Must-see restaurants in The Southwest

  • VooDoo Steakhouse

    Las Vegas

    This place prides itself on its lobster bisque and the 50th floor view over the Las Vegas Valley. Both are above average; everything else is ho-hum. That…

  • Más Tapas Y Vino

    Albuquerque

    This smart, see-and-be-seen hotel restaurant serves a fabulous array of tapas-style small plates, including Spanish ham and cheeses, plus substantial…

  • Nellie's Cafe

    New Mexico

    Cherished by locals, Nellie's has been serving homemade burritos, chile rellenos and tamales for decades now, under the slogan 'Chile with an Attitude.'…

  • Ranch House Grille

    Grand Canyon Region

    There's not much ambience but the food here is good, the portions huge and the service fast. For lunch, get a bowl of the tasty pork chile verde. To get…

  • Central Grill & Coffee House

    Albuquerque

    The best casual eats within walking distance of Old Town, the friendly Central Grill is both reliable and convenient. Expect New Mexican diner fare:…

  • Nic's Italian Steak & Crab House

    Arizona

    You wouldn't really expect an old Chicago vibe – dark, intimate, cozy booths – in Cottonwood, but this joint gets it right. Same goes for the grilled…

  • Oak Creek Brewery & Grill

    Sedona

    This spacious brewery at Tlaquepaque Village will satisfy your post-hike drinking needs, with upmarket versions of pub food like fish and chips, charred…

  • Wahso

    Park City

    Park City's cognoscenti flock to this modern pan-Asian phenomenon, where fine-dining dishes may include crab-crusted salmon or miso-marinated black cod…

  • Stagecoach Dining Room

    Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

    Get a vitamin kick from the salad bar before tucking into the steaks or Navajo tacos piled high with chile and cheese. At lunchtime it often swarms with…

  • Spoke on Center

    Moab

    This burger joint sprawls over two stories of semi-industrial open-concept dining space. It serves Angus beef burger combos and substantial sides. Come…

  • Caverns Restaurant

    Arizona

    The Caverns Restaurant is nice if you already happen to be here; it has a small playground and serves simple American fare. The bar opens at 3pm on…

  • Palace Restaurant & Saloon

    Nevada

    More about the setting than the food, the Palace Restaurant & Saloon, which is full of town memorabilia, serves up good renditions of traditional American…

  • Screamer's Drive-In

    Arizona

    If you've got a hankering for a big and juicy green chili burger with a side of crispy fries and a shake, this ’50s-style drive-in will steer you toward…

  • Cleopatra's Cafe

    Santa Fe

    This simple cafe makes up for a slight deficit in ambience with taste and value: big platters of delicious kebabs, hummus, falafel and other Greek and…

  • J&G Grill

    Park City

    The mid-mountain St Regis setting is spectacular at this upscale resort hotel but the view comes at a high price. Popular menu items include saffron…

  • Flippin' Good Burgers & Fries

    Las Vegas

    In Las Vegas' sea of gourmet burgers and overpriced eats, it's refreshing to find a small business that serves up a decent hamburger, cheesy chili fries…

  • Roadkill Café & OK Saloon

    Arizona

    The Roadkill has a salad bar, subtle vintage decor and, among the juicy steaks and burgers, tongue-in-cheek menu items such as 'fender tenders' and …

  • New York Pizzeria

    Las Vegas

    This no-frills pizzeria turns out piping-hot garlic knots and large, dripping slices of pizza, mini calzones and overstuffed stromboli. Open late, it's…

  • Heidi's

    Nevada

    One of the best start-the-day places you'll find downtown, well-priced Heidi's has an impressive breakfast menu with plenty of new twists on the classic…

  • Bryce Canyon General Store & Snack Bar

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    In addition to foodstuffs, sundries and tourist kitsch, the general store near Sunrise Point sells hot dogs, cold drinks, packaged sandwiches, chili, soup…

  • Canyon Crepes Café

    Grand Canyon Region

    Creative sweet and savory crêpes, plus soups, salads and free wi-fi, in a convenient location near many of Page's tour outfitters. It's just off the…

  • El Rialto

    New Mexico

    Family-run Mexican restaurant; enter through the swinging saloon doors, and you’ll doubtless find local families chowing down on huge, great-value plates…

  • Firehouse Saloon & Grill

    Nevada

    For gorgeous 100-mile views of the surrounding valleys, have an ice-cream cone on the back porch of the Firehouse Saloon & Grill, where the friendly…

  • Bashas'

    Flagstaff

    For groceries, Bashas’ is a good, local chain supermarket that carries a respectable selection of organic foods. There's another branch at 1000 N…

  • Gyu-Kaku

    Las Vegas

    The Las Vegas outlet of one of Japan's, and now America's, most popular barbecue chains offers do-it-yourself yakiniku (grilled meat) barbecues at your…

  • Mom & Pops

    Nevada

    For those with a sweet tooth – this classic American diner is famed for its homemade cinnamon rolls. They also cater capably for those whose Achilles'…

  • Arches Thai

    Moab

    This large dining room is geared up to serve, with a pleasant, ample space. With options for tofu, seafood or organic chicken in typical curries and…

  • Tarahumara

    Wasatch Mountains

    Locals dig the large salsa bar and salad buffet that shore up classic northern Mexican cuisine. Its carne asada (rib eye) and smothered enchiladas are…

  • Red's Old 395 Grille

    Nevada

    Serving St Louis–style barbecue with slow-smoked ribs and beans, along with burgers, salads and tasty sides, Red's has been a local favorite for years and…

  • Bashas'

    Flagstaff

    A local grocery store chain offering produce, beer, wine and a small organic section. There's another branch at 2700 S Woodlands Village Blvd.

  • Beeline Cafe

    Arizona

    This home-style diner, with its padded stools and booths, could be called the beehive, so busy are its mornings, with locals swarming in for massive…

  • La Luz Del Dia Cafe

    Arizona

    This real locals' diner, run by the same family since 1973, has six tables and a counter with stools. Regulars sip coffee while browsing the newspaper and…

  • Java Cow Coffee & Ice Cream

    Park City

    Enjoy a scoop of site-made ice cream like 'Moonana' (with organic banana chunks) along with your Ibis coffee at this always lively cafe. Has vegan,…

  • Bonkers

    Grand Canyon Region

    Impressive murals of local landscapes cover the walls inside this unfortunately named restaurant – open for dinner only – that serves good steaks, seafood…

  • Don Pedro's of Vernal

    Utah

    You won't write home about it, but Don Pedro's is a step up from the fast-food scene, with filling burritos and chilled margs that do the trick after a…

  • Kix on 66

    New Mexico

    Very popular morning hangout serving breakfast in all shapes and sizes, from huevos rancheros to biscuits and gravy, plus espresso coffees, doughnuts and…

  • Crystal's Cakes and Cones

    Moab

    For a little piece of Americana, queue up at this popular ice creamery. Though the ice cream isn't locally made, local teenagers serve ever-growing lines…

  • Maswik Pizza Pub

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Pick up a slice or pie to enjoy over a Grand Canyon Pilsner, or call in advance for takeout. The pizzas here have basic toppings, and there's a vegetarian…

  • Cafe del Rio

    Nevada

    Locals agree that the best food in Virginia City is probably at Cafe del Rio, which serves a nice blend of modern Mexican and Southwest cuisine, including…

  • Dairy Keen

    Wasatch Mountains

    Look for the miniature train that travels overhead at this local play on Dairy Queen. The ice-cream sundaes and thick shakes can't be beat (try the…

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