Menus and McMahon: Eat something from all 50 states and never leave Phoenix

Jan 20, 2015, 6:52 PM | Updated: 6:52 pm

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Each week, I like to give my suggestions for restaurants to visit around the Valley. This week, I was so impressed by an article in Phoenix Magazine, I decided to feature it in my segment. The article, titled “50 best places to Eat,” is a rundown of how to enjoy food from all 50 states without heading to Sky Harbor.

What a great idea, and what a great way to get around town. I have selected a few of my favorites from their article.

Steak 44
5101 N. 44th St., Phoenix
602-271-4400

Hours:
The restaurant opens at 3 p.m. Fridays and the bar is open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
An early bar menu is available from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dinner is served from 5 p.m. to midnight.

Cuban Foods Bakery & Restaurant
10649 N. 43rd Ave.
Phoenix
602-296-5759

Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed Mondays

Aloha Kitchen
2950 S. Alma School Road
Mesa
480-897-2451

Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays

Mama Toledo’s Pie Hole
2329 North Seventh Street
Phoenix
602-332-7346

Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed Mondays

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