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8 Arizona BBQ Places That Are Too Good To Ignore

Arizona knows a thing or two about good barbecue, with some of its best spots serving smoky brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork. But the real fun starts when you discover what makes each BBQ joint different, from giant smokers working overtime to unexpected Southern favorites and sides that might just steal the show.

Arizona · 10d

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Outback Steakhouse closes stores across US, including these in Arizona

If you have an intense craving for the famous Bloomin' Onion from Outback Steakhouse, you might want to double check if your favorite location is still open. In October, 10 Outback Steakhouse locations in the U.S. closed. This comes after a previous round of shutdowns triggered by underperforming restaurants, according to Fast Company . Two of those now-shuttered locations were in Arizona. In even worse news, a major Outback franchisee that's operating 61 locations in five Western states has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Nov. 2, according to Delaware Online. So, did your local Outback location survive this round of cuts? Here's what we know. Which Outback Steakhouses in Arizona closed? According to Fast Company, two locations in Arizona have closed - one in Tucson and one in Mesa: Tucson : 4871 E. Grant Road. Mesa: 1860 E. McKellips Road. Music: When does Spotify Wrapped stop tracking for 2026? What we know Meredith G. White covers entertainment, art and culture for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com . She writes the latest news about video games, television and best things to do in metro Phoenix. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Outback Steakhouse closes stores across US, including these

Arizona · 3d

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Four Arizona Barbecue Joints Where Pitmasters Still Burn Mesquite All Night Long

Arizona barbecue has its own secret ingredient, and it grows right here in the desert. Mesquite wood burns hot and gives smoked meat a bold, peppery edge that sets it apart from barbecue in other states. The four spots on this list, from Gilbert to Phoenix to Tucson, lean on...

Arizona · 1d

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Arizona’s 5 Oldest Pizza Parlors Have Fed Little League Teams For Generations

Every Arizona town has that one pizza place where the team photos never quite come off the wall. These are the spots where grandparents once celebrated a win, and now their grandkids do the same after Saturday games. The five parlors on this list have been slinging pies since as...

Arizona · 3d

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This Arizona Restaurant Dishes Out A $14.99 Buffet So Amazing You Will Want To Tell Everyone

Some restaurants are good enough to enjoy quietly, and then there’s Mandarin Super Buffet in Phoenix, Arizona, which is so good you’ll be texting people about it before you’ve even finished your first plate. That’s not an exaggeration, that’s just what happens when a meal genuinely surprises...

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Locals Swear By The Fried Chicken At These 6 Phoenix Hole-In-The-Wall Joints

Phoenix has plenty of shiny restaurants, but some of the best fried chicken in town comes from small counters in strip malls and side streets. These are the spots where you order at the register, grab a few napkins, and find out fast why the regulars keep coming back. The...

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This Old-School Arizona Italian Deli Still Pipes Its Cannoli Fresh From Five Decades Of Family Recipes

Ladyfingers come in so many varieties at this Arizona market that one shelf could stock a small tiramisu factory. That detail alone tells you the people running the place take Italian baking seriously. The pastry case backs it up. Cannoli share space with lobster tails, eclairs, napoleons, and a chocolate-dipped...

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7 Phoenix Restaurants Worth Getting a Babysitter For

Looking for the best date night restaurants in Phoenix? Whether you’re planning an anniversary dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving a night out without the kids, some of the city’s most memorable dining experiences are right in our backyard. From romantic restaurants in Arcadia to upscale...

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We Ranked The Top 7 Pizza Places In Arizona And Here Is Who Made The Final Cut

One Arizona pizzeria piles pistachios on a white pie, and people happily line up for it. Another bakes its crust with sourdough in a wood-fired oven. A third sits in an old mining town and hands out blankets when the patio gets chilly. I love that pizza here comes in...

Arizona · 2d

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Diners Swear This Arizona Buffet With Weekend Snow Crab Is The Best All You Can Eat Around

Hot snow crab legs show up every Saturday and Sunday at one Arizona buffet, and nobody is counting your plates. They arrive steaming instead of ice-cold, which is a small detail with big consequences for your weekend. That alone would earn a permanent spot on my weekend calendar, no questions...

Phoenix, AZ · 20h

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Phoenix 24-hour diner cited by health inspectors

Jason Barry reports on Valley restaurants that saw the most risk factors identified by Maricopa County’s Environmental Services Department this week.

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Locals Pull Into A Gravel Lot Behind An Arizona Church For Puerto Rican Food That Tastes Like Abuela Made It

Some of the best Puerto Rican cooking in the West Valley does not come from a dining room with menus and a host stand. It comes from a truck parked behind a church in Phoenix, open only two days a week. Folks who grew up on the island, or in New York, say one plate is enough to bring back memories of a grandmother’s kitchen.

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

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Phoenix-area eateries cited for raw steak above lettuce, no soap at hand-wash sink

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Every week, Arizona’s Family looks up restaurants recently inspected by Maricopa County’s Environmental Services Department. Restaurants with some of the highest numbers of “risk factors,” considered major health code violations by inspectors, are selected for our Dirty Dining Report. For more details on the restaurant inspection scoring system, visit Maricopa County’s website.

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The Phoenix Garden Market Where Coffee, A Boutique, And Endless Plants Turn Errands Into An Afternoon

Some errands take ten minutes. This one in south Phoenix tends to swallow a whole afternoon, and nobody seems to mind. A quick trip for one houseplant can turn into ninety minutes of wandering past greenhouses, stacks of imported pottery, and a gift shop that keeps pulling people back inside.

Phoenix, AZ · 18h

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Seven Arizona Donut Shops Have Been Frying Before Dawn For Decades And Locals Line Up Anyway

Some of the best breakfasts in Arizona start while most of the state is still asleep. From Tucson to Yuma to the Valley, a handful of donut shops unlock their doors at 4 a.m., and a few never lock them at all. These are not trendy spots with fancy toppings...

Arizona · 2d

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Phoenix’s international flavors featured on ‘Check, Please! Arizona’

Did you know you can travel the flavors of the world without having to leave Phoenix? On our local program “Check, Please! Arizona,” we’ve featured international flavors found right here in the heart of Arizona. View the list below to find your next spot among these highly...

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Long Before Food Halls, These 6 Phoenix Lunch Counters Fed Downtown Workers For Under $12

Phoenix has plenty of shiny food halls now, but the city’s lunch break was built at counters, booths, and walk-up windows. Some of these spots go back to the 1920s, 1940s, and 1960s, and they still serve the kind of quick, filling meals that kept downtown workers going. You...

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These Phoenix Indian restaurants were named among best in US

Yelp recently published its list of Top 100 Indian restaurants in the U.S. and two Phoenix restaurants made the cut. The list compiled all-time reviews for businesses listed in the Indian restaurant category, then ranked those spots based on number and rating of reviews. No state had more than 10 restaurants featured to ensure geographic diversity. Maya's Kitchen in Phoenix was No. 50 on Yelp's list. It was also one of our essential restaurants for 2026. Maya's Kitchen has 4.9 stars on Yelp and serves Indian classics like butter chicken, vegetable biryani and garlic naan. City of Spice in Phoenix was No. 91 on Yelp's list. The restaurant has 4.6 stars on Yelp and serves spicy Halal Indian cuisine, such as chicken biryani, palak paneer, samosas and dosas. How to visit Maya's Kitchen Maya's Kitchen is open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; closed Monday. Details: 2948 E. Bell Road, Suite 102, Phoenix. 602-867-4904, mayaskitchenaz.com . How to visit City of Spice City of Spice is open from 11 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; 11 a.m. to 9:40 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 8:25 p.m. Monday; closed Tuesday. Details : 2945 E.

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Families Stock Up On Giant Flour Tortillas By The Dozen At This Old-School Arizona Factory

Oversized flour tortillas share counter space with conchas and buñuelos at one Arizona tortilla factory that opens at 6 a.m. That early start means breakfast burritos can begin before most coffee shops have their lights on. The lineup goes well beyond one style. You’ll find corn tortillas, flour tortillas,...

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A Very Phoenix Thanksgiving: The Restaurants Making Sure Your Holiday is Successful

Phoenix’s stellar culinary scene has made it easy to kick back and relax this Thanksgiving. Choose from a slew of options to make the big day as simple as possible, from luxurious buffets to cozy prix-fixe menus to feasts ready to pick up and go. No matter how you do it, enjoy this food-focused holiday to the max.