Citizen Staff Writer
Good options for a quick bite
Dine & Dash: good eats near Philabaum
Philabaum Glass Studio & Gallery, 711 S. Sixth Ave., is featuring “Let the Good Times Roll,” an exhibit of murrini roll-ups by Paul Anders-Stout. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m Tuesdays-Saturdays. Here are five good lunch spots within a mile or so of Philabaum:
BIRRIERIA GUADALAJARA
304 E. 22nd St., 624-8020, 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m. daily
Jalisco-style tacos at this modest, corner joint are good, fast, and inexpensive.
EL MINUTO CAFE
354 S. Main Ave., 882-4145, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays
Has been serving great carne seca, chile rellenos and more for 70 years.
EL TORERO
236 E. 26th St., 622-9534, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays, noon-9 p.m. Saturdays, and noon-8:30 p.m. Sundays
Venerable, old-school restaurant serves Sonoran-style classics including excellent Topopo salads and giant cheese crisps.
MOLCA’S MEXICAN GRILL
2425 S. Sixth Ave., 295-4466, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, 7 a.m.-midnight Fridays-Saturdays
Sinaloan fare in this former Wienerschnitzel A-frame includes excellent, fried-to-order Tacos Dorados.
TAQUERIA PICO DE GALLO
2618 S. Sixth Ave., 623-8775, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays
Baja-style fare featuring the best fish and shrimp tacos in town. Add the namesake fruit cup for a heart-healthy dessert.