Mi Patio – Phoenix Arizona

March 11, 2017

After a spring training game we were hungry for Mexican food and after we drove past another place that looked extremely full we decided to stop at Mi Patio which was actually pretty crowded too.  When we entered after having to go find an accessible bathroom since theirs was not wheelchair accessible.

 

We were seated pretty quickly actually even though they were busy, but after we were seated we had to sit quite a while, but we did get our drink orders taken and chips and salsa was delivered.  After this we sat and waited and waited, but every time our chips for salsa got partially empty it was quickly refilled and I thought the chips and salsa were delicious.  

 

While we waited I finally decided on getting the Baja Chicken Burro ($10.49) with a cream sauce I'm not sure why I did, but I ordered it anyways. This was basically a chimichanga that was fried and baked.  I really liked the chicken inside and rest of the filling was quite good and there was even peppers and onions inside.  The sauce on top was a sour cream like tasting sauce.  I thought it did taste pretty good but I'm not sure I would get the same thing again the sauce anyways.  I liked this quite a bit and it was a bit different than a lot of chimichangas I've had and I thought it was a nice change. The came with rice which was just okay nothing too special.  

 

Dad had a Patio Chimi ($10.49) with beef and smothered in a tomatillo sauce which he liked quite a bit and mom had a chili relleno with rice and beans ($9.99) that she really enjoyed as well.  After we were done our waiter asked if we had been at a spring training game and wondered if we were from Colorado because of my hat.  At Mi Patio you may have to wait a little while, but while you're waiting they sure know how to handle your chips and salsa and don't let them get too low and after waiting I ended up with a very good dinner.

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.mipatioaz.com/

Address: 3347 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

 

 

 

South Mountain Café – Phoenix Arizona

March 12, 2017

We woke up on a Sunday morning and might've been a bit late for breakfast, but I read that South Mountain Café serves breakfast all day on Sunday. So when we arrived we went up to the counter where you order at.  I ordered a breakfast sandwich and a Coke dad ordered the American that came with eggs, potatoes, bacon and pancakes. And mom got the biscuits and gravy which came with eggs. And mom and dad both got coffee as well. When we were at the counter ordering the guy asked us where we found out about them and I said it was mostly from yelp reviews. He was also there working with his mom so it's definitely a family run business. Then we picked a table to sit at.  Soon after the same guy who took our orders brought our drinks out and brought our plates of foods not long after that.

My breakfast sandwich was okay it had a fried egg, bacon, cheese and tomatoes, it was nothing spectacular but just okay.  I did think the tomato helped it out and made it taste a little bit better which was kind of surprising to me.

 Dad liked his breakfast but he wasn't so excited about the pancakes which he didn't like very much, but they did have a nice little flag American on it.

And  mom thought her biscuits and gravy was pretty good. I think South Mountain Café was an alright place where you can get a decent breakfast at not too high of a price and can help a local family-run business at the same time.    

 southmountaincafe.com


Address: 5630 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040

Chanpen Thai Cusine – Tempe Arizona

March 10, 2017

Last year we visited their original location and had a very good meal. This location was a bit more convenient this time. When we entered they pointed at one of the tables we could sit at.  

 

Once we were seated they brought large ball jars full of water with lime. After a bit of time looking at the menu our waiter came, but I wasn’t quite ready to make a decision yet so he left. After I looked a little bit more and decided what I wanted a different waiter came to take our order I ordered the cashew chicken ($9.95). Dad the stir fried silver noodles with chicken ($9.95) and mom ordered the spicy sweet basil chicken ($9.95). All with 1 on the 1-5 heat scale.  Pretty soon after our food arrived.

 

I thought my cashew chicken was pretty good it had decent quality chicken and a good amount of vegetables and the sauce tasted very good as well.  This was very good but I should have ordered this with a larger amount of spice and I think it would have been even better.  I tried mom’s spicy sweet basil chicken and it tasted pretty good too. She enjoyed this

 

and I think dad thought his was all right.

 

Just about as we were finishing up they brought three little dishes with a little scoop of coconut ice cream which was pretty good and a nice touch to end the meal. Overall I thought Chanpen Thai was pretty good at this location, but I think I enjoyed their food more at their original location.

 

 

 

 

2700 W Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283

  

Joe’s farm Grill – Gilbert Arizona

March 10, 2017

Joe’s farm Grill was featured on Diners drive-ins and dives years ago and we did visit quite a few years ago in 2011. So I thought it was about time to return. When we arrived the line was basically coming out the door and the line area was very crowded. Once we finally got through the line we ordered at one of the windows. I decided to get the farm burger ($9.17 including choice of side) and picked cheddar for my cheese and I also got French fries and a drink (to go along with this. My parents both got a burger as well and my mom also tried out the Asian slaw. Once we ordered we took our cups and found a table inside the building, but there was also plenty of outdoor seating as well. And once we filled our drinks and waited for a bit they called our number.  Mom went to get the food and brought it back to our table.

 

I thought this was a very good quality burger and the veggies on top; lettuce, tomato, pickles and onion were all pretty good and pretty fresh. I didn’t really like the pickles a ton because they were a little bit too sweet for me. My fries were pretty good hot, crispy and salty. Once we were done one of the employees that was cleaning some of the tables took our tray away and we were ready to go.

I enjoyed Joe’s Farm grill very much and would be very happy to return.

http://joesfarmgrill.com/

Address: 3000 E Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296

Anaya’s Mexican restaurant – Glendale Arizona

March 9, 2017

On this night where a tad early for dinner, so the place was completely empty so we were seated immediately.

 

Chips and salsa arrived just after that, this was pretty tasty but the salsa was a bit hot after a while and sure got my nose running. After enjoying this for a while our waitress was ready to take our order;

 

dad ordered some sort of burrito, I did the build your own combo and chose a beef enchilada with ground beef and a chile relleno. Mom also build your own combo with a chicken enchilada anise chile relleno. These combos came with rice and beans. These were not really exciting but decent and the rice had mixed veggies carrots corn peas and a couple green beans mixed in with the rice which I thought was a little strange, but was all right I guess. The beef enchilada was pretty much a basic beef enchilada it was pretty good and I don’t usually like soft chile relleno but I figured I’d give this one a try and it was really pretty good although if I had a choice I probably still take a crispy chile relleno. 

 

Dad thought his burrito was alright.

I’m not sure if they just had smaller portions or if I was really hungry but I completely cleaned my plate and had just enough room for some more chips and salsa. I would probably return to Anaya’s Mexican restaurant, it was pretty good Mexican food and a decent price.

    

9240 N 43rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302

 

Niccoli's Italian Grocery-Deli – Phoenix Arizona

March 9, 2017

When we arrived for maybe bit late of a lunch there were no other customers inside. The owner lady was kind of in our way telling another employee were to put something and another lady said “mom you’re in their way”. Eventually we made it inside to the quite crowded area by the counter and meat counter and by all the other Italian items to buy. Normally you would order at the counter, but the owner just gave us a menu and told us we could just go sit in the dining area and she’d come take our order. So that’s what we did. All 3 of us decided we wanted a half Italian sub, so she wrote down one and a half Italian sandwiches because she wanted it to be cheaper for us ($9 for the whole $6 for the half). And she also told us all the kinds of drinks they had in cans, so we all three ordered a can of Coke to go with our sandwiches. Fairly soon after this another lady brought out our sandwiches on paper plates along with some napkins. And we were ready to eat.

 

 

This sub I thought was very good and had all your basic Italian meats Genoa salami, Capicolla, Mortadella, Ham with provolone and topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, Pepperoncini and dressing and the bread was pretty good to go with it all, so pretty much a basic Italian sandwich that tasted quite good. The owner here was very nice and she made sure to come thank us again and see how everything was. As well as when we went to pay at the counter before we left. I really enjoyed this family-run Italian deli. The sandwich was really good and the service was good and all the staff was very friendly and helpful and I would sure be happy to return for another very good sandwich.

Address: 6102 N 16th St #9, Phoenix, AZ 85016

In-N-Out Burger – Phoenix Arizona

March 8, 2017

My once a year Double Double!
 

34850 N North Valley Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086