

The sandwich place with a philanthropic philosophy continues its expansion into Tempe, after recently opening a location in central Phoenix. One month you're on our closings list and the next, you've got a shiny new location right on Roosevelt Row, replacing Oliver's Sophisticated Bean. MJ's is on the southeast corner of Washington and 24th Streets. There's a new barbecue joint to try in Central Phoenix. Don’t leave without trying the house dessert: a churro ice cream sandwich featuring a thick slab of vanilla ice cream cemented between two sugar-encrusted, freshly fried churros. The Peruvian ceviche salad, meanwhile, is a crisp, texture-rich, delicious antidote to warm weather. Try it with the restaurant’s heavenly, ultra-fresh miso slaw. The house RoRo Burger, a saucy, well-cooked burger squeezed into an English muffin, brilliantly dressed in a sweet-spicy Russian sauce, already seems to be destined to become a local classic. The menu is described as “food from streets, beaches, carts, and trucks,” which essentially translates to casual and creative globally inspired fare that includes burgers, tacos, and salads. This “micro-restaurant” on Roosevelt Row happens to be one of the most satisfying new restaurants around downtown Phoenix.
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The pork on the latter is slightly sweet and full of deep, earthy garlic notes.ĭon’t be fooled by The Dressing Room’s tiny menu and limited square footage. Highlights include the savory green chile and cochinita pibil tacos. The Margarita en la Casa, for instance, is paired with a full-size fruit paleta that you can suck down, or simply let melt right into your drink.

Don’t skip over the drink menu, which has fun with traditional Mexican cocktails. For its first foray into Mexican food, the group has tapped executive chef Jorge Gomez, who riffs on regional Mexican cooking with considerable panache. Ladera Taverna y Cocina is the latest effort from Genuine Concepts, the team behind stylish neighborhood outposts like The Vig and Linger Longer Lounge. The newest outpost offers all the same classics - homemade tortillas, enchiladas, menudo, and more. Original Carolina's Mexican Food, AvondaleĬarolina's, a longtime Valley favorite for casual Mexican cuisine, headed west this year, expanding into Avondale. Instead, just head to the standalone location on Rural Road in Tempe - the first Arizona-based brick and mortar location of the famous food truck. You don't have to hop on a plane to grab the city's ubiquitous chicken and rice, served from carts on corners across the city. Courtesy of The Halal Guys Halal Guys, Tempe
