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    Great food great staff everything we ordered was great and try the sandwich in a tortilla vs. bread if you want just as good !

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    Culinary Gangster

    Culinary Gangster

    4.5
    (62 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    First, the young man at the counter of this Roosevelt Row place is a joy! So helpful and friendly…read more It seems like he really likes where he works and the food that serve. When you walk in there is a large photo of a Mafia guy--definitely sticks with the theme of this place. There is a small dining room with a huge photo of their food truck, where it all started in Chicago. There is also a cute neon "gangster." We ordered an American Burger, a Shroom Burger, and a Big Mack salad (chopped lettuce dressed with thousand Island, topped with two hamburger patties, cheese, pickle, and sesame seeds). We really liked the burgers and salad a lot. The buns are so good. We got fries, and they were nothing to write home about. Drinks are sold in the can, and there is a big variety to choose from. The menu here is quite large and there is plenty to choose from, no matter what you're in the mood for. FYI--they win 2025 Best of The Valley!

    We were in the area for a concert, and wanted to find a new place to eat!…read more Saw this on Google and we decided to try it out, we got a parking right when we pulled up on a Sunday evening. I could honestly see that it could be difficult to find a parking on weekdays at lunch time! Walked in not knowing what to expect, the young gentlemen who came out was very kind and helpful, knowledgeable the food. We asked what the most popular meal was and he suggested the spicy gangster cheeses burger and fries. The place is cool when you walk in and see the Godfather picture with all the other burger places bowing down to him! I will say The taste was there, food was good burger was tasty for sure! But the "Godfather" would not eat here! The ambiance and presentation were not quite there for us. Honestly I felt out of place after we ordered and turned he corner, there were hardly no tables to open and the people sitting in the tables with the pull out chairs were blocking the booths to sit in, they were watching a basketball game that was literally from 2017!! I think it was a group of the employees or their friends maybe, that's just how it seemed to us. That was a little disappointing. I honestly would not make the drive to go here again.

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    Aftermath Kitchen & Bar

    Aftermath Kitchen & Bar

    4.4
    (483 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    I was looking for a place to go on my birthday after a movie that was open late. I was also looking…read morefor a place I had never been before. This led me into aftermath. I had been wanting to try for a while. The experience was wonderful. Yes, the hamburgers are fantastic. I got the jalapeño burger. So good. Also, great bar drinks. I SPLURGED with an expresso Martini. The servers made me feel like family. Thank you Aftermath!

    Tried Aftermath based on a recommendation from a friend. We ordered the bone marrow, oysters, and…read moresteak to share. The bone marrow was interesting and flavorful, but I'm not sure it was worth $25. The oysters were good, although I wish there had been a few different sauce options beyond the basic preparation. The steak was probably a 3.2/5 for me--it was good, but at $62, I expected more, especially considering it was served with fries. Service was good overall, although the experience started off a little strangely. We had made a reservation and mentioned that it was our anniversary, that we were trying a new restaurant, and that we were hoping to make the evening special. Unfortunately, none of that was acknowledged. When we arrived, we were directed to the front, where the hostess seemed confused about our reservation before eventually taking us to our table. I wasn't expecting anything extravagant, but even a simple "Happy Anniversary" would have made a difference. The ambience was definitely one of the highlights--moody, intimate, and a nice setting for a date night. I was actually happy that we were seated along the back wall rather than in the main dining area. Overall, I'd give the experience about a 2.7/5. The food was decent and the atmosphere was nice, but for the price ($85 per person), I expected a little more from both the food and the overall experience. Especially for an anniversary dinner, it was disappointing to make a point of mentioning the occasion and have it go completely unacknowledged.

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    Windsor

    Windsor

    4.3
    (2k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$
    Happy hour specials
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    What a fantastic place. 4 of us arrived on a Saturday…read morearound 2-3 pm and it was packed I don't believe we had a reservation and we still sat down quickly. They have outside seating with a ton of misters. I believe that you can stay cool but if you're worried about frizz and your hair, I wouldn't do it lol They have a happy hour until 5 pm EVERY DAY!!! And PLENTY of options which is much appreciated. We all enjoyed our drinks, pretty to the eye and going down the hatch haha (espresso martini not on happy hour-see menu) We didn't get food but damn their ribs smelt so good, I have to come back for that. Plus, you can still order ice cream and I think that's so amazing and they look like they have so many delicious flavors. I want to try that as well. Service was awesome and friendly. Our waitress came back around before the happy hour ended to get any last-minute orders and that was really appreciated. You don't get that often or ever. I love the feel of the bar. It has a classic fuel makes you feel outside of Arizona. You can definitely go on a date, catch up with friends, or enjoy the bar to yourself. This is on my radar to come back as soon as possible Cheers

    It's my second visit here, and we were greeted by a very sweet and personable waitress! I ordered…read morethe seasonal burger. It had an egg and crispy rice and scallions. They also add mushroom gravy (drools). The crispy rice added a fun and umami crunch which I looooooved and the gravy was a bit messy but worth every bite. Fantastic combo!! For my side, I ordered fried okras - amazingly done! On a Tuesday, it was a very casual ambiance, plenty of AC and great vibes. Great for any occasion!

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    Cristelas

    Cristelas

    5.0
    (11 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    So I usually try a place a couple times before I review unless I have made my mind up of how good…read moreit was. We were craving a burger and looked up places and came across this place. I have to say I have passed this place a million times and was unaware it was even here. The area is not the best so honestly that's probably why I have drove by and not realized there's a restaurant in the center of the plaza. It's casual inside, an obvious comic fan and Jedi fan, which I found cool. I ordered the LB burger, my husband a double bacon burger and my son a carne asada burrito. My LB burger which has grilled onion tomato lettuce and an egg and cheese, was perfectly seasoned, a lot of times when you order a burger somewhere it lacks flavor, this did not. Probably one of the better burgers I have had in a long time. My husband enjoyed his burger and said the same thing about the seasoning being on point. My son enjoyed his burrito. Because of the reviews I came across most of them mentioned the cheesecake, naturally I had to order it and it was delicious. Service was good, and Chef Jose came out at the end to ask if everything was ok and how did we like it, well Jose we liked it very much and will definitely be coming back.

    Friendly and prompt service. All food was really good, but the onion rings are really good. We…read morehad strawberry cheese cake. Which. Was really good as well. Will likely come again when we pick our son up from college.

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    Flavors In The Park

    Flavors In The Park

    4.4
    (86 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    Here's a polished version of your review:…read more I didn't expect this place to be anything special at first--just another little hole-in-the-wall brunch spot. But I was genuinely surprised by how great the entire experience turned out to be. From the moment we walked in, the service was exceptional. The servers were kind, attentive, and made us feel welcome throughout the meal. The owner even came by our table to talk with us about the restaurant, their values, and the care they put into making everything from scratch. That personal touch, along with a complimentary dessert, really made the experience memorable. The food was outstanding. The chicharrones were perfectly crunchy and seasoned with just the right amount of salt. The salsa tasted incredibly fresh and paired well with everything on the table. The carne asada was cooked beautifully, developing a flavorful crust from the Maillard reaction, which gave it that rich, savory, slightly crisp exterior while keeping the inside tender and juicy. Overall, this was one of those restaurants that completely exceeded my expectations. Between the warm hospitality, attention to detail, and excellent food, it's a place I'll definitely be coming back to. If you're looking for authentic Mexican brunch with great people behind it, this spot is absolutely worth a visit. Also nice clean bathroom

    BBQ jackfruit sandwich was very good. This place has vegan options plus they serve cocktails…read more Our waiter was Daniel and he offered suggestions and was very attentive. We will go back!

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