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Monti's La Casa Vieja is a three star restaurant in Phoenix. This place is located in the Tempe area. It's known for its steak. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, and lunch. This place is good for groups.
2.0 of 5 stars.
I was in the mood for steak after a looong day of dealing with US Air. Both the Hilton Garden Inn front desk and the shuttle guy recommended Monti's right away for steak so that's what we did.This...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food's not anything spectacular, but the setting is one-of-a-kind Old Western. This is supposedly the oldest building in Tempe and it's just a maze of saloon-looking rooms. In case you were thrown...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Monti's. I've been dining at Monti's for over 14 years, and the only thing I'm afraid of is that they go out of business. Within the last 2 years, every time I've been there, the place is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly? I was brought here when I told a friend I wanted a "great steak". I think NOT. This place is so over rated I cannot even come to terms which why people want to eat here!You start off with a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I kinda have a love/hate relationship with Monti's. When I lived near Mill Ave years ago, it was (I thought) one of the best 'cheap' steaks in Az. Yes, there are definitely better steaks in town,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
History lured me in. I was curious more about the happenings in the building and on the site more than in the food. In being perfectly honest, I had a very good agus beef burger and it was indeed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Monti's La Casa is located in a local Historical landmark. Some say the building is even haunted. In any case, the atmosphere is like an old rustic farm house. There are several rooms, each...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is good, but in no way is it great. The steaks are okay, often they sear it a little too much and it ends up way too burnt on the outside. The actual facility is really cool, full of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I have been going to this place for 20 years off and on. When we moved to AZ, my dad's childhood home, we came here pretty often. Every time a relative from anywhere cold came to town, my dad...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
While in Tempe for work, the group was told that Monti's was a good place for steaks. I think good is the right term, because it isn't 'great'. Not that any one thing made it only 'good', but that is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food!
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Phoenix on business recently and was told to try out Monti's because well... what else is there on Mill Avenue outside of PF Changs. So I read all this ish about it being historical, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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The location, right next to the Mill Avenue Bridge, is an historic adobe home. The walls display photographs of the famous Arizonans who have dined there. The selection is somewhat limited (mostly steaks) and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place should be a museum not a steak house. The halls are adorned with hundreds of pieces of memorabilia from Tempe of yesteryear ... And one practically can get lost in the labyrinth of dining...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, first off you are visiting from Chicago on business. You have purchased a tight pastel polo shirt and tuck it in to your new short khaki shorts. You are wearing an old cellphone or brand new...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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Monti's has been around for as long as I can remember. They claim to have a southwestern flair, but you don't go into this place looking for a burrito. This is American cuisine that is in between a Black Angus...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Monti's has been around forever and is still one of the best Steakhouses you'll find. There food is great and worth the price, and if you like ribs, this is the place to go!
kudzu.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took my wife, son and 3 of his college buddies for my son's 18th birthday. I read all the reviews on yelp and decided to give this place a try. The service we had was excellent. We ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not very good overall, but pretty good for Tempe. I do like the old house. It reminds me of my grandmother's ranch house (a house on a real ranch, not a ranch-style house). I don't like going to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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I love the atmosphere of this restaurant. like a rustic, historic mission or something of the sort. Not too stuffy, but still nice dining.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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I love this place!! The staff was so accomodating and the food was great. If you are a prime rib fan, you have to go to Monti's! The portions are fantastic and their bread is amazing. I love to bake and they...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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Monti's is located in a very, very old building (for Phoenix), dating back...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The old house is a fitting name for this joint. A old house that has not seen a pest exterminator in years, an old house that still serves food from the yester years.. I've been here on many occasions...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The place is so huge I've never had to wait for a seat ever. But, I have become a little lost in the place because it is so big.Steaks are delicious and cooked well. I also like the fact that they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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I have been going to Monti's for over 15 years - and my husband for over 20. They have the best prime rib ever. The restaurant has an interesting history - which makes it even better. Good place to take out of...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Going to Monte's is a treat. Whenever we have out of town guests, this is where we take them. It's been around forever.It's more an experience than just going out to eat.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Good location with lots of history. Fast and good food, good drinks. Especially like their famous steaks.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We had an hour to kill before this year's Beer Fest at The Lakes accross the street. There was 5 of us so we ended up here one dead Sunday afternoon. What better to do before a beer fest but drink...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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It's been here forever and brings in a good crowd. Great steaks, good prices and a fun atmosphere. Nice location, downtown Tempe.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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I love the steaks here! The atmoshphere is great and the service is usually great as well. I highly recommend it!
kudzu.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lots going outside including musical festival Mill St. Art festival, dragonboat racing and sunny warm weather. Inside Monti's is a maze of old style dining rooms. Past the bar sitting next to a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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Back when I was in high school in the 90's I worked for Monti's Steak House up off 19th Ave & Cactus; it was the restaurant of Mr Monti's sons and I loved the food. When I went to Monti's La Casa Vieja...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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this is a great place to go the atmosphere is awesome and the food is wonderful we loved their dinner for two its a must try.
kudzu.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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Always looking for those romantic places to eat well this is one and has a history behind it go enjoy the dinner for two and read about this charming resturaunts history your wife will love it and afterwards...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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I love this place. My family and I have been coming here for years. The steaks and onion straws are yummy. Love the atmophere.
kudzu.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleased with Monti's. I'm not much for steak or Tempe but I was pleasantly surprised. The hostess who sat us could use a lesson in patience, however. We had just sat down in the room to the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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My husband and I have frequented Monte's for 20 years. More off than on now... the last three times we went the service was terrible, the meals cold, steaks not cooked correctly, and items returned after using...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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This was a great restaurant in the 60's, 70's for a dinner & a place to take out of town guests. I'll never go again, as I consider it over-priced, over-rated for what our party of 5 experienced. The table...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Monti's is a good steak at a good price - not some highfalutin, fine-dining, drain your wallet experience. I'm not a big fan of their seafood, but hey, this is a 50-year old steakhouse! The lunch menu...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hubby and I had been to Monti's once before together, so when I suggested it for tonight's pre-theatre dinner, he wasn't all that thrilled. I convinced him with the gift certificate I had received...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Onion rings as big as your head! And a pretty good happy hour to boot!..That's all I got. I have some friends who "declare" where we will meet for drinks on Wednesday nights. They picked Monti's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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when i lived in phx i went to this place once a week very good food very good
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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I had been coming to Monte's for years since I was a child. It was my father's favorite steakhouse. I was very excited to take my son there for the first time and also because it had been about 15 years since...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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HORRIBLE SERVICE!!!!!! DON'T GO IF YOU ARE DISABLED, THEY WILL NOT MAKE ACCOMIDATIONS FOR PERSONS REQUIRING A TABLE INSTEAD OF A BOOTH. I recently visited Monti's on September 29th at 3:30pm. I went with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I punished myself by getting dessert! The fact that I licked my plate clean, drank gallons upon gallons of iced tea wasn't enough. NO! I had to, had to get the peach cobbler and peach cobbler can not,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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Even with reservation long wait. Tables are sticky and not wiped down. Long time to recieve bread, waiter explained he was waiting for a fresh batch to come out of the oven, but when it finally came it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First, let me start by saying that I loves me some steak. Second, I loves me the steakhouse. That said, Monti's is not a steak house. A steak house is a temple dedicated to drinking wine, eating...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I worked at Monti's twelve years ago. I have seen what goes on behind closed doors and I will come here every chance I get.Michael Monti took over La Casa Vieja from his father, who won...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I understand that this restaurant is the oldest building in Tempe and that the menu gives a brief history of the man who built it (and named the city of Tempe "Tempe") but is it really that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I know this place has been hailed as one of the best steakhouses to go and there's quite a bit of history that goes along with it, but the service and food I received when I went was all hype and no...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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3 of us had the 12oz. NY Strip Steak. Cooked to perfection. All agreed, as good as any steak (and better than most) we've had in the 2 years we've been in AZ. Moist, tasty, melt in your mouth delicious. Ditto...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their stuffed mushroom and buffalo wings were just okay. I've had better. Their prime rib is an excellence choice of meat. I would not mind at all to try the rest of their menu.
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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Yummy food and a great rootsy atmosphere of Tempe History. One of my favorite restaurants.
kudzu.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is great if you really want some steak and bake potatoes. The service is never consistent good though. And sometimes It gets really cramped, regardless of its large interior. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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I would like to meet Monti whoever he is. Great, family meals under $10 basically Mon thru Wed. Fine dining with casual dress from what I understand so it's a little costly.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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Great food and a historic atmospher make this one of Arizona best loved steakhouses!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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excellent steaks and moderately priced.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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Great place for happy hour but I don't think I would return for dinner. I hosted a large party for dinner here last week (25 people). We tried a large cross section of the menu and I have to say that the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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I have dined at sevral steakhouses in the region including OceanClub, CityHall, Frashers, Durant's, and this has been the best for the price. It was succulent and cooked to perfection. Plus, without the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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Great food at a great price. I had the King cut Prime Rib. It was very tasty and at 19.99 it was a steal. We were seated promptly and the Service was out standing. It's a must visit if your in the Phoenix...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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My friends and I come out to the Phoenix area every year for Spring Training Baseball and out of the two nights we're in the town one night is dedicated to Monti's. It's very unpretencious, perhaps self...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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I puchased the $40 "2 dinners and a movie" meal. My wife and I both got the Top Sirloin (her 7 oz and me 11oz), which comes with some string beans side and a baked potato along with the complementary plate of...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2005
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This used to be my favorite place to eat. We went to Monti's frequently, especially before SunDevil...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/17/2005
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My husband and I went to Monti's and watched people sit down after us, order after us, and receive THEIR FOOD BEFORE us. We got excuse after excuse and NO FOOD, even though we put our order in way before the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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Monti's is the steakhouse I travel cross the valley to entertain all of my out of town guests. The wooden booths and lighting gives it that old west feel and the steaks have never disappointed. My repeat...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2004
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Monti's is a terrific independently-owned restaurant. The selection on the menu is great and the prices are even better. Everything is included with your meal - salad, famous Roman Bread, baked potato with all...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2004
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I was so impressed with the warm hospitality and comfortable atmosphere at Monti's. It was family friendly and even had options for the vegetarian. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone who is looking...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2004
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Roman bread, roquefort dressing, filet mignon, 23 ounce beers, if you've been to Monti's you know what I'm talking about! Great food, great service, and best value in Arizona. If you've never been you need to,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2004
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This is on par with sizler. For what you got it was cheap but not any better than the $7 in Las Vegas. The Slad was average. The steak was small and thin and the sides were dull. Now you have to understand I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2003
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Anyone who knows the Valley of the Sun knows that Monti's La Casa Vieja reigns supreme in the crowded Steak House catagory.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2003
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Anyone who says that this place is not the best food that they have ever had is CRAZY! I'm willing to drive from San Francisco, CA to get a Monti's Filet. By far the best steak in America! If you visit...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2003
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Very good and reasonable prices. Good value for the price. If you want a good reasonably priced steak Monti's La Casa Vieja - Tempe is the place to go.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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This place is lousy. It couldnt stay in business in Scottsdale. The place looked like a glorified diner and the waitresses did not know their business. It could not compete with Mastro's which is the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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I would Say that Monti's was the best atmosphere, best food, best service that I experienced in my recent stay in Phoenix. Perfect portions, tantalizing desserts and just an awesome staff.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2003
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Good food, good service, good atmosphere,good everything!! I highly reccomend this establishment.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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We've been eating at the "old" Monti's for the past 37 years. We've NEVER been disappointed with their filet mignon. Anytime I'm east of Central Avenue, I tell my husband, "As long as we're in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2002
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My boyfriend and I have been eating at Monti's for the last ten years and love it. It was highly recommended by my mom and dad. I had no idea that it was a favorite restaurant of my grandparents until a few...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2002
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Where's the beef? at Montis of course... I have been in Arizona for more than 25 years and in this time I have not yet found a better place to dine for steak than Montis. Originally a stable in old town Tempe...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2002
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Some friends kept touting that Monti's was the best, and I know they've been around forever, so we decided to try it. Well, let's say we won't be back. The prices are good, but you get what you pay for. I like...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2002
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Best Filet Mignoin I've ever had. Great decor and history. Also delicious bread served.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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If you're tired of the Scottsdale glitz and are looking for Old Arizona, try this place. The adobe building was constructed in 1873 (casa vieja means "old house" in Spanish) on the site of the Salt River...
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one of arizona's most historic restaurants, it was built by charles trumbull hayden in 1871, then known as hayden's ferry. the hacienda's 14 dining rooms are served from a menu heavy on meat with steaks, ribs...
wcities.com - user review
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MONTIS IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE FAMED SALT RIVER KNOWN MORE FOR FLOODING IN "WET" YEARS THAN DRY AS IS THE NORM;NOW THERE IS TEMPE LAKE AKIN TO SAN ANTONIO'S RIVER WALK IN A SMALLER
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love the steaks-love the place ,hang out when i went to asu in 45&46...
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