Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
Best old school Sonoran food in the Valley. Go burrito, enchilada style or chimichanga, with a Mexican made Coke for the full experience.
They're about to open one on 7th st. nearby (at which time I will probably OD on chimichanga).
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Rito's Mexican Food
907 N 14th StBest old school Sonoran food in the Valley. Go burrito, enchilada style or chimichanga, with a Mexican made Coke for the full experience.
They're about to open one on 7th st. nearby (at which time I will probably OD on chimichanga).
Hamburgers, dogs, crinkle cut fries, chicken sandwiches, shakes, beer/wine.
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Shake Shack
100 E Camelback RdHamburgers, dogs, crinkle cut fries, chicken sandwiches, shakes, beer/wine.
Stock & Stable
5538 N 7th StCool but accessible restaurant with great service and food.
This town is full of great pizzas due to this guy. His "Wiseguy" is superlative.
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Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StThis town is full of great pizzas due to this guy. His "Wiseguy" is superlative.
Double Double plus grilled onions is classic. Eat all of the fries first, while they are hot, then the burger.
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In-N-Out Burger
4840 N 20th StDouble Double plus grilled onions is classic. Eat all of the fries first, while they are hot, then the burger.
Unpretentious but comfortable Mexican spot with good food.
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La Piñata Mexican Food Restaurant
5521 N 7th AveUnpretentious but comfortable Mexican spot with good food.
Pat's Pizza Plus
1145 East Glendale AvenueNo frills pizza joint with great NY style pies.
Multiple locations, good choice for dietary restrictions (e.g. gluten free menus). Go to their website and their Restaurant Finder page.
Fox Restaurant Concepts
4455 E Camelback RdMultiple locations, good choice for dietary restrictions (e.g. gluten free menus). Go to their website and their Restaurant Finder page.
Multiple locations, good choice for dietary restrictions (e.g. gluten free menus). Visit their web site for locations (most in West Arcadia).
LGO Hospitality
4530 N 40th StMultiple locations, good choice for dietary restrictions (e.g. gluten free menus). Visit their web site for locations (most in West Arcadia).
Good for dietary restrictions and healthy options to go. Its sister market and restaurant is just North of Glendale up 12th St.
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Luci's Healthy Marketplace
1590 E Bethany Home RdGood for dietary restrictions and healthy options to go. Its sister market and restaurant is just North of Glendale up 12th St.
Chihuahua style Mexican food. I've tried half the menu and it's all good. No frills / to-go type place.
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Tacos Chiwas
1028 East Indian School RoadChihuahua style Mexican food. I've tried half the menu and it's all good. No frills / to-go type place.
Upscale chain with good food and service. Nice for a business lunch, date night out, celebratory dinner.
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Hillstone Restaurant
2650 E Camelback RdUpscale chain with good food and service. Nice for a business lunch, date night out, celebratory dinner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Honor Amongst Thieves
5538 N 7th StCraft cocktails in a very cool space.
Parks & Nature
Desert Botanical Garden
The Southwest's largest botanical garden.
Πάρκο South Mountain
10919 South Central AvenueLargest municipal park in the U.S.
Encanto Park
Big, central municipal park with a lot of features.
Πάρκο Piestewa Peak
2701 E Squaw Peak DrPopular nearby park with hiking trails.
Arts & Culture
The foremost showcase of Native American art and culture in the U.S..
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Μουσείο Χερντ
2301 N Central AveThe foremost showcase of Native American art and culture in the U.S..
Comprehensive and stimulating. I'm not sure I see any connection to Phoenix but it's really well executed and worth visiting in any city.
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Μουσείο Μουσικών Οργάνων
4725 E Mayo BlvdComprehensive and stimulating. I'm not sure I see any connection to Phoenix but it's really well executed and worth visiting in any city.
Burton Barr Central Library
1221 N Central AveA showcase public library.
Historic property showcasing Frank Lloyd Wright's influence.
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Arizona Biltmore Spa
2400 E Missouri AveHistoric property showcasing Frank Lloyd Wright's influence.
Frank Lloyd Wright's desert laboratory. Many of Wright's most famous buildings were designed in the drafting room at Taliesin West, including the Guggenheim Museum in New York City and Grady Gammage Auditorium at Arizona State University in Tempe.
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Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdFrank Lloyd Wright's desert laboratory. Many of Wright's most famous buildings were designed in the drafting room at Taliesin West, including the Guggenheim Museum in New York City and Grady Gammage Auditorium at Arizona State University in Tempe.
Getting Around
Location of nearest light rail station.
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Central Ave/Camelback Light Rail Station
Location of nearest light rail station.
Essentials
Bashas'
5555 N 7th StSmall, old-school, full service grocery store.
Target
5715 N 19th AveSmall Target for essentials
Walgreens
710 E Camelback RdNearest pharmacy.
Natural / Organic alternative to Basha's. The produce here is really cheap and good. I also like the layout of the store (more like a market).
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Sprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School RdNatural / Organic alternative to Basha's. The produce here is really cheap and good. I also like the layout of the store (more like a market).
This is one of those emporium style grocery stores with pretty much everything under the sun. Whole Foods and Trader Joes are across the street.
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Fry's Food And Drug
744 W Camelback RdThis is one of those emporium style grocery stores with pretty much everything under the sun. Whole Foods and Trader Joes are across the street.
Shopping
Frances
10 W Camelback RdGood for gifts.
The 'In' Groove
3300 E Thomas RdMy favorite record store in town.
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdUpscale shops and eateries.
Fashion Square
Enclosed mall with upscale shops.
I find it a bit touristy but there are some unique (esp. Western) shops and restaurants.
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Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdI find it a bit touristy but there are some unique (esp. Western) shops and restaurants.