Mi Patio Mexican Restaurant

This clean, small restaurant really does have a patio feel, thanks to light, white furniture and lots of windows. Its mix of Mexican and Greek dishes makes it unique, and some of the offerings–like fry bread and tomatillo sauce–are hard to find elsewhere. Warning: The appetizer platter is enormous.

Micky’s Hot Dogs

Micky’s Hot Dogs is well-known by Sonoran dog connoisseurs for its consistency in hours, location, and quality. Though we think their dog could use a bit more bacon (we had to check to make sure it actually had some after our first bite), we love to drop in anytime we’re near downtown Mesa for a […]

Middle Eastern Bakery & Deli

Small Middle Eastern grocery and restaurant that serves terrific lamb kebabs, kibbe, and baba ghanouj, as well as baked treats like baklava and crisp cookies filled with dates. Dining area is limited, but romantic, with a mural of Bethlehem on one wall, and a TV set hanging from the ceiling showing belly dancing. Grocery features […]