Good Eats in AZ
A weekend of good eats was had in Arizona with special shout outs going to Nico’s Taco’s in Oro Valley (near Tucson) and radioMILANO in Phoenix.
Nico’s Taco’s is an unassuming Mexican spot in a strip mall in suburbia. Part of a local chain, this is the only one I’ve been to so I’m only able to vouch for its food.
Starving after a hike amongst the Suguaro cacti in Catalina State Park, we spotted Nico’s as we were driving to our hotel and it called to us. We each ordered two tacos and between 3 of us, there was enough food to feed 5! Two were with shredded chicken, two with carne asada and the last two carnitas. Served on corn tortillas, all soft but one, the tacos were overflowing with direct from the grill, meaty goodness, guacamole, shredded lettuce, grated cheese, a little sour cream and fresh salsa – two types, one red and one green, both hot, hot, hot!
What was lacking in atmosphere was made up for in portions. We sat at a table on the sidewalk next to the parking lot but were so focused on our taco consumption, we hardly noticed.
radioMILANO was a completely different experience altogether. Located not in a strip mall, but on a corner in Phoenix flanked by several other restaurants from LGO Hospitality – La Grande Orange Pizzeria, La Grande Orange Grocery, and Postino Winecafé, radioMILANO has a sophisticated suburban family sensibility about it. I would classify the menu as classic American comfort food with dishes that included spaghetti and meatballs, roasted chicken, and meatloaf. The stand out dish to me – also classic comfort food but with a refreshing twist – Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Chives. I’m working on getting the recipe to make for myself and share with you!
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