Restaurant Listings
 The following restaurants are noteworthy establishments from around the Valley that specialize in a variety of cuisines, from Mexican to Chinese, Cuban to American. Please confirm information before visiting, and we solicit your help in correcting any errors in this guide. Price categories reflect average dinner entrée prices; drinks, tax and tip are extra. Happy dining!
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Southwestern
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Arizona Kitchen
Southwestern
West Valley, Arizona - 300 Wigwam Blvd. (Wigwam Resort), Litchfield Park - 623-935-3811 - $$$
An adobe fireplace and open kitchen add warmth to the Wigwam’s top-tier restaurant, designed to look like an old hacienda. The kitchen makes use of Southwestern ingredients and preparations, offering mesquite-smoked corn chowder and grilled venison with blackberry-Zinfandel-cocoa sauce. Save room for a fun dessert. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Tu-Su.
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Barcelona
Contemporary American/Southwestern
Scottsdale, Arizona - 15440 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop - 480-603-0370 - $$$
This hip, good-looking hot spot puts the “club” in “supper club,” offering live entertainment and Spanish-inspired, Southwestern-accented Contemporary American food until 10 p.m. nightly. After 10, Barcelona transforms into a disco, so put on your dancing shoes. Dinner daily.
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Blue Adobe Grille
Southwestern
East Valley, Arizona - 144 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa - 480-962-1000 - $$
Mesa’s best bet for grown-up food in a stylish setting. The menu ranges between Southwestern Cuisine (try the Tucumcari tenderloin napped with jalapeño béarnaise) and New Mexican specialties. Lunch and dinner daily. Other location: Scottsdale (480-314-0550)
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Café Carumba!
Latin/Southwestern
Scottsdale, Arizona - 7303 E. Indian School Rd. - 480-947-8777 - $$
This roomy, light-flooded restaurant (formerly called Jacqueline’s Marketplace) has changed its name and direction. At night, the colorful, comfortable west side of the building (complete with bar and lounge) offers Latin-inspired selections such as Mexican street corn, honey-roasted chicken with hominy, habañero-braised ribs and chile-spiked chocolate cake. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Tu-Sa.
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Café Poca Cosa
Mexican/Southwestern
Tucson, Arizona - 88 E. Broadway - 520-622-6400 - $$
If and when you get fed up with borin’ Sonoran, try this wildly hip little spot for chef-owner Suzana Davila’s Alta Cuisina Mexicana. It’s all good, as well as ever-changing. Cute patio, too. Lunch and dinner M-Sa.
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Carlsbad Tavern
New Mexican/Southwestern
Scottsdale, Arizona - 3313 N. Hayden Rd. - 480-970-8164 - $$
Here’s just the kind of casual restaurant and bar I would make my hangout if I were in a different line of work. The New Mexico-style menu is fun and the food is consistently delicious. Lunch daily, dinner nightly.
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J Bar
Southwestern
Tucson, Arizona - 3770 E. Sunrise Dr. - 520-615-6100 - $$$
Janos Wilder’s eponymously named Janos is the best restaurant in Tucson. This casual spot next door specializes in Southwestern Cuisine. It’s Janos at half-price with a fabulous patio. Can’t lose. Dinner M-Sa.
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Janos
Southwestern
Tucson, Arizona - 3770 E. Sunrise Dr. - 520-615-6100 - $$$$
Tucson’s best chef, Janos Wilder, offers elegant Southwestern fare in a gorgeous foothills setting. Don’t miss the chile-infused ice cream dessert. Dinner M-Sa.
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Javelina Cantina
Southwestern
Sedona, Arizona - 671 Highway 179 - 928-282-1313 - $$$
When you’re in the mood to chill over a margarita and some good Mexican/Southwestern food, give this colorful cantina a try. The extensive menu is fun and the patio overlooking Sedona’s red rocks is wonderful. Lunch and dinner daily.
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Kai
Southwestern
Phoenix, Arizona - 5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd. (Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort) - 602-225-0100 - $$$
Located on the Gila River Indian Reservation, Kai offers gorgeous views of the surrounding desert, as well as elegant Southwestern Cuisine. Possibilities include lobster fry bread, bacon-wrapped quail and pecan-crusted lamb rack with molé. For dessert: fry bread with "soda shop frills." Dinner Tu-Sa.
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