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Bar Ocho is open on Rural Road with tacos and smashburgers

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PHOENIX magazine's July openings roundup lists Bar Ocho at 715 S. Rural Road, doing street tacos, smashburgers, crispy habanero wings and handcrafted cocktails. Delhi Palace also relocated to 801 E. Apache Boulevard with curries, tandoori and an unlimited buffet.

This brief records the information reported on Aug 24, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.

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