
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44. • Dazzo's Dog House 20

    • Classic Chicao Hot Dog Stand
    
    

    1. Phoenix Magazine
       Top 100 Dishes of Arizona | Italian Beef

    
    

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    • 6143 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ | West Valley
    • Website
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45. • Kiss the Cook Restaurant 18

    • Warm Cafe
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       100 metro Phoenix essentials

    
    

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    • 4915 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ | West Valley
    • Instagram

46. • Haru Sushi & Grill 18

    • Japanese Sushi Spot
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Top 100 Restaurants

    
    

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    • 20165 N 67th Ave, Unit B125, Glendale, AZ | West Valley
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47. • Los Pinos Surf And Turf 18

    • Relaxed Mexican Steakhouse
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       100 metro Phoenix essentials

    
    

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    • 3618 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ | West Valley
    • Website
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48. • Saddle Mountain Brewing Company 18

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 15651 W Roosevelt St, Goodyear, AZ | West Valley

49. • Los Armandos 18

    • Delicious Mexican Fast Food
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       100 metro Phoenix essentials

    
    

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    • 5820 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ | West Valley
    • Instagram

50. • Roman's Oasis 18

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 16825 W Yuma Rd, Goodyear, AZ | West Valley

51. • Bottega Pizzeria Ristorante 18

    • Classic Italian Pizzeria
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Top 100 Restaurants

    
    

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    • 19420 N 59th Ave, Unit C117, Glendale, AZ | West Valley
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52. • Eric's Family Barbecue 18

    • Top Texas-Style BBQ Shop
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Top 100 Restaurants

    
    

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    • 12345 W Indian School Rd, Avondale, AZ | West Valley
    • Instagram

53. • Fabio on Fire 18

    • Soulful Italian Pizzeria
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Top 100 Restaurants

    
    

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    • 8275 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Suite 101, Peoria, AZ | West Valley
    • Website
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54. • Hot Dogs La Yaquesita 18

    • Classic Mexican (Sonoran) Hot Dog Stand
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       100 metro Phoenix essentials

    
    

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    • 11498 W Buckeye Rd, Avondale, AZ | West Valley
    • Instagram

55. • Longbranch Saloon 18

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 10600 W Buckeye Rd, Tolleson, AZ | West Valley

56. • Aguila's Hidaway 18

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 1235 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ | West Valley

57. • Ponys Miches 18

    • Popular Mexican Taqueria
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       100 metro Phoenix essentials

    
    

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    • 725 S Estrella Pkwy, Unit 125, Goodyear, AZ | West Valley
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58. • Birrieria Obregon 2 18

    • Tasty Mexican Birrieria
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       100 metro Phoenix essentials

    
    

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    • 2500 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ | West Valley
    • Website
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59. • Opa Life Greek Cafe 18

    • Charming Greek Cafe
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       100 metro Phoenix essentials

    
    

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    • 9404 W Westgate Blvd, Unit C103, Glendale, AZ | West Valley
    • Website
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60. • Hopsology Taproom & Wine Bar 18

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 4925 W Bell Rd, Unit C9, Glendale, AZ | West Valley

61. • JD Campbell's 18

    • Neighborhood American Restaurant
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       100 metro Phoenix essentials

    
    

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    • 9098 W Pinnacle Peak Rd, Peoria, AZ | West Valley
    • Website
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62. • The Boyer Bakery 18

    • Welcoming Bakery
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       100 metro Phoenix essentials

    
    

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    • 13681 N Litchfield Rd, Unit 136, Surprise, AZ | West Valley
    • Website
    • Instagram

63. • El Cafezito 18

    • Small Coffee/Crepe Shop
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       100 metro Phoenix essentials

    
    

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    • 7540 W Indian School Rd, Unit A4, Phoenix, AZ | West Valley
    • Website
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