Fiesta Bowl Guide to Food and Drink: Glendale, Arizona Dining

Fiesta Bowl fans seeking delicious food, on-tap beer, and a good time don't have to travel to Phoenix. This guide is a sample of some of the best Glendale, Arizona dining for Bowl College Championship (BCS) fans, and offers a variety of traditional American as well as ethnic food choices. Every diner, or drinker, should be able to find something pleasing in Glendale.

Haus Murphy's, 5739 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301

Phone: 623.939.2480. Web site: http://www.hausmurphys.com/

This German restaurant in historic downtown Glendale offers some of the best beer in the state. Fans will want to visit the Bier Garten. Haus Murphy's is closed on Mondays, but makes up for it by having live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. Reservations are recommended, and everything from salads to German sausages is served.

Kiss The Cook, 4915 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301

Phone: 623.939.4663. Web site: http://kiss-the-cook.com/

Made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes and other brunch specialties like corned beef hash abound at this famous restaurant. Unfortunately, Kiss The Cook is only open for breakfast and lunch, but the taste makes this worth waking up for after a night of Fiesta Bowl partying. The pecan cinnamon rolls are an especially sweet treat.

El Charrito Authentic Mexican Cuisine, 5410 West Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301

Phone: 623.847.4139. Web site: http://www.elcharrito.com/

With low prices, authentic and delectable Mexican food, and plenty of alcohol served, El Charrito Mexican Cuisine is some of the best value in Glendale, Arizona dining for BCS fans. Lunch specials are only $3.99, and authentic Mexican breakfasts such as enchiladas with eggs and beans are offered all day long.

Padre Murphy's, 4338 W. Bell Rd., Glendale, AZ 85308

Phone: 602.547.9406. Web site: http://www.padremurphy.com/

Those wanting to venture outside Glendale's historic district for both food and libation will find a haven at Padre Murphy's. This Irish pub and restaurant also has more than 80 televisions covering all kinds of sporting events. Bombers and coffee drinks are among the many bar offerings. The Godfather and The Monk Club are hard to beat.

Koi Sushi and Grill, 4372 W. Olive Ave., Glendale, AZ 85302

Phone: 623.937.4477. Web site: http://koisushigrill.com/

Open all day, Koi Sushi and Grill in Glendale has been a staple in Arizona sushi in recent years. They serve authentic and fairly priced cooked and raw Japanese food, and their lunch boxes are a good financial bet. Domestic and Japanese beers, wines, and other liquor makes for a diverse menu.