Looking to uncover all that Encanto has to offer? Get to know this Phoenix neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a diner to an Asian fusion restaurant.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Encanto, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Joe's Diner
Topping the list is Joe's Diner. Located at 4515 N. Seventh Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 268 reviews on Yelp.
Made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes and biscuits and gravy are featured on the menu, along with Arbuckles Tucson-based coffee. Lunch options include burgers, hot ham and Swiss sandwich, chicken salad croissant and hot pastrami sandwich.
2. Wild Thaiger
Next up is Wild Thaiger, situated at 2631 N. Central Ave. With four stars out of 706 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
On the Thai restaurant's menu, you'll find steamed pork, shrimp and crab dumplings, green papaya salad, mango chicken, hot pots, pad Thai and marinated pork ribs with stir-fried vegetables.
3. Clever Koi
Cocktail bar and Asian fusion restaurant Clever Koi is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 4236 N. Central Ave., Suite 100, 4.5 stars out of 1,151 reviews.
Lemon pepper chicken and duck curry are among the signature ramen offerings. Other menu options are crispy pineapple duck, a kimchi cheeseburger, braised pork cheek dumplings and calamari fries.
4. Green
Green, a New American vegetarian restaurant, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 950 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2022 N. Seventh St. to see for yourself.
The restaurant's menu states that its offerings are 100% plant-based. Vegan cheeses and mock meats are served. Options include eggplant rolls, samosas with potatoes, peas and carrots and a Thai peanut rice bowl. Vegan doughnuts and horchata-battered French toast are among breakfast items.
5. Tacos Culichi
Last but not least, check out Tacos Culichi, which has earned five stars out of 163 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score tacos and hot dogs at 3004 E. McDowell Road.
Carne asada and al pastor tacos are featured on the menu, as well as ceviche tostadas and a hot dog with bacon, pork beans, onions, special sauce and Cojita cheese.
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