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Texaz Grill

Item: Texaz Grill
Author: Patricia Escarcega

Cuisine: American

Price: $$

10Best Says

TexAZ Grill is something of a local institution around these parts. This friendly, family-run restaurant has been bringing a taste of Texas to the Valley for more than 30 years. The menu is frequently updated with specials, but you can always count on Texas- and Southern-inspired fare like chicken fried steak, pork chops cooked southern-style, fried catfish, and of course, plenty of steak options. TexAZ also offers a Sunday brunch menu with house specialties that include the indulgent Paris Texas Toast, and the house "Chicken Fried Deliciousness," featuring your choice of meat, double-dipped and fried, and served with the restaurant's irresistible mashed potatoes and gravy. Come for the food, but stick around for the fun and friendly atmosphere.

Address:

6003 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016-1801

Phone:

602-248-7827

Website:

texazgrill.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Patricia Escarcega
Phoenix, Scottsdale Local Expert

Tex-Mex: "Don't miss the chicken fried steak."

Best for Tex-Mex Because: Although not a traditional Tex-Mex restaurant, you will find plenty of southwestern-influenced fare on the menu at this popular neighborhood restaurant.

Our Daily Specials
- Lunch Specials
  
  Liver & Onions
  
  two pieces of beef liver dredged in flour and grilled in bacon grease, topped with bacon and sautéed onions, cooked medium unless requested otherwise. served with mashed potatoes and cream gravy. ($7.00)
  
  Pierre’s Pleasure
  
  a slice of our smoked prime rib, grilled and served atop two pieces of texaz toast, topped with french fried onion rings, and a side of creamed horseradish. served with texaz fries. ($9.75)
  
  Bbq Beef Back Ribs
  
  beef back ribs, slow smoked with hickory and oak, topped with our special homemade bbq sauce. garnished with a pickle spear and sliced onion, served with texaz fries. ($7.50)
- Soup
  Chicken Enchilada Soup
  thick tomato based soup made with chicken, ground pork, onions and green chilies, topped with tortilla strips and longhorn cheese.
  
  Bowl: $4.00
  
  Cup: $3.00
- Early Dinner Specials
  
  Steak & Enchilada, The Big Nasty, Beer Battered Cod And The Big Salad
  
  ($9.50)
- Supper Specials
  
  Liver & Onions
  
  three pieces of beef liver dredged in flour and grilled in bacon fat, cooked medium unless requested otherwise. finished traditionally with bacon and sautéed onions. served with a dinner salad and choice of potatoes. ($9.00)
  
  Bbq Beef Back Ribs
  
  beef back ribs, slow smoked over hickory and oak, topped with our special homemade bbq sauce. garnished with a pickle spear, sliced onion, and a piece of white bread. served with a dinner salad and choice of potatoes. ($14.00)
Lunch Menu
- Main
  
  Chicken Fried Steak
  
  house special of the texaz grill made of cubed beef steak, double dipped, served with award winning mashed potatoes and gravy, corn and a buttermilk biscuit. ($8.25)
  
  Chicken Fried Chicken
  
  another house special a boneless chicken breast, double dipped, served with mashed potatoes and gravy, corn and a buttermilk biscuit. ($8.00)
  
  Pork Chop Southern Style
  
  center cut, boneless pork loin chop, double dipped, fried and served with mashed potatoes and gravy, corn and a buttermilk biscuit or, you can have it grilled, without breading. ($8.00)
  
  Chicken Fried Sandwich
  
  chicken fried steak, chicken, or pork chop on a sesame seed egg bun with all the trimmings, served with texaz fries. ($7.50)
  
  Hamburger
  
  six ounce, hand formed, all beef patty on a sesame seed egg bun with tomato, lettuce, onion and pickle on the side, served with texaz fries. ($7.00)
  
  Steak Sandwich
  
  served open faced on a toasted french roll with texaz fries. ($10.50)
  
  Chicken Sandwich
  
  boneless, grilled chicken breast on a sesame seed bun with tomato, lettuce, onion and pickle on the side, served with texaz fries. ($7.50)
  
  Fried Catfish
  
  catfish fillet, coated in homemade bread crumbs, deep fried, served with tartar sauce and texaz fries. ($7.50)
  
  Chopped Bbq Brisket On Bun
  
  our teringua bbq cook-off award winning recipe - beef brisket slow smoked in our kitchen over hickory and oak until very tender, chopped and served on a sesame seed egg bun with our homemade bbq sauce - garnished with pickle spear and onion slice, served with texaz fries. ($7.00)
  
  Turkey Club Sandwich
  
  sliced breast of smoked turkey, bacon, american cheese, lettuce and tomato all on a toasted french roll served with texaz fries. ($7.00)
  
  Chef Salad
  
  a grilled seasoned chicken breast or smoked turkey served atop tossed salad with longhorn cheese. served with your choice of dressing on the side. ($8.00)
  
  Texaz Club
  
  sliced smoked brisket and smoked turkey breast covered with american cheese, heated, served atop cole slaw on a toasted french roll, with a side of our homemade bbq sauce and texaz fries. ($7.75)
  
  Soup And Salad
  
  a bowl of homemade soup and a dinner salad with choice of dressings. ask your server about today's soup selection. ($6.50)
  
  Brazos Burrito
  
  flour tortilla? wrapped around chopped smoked brisket, longhorn cheese and cole slaw. served with a side of our bbq sauce, lettuce, tomato, a jalapeno and a side of corn. ($7.50)
  
  Dallas Tacos
  
  a tex mex favorite in dallas- mini soft corn tortillas topped with smoked brisket, chopped red onion, shredded red cabbage and pepper jack cheese. served with a side of salsa, mashed avocado and a jalapeno. ($8.00)
  
  Cheeseburger Salad
  
  a six ounce hamburger patty cooked to order, served atop tossed salad, sliced tomatoes and onions and grated longhorn cheese with our house dressing on the side. right off the menu from dirty's in austin. ($8.00)
  
  Diet Plate
  
  a boneless chicken breast or chopped steak patty, grilled and served with a side of cottage cheese. ($6.75)
- Burger Extras
  
  American Cheese
  
  ($0.25)
  
  longhorn Cheese
  
  ($0.25)
  
  Jalapeno Jack Cheese
  
  ($0.25)
  
  sautéed Onions
  
  ($0.25)
  
  Avocado Topping
  
  ($0.50)
  
  Diced Green Chilies
  
  ($0.50)
  
  Sautéed Mushrooms
  
  ($0.50)
  
  texaz Style- Chili, Cheese & Onions
  
  ($1.00)
  
  bacon Strips
  
  ($1.00)
  
  blue Cheese Crumbles
  
  ($1.00)
- Lunch Extras
  Texaz Red
  our homemade chili
  
  Cup: $3.50
  
  Bowl: $4.50
  
  Salad And A Bowl: $7.00
  Frito Pie
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Shrimp Cocktail
  
  ($9.95)
  
  Sautéed Onions
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Sautéed Mushrooms
  
  ($3.00)
  
  House Salad
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Cottage Cheese
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Tomatoes
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Fried Okra
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Corn
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Cole Slaw
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Texaz Fries
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Homemade Mashed Potatoes
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Jalapeno
  
  ($0.10)
Supper Menu
- Main
  Freidy's Filet
  
  ($21.95)
  
  Rib Eye
  
  jim's special. ($19.95)
  
  New York Strip
  
  ($18.95)
  
  Smoked Prime Rib
  our rib roast is smoked over hickory and oak and cut to order. served with horseradish and smoky au jus. we only cook so much of it so we may run out...sorry.
  
  Regular Cut: $19.95
  
  The Mulligan: $23.95
  Beef Kabob
  
  three pieces of beef tenderloin, skewered with mushrooms, onion and tomato. ($18.95)
  
  Chicken Kabob
  
  four chicken breast fillets skewered with mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, tomato and little seasoned salt. ($14.95)
  
  Chop Steak
  
  a 10 ounce patty of fresh, pure ground chuck grilled the way you like it, topped with sauteed onions. ($11.95)
  
  House Specialty: Chicken Fried Steak
  
  two fork tender pieces of beef, double dipped, and topped with our homemade cream gravy. ($12.95)
  
  Chicken Fried Chicken
  
  two chicken breasts prepared just like our chicken fried steak. ($12.95)
  
  Pork Chops (southern Style)
  
  two loin pork chops prepared just like our chicken fried steak. or have it grilled without the gravy on top. ($12.95)
  
  Fried Catfish
  
  two catfish fillets breaded in buttermilk crumbs fried 'til golden with a side of tartar sauce and lemon. or dusted with seasoned flour and grilled on request. ($12.95)
  
  Fried Shrimp
  
  five jumbo #1 gulf shrimp dipped in our very own beer batter fried 'til golden with a side of cocktail sauce and lemon. or lightly seasoned and grilled upon request. ($17.95)
  
  Hamburger
  
  10 ounce patty of fresh, pure ground chuck grilled to order on a sesame seed bun with shredded lettuce, tomato, onion and a pickle on the side. ($11.95)
  
  Brisket Sandwich
  
  sliced lean smoked brisket served on a toasted french roll topped with our homemade bbq sauce, with a pickle and onion on the side. we smoke our award winning brisket over hickory and oak wood for 14 hours so availability is limited. ($11.95)
- Burger Extras
  
  American Cheese
  
  ($0.25)
  
  Longhorn Cheese
  
  ($0.25)
  
  Jalapeno Jack Cheese
  
  ($0.25)
  
  Sautéed Onions
  
  ($0.25)
  
  Avocado Topping
  
  ($0.50)
  
  Diced Green Chilies
  
  ($0.50)
  
  Sautéed Mushrooms
  
  ($0.50)
  
  Texaz Style - Chili, Cheese & Onions
  
  ($1.00)
  
  Bacon Strips
  
  ($1.00)
  
  Blue Cheese Crumbles
  
  ($1.00)
- Extras
  Texaz Red
  our award winning recipe homemade chili.
  
  Bowl: $4.50
  
  Cup: $3.50
  
  Frito Pie: $5.00
  Shrimp Cocktail
  
  4 jumbo #1 gulf shrimp steamed in our special seasonings, chilled and served with house made cocktail sauce and lemon. ($9.95)
  
  Beer Battered Shrimp
  
  jumbo #1 gulf shrimp dipped in beer batter, fried and served with cocktail sauce and lemon. ($3.00)
  
  Sautéed Mushrooms
  
  white button mushrooms cooked just like the onions. ($3.00)
  
  Fried Okra
  
  cut okra, lightly breaded, deep fried, dusted with cajun spices and a side of creole dip. ($3.95)
  
  Corn
  
  whole kernel yellow corn lightly seasoned with black pepper and louisiana hot sauce. ($2.00)
  
  Sautéed Onions
  
  jumbo sweet yellow onions sautéed with seasoned salt. ($2.00)
  
  House Salad
  
  mix of iceberg and romaine lettuces with diced tomatoes and chopped green olives. tossed with our house mustard vinaigrette or topped with buttermilk ranch dressing or thousand island. ($2.50)
  
  Cole Slaw
  
  a secret family recipe from down south-crisp shredded cabbage, carrots and diced onion mixed with a mayonnaise based dressing. a little tart and a little sweet. ($2.50)
  
  Sliced Tomatoes
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Cottage Cheese
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Mashed Potatoes
  
  a signature item at texaz. these spuds are mashed with the skins on and served with a ladle full of our famous cream gravy. ($3.00)
  
  Texaz Fries
  
  fresh russet potatoes cut into chunks and twice fried. ($3.00)
  
  Jalapeno
  
  when was the last time you saw something on a restaurant menu for 10 cents(the price hasn’t changed since 1985). ($0.10)
Supper Special
- Main
  
  Monday - Grilled Flank Steak
  
  Seasoned flank steak grilled to order, sliced thin on the bias, topped with bell peppers, onions, garlic and tomatoes. Served with a dinner salad and choice of potatoes. ($13.00)
  
  Tuesday - BBQ Beef Back Ribs
  
  Beef back ribs, slow smoked over hickory and oak, topped with our special homemade BBQ sauce, and garnished with a pickle spear and sliced onion. Served with a salad, your choice of potatoes and a slice of white bread. ($14.00)
  
  Wednesday - Beef Liver & Onions
  
  Three pieces of beef liver dredged in flour and grilled to medium in bacon grease, finished traditionally with bacon and sauteed onions. Served with a dinner salad and choice of potatoes. ($9.00)
  
  Thursday - BBQ Combo Plate
  
  Pork spareribs, beef brisket and handmade hot link, slow smoked over hickory and oak, topped with our special homemade BBQ sauce. Garnished with a pickle spear, sliced onion and a slice of white bread. Served with a dinner salad and choice of potatoes. ($16.00)
  
  Friday - Beer Batter Cod
  
  An eight ounce North Atlantic cod fillet deep fried in beer batter, with tartar sauce and lemon on the side. Served with a dinner salad and choice of potatoes. ($13.00)
  
  Saturday - Steak Lin Sue
  
  A 10 ounce NY Strip, grilled to order, topped with sautéed artichoke hearts and jumbo Gulf shrimp, covered with house made béarnaise sauce. Served with a dinner salad and choice of potatoes. ($23.00)
  
  Sunday - BBQ Ribs
  
  Pork spareribs, slow smoked over hickory and oak, topped with our special homemade BBQ sauce, and garnished with a pickle spear and sliced onion. Served with a salad, your choice of potatoes and a slice of white bread. ($14.00)
Kids Menu
- Main
  
  Hamburger
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Steak
  
  ($9.50)
  
  Catfish
  
  grilled or fried ($7.00)
  
  Chicken Fried Steak
  
  ($7.50)
  
  Chicken Fried Chicken
  
  ($7.50)
  
  Chicken Fingers
  
  grilled or fried ($6.50)
  
  Grilled Cheese Sandwich
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Corny Dog
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Smoked Prime Rib
  
  limited availability ($8.50)
Sunday Brunch
- Main
  Eggs Bubba
  
  two eggs cooked sunny side up atop biscuits and chicken fried steak, topped with cream gravy. ($8.25)
  
  Biscuits And Gravy
  
  two buttermilk biscuits covered in sausage gravy. ($6.00)
  
  Paris Texas Toast
  
  three pieces of thick sliced egg bread, soaked in egg, cinnamon and vanilla, grilled till golden and topped with pecan brown butter & served with warm dark corn syrup. ($7.00)
  
  Steak & Eggs
  
  seven ounce lunch steak and two eggs cooked to order & a biscuit. ($11.00)
  
  Pork Chop & Eggs
  
  grilled boneless pork loin chop served with 2 eggs cooked to order & a biscuit. ($8.50)
  
  Bacon Or Sausage & Eggs
  
  bacon or hot country sausage patty with 2 eggs cooked to order & a biscuit. ($6.00)
  
  Omelet
  
  build your own, choice of fillings extra. ($6.00)
  
  Terlingua Scramble
  
  three eggs scrambled with hot country sausage, onions, green chilies, tomatoes, longhorn cheese & fritos. served with a large flour tortilla and salsa. ($8.50)
  
  Chicken Fried Goodness
  house specialty - choice of tenderized beef steak, boneless chicken breast or boneless pork loin chop, double dipped, fried, and covered with cream gravy. served with award winning mashed potatoes and gravy, corn and a buttermilk biscuit.
  
  Steak: $8.25
  
  Chicken Or Pork: $8.00
  Hamburger
  
  a six ounce, hand formed, all beef patty, cooked to order on a sesame seed burger bun with tomato, onion, pickle and lettuce on the side, served with texaz fries ($7.00)
  
  Chopped Bbq Brisket On Bun
  
  our terlingua bbq cook-off award winning recipe - beef brisket slow smoked in our kitchen over hickory and oak until very tender, chopped and served on a sesame seed burger bun with our homemade bbq sauce. garnished with pickle spear and onion slice, served with texaz fries. ($7.00)
  
  Turkey Club Sandwich
  
  sliced breast of smoked turkey, bacon, american cheese, lettuce and tomato all on a toasted french roll, served with texaz fries. ($7.00)
  
  Chicken Sandwich
  
  grilled boneless chicken breast on a sesame seed burger bun with tomato, onion, pickle and lettuce on the side, served with texaz fries ($7.50)
  
  Chef Salad
  
  a grilled? seasoned chicken breast or smoked turkey over a large garden salad with tomatoes, green olives and longhorn cheese, served with choice of dressing on the side. ($8.00)
  
  Creole Potatoes, Dinner Salad, cole Slaw Or Cottage Cheese
  
  ($2.50)
- Burger Extras
  
  American Cheese
  
  ($0.25)
  
  Longhorn Cheese
  
  ($0.25)
  
  Jalapeno Jack Cheese
  
  ($0.25)
  
  Sautéed Onions
  
  ($0.25)
  
  Avocado Topping
  
  ($0.25)
  
  Diced Green Chilies
  
  ($0.50)
  
  Sautéed Mushrooms
  
  ($0.50)
  
  texaz Style- Chili, Cheese & Onion
  
  ($1.00)
  
  bacon Strips
  
  ($1.00)
  
  blue Cheese Crumbles
  
  ($1.00)
- From The Bar
  
  Bloody Tito
  
  tito’s handmade vodka, spicy tomato juice and a jalapeno. ($6.00)
  
  Bloody Caesar
  
  tito’s handmade vodka, spicy clamato juice and a pickled okra. ($6.00)
  
  Bourbon Milk Punch
  
  from dickie brennan’s bourbon house in new orleans. real creamy with lots of blue bell homemade vanilla ice cream, sour mash bourbon and a touch of nutmeg. great for dessert and hangovers. ($6.50)
  
  Terlingua Sunset
  
  republic anejo tequila, grand marnier, pineapple juice with a splash of orange juice and grenadine. ($8.00)
  
  Cowboy Coffee
  
  republic anejo tequila, kahlua, bailey’s irish cream and coffee. ($8.00)
  
  Sunday Driver
  
  our house screwdriver at a special sunday price. ($3.00)
  
  Mai Tai
  
  light and dark rums, orange and pineapple juices, triple sec with a float of 151 rum. ($7.50)
Desserts
- Desserts
  
  Bread Pudding With Whiskey Sauce
  
  french bread in an egg custard with toasted pecans and raisins, topped with a sour mash bourbon hard sauce. ($5.00)
  
  Pecan Pie
  
  lots of pecans and corn syrup, baked in a flaky crust and a little something special. it’s so sweet it’ll make your teeth hurt. ($5.00)
  
  Hill Country Cobbler
  
  the texas hill country is known for its wonderful peaches, so it’s only fitting that we feature peach cobbler. large pieces of peaches in a sweet syrup topped with a drop biscuit crust. ($5.00)
  
  Hot Fudge Sundae
  
  two scoops of blue bell homemade vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate fudge, pecans, whipped cream and a cherry. what more needs to be said? we proudly serve blue bell homemade vanilla ice cream. ($5.00)
  
  A La Mode
  
  for a scoop of blue bell homemade vanilla ice cream. ($1.00)
Beverages
- Drinks
  
  Coffee
  
  free refills ($2.50)
  
  Tea
  
  free refills ($2.50)
  
  Iced Tea
  
  fresh brewed luzianne - free refills ($2.50)
  
  Soda
  
  free refills. pepsi, diet pepsi, dr pepper, sierra mist, mountain dew ($2.50)
  
  Milk
  
  free refills ($2.50)
  
  Juice
  
  free refills ($2.50)
  
  Abita bottled Root Beer
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Arrowhead Spring Water (1 Liter)
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Calistoga Sparkling Water
  
  ($2.00)
- Our House Beer
  
  Shiner Bock
  
  ($4.50)
- Domestic Beers
  
  Budweiser
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Bud Light
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Coors
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Coors Light
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Michelob Ultra
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Miller High Life
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Miller Lite
  
  ($3.50)
  
  O'doul's (non-alcoholic)
  
  ($3.50)
- Premium Beers
  
  Abita Jockamo I.p.a
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Blue Moon Belgian White
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Corona
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Dos Equis Amber
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Fat Tire Amber Ale
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Four Peaks Kilt Lifter
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Heineken
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Shiner Black
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Shiner seasonal Brew
  
  ($5.00)
- Red Wine
  Cabernet Sauvignon
  ck mondavi
  
  Glass: $5.00
  
  Bottle: $15.00
  Zinfandel
  gnarly head
  
  Glass: $6.00
  
  Bottle: $20.00
  Cabernet Sauvignon
  kendall jackson (vintner's reserve)
  
  Glass: $9.00
  
  Bottle: $30.00
  Merlot
  kendall jackson
  
  Glass: $8.00
  
  Bottle: $28.00
  Malbec
  picket fence
  
  Glass: $8.00
  
  Bottle: $28.00
  Pinot Noir
  mark west
  
  Glass: $7.00
  
  Bottle: $25.00
- Blush Wine
  White Zinfandel
  ck mondavi
  
  Glass: $5.00
  
  Bottle: $15.00
- White Wine
  Chardonnay
  ck mondavi
  
  Glass: $5.00
  
  Bottle: $15.00
  Pinot Grigio
  double decker
  
  Glass: $6.00
  
  Bottle: $20.00
  Chardonnay
  kendall jackson (vintner's reserve)
  
  Glass: $7.00
  
  Bottle: $25.00
- Sparkling Wine
  
  Brut
  
  gruet (new mexico) bottle ($30.00)
  
  American Champagne
  
  j. roget ($4.00)
- Port
  
  Graham's Six Grapes
  
  ($7.00)

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