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The Best Places in Downtown Mesa

Updated October 20, 2026
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  1. Rank 1. Tacos Chiwas

    Taqueria

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    Address
    127 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
    Hours

    Closes soon, 9 PM, in 51 min

    Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM

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  2. Rank 2. Cider Corps

    Beer Bar

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    Address
    31 S Robson, Unit 103, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
    Hours

    Open now, until 10 PM

    Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM

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  3. Rank 3. Espiritu

    Mexican Cocktail Bar

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    Address
    123 Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
    Hours

    Open now, until 11 PM

    Tuesday 5 PM–11 PM

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  4. Rank 4. Worth Takeaway

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    Address
    218 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
    Hours

    Closes soon, 9:05 PM, in 56 min

    Tuesday 8 AM–9:05 PM

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  5. Rank 5. Main Burgers

    American

    White tiles, pastel trim, and a cartoon burger grinning at you from the wall set the tone at this retro counter-service burger joint on downtown Mesa's main drag. The team behind Tacos Chiwas and Espiritu kept things deliberately simple: a short menu of semi-smashed burgers, hot dogs, loaded fries, and aguas frescas. The Sonora burger, stacked with griddled cheese, chiltepin, and bacon, is the one people talk about.

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    Address
    161 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
    Hours

    Closes soon, 9 PM, in 51 min

    Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM

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  6. Rank 5. Pedal Haus Biergarten

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    Address
    201 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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    Closes soon, 9 PM, in 51 min

    Tuesday 4 PM–9 PM

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  7. Rank 7. Que Chevere

    Venezuelan Caribbean

    Thick griddled corn arepas, stuffed or served alongside shredded beef and rice, are the spine of this Venezuelan Caribbean restaurant in downtown Mesa. The team graduated from a food truck to a brick-and-mortar, and the kitchen still rolls out hot cheese sticks every morning. The patacon swaps buns for fried plantains, and the cachapa, a sweet corn pancake, earns its own detour. A bar handles tropical drinks.

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    Address
    142 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  8. Rank 8. Myke's Pizza

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    Address
    31 S Robson, Unit 103, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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    Closes soon, 9 PM, in 51 min

    Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM

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  9. Rank 9. Outcast Doughnuts

    Doughnut Shop

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    Address
    104 W Main St Suite 103, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  10. Rank 9. Proof Artisan Bread

    Sourdough Bakery

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    Address
    125 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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