I travel around the world to eat. When in Phoenix, I questioned: what is there to eat in Phoenix? I mean, besides the mountains and the cacti, what will make my tummy happy? After some quick Yelp and Google searches, I had my eyes on couple spots, and these 5 places were the most memorable for me. If you are going to visit Phoenix, or from the area, I definitely recommend them if you’ve never been!
In no particular order, here are my top 5 restaurants/cafes in Phoenix.
Enjoy!
Bobby-Q
Website: Bobby-Q
Price Range: USD$25.00 – USD$35.00
Cuisine: American / Barbeque and Steakhouse
Attire: Casual | Dressy | Business Casual | Casual Elegant | Formal
Highlights:
- Separate bar, patio, and dining area
- Baby Back Ribs are mind blowing good
- Best I have ever had!!
- Service is on par with a $$$$ restaurant
- Q Rolls are a must get for an appetizer
- A unique mix of atmosphere between casual and romantic date night
- A huge drink menu to choose from
Lowlights:
- You need a reservation since they are very busy
La Santisima
Price Range: USD$15.00 – USD$20.00
Cuisine: Mexican
Attire: Casual |Dressy | Business Casual | Casual Elegant | Formal
Highlights:
- Authentic Mexican food, one of the best Mexican restaurants I have ever been to
- Massive portions
- 3 people can possibly get away with only 2 mains
- Adorable sauce/dip station for nachos with great variety
- The margaritas are a must try
- Love the interior decor!
Lowlights:
- No reservations and usually there’s a wait
Rustler’s Rooste
Website: Rustler’s Rooste
Price Range: USD$20.00 – USD$25.00
Cuisine: American / Steakhouse / Pub
Attire: Casual | Dressy | Business Casual | Casual Elegant | Formal
Highlights:
- Rattlesnake and Prickly Pear Cactus Fries, come on!
- Cinnamon butter with bread to start
- Menu is printed on a newspaper for you to keep!
Lowlights:
- Lower floor smells like a barn
Copper Star Coffee
Website: Copper Star Coffee
Price Range: USD$3.00 – USD$10.00
Cuisine: Breakfast & Brunch / Cafe
Attire: Casual | Dressy | Business Casual | Casual Elegant | Formal
Highlights:
- Large portion of coffee
- Really cool, old style American drive-thru
- Lovely lady taking your oder
Lowlights:
- None
Urban Cookies Bakeshop
Website: Urban Cookies
Price Range: USD$4.00 – USD$10.00
Cuisine: Cupcakes / Dessert
Attire: Casual | Dressy | Business Casual | Casual Elegant | Formal
Highlights:
- The best cupcakes I have ever had
- Not too sweet, not too buttery that will make you sick after eating one cupcake
- They sell AMAZING Mexican Wedding Cookies
- Exotic, unique cupcakes and cookies
- Lovely, clean shop with private parking lot
Lowlights:
- The prices are slightly steep for a cupcake
Attire standards:
Casual
- Women: yoga pants, sweatpants, hoodies, graphic Ts, and overalls are acceptable
- Men: sweatpants, track pants, hoodies, overalls, and graphic Ts are acceptable
- Comfortable
Dressy
- Women: jeans, sweater, sweatshirts, and simple Ts are acceptable
- Men: jeans, sweater, sweatshirt, and simple Ts are acceptable
- Put together
Business Casual
- Women: cardigans, dresses, skirts, flats, and jeans + blouse are acceptable
- Men: jeans + dress shirts, button ups, and khakis, are acceptable
- Dress to impress
Casual Elegant
- Women: light jacket/blazer, heels, panty hose, blouse, dress pants, dress skirts are acceptable
- Men: Dress pants, dress shoes, dress shirt, and jacket are acceptable
- Sophisticated, elegant
Formal
- Women: blazer, dress pants, formal dresses with jacket are acceptable
- Men: Full suit, dress pants, and jacket are acceptable
- Serious and determined
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