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| - I have been looking for a place like this since I moved to Phoenix. My wife and I recently visited during happy hour on a Friday night. The music was pretty good and free. Most importantly the volume was perfect - not completely in the background, but low enough to have a conversation at the bar. The atmosphere is great with laid-back, but sophisticated feel. The beer selection is not extensive, but there are a few good choices on draft and you won't find many (any?) bars in this area charging only $4 for an import (for comparison, the Skeptical Chemyst charges $5.75 for similar beers). My wife tried a pomegranate margarita and a mojito. They were excellent, but closer to the usual Scottsdale price at $8. The food we tried was delicious. There are plenty of bar-type items on the menu but also a number of interesting salads and vegetarian options. We tried a combination of roasted tomato salsa and avocado sauce with tortilla chips. The chips were made fresh and the salsas were very good. I had the same avocado salsa at many restaurants near Merida, Mexico on a recent trip, and this version was easily as good. The price for this appetizer was about $5 (~$2.50 during happy hour) We also tried a sandwich that was a mix between a Cuban sandwich and a Mexican torta. The ham and roast pork on this sandwich were incredible. I expect the tacos were probably made from the same pork, and therefore, would be worth a try. The Cuban sandwich was $12.95, but it was very large. There is a good mix of items from $5-$24 on the menu, so everyone can find something to match their budget.
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