Looking to uncover all that North Mountain has to offer? Get to know this Phoenix neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Mongolian restaurant to a barbecue joint.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in North Mountain, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Cuban Foods Bakery & Restaurant
Topping the list is bakery and Cuban spot Cuban Foods Bakery & Restaurant. Located at 10649 N. 43rd Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 287 reviews on Yelp.
For breakfast, you'll find burritos stuffed with ham, bacon, chorizo, eggs and potatoes, while the lunch and dinner menu features burritos, enchiladas, tostadas and tacos filled with meat, cheese, chicken, pork and ham. There are also entrees, such as the ropa vieja, which comes with shredded beef in light tomato Cuban mole sauce with onions and peppers, and the enchilado de camarones, which includes shrimp sautéed in a homemade Cuban garlic sauce.
2. Bobby Q
Next up is New American spot Bobby Q, which offers barbecue and more, situated at 8501 N. 27th Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 3,332 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
On the menu, look for everything from burgers and sandwiches to barbecue platters of steak, chicken, ribs and fish, as well as a host of hearty sides (ranch beans, potatoes and coleslaw). Check out the smoked sliced beef brisket platter, which comes with a choice of two sides and cornbread, and the grilled salmon filet that is topped with a sweet glaze. Pair your meal with a beer or glass of wine.
3. Rocket Burger & Subs
Rocket Burger & Subs, a spot to score burgers, sandwiches and salads, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 12038 N. 35th Ave., 4.5 stars out of 841 reviews.
Choose from one of the 14 signature burgers on the menu, like the Santa Fe, with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, cheese, fried green chili, bacon and Rocket sauce. Or try the Mexican, which includes bacon, avocado, mustard, ketchup, mayo, homemade salsa and cheese. If you're not in the mood for a burger, there are hot dogs, salad and gyros available. Also, don't pass up to try one of the many unique soda flavors.
4. Little Miss BBQ
Little Miss BBQ, a spot to score barbecue and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 428 Yelp reviews. Head over to 8901 N. Seventh St. to see for yourself.
The restaurant specializes in barbecued meat platters and sandwiches of house-made sausage, pork spare ribs, turkey, pastrami brisket, beef short ribs and brisket. Make sure to add a side like jalapeño cheddar grits, potato salad and mac and cheese (click here to view the menu).
5. Blazin Mongolian BBQ
Check out Blazin Mongolian BBQ, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 151 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mongolian and Asian fusion spot, which offers barbecue and more, at 9620 N. Metro Parkway West.
The menu features soup and noodle and stir fry bowls. Consider the chicken vegetable soup, or the large Mongolian bowl with a choice of chicken, beef or shrimp, vegetables, sauce, noodles and seasoning.
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