What a great find. Had lunch with a customer of mine today and he suggested this diner up the road that his wife tried. So - the four of us head over to the Black Bear Diner in Gilbert, AZ.
We walk in and the first comment made was that this joint looked like a Denny's with bears. Hey - it is cutesy with baby bears painted on the walls, bear menu holders and bear paraphernalia all over.
Let's get off the bear subject and focus on why I liked this place. The food. I love a really good taco salad. 95% of the ones I get while eating out are lousy. The one at this diner had a fresh warm crisp yet flakey shell. And it was not greasy. It was filled with rice, refried beans, perfect avocado, sour cream, tomatoes and jalapenos. It was perfection. Even the crust stayed crisp without getting grossly soggy. The taco beef on top was wonderful with the grated cheddar.
My business associates each enjoyed their food. The waitress was super nice and this joint was very well priced.
I will definitely be coming back. Soon I hope!