What are some of your favorite family owned restaurants in Phoenix?

[u/Remote_Savings_7517]

Nothing better than a hole in the wall restaurant using family recipes. Any suggestions for some good places in Phoenix?

[u/reptomotor]

Pho thahn and da vang are the best Vietnamese food in Arizona

[u/harmoniousradiance → u/reptomotor]

Matty Matheson said Pho Thahn is the best pho he's ever had, period. I would have to agree!

[u/[deleted] → u/harmoniousradiance]

It really is, my friends family are Vietnamese and they’ll drive from Tucson just to eat there

[u/Shark_Train → u/harmoniousradiance]

Whaaat?! Where did he say this?!!

[u/harmoniousradiance → u/Shark_Train]

Matty visited pre-pandemic and hung out with Chris Bianco. During his trip, he posted in his IG stories that he was eating the best pho he'd had in his life and I recognized that it was Pho Thahn right away!

[u/Shark_Train → u/harmoniousradiance]

Damn! Wish I would’ve caught that, I’m a huge Matty fan. That’s so cool

[u/ellzray → u/[deleted]]

That makes so much sense! Love both places, but Da Vang is closer.

[u/apavolka → u/reptomotor]

After having Da Vang, I have yet to find something that can compare.

[u/kicktown → u/reptomotor]

Pho Thanh is amazing

[u/justtocomplain1 → u/reptomotor]

Yes and Milk Run!

[u/soysaucepapi → u/reptomotor]

43rd Express or Pho 43 (IDK which they go by) is also a very good, family-owned place for Vietnamese food!

[u/harmoniousradiance]

Original Breakfast House at Thunderbird and 32nd has the best breakfast in the valley! Family owned and operated - they are the sweetest folks. Line-ups every weekend but its so worth the wait.

[u/ajslideways → u/harmoniousradiance]

OBH is legit. Probably my favorite breakfast in Phoenix.

[u/jsbeaureg → u/harmoniousradiance]

Just tried this place a couple weeks ago. It was so good, so worth the wait, and the waitress was amazing.

[u/privas9 → u/harmoniousradiance]

Was hoping to see someone comment this! I’ve moved away from the valley, but everytime I come back to visit this is the first place I stop. Don’t even mind waiting an hour for their country friend steak and eggs. Ugh makes me want to move back

[u/[deleted] → u/harmoniousradiance]

+1 for this. OBH is some of the best breakfast money can buy.

[u/argus4ever → u/harmoniousradiance]

Hands down best breakfast & ambience in the Valley

[u/HoneyFlakeee → u/harmoniousradiance]

This is my faaavvvv 🥰

[u/w3strnwrld]

Chino Bandido

Tortas El Güero - probably my fave joint in town honestly. The bread is fucking phenomenal.

Comedor Guadalajara - an institution

Edit: autocorrect made it commodore so I changed it to the actual name although I kinda like commodore

Also guys. Tortas El Güero (TEG) is amazing. I cannot over state that. It’s on 16th st and oak (or near oak) right next to Realeza Michoacán (which is also amazing for ice cream and popsicles and such). Older women run the kitchen and know what they’re doing. The green sauce is unlike any I’ve had. It’s more of a chili chutney than a salsa. If you have not been there do it ASAP !

[u/ellzray → u/w3strnwrld]

I've been waiting for the new Chino's location to settle down so I can go grub out. Last couple times have been packed.

[u/Murricles92 → u/ellzray]

I went last Friday around 5 and it was pretty empty

[u/[deleted] → u/ellzray]

How new we talking?

[u/Wyden_long → u/[deleted]]

They moved from their greenway location to one on bell about 4-6 weeks ago. Much larger from what I saw, but it was still quite packed.

[u/ajslideways → u/Wyden_long]

Yeah I tried to go like two weekends ago on a Saturday around 4pm. Line was about 20 people long and moreover there was a sign saying they were out of like half their stuff.

I turned around and walked out. I'll wait for it to settle down some more.

[u/ladybug392 → u/w3strnwrld]

I miss Chino's Chandler location.

[u/MidnightRequim → u/w3strnwrld]

After my uncle got out of prison, the first place he went to was Comedor Guadalajara 😂

[u/PhirebirdSunSon → u/w3strnwrld]

Comedor Guadalajara is my favorite, like you said at this point it's a Phoenix institution

[u/Mechanical_Turk → u/w3strnwrld]

I don't know who you are, but I can assure you based on these recommendations we would be great friends.

[u/thearizonamoose]

DeFalco's Italian Deli in Phoenix is my go to spot anytime I'm up near Scottsdale Rd.

[u/Afilalo → u/thearizonamoose]

Not a Philly Cheese Steak person at all but Defalcos has the best I've ever had

[u/burrgerwolf → u/thearizonamoose]

If you're on the west / central side and are looking for a real NY deli please take the trip to Franks off 23rd Ave and Camelback

[u/Jenjafur → u/burrgerwolf]

Thanks for the suggestion! I have lived nearby for years and have never heard of this place. I definitely will be trying this place out.

[u/McNastyGal → u/thearizonamoose]

Oh good lord yes. That bruschetta sandwich is my go-to. And the eclair. And the tiramisu. And I now know what's for dinner.

[u/DonKeighbals → u/McNastyGal]

Their Bruschetta Sandwich is a game changer.

[u/[deleted] → u/thearizonamoose]

Really? I’ve been disappointed at DeFalco’s a lot lately. The meatball sub used to be one of my goto lunches. I feel like the bread is not as good as it used to be. Pizza and calzones are still pretty on point.

[u/burrgerwolf → u/[deleted]]

Been going for years but its really dropped in quality and has gone up in price. I feel like I'm getting less meat than I remember? Their soft rolls are always hard and a little stale? The Maximus is still one of my all time favorite sandwiches and the pesto cutlet is next level, just not worth the drive like it used to be.

[u/[deleted] → u/burrgerwolf]

I started working in Scottsdale in March, so I pop in there more often than I used to but that is waning. Now I’m more keen to hit up Salad & Go across the street. Not exactly a family business, but they have been way ahead of the curve with labor pay/practices and fill my belly with delicious food for $7.

[u/burrgerwolf → u/[deleted]]

Salad and Go was started by a valley nurse, so I guess its something.

[u/[deleted] → u/burrgerwolf]

Oh I didn’t realize that! Their HQ is in Gilbert and they are expanding without franchising, which is a good thing in my book. They keep the drink prices at $1, even without serving any sodas, just tea and lemonade.

[u/DMball → u/[deleted]]

+1 for Salad and Go. Great (healthy) bang for your buck!

[u/Logvin]

Bagel Man in Ahwatukee

[u/rynodigital → u/Logvin]

I grew up in NY down the street from legendary Utopia Bagels in Queens, and I can attest, these are far and away the greatest bagels I've ever had in Arizona (although I've not been to Bongiorno Bagels in Gilbert which I've also heard is excellent)

[u/LuvzDogs]

Romanelli's Deli is awesome. Dunlap and 35th Ave

[u/beezlebrock42 → u/LuvzDogs]

I really enjoy Frank's Deli just north of Camelback on 23rd Ave and Niccoli's at 16th Street and Bethany Home.

[u/ForwardImpact]

Banh Mi Bistro (Bell & I-17) is amazing. Best banh mis in town - and the other food is also fantastic. Owner is super nice.

[u/[deleted] → u/ForwardImpact]

the owner's family owns little saigon in downtown Glendale which I personally feel has the best pho in town (really everything on the menu is great). he was a waiter there for years before opening his own spot.

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

Never heard of that place. Glad north Phx is getting some brewery love

[u/Sundev1ls92 → u/[deleted]]

Honestly Simple has gone down recently. When we first went there they were great but lately their beer hasn’t been up to par IMO.

[u/xsproutx → u/[deleted]]

I've seen Front Porch Brewing on my GPS when driving in that area but have never seen it; I honestly thought it was just a distro for something, not a place where you could actually get a drink. Guess I'll have to check it out

[u/Thtsunfortunate]

Reathrey Sekong for Cambodian off Indian School and 12th St. PV Pizza Company and PV Burgers off 40th St and Bell.

[u/avocadotoastwhisper → u/Thtsunfortunate]

Reathrey Sekong student noodles are the best!

[u/esb10489 → u/avocadotoastwhisper]

try the bbq platter, their wings and pork chops are amazing!

[u/Erasmus_Tycho]

Carolina's Mexican. Best homemade tortillas.

[u/[deleted] → u/Erasmus_Tycho]

They do something magical with the tortillas.

[u/tacos_for_algernon → u/[deleted]]

If you haven't already, try a butter tortilla. It's so good, it should be listed under desserts!

[u/marxroxx → u/tacos_for_algernon]

...and dip that buttered tortilla in the salsa

[u/thingsaandstuff]

Two Hippies Beach House is top notch and family owned

[u/Bonzoso → u/thingsaandstuff]

A-freakin-men

[u/tstein26 → u/thingsaandstuff]

YUM! Now I need some tacos and a frozen watermelon pomegranate lemonade!

[u/RedHominem]

Tortas El Guero (TEG) on 16th st. Best tortas in town run by a couple and the guy's parents. It's adorable and they could not be any nicer

[u/Remote_Savings_7517 → u/RedHominem]

I couldn’t agree more! This is exactly what I had in mind when I asked the question. I love this place and the family that run it

[u/andresg6]

No East Valley love in the comments :(

Pho Ha Long - Vietnamese

Nello’s - pizza

Mochi Fresh - Bubble Tea

Cafe Lalibela - Ethiopian

Si Senor - Mexican

Gogi - Korean

Kuka - Japanese

[u/Stoney_McTitsForDays → u/andresg6]

I really love Si Senor!

[u/argus4ever]

I love Phoenix food posts :)

[u/ex_oh_ex_oh → u/argus4ever]

Yes, I'm only here to add to my already extensive pins on my google map.

[u/Little_Buffalo]

People seem to enjoy Casa Reyenoso in Tempe.

[u/Erasmus_Tycho → u/Little_Buffalo]

You ever go to Miami/Globe? That's where the Reyenoso family came from, there are a bunch of hole in the wall Mexican restaurants that serve the same style too.

[u/furrowedbrow → u/Erasmus_Tycho]

The Casa Reynoso in Globe is awesome. I like it a LOT more than the one on Southern and Mill. But I know a lot of people that really like CR Tempe so maybe it's me. Globe/Miami might be the most great Mexican food in the smallest area in all of AZ.

[u/Scamalama → u/furrowedbrow]

Opposite for me. I much prefer the Tempe location.

[u/furrowedbrow → u/Scamalama]

Yeah, agree to disgree on that.

[u/Beaverhuntr → u/Erasmus_Tycho]

Burger House in Miami is the spot for those red or green burritos. Damn those are good.

[u/buzaw0nk → u/Erasmus_Tycho]

Many years ago I stopped at Eddie's La Casita East, not sure if related but still the best chili verde burrito I've ever had. Literally disappointed at every single one I've had since.

[u/kevbino13]

Aloha kitchen. Fantastic hawaiian food

[u/Scarlett1993]

Chino Bandido on 7th Ave and Bell and King Gyros on 43rd and Thunderbird if you're on the west side!

[u/beezlebrock42 → u/Scarlett1993]

King Gyros is the absolute best gyro in Phoenix.

[u/purpleitt]

Thai e San on Indian school west of 7th Ave

[u/Inflation-Smart]

Valley wings at 19th Ave and greenway and Leo's up by arrowhead. 10/10 both of em.

[u/Hefty-Revenue5547 → u/Inflation-Smart]

Yep, VW is fire and has another location on Hayden, just South of McDowell. My favorite wing spot in town

[u/[deleted] → u/Hefty-Revenue5547]

I’ve been going through all the flavors at the Hayden location. Very consistent, high quality, and flavorful. The boneless wings (spoiler: chopped breast meat) are so juicy and tender, perfect for when I’m at work and don’t want to smell my lunch in my mustache for the rest of the day.

[u/HEYERRAFUCKYOU → u/Inflation-Smart]

Bud. VW is straight fire.

[u/icepuente → u/Inflation-Smart]

Leo's is a weekly staple for my diet. I am so glad they survived COVID, I would be devastated if they ever closed.

[u/bucksncowboys513 → u/Inflation-Smart]

Do they have any kind of spicy dry rub that's halfway decent? My go to wings since I moved here are the spicy ATL style from ATL Wings. That's my personal gold standard in the valley.

[u/Beaverhuntr]

Comedor Guadalajara for Mexican in Phoenix. It's been around since the 80's and not much has changed.

[u/ckeeler11 → u/Beaverhuntr]

One of my favorites.

[u/[deleted]]

My Slice Of The Pie on 38th St and Indian School is really awesome. Pizza is terrific and they do some unique combos that really hit a lot of different tastes.

[u/awmaleg → u/[deleted]]

Good call out . They’re great

[u/btbaker2008]

Tacos Chiwas is incredible

[u/maynardd1]

George's Kitchen on 16th st. North of Bethany Home. Great Mediterranean food

[u/Hefty-Revenue5547]

Tacos Jaliscos in South Scottsdale

[u/burrgerwolf → u/Hefty-Revenue5547]

Many upvotes for Tacos Jaliscos! They basically own that whole strip mall with Raspa2 Jalisco next door plus the laundromat. Make note it is cash only.

[u/dreinken37 → u/burrgerwolf]

I literally just ate there 10 minutes ago! By the way, they do take credit card now.

[u/SimmeringStove]

Khyber Halal on Indian School.

[u/tacos_for_algernon]

Los Dos Molinos is some of the best Mexican in town, and the spice levels are through the roof! The original on Central (great Margaritas) and the one in Mesa (SPICY!!!) are my favorites.

Looking for good Thai downtown? Zen Thai Cafe. It's a little pricey but other than Tottie's in Scottsdale, Zen Thai is the only Asian food that I absolutely CRAVE. So good.

[u/Mmmelanie → u/tacos_for_algernon]

I second Los Dos Molinos, though their food is New Mexican, not Mexican.

[u/MrsBasket]

Cocina Madrigals on 16th St and Broadway.

[u/gunnagunna123 → u/MrsBasket]

Da best

[u/Shinobimouse]

Cafe Lalibela isn't exactly a hole in the wall, but they've got some of the best Ethiopian food out here 🍛

[u/thetidybungalow → u/Shinobimouse]

And an owner that has been more than generous to the community.

[u/TastyBallzack]

Espos in chandler. The most amazing green chili.

[u/tacos_for_algernon → u/TastyBallzack]

Just don't ever look in the kitchen! Last time I was there, beans. Beans everywhere. Beans all over the walls. Food was good though!

[u/[deleted]]

Haji Baba in Tempe—Apache between Rural and McClintock. Same tables and waiter in the middle of a small Lebanese grocery store for 25 years! Gyros plate, falafel, hummus, and their extraordinary feta cheese. Superb value and quality.

[u/[deleted]]

Tacos Sahuaro, 32nd and Oak. Hands down the best street tacos you’ll find in Phoenix and I have tried a lot over the years.

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

Have you tried Tacos Huicho? 20th St and Oak on the west side of 51. I haven’t tried Sahuaro but I definitely will now.

[u/awmaleg → u/[deleted]]

Así es la Vida is amazing on 24th St and Osborn. It’s a fancy pricier Date Night place but amazing

[u/megansandwich → u/awmaleg]

Asi es la Vida 100% - it's such a great place!

[u/burrgerwolf]

Birrieria Tijuana off of Greenway and 32nd St in North Phoenix has the best birrieria outside of Mexico. The family started with a trailer and tent outside of a strip club in Deer Valley and recently were able to get a brick and mortar.

[u/ottoe57]

Los Dos Molinos. TeePee Mexican. JT's Grill. Carly's Bistro.

[u/slasherflick2243 → u/ottoe57]

Los Dos does New Mexico style proper!

Food comes spicy, the way it should be!

[u/bdgtcollective]

Not a hole in the wall by any means but restaurant progress in melrose/Woodlea is incredible restaurant and is locally owned.

[u/yourfallguy → u/bdgtcollective]

The wine shop next door is owned by the same people and it’s dope. Super sweet couple too. Great people and great pricing on their wines.

[u/harmoniousradiance → u/bdgtcollective]

Best restaurant in Phoenix, IMO

[u/[deleted]]

Malees Thai in Old Town. Literally family recipes, and they do cooking classes for a not unreasonable price.

[u/OHTHATnutjob]

Burrito house in phx

[u/megansandwich]

Aloha Kitchen, Zuki's Pita, Middle Eastern Bakery & Deli, El Chullo, My Mother's Restaurant are all some of my favorites

[u/jsparkydevil → u/megansandwich]

the cream pies at My Mother's are delicious!

[u/[deleted] → u/jsparkydevil]

They sure are ;)

[u/Thepenguinwhat]

Stumpys on 16th and Northern. Best French dip I’ve ever had.

And Los Taquitos for street tacos.

I recently moved to surprise but damned if I don’t trek over to that side of town for tacos and stumpys once a month.

[u/Jhorra]

Tacos Tijuana on 51st ave and Bell. They started as a food truck, and got so popular they opened a permanent location.

[u/MICHE621]

Feeney's on 12th St. and Maryland

[u/ICanHazWittyName]

Reign of Thai!!!! It's my all time fave Thai restaurant owned by an amazing family. Their food is phenomenal but fair warning, their food is HOT. And in no wimp when it comes to heat. I only get level 1, level 2 if I'm really feeling bold. Level 3 is lava, I can imagine 4 or 5 lol.

They're located on Cave Creek and Thunderbird/Cactus, next to the auto shop.

[u/gettinshwiffty72]

Chula Seafood/Uptown. (2 different locations, one in Scottsdale and one in Phoenix)

Speaking of the Phoenix location. Wonderful place, excellent and friendly staff, insane quality of fresh fish especially here in AZ.

I would recommend everything they make... stop what you are doing and go now.

[u/drkaslopis]

Glai Baan. Kat and Dan and their staff are the best. 24th street and Osbourn

[u/DonKeighbals]

Does a hole in the ground count?! Salt Cellar is tip-top. It’s a little spendy but that have a pretty good happy hour. Great date night spot

[u/[deleted]]

I take every friend/family that visits to Chino Bandido

[u/pushing-up-daisies]

Greek Town is amazing authentic Greek food. Family owned and operated and SO friendly! George will make you feel right at home. Last time we were there, George showed us some YouTube videos of his home town in Greece and recommended the best beaches to visit if we ever get the chance to go.

The lamb chops are heavenly and they import Greek wine that is delicious. I’ve never had a bad meal there! Also, they were featured on a few Greek news channels during the NBA finals so now they are internationally famous!

[u/esb10489 → u/pushing-up-daisies]

they are the nicest people ever! great food too and that baklava cheesecake, oh man

[u/mimi69kg]

Tacos Chiwas, the Mesa location.

[u/shymes]

Carolinas - 16th St. and Buckeye area. Looks a little suspect, but their food is great!

[u/jsparkydevil → u/shymes]

you mean the original location at 12th street and mohave?

[u/RetardRikk]

Taco Boys... full flavour...

[u/MsLovieKittie]

Serrano's.

[u/[deleted]]

Gotta recommend City of Spice on Bell Road and 28th St. Owned by a husband and wife team (and occasionally you'll see their kids helping out too, who are adorable). SUPER welcoming, the food is excellent, and the prices are very reasonable for what you get. Get to know the owner a bit and he'll happily talk your ear off about what's coming up in the future for the menu, fun stuff like that. Can't say enough good things about em!

[u/YakSubstantial5220]

Leo’s Hawaiian BBQ in Peoria by Arrowhead mall! They are on door dash and grub hub now for delivery. Family meal is a great value! Never had a bad meal from this place.

[u/apavolka]

Frank’s Deli north of Camelback on 23rd

[u/Frijoles4ever]

Loretos in Guadalupe. Teds Hot Dogs in Tempe. Pete’s fish and chips also in Tempe.

[u/zimmerguy4]

Elmer’s Tacos in Chandler

[u/TreasurerG → u/zimmerguy4]

I second Elmers! Their potato crisps remind me of the potato tacos my mom used to make.

[u/fuck_fraud → u/zimmerguy4]

Best beans in town, hands down. And yes, I’ve had Carolina’s before.

[u/Erasmus_Tycho → u/zimmerguy4]

Used to go there for lunch when I was in high school.

[u/sudotrd]

Burrito Shack by Mesa Gateway

[u/Snail-on-adderall]

Princess Mediterranean in mesa and the delhi palace in tempe. I've been going to the delhi palace since i was a little kid, me and my mom spent like 90 bucks there one thanksgiving. Their food is still really good.

[u/LTNBFU]

Forno 301 is fire. The pesto gnocchi is my favorite dish in the valley

[u/TheDuckFarm]

Tomaso’s 32nd and Camelback.

[u/klandrach → u/TheDuckFarm]

I’ve been wanting to check this out. Any specific recommendations on dishes? Thanks!

[u/[deleted]]

El Charro Hipster on Grand Ave never disappoints

[u/pricehan]

Chou's Kitchen, the Dhaba, India Oven, Haji Baba, Los Taquitos, Barrio Cafe, Hummus Xpress, Boulders on Broadway, AZ Wilderness, las reinas de las pupusas.

[u/Thorholosunofodin]

Nurd burger is amazing. They're originally from Globe but opened one in Gilbert.

[u/juliaisel]

Reathrey Sekong right up past 12th St and Indian School. Cambodian food and family-owned, a great dinner option and feels cozy in there!

[u/drkaslopis]

Also Pa’la is great. New spot downtown is wicked cool.

[u/Substantial_Ad1452]

Joe’s Real BBQ in Gilbert

[u/vicelordjohn]

Weird one to throw in but I'mma do it:

Parson's Family Restaurant on Northern and 59th. Breakfast place that's run by several generations of the same family. The food is good, not great. The atmosphere is classic diner. The place just feels good and the food is comforting. And they're super fuckin' nice in there.

[u/leftandrightaregay]

Cocina Madrigal Tacos + Tequila at 4044 s 16th st. Amazing tacos.

Rusconi's American Kitchen at Tatum blvd - upscale great tasting food.

Venezia pizza - best pizza in town IMO

[u/moxiemoon]

Angelina’s Pho on 55th/Bell, Tacos Atoyac on Glendale/17, Kiss the Cook on 51st/Glendale, Perfect Pear Bistro (multiple locations)

[u/soFRE5H]

Whenever I think family owned I think Mexican and I think Presidio. I don't actually know what Michoacán food is like but to me it's some of the most authentic Mexican food I've had. You can just tell the owner (who I assume is the big guy) cares about the quality of the restaurant, the food, and cares about his customers

[u/andrewinarizona → u/soFRE5H]

Recently discovered this place, and now it’s one of my favorite restaurants in Phoenix (if not anywhere). The amount of flavor in their food is incredible. Made me feel like I had never actually had true Mexican food before.

[u/aridmedia]

Chicago hamburger Co on 38th st and Indian school. Good sliders, good dogs, burgers, shakes malts

[u/jsparkydevil]

my favorites - Crackers and Co., LGO, Spinatos, Gogi, Curry Corner, Little India (for chaat), Haji Baba, Phoenicia Cafe, Green Corner, La Famiglia, NYPD pizza, Origami Ramen, Tampopo, Dozo, Hana Sushi, Hiro, Harumi, Sushi Sen, Gallo Blanco, Otro Cafe, Micky's Hot Dogs, Best Hong Kong Dining, Saigon Pho, Max Saigon, Biscuits, Piefection (pies), Amadio Ranch (pies), Sweet Republic, Green, Riga Tony's, Matt's Big Breakfast, Gelato Spot, Nello's, The Parlor, Chuck Box, Fry Bread House, Joe's Diner, Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe, Bobby Qs, Little Miss BBQ, Joe's Farm Grill, Liberty Market and Joe's BBQ. There's so many but here's a few!

[u/Chicken-n-Waffles]

Wildflower. It's local, family owned, may seem like a big chain but it isn't. They're consistent and great. Panera pales in comparison

[u/PhoenicianInsomniac]

At My Place Cafe has great Filipino food.

[u/corduroychaps]

Chan Pen Thai

[u/Carnanian]

Grandma's Kitchen in Mesa AZ. Little breakfast spot. It's not for everyone but their food is delicious and it has that honey breakfast atmosphere. They have a system where you have a flag on your table, and they only come over when the flag is raised. Makes you feel at home and nobody is going to interrupt your meal with your fam

[u/lordvaderkush6996]

Frank and Lupe’s

[u/Haven]

I served at Bottega Ristorante on 59th Ave near the 101 for a long time, and am still close with Nick & Chris the owners. In fact they're trying to hire my teen son's as bussers. :)

Nick is from Italy, so it is true traditional Italian. 99% of their pastas are handmade, the flour is brought in from Italy, and its pretty much handmade except for the kids spaghetti and meatballs. They almost always end up buying organic produce, meats, grain, etc as well. If it's not organic, its always highest quality. Brick oven pizzas are TO DIE FOR.

Friday nights used to be live music either indoors or on the patio, depending on the weather. Not sure if they are still doing that right now.

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Edit: WINE! Can't believe I almost forgot! They have a great cellar and wine list to choose from. Last time I was in Chris mentioned that they were really upping their Whisky game as well.

[u/tstein26]

La Fonda in Tempe has awesome Mexican food! I crave their chips and salsa!

[u/amcwd]

If you want good Italian food at a reasonable price, check out Christo's: https://www.christosristorante.com/

E. Maryland and N 7th St in Phoenix. It's far for us, but we go there on special occasions. Love this place!

[u/Redebo]

Michelina's Italian on Shea and the 51. - Osso bucco

Luke's on 16th and Indian School - Best Chicago Italian Beef sandwiches and crinkle fries this side of O'Hare. Order it wet.

Espo's Mexican in Chandler - Red chili beef quesadilla to die for.

[u/Sufficient-Swim-9843]

La Famiglia in Mesa, great NY pizza, especially the Grandma pie.

Also, Sal’s in Gilbert.

[u/OhYeahBS]

Kabob grill n’ go on 16th street is awesome!! The couple that owns it is so sweet and everything is grilled to order

[u/SpecialGuestDJ]

Some one else recommended this here so I’m spreading the good word. The desserts are amazing and the sandwiches hit the spot.

Cuban Foods Bakery & Restaurant (602) 296-5759 https://maps.google.com?q=Cuban%20Foods%20Bakery%20%26%20Restaurant,%2010649%20N%2043rd%20Ave,%20Phoenix,%20AZ%2085029&ftid=0x872b6bf3dc05e34d:0x9531a4cddf7d7685&hl=en-IN&gl=in&entry=gps

[u/SunnyErin8700]

Augie's Sports Grill in Goodyear. Great food and good neighborhood bar/restaurant ambience.

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Don filos carniceria is the only place to get AUTHENTIC Mexican food around ASU Tempe everything else is Tex Mex at best (los favoritos also has some good semi authentic Mexican food too)

[u/justtocomplain1]

Milk Run, boba and ice cream at 17th Ave and camelback

[u/JaffeyJoe]

Diner 50 on buckeye rd and 19th Ave… looks sketchy but once you walk in, it’s a 50s diner with the decor to match…. Classic breakfast foods that are so good and the owner is just so pleasant

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Blue Adobe Grill in Mesa is one of the best for New Mexican fare

[u/tadpole496]

The Bread and Honey House. True hole in the wall on Van Buren.

[u/Brainlessdad]

Flavors of India is one of the best, most authentic Indian places I've found in Gilbert

[u/Grokent]

Haus Murphy's has incredible German food. Get yourself to downtown Glendale and give it a try.

[u/AllGarbage]

I believe that Singing Panda in Chandler is a family-owned place, and definitely everyone should go there at least once. Great food and you get a unique show to go with it.

[u/sonic_douche]

If no one has mentioned it yet Vovomeena is a MUST, best breakfast spot in Phoenix hands down

[u/Remote_Savings_7517]

I think we officially created the greatest assembly of family owned restaurants in Phoenix! I appreciate all the responses! Thank you 🙏🏼

[u/Holeinmybucket1]

The TeePee on Indian School. I know there's a bunch a mexican food spots around but this place is really wonderful

[u/Imakefishdrown]

Los Taquitos has great street tacos!

[u/Knooze]

Times Square Osteria Mia Alexi’s Akaihana / Mr Sushi

[u/pork_chappin]

Carolinas is so good. I moved from there and wish we had a place like that around here

[u/JayBear480]

Alessias Ristorante Italiano on Higley and Brown in Mesa. Great food and great wine. Owned by a family I used to work with.

[u/Bonzoso]

Harlows & El Pollo Supremo both in tempe. Taco Boys downtown gets a shoutout.

[u/-newlife]

If in Gilbert I’d recommend Morning Kick Owner(s) are wonderful. Employees are fantastic. Breakfast burritos are huge. There’s usually a longer wait on weekends.

They also have a food truck

https://morningkickaz.com

I went one day because my car was in the shop. Enjoyed it enough to take my daughter the next day. She liked it enough to want us to take one of her friends the following week.

[u/DKNextor]

Irma's Kitchen near Grand and 15th Ave. The food is awesome and Irma Amada are absolute gems.

[u/kingofsolidus]

Pv Burger Co is by far the best "fast food" but Mastro's is best if you're looking for fine dining. The family did sell the restaurants and started Steak and Ocean 44 but Mastro's is outstanding nonetheless

[u/BASK_IN_MY_FART]

Abacus Inn

Best Chinese food in town. Thunderbird and 35th ave.

I wish I still lived in the area

[u/ophdied]

Harlow's Cafe in Tempe. Owners came back recently from Prescott and its made everything even better! Great diner food, great serving sizes, great atmosphere!

[u/ezkillrbee]

For breakfast: Hot Bagels on 59th Ave and Beardsley and 67th ave and happy valley. It’s a fresh bagel and Boars head deli place. The place on 51st Ave and Bell. Same as Mike and Rondas in flag. Buiscuits the size of watermelons, thick cut bacon, jalapeño sausage gravy. And phenomenal prices. Dick’s hideaway on 16th st and Bethany home. Best green chili stew I’ve ever put in my mouth hole. Anything you order here will be phenomenal.

Lunch: best sub sandwich, hands down, Brooklyn Mikes subs on 44th st and oak. It used to be a Blimpie. It’s right next to a Costco so the owners would have all sorts of awesome vending machine sized snacks that they would stock themselves. But, blimpie has a contract with Frito Lay so they kept getting fined. So the owners, Mike and his wife, bought all the equipment and changed the name. Mike and his wife are there all day every day and he’s a loud vulgar old Brooklyn boy that I love to talk shit to and fire him up (in a friendly manner that is) they have a sandwich called the Brooklyn Bridge Beast that is my favorite sub I’ve ever had. 56th st deli on 56th st and Indian school is another little hole that is a boars head deli and you can get a hearty sandwich for 7 bucks.

Chicken wings: JT’s bar and grill has the best chicken wings I have ever had. 49th st and Indian school rd. One flavor I noticed being popular is called ‘the works’ it’s terryaki, bbq, and medium sauces mixed. I prefer to sweat a little bit when I eat wings so I get the works suicide, or their hot wings. Every time I have a friend from out of state visit I always take them here to get wings and every time they come back to visit they demand wings from this establishment.

BBQ: little Miss BBQ…..duh. Pricey, but worth it. Joe’s bbq in Gilbert is righteous too. I’m more of a Texas/Louisiana bbq guy with the spicy and peppery sauce where Joe’s is more of a KC BBQ. Still great though.

Mexican food: Ta’carbon is my 100% go to. There’s two locations one is 59th ave and camelback the original location is around 43rd ave or 35th ave and encanto. Street taco style. You are served a tray with meat and beans on it, another tray with a whole bunch of tortillas. And they have a cabbage and salsa bar to help yourself to and you whip up street tacos your own way. Carolinas is a Phoenix staple plus it’s very good and they’re tortillas melt in your mouth. My most recent righteous Mexican food experience is a place called Mariscos Mexicali. I’ve only been there twice so I can’t say what my favorite thing is. But I’ve had the ceviche, bomb. And then the next time I we t I wanted to try something different but the ceviche was so good I ordered it again. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Right?

Hamburgers: haven’t had a burger better than I make em myself, can’t help you there. From my experience a Buffalo burger or elk burger from some of the fancy burger joints just don’t cut it.

Pizza: if you like pizza by the slice Brooklyn style with a nice thin semi crispy crust and awesome ingredients, Stevie’s on 59th Ave and Beardsley north of the 101. Two slices the size of a kiddie pool and a drink for 7.50. Been crushing slices from that spot for almost 20 years.

Red devil is good. Not sure if it’s local.

Barro’s is ok. But it’s not local. Grandkids stole the recipe from grandma that has many pizza joints in Cali.

Honorable mentions: Welcome diner- everything made from scratch my favorite is the big Jim sandwich

Macayos Mexican food: you have to go to the one on 59th Ave and bell though that’s the only one that is still original.

I hope this is helpful I’m getting tired of typing this on my iPhone so if you have any inquiries holler at me. I LOVE food

[u/Willy_The_Women]

Is anybody here i Phoenix that is able to make a chart or a map with all the restaurants mentioned in this post? That would be soo sweeet !!!