25 Essential Arizona Tables
From coastal enclaves to downtown institutions, these are the restaurants defining the dining conversation across Arizona.
Broken Yolk Cafe
Phoenix
Cheery chain serving all-day breakfast, including Mexican dishes, plus sandwiches & burgers.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Scottsdale
Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
The Peppersauce Cafe
Phoenix
Rustic cottagelike restaurant serving up homestyle American breakfast & lunch classics.
Sandwich Masterz
Goodyear, Arizona
Down-to-earth, unfussy operation in a strip-mall serving made-to-order sandwiches, salads & wraps.
Guadalajara's Grill & Tequila Bar
Tucson, Arizona
Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails.
Organ Stop Pizza
Mesa, Arizona
Airy spot featuring a menu of pizza & Italian fare plus live music from a massive Wurlitzer organ.
Vito’s Pizza & Italian Ristorante
Mesa, Arizona
Casually elegant restaurant featuring thin-crust pizzas & classic Italian dishes.
Original Breakfast House
Phoenix, Arizona
Classic American diner offering reimagined classics such as deep-fried French toast & Spam & eggs.
Postino Central
Phoenix, Arizona
Cafe presenting wine & light Italian fare in a comfy setting with a front patio & fire pits.
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
Peoria, Arizona
Chain serving family-style Italian fare in a kitschy setting featuring red-&-white tablecloths.
Sol Azteca Mexican Kitchen
Mesa, Arizona
Easygoing eatery serving an array of everyday Mexican standards like tacos & seafood burritos.
Butterfield's Pancake House & Restaurant
Scottsdale, Arizona
Casual eatery serving globally inspired all-day breakfasts plus burgers & sandwiches for lunch.
Haunted Hamburger
Jerome, Arizona
Burgers loaded with fixings anchor the menu at this supposedly haunted venue.
Rodizio Grill - North Scottsdale
Phoenix, Arizona
Outpost of a Brazilian steakhouse chain offering skewered meats carved tableside, plus a salad bar.
Lujos Cocina Mexicana
Gilbert, Arizona
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Peoria, Arizona
Chain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting.
Ronnie's Cafe
Phoenix, Arizona
Modest restaurant specializing in classic breakfast dishes, including eggs, pancakes & waffles.
M.V.Pita Mediterranean Grill
Mesa, Arizona
Classic Mediterranean comfort foods are served over the counter with beer & wine in casual digs.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Tucson, Arizona
Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.
DeFalco's Italian Deli & Grocery
Scottsdale, Arizona
Family-run deli/market selling Italian ingredients, hearty sandwiches & homemade pasta & sausage.
Wildflower
Glendale, Arizona
Local cafe chain serving high-end sandwiches, salads & baked goods in a counter-serve setting.
Chicago Hamburger Co
Phoenix, Arizona
No-nonsense, family-friendly diner serving Windy City-style sandwiches, dogs & old-fashioned shakes.
El Sol Mexican Cafe
Chandler, Arizona
Cheery, colorful counter serve selling tacos, burritos with housemade tortillas & Mexican pastries.
Postino East
Gilbert, Arizona
Bright & airy restaurant featuring light Italian fare, dozens of wines by the glass & a patio.
First Watch
Phoenix, Arizona
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.