Phoenix Guidebook

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Phoenix Guidebook

Food Scene

Is there anything better than a Mimosa with your breakfast? Probably not...
236 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
2045 E Camelback Rd
236 locals recommend
Is there anything better than a Mimosa with your breakfast? Probably not...
Yes, Phoenix is getting a reputation for their chicken and waffles thanks to LoLos. This place is popular so plan your trip well (expect 30-45 min wait) as they dont take reservations.
97 locals recommend
Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles
3133 N Scottsdale Rd
97 locals recommend
Yes, Phoenix is getting a reputation for their chicken and waffles thanks to LoLos. This place is popular so plan your trip well (expect 30-45 min wait) as they dont take reservations.
A valley favorite for brunch. Can't go wrong with Matt's.
227 locals recommend
Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st St
227 locals recommend
A valley favorite for brunch. Can't go wrong with Matt's.
Great food and drink menu. Join sophisticated Phoenicians for a drink in the heart of the city.
129 locals recommend
The Vig Fillmore
606 N 4th Ave
129 locals recommend
Great food and drink menu. Join sophisticated Phoenicians for a drink in the heart of the city.
(Closed Temporarily - Fire) Who says Phoenix is all Mexican food? Not these guys who have brought a refreshing Peruvian menu to central PHX. Try the lomo saltado and dont leave without a pisco or maracuya sour cocktail.
22 locals recommend
El Chullo
2605 N 7th St
22 locals recommend
(Closed Temporarily - Fire) Who says Phoenix is all Mexican food? Not these guys who have brought a refreshing Peruvian menu to central PHX. Try the lomo saltado and dont leave without a pisco or maracuya sour cocktail.
Awesome Mexican menu just south of downtown. A valley staples for quality Mexican food for over 40 years.
20 locals recommend
Comedor Guadalajara
1830 S Central Ave
20 locals recommend
Awesome Mexican menu just south of downtown. A valley staples for quality Mexican food for over 40 years.
Amazingly authentic Mexican food in the heart of South Phoenix. Those who know order the "Super Cocktel" for a superb seafood cocktail. A chance to practice your Spanish as well :-)
Las Glorias Restaurant
5220 S Central Ave
Amazingly authentic Mexican food in the heart of South Phoenix. Those who know order the "Super Cocktel" for a superb seafood cocktail. A chance to practice your Spanish as well :-)
Another great, real, Mexican spot in central Phoenix. Cash only, be prepared for deliciousness such as the carne asada fries.
24 locals recommend
El Norteño
1002 7th Ave
24 locals recommend
Another great, real, Mexican spot in central Phoenix. Cash only, be prepared for deliciousness such as the carne asada fries.
Solid, authentic, Mexican restaurant. Make reservations on a Friday or Saturday night
140 locals recommend
Barrio Cafe
2814 N 16th St
140 locals recommend
Solid, authentic, Mexican restaurant. Make reservations on a Friday or Saturday night
Very cool coffee/restaurant/bar in central Phoenix. Mix of 20-somethings working on laptops & older folks eating dessert, enjoying the hipster vibe. Recommended drink: Samuel Smith's Strawberry Ale.
259 locals recommend
Lux Central
4402 N Central Ave
259 locals recommend
Very cool coffee/restaurant/bar in central Phoenix. Mix of 20-somethings working on laptops & older folks eating dessert, enjoying the hipster vibe. Recommended drink: Samuel Smith's Strawberry Ale.
Great, semi-authentic German restaurant. This place is popular so you may have to wait. (623) 939-2480
20 locals recommend
Haus Murphy's of Glendale
5739 W Glendale Ave
20 locals recommend
Great, semi-authentic German restaurant. This place is popular so you may have to wait. (623) 939-2480
A favorite bar-restaurant especially for the ladies. On Monday's and Tuesday's for $20 you get a bottle of wine and four servings of bruschetta.
215 locals recommend
Postino Central
5144 N Central Ave
215 locals recommend
A favorite bar-restaurant especially for the ladies. On Monday's and Tuesday's for $20 you get a bottle of wine and four servings of bruschetta.
Best place in the valley for a sandwich, hangout, free wifi, etc. Highly recommended is the Moment of Zen Smoothie. Nothing compares that I have ever tasted.
67 locals recommend
Luci's Healthy Marketplace
1590 E Bethany Home Rd
67 locals recommend
Best place in the valley for a sandwich, hangout, free wifi, etc. Highly recommended is the Moment of Zen Smoothie. Nothing compares that I have ever tasted.
Great pizza right in downtown Glendale. 623-847-3301
15 locals recommend
La Piazza Al Forno
5803 W Glendale Ave
15 locals recommend
Great pizza right in downtown Glendale. 623-847-3301
A nice latte close to the house.
The Music Cafe
5102 West Northern Avenue
A nice latte close to the house.
Great sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, and dessert selection!
Romanelli's Italian Deli
3437 W Dunlap Ave
Great sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, and dessert selection!

Drinks & Nightlife

My top recommendation for where to go, they have at least 30 craft beers on draft at all time on a constantly rotating menu. Food is highly rated as well.
114 locals recommend
Angels Trumpet Ale House
810 N 2nd St
114 locals recommend
My top recommendation for where to go, they have at least 30 craft beers on draft at all time on a constantly rotating menu. Food is highly rated as well.
I dont often recommend places outside of central Phoenix, but this place is worth it. The best craft brewery within the valley, if you find yourself heading east, make this a pit stop.
93 locals recommend
SanTan Brewing Company
8 S San Marcos Pl
93 locals recommend
I dont often recommend places outside of central Phoenix, but this place is worth it. The best craft brewery within the valley, if you find yourself heading east, make this a pit stop.
Rotating restaurant on top floor of the Hyatt. Great views of the valley. Doesn't get a lot of visitors so usually no need for reservations. A bit pricy.
35 locals recommend
Compass Arizona Grill
122 North 2nd Street
35 locals recommend
Rotating restaurant on top floor of the Hyatt. Great views of the valley. Doesn't get a lot of visitors so usually no need for reservations. A bit pricy.
Classy, fun hotel restaurant in the heart of downtown.
38 locals recommend
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails
2 E Jefferson St
38 locals recommend
Classy, fun hotel restaurant in the heart of downtown.

Getting Around

Very good prices on www.enterprise.com. A few minutes from the house to pickup your car.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
4908 W Glendale Ave
Very good prices on www.enterprise.com. A few minutes from the house to pickup your car.

Essentials

Great produce, slightly more expensive than Food City. Pro's Ranch is famous for having great Mexican food. Many people go just for a fresh lunch in their in-store restaurant. Top choice: chimichanga.
25 locals recommend
Los Altos Ranch Market
1602 E Roosevelt St
25 locals recommend
Great produce, slightly more expensive than Food City. Pro's Ranch is famous for having great Mexican food. Many people go just for a fresh lunch in their in-store restaurant. Top choice: chimichanga.
Has everything you may need.
11 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
6145 N 35th Ave
11 locals recommend
Has everything you may need.