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| - I have a new favorite patio in Phoenix. The Vig Fillmore is it. It screams "day-drink here!" or "Brunch/Sunday Funday!" or "I love Phoenix in February"!
Surrounded by a nice looking, large wood fence, landscaped neatly with fake grass and small bushes and plants, newly-planted trees and surrounded by large established trees, it's an urban oasis that I wish was my own back yard. Like others have said - I can't say I've ever sat inside - because I love being outside so much.
The patio boasts a large covered bar in the middle, complete with TVs for your game-viewing pleasure. As well, there is an area for cornhole and some large Adirondack chairs to lounge in and enjoy the day.
To make things even better - they have a great happy hour from 4-6pm. There is chips & Guac, wings, and my favorite - 3 sliders on pretzel buns with fries for $5 each. The sliders are fairly large and I end up taking a box to go each time. The fries are amazing - seasoned, shoestring - cripsy but soft. A Kiltlifter will run you $3.50. Not a bad deal for dinner and a beer.
Brunch - is the best. On the weekends - they offer a bottomless mimosa option for $15. I like the Encanto Enchiladas so much, I have yet to stray from them at brunch. Anything with crema and tomatillos on it sounds amazing to me.
For dinner the Deconstructed Fish Tacos are a nice healthy option - a big chunk of Mahi Mahi and amazing beans on the side. I also like the Cavness House Salad - which is like a Cobb salad with a few extras.
My biggest complaint about this place is the parking. It sucks. They do offer a complimentary valet in the back between Cibo and here - but for some reason I'm valet-averse and would rather just park on my own. The good news is the meters are off by 5. The bad news is - you still probably can't find a space. And driving west on Fillmore makes drive around a very large block to get back. So beware.
Overall, I really love this place and would definitely recommend it.
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