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Scottsdale,
AZ
85251
480-994-3524 | | | | | Description: SCOTTSDALE. For a down-home meat and potatoes meal, head to Bandera's. The casual eatery offers a selection of tasty beef, chicken, and fish options, as well as salads and side dishes. Specialties include savory rotisserie chicken and fluffy mashed potatoes. Casual dress. Reservations not accepted, so prepare for a wait during prime dining hours.
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| Cartwright's Sonoran Ranch House6710 E Cave Creek Rd
Cave Creek,
AZ
85331
480-488-8031 | | | | | Description: CAVE CREEK. Craving game dishes with a Southwestern twist and plenty of cowboy memorabilia? Make the trek to Cartwright's in nearby Cave Creek for delicious takes on beef, buffalo, elk, and seafood. Preparations incorporate creamy horseradish, spicy bastes, and unexpected sides like onion risotto and polenta. Ahi nachos and Jack Daniels-barbecued bass represent unique options from the sea. Dessert is not to be missed, whether you opt for a chocolate taco with lime-margarita mousse or a scrumptious cowboy s'more.
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| 5532 N Palo Cristi Rd
Paradise Valley,
AZ
85253
602-955-7878 | | | | | Description: PARADISE VALLEY. This place pays homage to Arizona's rustic Southwestern cowboy history in the most elegant of ways; the ambiance is strikingly different from what you would expect. The decor suggests cowboy, but the menu and staff dress it up and give the whole place an air of luxury. Menu highlights might include prickly pear-lacquered breast of duck and roasted poblano chile rellenos. The unique Sunday brunch menu offers such things as chicken and mushroom hash and cheese omelets smothered in poblano hollandaise. Additionally, everything on the menu is organic, humanely raised, and from ecologically sound sources.
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| 7217 E 4th Ave
Scottsdale,
AZ
85251
480-947-9500 | | | | | Description: OLD TOWN. Robust flavors collide in this intimate restaurant, warmly decorated in blue and yellow hues. The restaurant's moniker is a clever description of the cuisine, an uncommon combination of Mediterranean ingredients and Southwestern recipes from Arizona and its environs. Delight in the novelty of baklava as an appetizer this one has rabbit, fig, and pine nuts among traditional layers of phyllo. Grilled halibut with a chorizo-potato cake and charbroiled prime tenderloin with a smoked bacon-stuffed pepper epitomize the imaginative menu. An incomparable delight.
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| Old Town Tortilla Factory6910 E Main St
Scottsdale,
AZ
85251
480-945-4567 | | | | | Description: ART DISTRICT. Old Town presents Southwestern cuisine with flair. The darling little cottage (with patio) is set among citrus trees that are especially fragrant in spring. Enjoy the greenery and flowers, and don't miss the refreshing fountain. The gazebo has a bar where you can enjoy frozen margaritas, and the ever-changing menu presents chorizo fundido, tequila-lime chicken tostadas, and red chili-crusted pork chops. Business causal attire. Reservations recommended.
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| 6208 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale,
AZ
85253
480-367-8030 | | | | | Description: SCOTTSDALE. Laid-back and unpretentious, this Valley restaurant serves creative interpretations of comfort food. The interior is totally personal, an off-beat cowboy decor enlivened by hip accents. The cuisine, which has garnered a number of awards, places an emphasis on local, organic foods. The menu constantly changes and is dependent on whatever is fresh and available each day. Many of the entrees are grilled or cooked in a wood-burning oven, imparting them with a smoky flavor that seems appropriate to the region. The wine list, all 5000 bottles of it, ensures that each meal will find its best complement.
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| Razz's Restaurant and Bar10315 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale,
AZ
85253
480-905-1308 | | | | | Description: SCOTTSDALE. Thanks to its terrific food, Razz's is a Phoenix favorite. First-timers should also expect excellent service, sophisticated surroundings, and upbeat atmosphere, not to mention those innovative dishes skillfully created by famed Chef Erasmo "Razz" Kamnitzer. Menu selections are vast and wide-ranging and can include anything from duck cakes with tangy nopalito sauce to cashew-encrusted salmon with hibiscus and lime sauce.
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| 6000 E Camelback Rd
Scottsdale,
AZ
85251-1949
480-423-2530 | | | | | Description: SCOTTSDALE. Loved by many, this restaurant especially appeals to golf-lovers, who appreciate panoramic views of the lush course made possible by a wall of windows. Southwestern cuisine is just as mesmerizing, especially the much-loved tortilla soup. Entrees include achiote-basted salmon, grilled beef tenderloin, and oven-roasted chicken breast. A tasting menu and special health-conscious selections are also available. The soothing interior features soft neutral and green tones, live flamenco music, and rustic pottery crafted by local artisans.
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| Z Tejas Grill Scottsdale7014 E Camelback Rd
Scottsdale,
AZ
85251
480-946-4171 | | | | | Description: SCOTTSDALE. An interior of mellow wood and Texas limestone defines the casual atmosphere of this privately-owned chain. Dishes come from a variety of backgrounds but share a common Southwestern flair. Signature items include voodoo tuna and miso glazed salmon. You can also choose from pork roast vera cruz, wild mushroom enchiladas, and herb-grilled chicken. An array of appetizers, salads and sandwiches satisfy lighter appetites. For dessert, give ancho chili fudge pie a try; the chili's delicate heat intensifies the rush of chocolate. In the evening, the bar mixes up terrific margaritas and plays host to a crowd of stylish professionals.
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| 7133 E Stetson Dr
Scottsdale,
AZ
85251
480-946-3111 | | | | | Description: SCOTTSDALE. Serving innovative American cuisine with Italian, Southwestern, and Mexican influences, Cowboy Ciao also features eye-catching decor, thanks in part to a star-studded ceiling. The varied menu includes elk strip loin with mushroom risotto, and roasted pork shank with cumin, chipotle, paprika, and Mexican oregano. The signature dish exotic mushroom pan fry consists of wild mushrooms in ancho cream sauce over polenta, and it is divine. The wine list is extensive, and the dessert menu is truly irresistible.
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