Top Phoenix Southwestern Restaurants

Once you arrive in Phoenix via an array of cheap travel deals,such as cheapairplane tickets, discount hotel rooms, discounttravel deals, cheapdeals, and cheap vacation packages, youshould make a point of checking out Southwestern food known for its zesty,spicy, and undeniable flavors.

The following are recommendations of top Southwesternrestaurants in Phoenix, according to Patricia Escarcega, a local expert:

• CanyonCaf offers a well-rounded menu of Southwestern fare which includes chickenfried tuna, Sedona spring rolls, chicken pasta cooked with tequila, andsteaks. If you are a cheese lover, makecertain to try the Black and Bleu Quesadilla, a crispy flour tortilla stuffedsliced fire grilled fajita steak sliced and served with red onion marmalade andMonterey Jack & Bleu cheese, tomatillo avocado salsa, chipotle mayonnaise,and the house Margarita slaw.

• BarrioCaf is known for its inventive southern Mexican and Southwestern cuisine. Lush, richly layered flavored dishes comewith zesty chiles, authentic cheeses and complex moles. Dont miss the guacamole that is preparedtableside. Grilled steaks, seared duckbreast, and seafood enchiladas are among the most popular dishes.

• Richardsonshouse specialties include smoked turkey enchiladas, bacon wrapped shrimp, freshseafood and steaks. Traditional fareincludes chiles rellenos, quesadillas, and woof fired pizzas. Its signature dish for weekend brunch is eggsBenedict with jalapeno hollandaise.

• TacoGuild is a southwestern gastropub which focuses on gourmet tacos, which areinfused with a gourmet farm to table sensibility. Many of its ingredients are sourced fromlocal farmers. Taco Build boasts a largeselection of fine tequilas.

• LaSantisima Gourmet Taco Shop serves fresh produce sourced from local farms. It combines unique and traditional flavors ofMexico including bright green tomatillos, chipotle chiles, Oaxacan cheese, andsoft, pillowy tortillas. The end resultis startling and delightful flavors. You cannot go wrong with any of sevenspecialty tacos or the specialty quesadillas, burritos, and combo plates.

• ZTejasGrills signature dishes include voodoo blackened tuna and miso glazed grilledsalmon. Other favorites are chorizostuffed pork tenderloin, wild mushroom enchiladas, and herb grilledchicken. Lighter appetites will besatisfied with an wide selection of appetizers, salads, and sandwiches.

• DicksHideaway serves three meals daily and diners are greeted by the smell of slowroasted pork throughout the day. ItsSouthwest inspired botanas (appetizers) are very popular. If you would like a small taste ofeverything, try the New Mexican Platter, featuring a red chile pork tamale,cheese rellenos, chicken burro, rice and beans all simmered in either green orred sauce. If eating like a local isappealing, check out the Carne Adovada, a house favorite smoked pork roast simmeredin red chile and served with rice, beans and a tortilla.

• PHXBurrito House offers homemade burritos that are both hefty and delicate, withfresh, pillowy tortillas wrapped around succulent meats, vegetables, andcheeses. Its shrimp burrito is stuffedwith grilled shrimp served with avocado, lemon juice, cabbage, pico de galloand hot sauce. Tasty quesadillas, tacos,and salads are also on the menu.

• GalloBlanco Caf offers a fresh, inventive take on traditional Mexican dishes, withmany of its best ingredients locally sourced. A plate of traditional Chilaquiles Verdes is recommended forbreakfast. Lunch is when dinerstypically enjoy a couple of the cafs irresistible Carne Asada Beeftacos. This restaurant is known forhaving one of the best happy hours in central Phoenix.

• SierraBonita Grill offers an authentic Southwestern culinary experience, with dishessuch as their house Cowboy Stew, made from braised beef, hominy, carrots,onions and chiles in a beef broth, then garnished with crispy sweet potatostrips and served with a warmed flour tortilla. Those with a hearty appetite should consider the smoked Red or GreenChile Pork Roast, a smoked pork roast served with charro beans, roasted tomatorice, salsa fresca and a warmed flour tortilla.