10 N E W T I M E S B I G G A M E G U I D E Feb. 9th-Feb. 15th, 2023 phoenixnewtimes.com a large variety of Mexican cuisine, margaritas, and over 150 different kinds of tequila. Cerveza on tap runs $10.50 for a tall glass, and you can add a few bucks to make it a custom michelada with tomato juice, Tajín, lime and lemon juice, and hot sauce. Taco trios are an excellent choice if you’re grubbing at the bar. The soft tacos start at $13 for a vegetarian option with grilled zucchini, squash, bell peppers, and onions, and then go up to $18 or $19 for the carne asada and Mahi Mahi variations. Entrees include enchiladas, carnitas, carne asada plates, and shrimp platters, some of which come with rice and beans. (6751 North Sunset Boulevard, Glendale; salttacosytequila.com) Pokitrition Metro Phoenix chain Pokitrition, including its location on the north end of the Westgate Entertainment District, takes the traditional poke concept to another level, introducing the customizable sushi burrito called the Poke Wrap to the Arizona masses. Poke Wraps start at $11.50 and use the same toppings as the poke bowls. Not to be confused with Hawaii’s Aloha Bowl or Hula Bowl, where many football greats gained their notoriety, Pokitrition has its own MVPs in an endless combination of ingredients. Load up the bowls with white or brown rice, Furikake seasoning, protein of choice including ahi and other tuna options, salmon, cooked shrimp, and tofu, and a variety of fruit, vegetables, and dry toppings. If you’re not into seafood, order a Crispy Spam N’ Eggs Breakfast Burrito or bulgogi beef bowls. (9405 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 105, Glendale; pokitrition.com) Hot N Juicy Crawfish Hot N Juicy Crawfish, located in the middle of Westgate Entertainment District, offers an array of Cajun and Creole seafood. If you’re wearing your favorite team’s football jersey, you might want to don a bib as this meal could get messy. When customers order the boiled or broiled seafood by-the-pound option, most of the items arrive at the table in a bag filled with your choice of the restaurant’s five sauces: Juicy Cajun, Louisiana Style, Garlic Butter, Lemon Pepper, or Hot N Juicy. Besides crawfish, this spot offers deep-fried and breaded oysters, crab, lobster, clams, shrimp, catfish, and calamari, all prepared with Southern-style spices. If you are late for the coin toss, a Po’ Boy might be a faster and cleaner option. The classic Louisiana-style sandwich stuffed with breaded and deep-fried crawfish, soft shell crab, catfish, shrimp, or chicken pairs perfectly with a side of Sushi burritos and poke bowls by Pokitrition. | POKITRITION
