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Local Yum
This restaurant has non-regular hours so please be mindful when planning to go. They have delicious tamales and a small store that sells their amazing salsas. Try the mango margarita!
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The Tamale Store
15842 N Cave Creek RdThis restaurant has non-regular hours so please be mindful when planning to go. They have delicious tamales and a small store that sells their amazing salsas. Try the mango margarita!
Love Craft
Wednesday nights half off wine! Try the Juggernaut Cabernet Sauvignon. A lot of GREAT New Mexican dishes, mostly with a bent towards Green Chili. Try the Fried Chicken if it's even available it sells out so quickly.
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Lovecraft
3128 E Cactus RdLove Craft
Wednesday nights half off wine! Try the Juggernaut Cabernet Sauvignon. A lot of GREAT New Mexican dishes, mostly with a bent towards Green Chili. Try the Fried Chicken if it's even available it sells out so quickly.
SUCH a cool vibe and 'que rico' Mexican. This place used to be a chapel.
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Taco Guild
546 E Osborn RdSUCH a cool vibe and 'que rico' Mexican. This place used to be a chapel.
Fun for groups!
FUN place to play bags/cornhole and table tennis and hang out with friends. The pretzel cheese fondue is a great appy!
561 abantu bendawo batusa
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdFUN place to play bags/cornhole and table tennis and hang out with friends. The pretzel cheese fondue is a great appy!
FUN... you'll be sweating playing this! They have food, video games, and a raceway as well.
Velocity VR
9119 Talking Stick WayFUN... you'll be sweating playing this! They have food, video games, and a raceway as well.
Octane Raceway
9119 Talking Stick WaySame place as the Virtual Reality! Food, games, and fun!
Comicx Restaurant Bar & Store
21001 North Tatum BoulevardGreat for kids or adults that love being reminded of their youth!
Great place to hang out and eat and drink with friends. Sometimes has live music.
36 abantu bendawo batusa
The Vig McDowell Mountain
10199 E Bell RdGreat place to hang out and eat and drink with friends. Sometimes has live music.
Happy Hour
J T's Bar & Grill
4829 E Indian School RdAMAZING wings. Small place, fun atmosphere.
Neighborhood restaurant! Great drinks and food. Always packed so plan ahead.
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The Henry
4455 E Camelback RdNeighborhood restaurant! Great drinks and food. Always packed so plan ahead.
Classic cocktails and a charcuterie-board-kind-of-place.
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The Arrogant Butcher
2 E Jefferson StClassic cocktails and a charcuterie-board-kind-of-place.
The Rooster Tavern
14202 N Scottsdale RdGreat little spot for food and drinks.
Italian wine bar in great location. A favorite for the locals.
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Postino Kierland
7030 E Greenway PkwyItalian wine bar in great location. A favorite for the locals.
In Kierland Commons, stop and have a glass of wine paired with one of their yummy appies.
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The Greene House
15024 N Scottsdale RdIn Kierland Commons, stop and have a glass of wine paired with one of their yummy appies.
Healthy Options
It's not Camelback Mountain, but walk three minutes (or drive 1 minute) to our small local Shadow Mountain public entrance for a nice hike... great for sunsets!
Park And Hike
2603 E Acoma DrIt's not Camelback Mountain, but walk three minutes (or drive 1 minute) to our small local Shadow Mountain public entrance for a nice hike... great for sunsets!
Public courts are CRAZY busy these days, particularly in the mornings and evenings. If you are looking to play, check out this place online to see availability and costs.
Pickleball Kingdom
4950 West Ray RoadPublic courts are CRAZY busy these days, particularly in the mornings and evenings. If you are looking to play, check out this place online to see availability and costs.
Shop Till You Drop (and then grab a bite)
Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdBougee alert but really great restaurants and shopping.
Kierland Commons
More fancy shops and eateries.
Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N Tatum BlvdLOTS of great places to eat and shop. A favorite.
Food scene
AZ/88
7353 E Scottsdale MallHigh end awesome if you love martinis and glam.
Get to old town Scottsdale and try this. It's pricey! Try the guac they make at the table. Delish!
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The Mission
3815 N Brown AveGet to old town Scottsdale and try this. It's pricey! Try the guac they make at the table. Delish!
Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
6335 N 16th StThis place is tasty New Mexican cuisine.
Italian... Meatballs, Bruschetta Boards, Pizzas. Relaxed atmosphere with a rustic feel.
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The Sicilian Butcher
15530 N Tatum BlvdItalian... Meatballs, Bruschetta Boards, Pizzas. Relaxed atmosphere with a rustic feel.
My Mom's favorite Chinese restaurant. Great dining!
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Flo's - New Asian Cuisine
15027 N Thompson Peak PkwyMy Mom's favorite Chinese restaurant. Great dining!
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
11055 N Scottsdale RdFull bar... lots of burger options.
Mastro's Ocean Club
15045 N Kierland BlvdPricey and amazing!
Dominick's Steakhouse
15169 N Scottsdale RdSteak, baby, Steak.
Maple & Ash
7135 E Camelback Rd#fancy
Ocean 44
4748 N Goldwater BlvdYUMMY and PRICEY
Steak 44
5101 N 44th StCheck it out! Delish
Brunch... who does love them some mimosas and eggs?
Original Breakfast House
13623 N 32nd StBUSY so plan ahead but worth it! I love breakfast.
LOUD but fun DJ. Great food. Make your own Bloody Mary. They have a sister location in Old Town as well as the Mexicano (where you can make your own margaritas) in Phoenix.
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Hash Kitchen North Scottsdale
14838 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdLOUD but fun DJ. Great food. Make your own Bloody Mary. They have a sister location in Old Town as well as the Mexicano (where you can make your own margaritas) in Phoenix.
They have several locations so look for the one that makes the most sense for your day! Mimosas and eggs bene.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveThey have several locations so look for the one that makes the most sense for your day! Mimosas and eggs bene.