Nicole’s guidebook
Our favorite local restaurants
Here is a list of favorite local restaurants that are in close proximity to our casita.
Barro's Pizza
6663 E McDowell RdBest local pizza that also delivers!
Newest Mexican restaurant in town with great margaritas - chef used to cook for Z'Tejas
29 locals recommend
Cocina Madrigal Tacos + Tequila
4044 S 16th StNewest Mexican restaurant in town with great margaritas - chef used to cook for Z'Tejas
Enjoy breakfast at Morning Glory Cafe, sit on a picnic table for lunch at the Farm Kitchen, or enjoy a fancy celebration at Quiessence for dinner.
73 locals recommend
The Farm at South Mountain
6106 S 32nd StEnjoy breakfast at Morning Glory Cafe, sit on a picnic table for lunch at the Farm Kitchen, or enjoy a fancy celebration at Quiessence for dinner.
Great place to watch a sports game and have a drink or bar food.
21 locals recommend
Gallagher's Sports Grill
34406 N Black Mountain PkwyGreat place to watch a sports game and have a drink or bar food.
Circa-1928 soda fountain with wooden booths, vintage decor & retro food & drinks such as egg creams.
20 locals recommend
MacAlpine's Diner & Soda Fountain
2303 N 7th StCirca-1928 soda fountain with wooden booths, vintage decor & retro food & drinks such as egg creams.
Authentic Mexican - visited by Bill Clinton during his presidency
11 locals recommend
Poncho's Mexican Food and Cantina
7202 S Central AveAuthentic Mexican - visited by Bill Clinton during his presidency
Several locations around the valley and by far our most frequented restaurant! $5 drinks until 5PM, Monday and Tuesdays after 8 PM - bottle of wine + plank of bruschetta = $20!
215 locals recommend
Postino Central
5144 N Central AveSeveral locations around the valley and by far our most frequented restaurant! $5 drinks until 5PM, Monday and Tuesdays after 8 PM - bottle of wine + plank of bruschetta = $20!
Sushi meets family-style Chinese dining at this Pan-Asian eatery with both classic & modern decor.
9 locals recommend
Sun Asian Kitchen
2070 E Baseline RdSushi meets family-style Chinese dining at this Pan-Asian eatery with both classic & modern decor.
Starbucks
2340 E Baseline RdNot local, but closest location for loyal customers.
Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt
1515 N 7th AveClosest yogurt shop if you get a sweet tooth craving!
Best BBQ in the Valley, probably in the state! Recommended to get in line before it opens, and be prepared to wait. Must try the killer brisket!
39 locals recommend
Little Miss BBQ-University
4301 E University DrBest BBQ in the Valley, probably in the state! Recommended to get in line before it opens, and be prepared to wait. Must try the killer brisket!
Hidden Track Bottle Shop
111 W Monroe StCool little wine spot - great wine club if you're local!
Ice cream shop delivering shakes, malts & floats plus sandwiches & salads since 1958.
102 locals recommend
Sugar Bowl
4005 N Scottsdale RdIce cream shop delivering shakes, malts & floats plus sandwiches & salads since 1958.
Modest nook with functional decor & a classic menu of curries, noodle stir-fries & lunch specials.
12 locals recommend
Chanpen Thai Cusine
2727 E Broadway RdModest nook with functional decor & a classic menu of curries, noodle stir-fries & lunch specials.
Airy spot featuring a menu of pizza & Italian fare plus live music from a massive Wurlitzer organ. Cash only, but ATM on site.
60 locals recommend
Organ Stop Pizza
1149 E Southern AveAiry spot featuring a menu of pizza & Italian fare plus live music from a massive Wurlitzer organ. Cash only, but ATM on site.
Things to do
Some interesting places to check out in the Phoenix metro area
Arizona Museum of Natural History
53 N MacdonaldArizona Science Center
600 E Washington StThe Heard Museum is a private, not-for-profit museum located in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art.
653 locals recommend
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveThe Heard Museum is a private, not-for-profit museum located in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art.
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdPhoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AvePhoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyWildlife World Zoo & Aquarium
16501 W Northern AveScottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7374 E 2nd StTaliesin West was architect Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and school in the desert from 1937 until his death in 1959 at the age of 91. Today it is the main campus of The School of Architecture at Taliesin and houses the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.
296 locals recommend
Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdTaliesin West was architect Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and school in the desert from 1937 until his death in 1959 at the age of 91. Today it is the main campus of The School of Architecture at Taliesin and houses the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
215 N 7th StLEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona
5000 S Arizona Mills CirThe Legacy Golf Club
6808 S 32nd StCommunity Center with day-use passes for fitness center, indoor walking track, rock wall, indoor water park and splash-pad, Christian church service on Sundays.
The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center
1375 E Broadway RdCommunity Center with day-use passes for fitness center, indoor walking track, rock wall, indoor water park and splash-pad, Christian church service on Sundays.
The largest municipal park in the United States, and one of the largest urban parks in North America and in the world. It has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride.
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueThe largest municipal park in the United States, and one of the largest urban parks in North America and in the world. It has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride.
Phoenix Premium Outlets
4976 Premium Outlets Way1st Fridays/3rd Fridays Art Walk (Downtown Phoenix) https://artlinkphx.org/first-fridays/
129 locals recommend
First Friday Roosevelt Row
333 E Roosevelt St1st Fridays/3rd Fridays Art Walk (Downtown Phoenix) https://artlinkphx.org/first-fridays/
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
5040 Wild Horse Pass BlvdVee Quiva Casino
Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
6101 E Van Buren StMcCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E Indian Bend RdBy recommendation from a past guest - they have group happy hour and moon lite tours on the Salt River!
No Snow Stand Up Paddleboards
3654 N Power RdBy recommendation from a past guest - they have group happy hour and moon lite tours on the Salt River!
Salt River Tubing
9200 North Bush HighwayGreat spring/summer fun place for visitors to stay cool!