The Best Places in Surprise
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The best places in Surprise, according to the experts: Phoenix New Times, Phoenix Magazine, and AZ Central have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Haldi Indian Cuisine - Surprise comes out on top.
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Irish Wolfhound Pub and Rito's Mexican Food - Surprise hold the next two places. Phoenix New Times shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with AZ Central next.
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The awards
- Phoenix New Times Phoenix New Times: The 10 best Indian restaurants in Phoenix
- Phoenix Magazine Phoenix Magazine: 2025 · Best Indian Cuisine: West Valley · Best of the Valley
- Phoenix New Times The 10 best Indian restaurants in Phoenix
- Phoenix Magazine 2025 · Best Indian Cuisine: West Valley · Best of the Valley
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Rank 2. Irish Wolfhound Pub
Irish Pub
Guinness signs and hand-drawn maps of Ireland cover the walls of this Irish pub and restaurant in the far western suburbs of Phoenix. Fish and chips, corned beef and cabbage, and a full Irish breakfast on weekends anchor the menu. Bartenders know regulars by name, and the event calendar stays busy with live music, karaoke, and trivia nights, which is a lot to offer a neighborhood that doesn't always get this kind of attention.
The awards
- Phoenix New Times Phoenix New Times: The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix
- Phoenix New Times Phoenix New Times: 2025 · Best Irish Pub · Best of Phoenix
- Phoenix New Times The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix
- Phoenix New Times 2025 · Best Irish Pub · Best of Phoenix
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The awards
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A few hundred railroad-tie stairs bolted to a desert hillside outside the master-planned community of Verrado, this outdoor staircase climb is the kind of workout that skips the gym and goes straight to the consequences. The ascent is genuine, unshaded, and merciless in the Arizona sun, so bring water and leave the dog behind. The payoff at the top is a view of the White Tank Mountains and a small loop trail to catch your breath.
The awards
- Phoenix New Times Phoenix New Times: 2024 · Best Stairs · Best of Phoenix
- Phoenix New Times Phoenix New Times: 2025 · Best Stairs · Best of Phoenix
- Phoenix New Times 2024 · Best Stairs · Best of Phoenix
- Phoenix New Times 2025 · Best Stairs · Best of Phoenix
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Rank 5. A to Z Polish Market
Eastern European
A deli case crammed with dozens of sausages, hams, and forcemeats is the first thing that stops you cold at this Polish specialty market in Surprise. Shelves run deep with pickles, sauerkraut, jams, and imported Eastern European spirits, and a hot deli turns out rotating Polish plates packed to go. The range is wide enough that the name barely feels like a stretch.
The awards
- Phoenix New Times Phoenix New Times: 2024 · Best Eastern European Market · Best of Phoenix