Tempe Junction

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About this Neighborhood

Tempe Junction punches well above its size on the plate: its 30 restaurants pull a remarkable 4.9 Yelp average across roughly 1,900 reviews, with Mochi Fresh, Taco Chelo, and Mariscos El Wicho leading the pack. Mexican and Thai kitchens headline a lineup Foursquare regulars clearly adore. A 66 Walk Score keeps the essentials in reach. The neighborhood balances the food scene with real breathing room — six parks and a playground on the map, plus seven coffee shops for the slow mornings. Median rent sits around $1,373, and doctor's offices in the mix mean daily needs are covered close by.

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