The Dubliner Irish Pub & Restaurant

Despite the name, this north central Phoenix pub isn’t for Joyce scholars. Here, you’re far more likely to encounter UFC fans shooting Jameson than bookish types sipping Beamish. But that’s not to say the place is lacking in history. Established in 1985 by Seamus McCaffrey (namesake of the popular downtown Phoenix pub), The Dubliner is […]

Dutch Bros. Coffee

Those little drive-through kiosks that are springing up all over town are home of the Dutch brothers-or at least home to their delicious, fresh-roasted java. Dutch roasts its own coffee beans, and offers a long list of exclusive flavor blends from Torani syrups to their own special blend of Dutch Chocolate milk and something they […]

E-San Sab Sab Thai Cuisine (Pete’s Thai Cuisine)

The former chef and owner of Siam in Glendale and Thai E-San in Central Phoenix, Pete (or, in Thai, Tossapis) Pholtosa’s newest venture at Cave Creek Road and Cactus features offerings of classic Thai cuisine as well as specific dishes from his former home in northeastern Thailand. In a bright room with white linen-topped tables […]

Eden’s Grill

If Eve had made Adam rice like this, he might have kept his ass parked in the Garden! The rice at Eden’s Grill in Phoenix is aromatic and flavorful, boasting eight different spices, including saffron and cinnamon, and tossed with raisins and slivers of Marcona almonds. What comes with it ain’t too shabby, either: plump, […]

El Bravo Mexican Food

You haven’t lived until you’ve tried El Bravo’s machaca burro. This small, pleasant restaurant makes some of the best flour tortillas around, and its green chile burros are hard to beat, too. It’s also one of the few places in town serving Navajo tacos, and popovers with honey and powdered sugar.

El Conquistador

Tuesdays are our favorite days at this bright and welcoming North Phoenix restaurant serving Jalisco-style Mexican fare. That’s when Maria and Mark Altmaier serve up their luscious chicken mole. Simmered for hours and with a list of ingredients that could fill a page or more, the Altmaier’s rich, thick, chocolate-tinged sauce can be had over […]

El Rinconcito del D.F.

There are endless taco options in Phoenix. El Rinconcito del D.F. is one of our favorite spots to visit, thanks to tender carne asada and al pastor and incendiary red and green salsas. But, El Rinconcito is more than a taqueria. It serves a wide-ranging menu throughout the day that includes burritos, tortas and huaraches. […]

Elevate Coffee House

In West Phoenix you might find the pickings a little slim as far as locally-owned coffee shops go, which is why people are especially grateful to have Elevate Coffee House in the neighborhood. The coffee house and lunch spot offers breakfast eats (think classic morning meals such as bagels, oatmeal, and a croissant sandwich) as […]

Emilio’s Tacos & Hotdogs

A sunny yellow-and-hot pink exterior, a flashing neon open sign and glowing window frames, and bright Loteria-inspired artwork hint at the explosion of flavors on deck at Emilio’s Tacos & Hotdogs on 19th Avenue. Customers on the go can pick up their orders at the drive-thru, but we recommend grabbing a table either inside or […]

Fajitas A Sizzlin Celebration

Most of the Tex-Mex selections offered by this fun but noisy Houston-based operation are strictly turista. But the fajitas — served sizzling-hot and smoking — are absolutely wonderful.

Fast Eddie’s Diner

Crinkly fries, a Cosmic burger, and a cherry phosphate: sounds like what Richie Cunningham and Ralph Malph are having at Al’s in some Happy Days rerun on TV Land, right? But you can score the above eats at Fast Eddie’s, the coolest ’50s-style diner in town. With its red booths and long checkerboard counter, this […]