Looking to sample the best comfort food around town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top comfort food outlets in Mesa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
Winter is the top season of the year for consumer spending at restaurants across the Mesa area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small businesses benefit from free advertising. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Mesa-area restaurants grew to $24 for the metro area in the winter of last year, 2% higher than the average for the rest of the year.
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1. Republica Empanada
First on the list is Republica Empanada. Located at 204 E. First Ave., the Latin American spot, which offers empanadas and comfort food, is the highest-rated comfort food spot in Mesa, boasting 4.5 stars out of 697 reviews on Yelp.
2. Sol Azteca Mexican Kitchen
Next up is Sol Azteca Mexican Kitchen, situated at 9265 E. Baseline Road. With 4.5 stars out of 210 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican spot, offering comfort food and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Happy Bao's
Happy Bao's, located in Mekong Plaza at 66 S. Dobson Road, Suite 112, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Chinese spot, which offers noodles and comfort food, four stars out of 100 reviews.
4. Scratch Pub & Grill
Scratch Pub & Grill, a sports bar that offers comfort food and burgers, is another go-to, with four stars out of 19 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2401 S. Lansing to see for yourself.
5. Tucked Away Craft Kitchen & Bar
Check out Tucked Away Craft Kitchen & Bar, which has earned five stars out of 102 reviews on Yelp. You can find the New Mexican spot, which offers comfort food and beer, wine and spirits, at 3630 E. Southern Ave., Suite 106.
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