Best Budget Phoenix

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When burgers and fries sound like the perfect meal, then come to this western-theme restaurant and dine on some of the best "American-style" food in town. The California Burger is a 1/2 pound of ground beef topped with guacamole, salsa and cheese and accompanied by black beans and a heaping mound of fries. The Open-Faced Blackened Prime Rib Sandwich is piled high with mesquite smoked-prime rib and covered with cheese and a homemade mushroom sauce.

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For a taste of Irish culture, pop into this popular spot. This friendly pub is an old-fashioned oasis among the trendy nightspots that surround it. Picture a pub in the heart of Dublin and you will have a feel for the style here. But, with all of its Irish authenticity, this pub manages to appeal to a cosmopolitan crowd. Classics like corned beef and cabbage and pork pies highlight the menu. A full array of Irish beers and whiskeys is available.

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Celebrity Chef Robert Del Grande and his Restaurant Group have developed upscale quick-serve to a new level. No waiter-service is offered—orders are placed at the counter; beepers are assigned and diners pick up the food. This clean, somewhat corporate-looking cafe is appropriate for chic and casual dining. Innovative menu options include fresh herbs, spices and Mediterranean-style ingredients. Grilled poultry and meats, pasta dishes, soups and salads are all fresh and flavorful. An interesting condiment bar offers oils, vinegar, cheeses, olives.

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The Phoenix Art Museum received a multimillion dollar expansion a few years ago, making a great museum even better. This has been Phoenix's main cultural hub since its founding in 1959, and the Museum shows no signs of slowing down, with high-profile exhibitions making a stop here on a regular basis. The impressive permanent collection includes works by Rembrandt, Frida Kahlo, and other art greats. The Museum also regularly hosts special film screenings, lectures, and other cultural events.

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The Heard Museum is one of Phoenix's biggest cultural treasures. Founded by pioneer settlers Dwight and Maie Heard, the couple built a large, Spanish-style building in which to house their growing collection of Native American art. Today, their home is one of the best museums in Phoenix, with galleries filled with textiles, jewelry, paintings, pottery, statuary, kachinas, and other art artifacts representing tribes from across the Americas. The Heard is also a hub of culture events, sponsoring an ongoing film series and hosting numerous Indian art and dance events throughout the year.

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This La Quinta Inn is ready to take on the town. All of the hotel's 140 spacious guest rooms are recently renovated and anxious to welcome travelers. A hearty continental breakfast is included in the reasonable room rate, as is a sparkling outdoor pool. After a comfortable night's rest, grab a snowcone and cheer for your favorite team at BOB, short for Bank One Ballpark and tall on excitement. Also, the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum is nearby, centerpiece of the annual Arizona State Fair.

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• Adjacent to I-17, this hotel is about nine miles from US Airways Center and about 10 miles from Chase Field.

• All guestrooms include free local calls and premium cable TV.

• The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and a spa tub.