For a short month, there were a ton of new restaurant openings, from an old school Mexican restaurant expanding to a groovy new 1970s-style Tempe bar.

Some of the most exciting new openings included Casa de Julia in downtown Phoenix, Carolina's Mexican Food in Chandler, 85°C Bakery in Glendale and Neon Spur in Tempe. Others you won't want to ...

The Phoenix Burrito Bracket 2025 is well underway. Meet the Elite 8 and vote to help us find the best burrito in metro Phoenix, from seafood to steak.

Carolina's was a finalist in the 2023 Burrito Bracket, which ultimately went to Rito's Mexican Food in an extremely close race. Details: 1202 E. Mohave St., Phoenix. 602-252-1503, carolinasmex.com.

with plans to open more restaurants in Louisiana, Georgia, and South Carolina. The menu, like at many Mexican restaurants, is vast − page-after-page of different combinations, cooking techniques ...