Guidebook for Phoenix

Eric
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).
20 lokalaca preporučuje
Rito's Mexican Food
907 N 14th St
20 lokalaca preporučuje
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).
Hamburgers, dogs, crinkle cut fries, chicken sandwiches, shakes, beer/wine.
34 lokalaca preporučuje
Shake Shack
100 E Camelback Rd
34 lokalaca preporučuje
Hamburgers, dogs, crinkle cut fries, chicken sandwiches, shakes, beer/wine.
Cool but accessible restaurant with great service and food.
22 lokalaca preporučuje
Stock & Stable
5538 N 7th St
22 lokalaca preporučuje
Cool but accessible restaurant with great service and food.
This town is full of great pizzas due to this guy. His "Wiseguy" is superlative.
237 lokalaca preporučuje
Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams St
237 lokalaca preporučuje
This 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.
18 lokalaca preporučuje
In-N-Out Burger
4840 N 20th St
18 lokalaca preporučuje
Double 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.
27 lokalaca preporučuje
La Piñata Mexican Food Restaurant
5521 N 7th Ave
27 lokalaca preporučuje
Unpretentious but comfortable Mexican spot with good food.
No frills pizza joint with great NY style pies.
Pat's Pizza Plus
1145 East Glendale Avenue
No 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 Rd
Multiple 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 St
Multiple 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.
67 lokalaca preporučuje
Luci's Healthy Marketplace
1590 E Bethany Home Rd
67 lokalaca preporučuje
Good 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.
40 lokalaca preporučuje
Tacos Chiwas
1028 East Indian School Road
40 lokalaca preporučuje
Chihuahua 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.
84 lokalaca preporučuje
Hillstone Restaurant
2650 E Camelback Rd
84 lokalaca preporučuje
Upscale chain with good food and service. Nice for a business lunch, date night out, celebratory dinner.

Drinks & Nightlife

Craft cocktails in a very cool space.
24 lokalaca preporučuje
Honor Amongst Thieves
5538 N 7th St
24 lokalaca preporučuje
Craft cocktails in a very cool space.

Parks & Nature

The Southwest's largest botanical garden.
1231 lokalaca preporučuje
Desert Botanical Garden
1231 lokalaca preporučuje
The Southwest's largest botanical garden.
Largest municipal park in the U.S.
350 lokalaca preporučuje
Јужна Планина Парк
10919 South Central Avenue
350 lokalaca preporučuje
Largest municipal park in the U.S.
Big, central municipal park with a lot of features.
105 lokalaca preporučuje
Encanto Park
105 lokalaca preporučuje
Big, central municipal park with a lot of features.
Popular nearby park with hiking trails.
39 lokalaca preporučuje
Парк Пијестева Пик
2701 E Squaw Peak Dr
39 lokalaca preporučuje
Popular nearby park with hiking trails.

Arts & Culture

The foremost showcase of Native American art and culture in the U.S..
653 lokalaca preporučuje
Херд музеј
2301 N Central Ave
653 lokalaca preporučuje
The 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.
652 lokalaca preporučuje
Музеј музичких инструмената
4725 E Mayo Blvd
652 lokalaca preporučuje
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.
A showcase public library.
57 lokalaca preporučuje
Burton Barr Central Library
1221 N Central Ave
57 lokalaca preporučuje
A showcase public library.
Historic property showcasing Frank Lloyd Wright's influence.
58 lokalaca preporučuje
Arizona Biltmore Spa
2400 E Missouri Ave
58 lokalaca preporučuje
Historic 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.
296 lokalaca preporučuje
Тализин Вест
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
296 lokalaca preporučuje
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.

Getting Around

Location of nearest light rail station.
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Central Ave/Camelback Light Rail Station
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Location of nearest light rail station.

Essentials

Small, old-school, full service grocery store.
29 lokalaca preporučuje
Bashas'
5555 N 7th St
29 lokalaca preporučuje
Small, old-school, full service grocery store.
Small Target for essentials
48 lokalaca preporučuje
Target
5715 N 19th Ave
48 lokalaca preporučuje
Small Target for essentials
Nearest pharmacy.
48 lokalaca preporučuje
Walgreens
710 E Camelback Rd
48 lokalaca preporučuje
Nearest 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).
260 lokalaca preporučuje
Sprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School Rd
260 lokalaca preporučuje
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).
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.
129 lokalaca preporučuje
Fry's Food And Drug
744 W Camelback Rd
129 lokalaca preporučuje
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.

Shopping

Good for gifts.
37 lokalaca preporučuje
Frances
10 W Camelback Rd
37 lokalaca preporučuje
Good for gifts.
My favorite record store in town.
The 'In' Groove
3300 E Thomas Rd
My favorite record store in town.
Upscale shops and eateries.
494 lokalaca preporučuje
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback Rd
494 lokalaca preporučuje
Upscale shops and eateries.
Enclosed mall with upscale shops.
734 lokalaca preporučuje
Fashion Square
734 lokalaca preporučuje
Enclosed mall with upscale shops.
I find it a bit touristy but there are some unique (esp. Western) shops and restaurants.
1378 lokalaca preporučuje
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale Rd
1378 lokalaca preporučuje
I find it a bit touristy but there are some unique (esp. Western) shops and restaurants.