These 9 Little Known Restaurant In Arizona Are Hard To Find But Worth The Search

Short of going back home to Mom or Grandma’s house, there’s no better place to find some delicious homestyle cooking than in a little hole-in-the-wall restaurant. While Arizona tends to have a reputation for being the home of chain restaurants, we actually have a large number of little locally owned restaurants that deserve a shout out. Here are 9 such restaurants that offer comfort on a plate.

Bobo’s Restaurant/Yelp

Bobo’s Restaurant/Yelp

There’s nothing that says comfort quite like finding a favorite hometown diner that offers inexpensive, tasty meals with a smile. That’s exactly what you’ll find here plus the portions are HUGE!

Address: 2938 E Grant Rd, Tucson

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Casa Rivera’s Taco Express/Yelp

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Casa Rivera’s Taco Express/Yelp

This restaurant looks a little rough around the edges but don’t let that fool you. This little restaurant serves some delicious tacos and you’ll want to have the breakfast version which are served until 2pm.

Address: 1975 W American Ave, Oracle

Cozy Corner Cafe/Yelp

Cozy Corner Cafe/Yelp

You’ll find this little restaurant sitting in a strip mall in east Mesa and it fills up quick during the day! Cozy Corner serves some tasty traditional American foods throughout the day, helping you to feel like you’re eating a meal at home.

Address: 5901 E McKellips Rd, Mesa

Da Vang/Yelp

Da Vang/Yelp

For most people, comfort food equals a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup. If you want to take that meal up the next step, try a bowl of pho which is a savory beef noodle soup with a hint of licorice flavor. You can also add your own toppings to personalize the flavors to suit your tastes.

Address: 4538 N 19th Ave, Phoenix

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Duron’s El Zarape Grill/Yelp

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Duron’s El Zarape Grill/Yelp

Knock Kneed Lobster/Yelp

Knock Kneed Lobster/Yelp

It’s a shame the Phoenix light rail doesn’t stop right in front of this restaurant, which has been serving crispy seafood in a nautical-style restaurant since the 1940s.

Address: 3202 E Washington St, Phoenix

Reb’s Cafe & Coffee Shop/Yelp

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Reb’s Cafe & Coffee Shop/Yelp

This small town diner is exactly how you imagine a small town diner to look. You’ll find big food portions here at an affordable price plus quite a few photos of John Wayne hanging on the walls.

Address: 1020 W 4th St, Benson

Blue Hills Cafe/Yelp

Blue Hills Cafe/Yelp

Looking for an old fashioned mom and pop diner for your next meal? Try out the Blue Hills Cafe, which is located just outside of Prescott and offers a nice variety of tasty meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Address: 12262 E Bradshaw Mountain Rd, Dewey

Trappers Cafe/Yelp

Trappers Cafe/Yelp

You know how whenever you go to visit your grandmother, she would load you up with tasty food to make sure you don’t go hungry? That experience is exactly what you’ll get here!

Address: 9 S Main, Taylor

Want to find more hidden gem restaurants around the state? Check out one of our previous articles, 11 Small Town Diners In Arizona With Meals To Die For.