Central Arizona Restaurants

Central Arizona is famous for its beautiful desert scenes, breathtaking mountains, museums, and scenic hikes. The region is equally impressive on the culinary scene as it boasts a few James Beard award winning restaurants. These well-deserved accolades have created culinary hotspots for the locals and international visitors alike. Delicacies found here consist of carne asada tacos, cochinita pibil, and grilled shrimp with coconut rice. There’s something for vegans and vegetarians too, including an avocado and tofu sandwich as well as a legendary truffle mushroom pizza. All over the Phoenix metro area and beyond, you’ll find diverse restaurants with Mexican, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisines to satisfy you.