Spending time in Mesa Grande? Get to know this Mesa neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Mexican restaurant to an improv comedy spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Mesa Grande, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Rubio's
Topping the list is Mexican spot Rubio's, which offers seafood and salads. Located at 937 N. Dobson Road, it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 114 reviews on Yelp.
The menu features classic Mexican fare, such as tacos, burritos, bowls and salads as well as appetizers like nachos and quesadillas. Diners may choose the coastal trio tacos (a fish, shrimp and mahi mahi taco); or opt for the cilantro lime quinoa bowl (grilled seafood or chicken atop brown rice, quinoa, romaine lettuce, avocado slices, black beans, toasted almonds and cilantro sauce).
Click here for the menu.
2. Makitto Sushi
Next up is sushi bar and Japanese spot Makitto Sushi, situated at 1055 N. Dobson Road, Suite 106. With 4.5 stars out of 102 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
On the menu, expect nigiri, sashami, makitt and maki rolls as well as sushi burritos, tempura dishes and main entrees, like beef, chicken or salmon teriyaki. When it comes to drinks, Makitto Sushi offers Japanese and domestic beer and nine different types of sake.
To view the menu, click here.
3. JesterZ Improv Comedy
Comedy club JesterZ Improv Comedy is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1061 N. Dobson Road, Suite 114, Mesa Riverview, 4.5 stars out of 74 reviews.
Improv comedy is made up on the spot, with the audience making suggestions for a name, location, emotion or situation for the comics to play out. At JeserZ Improv Comedy, all shows are clean and enjoyable for the entire family. It also hosts a summer camp for kids and improv classes for aspiring comics.
Click here to order tickets to a show or for more information.
4. Rita's Restaurant & Cantina
Rita's Restaurant & Cantina, a bar and Mexican spot that offers seafood and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 201 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1264 W. University Drive to see for yourself.
Open since 1985, the restaurant was named Best Guacamole from Best of Phoenix in 2017 and offers a full breakfast menu and an extensive lunch and dinner menu. Try dishes like the carne asada, the chile rellenos or the taquitos; and of course, don't forget the guacamole.
5. Los Picos Parrilla Restaurant
Check out Los Picos Parrilla Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 126 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mexican spot at 1542 W. University Drive.
Menu standouts include chilaquiles — a two-egg and bean breakfast platter with crumbled corn tortillas in a red chili sauce, served with beans and potatoes; and the mole poblano with chicken dish, which comes topped in a smokey roasted chili sauce and is served with saffron rice and beans.
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