10 Neighborhood Restaurants In Arizona With Food So Good You’ll Be Back For Seconds
Yum, is there anything better than a favorite local restaurant? No matter where in the state you live, there’s always a handful of places that locals love flocking to for a meal. Here are a few favorites that you need to try:
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I have been eating at this restaurant since I was a four feet tall when the family’s kids were the ones cooking and serving. You can enjoy meals like the chicken katsu, spam musubi, and mouthwatering manapua. Bring an empty belly here!
Address: 2950 S Alma School Rd, Mesa
Address: 2950 S Alma School Rd, Mesa
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What makes a restaurant a local favorite? Quick service, friendly atmosphere, and reasonably priced meals, which is exactly what you’ll find here. Oh, yeah, and you can get a tasty breakfast here as well!
Address: 660 E Mingus Ave, Cottonwood
Address: 660 E Mingus Ave, Cottonwood
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Beeline Cafe is one of those diners sitting off the highway that lures travelers in with the promise of a hot plate served with a smile. That’s exactly what you’ll get here, which is especially appetizing when the temperatures start dropping in another month.
Address: 815 S Beeline Hwy, Payson
Address: 815 S Beeline Hwy, Payson
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This little cafe in Tucson serves generous, tasty portions that might actually have you crying from joy. The food is cooked with love (you won’t find tough, rubbery eggs here), making it feel like you’re eating in someone’s home.
Address: 3684 W Orange Grove Rd, Tucson
Address: 3684 W Orange Grove Rd, Tucson
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This unassuming little restaurant packs quite the flavor punch! The staff are friendly, the servings are generous, and this is some of the best Mexican food you’ll find in this area of the state.
Address: 723 W 4th St, Benson
Address: 723 W 4th St, Benson
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Craving a delicious breakfast in Flagstaff? There are quite a few places to choose from but Mike and Rhonda’s is great for a hometown diner feel plus some massive biscuits!
Address: 21 S Milton Rd, Flagstaff
Address: 21 S Milton Rd, Flagstaff
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Some people think the neighborhood looks a little sketchy but that’s no reason to turn down this Phoenix favorite. This is a great spot to get a hearty meal that will remind you of home.
Address: 4130 N 19th Ave, Phoenix
Address: 4130 N 19th Ave, Phoenix
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Cooking meals for more than 75 years, this local favorite is a definite keeper with a tasty breakfast and great service.
Address: 23225 S Hwy 89, Yarnell
Address: 23225 S Hwy 89, Yarnell
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If you’re craving a delicious slice of pie, this is the place to get some! Rock Springs is one of the oldest restaurants in the state and with pie like this, it’s not difficult to figure out why.
Address: 35769 Old Black Canyon Hwy, Black Canyon City
Address: 35769 Old Black Canyon Hwy, Black Canyon City
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Need a taste of home while in the West Valley? You’ll find tasty, generously sized meals at this restaurant, along with some great biscuits and gravy. Yum!
Address: 310 N Dysart Rd, Avondale
Address: 310 N Dysart Rd, Avondale
Did we miss one of your favorites? Don’t fret because we may have featured it before! Check out our article on fantastic Arizona diners, 11 Small Town Diners In Arizona With Meals To Die For.
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