The Top 100 Places to Eat and Drink Near Zia Records


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    815 E Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    815 E Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  3. At this dark, cash-only Tempe dive, the crowd swings wildly—construction workers at happy hour, ASU students, neighborhood regulars—and so does the vibe, from pool-and-TV quiet to packed dance floors to metal bands in the parking lot. Owner Chuck Marthaler pours drinks strong and cheap, and remembers what you drink.


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    1015 W Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
  4. 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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  5. Rank 5. The Chuckbox

    Southwestern


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    202 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  6. Rank 6. 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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    1320 E Broadway Rd, Unit 108, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  8. A husband-and-wife team has run this stripped-down Tempe spot for decades, serving some of the best Ethiopian food in the Phoenix area with an emphasis on vegetarian dishes and the spongy injera bread that anchors most meals. The key sega wat—a spicy beef stew—is worth the trip, and the glossary menu means newcomers won't feel lost navigating unfamiliar territory.


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    849 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    505 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  10. 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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    777 S College Ave, Unit 101, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  12. Rank 12. Harlow's Cafe

    Diner American

    Harlow's has been the kind of place where regulars camp out with coffee for hours, turning University Drive into a proper neighborhood corner near Arizona State's campus. The kitchen does unfussy breakfast and lunch—creamed chipped beef on toast, French dips, chicken-fried steak—with the kind of competence that only comes from nearly three decades of doing the same things right.


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    1021 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  13. 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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  14. Rank 14. Joe's Italian Ice

    Italian Dessert


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    2019 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  15. 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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    5115 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  17. Rank 17. 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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    6106 S 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  19. Rank 19. 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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    521 S College Ave, Unit 112, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    7 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    1221 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  23. Rank 23. The Stockyards

    Western Steakhouse

    The Stockyards has been slinging corn-fed steaks and prime rib since 1947, in a dining room that feels like it's been waiting for you since the cattle-baron days, with baking soda biscuits that haven't changed and a wood-paneled saloon designed by a rancher's wife. Order the Arizona cut rib-eye, nurse a whiskey, and settle in among the Western leather and old-school swagger of a place that takes its steakhouse pedigree seriously.


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    5009 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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    1740 E Broadway Rd, Ste 106, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    221 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  26. 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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    922 W First St, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    7660 S McClintock Dr, Unit 104, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  29. 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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  30. Rank 30. Mandi House

    Yemeni Middle Eastern


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    1639 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    1955 W Main St, Unit 101, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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    8015 E Roosevelt St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  33. 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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    9201 S Avenida del Yaqui, Guadalupe, AZ ·
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    401 S Mill Ave, Ste 101, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  36. Rank 36. Haji-Baba

    Middle Eastern


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    1513 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    66 S Dobson Rd, Unit 120, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  38. 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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    398 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  40. Rank 40. 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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    430 N Scottsdale Rd, Unit 101, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    100 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    1015 S Rural Rd #101, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  44. Rank 44. Shaanxi Garden

    Northern Chinese


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    67 N Dobson Rd, Unit 109, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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    601 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Unit 101, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  46. 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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    2011 E Apache Blvd, Unit 143, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  48. Rank 48. Arai Pastry

    Japanese Bakery


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    1335 W University Dr, Unit 4, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    410 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 105, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  50. Nu Towne Saloon has been Phoenix's oldest gay bar since 1971, surviving fires and decades with the same kitschy spirit—a narrow room stuffed with a seven-foot plaster rooster, Eiffel Tower roof replica, and grandma's attic memorabilia. Regulars come for cheap draft beer on Tuesday nights, pool games, and the kind of campy, low-key vibe that doesn't take itself seriously.


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    5002 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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    690 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    2161 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  53. Rank 53. Ban Chan Korean Cuisine

    Traditional Korean


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    2909 S Dobson Rd, Unit 7, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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    1340 E Eighth St, Unit 104, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    699 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    1954 S Dobson Rd, Unit 5, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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    1805 E Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  58. Rank 58. 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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  59. Rank 59. Hai Noon

    Japanese


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    7017 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  60. Rank 60. Pita Jungle

    Mediterranean


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    4 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  61. Head down the basement stairs to a quirky amphitheater where dueling pianists lead crowds through singalong standards and jazz covers, the energy raucous and everyone well-lubricated on fish bowls. It's the kind of place you go with a crew to stay until closing time, and the mango mule doesn't hurt.


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    501 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    730 S Mill Ave, Unit 102, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    111 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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    5035 E Elliot Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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    431 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    7730 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  67. 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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  68. Rank 68. Feta Cowboy

    Mediterranean


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    1840 E Warner Rd, Unit 108, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    5595 E Karsten Way, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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    8119 E Roosevelt St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  71. Rank 71. Tacos Chiwas

    Chihuahuan Mexican


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    127 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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    2711 S Alma School Rd, Unit 2, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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    2601 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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    9920 S Rural Rd, Unit 105A, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    66 S Dobson Rd, Ste 141, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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    31 S Robson, Unit 103, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  77. An Osaka-born chef who trained at Nobu cooks classical ramen with real depth—his paitan broth is creamy and unctuous, his miso blends Hokkaido pastes into something that rivals the Valley's best. Casual counter spot slinging solid bowls alongside takoyaki made the way his mother taught him.


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    4810 E Ray Rd, Unit A-1, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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    1919 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  79. A longtime Phoenix dive that shuttered and roared back to life in 2019, The Dirty Drummer serves wings and burgers alongside a rotating slate of country, rockabilly, and touring acts that might have you line dancing one night and catching back-to-back sets the next. Sports fans and folks hunting a no-frills good time will find plenty of reasons to return, especially during happy hour.


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    2303 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  80. Rank 80. Supreme Shawarma

    Spit-roasted Middle Eastern


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    4929 W Ray Rd, Unit 1, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  81. Rank 81. Espiritu

    Mexican Cocktail Bar


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    123 Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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    1645 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  83. 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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    3745 E Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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    9845 S Priest Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    2320 E Baseline Rd #162, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix

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    2915 N 68th St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    8212 S Avenida del Yaqui, Guadalupe, AZ ·
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    2334 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    4729 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  91. Smoke from an enormous rotisserie oven fills this small, modern counter spot the moment you walk in, announcing exactly what you came for. Order a whole or half bird with salad and Peruvian sauces, thick-cut fries, and an Inca Kola, and you'll understand why the parking lot smells the way it does.


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    4502 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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    1520 W Mineral Rd, Unit 102, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    218 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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    2010 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  95. Rank 95. Vecina

    Latin-Inspired


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    3433 N 56th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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    3039 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  97. 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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  98. 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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    689 S Country Club Dr, Gilbert, AZ · Mesa
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    7240 E Main St, Ste C100, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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