Yelp announced its first Top 100 Places to Eat in the Southwest list last week, and Arizona topped the list with the most restaurants included, even earning the No. 1 spot with Tumerico in Tucson.
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With 33 amazing restaurants all over Arizona, Yelp’s list has you covered – whether you’re a local looking for your next go-to weeknight dinner or a visitor planning out your friend’s bachelor/bachelorette party. The Arizona restaurants on the list include (with their rankings):
1. Tumerico, Tucson, AZ
3. Casa De Falafel, Glendale, AZ
5. Kabob Grill N’ Go, Phoenix, AZ
7.The Clinkscale, Jerome, AZ
10. Momo’s Kitchen, Sedona, AZ
13. Frank’s New York Style Deli, Phoenix, AZ
14. Binkley’s Restaurant, Phoenix, AZ
16. Sushi Friend, Phoenix, AZ
18. Urban Fresh, Tucson, AZ
19. Tiki Grill, Flagstaff, AZ
23. Koi Poke, Scottsdale, AZ
28. Barista Del Barrio, Tucson, AZ
37. El Super Taco, Phoenix, AZ
42. Valley Wings, Scottsdale, AZ
43. Simon’s Hot Dogs, Scottsdale, AZ
45. Kiss Pollos Estilo Sinaloa, Phoenix, AZ
51. Vietshack, Tempe, AZ
57. William’s Coffee Co, Phoenix, AZ
63. The Uprooted Kitchen, Gilbert, AZ
64. De Babel, Scottsdale, AZ
65. Soup & Sausage Bistro, Phoenix, AZ
66. Mingle + Graze, Chandler, AZ
68. Mi Casa Restaurant, Benson, AZ
69. Worth Takeaway, Mesa, AZ
71. Big Nate’s Family BBQ, Mesa, AZ
73. Not Your Typical Deli, Mesa, AZ
76. 5th Street Burger & Fries
5th Street Burger & Fries, Tempe, AZ
78. Indian Gardens Cafe & Market, Sedona, AZ
91. Essence Kitchen + Bar, Chino Valley, AZ
93. Pachamama, Phoenix, AZ
95. Nanys Tacos, Williams, AZ
100. Cocina Madrigal, Phoenix, AZ
Methodology: This is an all-time list of the top 100 places to eat in the Southwest, according to Yelp. Yelp identified businesses in the restaurants category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews. This list looked at businesses in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Nevada. When available, all businesses on this list have a passing health score as of January 31, 2023.
