Casa Anejo: Take a look inside the newest Mexican restaurant to Phoenix's 7th Street
Casa Anejo is the newest restaurant to Phoenix's 7th Street and the latest concept from Evening Entertainment Group. The kitchen is led by Chef Joe Absolor and the bar menu was crafted by mixologist Riley Jones. See that host stand? It's a large avocado, texturized and pit included. It was designed by HGTV's Alison Victoria and the idea of her boyfriend.Josh Frigerio, ABC15
Ceviche - shrimp, scallops, octopus, cucumber, avocado, pickled onion. Served with plantains.Josh Frigerio, ABC15
Street Corn - red onion, lime, cilantro, Chili cheese fritos, cotija cheeseJosh Frigerio, ABC15
The interior of Casa Anejo was designed by Allison Victoria, who has appeared on HGTV's "Kitchen Crashers." She has a new show coming out soon called "Windy City Rehab." Josh Frigerio, ABC15
The restaurant has seating for 150 people inside, and 50 on the outdoor patio. There are a handful of booths that look into the kitchen, community tables, booths, benches and standalone tables.Josh Frigerio, ABC15
All of the Hispanic-themed trinkets and decorations were bought either from local antique shops or big box stores. In the lower right of the photograph is one of the community tables.Josh Frigerio, ABC15
A closer look at the various items along the back wall of the restaurant.Josh Frigerio, ABC15
The bar is led by Riley Jones. It features 98 different Agave spirits between tequila, mezcal, and bacanora. It has more than a dozen beers on tap. Seating is available around much of the bar.Josh Frigerio, ABC15
Some of the selection of beers on tap.Josh Frigerio, ABC15
The restaurant features various tiles along the bar, bathrooms, floors and kitchen.Josh Frigerio, ABC15
This is the outdoor street bar. When the indoor kitchen closes, this bar will remain open until midnight during the week and 2 a.m. on weekends. It will serve street corn and a design-your-own-guacamole bar. Guests will be able to pick their own toppings including Pop Rocks, Chapulines (grasshopper) and more traditional options.Josh Frigerio, ABC15
Another view of the Casa Anejo dining room.Josh Frigerio, ABC15
The patio has seating for about 50 people. It features chairs and benches.Josh Frigerio, ABC15
The patio is lined with real cacti. It has three artificial trees that were custom made.Josh Frigerio, ABC15
The cacti that surround the patio are real.Josh Frigerio, ABC15