16 BEST OF EAST VALLEY | Sunday, May 5, 2013 | East Valley Tribune | eastvalleytribune.com Food & Drink EastValleyTribune.com/BestOf BEST SPORTS BAR BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT Teakwood’s Nando’s Featuring Sonoran-inspired food, Nando’s of- Tavern & Grill fers what voters call “the best enchiladas ever.” They “won’t tell your mom” when you throw Most dishes range in the $10 to $15 range. Ac- the peanut shells on the floor. Really. Tons cording to legend, partners Nando and Tim- of televisions, award-winning wings, a boat- bo, also known as Guillermo Fernando Rios load of happy hour (and reverse happy hour) and Tim Shaughnessy, finally opened the res- specials, and barrels of peanuts for your to taurant they were destined to open after win- “crack, eat and pitch” makes Teakwood’s ning a game of no-limits Texas Hold ’Em in Las the place to be when your appetite includes Vegas. Rios’ was taught by his Nana since he watching the big game and filling up on tons was a “kid getting 10 cent haircuts and play- of appetizing bites. ing little league across the boarder,” so you Location: 151 E. Williams Field Road, No. 122, Gilbert; 5965 know that the dishes are good. W. Ray Road, Chandler Location: 6715 E. McDowell Rd., Mesa; 3519 E. Baseline Rd., Information: teakwoodstavern.com Gilbert; 1890 W. Germann Rd., Chandler. Voters’ comments: Information: nandosmexicancafe.com “Lots of TV, good beer selection.” Voters’ comments: BEST BURGER “Free peanuts!” “Great food and great happy hour.” Honorable Mention: Matta’s (Mesa); El Charro Restaurant JOINT Honorable Mention: Blue 32 Sports Grill (Gilbert); Zipps and Lounge (Mesa) Sports Grill (Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert, coming soon to Ahwatukee) BEST BURGER JOINT BEST SUSHI RESTAURANT In-N-Out Burger Blue Wasabi Sushi The menu stays simplistic, but the taste is sophisticated. While other places may have & Martini Bar more options, In-N-Out Burger is the go-to Described as a “premiere spot in the Valley destination for the freshest, tastiest burgers for hip, contemporary dining,” the sushi does in the East Valley. The orders may range from shine, even if it shares the spotlight with a plain to ‘Animal Style’ — part of a once-un- wide variety of martinis and other cocktails. listed ”secret menu” which is now plastered Next time out: pair the Marilyn Monroll (tuna, prominently on the website — but the ingre- yellowtail, salmon, spicy tuna, krab mix, avo- dients are always top-notch, which makes cado, cucumber wrapped in pink soy paper) In-N-Out taste more like a restaurant burg- with the Wango Mango (peach vodka, man- er than a cheap fast-food option. Locations: East Valley locatiosn in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa go nectar with an orange cranberry splash) and Tempe to add color to your dining palate. Information: in-n-out.com Location: 2080 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert Voters’ comments: Information: (480) 722-9250; bluewasabisushi.com Voters’ comments: “One cannot beat this place for taste and “Great variety. Great atmoshere” price. Plus, the staff here are fantatstic.” Honorable Mention: Ra Sushi (Mesa, Tempe, Ahwatukee); Honorable Mention: Five Guys (Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, Kona Grill (Gilbert, Chandler) Ahwatukee); Chuck Box (Tempe).