Wasatch Mountains
Spanning several restaurant spaces, this casual Provo staple does tasty rice bowls, big salads and bakery goods. Popular with both moms and students.
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Santa Fe Region
Middle Eastern food keeps hungry locals happy here: gyros, falafel, shawarma, and moussaka bring in the crowds – or maybe it's the Turkish coffee.
Flagstaff
Aside from interesting confections like gourmet caramel apples, this sugary haven carries nostalgic American candies such as Lemonheads and BB Bats.
Kaibab National Forest
This restaurant at the Best Western serves the most upscale cuisine in town, offering bison, elk and truffle raviolis as well as salmon and steak.
Tucson
All the major food groups are represented at this industrial-cool food market: tacos, sliders, pizza and poke bowls, plus beer and cafe con leche.
Moab
Dining out in Moab can get expensive, so locals load up at the all-you-can-devour soup, pizza and salad bar in this semi-generic American eatery.
Northern Nevada
If you like pulled pork, baby back ribs, grilled chicken and smoky beans, make a beeline for this tidy little sticky-fingered BBQ joint and pub.
Reno
This no-frills Mexican joint is a long-standing local favorite with a full bar and seriously good food, made as spicy as you can handle.
Southwestern Utah
A full-service American restaurant with outdoor deck seating. Portions are large though not very memorable. Beer and wine are available.
Arizona
A mother-daughter team runs this welcoming cafe, which serves gourmet sandwiches and paninis. Desserts look nothing less than decadent.
Salt Lake City
Students line up to dine on kebabs, falafel and shoestring fries at shared tables. There's a full bar with draft beer to wash it down.
Wasatch Mountains
This local coffeehouse offers the usual espresso drinks, plus baked goods and some sandwiches in an artsy, 1800s storefront setting.
Southeastern New Mexico
Apart from the Mexican menu, Lucy's serves tasty margaritas – small wonder it’s usually packed with devoted locals and visitors.
Tucson
Food Conspiracy Cooperative is great for stocking up on organic produce and groceries. It also has sandwiches and a small salad bar.
Moab
Swift and friendly service for fresh scones, chewy, cinnamon-laced monkey bread and breakfast burritos in addition to lunch items.
St George
For a quick bite that isn't a burger, try this restaurant with salads or quinoa and noodle bowls tucked within a modern plaza.
Wasatch Mountains
Mid-mountain, this casual spot serves soups, homemade chili and grilled sandwiches surrounded by antique skis on the walls.
Las Vegas
Vegetarians and vegans alike go west for this popular, healthy cafe serving sandwiches, smoothies, salads and baked treats.
Arizona
The in-house restaurant of the Hualapai Lodge serves American standards alongside frybread and other American Indian fare.
Southwestern Utah
Sweet staff serve steaks and pork ribs with housemade sauce, but the food quality can be erratic. Portions are generous.
Las Vegas
Locals love this old-school Chinese joint for authentic all-day dim sum (yum cha) that won't burn a hole in your wallet.
Salt Lake City
Stock up on gorgeous cheeses, marinated peppers, fresh sandwiches and pastries at this deli counter and gourmet store.
Wasatch Mountains
For something light, pick up a BLT or portobello veggie sandwich to go at the Deli and then enjoy it on the grounds.
Reno
A popular, casual Vietnamese noodle shop just off the casino strip that serves up bowls upon bowls of steamy soup.
Kanab
For a departure from Southwestern cuisine, go here for surprisingly good Chinese food; great vegetable selection.
Sedona
Stock up on healthy groceries, good cheese and wines here. There's also a deli with good sandwiches and snacks.
Arizona
Basic fare includes hamburgers, bean burritos and the Supai taco (same as a Navajo taco, made with frybread).
Las Vegas
Classic American diner meets Asian comfort food in this tiny space within the tidy Eureka locals' casino.
Navajo Reservation
Hogan's heroes are a motley crew of Southwestern, Navajo and American dishes. Service can be slow.
Albuquerque
Two miles north of the tram's upper station, this cafeteria and gift shop has burgers and snacks.
Flagstaff
Not a huge selection at this particular Whole Foods, though you can find some specialty items.
Park City
Gourmet lunch and après-ski mid-mountain. Think fondue, seared scallops and Wagyu burgers.
Utah
Mediocre burgers, onion rings and chicken sandwiches on paper plates to quell your hunger.
Sedona
Many claim the Black Cow's homemade ice cream is the best in town. Try the prickly pear.
Greater Phoenix
Hit up the coalition's Facebook page to find a food truck near you, for lunch or dinner.
Kanab
A quick fix for breakfast with menu items such as freshly made bagels and baked goods.
Southwestern Utah
Tropic's only grocery store has a deli sandwich counter and homemade baked goods.
Salt Lake City
Service is so-so, but this brewpub still attracts a crowd for its house beers.
New Mexico
This local spot in Mora is particularly popular for breakfast and ice cream.
