Patricia Escárcega

Patricia Escárcega was Phoenix New Times' food critic.

Latest Stories

10 Best Sushi Restaurants in Greater Phoenix

3 months ago | Lists

Raw fish and rice done right.
11 Best Places to Eat Pizza in Metro Phoenix

4 months ago | Lists

You know what they say about pizza: Even when it's bad, it's still pretty good. But here's where to go to get the best.
Quick Guide: Where to Go for Mariscos in Metro Phoenix

7 months ago | Lists

Where to find the best Mexican seafood in the Valley.
Best New Restaurants in Metro Phoenix in 2018

10 months ago | Best of Phoenix

The cream of this year's Phoenician food crop.
The Five Most Important Metro Phoenix Restaurants of the Past Five Years

12 months ago | Lists

These spots have shaped Phoenix dining.
The B.M.O.C. Breakfast at Vovomeena Is Not for the Avocado Toast Crowd

12 months ago | Guilty Pleasures

When you want to eat breakfast like a lumberjack.