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Explore the 5 most popular spots in Mesa's Superstition Springs neighborhood

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Published on May 21, 2019
Explore the 5 most popular spots in Mesa's Superstition Springs neighborhoodThe Cutting Board Cafe. | Photo: Art S./Yelp

Spending time in Superstition Springs? Get to know this Mesa neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a vegetarian-inspired eatery to a refreshing dessert spot. 

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Superstition Springs, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Sam and Luca Rustic Kitchen

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Topping the list is wine bar and Italian spot Sam and Luca Rustic Kitchen. Located at 1959 S. Power Road, it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 132 reviews on Yelp. 

Established in 2018, this locally-owned and operated restaurant features Italian-inspired eats like fresh bruschetta, fettuccine carbonara with pancetta and pan-seared salmon with baby artichoke risotto. (You can view the full menu here.)

2. Osaka Japanese Steakhouse

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Next up is the Osaka Japanese Steakhouse, situated at 6730 E. Superstition Springs Blvd. With four stars out of 492 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

The popular Japanese spot — with an additional location in Gilbert — serves up a variety of appetizers and teppanyaki entrees, along with signature sushi rolls like the Pink Lady with fried shrimp, fresh Japanese scallop, chili sauce and more. (You can check out the full menu here.)

3. The Cutting Board Cafe

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Vegetarian spot The Cutting Board Cafe, which offers vegan eats and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 2235 S. Power Road, Suite 116, four stars out of 385 reviews. 

On the menu, look for an assortment of breakfast and lunch vegetarian dishes, from a black bean burger and French toast to a quinoa bowl and buffalo cauliflower wings. 

4. Maskadores

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Maskadores, a spot to score Mexican specialties, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 89 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1229 S. Power Road, Suite 102 to see for yourself. 

Wet burritos, nachos and tostadas are on offer, along with signature tacos topped with your choice of protein — from green chile beef and Baja shrimp to red chicken and more. 

5. Bahama Buck's

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Last but not least, check out Bahama Buck's, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 89 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score shaved ice, smoothies, acai bowls and more at 2235 S. Power Road, Suite 111.

The popular dessert chain — with outposts from California to Florida — comes courtesy of founder Blake Buchanan, explains the business on its website, who established the first location in the summer of 1990. 

Over 50 flavors of shaved ice are on offer, from traditional blue coconut and cherry lime to unique wedding cake and Jamaican rum. (You can check out the full assortment here.)


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