Glendale Dining

Bill Johnson's Big Apple
The locally popular barbecue and steak house offers a casual atmosphere, friendly service and hearty protions of the signautre barbecue beef, chicken and pork. Save room for the fresh fruit pie, which is large enough to share. The casual Western atmosphere with helpful staff and a western barn setting make for a fun dining experience
Features:   Casual dress; cocktails.
Directions:   Loop 101, exit 14 (Bell Rd), 1.1 mi e. 7322 W Bell Rd 85308
Parking:   on-site.
Hours:   6 am-10 pm, Fri & Sat-midnight. Closed: 12/25.
Price:   Lunch: $6-$10, Dinner: $10-$25
Credit Cards:   AE, DS, MC, VI
Credit Cards:   AX, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type:   Steak House

Bistro di Napoli
The trained chef cooks classic Italian comfort foods using fresh ingredients. The easy style of service fits the casual atmosphere, in which families are welcomed.
Features:   Casual dress; cocktails.
Directions:   I-17, exit 210B (Thunderbird Rd), 3.8 mi w. 5830 W Thunderbird Rd 85306
Parking:   on-site.
Hours:   11 am-9:30 pm, Sat 4:30 pm-10 pm. Closed major holidays; also Sun & 6/1-10/1.
Price:   Lunch: $8-$15, Dinner: $10-$18
Credit Cards:   AE, DS, MC, VI
Credit Cards:   AX, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type:   Italian

El Paso Bar-B-Q Company
If you come to El Paso expecting a standard smokehouse, you're in for quite a surprise. Sophisticated decor hints at food that's a little more special. Tangy, piquant sauces punch up the flavor in pecan-smoked meats, poultry and seafood. Pleasant servers are another check in the plus column.
Features:   Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions:   I-17, exit 208 (Peoria Ave), 2.0 mi w, southwest corner of 43rd Ave and W Peooria Ave. 4303 W Peoria Ave 85302
Parking:   on-site.
Hours:   11 am-10 pm, Fri & Sat-11 pm. Closed: 11/27, 12/25.
Price:   Lunch: $7-$13, Dinner: $9-$21
Credit Cards:   AE, CB, DC, DS, JC, MC, VI
Credit Cards:   AX, CB, DC, DS, JC, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type:   Barbecue

Haus Murphy's
As is the case in many favorite neighborhood pubs, the walls are covered in photographs and memorabilia, the hearty food is freshly prepared and a selection of German beers is available to wash down the crispy schnitzels and plump sausages.
Features:   Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions:   Just e of Grand Ave (US 60); center. 5739 W Glendale Ave 85301
Parking:   street.
Hours:   11:30 am-9 pm, Sun 4 pm-8 pm. Closed: 1/1, 12/25.
Price:   Lunch: $6-$15, Dinner: $9-$28
Credit Cards:   AE, DS, MC, VI
Credit Cards:   AX, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type:   German
Reservations:   suggested.

Macayo's Mexican Kitchen
The colorfully furnished Mexican-style eatery prepares Sonoran Mexican dishes. Friendly and efficient staffers serve traditional and lighter dishes flavored with this place's own chili peppers, which are grown near Tucson
Features:   Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions:   Just e of 59th Ave. 6012 W Bell Rd 85308
Parking:   on-site.
Hours:   11 am-11 pm, Fri & Sat-midnight. Closed: 11/27, 12/25.
Price:   Lunch: $6-$9, Dinner: $8-$14
Credit Cards:   AE, CB, DC, DS, JC, MC, VI
Credit Cards:   AX, CB, DC, DS, JC, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type:   Mexican
Reservations:   accepted.