Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Classic national park dining at its best. Dark-wood tables are set with china and white linen, eye-catching murals spotlight American Indian tribes and…
Must-see restaurants in Arizona
Flagstaff
Housed in a beautifully renovated 1926 house that was originally home to Basque sheepherder immigrants, this upscale market cafe serves up the best…
Greater Phoenix
American Indian cuisine – based on traditional crops grown along the Gila River – soars to new heights at Kai ('seed'). Expect creations such as grilled…
Phoenix
Barrio's staff wear T-shirts emblazoned with comida chingona, which translates as 'fucking good food,' and they don't lie. This is Mexican food at its…
Flagstaff
Sister to Brix Restaurant & Wine Bar and Proper Meats + Provisions, this on-trend Latin-fusion restaurant gives similar encouragement to local producers,…
Phoenix
It's small, simple and you order at the counter, but don't let the casual, eco-minded ambience fool you into thinking Pa'La is anything but extraordinary…
Phoenix
At this pocket-sized ode to New Mexican cuisine, grab a small table beside the bar or settle in at the communal table in the side room and prepare for…
Flagstaff
Tiny Pizzicletta, where the excellent thin-crusted wood-fired pizzas are loaded with gourmet toppings such as arugula and aged prosciutto, is housed in a…
Scottsdale
Romantic ambience and culinary wizardry join forces to provide a dinner to remember in Scottsdale. Charleen Badman, named the Southwest's best chef in…
Arizona
Cajun and Southwestern specialties mingle delightfully inside this former train station – from the N'awlins muffuletta with sliced ham, salami and…
Flagstaff
Brian Konefal and Paola Fioravanti, who met at an Italian culinary school, are the husband-and-wife team behind this friendly, art-strewn bistro with egg…
Tucson
Chef Suzana Davila's award-winning nuevo-Mexican bistro is a must for fans of Mexican food in Tucson. A Spanish-English blackboard menu circulates between…
Tucson
How do we love thee? Let us count the ways: ranchero tacos stuffed with veggies and jackfruit, Frida Kahlo tostadas and cilantro pesto sopes (topped…
Flagstaff
The delicious coffee – house-roasted in the original, handsome, fire-engine-red roaster in the corner – at this Flagstaff institution has kept local…
Eastern Arizona
Even if you're not staying at La Posada, treat yourself to the best meal between Flagstaff and Albuquerque at the hotel's unique in-house restaurant…
Sedona
Come here for some of the best, most authentic Mexican food in the region. Elote Cafe serves unusual traditional dishes you won't find elsewhere, like the…
Southern Arizona
Past the art nouveau steel door awaits this sensuously lit grown-up spot with innovative American cuisine that is at once smart and satisfying. The four…
Flagstaff
Don't miss the sensational sandwiches at this local butcher's shop, which sells house-made salami and pancetta, local grass-fed beef for the barbecue and…
Phoenix
James Beard–winner Chris Bianco has returned to the wood-fired oven and his thin-crust gourmet pies are as popular as ever. The tiny restaurant – a…
Arizona
Grab a breakfast sandwich here before heading north to the West Fork Trail or stop by for lunch (until 4pm). Lunch choices include a butternut squash and…
Arizona
This laid-back cafe-bar, Prescott's closest thing to a bohemian hot spot, changes its stripes from daytime coffee hangout to after-dark pub with live…
Arizona
Deep-red walls, lazily twirling fans, gilded artwork and captivating views make the venerable dining room at the Jerome Grand Hotel one of the state's top…
Southern Arizona
Local art hangs from the exposed brick walls at this small cafe, a welcoming place that feels like home – in a good way. Order homemade soup, quiche,…
Arizona
A pit stop for pie? You betcha. Especially if it's a slice of fresh pie ($6) at Rock Springs Café in Black Canyon City. Only problem? This Old West diner,…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Family-style set-price breakfasts and dinners fuel hungry hikers and mule-riders year-round. You must make meal reservations before your descent, ideally…
Southern Arizona
Locally beloved, this institution has been luring ’em in since 1944. The signature 'fruit burros' (a fruit-filled crispy tortilla rolled in cinnamon and…
Sedona
If tamales aren't usually on your radar, this unassuming little spot is a great place to try them. Portions aren't huge, but everything is made from…
Tucson
Tucson's to-die-for breakfast spot takes no reservations, so you'll have to join Yelp's waitlist to get in line. Indulgences range from duck confit to…
Tucson
This rambling, buzzing hacienda has been making great Mexican food on this site since 1922. It's particularly famous for the carne seca, sundried lean…
Arizona
Over the years Crema has morphed from a low-key coffee shop with pastries, sandwiches and gelato to a full-on 'craft kitchen' with an impressive line-up…
Phoenix
Despite having 'gourmet' in the name, La Santisima keeps it real with plastic cutlery and rock music blaring in the background. Mexico City–style tacos…
Phoenix
Another feather in the cap of Chris Bianco, Phoenix's leading exponent of top-notch pizza, Tratto is the place to head for handmade pasta and expertly…
Tucson
Popular La Cocina, within Old Town Artisans in the Presidio district, serves Southwestern fare (green chili, tamales), Arizona beers and cool live music…
Arizona
Southwestern fare is the focus at this easy-to-miss daytime cafe in a nondescript side street. The fantastic breakfasts are served all day – try the…
Phoenix
La 15 y Salsas brings the unapologetic flavors of Mexico's Oaxaca province to northern Phoenix, with hand-ground mole pastes (such as the mole negro, made…
Sedona
Though this lovely place fits perfectly into the groove and color scheme of Sedona, at the same time it feels like the kind of place you'd find in a small…
Flagstaff
This locally focused gourmet-burger joint slings hefty burgers on English-muffin buns and delicious Herbes de Provence seasoned fries. The cheddar-topped…
Sedona
Prickly-pear ribs, butternut-squash ravioli, fireball chicken wings and a variety of salads bring an element of urban cool to Sedona. But it's not just…
Tempe
No, they don’t do magic, but Robin and Robert Trick will still wow you with their eclectic, contemporary American menu with influences from the Southwest,…
Southern Arizona
The ingredients are fresh, the crust is charred over a wood fire and the end result is tasty. There's a good array of toppings too, from gorgonzola to…
