Que Chevere

After four years behind the stove of the Venezuelan food truck Que Chevere, Orvid Cutler and Maria Fernanda expanded to a brick-and-mortar restaurant in downtown Mesa – it’s Main Street has become something of a dining destination. The food is classically Venezuelan, with arepas leading the way. The thick griddled corn flatbreads come as sides with […]

Queen Creek Cafe

This Queen Creek restaurant and sports lounge has small town charm and an all-American menu to match. For breakfast, there are pancakes with multiple toppings, homestyle skillets, omelets, corned beef hash, French toast, and Taylor ham. Stop by for a burger for lunch, like the half-pound Duke Burger with grilled onions, pepper jack cheese, and […]

Queen Creek Olive Mill

Sure, you can find Queen Creek Olive Mill’s extra-virgin olive oil, gourmet stuffed olives, and assorted tapenades at AJ’s and plenty of other places around the Valley, but it’s so much more fun to buy them straight from the source. While you’re here, at the far southeastern reaches of Queen Creek, sample the company’s full […]

RA Sushi Bar & Restaurant

At hip, upbeat RA, you can count on some eye-candy along with your sushi order. This popular spot also functions as a trendy watering hole, so don”t expect the quiet reserve of more traditional Japanese eateries.

RA Sushi Bar & Restaurant

At hip, upbeat RA, you can count on some eye-candy along with your sushi order. This popular spot also functions as a trendy watering hole, so don’t expect the quiet reserve of more traditional Japanese eateries.

Rancho De Tia Rosa

Attractive, 8,000-square-foot hacienda-style eatery devoted to a more healthful take on Mexican grub, mixing in elements of Baja style and California cuisines. The bright, airy interior includes a fantasia of Mexican tile, artwork and furniture. Menu faves include the rich, flavorful chicken mole, the pork chop adobo, and the salmon enchiladas in avocado sauce. Don’t […]

Rania’s Kabob Grill

We can thank the Ansari family for this Afghan restaurant, located in a shopping complex just south of the US 60 on Higley Road. The restaurant offers a menu of Afghan cuisine including a version of qabili palau, often considered Afghanistan’s national dish. More importantly though for Gilbert-ites: they deliver. Read our review.

Rawhide Steakhouse & Saloon

Over the years, Rawhide has earned an award-winning reputation as Arizona’s original family steakhouse-and we know why! It’s because the menu celebrates the spirit and hospitality of its Western roots through traditional grub and true hungry-cowboy portions. And now, Rawhide’s new menu, cooked up by its executive chef, offers up BBQ Baby Back Ribs, The […]

Rayoog Cafe

Get ready for brunch and a show at Rayoog Cafe in Gilbert. The casual restaurant is modern and welcoming yet understated. But the real spectacle begins as groups order the special combo feasts. Large circular platters are loaded with small plates of food that encircle a copper-colored metal çaydanlık, a traditional Turkish teapot with one […]

Rebel Wine Lounge

After taking in some art in downtown Mesa, we popped into this Main Street wine bar for an afternoon glass or two — a nice option at 3:30 p.m. Grabbing a table near a window in the airy, modern and elegant space, we could still watch the action on the streets. These folks are serious […]

Red White & Brew

This is a true restaurant designed from the ground up to offer the East Valley community a place to eat, drink and relax. The Brew prides itself on providing an exceptional dining experience, and a dinner menu featuring bold entrées that are satisfying and bursting with flavor. An extensive selection of bottled and draft micro-brews […]

Republica Empanada

Mesa’s Main Street has seen considerable growth these last few years. The Nile Theater is back, the antique shops never left, and the dining options have exploded. One of the heavier hitters is República Empanada. This hip Latin restaurant is set a block east from Mesa Arts Center in Southside Heights and specializes, as its […]