The excess of Mexican restaurants isn't your imagination.

[wit-nit]

The excess of Mexican restaurants isn't your imagination.
Not surprising since....
The vast majority of Latinos residing in Arizona are of Mexican origin. About 2 million Latinos in Arizona are of Mexican origin. That is about 85% of the 2.3 million Latinos in Arizona. What's more, Latinos of Mexican origin make up more than 25% of the state's total population.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news...a/70853443007/

[EDnurse]

Originally Posted by Suesbal

Are there any Mexican restaurants in Phoenix that specialize in regional Mexican cuisine, such as Oaxacan?

Yes. Google search around The Sunnyslope area.

[LS Jaun]

And there's still not a fantastic inexpensive drive through Mexican restaurant

[mborner]

Originally Posted by LS Jaun

And there's still not a fantastic inexpensive drive through Mexican restaurant

There's Alberto's, in Mesa.

[swaysway]

It’s true. Most restaurants in Arizona are either Mexican or bar food. the menus are al pretty much the same.

One thing I found interesting is this one Mexican place near me served the best dish - albondigas. It wasn’t the traditional soup, but a preparation I haven’t been able to find the recipe for.

It was our favorite and we got it probably once a week. One day the restaurant removed it from the menu. My husband found out it’s bc it wasn’t a top seller. People order the usual burritos and enchiladas and not the more unique Mexican dishes so that’s why all the menus are the same. Thought that was interesting.

There have been a lot of cool new French and authentic Italian places opening up but overall I think the restaurant scene here is not as innovative as it could be for such a large area.