The Best Bistros in Phoenix
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The best bistros in Phoenix, according to the experts: AAA, USA Today, and Phoenix New Times have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Cocina Chiwas comes out on top, and the good stuff runs deepest in Tempe and Phoenix.
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Rank 1. Cocina Chiwas
Modern Chihuahuan Bistro
Mesquite and pecan wood smoke drifts out of the open kitchen at this Chihuahuan-rooted restaurant inside Tempe's Culdesac neighborhood, where the grill does serious work on meats, peppers, and open-faced quesadillas. The team behind Tacos Chiwas built something more personal here, moving from taqueria to family table. Moles, micheladas, and brunch dishes like concha French toast fill out a menu that runs morning to night. A James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur semifinalist in 2024.
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
- USA Today USA Today: Restaurants of the Year
- Phoenix New Times Phoenix New Times: 2023 · Best Chiles Rellenos · Best of Phoenix
- AAA Three Diamonds
- USA Today Restaurants of the Year
- Phoenix New Times 2023 · Best Chiles Rellenos · Best of Phoenix
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Rank 2. The Gladly
Bistro
The awards
- AAA Three Diamonds
- Foodist Awards 2025 · Finalist: In-Good Spirits · Outstanding Hospitality Group
- Phoenix Magazine Original Chopped Salad · Top 100 Dishes of Arizona
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Rank 3. Ghost Ranch
Southwestern Bistro
The awards