Phoenix
It's country supper in the village's most stylish barn, complete with concrete floor, trussed beams, a walnut communal table and other wooden accents. But…
Must-see restaurants in The Southwest
Las Vegas
Cheap? No. Crazily delicious? Yep. This crepe stand justifies a detour down Le Boulevard at Paris; it's near the entrance to Le Village Buffet. Dessert…
Park City
We can't decide if it's the creative, hearty Western dishes or the perfect, out-of-the-way mountain-base location that hooked us. Either way, we love…
Tucson
Tucson's signature dish is the Sonoran hot dog, a tasty example of what happens when Mexico's cuisine meets America's penchant for excess. It's a bacon…
Las Vegas
The Arts District's popular new cafe serves up fun takes on Latin American and classic diner fare. For breakfast, arepa eggs Benedict beckon; later in the…
Northern Nevada
Those overnighting should plan their evening around massive dinners at the Martin Hotel, where ranchers, locals and weary travelers have come since 1898…
Taos
This little Mexican cafe on downtown’s southeastern edge has rapidly established itself as a local classic. Satisfaction is guaranteed, whether you drop…
Scottsdale
It's not just about sparkle and air kisses at this chichi bistro in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale's Southbridge. It's also about fresh regional…
New Mexico
Leave I-25 at exit 139, 10 miles south of Socorro, to sample the finest green chile cheeseburgers this side of Hatch. The potent mix of greasy beef, soft…
Scottsdale
With its dark interior and glowing votives, we'll call this nuevo Latin spot sexy – although our exclamations about the food's deliciousness may ruin the…
Santa Fe
Several downtown restaurants have outdoor seating but this is the prettiest, in the flower-filled garden of an old adobe that also has a snug interior…
Las Vegas
Even the special-effects window installation at the entrance looks like it's on fire at this hot burger joint by the Hell's Kitchen chef. Open wide and…
Las Vegas
Flavorful seasonal tapas, brick-oven-fired flatbreads and Mediterranean-inspired plates, all meant for sharing, are the ticket at this good-value, laid…
Grand Canyon Region
Be surprised by dishes as adventurous as mountain trout almondine, or pork schnitzel in 'Kaibab hunter's sauce.' There's also an ice-cream counter and a…
Oatman Hotel Restaurant & Saloon
Arizona
Built as the Durlin Hotel in 1902, it was where Clark Gable and Carole Lombard spent their 1939 wedding night. Clark apparently returned quite frequently…
Las Vegas
The striking interior of this hybrid steakhouse is dominated by curved hardwood walls that seemingly undulate above the fashionistas downing cucumber…
Las Vegas
This reproduction of a classy NYC steakhouse (the original Gallagher's dates from 1927) drums up a serious dinner menu with lobster bisque, wedge salads,…
Tucson
Burgers, country-fried chicken and club sandwiches – the menu reads like one at your typical diner but there's a big difference: no animal products will…
Southeastern New Mexico
This elegant split-level dining room – the ceiling is so high there’s room for a mezzanine floor – offers Carlsbad’s finest dining, with a menu of steaks,…
Phoenix
If you're snobby about Mexican food, don't dine at the Tee Pee. If, however, you like piping-hot plates piled high with cheesy, messy, American-style…
Bryce Canyon National Park
A big BBQ dinner here comes with a kitschy but good-natured evening of country and western music (drinks not included). Options include salmon, steak,…
Tempe
Did somebody say oysters? Oh yes they did. And Casey Moore's is the place to slurp them. Part Irish pub, part seafood restaurant, part Tempe institution,…
Nevada
The best thing about this casual food joint is its inventive menu of original burgers, pizzas and salads and dreamy daily specials, featuring flavors from…
Charlie's Spic & Span Bakery & Cafe
New Mexico
This Las Vegas institution has listened to the town's gossip for more than 50 years, and is still the place to hang out and catch up over a cup of coffee …
Arizona
This is Italian American food done the right way: plenty of garlic, plenty of red sauce, and big portions. But it's also easy to venture beyond the red…
Santa Fe
This romantic old adobe, open for dinner only, is best seen as a fine-dining restaurant rather than a pub. Order from the shorter, cheaper bar menu if you…
Las Vegas
This is old-school Vegas, in the best way. In a dark and clubby space beneath Four Queens casino, Hugo's Cellar is a return to the days when service was…
Las Vegas
Close your eyes and you're back in Naples. Or New Haven. Or Detroit. Pizza Rock does the best-in-class in all the pizza categories, firing pies in…
Flagstaff
Occupying a 1911 Craftsman-style bungalow, Josephine’s feels more like someone’s home than a restaurant. There’s pleasant patio dining, a great old stone…
Las Vegas
A legendary name from NYC, Le Cirque pairs artful haute cuisine with bountiful French wines in a joyous, intimate lakeside setting under a silk-tented…
New Mexico
Everyone raves about the salad bar, and with good reason. Follow up the homemade chips with tacos el castor or smothered enchiladas, or just dig in to a…
Santa Fe
With its juicy barbecue, awesome margaritas, outside patio, billiard room and live music – and its exuberant celebration of the women who made the West –…
Las Vegas
Decent comfort food is what this around-the-clock diner with an attitude is all about. Cure your hangover with a fresh-pressed elixir from the juice bar,…
Las Vegas
Chicago Joe's, a little brick house nestled incongruously right off the Downtown strip, is like stepping into a time warp. Inside there are red-and-white…
Las Vegas
Los Angeles phenom eggslut fixed something that wasn't broken: the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. And oh, how they fixed it: caramelized onions, arugula…
Las Vegas
Celebrity chef Bobby Flay is back from a four-year hiatus from the restaurant world, with an ode (in restaurant form) to all things seafood. His…
Taos
Hang out where Bert Phillips (the original Doc Martin's bro-in-law) and Ernest Blumenschein cooked up the idea of the Taos Society of Artists. Sit by the…
Las Vegas
This pan-Asian bistro has a simple motto: 'eat rice, drink tea, slurp noodles, stay healthy.' Prices are inflated for simpler dishes, so go for something…
Flagstaff
Red walls, black booths and a bevy of oil paintings convey a salon-like feel to this busy Mexican bistro, where wonderfully messy creations like Jerry El…
Santa Fe
This locavore deli is a top pick for a casual bite out on Cerrillos Rd. Diners can choose between free-range buffalo enchiladas, goat tortas with honey…
