Too often the west Valley dining scene is overlooked. Well, no more. Thanks to newer eateries offering some of the best barbecue and tacos in town not to mention some Food Network favorites in Old Towne Glendale, an incredible mall food court, and a gas station favorite one could argue the western cities of metro Phoenix offer some of the more varied eats in town. Here s a guide to the best of the west.
Casa De Falafel 6730 West Cactus Road, Peoria Located inside a gas station at this intersection called Simon Xpress, Casa De Falafel is a Mediterranean grill churning out authentic Arabic street foods. A menu is stretched above the prep station on electronic screens, promising falafel sandwiches, beef shawarma plates, salads, and falafel rings. Aside from the saj-wrapped falafels, lentil soup is a favorite. The shop was opened in 2016 by Ali and Madda Shakir from Iraq, who dubbed it Casa De Falafel only because Falafel House was taken. (So, no, this isn t a Mexican-meets-Medit