Sweeties Candy of Arizona

Your dentist will hate us for turning you on to this place. It’s literally a superstore of candy. There is a saltwater taffy department, people. Just about everything is sold individually or in bulk, and every item you remember from childhood is right here, stacked floor to (practically) ceiling. There’s nothing fancy about Sweeties, but […]

Swift Rides

It never fails. Every single weekend, Swift Rides manager Matt Simon gets asked the same annoying question by potential fares and inebriated coeds: Do you go all the way to North Scottsdale? And the answer, as always, is no. Same for Tempe, Mesa, or any other location more than a few miles away from Old […]

Swizzle Inn

The first rule of Swizzle Inn: no Starbucks parking. The parking lot in this plaza at the southeast corner of 16th Street and Bethany Home Road is tight, and the Swizz can’t be sharing spots with the multitudes of Starbucks fiends the intersection attracts. Opened in 1996, Swizzle’s plain outside gives little indication of the […]

Synthetic Compound

Gren once had a great little store in Downtown Phoenix, but no longer. There are still plenty of toys available online though. And free delivery in Phoenix!

T. Cook’s

One of the Valley’s premier restaurants, set in one of the Valley’s prettiest resorts. The chef celebrates the flavorful bounty of baby vegetables, lighter meat dishes, and abundant fish from the Pacific Northwest. Mussels in a thyme-tinged Chardonnay broth, spit-roasted chicken paired with Swiss chard and chive whipped potatoes, and John Dory with baby beets, […]

Ta’Carbon

Phoenix is filled with numerous casual counter-service joints that sling tacos and burritos. But Ta’Carbon stands out in the crowd thanks to its high-quality eats. Take a look at the menus hanging overhead and slide up to the counter to place your order. Everything’s a la carte, so order a selection of items. The carne […]

Ta’Carbon Mexican Grill

West Valley Mexican restaurant Ta’ Carbon has set a goal to make the best carne asada in the United States. See for yourself if the kitchen has been successful in its mission at one of two locations, Phoenix or Glendale. We can’t say for sure that it’s the best in the country, but it is […]

Taco Boy’s

Carne asada. Grilled steak, chopped. One of the main taco proteins in the Valley. And one of the simple-but-true barometers of a taqueria’s prowess. Since opening downtown in fall 2019, Juan Cornejo and Juan Cornejo Jr. have been grilling some of metro Phoenix’s best Sonoran-style carne asada. Over mesquite charcoal from Sonora, Mexico, ruby sails […]

Taco Guild

Set in a converted church, replete with vaulted ceilings and ornate décor, Taco Guild features a menu of traditional and contemporary tacos. Frequently mistaking complexity for flavor, the menu eschews the notion that – when it comes to tacos – simpler is often better. The space is dramatic and inviting, with a bustling happy hour […]

Taco Mich

Good news, night owls. Your late night taco cravings have been met. Taco Mich may not look like much on the outside (or the inside for that matter) but it keeps its door open all night on Fridays and Saturdays, serving up dishes like the al pastor taco. Best ordered in pairs, the al pastor […]

Taco Viva

The newly built and mural-decorated Taco Viva instantly fit into its Arcadia-area neighborhood. This modern, bright and cheery taco shop serves tacos, vampiros, tostadas, mulas and fries topped with your choice of protein. We’re partial to the bright red al pastor, tender carne asada and unique mushroom options. As your meal makes its way down […]

Tacos Chiwas

What started out as a small counter-serve restaurant offering a tight menu of Chihuahua-style street food has expanded to locations across the Valley – with a new outpost scheduled to open at Phoenix Sky Harbor this year. Through it all, the excellent quality of the food has stayed consistent. Husband-and-wife team Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin […]

Tacos De Juarez

This humble-looking abode serves less-than-humble vittles served up by a friendly staff. The cheese enchiladas are among the best in town-topped with guacamole and sour cream and stuffed with a m

Tacos Jalisco

Next time you’re in Old Town Scottsdale famished and overwhelmed by the (overpriced) upscale food options, do yourself a favor and head a mile south to save a little dough without disappointing your stomach. For over 15 years, Tacos Jalisco has been serving delicious dirt-cheap Mexican food on 68th Street near Thomas Road. Everything on […]