1. This Phoenix Restaurant Deserves To Be Arrogant
The Arrogant Butcher
2 E Jefferson St
Ste 150
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 324-8502
Yelp: 4 Stars; 813 Reviews.
Between the food and the bar, the Arrogant Butcher Phoenix restaurant has it all. Most of the dishes on the menu represent a blend of American cuisine and pub food with a few of the more popular items being the pretzel fondue and the short rib stew.
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, make sure you don’t skip the salted caramel pudding.
2. Mama Mia! This Pizza’s Delicious
Pomo Pizzeria
705 N 1st St
Ste 120
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 795-2555
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 402 Reviews.
Cooking up some of the most authentic pizza you’ll find in
Phoenix, Pomo Pizzeria’s downtown location is definitely worth checking out.
A few of the most popular pies here include the “regina margherita” and the “pomo” loaded with Italian sausage, roasted red bell peppers, and sautéed onions and mushrooms. It’s impossible to stop at just one slice.
3. These Tacos Are On A Whole New Level Of Greatness
La Santisima Gourmet Taco Shop
1919 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 254-6330
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 763 Reviews.
Once you’ve had a few tacos from La Santisima Gourmet Taco Shop in Phoenix, you’ll look at this famous Mexican dish in an entirely new light. Not only to they have tacos filled with creative ingredients like beer battered dogfish shark, chocolate sauce, and roasted pork shoulder, they’ve also got some of the best salsas around.
Just make sure you don’t leave without trying their famous horchata first.
4. This Place Is Great Any Way You Slice It
NY Slicers Deli
835 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-8000
Yelp: 5 Stars; 56 Reviews.
With a menu that’s stacked full of delicious sandwich options, NY Slicers Deli always exceeds expectations, transporting patrons’ tongues to the Big Apple.
A few of the most popular meals here include the New Yorker Pastrami and the Rachel, a pastrami Reuben, but every sandwich they offer is dynamite.
5. Potato, Patato, With Extra Cheese
The Loaded Potato
1638 East Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 688-5435
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 32 Reviews.
It might sound odd that an entire restaurant is built around serving baked potatoes, but just wait until you try what The Loaded Potato has to offer before you judge.
The menu is relatively simple, filled with a variety of potato options all featuring different toppings.
If you want to start off with the best, get the one that’s loaded with pulled pork. Yum!
6. Not Your Typical Pub Food
Ten Handcrafted American Fare & Spirits
2501 E Camelback Rd
Ste 40
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 374-2611
Yelp: 5 Stars; 152 Reviews.
Ten Handcrafted American Fare & Spirits is proof that bars can serve great modern dishes on par with what you’d find at a nice restaurant. A couple of the things here locals recommend include the pot roast and the shrimp and grits. We also hear the “bacon n bleu cheese hush pups” are to die for.
7. Hots Dogs, Burgers, And More
Rocket Burger & Subs
12038 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 993-0834
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 411 Reviews.
Any meal that comes from Rocket Burger & Subs restaurant is great, especially if it’s ordered with a side of cheese curds in Phoenix. They’ve got all the American classics from loaded burgers like the “Afterburner,” topped with pepper jack, horseradish mayo, jalapeños, and rocket relish, to unique hot dogs like the “Mexican dog,” with bacon, mustard, ketchup, mayo, and salsa.
However, the coolest thing about this place is their massive root beer selection, with dozens of varieties for you to try.
8. Italian At It’s Finest
Nook
3623 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 651-1390
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 232 Reviews.
Focused on delivering patrons authentic Italian cuisine with a special twist, the kitchen at Nook pumps out awesome versions of dishes like chicken Marsala and short rib bruschetta. However, perhaps their most unique dish is the pasta crepe. It’s not always on the menu, but if you see it, jump at the chance to give it a try.
9. In Bobby Q We Trust
Bobby Q
8501 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 995-5982
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 1078 Reviews.
A meat lover’s dream, Bobby Q dishes out the best barbecue in town. They’ve got all the favorites, but a few of the most popular entrees include the pulled pork sandwich, the whole hog platter, and the St. Louis ribs. Of course, no matter what you order, you can’t go wrong.
10. Comfort Food With A New Twist
Grassroots Kitchen & Tap
2119 E Camelback Rd
Ste A21
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 368-8766
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 203 Reviews.
Specializing in Southern comfort food, a meal from Grassroots Kitchen & Tap is sure to have you leaving happy. However, don’t expect worn out recipes from this place.
Grassroots is somehow able to toe the line between the Southern flavors the people love while adding their own fresh, delicate twist.
A couple of the most popular dishes include the blackened fish sandwich and the shrimp and grits. Just make sure you don’t leave without a few bites of their delicious key lime pie.
11. The Perfect Way To Start Any Day
Original Breakfast House
13623 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 482-2328
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 423 Reviews.
There’s no better motivator to get out of bed in the morning than when you’ve got plans to go to the Original Breakfast House. This humble Phoenix gem has great variations of all the breakfast staples, including huge omelets, perfectly crispy hash browns, and fruit loaded pancakes. This is one place where it’s always hard to pick you meal, mostly because everything looks so darn good.
12. It’s Hard To Beat This Burrito
PHX Burrito House
4140 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 265-1274
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 191 Reviews.
In a city known for its great Mexican food, the claim that a certain restaurant has the best burrito isn’t something to be taken lightly. That being said, PHX Burrito House has some of the best burritos in town. Not only do these pockets of goodness come loaded with tons of fresh ingredients of your choosing, they’ve also got a green chili that’s truly heavenly.
Plus, if you’re the type of person that lives on the spicy side of life, their homemade hot sauce is unforgettably delicious.
13. A Trip To The Greece Minus The Airfare
Good Fellas Grill
15414 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 334-1130
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 209 Reviews.
Next time you’re on the hunt of huge amounts of Mediterranean food, punch Good Fellas Grill into your GPS. As you might expect, they serve up dishes like gyros, kabobs, and hummus, but they blow the competition out of the water.
As an added bonus, they offer plates like their meat combos, letting patrons try all of the proteins offer for a low price. This is one Phoenix restaurant that’s definitely worth giving a shot.
14. This Place Has It All
Ingo’s Tasty Food
4502 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 795-2884
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 205 Reviews.
Ingo’s Tasty Food is capable of satisfying the hungriest carnivores to the most dedicated vegetarians and everything in between. The menu here offers tons of variety, with perfectly seasoned burgers, an egg salad that will dwarf most other variations, and a light and simple kale and quinoa salad.
If you’re having trouble picking just one thing during your first trip, go for the “Paris Texas Burger,” a grass-fed beef patty topped with apple barbecue sauce, pancetta, and sharp cheddar, along with the typical burger condiments.
15. Raising Food To An Art Form
The Gladly
2201 E Camelback Rd
Ste 106
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 759-8132
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 328 Reviews.
With plates that are equal parts beautiful and delicious, The Gladly gives American classics a fresh, new taste. Two must-try dishes here include the succulent duck meatloaf and the roasted Brussel sprouts. Make sure you save room dessert too, as options include things like s’more’s bread pudding and lemon verbena bars.
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