Good food amd excellent value! Would definitely go back. Only 4 stars because fries were lomp and…read moregreasy. Partner had fish tacos and would go back for them as well. Total boll fpr both meals...$12.

EVIT Bistro 13 sits on the south side of Main Street in west Mesa and is easily passed by; but you…read moreshould look for it and stop in for a bite to eat. Situated in front of a Standard Restaurant Supply store and, appropriately, next to the East Valley Institute of Technology, is a great breakfast and lunch eatery run by culinary students under the tutelage of a chef/instructor. Like most other "school/retail" establishments such as massage schools, beauty schools, hair institutes and the like, two things are prominent here: a great price and value for a product, and a high likelihood of receiving a quality product and service. However, because this is a school run by learning students, there is the chance that one or both of these things will be amiss; but that tends to not be the norm here. Inside there is a travel theme clearly conceived and decorated by students. There are mosaics, paintings and even metal wall art that no doubt has been crafted by EVIT students that fit nicely into a student run/themed restaurant. The colors inside are appealing and attractive, refreshing even. There is also a nice outdoor seating area to enjoy your meal al fresco. From the outside, it is obvious that Bistro 13 is a former fast food building. This allows for ample parking and the presence of a drive-thru. If you are in a hurry or want an order to go, just call ahead and pick up your meal from the drive-thru. Because each order is cooked fresh, service can be a bit slow, but you are rewarded with a hot, fresh and tasty meal. I was told that everything is made fresh, on premises, including such things as dressings, sauces and dips, waffle cut fries and even desserts. In addition, there are daily specials that seem to fit the overall theme of "Global Cuisine," so look forward to additional surprises not seen on the regular menu. One drawback of freshly prepared food cooked to order is that wait times for your meal can go into the 10+ minute range for something like the tasty Panko Chicken Fingers or a Sonoran Chicken Sandwich even when moderately busy. However, the food is generally worth the wait. This is also why you will want to call ahead before using the drive-thru. When dining inside, you order and pay at the counter, then the food is delivered to you by one of the students or instructors. There is real flatware wrapped in napkins and real glassware used for the beverages - so kudos to EVIT for not going the "disposable" route. So what about the food? Besides being hot and fresh, the flavors are distinct, not over the top, and proportionally thought through. There is a nice level of spice, when appropriate, and seasoning is consistently spot-on. The sauces and dressings are tasty and distinct enough from each other to please almost any palette. The fries are seasoned nicely, and are only enhanced by NOT HEINZ ketchup - but a proper International Red Sauce that usually is called catsup. (Read my other reviews and you will know my affinity for catsup that is not the rotten tasting, overly-sweet, lacking real tomato flavor, Heinz variety that is way too prevalent in restaurants today - please, more places offer any other brand besides Heinz, you are doing your food a dis-service by using Heinz). But, I digress. Other notable touches are homemade pickle spears that are crispy crunchy and distinctly seasoned and the ability to substitute bread on a sandwich with two grilled Portobello mushrooms for a low-carb option. Overall, I am impressed with the food choices offered at Bistro 13. Given the reasonably priced menu items, I know most diners will be happy they stopped here. Just know that the hours are limited to two and a half hours for breakfast and three hours for lunch after being closed for an hour in between, so get to breakfast by 9:30am or lunch by 1:30pm and if you go at 10:00am or 2:00pm, you are out of luck; so plan ahead. And yes, they take credit cards. Overall Rating: 4 Stars Food: 4.3 stars Service: 3.8 Stars Cleanliness: 3.6 Stars Atmosphere: 4 Price/Value: 4.5 Stars

My family of four had a great experience! Thank you and highly recommend for those families looking…read morefor a fun learning activity!

I'm so impressed by this summer camp! My two boys, ages 10 and 12, absolutely loved cooking and…read morelearning new recipes. They even created the cutest croissant restaurant! Every dish they made from scratch was delicious. It was amazing to see my picky eaters try new foods and flavors with so much excitement. Thank you for creating such a fun, educational, and memorable experience for them--we can't wait to come back!

Good afternoon, we have a friend who's in town for a few days so decided to go to lunch with her…read morebefore she flies out this evening, We met at Pacific Rim and Sushi for lunch this is my second time here so had a couple items I wanted to try. Jen & I share most of the time so was ordering one meal to share, ( portions are good size ) we order the Pacific Rim Combo and it didn't disappoint, everything was delicious the meats were tender and very flavorful, with the meal you also get homemade Macaroni Salad & steamed rice, lunch was perfect and we left full & happy. Oh, almost forgot, they make a Spam Sushi Roll that is delicious so be sure to try one with your meal. Thanks again Pacific Rim for another great meal and enjoyed the visit with staff members. See ya again soon.

This food truck showed up to my community for an event and the food was well worth the wait. As I…read morerecall, the food menu items ranges up to $20. Their portions were worth the price in my opinion. My husband ordered the kalbi plate and he finished EVERYTHING. Their macaroni salad was so delicious and was so different from ones I have had before. I ordered the Hawaiian plate and loved everything. The food does make you feel like you're literally in Hawaii. I'll need to check out their store front but I will hands down recommend this food truck!

OMG!!! I just finished the Coconut Cashew Crusted Mahi class and I'm in heaven. The Mahi is cooked…read moreto perfection with Chef Therese instructions. All the sides, rice pilaf, roasted asparagus and mango pineapple salsa complement each other to make this dish perfection. Thank you again Chef!! This is not the best photo to show the plating of this meal because I couldn't wait to start eating.

A colleague recommended Sweet Moments for a local virtual Zoom cooking class and they did not…read moredisappoint - really fantastic quality ingredients and super fun experience!! You can see yourself and other folks who n Zoom video all cooking at same time in Phx Metro with Chef Therese out of Mesa. We prepared filet, crab stuffed lobster, asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. Was absolutely delicious and learned some new tricks too. Will sign up for more!!

My daughter contacted Nate regarding a private dinner in our home for Father's Day. It was…read morefantastic! He communicated with her throughout the entire process, and even served a Separate meal for the little ones and even served them first so the adults could eat. We had an app,salad, entree and dessert, and it was absolutely delicious!!! Thank you, Nate!

Wonderful service and amazing food. Nate was great to deal with and everyone raved about the meal…read moreincluding me!!

Bring your beverage of choice and enjoy. Great time. Great class. Great food. Infusing was the bestread more

Sunday, BBQ Sunday…read more Good vibes. Proper instructions. Good eats! We grilled pineapples, butternut squash, warm cabbage salad, and spaghetti squash. We smoked and grilled ... Pork, chicken, beef. ... Peach cobbler + Mac & Cheese... Were quite tasty too!

Ever since we discovered Tracy Dempsey we stop in every two weeks to refill my neverending need for…read morebaked goods...good baked goods. Tracy is usually in the back of the little house, baking or putting another dish together. Never fail to find four or five delectable desserts to hold us over. My husband and I split one after dinner as Tracy doesn't skimp when it comes to portion sizes. If I had to pick one food group to live on the rest of my life, it would be baked goods. So I don't take it lightly when I say Tracy makes the best. And I've been around the Bakery Block a time or two. Light, flakey exteriors with whipped creamy insides. Muffins too. Little French dessert things. Don't know what they are called but do know they are delicious.

Best in baked goods. Tracy is always professional friendly and has great knowledge. My wife attends…read moreher classes, learns new skills and brings home tasty goodies.

Fresco's service was awesome. Chef Siraaj Jackson and his partner, David Torres are much more than…read morechefs -- they're great guys with a cool vibe who not only brings the yum but the fun. Watching them work their magic in the kitchen and then tasting the food is something you should do if you get a chance. We hired him for a party of 14 after a friend referred him to us. Everyone had an incredibly great time thanks to the delicious food, their presentation and fun party time personality. It was like having a 5 star restaurant move into our kitchen. Highly recommended and worth every penny.

From the owner: We're the guys that bring fresh ideas to the planning process and deliver unique flavor for each…read moreunique client. We offer a variety of cuisine styles and ethnic flavors to compliment the many tastes of our customers. All menus are creatively designed to ensure your experience with us is unforgettable. -Personal Chefs -Catering -Cooking Demonstrations and Classes -Holistic/Alternative Menu Planning