Must-see restaurants in The Southwest

  • La Cueva Cafe

    Taos

    This little Mexican cafe on downtown’s southeastern edge has rapidly established itself as a local classic. Satisfaction is guaranteed, whether you drop…

  • Owl Bar Cafe

    New Mexico

    Leave I-25 at exit 139, 10 miles south of Socorro, to sample the finest green chile cheeseburgers this side of Hatch. The potent mix of greasy beef, soft…

  • La Casa Sena

    Santa Fe

    Several downtown restaurants have outdoor seating but this is the prettiest, in the flower-filled garden of an old adobe that also has a snug interior…

  • Gordon Ramsay Burger

    Las Vegas

    Even the special-effects window installation at the entrance looks like it's on fire at this hot burger joint by the Hell's Kitchen chef. Open wide and…

  • La Cave

    Las Vegas

    Flavorful seasonal tapas, brick-oven-fired flatbreads and Mediterranean-inspired plates, all meant for sharing, are the ticket at this good-value, laid…

  • Jacob Lake Inn Restaurant

    Grand Canyon Region

    Be surprised by dishes as adventurous as mountain trout almondine, or pork schnitzel in 'Kaibab hunter's sauce.' There's also an ice-cream counter and a…

  • Oatman Hotel Restaurant & Saloon

    Arizona

    Built as the Durlin Hotel in 1902, it was where Clark Gable and Carole Lombard spent their 1939 wedding night. Clark apparently returned quite frequently…

  • Stack

    Las Vegas

    The striking interior of this hybrid steakhouse is dominated by curved hardwood walls that seemingly undulate above the fashionistas downing cucumber…

  • Gallagher's Steakhouse

    Las Vegas

    This reproduction of a classy NYC steakhouse (the original Gallagher's dates from 1927) drums up a serious dinner menu with lobster bisque, wedge salads,…

  • Lovin' Spoonfuls

    Tucson

    Burgers, country-fried chicken and club sandwiches – the menu reads like one at your typical diner but there's a big difference: no animal products will…

  • Ebenezer's Barn & Grill

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    A big BBQ dinner here comes with a kitschy but good-natured evening of country and western music (drinks not included). Options include salmon, steak,…

  • Tee Pee Mexican Food

    Phoenix

    If you're snobby about Mexican food, don't dine at the Tee Pee. If, however, you like piping-hot plates piled high with cheesy, messy, American-style…

  • Sassafras

    Nevada

    The best thing about this casual food joint is its inventive menu of original burgers, pizzas and salads and dreamy daily specials, featuring flavors from…

  • Charlie's Spic & Span Bakery & Cafe

    New Mexico

    This Las Vegas institution has listened to the town's gossip for more than 50 years, and is still the place to hang out and catch up over a cup of coffee …

  • Angelina's Italian Kitchen

    Arizona

    This is Italian American food done the right way: plenty of garlic, plenty of red sauce, and big portions. But it's also easy to venture beyond the red…

  • Joseph’s Culinary Pub

    Santa Fe

    This romantic old adobe, open for dinner only, is best seen as a fine-dining restaurant rather than a pub. Order from the shorter, cheaper bar menu if you…

  • Josephine’s

    Flagstaff

    Occupying a 1911 Craftsman-style bungalow, Josephine’s feels more like someone’s home than a restaurant. There’s pleasant patio dining, a great old stone…

  • Hugo's Cellar

    Las Vegas

    This is old-school Vegas, in the best way. In a dark and clubby space beneath Four Queens casino, Hugo's Cellar is a return to the days when service was…

  • Pizza Rock

    Las Vegas

    Close your eyes and you're back in Naples. Or New Haven. Or Detroit. Pizza Rock does the best-in-class in all the pizza categories, firing pies in…

  • Cowgirl BBQ

    Santa Fe

    With its juicy barbecue, awesome margaritas, outside patio, billiard room and live music – and its exuberant celebration of the women who made the West –…

  • Le Cirque

    Las Vegas

    A legendary name from NYC, Le Cirque pairs artful haute cuisine with bountiful French wines in a joyous, intimate lakeside setting under a silk-tented…

  • ¡Andele!

    New Mexico

    Everyone raves about the salad bar, and with good reason. Follow up the homemade chips with tacos el castor or smothered enchiladas, or just dig in to a…

  • Citizens Kitchen & Bar

    Las Vegas

    Decent comfort food is what this around-the-clock diner with an attitude is all about. Cure your hangover with a fresh-pressed elixir from the juice bar,…

  • Shark

    Las Vegas

    Celebrity chef Bobby Flay is back from a four-year hiatus from the restaurant world, with an ode (in restaurant form) to all things seafood. His…

  • Chicago Joe's

    Las Vegas

    Chicago Joe's, a little brick house nestled incongruously right off the Downtown strip, is like stepping into a time warp. Inside there are red-and-white…

  • eggslut

    Las Vegas

    Los Angeles phenom eggslut fixed something that wasn't broken: the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. And oh, how they fixed it: caramelized onions, arugula…

  • Doc Martin's

    Taos

    Hang out where Bert Phillips (the original Doc Martin's bro-in-law) and Ernest Blumenschein cooked up the idea of the Taos Society of Artists. Sit by the…

  • Rice & Company

    Las Vegas

    This pan-Asian bistro has a simple motto: 'eat rice, drink tea, slurp noodles, stay healthy.' Prices are inflated for simpler dishes, so go for something…

  • MartAnne's

    Flagstaff

    Red walls, black booths and a bevy of oil paintings convey a salon-like feel to this busy Mexican bistro, where wonderfully messy creations like Jerry El…

  • Dr Field Goods

    Santa Fe

    This locavore deli is a top pick for a casual bite out on Cerrillos Rd. Diners can choose between free-range buffalo enchiladas, goat tortas with honey…

  • Secret Pizza

    Las Vegas

    There's an unmarked, unlisted pizza joint hidden within Cosmopolitan. If you're craving a late-night slice of New York pizza, this is the place to go…

  • Horseman's Haven

    Santa Fe

    Let's talk about the green chile. We were warned it was hot, and we like hot, but whoo, that fiery elixir darn near ripped apart our stomach lining, not…

  • Bryce Canyon Pines Restaurant

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    This supercute diner is classic Utah, with waitstaff that dote, Naugahyde booths and even a crackling fire on cold days. Expect hearty plates of meat and…

  • Strip House

    Las Vegas

    With a sexy 1920s cabaret vibe and glowing red boudoir lamps, this steakhouse is the opposite of stuffy. Sit down with your bachelor/ette party, or on…

  • In-N-Out Burger

    Las Vegas

    Possibly the best deal on the Strip are the under-$3 burgers at this California institution, known for high quality ingredients and excellent customer…

  • China Poblano

    Las Vegas

    Noodles and tacos, together? An eye-catching fusion eatery from chef José Andrés mixes two unlikely cuisines – Chinese and Mexican – in a lively, hipster…

  • Azteca Mexican Bakery

    Phoenix

    Pumping out no-frills pastries, burros and hot plates to a no-frills clientele since 1957, this roadside Mexican spot is as authentic as it comes. If you…

  • Hideaway House

    Sedona

    The best reason for coming to the Hideaway is to dine on the deck at sunset, when gorgeous red-rock views serve as the appetizer. As the name suggests,…

  • Grotto

    Las Vegas

    At this Italian trattoria covered in painted murals, you'll be drawn to the sunlight-filled patio next to the Nugget's shark-tank waterslide and swimming…

  • Matt's Big Breakfast

    Phoenix

    First, a warning: even on weekdays, lines for breakfast can snake out the door. There are no reservations, so sign your name on the clipboard and expect a…

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