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    The Cantina

    4.0 (117 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Céline A.

    The restaurant is small inside what seems like a neighborhood club house. The prices are definitely on the pricier side. I ordered an almond martini, it was underwhelming so stick to margaritas. The food was solid, not super generous portions. The service was friendly and consistent.

    Surf & Turf Burrito
    Evan C.

    Brent thank you for a great experience!!!! Everyone here was such a kind soul and took care of us well! Came out to Arizona for a friends trip and came here for a quick Mexican lunch and it was great! Food took a bit to come out but that was totally fine because Brent made sure we got our chips and salsa. We ended up having like 5 baskets of chips so thank you for that! I ordered the Surf and Turf burrito and it was delicious. It was not too heavy and had great flavor. I personally did not use the Chipotle Mayo sauce that comes with it but I bet it would've tasted great. It is a smaller area but makes the place feel cozier and more welcoming. Overall a great experience today!

    Rachel J.

    We had a really great experience here. The ambiance is very inviting and cozy! We tried so many different dishes on the menu and I have to say that the fish tacos were sooooooooooo good!!! The Birria tacos were extremely flavorful as well and so delicious!!! I got the steak fajitas and it's crazy to say but I'm happy they use THICK CUTS of steak! It's actually steak. Now, for dessert we tried all 4 desserts! They were ALL AMAZING! The churro waffles were so crispy and warm with melted gelato on top! The lemon cake was so bright and airy we enjoyed it so much! The creme brûlée was delicious with a hint of cinnamon, my only critique is that it was cold and not warm. The tres leches cheesecake cake was part cheesecake and part fluffy cake! Soooooo good! Honestly everything we had was so enjoyable. The only mishap in our experience and service was that the ceviche tasted like water and had NO FLAVOR. Also, our server was really great just a bit distracted and we had to keep asking for water refills. Such a great place to eat!

    Street tacos and rice
    Stephanie F.

    Our server was great, the actual food service was slow. The food was ok. I got the taco plate and did 3 different meats-asada, pollo, and barria. The rice had a funky flavor. Cute little place, but better Mexican options out there-just nothing in that area.

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    Jesse P.

    Absolutely love this place! The food is amazing! The servers are great and always quick to take care of your needs. It's nice inside and has bar seating. I love coming here for fish tacos and dessert with the wife! Everything I've tried has been pretty much amazing! Worth coming too!!

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    We've been eating here once a month for over four years. Very consistent food and service. Pretty much everything is a hit.

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    6 months ago

    This place SUCKS. The food is cold not once but twice I've been there who came out cold. Alyssa get a bitter cook. I will never return.

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    We loved the food here. Other than it is a small place every thing was great.... The server was always checking on us.

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    1 year ago

    Great staff. Beautiful patio view. Good mexican food with Taco Tuesdays, and special music events with dinner

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    This place is an awesome community spot! The food is great. As are the vibes. I highly recommend HH!

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    It's 8:05 on taco Tuesday and the place is full but it's closing?? Might want to think about staying open a little longer

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    Food was great and service was exceptional! Everyone was so attentive. Nice that it's in our neighborhood.

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    Love the food here and is close to home. Great addition to Estrella Mountain community

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    Service is terrible food just ok. Hours of operation sporadic. Woulld do zero if possible

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    Sip at the Ranch - Mamma's Mac and cheese

    Sip at the Ranch

    4.8(51 reviews)
    3.0 mi•Estrella Mountain Ranch

    Delicious food, great service and atmosphere. Can't wait to come back again…read more Turkey & Brie sandwich, chopped Italian salad and artichoke dip.

    My husband and I are always fortunate to find that no one else seems to appreciate cozying up on a…read morecouch at this restaurant quite like us. Because this one is always open. Everyone else chooses the barstools and hightop tables or the patio. We were only outside once, when my ankle was broken and it was tough to get around. But, I digress. Maybe the cozying adds to the delight of our foodie experience at Sip. We don't drink but they make a lovely Shirley Temple that compliments all that chef-made goodness. Her menu is always shifting and we love the creativity. One of the mainstays, though, is the meatball appetizer. The beef is tender and flavorful and the homemade marinara as complimented by a perfect cheese pull. We'll get that and one other item - a charcuterie board, bread and/or veggies and a dip, or some other interesting app. Sometimes we get a salad, but order dressing on the side because we like it light. As lovely as Sip is, I don't know if people are impractical or enamored enough to drive a half hour up a mountain to enjoy that tiny establishment. So, it feels like a happy place to be around locals. Estrella is growing but not so much that we've ever felt crowded out at Sip. It's homey and warm and a relaxing place to feel at home, on our special couch. Please don't sit at our couch. lol

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    Sip at the Ranch - Fig jam and Goat cheese flatbread with apple and balsamic

    Fig jam and Goat cheese flatbread with apple and balsamic

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    The Stillery - Salmon Benedict

    The Stillery

    3.8(193 reviews)
    11.1 mi
    •$$

    I felt like walking into a bar in Nashville - it was big and had a stage for live music. We went…read moremid afternoon on a Saturday, so no one was playing, but I would definitely go back for some live music! We ordered the Mac n cheese with hot chicken and the steak fingers. Both were okay - the Mac n cheese alone is nothing special, but the hot chicken was great. The steak fingers were not our favorite - would not order those again. We will definitely go back - the service was great and it's a pretty cool spot. I think next time I'm going to try their hot chicken sandwich.

    Absolutely unacceptable and honestly shocking behavior from security here…read more My friend went out for what should have been a normal night, and instead was met with completely unprofessional and aggressive treatment. Her ID had a small dent in it -- still clearly valid -- and instead of handling the situation appropriately, the security guard snapped her ID leaving it almost completely in half. Destroyed it. Then turned her away. That is not only disrespectful, it's completely out of line. Security's job is to verify IDs, not damage personal property. There are proper procedures for questionable IDs, and this was NOT one of them. No apology, no attempt to resolve the situation -- just unnecessary force and a complete lack of basic respect. If this is how they treat people at the door, I can't imagine how the rest of the establishment operates. I would strongly recommend going somewhere else where staff know how to handle situations professionally. I'm just curious - is the security guard now going to pay for her new ID?? This is OUTLANDISH behavior coming from a plain old Jane of a security guard. Clearly he didn't make the cut at the police academy...

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    The Stillery - Live Music

    Live Music

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    Breakfast Burrito

    The Stillery - Aioli mushroom blue cheese burger

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    Aioli mushroom blue cheese burger

    The Goose - Bone Marrow

    The Goose

    4.7(190 reviews)
    35.4 mi

    Just, wow!! The drinks, the vibe, the service? This place has it down!…read more The Goose is absolutely what you think of when it comes to a speakeasy! The atmosphere inside is relaxed yet sophisticated with an overwhelming feeling of being in on a secret no one else knows, so cool! We happened to come early enough in the day to where getting a table wasn't an issue but I would say make a reservation when coming as it is limited seating and absolutely worth it. I came with my husband and my bestie for some birthday cocktails and bites. We were actually lucky enough to have our Uber driver point out the door on the way in, I don't want to give away any secrets but keep an eye out for a door marked with the goose silhouette. It was very back-door, hush hush The cocktails were fantastic! The Clover Club was by far my favorite but everything we got was wonderful! I definitely recommend getting some bites while you're there too, we got the charcuterie board and it was plenty for the three of us. Nick took great care of us, making excellent recommendations throughout our visit but the star of the show was Miss Bella! She was so sweet right off the bat, welcoming us in and wishing me a very happy birthday! She very clearly takes a lot of personal pride in her customer care and it shows! Plus, her nails?? Gorgeous! We really had a great time and will definitely be back soon! Thank you The Goose for a wonderful birthday!

    The goose is solid…read more I live in Mcmormick ranch and we walk over here once in a while for a cocktail. It's always good, servers are always kind and the bone marrow hits the spot.

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    The Goose - Look at the bar wall!

    Look at the bar wall!

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    The Goose

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    Barley & Smoke - Brussels

    Barley & Smoke

    4.5(78 reviews)
    26.8 mi

    My friend lives in the area and was the one who first told me about this place. The second she…read morementioned that it was a speakeasy attached to a restaurant, I was already sold. We made plans to check it out, and since that first visit I've probably been back three times -- and every single experience has been wonderful. If you sit at the bar, you can watch the chefs cook right in front of you while the bartenders make your drinks, which is such a fun experience. The cocktails are amazing, and the staff always has great recommendations if you're not sure what to order. But the FOOD is a whole other story. Everything I've tried here has been incredible. I genuinely don't think I've ordered a single thing that I didn't love. The atmosphere might be one of my favorite parts, though. It has this beautiful, expensive, upscale feeling without actually being ridiculously expensive. It's so nice to have something like this on the West Side where you can get dressed up and have a nice birthday dinner or date night and feel like you're somewhere special without the price tag being completely crazy. The staff is amazing, the service has consistently been great, the cocktails are fantastic, and the food is incredible. After multiple visits, I can confidently say this has become one of my favorite spots and easily one of the best places in Peoria. I absolutely love it here and will continue coming back!

    My hubs and I went to their Whiskey & Vinyl on Saturday w/ some friends, and we had a great night…read moreout! First, I really loved the aesthetic of the joint. It's a little moody w/ dim lighting and has a cool throwback feel to another era. My bestie & I ordered Old Fashioneds. They were good, although they were a bit on the light-pour side. I ordered the Wagyu meatballs, and they were absolutely delicious. My hubs and the rest of the table ordered the burger. They enjoyed them, but fair warning: the burger has a bit of a kick! The gentleman spinning vinyl for the evening had an amazing playlist. Each song seemed better than the one before. Overall, it was a fun atmosphere, great music, and a really enjoyable night out!

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    Barley & Smoke - Beautiful open concept

    Beautiful open concept

    Barley & Smoke - Oysters prawns and bone marrow- a must try

    Oysters prawns and bone marrow- a must try

    Barley & Smoke - Bar seating

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    Bar seating

    Coabana

    Coabana

    4.3(354 reviews)
    23.1 mi
    •$$
    Full bar
    Casual dining

    First off such a vibe- you feel like you are being transported to a tropical vacay and in a very…read moreesthetic way. We seated ourselves at a booth since it wasn't quite busy and that just means more room for our food and drinks to spread out *teehee* The cocktails were amazing my cousin ordered the espresso martini which she loved they make the espresso fresh. I went with a gin cocktail that had coconut flavors something I would never consider with gin but if you read my reviews you know gin is my preferred spirit. It was so good! For two people we ordered three types of empanadas we probably could have gotten away with two flavors and maybe a lighter tapa or desert but really wanted to try the cheese and guava empanada and didn't want that to be a main option in case we didn't like it. Needless to say we really liked all three: picadillo, arroz con pollo and guava and cheese - the picadillo was the favorite however both for the inside flavor and the accompanying dip. Pricing is not bad I'd say the serving and size of the three empanadas for $14 is a great price.

    We liked the ambience, the place is decorated very nicely…read more Food came put fast, I had the Ropa Vieja empanadas which were very tasty and good as an appetizer. My husband had the cubano which was a big portion and he liked it. I had a sangria which was decently priced, we also got a Mojito which thought was pricy for the amount of alcohol. Would go back to try other things in the menu. They are literally next to the light rail which makes transportation very easy because parking in downtown is a nightmare. Would def go back.

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    Coabana
    Coabana

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