[CLOSED]; opened in 1985; casual neighborhood restaurant featuring bold flavors and wood grilling; mission: equal attention on having outstanding food and a "relentlessly friendly" staff
The "Rueben’s Reuben" Challenge 4-lb omelet w/ 12 eggs, slow roasted corned beef brisket, house corned beef hash, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, garlic thousand island aioli, roasted potatoes & biscuit; finish in under 30 minutes to win a t-shirt & be added to website wall of fame; Casey won
The "H'mongous Dozen" Challenge 3.5-lb serving of 12 oversized egg rolls, choice of meat & vegetable filling, baked in 10 inch wonton wraps; Casey had 2 shrimp, 2 chicken, 2 beef, 2 pork & 4 vegetable; finish in under 24 minutes to win a t-shirt, join the wall of fame & more free egg rolls; Casey lost
Sonoran Hot Dog bun from ingredients imported from Mexico; more traditional style; bacon-wrapped hot dog, topped pinto beans, onions, tomatoes, mustard, jalapeno sauce and mayo
#70 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); Food War: BK Carne Asada vs. El Guero Canelo... BK Carne Asada won (4-votes-to-1); started as a hot dog truck in 1993...now it's an establishment w/ multiple full-scale restaurants including a new opening in W. Phoenix
Ropa Vieja a traditional Cuban dish; beef shoulder stewed 4 hours, shredded & simmered in house tomato sauce; served w/ sides of yellow rice, black beans & fried plantains
Manuel Special 5-lb Burrito; 5-lb burrito, finish in under an hour for a free t-shirt; refried beans, Spanish rice, marinated pork shoulder, guacamole, cheddar, flour tortilla; looks good!; 5-lb burrito
"Nazir" Burger not on the menu; 30-day dry aged beef patty topped w/ hickory-smoked Portuguese sausage, brie cheese, garlic kale, tomato, fried egg, tocino mayo & Francesinha sauce on a bolo roll
est. 2013; "menu of locally sourced, creative American comfort food w/ a focus on America's most beloved dish, the burger" (from its website); plus craft beers, bourbon selection, cocktails & wine list
Falafel Sandwich pita sandwich of falafel balls (chickpeas, parsley & white onion, ground, rolled & deep-fried); w/ lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, tahini & hot sauces; looks good
Kifta Kabab in a Pita grilled ground beef patty mixed with parsley, onions, and spices put in a pita with cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes and tahini sauce
Roast Beef & Mutz Sub long sub w/ roast beef, "mutz" (homemade mozzarella) topped w/ au jus gravy; looks good!; roasted seasoned top-round beef; served on an Italian loaf w/ homemade mozzarella; topped w/ homemade brown gravy; "so tender, just melts in your mouth" –Casey Webb; looks good
Fish Matecumbe yellowtail snapper baked topped w/ fresh tomatoes, shallots, capers, fresh basil, olive oil & lemon juice
Smoked Fish Dip fresh fish smoked on-premise & specially seasoned spread; prepared daily; looks good
The Key Lime Pie Challenge 3.5-pound slice of award-winning homemade key lime pie w/ graham cracker crust; finish in under 30 minutes to win a free regular slice of key lime pie & a free t-shirt; Casey won
Guinness Breakfast Challenge only during Sat/Sun brunch; 4.5-lbs in 30 min: 3 rashers, 4 Irish sausages, 3 fried eggs on top of 1 pancake, 6 pieces of white & black pudding, grilled tomato, mushroom & veggies, home fries, Irish baked beans, white toast & brown bread w/ butter, a bowl of fresh chopped fruit, optional pint of Guinness; Casey lost
Chicken Fried Ribs "a little bit of heaven in your mouth!" -Marc Murphy; double sided, thick cut smoked ribs that are breaded, deep-fried & served w/ housemade white BBQ sauce
Fox Bros. "Burger" chopped Brisket topped w/ bacon, tomato, red onion, pickles, melted pimento cheese & jalapeno mayo on a buttered, toasted brioche bun; looks good
Brisket Chili chopped brisket cooked w/ diced white onion, jalapeno, garlic, stewed tomatoes, adobo sauce & other spices; served w/ cheese, onions, jalapenos on top of basket corn chips
Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers fresh jalapenos stuffed w/ BBQ pork & cream cheese & deep fried; served w/ ranch; looks good
The Everything Plate choice of four meat portions: pulled pork/ beef brisket (chopped/sliced)/ 1/4 chicken/ ribs/ 4 wings; Buddy gets ribs, brisket, wings & pulled pork; looks good
Beef Short Rib 9-inch, bone in beef rib w/ salt & pepper rub; smoked over oak & hickory for 12 hrs; looks good!
Monte Cristo Rito turkey, black forest ham, bacon & Swiss cheese; wrapped in a tortilla & deep fried chimichanga style; dusted w/ powdered sugar & served w/ grape jelly
