Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe - Ranch Center
Ajo Al's is a family-owned Sonoran-style Mexican restaurant that has been a Valley staple since 1986, with locations across the Phoenix metro including Scottsdale, Glendale, Phoenix, Mesa, and a terminal outpost at Sky Harbor Airport. The concept is built around fresh, daily-prepared ingredients with a menu that extends beyond traditional Mexican fare into original house creations. The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly, with a loyal following built over nearly four decades of consistent neighborhood presence.
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$3.75 Select Street Tacos $5 Shot of Cuervo Silver Tequila • Al's Original Frozen Mini Montezuma Margarita • Drafts • Bottled Beers • Tacos $6 Michelada • Spicy Jalapeno Bean Dip • Cheese Crisp $7 Wells • Chili Con Queso Dip $8 Cuervo Gold Margarita • Al's House Montezuma Margarita • "El Flaco" Skinny Margarita • Chicken or Beef Flautas • Mini Chimis $15 Clase Azul Reop Shot
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Pubblico Italian Eatery
Pubblico Italian Eatery is a modern Italian restaurant with locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale. It offers a menu of classic and contemporary Italian dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Known for its stylish yet approachable atmosphere, it features wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, craft cocktails, and an extensive wine list. It's a popular spot for casual meals and special occasions.
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers - Pima Crossing
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is a lively sports bar and restaurant known for its extensive selection of burgers, cold beer, and game-day atmosphere. The menu features a variety of handcrafted cheeseburgers, wings, sandwiches, salads, and shareable appetizers, complemented by a large lineup of draft beers, cocktails, and other beverages. With wall-to-wall TVs and a high-energy environment, it's a popular destination for watching sporting events, meeting friends, and enjoying casual dining. Combining comfort food with a neighborhood sports bar feel, Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers has become a go-to spot for fans and families across Arizona.
Postino Highland
Postino Highland is a neighborhood wine café located near Scottsdale Fashion Square, offering a relaxed atmosphere centered around wine, food, and conversation. The menu features Postino’s signature bruschetta boards, paninis, fresh salads, charcuterie, and shareable plates, paired with an extensive selection of wines by the glass and bottle, craft beer, and cocktails. Housed in a thoughtfully restored historic building, the space combines modern design with inviting indoor and patio seating.
Bei Sushi
Bei Sushi & Bar is a neighborhood sushi restaurant in South Scottsdale known for its high-quality ingredients and approachable vibe. Alongside a broad sushi menu, it offers rice plates, poke bowls, and noodle dishes to suit a variety of tastes. The restaurant is especially popular for its daily happy hour, which features discounted rolls, drinks, and a laid-back atmosphere. With attentive service and a modern yet relaxed setting, Bei Sushi is a go-to spot for casual nights out, date nights, or group gatherings.
Roka Akor
Located in Scottsdale's Resort Corridor just north of Old Town, this modern Japanese steakhouse brings a chef-driven, shareable dining concept anchored by a signature robata grill. The menu spans premium steaks, Wagyu from various regions of Japan, grilled seafood, and sushi, complemented by cocktails, sake, wine, and an award-winning whisky selection. The flagship Scottsdale location features earthy, contemporary architecture with counter seating overlooking the robata grill, a patio suited for Arizona evenings, and a sleek bar lounge.
Culinary Gangster - Scottsdale
A family-owned and operated restaurant in Scottsdale offering a broad menu that spans burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, quinoa bowls, breakfast, and a kids menu. The casual concept is built around approachable, scratch-style cooking with something for a wide range of diners. Culinary Gangster was recognized as a 2025 Phoenix Magazine Best of the Valley winner.
Page Updated: 06/21/2026
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