Central Phoenix Guidebook
Food scene
Rosita’s Place has great Mexican food in an atmosphere that makes you feel like your tia is in the kitchen cooking for you.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rosita's Place
2310 E McDowell RdRosita’s Place has great Mexican food in an atmosphere that makes you feel like your tia is in the kitchen cooking for you.
The tacos here are some of the best in the area.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tacos Sahuaro
2320 N 32nd StThe tacos here are some of the best in the area.
Tacos Chiwas
1028 East Indian School RoadGreat Chihuahuan style Mexican food.
Green features all your favorite foods made with 100% plant-based ingredients, vegan cheeses, and mock meats.
163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StGreen features all your favorite foods made with 100% plant-based ingredients, vegan cheeses, and mock meats.
Open, contemporary kitchen serving New American fare & innovative Oaxacan-style Mexican dishes and cocktails.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Otro Cafe
6035 N 7th StOpen, contemporary kitchen serving New American fare & innovative Oaxacan-style Mexican dishes and cocktails.
Purveyors of sustainable seafood, daring new rum cocktails, and a meticulously curated collection of premium rums.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Breadfruit & Rum Bar
1 E Pierce StPurveyors of sustainable seafood, daring new rum cocktails, and a meticulously curated collection of premium rums.
Set in an old church, this gastropublike spot serves sustainable Mexican fare, craft beer & tequila.
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taco Guild
546 E Osborn RdSet in an old church, this gastropublike spot serves sustainable Mexican fare, craft beer & tequila.
Founder, Irma Valle, was inspired by her travels in San Carlos Bay, Sonora Mexico. Wanting to share her experience, she brought that relaxed atmosphere and fresh seafood delivered directly from Guaymas Sonora to Phoenix residents.
San Carlos Seafood Restaurant
1901 E McDowell RdFounder, Irma Valle, was inspired by her travels in San Carlos Bay, Sonora Mexico. Wanting to share her experience, she brought that relaxed atmosphere and fresh seafood delivered directly from Guaymas Sonora to Phoenix residents.
Hip, modern eatery serving comfort foods from a variety of Asian countries, plus cocktails.
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Clever Koi
4236 N Central AveHip, modern eatery serving comfort foods from a variety of Asian countries, plus cocktails.
Relaxed restaurant luring locals with seasonal New American meals & an extensive wine list.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beckett's Table
3717 E Indian School RdRelaxed restaurant luring locals with seasonal New American meals & an extensive wine list.
The family-run Fry Bread House is a longtime Melrose staple that far predates the more recent arrivals in the neighborhood; it opened in 1992 and has been serving traditional Tohono O'odham food here ever since.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fry Bread House
4545 N 7th AveThe family-run Fry Bread House is a longtime Melrose staple that far predates the more recent arrivals in the neighborhood; it opened in 1992 and has been serving traditional Tohono O'odham food here ever since.
Sports
Sporting arenas and venues
Come see the Phoenix Suns play!
352 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Talking Sticks Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StCome see the Phoenix Suns play!
Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StCome see the Arizona D-backs play!
Right across 7th Street from The Wexler, lies an urban oasis that has served the surrounding community since 1899. Phoenix Country Club is a private premier club where many of the valley's most influential people have enjoyed the high quality amenities and activities for over a hundred years.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Phoenix Country Club
2901 N 7th StRight across 7th Street from The Wexler, lies an urban oasis that has served the surrounding community since 1899. Phoenix Country Club is a private premier club where many of the valley's most influential people have enjoyed the high quality amenities and activities for over a hundred years.
Museums
“Since its founding in 1929, the Heard Museum has grown in size and stature to become recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, world-class exhibitions, educational programming and its unmatched festivals.”
653 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Heard
2301 N Central Ave“Since its founding in 1929, the Heard Museum has grown in size and stature to become recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, world-class exhibitions, educational programming and its unmatched festivals.”
Sightseeing
The nation’s largest municipal park and a great place for hiking
350 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque South Mountain
10919 South Central AvenueThe nation’s largest municipal park and a great place for hiking
The conservation-minded Phoenix Zoo has over 1,400 animals on display and contains 2.5 miles (4.0 km) of walking trails.
864 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de Phoenix
455 N Galvin PkwyThe conservation-minded Phoenix Zoo has over 1,400 animals on display and contains 2.5 miles (4.0 km) of walking trails.
The Desert Botanical Garden offers the world's finest collection of arid plants from deserts of the world in a unique outdoor setting.
1231 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Desert Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden offers the world's finest collection of arid plants from deserts of the world in a unique outdoor setting.
Bars & Lounges
Housed inside the former Arizona Prohibition Headquarters at the historic Luhrs Building in downtown Phoenix, Bitter & Twisted is both a stylish eatery and hip drinking space, with innovative bar bites and a world-class, award-winning and globally recognized cocktail program.
151 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson StHoused inside the former Arizona Prohibition Headquarters at the historic Luhrs Building in downtown Phoenix, Bitter & Twisted is both a stylish eatery and hip drinking space, with innovative bar bites and a world-class, award-winning and globally recognized cocktail program.
Music, film, spoken word & comedy showcased in an intimate venue with a game room & cocktail lounge.
186 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Valley Bar
130 N Central AveMusic, film, spoken word & comedy showcased in an intimate venue with a game room & cocktail lounge.
Hotel Palomar’s chic bar serves craft cocktails & organic bites in a poolside setup with city views.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lustre Bar
2 E Jefferson StHotel Palomar’s chic bar serves craft cocktails & organic bites in a poolside setup with city views.
Upscale haunt with craft cocktails, local beers & premium cigars, plus live music & outdoor seating.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sazerac
821 N 2nd StUpscale haunt with craft cocktails, local beers & premium cigars, plus live music & outdoor seating.
Bustling hangout featuring games like darts & skeeball, plus liquor tastings & local musicians.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Little Woody
4228 E Indian School RdBustling hangout featuring games like darts & skeeball, plus liquor tastings & local musicians.
American bar bites headline the menu and there are over 60 beers on tap & live music, including blues, rock,progressive, hip hop, punk, and jazz fusion bands. The place is intimate and the acoustics are decent.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen
50 W Jefferson StAmerican bar bites headline the menu and there are over 60 beers on tap & live music, including blues, rock,progressive, hip hop, punk, and jazz fusion bands. The place is intimate and the acoustics are decent.
Live Music
The Rhythm Room Roots, Blues & Concert Club in Phoenix, Arizona is a live music venue hosting local and national acts on a nightly basis.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Rhythm Room
1019 E Indian School RdThe Rhythm Room Roots, Blues & Concert Club in Phoenix, Arizona is a live music venue hosting local and national acts on a nightly basis.
The best in live Blues, R&B, Soul and Funk music the valley has to offer.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Char's Has the Blues
4631 N 7th AveThe best in live Blues, R&B, Soul and Funk music the valley has to offer.
Brick-walled lounge set in a former garage that now offers Tex-Mex cooking & free live music.
204 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd AveBrick-walled lounge set in a former garage that now offers Tex-Mex cooking & free live music.
American bar bites headline the menu and there are over 60 beers on tap & live music, including blues, rock,progressive, hip hop, punk, and jazz fusion bands. The place is intimate and the acoustics are decent.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen
50 W Jefferson StAmerican bar bites headline the menu and there are over 60 beers on tap & live music, including blues, rock,progressive, hip hop, punk, and jazz fusion bands. The place is intimate and the acoustics are decent.
Groceries
Natural Grocers
13802 N Scottsdale Rd655 W Indian School Rd
Sprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School Rd3320 N 7th Ave
Safeway
340 E McDowell Rd340 E McDowell Rd
Safeway
340 E McDowell Rd520 W Osborn Rd