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Best Mexican Restaurant

Best Moorhead Restaurant Best Outdoor Dining

Plaza Azteca

Location: Fargo

How does it feel to win?

“It’s been a dream for us,” General Manager and Co-owner Juan Perez said. “We work hard to provide the best to our customers.”

What is your favorite part of your job?

“Many things,” Perez said. “The staff. All of the people that work for us and, of course, the customers, the atmosphere we provide here. There’s many, many reasons we love it, but the staff and customers are definitely at the top.”

RUSTICA | EATERY AND TAVERN BLARNEY STONE PUB

Location: Moorhead

How does it feel to win Best Moorhead Restaurant again?

“It’s wonderful to know the hard work we’re putting in is appreciated and enjoyed. Thank you for voting us the Best in Moorhead!” Co-owner Anna Weisenburger said.

What’s the most rewarding part of being a favorite community restaurant?

“It sounds pretty cliché, but the secret is love,” Weisenburger said. “We love what we do, and it makes it all worth it knowing our community loves it too. We’re always looking for ways to be involved by supporting community events, local businesses, nonprofits, the arts, youth programs, or simply providing a space for people to gather whenever possible. Our patrons are the reason we’re still here, so we appreciate the opportunity to give back to our community however we can.” honorable mentions

SECOND PLACE: MANGO’S | MEXICAN AND AMERICAN GRILL

THIRD PLACE: MEXICAN VILLAGE

FOURTH PLACE: PARADISO MEXICAN RESTAURANT | FARGO

FIFTH PLACE: ACAPULCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT honorable mentions

SECOND PLACE: LEGENDS SPORTS BAR & GRILL

THIRD PLACE: THAI ORCHID RESTAURANT

FOURTH PLACE: SPEAK EASY RESTAURANT

FIFTH PLACE: USHER’S HOUSE

Location: West Fargo

What do you provide that people may not know about? What’s unusual on your menu?

“We provide the area’s only authentic Irish dining experience. Corned Beef and Creamed Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie, Fibber Flanagan’s Fish and Chips, and Bangers and Mash are just a few of the many unique Irish dishes we offer,” General Manager Jesse Schanilec said. “We also have 36 different tap beers served in frosty mugs along with the best whiskey selection around.”

What do you recommend customers try? What’s an old favorite and/or a new option people should try?

“We recommend everyone try something that contains our slow roasted corned beef, whether that’s the Corned Beef and Creamed Cabbage, the Reuben, or the Irish Egg Rolls,” Schanilec said. “An old favorite definitely is the Fibber Flanagan’s Fish and Chips while a newer addition to the menu that seems to get overwhelmingly positive feedback from our guests and staff alike is the California Style Fish Tacos.” honorable mentions

SECOND PLACE: PORTER CREEK HARDWOOD GRILL

THIRD PLACE: 701 EATERIES

FOURTH PLACE: THE TAVERN GRILL

FIFTH PLACE: GRANITE CITY FOOD & BREWERY