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In my opinion, TacaBron has always been one of the best spots for carne asada in the valley. Anytime we're in the area I always trying to find an excuse to stop by. I wish they had one in the East Valley but you know it wouldn't be the same as their OG location on 59th and Camelback. Today we kept it simple just got a few carne asada tacos and then a carne asada super quesadilla.

I'm going to post these now and then to show the balance not seen from all the eating out posts. Gym today , Protein Shake for lunch then chicken from Sam's Club (like theirs better than Costco) but the Salad and High Protein Wraps (11 grams Protien per) were from Costco. If you toast / warm the wrap it has a better texture it works but the flavor of the food and any added sauce will have to carry the meal, the wrap is kind of bland. I liked this combo and was already thinking of a Caesar salad version.

This #carneassada #pizza from Itza pizza and Wings in East Mesa is legit !! Maybe that's because the owner is also the owner of Morenos Mexican Food. This Pizza was cooked perfectly. I do suggest eating it there or at least trying a slice fresh out of the oven. There is so much flavor and the lighty charged pieces of carne asada with the crispy bacon pieces, the pepperonis, the red onions and the jalapenos plus the cheeses makes this a must try item in my opinion. We also got some boneless wings this time. last time I tried the bone-in wings. I loved these boneless wings and I'm not the biggest fan of boneless wings but I would definitely order these again. I think my favorite might be the lemon pepper dipping it in the ranch. The chicken pieces are huge. almost like mini tenders. I still have to try a few flavors including garlic, parmesan and a couple of their Buffalo options. Check this mom and pop small business out in East Mesa on the southeast corner of power and Main.

I had to take Kris to the Legendary Mrs Whites Golden Rule Cafe. It's been open since 1964. It recently got an update and makeover from Chef Gordon Ramsey. This has always been one of my favorite places to eat in the Valley since I started going to Mrs Whites back in the late 90s when I moved here. I remember D Backs games used to be so popular you and to park down by the cafe sometimes and walk up lol. It's located on 808 Jefferson St. It used to confuse me how to get there because the street was one way heading east and you had to use back streets to get to the parking lot. Fun fact, Larry Lo-Lo from Lo-Lo's chicken and waffles is the grandson of Mrs White. He got his start working in her kitchen. I don't care about ratings this is worth checking out and supporting A piece of Phoenix history and the definition of what it is to run a successful small Mom and pop's business before there were rule books on the internet to teach people how to do so !!!!

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Costco has a Waffle cone bar cale , we got it at the East Mesa Costco on Sossaman for $18.99 cotco #waffleconebarcake #bakery #foodreveiw #FoodieGang

Worth Takeaway 218 West Main St In Downtown Mesa has some really good quality food, drinks and desserts. We stopped in right after breakfast hours Kris got the roasted beet salad. I had to get the bacon cheeseburger since they were using Capital Farms beef patties and we decided to also try Turkey Caesar Club. We even grabbed a few cookies to go. Check the video out For the full scoop, check this place out ,support mom and pop's, support small business but most importantly support. good people doing good business !!

@saucylukescraftbbq1 will be in Downtown Mesa Every Saturday night thru summer at the Chupacabra tap room. Tonight I tried the Cuban Brick Sandwich And let me tell you it's one of the best sandwiches I've ever had !! the sandwich comes loaded with asy mesquite, smoked, pork, shaved, ham, Swiss cheese, house pickles and Saucy looks dirty. blonde mustard sauce with a soft French loaf buttered and smashed / pressed under a heavy heated brick for that crispy crust !! This is a must check out item , so is the brisket and the ribs some of the best anywhere !! Check out Saucy Lukes Bbq !! Support Mom and Pop's, support small business and most importantly support good people doing good business !!!

I will post the full experience soon as I've been there the past 2 weekends. The Brisket is my favorite anywhere and that goes for their ribs also. He just came back from a BBQ competition in Long Beach where he placed 1st or 2nd in a couple categories. I've been to Texas a few times for bbq , Kansas City , Memphis , Ca and AZ so I have a good point of reference although its all subjective and personal preference 🤙🏼🤙🏼

Bacon Butter Cheddar Cheese Grits Hack at Golden Corral ...

We were literally driving down Meridian in Apache Junction and saw a food truck on the side of the road that said ribs by the bucket !! So when we got to our spot I did some recon work and looked them up. the food looked amazing. the prices were more than fair and they actually started their business on the Facebook marketplace !! We are all for supporting small businesses so we had to give them a try !! We ended up getting the full bucket of ribs and deep fried corn. it's literally a full rack of ribs and they even cut each piece separated for you. You can also get two different sauces or flavors. we decided to go with a dry rub which was their caveman spicy and then we also went with the maple bourbon which is wet. Check this place out The food was really good. I felt we got great value and we support small businesses !! They are located on 466 South meridian Road in Apache Junction.

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NY Pizza Pasta Italian Cafe is located inside of Christine's Wild Berry Diner and are open every evening at 4805 East Main St. They Have daily specials and a crazy all you can eat pizza and pasta deal on Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., it's only $11.99.

Got these 2 items from Thanks A Brunch in Mesa AZ. Cool mom and pops spot that I think has the best French toast.

Costco in East Mesa on Sossaman got in the New 5 piece chicken tender pack with a honey mustard sauce for $6.99. It is definitely a lot of food for the price. My mom loved them , Kris thought they were good and I thought they were just ok I guess pretty good with the sauce . Check them out for yourself at Costco !!

New Taco Spot alert !!! Shout out @NaveadReviewsFood someone sent me his video so you know I had to go check it out !! They have $2 Street tacos which I got carne asada and the Al Pastor. Both are Worth getting in my opinion but I have to give the edge to the pastor because of how flavorful and tender the meat was and then that pineapple wedge just brought it over the top. The Carne Asada Burrito I ordered was busting out the seams then definitely a lot of meat for the money (pause). The flavor with a little bit of added rice, little bit of beans, light onions, light cilantro. that's how they made it. I didn't ask for it that way but it was a perfect blend. This on the corner of 20th Street and Van Buren in Phoenix gives off East LA taco truck vibes !! Google says they're only open Tuesday through Thursday but I asked them and they are open on the weekends. they need to change that listing. I'd suggest getting a drink across the street at the liquor store. parking there and walking over. The family is from Oaxaca Mexico. I'll be back soon !! Please support Mom and pop's, support small business, support local but most importantly Support good people doing good business !!

I'll try posting every once in a while the meals people don't see I actually really like this salad that my fiance made and I'm not the biggest spinach fan but the cranberries and pecans with the apple vinaigrette balance ut out 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

Novel Ice Cream actually pronounced Na Vul I'm saying No Vell lol is the Best Cookie and Donut Combo anywhere in my honest opinion. The Bourbon Carnel Toffee Crunch is insane !! Last time I got the cookie Monster and I loved it but this is as good a dessert as it gets any category!! Kris absolutely loved her Lavender Honey ice cream as well. We went to the Mesa location on McDonald off Main St in Mesa. They have one in Downtown Phoenix and one in Peoria as well !! Support Small business support, local support, mom and pops but most importantly support. good people doing good business !! let me know when you go, what you bought and what you thought !!

Itza Pizza and Wings on the Southeast corner of Main Street and Power in the old ATL Wings building is having their grand opening July 18th. I was also told they will have their carne asada pizza soon, they're just working out the kinks. Full video review dropping tomorrow.

This place is owned by the Sam owners of Morenos Mexican Restaurants so I can't wait to try the Carne Asada Pizza. I think I overdid it on the Kool Aide lol smh

I'd say the best item was the Seasoned fries and then dipping them in the homemade Ranch. I thought the pizza was Solid and I liked the cupped pepperoni and the cheese. The wings we tried 4 different styles , 2 dry rubs a Lemon Pepper (salty and tangy but crispy) and a Scorpion Dust (crispy) which had a little heat but not like the name suggests and then 2 sauced ones , the Pineapple Jalapeno which hit well with the ranch but you can't let them sit for too long because they have a jelly based sauce and the Cajun Buffalo was a little soggy ok heat Wise and although decent the least favorite of the 4 choices.

The chicken tenders to me were just basic but they were priced well , I want to say like $2 or less each and when you pair it with the right dipping sauces it makes up for the tenders imo being mid. For the record I was surprised but My Mom and my Fiance liked the tenders a lot.

The Grand opening is this Saturday the 18th and they have some giveaways and discounts , check the flyer in the video .

Bang Bang Foodie Gang !! Reviewing these July only specials, are they a must try ? We checked out Thanks A Brunch in Mesa and the new campfire themed menu, did not disappoint The s'mores french toast is gooey, decadent and stuffed with real marshmallows and Hershey's chocolate. Need something savory? The campfire burrito is massive and loaded with smokey goodness !!

6 rolled tacos with cheese and guacamole for $6.99 at @CALITACOSAZ in Mesa on 2757 E Main St They also have 3 tacos rice beans and drink for $8.99 I believe and I love their Cali Breakfast burrito with steak for $9.99 and it's huge (pause) I know they have locations all over the valley but the only ones I've been to are Mesa on Lindsay and Main and the Chandler one on Warner a few times.

Harolds Chicken is a legendary chicken spot in Chicago that opened a Phoenix location back in 2019. I actually used to go to the Chicago locations back in the early 2000s. I even went to the Phoenix location the week it first opened. The big question I have to ask after checking out reviews is why are they only rated a 3.9 on Google ?? Check out the video to see my thoughts and I will say the catfish is, what's my favorite word? phenomenal !!! Harolds is located at 1635 E Baseline Rd in Phoenix AZ.

Paying it forward at WinCo , not showing this for clout or attention showing this for balance , Peace and Direction 🤙🏼🤙🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Hope Everyone has a great weekend 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼