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8646 S. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85042

602-243-9113 

http://www.losdosmolinosaz.com  

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8646 S. Central Ave. Phoenix AZ 85042

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  • Mexican
    Tue-Sat 11am-9pm
    $$ $$
    All Major Credit Cards, Diners Club, cash
  • casual
    Catering, Delivery, Kid Friendly, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible
    Dinner, Lunch
    Beer/Wine
  • Accepted, Recommended for Large Parties
    Lot Available
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It's no wonder the spicy food at Los Dos Molinos is downright legendary - New Mexican red chiles and Hatch Valley green chiles, in one form or another, star in almost every house specialty, from fat chimichangas, smothered in green chile, to the outstanding adovada ribs, which are marinated in red chile sauce and cooked to falling-off-the-bone tenderness. But's it's not all tongue-tingling heat. The moist, mouthwatering carnitas, done up in a Dutch oven, is simply some of the best pork we've ever eaten. Portions here are generous, and the dishes are so good you'll want to clean your plate, but it's worth it to save room for hot, chewy, crisp sopaipillas, drizzled with honey.








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  • 2012 | Best Carne Adovada

    Sure, there are plenty of New Mexican joints we love in the Valley, but when it comes to carne adovada, Los Dos Molinos is one place we keep coming back to. With four locations in the Valley, this family-owned chain from founder Victoria Chavez serves up carne adovada as large chunks of slow-cooked marinated pork, perfectly prepared, tender and moist, and swimming in a red chile stew whose flavor is instantly memorable. The consistency is reminiscent of good mole, and the flavor is nearly as... More »

  • 2011 | Best Carne Adovada

    There's a reason Los Dos Molinos is well known for bringing the heat to its New Mexican dishes, thanks in large part to the burns-so-good carne adovada, pork that is slow-cooked in garlic and red chile sauce until it practically melts in your mouth. Order the burrito or -- even better -- the carne adovada ribs. The first bite is mouthwatering flavor, followed by a slow burn that builds until you reach a state of capsaicin-induced euphoria. We recommend a pitcher of margaritas at the ready ... More »

  • 2011 | Best Margarita

    There always is a wait, the staff isn't the friendliest, and the food is hot enough to burn every single taste bud from your tongue, but we keep finding our way back to the patio of this South Phoenix hot spot for its kick-ass house margarita. It isn't infused with lavender, there isn't a trace of rosewater, and the tequila hasn't been blessed by a holy donkey from the depths of Mexico, but the housemade margs deliver with a not-too-sweet, perfectly sour base blended nicely with puree of... More »

  • 2010 | Best Neighborhood Mexican Restaurant, South Phoenix

    Here's a place that's got the laid-back, fun vibe of a great neighborhood spot with all the pizzazz and unforgettable food of a destination restaurant. Whether you live nearby or just feel like heading south, Los Dos Molinos will feed you well and send you home with a proper food coma, thanks to fiery New Mexican-style cuisine and huge margaritas to quell the heat. Sure, you can find a few mild things on the menu, but why not go wild with spicy machaca or lip-smacking carne adovada, tender... More »

  • 2009 | Best Carne Adovada

    The unforgettable carne adovada at Los Dos Molinos is doubly seductive -- slow-cooked, melt-in-your-mouth pork combined with the heat of red chile marinade. What's the kitchen's secret? It uses New Mexico red chiles, whose distinctively rich flavor takes the dish to a whole new level. If you're impatient to get a taste of it, the easiest plate-to-mouth delivery method is a Los Dos burro, neatly wrapped in a fresh flour tortilla. But if you have the time and appetite to splurge on a... More »

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  • 2008 | Best Machaca

    Do you ever find yourself ordering one particular thing whenever you see it on a menu? We're that way with machaca. And ever since we discovered the outrageously good machaca at Los Dos Molinos -- where there's a whole menu full of memorable dishes -- we've had to keep returning just to satisfy our cravings. Here, the classic shredded beef dish is impressively tender, with a rich, meaty flavor that stands up to Los Dos' signature spices. This is kicky stuff, for sure, but it's heat... More »

  • 2006 | BEST NEIGHBORHOOD MEXICAN RESTAURANT, SOUTH PHOENIX

    Los Dos Molinos just might be the king of all neighborhood Mexican joints. It's festive, with glossy blue walls, shiny red chile peppers hanging from the ceiling, and loud music; reasonably priced; and, of course, delicious. The menu covers basics like tacos, enchiladas, and tamales, and the house specialties are unforgettable: adovada pork ribs marinated in red chile; fall-apart-tender pork carnitas, slathered in melted cheese; and, if you feel like playing with fire, New Mexican red chile... More »

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  • 2001 | Best Adovada

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    Do you ever find yourself ordering one particular thing whenever you see it on a menu? We're that way with machaca. And ever since we discovered the outrageously good machaca at Los Dos Molinos — where there's a whole menu full of memorable dishes — we've had to keep returning just to satisfy our cravings. Here, the classic shredded beef dish is impressively tender, with a rich, meaty flavor that stands up to Los Dos' signature spices. This is kicky stuff, for sure, but it's heat we can handle. Better yet, there are three different machaca dishes. You can get it wrapped in a burro slathered in enchilada sauce, tucked into a crisp, golden chimichanga, or spooned onto the machaca pizza, a huge, crispy tortilla topped with tomatoes, red chili, and gooey melted cheese. That last one is our favorite, an entrée-sized appetizer that we'd be happy to devour alone. Sorry, but if you want to eat machaca this good, you're on your own.

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    | Fri, February 26, 2010

    You can't find green chile salsa like this anywhere in Texas! So good - wish I could get it shipped.

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    Mouth watering, abosloutley to die for foors, very romantic for a date!! Go here!

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Main Menu
Taco Salads
$8.95
Ground Beef Taco Salad
with our seasoned ground beef
$8.95
Chicken Taco Salad
topped with seasoned chicken
Tacos
$3.50
Shredded Beef
$3.50
Chicken
$3.95
Soft Shell
Burros
served in a flour tortilla with cheese; enchilada style add $2.25
$6.50
Bean And Cheese
$7.50
Beef Or Chicken
$8.50
Red Chilli With Beef
$8.50
Green Chilli With Beef
$8.95
Carne Adovada
chunks of pork marinated in red chili.
Tostadas
$4.25
Bean
$5.25
Bean And Beef
$5.25
Guacamole
$5.25
Bean And Chicken
$6.75
Bean, Chicken Or Beef And Guacamole
Enchiladas
$4.95
Green Or Red Chili Cheese
$5.50
Green Or Red Chili
with beef or chicken
Botanas
$8.95
Deluxe- With Ground Beef
$8.95
Machaca Pizza
$6.25
Guacamole & Chips
$1.00
Salsa Re-order
$1.00
Chips Re-order
Desserts and Beverages
$6.95
Crispies
$5.95
Sopapilla
with honey or powdered sugar, or cinnamon & sugar
$5.95
Sopapilla With Every Thing
$6.95
Sopapilla A La Mode
$8.95
Fruit Chimi A La Mode
$8.95
Soda, Milk, Coffee, Ice Tea

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