Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
Expect great elevated regional Mexican cuisine at one of the best there is. Award winning Chef Silvana is also a neighborhood activist and street art supporter.
140 locals recommend
Barrio Cafe
2814 N 16th StExpect great elevated regional Mexican cuisine at one of the best there is. Award winning Chef Silvana is also a neighborhood activist and street art supporter.
Right in the center of our neighborhood, we have had the pleasure walking to the most delicious comfort food the city has to offer. Cocktails are unique and service is great.
81 locals recommend
Tuck Shop Kitchen & Bar
2245 N 12th StRight in the center of our neighborhood, we have had the pleasure walking to the most delicious comfort food the city has to offer. Cocktails are unique and service is great.
Ollie Vaughn's
1526 E McDowell RdWonderful breakfast and lunch, baked goods, hot and cold drinks.
Duza's Kitchen
703 W Main StReally special breakfast and lunch offerings.
Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StExtensive menu for Veggies!
If you like to try different types of salsa, this is where to get your Mexican food. Has an extensive salsa bar and regional Mexican specials as well as solid street tacos.
81 locals recommend
La Santisima
4117 North 16th StreetIf you like to try different types of salsa, this is where to get your Mexican food. Has an extensive salsa bar and regional Mexican specials as well as solid street tacos.
Really tasty vegetarian food that doesn't scream vegetarian! In a historic house with a nifty little bar.
86 locals recommend
The Coronado PHX
2245 N 12th StReally tasty vegetarian food that doesn't scream vegetarian! In a historic house with a nifty little bar.
If the coffee shop in The Hive, Buzz Beans, is not open, this is the next closest coffee shop...and has a drive through!
21 locals recommend
Smooth Brew Coffee
1447 E McDowell RdIf the coffee shop in The Hive, Buzz Beans, is not open, this is the next closest coffee shop...and has a drive through!
Reathrey Sekong
1312 E Indian School Rdjust one word: PHO
New India Bazaar
2544 N 7th StSolid Indian Food, and small asian market
The food here is so good and beautifully presented. If you have never tried Peruvian food, you should.
Unexpected rich flavored meat dishes and potatoes prepared in ways you would not imagine.
22 locals recommend
El Chullo
2605 N 7th StThe food here is so good and beautifully presented. If you have never tried Peruvian food, you should.
Unexpected rich flavored meat dishes and potatoes prepared in ways you would not imagine.
Authentic Ethio African Spices
1740 E McDowell RdIf you LOVE Ethiopian food, you will love this place.
My favorite place to eat and watch people in Phoenix. Most people sit outdoors, comfort food, best burgers,local ingredients,great cocktails, fun service
117 locals recommend
Welcome Diner
929 E Pierce StMy favorite place to eat and watch people in Phoenix. Most people sit outdoors, comfort food, best burgers,local ingredients,great cocktails, fun service
Juan's Authentic Mexican Food
Family run, solid Mexican food
Good Happy Hour! Firecracker shrimp made in heaven!
28 locals recommend
Rice Paper Vietnamese Restaurant
2241 N 7th StGood Happy Hour! Firecracker shrimp made in heaven!
Essentials
They have everything here, seriously, everything...great beer selection as well.
45 locals recommend
Sunshine Market
2302 N 12th StThey have everything here, seriously, everything...great beer selection as well.
Great produce, amazing prepared food counters south of the border style.
25 locals recommend
Los Altos Ranch Market
1602 E Roosevelt StGreat produce, amazing prepared food counters south of the border style.
Safeway
340 E McDowell Rdhas everything
Everything Else
World class collections and touring exhibits in a really beautiful building.
686 locals recommend
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveWorld class collections and touring exhibits in a really beautiful building.
This Museum is unique, housing both the art and anthropological realia of ancient and modern indigenous American cultures.
653 locals recommend
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveThis Museum is unique, housing both the art and anthropological realia of ancient and modern indigenous American cultures.
One of my favorite buildings anywhere for so many reasons. Love the views from both the north and south ends of the seventh floor reading room, the kid's section and the teen section are amazing too.
57 locals recommend
Burton Barr Central Library
1221 N Central AveOne of my favorite buildings anywhere for so many reasons. Love the views from both the north and south ends of the seventh floor reading room, the kid's section and the teen section are amazing too.
Drinks & Nightlife
In the center of a walkable arts district , the leaf has free live music every single night of the year and an awesome selection of beer and wine
71 locals recommend
The Lost Leaf
914 N 5th StIn the center of a walkable arts district , the leaf has free live music every single night of the year and an awesome selection of beer and wine
Rips Bar
3045 North 16th StreetDive bar with something special going on every night.
It's not even a dive, and this is not exactly a recommendation. It's a dump really, but it's OUR dump. Mixed drinks are $4. There's a decent juke box AND a pool table.
Opens early, closes late, regulars are everyone from local politicos and artists to down and out street people. You can walk there from the trailer in five minutes, or in a quarter of the time it takes to sing 99 bottles of beer on the wall.
Royale Lounge
2310 N 16th StIt's not even a dive, and this is not exactly a recommendation. It's a dump really, but it's OUR dump. Mixed drinks are $4. There's a decent juke box AND a pool table.
Opens early, closes late, regulars are everyone from local politicos and artists to down and out street people. You can walk there from the trailer in five minutes, or in a quarter of the time it takes to sing 99 bottles of beer on the wall.
Parks & Nature
It's what we do here...take water, wear a hat, go early it's not easy!
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveIt's what we do here...take water, wear a hat, go early it's not easy!
This is one of the seven summit trails in the Phoenix Area. Take water, wear a hat and sunscreen, go early.
126 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak Trails
7232 N Squaw Peak DrThis is one of the seven summit trails in the Phoenix Area. Take water, wear a hat and sunscreen, go early.
You can drive to the top for a view of the valley and there are also plenty of trails.
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueYou can drive to the top for a view of the valley and there are also plenty of trails.
This is the easiest of the Summit Trails in Phoenix. It's very straightforward as far as getting there from here. "The Hole in the Rock" is an iconic group picture place.
543 locals recommend
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyThis is the easiest of the Summit Trails in Phoenix. It's very straightforward as far as getting there from here. "The Hole in the Rock" is an iconic group picture place.
This is the closest place to go for really great walk among the cactus experience. The town of Cave Creek is a touristy cowboy type town, but who cares? The last time I was here we started just in time to get in a good hike and see a beautiful sunset as we got back to the car. I believe it is a 6 mile round trip walk/hike. Bring hat, water, sunscreen.
19 locals recommend
Spur Cross Trailhead
44029 N Spur Cross RdThis is the closest place to go for really great walk among the cactus experience. The town of Cave Creek is a touristy cowboy type town, but who cares? The last time I was here we started just in time to get in a good hike and see a beautiful sunset as we got back to the car. I believe it is a 6 mile round trip walk/hike. Bring hat, water, sunscreen.
Sightseeing
Everyone says this place is a must see. I have lived here my whole life and never been here. Please check it out and let me know!
49 locals recommend
Mystery Castle
800 E Mineral RdEveryone says this place is a must see. I have lived here my whole life and never been here. Please check it out and let me know!