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Bacanora
Sonoran Mexican
Rene Andrade mans the grill alone at this bare-bones Sonoran spot, rotating a tight menu of mesquite-charred beef, grilled octopus, and shrimp aguachiles that nod to his childhood street food while reflecting years in fine dining kitchens. His caramelo—a crisp flour tortilla layered with melted cheese and impossibly rich carne asada—is the kind of plate that lingers in your head long after.
- James Beard Awards
- 2024 · Winner · Best Chef: Southwest · Rene Andrade
- 2023 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Southwest · Rene Andrade, Roberto Centeno, and Derek Christensen
- 2022 · Nominee · Best New Restaurant
- Foodist Awards
- 2024 · Winner · Top Mixologist/Bartender · Moises Castro
- 2023 · Winner: Tomahawk Steak · Standout Signature Dish
- 2025 · Finalist · Exceptional Culinary Experience
- 2024 · Finalist: Baca Beans · Best Dish in a Supporting Role
- Phoenix New Times
- 2025 · Best Mexican Restaurant · Best of Phoenix
- 2024 · Best Mexican Restaurant · Best of Phoenix
- The 10 best Mexican restaurants in Phoenix
- The top 50 restaurants in Phoenix right now
- The Infatuation
- The 20 Best Restaurants In Phoenix
- The Best Restaurants In Phoenix
- AZ Central
- 2026 · The 100 Best Metro Phoenix Restaurants
- 2025 · The 100 Best Metro Phoenix Restaurants
- Phoenix Magazine
- 2025 · Pollo Asado · Top 100 Dishes of Arizona
- Eater
- The 38 Best Restaurants in Phoenix
- Bon Appétit
- 2022 · America's Best New Restaurants
- The New York Times
- 2022 · The Restaurant List
- Esquire
- 2021 · #21 · The Best New Restaurants in America
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Winner · Best Chef: Southwest · Rene Andrade
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Southwest · Rene Andrade, Roberto Centeno, and Derek Christensen
- Foodist Awards 2024 · Winner · Top Mixologist/Bartender · Moises Castro
