The Best Bistros in Tempe
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The best bistros in Tempe, 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.
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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. Ghost Ranch
Southwestern Bistro
The awards