Macayo’s Mexican Kitchen

For more than a half-century, this local chain has been serving up sopapillas, enchiladas, and rellenos. Don’t take our word for it–ask President Obama, who stopped here for dinner during a post-election visit to Phoenix. The story goes that the chimichanga was invented here, and we tend to believe it – this signature dish says […]

Roman’s Oasis

Like Doctor Who’s TARDIS, Roman’s Oasis is bigger on the inside. From the parking lot, the historic bar looks a bit ramshackle, a roadhouse that has evolved and grown over the decades. Inside, the sprawling bar goes on and on. The front room, anchored by a shuffleboard table and a large portrait of John Wayne, […]

Saddle Mountain Brewing Co.

After more than a decade in business and six Great American Beer Festival medals, Saddle Mountain Brewing Co. somehow still manages to fly under the radar. It shouldn’t. The brewpub crafts one of the state’s most-awarded and quaffable beers: Clan-Destine Scottish Ale. The beer is malty and sweet but balanced by a light note of […]