The Top 56 Restaurants Near Picketpost Trailhead

Updated June 17, 2026

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  1. Rank 1. Queen Creek Olive Mill

    Italian

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    25062 S Meridian Rd, Queen Creek, AZ · Queen Creek
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  2. Rank 2. 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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  3. Rank 3. Origen Gilbert

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    2472 S Recker Rd, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  4. Rank 4. Buck & Rider

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    3150 E Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  5. Rank 5. Joe's Farm Grill

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    3000 E Ray Rd, Bldg 1, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  6. Rank 6. Eggstasy

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    5021 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  7. Rank 7. Fire and Brimstone

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    3000 E Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  8. Rank 8. 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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  9. Rank 9. Shimogamo

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    2320 S Santan Village Pkwy, Unit 104, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  10. Rank 10. Lujos Cocina Mexicana

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    53 N Val Vista Dr #101, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  11. Rank 11. The Vig

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    1744 S Val Vista Dr Unit 5-101 Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  12. Rank 12. 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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  13. Rank 13. Tap N Tikka

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    25 E Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  14. Rank 14. Tacos Chiwas

    Chihuahuan Mexican

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    127 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  15. Rank 15. Craft 64

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    68 W Buffalo St, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  16. Rank 16. Espiritu

    Mexican Cocktail Bar

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    123 Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  17. Rank 17. Guadalupe On Main

    Jalisco Mexican

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    1526 E Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  18. Rank 18. 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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  19. Rank 19. 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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  20. Rank 20. Caldwell County Mexi-Q

    Barbecue

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    546 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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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. 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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  23. Rank 23. Feringhee Modern Indian Cuisine

    Modern Indian

    Chefs Sujan Sarkar and Karan Mittal push Indian cuisine in new directions at this bright spot in a Chandler shopping center, where cocktails arrive infused with masala chai and ghee and small plates invite family-style grazing. The Kashmiri lamb chops are stunning, the black dairy dal is essential, and the gulab jamun cheesecake shows they're not afraid to reimagine the classics.

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    3491 W Frye Rd, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  24. Rank 24. 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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  25. Rank 25. 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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  26. Rank 26. Salvadoreño Restaurant

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    330 S Gilbert Rd, Unit 20, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  27. Rank 27. 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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  28. Rank 28. 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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  29. Rank 29. Spice Spirit Chinese Cuisine & Bar

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    1955 W Main St, Unit 101, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  30. Rank 30. Mingle + Graze

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    48 S San Marcos Pl, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  31. Rank 31. The Brickyard Downtown

    Cocktail Bar

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    85 W Boston St, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  32. Rank 32. The Hidden House

    New American

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    159 W Commonwealth Ave, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  33. Rank 33. 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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  34. Rank 34. Shaanxi Garden

    Northern Chinese

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    67 N Dobson Rd, Unit 109, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  35. Rank 35. Mekong Palace Restaurant

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    66 S Dobson Rd, Unit 120, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  36. Rank 36. Ban Chan Korean Cuisine

    Traditional Korean

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    2909 S Dobson Rd, Unit 7, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  37. Rank 37. Worth Takeaway

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    218 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  38. Rank 38. Salvadoreño Restaurant

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    303 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  39. Rank 39. 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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  40. Rank 40. Myke's Pizza

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    31 S Robson, Unit 103, 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. Chou's Kitchen - Chandler

    Northeast Chinese

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    910 N Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  43. Rank 43. Eggstasy

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    2430 S Gilbert Rd, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  44. Rank 44. Bobby-Q BBQ

    Arizonan

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    1610 S Stapley Dr, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  45. Rank 45. Drunken Tiger

    Korean

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    1954 S Dobson Rd, Unit 5, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  46. Rank 46. Jin BBQ

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    111 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  47. Rank 47. Feta Cowboy

    Mediterranean

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    1840 E Warner Rd, Unit 108, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  48. Rank 48. La Casa de Juana

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    1805 E Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  49. Rank 49. Pedal Haus Brewery

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    95 W Boston St, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  50. Rank 50. Maple House

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    198 W Boston St, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  51. Rank 51. Pedal Haus Biergarten

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    201 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  52. Rank 52. Com Tam Thuan Kieu

    Vietnamese

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    66 S Dobson Rd, Ste 141, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  53. Rank 53. Hash Kitchen

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    2855 W Ray Rd, Unit 4, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  54. Rank 54. The Sicilian Butcher

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    3151 W Frye Rd, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  55. Rank 55. The Mexicano

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    3095 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  56. Rank 56. Tumi 2.0

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    1245 W Guadalupe Rd, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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