Macayo’s Mexican Kitchen

For more than a half-century, this local chain has been serving up sopapillas, enchiladas, and rellenos. Don’t take our word for it–ask President Obama, who stopped here for dinner during a post-election visit to Phoenix. The story goes that the chimichanga was invented here, and we tend to believe it – this signature dish says […]

Macayo’s Mexican Kitchen

For more than a half-century, this local chain has been serving up sopapillas, enchiladas, and rellenos. Don’t take our word for it–ask President Obama, who stopped here for dinner during a post-election visit to Phoenix. The story goes that the chimichanga was invented here, and we tend to believe it – this signature dish says […]

Macayo’s Mexican Kitchen

For more than a half-century, this local chain has been serving up sopapillas, enchiladas, and rellenos. Don’t take our word for it–ask President Obama, who stopped here for dinner during a post-election visit to Phoenix. The story goes that the chimichanga was invented here, and we tend to believe it – this signature dish says […]

Machete Azteca

Machete Azteca is a West Phoenix restaurant that specializes in Mexico City-style fare. Most of the menu is dedicated to the house specialty, 16-inch quesadillas known as machetes, which are stuffed with regional delicacies like huitlacoche, squash blossoms and sesos. Huaraches, the long, oblong-shaped corn masa patties topped with beans, cheese and grilled meats, are […]

MADE Art Boutique

This independent boutique natures handmade wares from local artists. MADE art boutique is more than just a shop though, it’s also a community gathering place where Downtown residents can attend workshops and receptions. Owner Cindy Dach is a pioneer in the Roosevelt Row scene and her little boutique is a symbol of the success of […]

Magnum’s Cigars Wine & Liquor

Though it seems a little out of place in a northside strip mall, Magnum’s is worth the trip for cigar lovers in search of a tasteful place for a puff and a pour. Past a sizable retail selection of beer, wine, and spirits you’ll find a 450-square-foot walk-in humidor and a sophisticated, Prohibition-style speakeasy. The […]

The Main Ingredient Ale House

Owner Matt Diamond might’ve honed his chops at some of the Valley’s best wine bars, but he and his wife Courtney decided to call their restaurant an “ale house” instead, offering five AZ craft brews among the eight on tap, along with 20 bottles and cans. There’s still wine, of course, as well as a […]

Main Street Billiards

Most of Phoenix’s seedy pool places pale in comparison to this Mesa billiards establishment, since it’s clean, safe, and well lit. It’s ruled by tough-looking bouncers and counter help, so you’ll never worry about a cut-throat game of eight-ball resulting in your throat actually getting slit by some shark. All jokes aside, Main Street Billiards […]

Majerle’s Sports Grill

Majerle’s Sports Grill offers friendly staff serving up quality food, refreshing drinks and good times in stylish and comfortable digs. The state-of-the-art audio/video system and cool patio is a great place to dig into Cory’s Old School Nachos, warm tortilla chips covered with spicy ground beef, homemade cheese sauce, then topped with green onions, black […]