The Top 100 Places to Eat and Drink Near Rito's Mexican Food

Updated June 17, 2026

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  1. Rank 1. Rito's Mexican Food

    A neighborhood institution since 1977, Rito's is a counter where you order and take your food to go, and the real draw is the famous green chile burro that still brings lines out the door. They'll also deep-fry and sauce up any item chimichanga-style, and the guacamole tacos and refried pintos are equally worth the wait.

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    907 N 14th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  2. Rank 2. Rito's Mexican Food - Surprise

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    15643 N Reems Rd, Surprise, AZ · Surprise
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  3. Rank 3. Irish Wolfhound Pub

    Irish British

    An expansive Irish pub in Surprise where bartenders know regulars by name and strangers turn into friends over pints, complete with Guinness signs and maps of the Emerald Isle scattered across the room. The kitchen does proper pub food—fish and chips, corned beef and cabbage, weekend Irish breakfasts—while live music, karaoke, and trivia nights keep the calendar packed.

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    16811 N Litchfield Rd, Unit 102, Surprise, AZ · Surprise
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  4. Rank 4. Haldi Indian Cuisine - Surprise

    Indian

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    13761 W Bell Rd, Unit B213, Surprise, AZ · Surprise
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  5. Rank 5. Salvadoreño Restaurant

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    12550 W Thunderbird Rd, Suite 102, El Mirage, AZ · El Mirage
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  6. Rank 6. A to Z Polish Market

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    17221 N Litchfield Rd UNIT 50, Surprise, AZ · Surprise
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  7. Rank 7. Barley & Smoke

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    10144 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria, AZ · Peoria
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  8. Rank 8. Wild Pine Coffee

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    20340 N Lake Pleasant Rd, Unit 110, Peoria, AZ · Peoria
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  9. Rank 9. Fabio On Fire

    Italian Pizza

    Fabio Ceschetti, a third-generation Italian baker from near the Swiss border, runs this neighborhood trattoria in Peoria where the pizza arrives blistered and chewy from a pizzaiolo who actually cares about the dough. The silky house-made porchetta and delicate handmade pastas—like lasagna layered with besciamella and ragu—are just as compelling as the pies.

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    8275 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria, AZ · Peoria
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  10. Rank 10. The Vig

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    9824 W Northern Ave, Unit 1840, Peoria, AZ · Peoria
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  11. Rank 11. Alebrijes Cafe & Grill

    Oaxacan Mexican

    Alebrijes is a casual, colorful Oaxacan spot in Litchfield Park that draws steady crowds for brunch chilaquiles and mole-soaked burritos, with specials like pozole and concha French toast rotating through the dining room. Expect a wait at peak times, but the kitchen's rich, carefully made sauces and a full bar with fruit-forward margaritas make the pause worth it.

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    4900 N Litchfield Rd, Bldg B, Litchfield Park, AZ · Litchfield Park
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  12. Rank 12. Peoria Artisan Brewery

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    10144 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy #1130, Peoria, AZ · Peoria
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  13. Rank 13. Ta'carbon Mexican Grill

    Sonoran Mexican

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    5834 W Camelback Rd, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
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  14. Rank 14. Driftwood Coffee

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    8295 W Jefferson St, Peoria, AZ · Peoria
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  15. Rank 15. Haldi Indian Cuisine

    Indian

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    18561 N 59th Ave, Unit 122, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
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  16. Rank 16. Harumi

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    24681 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Unit C101, Peoria, AZ · Peoria
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  17. Rank 17. Highball

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    1514 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  18. Rank 18. Different Pointe of View

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    11111 N 7th St Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  19. Rank 19. Fabio On Fire

    Italian

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    24775 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Ste 101, Peoria, AZ · Peoria
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  20. Rank 20. Mensho Ramen

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    9380 W Westgate Blvd, Unit 101, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
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  21. Rank 21. Valentine

    Southwestern

    A cozy Melrose spot in a midcentury furniture store where chef Nico Zades builds the entire menu around Arizona ingredients—Sonoran wheat pretzels with guinea hen butter, elote pasta with local cheese, grass-fed beef at brunch. The adjacent Bar 1912 speakeasy leans into the same hyperlocal obsession with cocktails built on foraged pine liqueur and Arizona-sourced spirits, all served in a sophisticated but entirely unsnobby room.

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    4130 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  22. Rank 22. Great Wall

    Cantonese Chinese

    A sprawling dim sum hall in the West Valley where carts of Cantonese staples trundle past your table and weekend afternoons descend into controlled chaos, with crowds queuing for lacquered duck, chewy lo mein, and fried wontons. It's the kind of place where you point at what you want and let the noise and bustle of hungry diners around you make the meal feel like an event.

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    3446 W Camelback Rd, Unit 155, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  23. Rank 23. Blooming Donuts

    Dessert

    A bright counter shop in west Phoenix serving up straightforward, excellent doughnuts: the raised ones are pillowy with a tender chew, but the cake doughnuts—crisp outside, moist within—are the real draw. The vanilla glaze hits that perfect sweetness spot, especially when you pair it with their iced matcha latte with boba.

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    9820 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Tolleson, AZ · Tolleson
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  24. Rank 24. Ta'Carbon

    Sonoran Mexican

    Step up to the counter at this casual Sonoran spot and survey the overhead menu before ordering small plates of smoky carne asada, tangy al pastor, and the house Hazz blend of meat, green chile, and melted cheese. Build your own tacos or burritos from the a la carte options, then hit the salsa bar for fresh green, red, and orange varieties to dress up each bite.

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    2929 N 43rd Ave Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  25. Rank 25. Las 15 Salsas Restaurant Oaxaqueño

    Oaxacan Mexican

    A colorful patio strung with lights sets the scene for serious Oaxacan cooking at this Sunnyslope spot, where memelas and tamales wrapped in banana leaves are just the warm-up act. The five styles of mole are the real draw, paired with cocktails built from rare agave spirits and earthy café de olla.

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    722 W Hatcher Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  26. Rank 26. La Purisima Bakery

    Mexican Bakery

    A line usually snakes out the door of this traditional Mexican bakery in Glendale, where the pastry cases overflow with molasses cochinitos, fruit-filled pan dulce, and those giant pink pig-shaped cookies that are dangerously addictive. The fresh tortillas and chile tamales are stellar, but come hungry and bring cash—it's the kind of place where you'll want to try everything.

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    4533 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
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  27. Rank 27. Kid Sister

    Wine Bar

    Kid Sister is an intimate wine bar on Seventh Street where Progress alumni and friends have created a vibrant, airy neo-bistro inspired by travels across Europe and the U.S. The condensed, evolving wine list offers plenty by the glass alongside chef Isaac Mendoza's small bites, and don't sleep on their spritzes.

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    4810 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  28. Rank 28. Easy Tiger Bar

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    4725 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
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  29. Rank 29. Eric's Family Barbecue

    Barbecue

    The meats smoked in salvaged propane tanks behind Eric's are the product of old-fashioned labor—no gas assist, just mesquite and patience—which means the brisket arrives in thick, pungent slices that nearly melt on your tongue. A spacious cafeteria-style room and homestyle patio serve up those slices alongside tender smoked turkey, dry-rubbed ribs with pleasant heat, and sides like cheese-dusted elote that echo backyard barbecue fiestas.

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    12345 W Indian School Rd, Avondale, AZ · Avondale
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  30. Rank 30. Seido Sushi

    Sushi

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    4372 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
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  31. Rank 31. Los Reyes De La Torta

    Mexican

    A casual counter spot where enormous tortas—layered with fried beef, chorizo, egg, avocado, and more on soft telera bread—arrive as genuine meals for two. The juice bar pulls fresh aguas frescas and wild fruit bombas topped with paper umbrellas, turning a sandwich run into something celebratory.

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    9230 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  32. Rank 32. 1912

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    4130 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  33. Rank 33. Romanelli's Italian Deli

    Italian

    A proper Italian deli in West Phoenix where the meat and cheese counter takes center stage and sandwiches like the Italian Stallion arrive loaded with cold cuts, provolone, and house dressing on crusty Italian bread. Beyond takeout cuts, there's an antipasto bar, homemade pasta dishes, gelato, and cannoli that deserve a trip on their own.

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    3437 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  34. Rank 34. Carry On

    Cocktail Bar

    Step into a meticulously designed 1970s first-class cabin where flight attendants in vintage uniforms serve martinis and roving beverage carts dispense cocktails crafted by award-winning bartender Jax Donahue, all while the city vanishes from the cabin windows. It's an immersive splurge that requires advance reservations and a willingness to suspend disbelief—think Mad Men luxury without the turbulence.

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    2 N Central Ave, Ste 101, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  35. Rank 35. Window Coffee Bar

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    903 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  36. Rank 36. Los Arbolitos de Cajeme

    Mexican

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    9380 W Westgate Blvd, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
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  37. Rank 37. Chilte

    Modern Mexican

    LT Smith and Aseret Arroyo run this modern Mexican restaurant in a converted motor lodge on Grand Avenue with a swagger that matches the food—birria stuffed into hand-pressed squid ink tortillas, mole de la casa, grasshopper quesadillas. The seasonal menu and frequent chef collaborations reward repeat visits from people who take their eating seriously but refuse to take themselves too seriously.

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    765 Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  38. Rank 38. Chula Seafood

    Seafood

    The owners of this seafood counter in Uptown Plaza catch their own swordfish and deep-sea buoy fish off California waters aboard their harpoon boat, then sell it never-frozen by the pound or in composed dishes. Poke bowls, confit tuna sandwiches, and swordfish tacos anchor the menu, with grilled oysters and Mexican wild shrimp filling out a rotation that takes sustainability seriously without sacrificing flavor.

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    100 E Camelback Rd, Unit 172, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  39. Rank 39. El Rincon Poblano Mexican Grill

    Poblano Mexican

    A warm, family-run spot in a strip mall on Thomas Road where Puebla's culinary traditions come alive through Mole Poblano, herbaceous Pipian Verde, and a signature Cemita Poblana that demands both hands. The Agustin family's lesser-known specialties—including the precursor to al pastor—taste like history on a plate, with Puebla's art adorning pastel walls to match.

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    3302 W Thomas Rd, Unit 1, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  40. Rank 40. Little Rituals

    Cocktail Bar

    Ascend to this fourth-floor hotel bar where a metal beaded curtain announces your arrival at a glittering den of upholstered luxury, and order a cocktail from a menu illustrated like a picture book with drinks you won't find elsewhere. The sophisticated crowd here ranges from hotel guests to locals making a night of it, and the bar snacks run from small bites to proper meals.

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    132 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  41. Rank 41. Wally Burger

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    10222 N 43rd Ave, Unit 7, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
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  42. Rank 42. The Fry Bread House

    Native American

    The Fry Bread House has been a Melrose institution since 1992, serving Tohono O'odham dishes in a family-run spot that predates the neighborhood's current wave of trendy arrivals. The pillowy namesake fry bread — whether stuffed with beef and beans or topped with chocolate — is why people keep coming back.

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    4545 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  43. Rank 43. Restaurant Progress

    European

    A corner of the historic Wagon Wheel building in Melrose has been transformed into a lush, intimate dining room where plants and twinkle lights set a quietly romantic mood. Chef-driven European cooking arrives as a five-course tasting menu or à la carte—handmade pasta and steak tartare are equally at home whether you're committing to the full experience or just dropping in with a bottle of wine.

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    702 W Montecito Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  44. Rank 44. Boycott Bar

    Cocktail Bar

    A welcoming lesbian bar in the Melrose District marked by a pink light, Boycott pours cold beers and well-made cocktails alongside drag shows and dancing. The event calendar rotates through Pride parties, Latin nights, and country dance floors, making it equally good for a casual drink or a full night out.

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    4301 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  45. Rank 45. Birrieria Obregon

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    10720 W Indian School Rd, Unit 7, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  46. Rank 46. Hana Japanese Eatery

    Japanese

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    5524 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  47. Rank 47. El Tataki Sushi

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    790 N Estrella Pkwy Suite D & E, Goodyear, AZ · Goodyear
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  48. Rank 48. Sparrow

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    8156 W Happy Valley Rd, Unit A-100, Peoria, AZ · Peoria
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  49. Rank 49. JL Patisserie

    French Bakery

    A European bakery where owner Jenna Leurquin turns out exceptionally flaky croissants, kouign-amann, and pain au chocolat alongside thick slices of quiche. The seasonally rotating coffees and buttery viennoiserie justify a morning detour, and the macarons and fresh bread travel well for later.

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    4700 N Central Ave, Unit 121, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  50. Rank 50. Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour

    Cocktail Bar

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    1 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  51. Rank 51. Lom Wong

    Regional Thai

    In a black bungalow downtown, Lom Wong serves northern Thai food rooted in owner Yotaka Martin's childhood in Chiang Rai—hand-pounded curry pastes, charcoal-grilled sausage, and dishes meant for sharing. Boozy cocktails spiked with fish sauce and rose water pair beautifully with the bold, layered flavors.

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    218 E Portland St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  52. Rank 52. Bad Jimmy’s

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    6101 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  53. Rank 53. Pho 43

    Vietnamese

    At this casual Vietnamese spot on the west side, order the bánh xèo—a crispy rice-flour crepe stuffed with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts—and wrap it in lettuce with a dab of nước chấm for a hit of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy all at once. Prices hover around four bucks a plate, so you can eat well without much deliberation.

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    2844 N 43rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  54. Rank 54. MI Nietos Cocina Mexican Food

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    10575 W Indian School Rd, Unit 107, Avondale, AZ · Avondale
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  55. Rank 55. The Womack

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    5749 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  56. Rank 56. First Draft Book Bar

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    300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  57. Rank 57. Haru Sushi & Grill

    Sushi

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    20165 N 67th Ave, Unit B125, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
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  58. Rank 58. Crazy Mike's Wings

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    5350 W Bell Rd, Unit 130, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
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  59. Rank 59. Botanica & Tienda Naturista

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    6502 W Glendale Ave avenida, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
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  60. Rank 60. Tacos Veganos

    Vegan Mexican

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    1579 N Dysart Rd, Unit H, Avondale, AZ · Avondale
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  61. Rank 61. Saddle Mountain Brewing Company

    Beer Bar

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    15651 W Roosevelt St, Goodyear, AZ · Goodyear
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  62. Rank 62. Bacanora

    Sonoran Mexican

    Rene Andrade mans the grill alone at this bare-bones Sonoran spot, rotating a tight menu of mesquite-charred beef, grilled octopus, and shrimp aguachiles that nod to his childhood street food while reflecting years in fine dining kitchens. His caramelo—a crisp flour tortilla layered with melted cheese and impossibly rich carne asada—is the kind of plate that lingers in your head long after.

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    1301 NW Grand Ave, Unit 1, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  63. Rank 63. Sushi Friend

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    8727 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  64. Rank 64. Haus Murphy's

    German

    Brett Hoffman has been running this cozy German restaurant for over 25 years, turning out house-made sausages, schnitzels, and an outsized pretzel that's achieved minor fame on the Food Network. The patio glows with string lights and giant beers under a vaguely Bavarian sky, making it feel like a corner of the Old World transplanted to Glendale.

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    5739 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
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  65. Rank 65. Vayals Indian Kitchen

    Indian

    Vayals Indian Kitchen moved from a food truck into a strip-mall brick-and-mortar where servers steer you right and booths fill up fast with neighborhood regulars seeking rich curries and tender flatbreads. The dal makhani is chunky with whole black lentils, and the kothu parotta—a pan-grilled flatbread chopped up with spicy vegetables and your protein of choice—hits hard.

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    507 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  66. Rank 66. Tambayan Filipino Food

    Filipino

    After years as a pop-up and food truck, Tambayan finally landed a permanent home on Camelback in a bright, neon-lit dining room where everything tastes better against yellow booths and green walls. The lemongrass chicken arrives grilled and crispy on a banana leaf, the pancit overload reads like a greatest-hits sampler of lechon and lumpia, and the halo halo is a rainbow of shaved ice and ube that sends you out happy.

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    1534 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  67. Rank 67. Bikini Lounge

    Tiki Dive Bar

    A wood-paneled relic from 1947, Bikini Lounge still pulls you in with drafts poured into frozen glasses and a bar dressed in kitschy tiki tchotchkes, pool tables, and a patio for smoking. Tuesday nights transform the place into a dance floor when a DJ spins vinyl, though come prepared with cash and patience for a crowd that won't let you leave early.

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    1502 Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  68. Rank 68. Aguila's Hidaway

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    1235 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ · Avondale
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  69. Rank 69. Barcoa Agaveria

    Mexican

    A converted warehouse on First Avenue houses two agave-focused bars run by the Phoenix food-festival producer David Tyda: the energetic main-level cantina opens onto a patio where you can sip mezcal cocktails among local artists' work, while the basement bar downstairs trades volume for intimacy and an encyclopedic selection of spirits. Provecho food truck camps outside if you want tacos with your tequila.

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    829 N 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  70. Rank 70. D & Y Chinese Food

    Chinese

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    6666 W Peoria Ave #119-120, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
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  71. Rank 71. Ponys Miches

    Mexican

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    725 S Estrella Pkwy, Unit 125, Goodyear, AZ · Goodyear
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  72. Rank 72. Little Miss BBQ

    Southern Barbecue

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    8901 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  73. Rank 73. Huarachis Taqueria

    Sonoran Mexican

    Under the electric pink glow of its neon sign, this casual Sonoran spot serves family-style platters of charred meats—ribeye, roasted chicken, carnitas—with an abundance of sides meant for sharing and tucking into soft tortillas. Chef René Andrade's approach balances earnest technique with playfulness, backed by shareable snacks like loaded asada fries and one of Phoenix's more inventive cocktail programs.

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    814 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  74. Rank 74. The Original Huarachis Taqueria

    Mexican

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    814 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  75. Rank 75. Inca Fusion

    Fusion Peruvian

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    1619 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ · Avondale
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  76. Rank 76. Taqueria El Fundador

    Mexican

    This freshly renovated west Phoenix taqueria does the classics with serious skill—the carne asada is properly smoky and juicy, and the al pastor comes shaved hot off the spit. The menu sprawls generously across tacos, tortas crisped on the griddle, weekend menudo, and burritos stuffed with grizzled meat that actually justifies the bulk.

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    3245 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  77. Rank 77. Hopsology Taproom & Wine Bar

    Beer Bar

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    4925 W Bell Rd, Unit C9, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
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  78. Rank 78. Roman's Oasis

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    16825 W Yuma Rd, Goodyear, AZ · Goodyear
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  79. Rank 79. Japan Express

    Japanese

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    5162 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
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  80. Rank 80. El Caprichoso Sonoran Hotdogs

    Sonoran Mexican

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    2826 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  81. Rank 81. Blue Corn Cafe & Bakery

    Artisanal Bakery

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    7015 N 58th Ave, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
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  82. Rank 82. Cultura Mexicana

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    5713 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
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  83. Rank 83. Oscar's Pier 83

    Seafood

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    18589 N 59th Ave, Unit 111, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
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  84. Rank 84. Señora Corn

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    3102 W Griswold Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  85. Rank 85. Harbor Seafood Super Buffet

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    10030 N Metro Pkwy Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  86. Rank 86. Salvadoreño Restaurant

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    7333 W Thomas Rd, Unit 88, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  87. Rank 87. Longbranch Saloon

    Dive Bar

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    10600 W Buckeye Rd, Tolleson, AZ · Tolleson
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  88. Rank 88. Pretty Penny

    International

    A sleek Roosevelt Row dining room draped in forest green where two bartenders known for rowdy nightlife pivoted to cooking serious food—think hamachi al pastor and orecchiette with charred-tomato bolognese, plus caviar service if you're splurging. The cocktails (charred tomato martini, passionfruit negroni) are built to match the boldness on the plate, making this an upscale celebration of a meal.

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    509 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  89. Rank 89. Linger Longer Lounge

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    6522 N 16th St, Unit 6, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  90. Rank 90. Across the Pond

    Japanese

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    4236 N Central Ave, Unit 101, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  91. Rank 91. Copper Star Coffee

    Coffee

    A converted gas station in Melrose churns out bagels and lattes from 6 a.m., with a drive-thru window and a shaded patio where you can linger or grab-and-go. The house-made bagels come in flavors like jalapeño cheddar and sun-dried tomato, stacked into breakfast sandwiches with eggs, cheese, and your choice of meats.

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    4220 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  92. Rank 92. Title 9 Sports Grill

    Beer Bar

    A new sports bar in Phoenix's Melrose district that fills its walls with photos of women athletes and journalists, deliberately designed as a space where girls can see themselves represented in sports. Co-founders Kat Moore and Audrey Corley have created something that draws everyone from high school coaches to female MLB agents, with interior design choices that nod subtly to queer pride.

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    4221 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  93. Rank 93. Window Coffee Bar

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    635 W Glenrosa Ave, Ste 109, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  94. Rank 94. La Calidad Meat Market

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    4344 W Indian School Rd unit #25, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  95. Rank 95. Gracie's Tax Bar

    Beer Bar

    A faded pink building tucked off Seventh Avenue conceals a dive bar that's part neighborhood living room, part rotating nightclub, where cheap beer and a jukebox set the tone for games of Scrabble and late-night DJ sets on the patio. Gracie's Tax Bar, housed in a former tax office since 2017, keeps things loose with themed watch parties and tournaments, the kind of place where strangers become drinking buddies by closing time.

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    711 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  96. Rank 96. CC's On Central

    Cajun & Creole

    Sharon and Devan Cunningham run this cozy neighborhood spot where Louisiana and Mississippi roots show up in a shrimp étouffée that's light and bright, and beef debris so tender and rich it demands grits underneath. The menu moves restlessly between Southern breakfast classics and creative left turns—cardamom-spiced French toast, Hong Kong-style pralines, whatever they feel like cooking that day—and it all lands.

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    2800 N Central Ave, Ste A100, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  97. Rank 97. Dazzo's Dog House

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    6143 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
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  98. Rank 98. Casa de Falafel

    Middle Eastern

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    4920 W Thunderbird Rd, Unit 119, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
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  99. Rank 99. Case Study

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    4802 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  100. Rank 100. Harvey's Wineburger

    Dive Bar

    A decades-old Phoenix dive with billiards and a jukebox, Harvey's draws a neighborhood crowd with seven-dollar burgers seared on the flat top with red wine and a reliably friendly bar staff. The bright green walls, generous weekend happy hours, and late-night hours until midnight make it an easy place to settle in for a drink and something to eat.

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    4812 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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