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Arizona, United States Food Guide: 10 Southwestern food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Phoenix
Best Southwestern restaurants nearby. Discover the best Southwestern food in Phoenix. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Southwestern restaurants near you.. Nearly perfect year-round weather and several impeccably designed championship courses have made Phoenix one of the top golf destinations in the world. But there's more to this mild-mannered metropolis than pristine greens and tee times. The greater Phoenix area also offers visitors an array of impressive cultural attractions. Visit the internationally renowned Heard Museum for an in-depth look at Native American history or peruse the fine collection at the Phoenix Museum of Art. Enjoy a ballet performance at the ornate Orpheum Theater or or catch a concert at the state-of-the-art Comerica Theatre. In addition to golf, the city offers access to numerous outdoor endeavors including rock climbing, hot-air ballooning, desert jeep tours and more. Family-friendly attractions, first-rate shopping, dining and entertainment, and spectacular recreational activities make Phoenix a must-visit destination.
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10. Taco Guild
Overall Ratings
4 based on 467 reviews
Old world gastropub in a historic church
Reviewed By Paul85255
First time to the guild and it didnât disappoint. Went on a Saturday late afternoon and it was already crowded but we managed to find two seats at the bar. Great selection of drinks and a very impressive bar! The menu also had a great selection, we had several tacos including pork, lamb and short ribs. Great atmosphere with live music and the staff was very helpful and super friendly. 9.5 out of 10 on my scale.
9. The Courtyard Cafe at the Heard Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By Anthem49
Visiting the museum and decided to have lunch. No idea what to expect. Eclectic menu. I had a SHRIMP BAHN MI and my wife had the POSOLE. Both delicious. The corn side to the sandwich was also very tasty. Competent service and good iced tea. Would come just for the food although the museum is a gem. Highly recommended.
8. Barrio Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1126 reviews
Reviewed By mark g
I just cannot rave about this Phoenix landmark. People from out of town always want to go there, and I take them. I'm never impressed. The restaurant never lives up to the reviews. The atmosphere is only fair and after many visits have never been wowed by anything on the menu.
7. Scramble, a Breakfast & Lunch Joint
Overall Ratings
4 based on 239 reviews
IT JUST TASTES BETTER Scramble is a fresh look at breakfast and it all begins with using the freshest ingredients around. How we do it is no secret, we pride ourselves on using local farmers and vendors whenever possible. So instead of your eggs being del
Reviewed By Y8327WDdt
They make the line move very slowly on purpose even if there are many tables open. They told me this is because the kitchen is apparently too slow. I don't know why you can't just order and sit and wait instead of waiting in line for 30 min. This is just bad management and poor customer serviceYouâve identified two of our biggest challenges with Scramble and our Fast Casual style of dining. The long line and the registers, or lack there of. Our regular guests quickly learn that the lines, no matter how long, are fast movers. Even when the line is out the door, you are only 15-20 minutes from placing your order, compared to full service where you may wait up to an hour just to get sat. That leaves the register and why sometimes there are two open, and at others there is just one. In simplest terms, itâs all about tempo. Our goal is to deliver that fast fresh meal in 15 minutes or less to every guest after they have placed their order. Sometimes, this means closing one register so the kitchen can maintain its excellence of timely meals. It can really look confusing when there are several open tables and the line is out the door, and there is only one register open. Chances are, we were just hit with a barrage of guests and to-go orders, sometimes up to 10 or 20 total orders at once. As you can see, our style of fast service is somewhat like conducting a symphony of talent to help make sure you are receiving fast friendly service. To the naked eye, it may appear that we could be more productive, but in reality we are doing everything we can to not only meet your dining expectations, but exceed them. It is a difficult situation to explain, but I hope this âpeek behind the curtainâ helps you to better understand this unique challenge.Thank you, The Scram Fam
6. Chelsea's Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1018 reviews
Reviewed By Gretchen A
We stopped here for an early dinner and really enjoyed the short rib tacos. We were inside because we are from out of town and not used to the heat. The patio outside looked really nice, maybe if we are here in the winter next time we can try that. Our server Kara was really nice as well. Do not miss the home made cookies on the way out! Delish!
5. Sierra Bonita Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 324 reviews
The Sierra Bonita Grill is named after the historic Sierra Bonita Ranch in South Eastern Arizona. Founded by Henry Hooker in 1872, the Sierra Bonita Ranch was known for itâs hospitality and innovative ranching methods. We would like to celebrate the spiri
Reviewed By jennydog959
Our last night of holiday in Arizona and doing some last minute shopping at Total Liquor store. A customer there highly recommended Sierra Bonita Grill. Although she seemed a wee bit tipsy we too a chance. It was such a good move. Super Bowl Sunday and the place was very quiet. We were greeted in a very casual, friendly way and taken to a cosy booth. The decor is very pleasant and seating comfortable. Our server was a charming, enthusiastic young man who was able to make describe the dishes and make recommendations for us. He willingly helped one of our party make choices relative to a serious food allergy. The kitchen was able to easily accommodate his needs.The food was delicious! It was definitely the best meal we had on our 9 day trip through Arizona. Portions was generous but not foolishly large. The sauces were so flavourful and each very different from the other. I have no reservations giving this restaurant and "excellent" rating.
4. Dick's Hideaway
Overall Ratings
4 based on 270 reviews
Reviewed By zynegallery
A little hard to find because there is no large "Dick's Hideaway" sign outside. You have to know where this gem of a restaurant is located. Popular with locals and winter visitors it gets very busy and has a friendly "Cheers" bar atmosphere. The food is deliciously out of this world if you are not afraid of spice. Happy hour is great where there are deals on drinks and delicious food. My husband loves the appetizer mini ribs. Lots of seafood on the daily menu along with their customary enchiladas and southwestern cuisine. A must go to restaurant for myself and my guests!
3. Tranquilo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By Scott P
We stopped here after having flown in and were happy we did. It's connected to a hotel and the entrance is through its lobby. The men's room is surprising - two urinals in the shape of huge red lips. My, my, my.
2. Fuego Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 660 reviews
Reviewed By RA1920
We've been going here for years, and it has become my husband's favorite Phoenix restaurant (which is saying a lot since we live between Scottsdale, Arcadia and central Phoenix, all areas blessed with phenomenal eateries). Not only is the food great, but the owner and staff make you feel extremely welcome. If you want a taste of the southwest with our "home town" hospitality, this is the place!
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1. Cocina Madrigal
Overall Ratings
5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By jaymO7046JL
The Trip Advisor crowd is totally right on this restaurant. We found it looking for Mexican around the airport even though we were headed up to Sedona. Upon arrival, we knew it was the right choice just from the parking lot. We were promptly greeted by the owner and seated outside. Eduardo our server, who had a really cool watch and super friendly demeanor, took great care of us. We were really there for meat dishes but on his recommendation, I tried a vegetarian taco with the Al Pastor and Beef Tenderloin. No joke, the vegetarian one was just as good if not slightly ahead of the others. Really can't recommend this place enough.
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