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GLOBE: Chalo’s Casa Reynoso $ PHOENIX: Barrio Café $$ PHOENIX: Avanti $$$ SCOTTSDALE: Zuzu $$
Mexican Map C4 Mexican Map B4 Italian Map B4 Contemporary American Map B4
902 E. Ash St., AZ 85501 2814 N. 16th St., AZ 85004 2728 E. Thomas Rd, AZ 85016 6850 E. Main St., AZ 85251
Tel (928) 425-0515 Closed Sun Tel (602) 636-0240 Closed Mon Tel (602) 956-0900 Closed Sat & Tel (480) 421-7997
This cozy local hangout is known Classic southern Mexican cuisine Sun lunch Savor seasonal dishes made with
for its traditional home cooking. as well as original creative dishes This local institution with Art fresh, local ingredients, along
The house specialty is Mexican are served in three dining rooms Deco accents and a welcoming with hand-crafted cocktails, and
sopaipillas (fried pastry) filled filled with vivid art. The tiny bar bar area has been famous for well-chosen wines in this mid-
with spicy pork or beef. offers over 300 tequilas and its home-made pasta dishes 1950s-style restaurant.
perfect margaritas. since 1974.
GLOBE: Jerry’s Restaurant $ SCOTTSDALE: Cowboy Ciao $$$
American Map C4 PHOENIX: Courtyard Café $$ PHOENIX: Compass Contemporary American Map B4
699 E. Ash St., AZ 85501 Southwestern Map B4 Arizona Grill $$$ 7133 E. Stetson Dr., AZ 85251
Tel (928) 425-5282 2301 N. Central Ave, AZ 85004 Contemporary American Map B4 Tel (480) 946-3111
Jerry’s serves all the American Tel (602) 251-0204 122 N. 2nd St., AZ 85004 Inventive dishes, such as
classics – burgers, chicken dishes, Housed in the Heard Museum (see Tel (602) 440-3166 Closed lunch Buffalo carpaccio and smoked
steaks, and corn bread. The p82–3), this lunch spot has salads Perched atop the Hyatt Regency burracho brisket, are paired with
service is friendly and portions and gourmet sandwiches, as well hotel, Phoenix’s only revolving rare global wines in this sophis-
are large. Open 24 hours. as the house specialty, posolé restaurant offers splendid views. ticated setting.
(spicy corn stew), served with Seasonal menus feature selec tions
PARADISE VALLEY: El Chorro $$$ roast pork and all the trimmings. inspired by the region. SCOTTSDALE: Roaring Fork $$$
American Map B4 Southwestern Map B4
5550 E. Lincoln Dr., AZ 85253 DK Choice PHOENIX: Durant’s $$$ 4800 N. Scottsdale Rd, AZ 85251
Tel (480) 948-5170 Steakhouse Map B4 Tel (480) 947-0795
The menu of classic regional PHOENIX: Pizzeria Bianco $$ 2611 N. Central Ave., AZ 85004 Imaginative dishes, including fish
favorites with Southwestern Pizzeria Map B4 Tel (602) 264-5967 tacos and filet mignon with
influences highlights fresh, 623 E. Adams St., AZ 85004 Spot local celebrities dining on green-chili macaroni, as well as
organic, and locally grown Tel (602) 258-8300 Closed Sun large appetizers and generous delicious wood-fired pizzas, are Feast’s well-stocked bar, Tucson
ingredients. The Sunday brunch Foodies from all over the portions of steaks and seafood served here. There is a daily
features legendary sticky buns. world flock to this downtown at this bustling steakhouse, a happy hour. TUCSON: La Cocina $ TUCSON: Feast $$
restaurant to sample the mainstay since the 1950s. International Map C5 Contemporary American Map C5
PHOENIX: Aunt Chilada’s $ gourmet pizza pies that some SCOTTSDALE: Sassi $$$ 201 N. Court Ave., AZ 85701 3719 E. Speedway Blvd, AZ 85712
Mexican Map B4 claim to be the best in the PHOENIX: T. Cook’s $$$ Italian Map B4 Tel (520) 622-0351 Tel (520) 326-9363 Closed Mon
7330 N. Dreamy Draw Dr., AZ 85020 country. A simple menu of Mediterranean Map B4 10455 E. Pinnacle Peak Pkwy, AZ 85255 Popular, authentic fare is served This sophisticated restaurant has
Tel (602) 944-1286 salads and wood-fired pizzas 5200 E. Camelback Rd, AZ 85018 Tel (480) 502-9095 Closed Mon in the former stables of the 18th- floor-to-ceiling windows facing
Authentic, south-of-the-border incorporates a variety of local, Tel (602) 808-0766 Designed as a southern Italian century El Presidio. Dine on the the Santa Catalina Mountains, and
dishes are served in casual, rustic seasonal ingredients such as Located in a resort filled with villa with an enclosed garden sunny patio or shaded courtyard, a wine wall filled with boutique
environs spilling over with fennel sausage and house- elegant Old World touches, this terrace and outdoor patios, Sassi or in the colorful cantina filled with labels. The European-influenced
flowers. There is pleasant patio smoked mozzarella. restaurant has a seasonal menu is located at the base of Pinnacle sculptures and artwork. menu is continuously evolving.
seating for alfresco dining. of Mediterranean-inspired dishes Peak and serves excellent pasta,
made with organic ingredients. seafood, and poultry dishes. TUCSON: La Parilla Suiza $ TUMACÁCORI: Wisdom’s Café $
PHOENIX: Matt’s Big Breakfast $ PHOENIX: Rustler’s Rooste $$ Mexican Map C5 Mexican Map C5
American Map B4 Steakhouse Map B4 PHOENIX: Vincent on TOMBSTONE: Big Nose 5602 E. Speedway Blvd, AZ 85712 1931 E. Frontage Rd, AZ 85640
825 N. 1st St., AZ 85004 8383 S. 48th St., AZ 85044 Camelback $$$ Kate’s Saloon $ Tel (520) 747-4838 Tel (520) 398-2397 Closed Sun
Tel (602) 254-1074 Tel (602) 431-6474 Closed lunch American Map B4 American Map C5 This long-established popular This family-run café uses recipes
The excellent breakfast menu here This cowboy-themed eatery is 3930 E. Camelback Rd, AZ 85018 417 E. Allen St., AZ 85638 restaurant uses family recipes passed from one generation to
has only grain-fed meats, free- located on a butte overlooking Tel (602) 224-0225 Closed Sun, Mon Tel (520) 457-3107 rooted in Mexico City. Try the the next. Try the famous fruit
range eggs, and organic produce. the lights of Phoenix. At the mine- A local favorite since 1986, Large, family-friendly dishes tacos overstuffed with diced, burro, a jam-filled tortilla served
The decor features 1950s dinette like entrance, guests can opt to Vincent’s offers inventive dinner are served at this bustling charbroiled beef and served with a choice of fruit.
tables and vintage artwork. ride the slide to the dining room. menus blending Southwestern saloon filled with Western with refried beans and rice.
ingredients with a Provençal memorabilia, steer heads, and
flair. The wine list is extensive. stained glass. There is live TUCSON: Café Poca Cosa $$
country music daily. Mexican Map C5 Las Vegas
SCOTTSDALE: Frank & Lupe’s 110 E. Pennington St., AZ 85701
Old Mexico $ TOMBSTONE: OK Café $ Tel (520) 622-6400 Closed Sun & DOWNTOWN: The Buffet $
Mexican Map B4 American Map C5 Mon American Map A3
4121 N. Marshall Way, AZ 85251 220 E. Allen St., AZ 85638 The chalkboard menu at this Golden Nugget, 129 E. Fremont St.,
Tel (480) 990-9844 Tel (520) 457-3980 casual-chic bistro offers inspired NV 89101
This small eatery serves favorites Famous for its buffalo burgers, Mexican cuisine with regional Tel (702) 385-7111
such as enchiladas, tamales, and this tiny café also serves hearty flavors. Dishes are listed in both Streams of diners seated in
tacos, with red or green chili home-cooked breakfast and English and Spanish, and the comfy booths enjoy varied food
sauce, charro beans, fresh salsa, lunch fare too. menu changes daily. platters and an extensive salad
and crispy home-made chips. bar here.
TUCSON: El Charro Café $ TUCSON: El Corral $$
SCOTTSDALE: FnB $$ Mexican Map C5 Steakhouse Map C5 DOWNTOWN: Hugo’s Cellar $$$
Contemporary American Map B4 311 N. Court Ave., AZ 85701 2201 E. River Rd, AZ 85718 International Map A3
7125 E. 5th Ave., Suite 31, AZ 85251 Tel (520) 622-1922 Tel (520) 299-6092 Four Queens, 202 Fremont St., NV 89101
Tel (480) 284-4777 Closed Sun & In El Presidio historic district, this El Corral is in a welcoming, Tel (702) 385-4011
Mon; Tue in summer is one of the oldest family-owned historic territorial ranch house The menu at this romantic
The creative seasonal menu here restaurants in the US. Savor the with fireplaces, flagstone floors, subterranean restaurant includes
has dishes such as crispy squash legendary carne seca –shredded and wood-beamed ceilings. Come fine dining classics such as beef
blossoms stuffed with tomato, and sun-dried Angus beef –marinated here for the house specialty: Wellington or prime rib, followed
Patio dining with mountain views at El Chorro, Paradise Valley a wide range of Arizona wines. in garlic and lime juice. prime rib. No reservations. by cherries jubilee.
For key to prices see page 248 For more information on types of restaurants see pages 244–5
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