Kamala Harris in Arizona: Vice President and Tim Walz gather in Glendale
At a rally in Glendale on August 9, Governor Tim Walz, Senator Mark Kelly, Gabby Giffords, Representative Ruben Gallego and Mesa Mayor John Giles supported Kamala Harris.
Last week, Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, were spotted buying tamales at Phoenix Mexican restaurant Cocina Adamex. The two were visiting the Valley as part of a campaign tour of swing states that included a rally in Glendale.
Located on the corner of Seventh Avenue and Taylor Street, Cocina Adamex is owned by Adriana Zapata and Alberto Sanchez. Last year, it rose to social media fame for its giant 10-inch-diameter concha, which serves 10 people and can be ordered with a giant 10-cup cup of coffee.
Mexican food in Phoenix seems to have become a tradition at campaign appearances. Harris previously dined at the now-closed Barrio Cafe in 2020 while campaigning with President Joe Biden.
However, with limited time between campaign stops, Harris and Walz were unable to try more of Phoenix’s best restaurants, although they might have liked to.
We asked you to tell us what other restaurants the Democratic candidate should have tried in Phoenix, and your answers did not disappoint.
Here are the top 5 restaurants recommended by readers to Vice President Harris.
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Huarachis
Huarachis is the latest restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Rene Andrade, who also owns Bacanora. The lively Mexican restaurant offers tacos, tortas, ceviche and elotes, as well as a selection of primarily agave-based cocktails.
Details: 814 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. huarachis.com.
Los Dos Molinos
Los Dos Molinos was named after the two chili grinders used to develop many of the recipes the restaurant still uses today. The restaurant is best known for its fiery heat. Specialties include adovada ribs, Veracruz shrimp, chimichangas and the Los Dos Flautas dinner.
Details: 1044 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 602-528-3535. Also 8646 S. Central Ave. Phoenix. 602-243-9113, losdosmolinosphoenix.com.
The original Mexican food of Carolina
The Original Carolina’s has been a popular Mexican dining destination in Phoenix since it was opened by Carolina Valenzuela and her husband Manuel in 1968. The restaurant is famous for its burritos made from homemade flour tortillas.
Details: 1202 E. Mohave St., Phoenix. 602-252-1503, carolinasmex.com.
Pizzeria Bianco
It seems there’s an unofficial rule that presidents and vice presidents eat at Mexican restaurants when visiting Arizona. But residents know that’s not all Phoenix has to offer. James Beard Award winner Chris Bianco is a household name in the Valley for his artisan pizza.
Details: 623 E. Adams St., Phoenix. 602-258-8300. Also 4743 N. 20th St., Phoenix. 602-368-3273, pizzeriabianco.com.
Tee Pee Mexican Food
Tee Pee has been open in Phoenix’s Arcadia neighborhood since 1958. The long-established family restaurant was visited by President George W. Bush in 2004. The restaurant is known for its chili rellenos, beef and green corn tamales, and albondigas soup.
Details: 4144 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. 602-956-0178, teepeemexicanfood.com.
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