For six years, Bertha’s Restaurant has been serving authentic Mexican food from Sinaloa. Open daily from 7am to 7pm, Bertha’s most popular dishes include menudo, tacos dorados, enchiladas, sopes, and breakfast chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, and the unique eggs with marlin. Shrimp flautas are a must, and their heart-warming caldos (soups) are perfect for rainy days and mornings after a long night out. Served with chicken, beef, or albondigas (meatballs) made with beef or shrimp, this dish delivers the flavors of home cooking in a cozy restaurant setting. Family owned and operated, Bertha’s Restaurant recreates an authentic taste of Los Mochis, a coastal city in northern Sinaloa, Mexico, right here in Phoenix. Start any meal with a tostada de camarón or a mixta for a bright and refreshing bite before diving into a molcajete, chile relleno (one of the biggest in town), or plate of tacos. We love the marlin tacos or the camarón con queso tacos. Speaking of tacos, the pescado frito is a whole fried fish served with sides, tortillas, and toppings for making your own fish tacos. Located at 28th Avenue and Buckeye, Bertha’s is conveniently located for a quick breakfast or lunch when crossing town, or as a destination for dinner. Bertha’s restaurant TASTe OF SinALOA 1212 S 28Th Ave, PhOenix BeRThASReSTAuRAnT.cOM 602.283.4422 From its iconic Windy City faves to a variety of classic Italian dishes, Paladino’s Italian Eatery in Apache Junction exudes a passion for food, a diligence to detail, and a desire to impress its customers with quality products and service. While the pièce de résistance of the family owned and operated deli and pizzeria is its Italian beef, guests may find it difficult to choose from among the menu’s plentiful selections. Options range from tasty hot and cold Italian submarine sandwiches; authentic Chicago Neighborhood pizza, Chicago-style hot dogs, and Maxwell Street Polish; plus a number of pasta dishes. Speaking of pasta, we’d be remiss not to mention the restaurant’s current daily special: spaghetti and meatballs with salad and garlic bread for only $9.99. What a deal! 300 W. APAChE TrAIl, APAChE JuNCTION | PAlAdINOSITAlIANEATEry.COM | 480.983.0973 MAMMA MIA—NOW ThAT’S ITAlIANO! Paladino’s italian EatEry CC’s on Central is a family-owned and -operated cafe in Midtown Phoenix that serves a unique, flavorsome blend of Southern and American breakfast and lunch dishes featuring a contemporary spin. Especially notable are some Louisiana-style comfort food, including Po’Boys, shrimp etouffee and jambalaya. With a stylish decor, rustic touches and a glass front that looks out onto the courtyard patio, this charming little gem provides a comfortable, inviting space in which to enjoy a relaxing meal or your favorite cocktail from the bar or even host a private event. CC’s also offers top-quality, full-service catering for office lunches and meetings, corporate events and more. 2800 N. CENtrAL AvE., PhoENix | CCSoNCENtrAL.CoM | 602.253.9220 QuAiNt ANd CoMfy With AMAziNg EAtS CC’s on Central 16 May 18th - May 24th | phoenix new tiMes | EAT 2023
