Phoenix
Near the foot of South Mountain in a Spanish Mission–style house is this far-flung outpost of New Mexican cuisine. The menu sticks to the basics – tacos,…
Must-see restaurants in The Southwest
Southeastern New Mexico
Excellent and very convivial Italian restaurant, cozy and romantic in winter and offering outdoor patio seating in summer. The delicious pasta dishes…
Santa Fe
This classy but welcoming Italian place, on one of the sleepier blocks north of the Plaza, is a good spot for a romantic dinner. The light, zestful…
Las Vegas
Atop Delano, Rivea's upscale French-Italian dining from celebrity chef Alain Ducasse, stands on its own, but the real pull here is the classy but casual…
Wasatch Mountains
Hipster central, the Saturday brunch at Communal really packs 'em in and you'll soon find out why. Usual suspects on the changing lunch and dinner menu…
Salt Lake City
In Salt Lake's Latino neighborhood, Chunga's slices authentic Mexico City–style tacos al pastor (spit-cooked marinated pork tacos topped with chopped…
Nevada
You can't miss this pink heritage-listed home, restored in 2015 and furnished in the style of the 1850s. Inside you'll find a cheese shop and charcuterie,…
Las Vegas
This shiny silver, open-air diner in the round serves up all-natural (hormone free etc) beef, chicken, tuna and veggie burgers, atomic cheese fries, thick…
Albuquerque
Salsa music and Celia Cruz posters give this outpost of Colombian cuisine a healthy shot of pastel-colored soul. Feast on arepas (stuffed corn pockets…
Central New Mexico
Fried green tomatoes, grits, biscuits and fried chicken, plus all the usual chile-based staples – no wonder this place is so popular. Throw a great…
Arizona
Charred cauliflower with red-pepper hummus, smoked chili tacos drizzled with cilantro aioli, and grilled portobello and asparagus are just some of the…
New Mexico
Route 66 nostalgia lines the walls of this popular place, family-run since 1956. The bountiful Mexican and American menu ranges from Santa Fe enchiladas…
Arizona
This popular downtown Italian eatery with big burgundy booths works well for a variety of travelers: solos, couples and girlfriends on getaways. It's also…
Southwestern Utah
It began as a food truck and has morphed into a roadside eatery specializing in beef brisket, pulled pork and rib tips. The barbecue here won't knock your…
Salt Lake City
In an inviting space with warm tones and copper highlights, this local favorite consistently delivers well-known fare like kebabs, shawarma and hummus…
Albuquerque
With bright-yellow walls, high ceilings, fresh flowers and a creative menu, this contemporary restaurant provides welcome relief from the usual Old Town…
Santa Fe Region
Alongside the Peñasco Theatre and part of the same operation, this homespun little bistro serves gourmet comfort food using local produce, including a…
Las Vegas
At this contemporary cafe with outdoor terrace tables hanging above the Strip, the menu of lighter fare is designed for department-store shoppers, with…
Santa Fe
Housed in a 1756 adobe, Geronimo is among the finest and most romantic restaurants in town. Highlights on the short but diverse menu include honey-grilled…
Taos
Renowned for serving what’s hands-down the best New Mexican food in Taos – be sure to try the blue-corn chicken enchiladas – this inconspicuous little…
Las Vegas
The crowd-pleasing Grand Lux features ornate Italianate decor and decent renditions of American comfort food plus dishes from around the globe. Family…
Southwestern Utah
Order an old-fashioned burger (beef, chicken, pastrami or veggie), hand-cut fries (the sweet-potato version is delish) and thick milkshake (in a rainbow…
Phoenix
It may be a chain, but it’s healthy, inexpensive and so, so good – veg out on salads, ancient grain bowls, pho and delectable small plates, plus kombucha…
Park City
Whenever possible, local and organic ingredients are used in the Indo-Persian meals at Good Karma. Start the day with Punjabi eggs and dine on curries and…
Salt Lake City
A casual eatery focusing on fresh and fast, with bubbly-crust wood-fired pizzas taking center stage. The scratch burger with shoestring onions served on a…
Las Vegas
If you've never tried real-deal Southern cooking, and you're not shy of chunks of mouthwatering smoky meats, baby back ribs, cheesy grits and sugary…
Las Vegas
An adventurous menu of ocean catch such as phyllo-crusted sole and Maine lobster pot pie with truffle cream. The overall experience often measures up to…
Kaibab National Forest
The most upscale dining experience you'll find in Williams. There's a fair amount of meat on the menu (the lamb brochette with chimichurri and broiled rib…
New Mexico
Smart New Mexican restaurant, three blocks from Route 66, serving a good range of dishes alongside bowls of posole and chile. If you like it hot, you'll…
Southeastern Utah
Does a mighty fine pulled-pork sandwich and the brisket isn't too shabby either, but vegetarians won't find much love here. There's also an extensive…
Albuquerque
Line up at the counter to order simple Italian meals such as wood-fired pizza, salads and pasta, but don’t forget the real star attraction – spectacular,…
Wasatch Mountains
For après-ski drinks and pub grub, you gotta go to the A-frame right on the hill. Molly Green’s has a roaring fire, a gregarious old-school vibe and great…
New Mexico
Join the university crowd for excellent cappuccinos and gourmet tea, plus good sandwiches, salads, soups and pastries. A gift and card shop and occasional…
Phoenix
Look for French toast and egg dishes at breakfast, and salads, gourmet sandwiches and a few Mediterranean specialties at lunch. The eco-minded cafe…
Las Vegas
Mirage's burger joint offers modern twists on humble hamburgers and classic comfort food, including a duck burger stuffed with Muenster cheese with…
Santa Fe
Up on the 3rd floor of the Santa Fe Arcade, the namesake terrace isn't the only attraction at this gourmet pizzeria – think blue-corn crusts that are thin…
Roosters 25th Street Brewing Co
Wasatch Mountains
Once a house of ill repute, this great old-town building is now an upscale gastro brewpub serving Irreverent IPA as a house draft. There are also gluten…
Santa Fe Region
On the north side of the shopping center, this brightly colored cafe is Los Alamos' best dining option. It offers lunchtime shrimp tacos and burgers, and…
Park City
Eat with the locals at the pizza, pasta and beer joint tucked in a back corner of the stylish outdoor Redstone Mall, north of town. Huge, crispy-crusted …
Reno
When hipsters do pizza, this is what it looks like, from the tattooed pizza chefs to the occasional dog-friendly trivia nights. There's a funky vibe, and…
