The Top 100 Places to Eat and Drink Near Starlite Motel

Updated June 17, 2026

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  1. Rank 1. Salvadoreño Restaurant

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    330 S Gilbert Rd, Unit 20, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  2. Rank 2. Guadalupe On Main

    Jalisco Mexican

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    1526 E Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  3. Rank 3. Roosters Country

    Beer Bar

    A longtime country honky-tonk with a checkered dance floor, pool tables, and a bar featuring 12 taps mounted in a repurposed fire truck, Roosters has anchored the Valley's live-music scene since 1972. The crowd is unpretentious and welcoming, the patio sprawls across enough space for a second stage and smoking station, and the jukebox never stops spinning local acts and karaoke nights.

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    3731 E Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  4. Rank 4. Tacos Chiwas

    Chihuahuan Mexican

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    127 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  5. Rank 5. Espiritu

    Mexican Cocktail Bar

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    123 Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  6. Rank 6. Cider Corps

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    31 S Robson, Unit 103, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  7. Rank 7. Main Burgers

    American

    Retro-cool burger counter from a trio of James Beard-nominated restaurateurs, with pastel tiles and a cartoon burger on the wall, where semi-smashed patties arrive hot off the line. The Sonora burger—griddled cheese, chiltepin, bacon—is the real draw, best enjoyed with crispy fries and an eventual craft beer from their upcoming brewery next door.

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    161 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  8. Rank 8. The Vig

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    1744 S Val Vista Dr Unit 5-101 Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  9. Rank 9. Maeva

    Fine dining French

    A fine dining room in Gilbert with dark walls and checkerboard tile serves delicately crafted French cuisine—try the tuna crudo or pork ragu ravioli, or commit to the four-course tasting menu with the chef's discretionary bites. Stop by mornings for lavender lattes and smoked salmon danish, then return dressed up for a date night that feels like a brief escape to France.

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    50 W Vaughn Ave, Ste 107, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  10. Rank 10. Hapa Food

    Hawaiian

    A small, wildly popular Hawaiian spot doing short-menu plate lunches with kalbi that's charred sweet and smoky, poke seasoned with restraint, and chicken glazed in garlicky excess. Malasadas come fried to order and stuffed with vanilla custard or ube cream, making it worth tracking their daily specials and arriving hungry.

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    5235 E Southern Ave, Unit 107, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  11. Rank 11. Worth Takeaway

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    218 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  12. Rank 12. Hope's Frybread

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    144 S Mesa Dr, Ste A, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  13. Rank 13. Salvadoreño Restaurant

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    303 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  14. Rank 14. Outcast Doughnuts

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    104 W Main St Suite 103, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  15. Rank 15. Rebel Wine Lounge

    Wine Bar

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    104 W Main St Unit 107 Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  16. Rank 16. Que Chevere

    Venezuelan

    After years running a food truck, Orvid Cutler and Maria Fernanda opened this casual Venezuelan spot in downtown Mesa where arepas—thick, griddled corn flatbreads—anchor both sides and mains, stuffed with everything from shredded chicken to black beans. The menu surprises with fried-plantain sandwiches and corn pancakes with an almost mysterious sweetness, plus fresh cheese sticks and tropical drinks.

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    142 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  17. Rank 17. Myke's Pizza

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    31 S Robson, Unit 103, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  18. Rank 18. Chupacabra Taproom

    Beer Bar

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    14 N Robson, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  19. Rank 19. Proof Artisan Bread

    Sourdough Bakery

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    125 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  20. Rank 20. Gabby’s Sports Bar and Grill

    American

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    635 N Country Club Dr, Unit 12, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  21. Rank 21. Board & Batten

    Modern New American

    Board & Batten tucks itself away behind trees in an office park, but the patio strung with lights and garden-party atmosphere make it feel like a secret worth finding for a special night out. Expect shareable starters like burrata with roasted peppers, rotating seasonal entrees of steak and fresh seafood, and a sticky toffee date cake that justifies skipping the main course.

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    4012 E Palm St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  22. Rank 22. Caldwell County Mexi-Q

    Barbecue

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    546 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  23. Rank 23. Bobby-Q BBQ

    Arizonan

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    1610 S Stapley Dr, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  24. Rank 24. Lujos Cocina Mexicana

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    53 N Val Vista Dr #101, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  25. Rank 25. Dutch Donut Factory

    Bakery

    This family-owned donut shop in east Mesa does raised doughnuts and old-fashioned buttermilk bars with the kind of restraint that makes them sing—no gimmicks, just flawless execution and a warm glaze. Catch them early if you can, when the pillowy rounds are still hot from the fryer.

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    1152 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  26. Rank 26. Pedal Haus Biergarten

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    201 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  27. Rank 27. Rayoog Cafe

    Middle Eastern

    Rayoog Cafe, a Gilbert outpost of a Middle Eastern mini-chain, serves sprawling shared breakfasts built around runny eggs, housemade falafel, and creamy spreads that demand bread for mopping. The Mam's Tray is the real draw—a theatrical platter crowned with stacked metal teapots and ringed with small dishes of sweet and savory bites.

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    78 N Cooper Rd, Unit 101, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  28. Rank 28. Dulce Churro Café

    Dessert

    A casual spot in a strip mall where fresh churros come in loops, bites, and sticks made to order, then customized with everything from mango dip to sprinkles. The magic is in the execution: each one arrives hot with a crackling exterior and a tender, yielding center that justifies all the hype.

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    1674 N Higley Rd #107, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  29. Rank 29. Happy Baos

    Northern Chinese

    A modest counter tucked into Mekong Plaza's food court, Happy Baos has stayed put while restaurants around it come and go, turning out chewy handmade dumplings and plump steamed buns that justify the loyalty. The 20-piece dumpling combo hits five different fillings, and the dan dan noodles with crunchy peanuts are sharp enough to remember on the drive home.

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    66 S Dobson Rd, Unit 112, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  30. Rank 30. Mensho Ramen

    Noodles

    Mensho brings an imported ramen concept to Mesa with an open kitchen ringed in light wood, where ambitious broths layered with unexpected flavors like matcha and five-fold garlic preparations pair with silky handmade noodles. It's a casual counter spot that's already spawned a second location in Phoenix, drawing crowds eager for something genuinely different in the local noodle scene.

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    805 N Dobson Rd, Ste 115, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  31. Rank 31. The White Rabbit

    Cocktail Bar

    Find the red light on a Gilbert side street, get the monthly password from the website, and pass through a bookcase door into a Victorian speakeasy with leather banquettes and locked cabinets of rare spirits. The cocktails here—think bacon fat-washed bourbon or gin-and-tequila refreshers—are the whole point, mixed with the kind of craft and specificity that justifies the cloak-and-dagger setup.

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    207 N Gilbert Rd, Ste 002, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  32. Rank 32. Woodnotes Cellar

    Belgian Beer Bar

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    912 N Colorado St, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  33. Rank 33. Don Guerra's Barrio Bagel & Slice

    Sonoran Bakery

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    689 S Country Club Dr, Gilbert, AZ · Mesa
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  34. Rank 34. THE STONE Tofu House

    Korean

    The Stone is a bright, casual Korean spot in Mesa's Asian District where bubbling soondubu arrives in an earthenware crock and you crack a raw egg into the fiery broth yourself, watching it cook alongside house-made tofu and your choice of seafood or beef. Beyond the signature tofu stews, there's beef bulgogi and bibimbap, though fair warning: the red broth means white shirts don't survive the meal.

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    1870 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  35. Rank 35. Spice Spirit Chinese Cuisine & Bar

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    1955 W Main St, Unit 101, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  36. Rank 36. All Pierogi Kitchen

    Eastern European

    A charming family spot in Mesa that trades strict Ukrainian borders for the meat-and-potatoes soul of Eastern Europe, with thick, buttery pierogi stuffed with everything under the sun and sausage griddled to a juicy snap. Beef goulash and pork schnitzel that outshine the competition, plus a market counter stocked with frozen pierogi and chilled soups to take home.

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    1245 W Baseline Rd, Unit 101-103, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  37. Rank 37. Shaanxi Garden

    Northern Chinese

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    67 N Dobson Rd, Unit 109, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  38. Rank 38. Mekong Palace Restaurant

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    66 S Dobson Rd, Unit 120, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  39. Rank 39. Little Miss BBQ - University

    Texas-style Barbecue

    You'll stand in line with your nose in the smoke, watching the menu board get taped over as items sell out, then order your meat from the counter guy before moving on to sides that range from mac and cheese to jalapeño cheddar grits. This casual Texas Hill Country-style barbecue shop run by competitive pitmasters does straightforward, top-tier brisket, pulled pork, and butter-soft beef short ribs on weekends.

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    4301 E University Dr, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  40. Rank 40. Jin BBQ

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    111 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  41. Rank 41. Dim Sum Cafe

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    2711 S Alma School Rd, Unit 2, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  42. Rank 42. The Great Gadsby

    British Bakery

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    1030 S Gilbert Rd, Unit 101, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  43. Rank 43. H Mart

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    1919 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  44. Rank 44. Peixoto Coffee

    Brazilian Coffee

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    3150 E Ray Rd, Unit 100, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  45. Rank 45. Com Tam Thuan Kieu

    Vietnamese

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    66 S Dobson Rd, Ste 141, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  46. Rank 46. Cocina Chiwas

    Mexican

    Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin have built a comfortable, chic room around an open kitchen where mesquite and pecan smoke chars everything from stuffed poblanos to crispy quesadillas, taking you on a journey rooted in their Chihuahuan family cooking. The sweet corn panna cotta alone—creamy and singing with corn flavor against seasonal fruit—signals that these are serious chefs having fun with the food they grew up eating.

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    2001 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  47. Rank 47. Drunken Tiger

    Korean

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    1954 S Dobson Rd, Unit 5, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  48. Rank 48. Tap N Tikka

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    25 E Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  49. Rank 49. Caldwell County BBQ

    Texas-Style Barbecue

    Park out back and walk past giant smokers puffing smoke as you head to the counter at this Gilbert barbecue spot with wooden picnic tables and a modern-country feel. The mesquite-smoked prime brisket with its peppercorn crust and the apple-butter turkey breast are the standouts, though the monster El General Patton sandwich—brisket, pulled pork, and sausage on one roll—proves that more is sometimes better.

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    18324 E Nunneley Rd, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  50. Rank 50. Ban Chan Korean Cuisine

    Traditional Korean

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    2909 S Dobson Rd, Unit 7, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  51. Rank 51. Tom Ryan's

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    70 W Warner Rd, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  52. Rank 52. Cream of the Crop

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    3000 E Ray Rd, Unit 6, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  53. Rank 53. Hurts Donut Company

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    2161 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  54. Rank 54. Joe's Farm Grill

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    3000 E Ray Rd, Bldg 1, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  55. Rank 55. Buck & Rider

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    3150 E Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  56. Rank 56. Old Town Taste

    Sichuan Chinese

    A bright neon sign marks this strip-mall Sichuan spot where turquoise booths and lazy susans signal you're in for a casual, convivial meal. The Chongqing-style spicy chicken—tender meat in crunchy batter studded with chiles and numbing Sichuan peppercorns—is worth the trip alone.

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    1845 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  57. Rank 57. The Dhaba

    Punjabi Indian

    The Dhaba takes its name from Indian roadside truck stops, and this cozy Tempe spot captures that same unpretentious energy with homemade breads, tandoori meats, and fried street snacks at prices that won't hurt. Order one of the three thali options if you want to sample across the menu without deciding—you'll get masala chai, fresh naan, and dessert bundled in with your choice of vegetable or meat curries.

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    1872 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  58. Rank 58. Fire and Brimstone

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    3000 E Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  59. Rank 59. Chula Seafood

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    8015 E Roosevelt St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  60. Rank 60. Aruma Cafe

    Mexican

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    2011 E Apache Blvd, Unit 143, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  61. Rank 61. Shimogamo

    Sushi

    A polished sushi counter in a Chandler strip mall where the focus lands on pristine raw fish rather than elaborate rolls, with occasional treasures like escolar and sweet shrimp alongside more familiar nigiri and sashimi. The Zen Roll—spicy yellowtail with shishito peppers and pickled burdock, topped with albacore and spicy soy—shows the kitchen's willingness to riff without abandoning restraint.

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    2051 W Warner Rd, Unit 14, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  62. Rank 62. Joe's Italian Ice

    Italian Dessert

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    2019 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  63. Rank 63. Kimthao's Bakery And Food To Go

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    2050 N Alma School Rd, Unit 21, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  64. Rank 64. KAI

    American

    Chef Drew Anderson sources saguaro fruit, tepary beans, and wild sumac from the Sonoran Desert and Gila River Community lands to build an ambitious tasting menu that filters indigenous ingredients through global fine-dining technique. It's an intimate, rooted experience where cactus key lime pie and buffalo with saguaro syrup sit alongside dishes that feel both deeply local and expansively creative.

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    5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Phoenix, AZ · Chandler
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  65. Rank 65. Peixoto Coffee

    Brazilian

    Julia and Jeff Peters roast their family's Brazilian coffee beans right in the corner of this bright Chandler cafe, where the straightforward menu—espresso, cappuccino, cortado, nothing fancy—lets the sourcing and roasting speak for themselves. Pair your cup with pastries from Pistol Whipped or empanadas from AZ Food Crafters, and you've got a casual spot that takes its coffee seriously but wears it lightly.

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    11 W Boston St, Unit 6, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  66. Rank 66. Tumi 2.0

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    1245 W Guadalupe Rd, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  67. Rank 67. Craft 64

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    68 W Buffalo St, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  68. Rank 68. UNiQ Burger

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    7730 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  69. Rank 69. Catalyst Crafted Ales

    Beer Bar

    Will Walthereson's sleek 2023 brewhouse in Tempe makes a serious play for adventurous beer drinkers with playful sours, assertive IPAs, and an Italian pilsner poured European-style with a dramatic foam collar. The in-house taco counter keeps pace with the bold brews, and the sprawling patio gives you plenty of room to work through the list.

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    1845 E Broadway Rd, Unit 106, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  70. Rank 70. Sala Thai Tempe

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    1740 E Broadway Rd, Ste 106, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  71. Rank 71. Mandi House

    Yemeni Middle Eastern

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    1639 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  72. Rank 72. The Chuckbox

    Southwestern

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    202 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  73. Rank 73. Ted's Hot Dogs

    American

    A New York transplant runs this casual counter joint where the hot dogs are properly plump and juicy, the brats equally impressive, and both land on fluffy toasted buns. The real draw is the sides—fries smothered in gravy, a regional rarity—and specials like the White Hot, which pairs sauerkraut and mustard with dead-serious intent.

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    1755 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  74. Rank 74. The Eleanor

    A midcentury diner transplanted into Scottsdale's neighborhood breakfast scene, The Eleanor pairs cozy booths and a counter with a menu that moves easily between fluffy blueberry pancakes and avocado toast. Ellefson and Macaulay built the place to let you linger over slow coffee or grab something quick, and their in-house maple butter alone justifies the trip.

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    3207 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  75. Rank 75. Shimogamo

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    2320 S Santan Village Pkwy, Unit 104, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  76. Rank 76. Casey Moore's Oyster House

    A 1910 house in Tempe where college kids and seasoned drinkers mix happily over cheap drinks and solid food, with the kind of homey chaos that makes you feel like you've always belonged there. The place has earned its reputation as the real heart of the town—and possibly a ghost or two—by never taking itself seriously and always getting the good times rolling.

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    850 S Ash Ave, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  77. Rank 77. Platform 18 at Century Grand

    Cocktail Bar

    Platform 18 at Century Grand recreates the interior of a Prohibition-era Presidential train car with wood paneling and digital windows showing mountain vistas, making it easy to forget you're in downtown Phoenix. The bar specializes in reimagined classic cocktails and original drinks inspired by 1920s New York—try the Film Star, a Vesper variation with olive oil-washed gin and lemon Lillet served with orange and thyme caramel corn, though you'll need a reservation to board.

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    3626 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  78. Rank 78. Beginner's Luck

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    7240 E Main St, Ste C100, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  79. Rank 79. Course

    Chef Cory Oppold's stripped-down fine-dining room sits anonymously in a Scottsdale strip mall, but the tasting menu inside is where he stakes his claim after years working some of the Valley's best kitchens. Expect five courses on weeknights or eight on weekends, with small bites that shift with the seasons.

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    7366 E Shea Blvd, Unit 106, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  80. Rank 80. Cafetal Coffee

    Columbian

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    777 S College Ave, Unit 101, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  81. Rank 81. Haji-Baba

    Middle Eastern

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    1513 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  82. Rank 82. Indibar

    Modern Indian

    Chefs Nigel Lobo and Ajay Singh have brought fine dining technique to Indian cuisine in a sleek desert-modern dining room with an eye-catching Art Deco bar, and their butter chicken alone—tender, char-grilled, bathed in complex cream—justifies the white-glove service. Modern presentations of street food classics sit alongside regional dishes like Kerala-style branzino wrapped in banana leaf, while the pastry and bar teams riff on nostalgic Indian flavors with equal ambition.

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    6208 N Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ · Paradise Valley
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  83. Rank 83. The 480 Bar

    Dive Bar

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    480 N Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  84. Rank 84. Quiches & Pies

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    961 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  85. Rank 85. FnB

    Charleen Badman sources vegetables and rare ingredients from Arizona farms and beyond, braiding them into dishes that range across the Sonoran Desert, South America, and the Levant in this Scottsdale fine-dining kitchen where she still cooks most nights. Co-owner Pavle Milic's wine list—heavy on Arizona producers—is reason enough to tuck into the hidden bar, which might be the best seat in the house.

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    7125 E 5th Ave Unit 31 Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  86. Rank 86. Citizen Public House

    American

    Chef Bernie Kantak's Citizen Public House trades the fanciness its name suggests for a relaxed dining room where classic American cooking gets a savory edge—think crispy sesame pork belly and scallops that actually shine. The Original Chopped Salad is popular enough to have its own Facebook following, and the whole operation has the ease of a place where the staff genuinely seem to like what they do.

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    7111 E 5th Ave, Unit E, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  87. Rank 87. Bar Capri

    Italian

    A strip-mall Italian spot with deep green walls, gold candelabras, and the intimate feel of a historic downtown room, Bar Capri serves straightforward, satisfying plates of lasagna, calamari, and arrancini alongside a carefully chosen wine list and stellar cocktails. Linger over tiramisu or chocolate torte at the small bar in back and you'll understand why this cozy neighborhood joint has become a genuine destination.

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    1730 E Warner Rd, Unit 10, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  88. Rank 88. AZ88

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    7353 Scottsdale Mall Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  89. Rank 89. Sizzle Korean Barbecue

    Korean

    At Sizzle, the servers do the grilling tableside while you sit back with a drink, moving around the room like seasoned dancers to flip cuts and manage the flow. Order a sampler platter of pork or beef and you'll get a rotating parade of different cuts, vegetables, and sides that turns dinner into something between a meal and a show.

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    3720 N Scottsdale Rd, Unit 200, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  90. Rank 90. Uchi

    Japanese

    Chef Tyson Cole's upscale Japanese restaurant brings its Austin sophistication to Old Town Scottsdale, with precise sushi and sashimi anchoring a menu that ranges from tempura to grilled meats and inventive crudos. Order à la carte, go full omakase, or build a custom tasting menu, but don't skip the signature Hama Chili with yellowtail, ponzu, and Thai chile.

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    3821 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  91. Rank 91. T. Cooks

    Mediterranean

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    5200 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  92. Rank 92. Golden Restaurant & Bakery

    Levantine Middle Eastern

    A casual Tempe spot where the flatbread menu alone—over 30 varieties, from za'atar manakeesh to spiced tomato wraps—could keep you coming back for months. The Levantine classics like hummus and baba ganoush are properly made, the slow-cooked beef dishes hit hard, and the house-made kenafa is the kind of dessert that justifies the trip.

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    1849 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  93. Rank 93. The Chill Room

    Coffee

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    1320 E Broadway Rd, Unit 108, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  94. Rank 94. Skysill Rooftop Lounge

    Cocktail Bar

    Eighteen stories above Mill Avenue, this rooftop bar trades indoor comfort for unobstructed views of A Mountain, downtown Tempe, and the glittering Mill Avenue Bridge at night—grab a cocktail at the covered bar and wander the open deck with a drink in hand. The food menu of carne asada tacos, Caesar wraps, and flatbreads works hard to keep up with Arizona beers and seasonal drinks that shift with the weather.

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    11 E Seventh St, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  95. Rank 95. Kuka Izakaya Sushi & Bar

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    1221 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  96. Rank 96. 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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  97. Rank 97. 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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  98. Rank 98. Hai Noon

    Japanese

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    7017 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  99. Rank 99. Pizzeria Virtu

    Wood-fired Pizza

    Chef Gio Osso runs this wood-fired pizzeria out of a house with a backyard patio in Old Town Scottsdale, where fine dining ease meets casual neighborhood warmth. The pies come topped with San Marzano tomatoes, chestnut honey, rapini pesto, and peppered bacon, all cradled in fluffy, bubbly dough.

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    6952 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  100. Rank 100. Quiessence At The Farm

    Arizonan

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    6106 S 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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