Must-see restaurants in The Southwest

  • Envy

    Las Vegas

    A dramatic entrance leads inside where power brokers recline against high-backed chairs amid boldly colored paintings and theatrical curtains. The…

  • Fiesta Mexicana

    Moab

    With dark pleather booths, fishbowl margaritas and some competent delivery of the usual suspects, this regional chain restaurant is not a bad choice…

  • Tomasita's

    Santa Fe

    Sure this raucous, cavernous, Railyard landmark is always packed with tourists, and most likely you’ll have to wait, but it’s good – even great – for…

  • Silver Moon

    New Mexico

    This trademark Route 66 eatery first opened its doors in 1959, and serves homemade chile rellenos and other tasty diner grub dressed up with a New Mexican…

  • Barley Brothers

    Arizona

    It's brews and views at this busy microbrewery overlooking London Bridge, one of the more popular places in town. Steaks, burgers and salads are on the…

  • Carnegie Deli

    Las Vegas

    Late risers appreciate the anytime breakfasts at this diner with patterned black-and-white floor tiles and maroon high-backed booths. Cartoon-huge…

  • Horseshoe Cafe

    Arizona

    If you judge the quality of a restaurant by the number of guests wearing cowboy hats, then this old-fashioned place has got to be the best in town. It's…

  • Bruno's Country Club

    Nevada

    On the fringe of the Black Rock Desert, family-owned Bruno's is a friendly local serving massive meals and Bud Light on tap. They're famous for the…

  • Park on Fremont

    Las Vegas

    The best thing about this gorgeous little oasis away from the Fremont St frenzy are its outdoor patio and courtyard areas. OK, the burgers are great too,…

  • La Fonda

    Flagstaff

    This local favorite, slinging big plates of simple and tasty Mexican and American fare in a residential neighborhood, has been going strong since 1958…

  • Cowboy Ranch House

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    Part of Bryce Canyon Resort, this is a decent spot to grab a bite. Expect classic Americana fare like flame-grilled steaks, trout and burgers, with some…

  • Anita's Cocina

    Arizona

    Family-run since 1986, this happenin' hacienda is a perfect spot for winding down south-of-the-border style. Think margaritas, chilies rellenos, fajitas,…

  • Coffee Pot Restaurant

    Sedona

    A go-to breakfast and lunch joint since the 1950s, the Pot is nothing fancy but gets the refueling job done, with massive plates of reasonably priced fare…

  • Guy Fieri's Vegas Kitchen & Bar

    Las Vegas

    Diners, Drive-ins and Dives celebrity chef Guy Fieri has opened his first restaurant on the Strip at LINQ Casino, dishing out an eclectic menu of his own…

  • Prescott Brewing Company

    Arizona

    This popular brewpub across from Courthouse Plaza works well for families. Burgers, potpie, pizza, and fish and chips are on the menu, and the weekly…

  • LA Bakery

    Nevada

    Not as dietarily ascetic as the name would suggest, this casual cafe does a brisk business in cakes and pastries (on display in a huge case), as well as…

  • Noodle Exchange

    Las Vegas

    An authentic Chinese dining option at the Gold Coast casino, Noodle Exchange banks on quick service, a casual atmosphere and unbeatable lunch specials…

  • La Posta

    New Mexico

    This rambling old adobe was here before Mesilla itself, and became a Butterfield stagecoach stop in the 1850s. Now standing at the corner of the Plaza, it…

  • Olive Oatman Restaurant-Saloon

    Arizona

    American Indian frybread and Navajo tacos share menu space with more generic American staples such as fried chicken and burgers at this timber-clad…

  • Beyond Bread

    Tucson

    This busy cafe and bakery has a handful of locations across town. Their specialties? Daily breads and a mouthwatering array of sandwiches – try Roger’s…

  • Fry Bread House

    Phoenix

    The American Indian treat known as an elephant ear or Navajo taco is a flat piece of fried dough topped with meat, beans and veggies, or, for dessert,…

  • Steak House

    Las Vegas

    All clowning aside, this old-school establishment inside Circus Circus takes itself very seriously. Oil paintings of cows and neo-Victorian stained-glass…

  • Pin-Up Pizza

    Las Vegas

    Got a hankering for crispy, thin-crust pizza handmade from authentic Neapolitan-flour dough right before your eyes? This Strip-front pizza shop will more…

  • Red Rock Cafe

    Sedona

    Look for the kokopelli on the window, then step inside and nab a seat – quickly, if it's Sunday morning (the place bustles with locals squeezing in…

  • Carnival World & Seafood Buffet

    Las Vegas

    Las Vegas' largest all-around buffet is found at Rio, with stir-fries, pizza, a taco bar and house-made gelato. There's a $15 seafood add-on for those who…

  • Church St Cafe

    Albuquerque

    This 18th-century adobe complex makes the nicest setting for a meal near the Plaza, and it has a well-shaded patio. Besides New Mexican favorites such as…

  • Fleur

    Las Vegas

    From French chef Hubert Keller of San Francisco's Fleur de Lys, this soaring space, outfitted with linen curtains and exposed-brick walls, specializes in…

  • Tin Angel

    Salt Lake City

    It's hard to beat the romance built into this creaky stone cottage. Eclectic vintage china and local art lining the walls give it an even more creative…

  • Lion House Pantry Restaurant

    Salt Lake City

    Down-home, carb-rich cookin' just like your Mormon grandmother used to make. Here it's served cafeteria-style in the basement of a historic house where…

  • Latitude 37

    Grand Canyon Region

    Lake Powell Resort's dock-side restaurant is only open in high season, when boaters pull straight up to table-side slips. It's simple salads, sammies and…

  • Tania's 33

    Tucson

    Stop here in the morning on your way west via Speedway Blvd from Tucson to Saguaro National Park. The breakfast burritos at this low-key Sonoran-style…

  • Miguel's Baja Grill

    Moab

    Dine on Baja fish tacos and margaritas in the sky-lit breezeway patio lined with crayon-bright walls. Though it's not a standout, fajitas, chiles rellenos…

  • Stagecoach Cafe

    New Mexico

    The Stagecoach Cafe is a decent place to eat in Ramah. It offers steaks, Mexican food and a giant selection of pies. Service is friendly. Someone was…

  • Lemongrass

    Las Vegas

    Visually high impact, this Thai and pan-Asian kitchen offers a satay bar and quasi-authentic soups, curries and noodle dishes, from tom kha chicken to…

  • Durant's

    Phoenix

    This dark and manly place is a gloriously old-school steakhouse. You will get steak. It will be big and juicy. There will be a potato. The ambience is…

  • Comma Coffee

    Nevada

    Lunch, sip and linger at fetching, funky, art-filled Comma Coffee, where eavesdropping might reward you with the inside scoop from the Nevada Legislature…

  • Maswik Food Court

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Though fairly predictable, the food here encompasses a nice variety and is filling after a day's hiking. The various food stations serve burgers, pasta,…

  • Eddie McStiff's

    Moab

    Though it's as much taproom-bar as restaurant, the burgers and pizzas (gluten-free available) are almost as popular as the beer here. Salad topped with…

  • Laughlin Ranch Grill

    Arizona

    Actually in Bullhead (it's part of the Laughlin Ranch Golf Club), the Grill aims for mountain-lodge chic, with stone walls, high ceilings, a fireplace and…

  • McMillan Bar & Kitchen

    Flagstaff

    The McMillan Bar & Kitchen is housed in a historic bank, with a menu that features excellent lamb sliders, Mexican posole soup and pub fare with a local…

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