Desert Oasis Guidebook
Food scene
Looking for great, elevated Mexican food with an amazing ambiance? This place is at the top of our list! https://www.tocamadera.com/location/scottsdale/
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Toca Madera Scottsdale
4736 N Goldwater BlvdLooking for great, elevated Mexican food with an amazing ambiance? This place is at the top of our list! https://www.tocamadera.com/location/scottsdale/
A great higher end Mexican place with amazing tableside guacamole and fun drinks. Only a couple miles away! https://www.themissionaz.com/
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Mission Kierland
7122 E Greenway PkwyA great higher end Mexican place with amazing tableside guacamole and fun drinks. Only a couple miles away! https://www.themissionaz.com/
Family friendly Mexican (less than a mile away) that is fantastic with super large portions! https://ajoals.com/menu/
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe
5101 N 16th StFamily friendly Mexican (less than a mile away) that is fantastic with super large portions! https://ajoals.com/menu/
Another new-to-the-scene fun Mexican place with great margarita flights! Can be loud inside so if you're looking for quiet, ask for a patio table. (just a couple of miles away!) https://www.themexicano.com/
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Mexicano
4801 East Cactus RoadAnother new-to-the-scene fun Mexican place with great margarita flights! Can be loud inside so if you're looking for quiet, ask for a patio table. (just a couple of miles away!) https://www.themexicano.com/
a fun, close by, local Mexican place with great food. (also nestled near a bunch of other great spots!) https://www.blancotacostequila.com/locations/scottsdale-az/
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blanco Tacos + Tequila
6166 N Scottsdale Rda fun, close by, local Mexican place with great food. (also nestled near a bunch of other great spots!) https://www.blancotacostequila.com/locations/scottsdale-az/
walkable from the casita - a great place to grab burgers and fries (truffle fries!) and amazing milkshakes
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
11055 N Scottsdale Rdwalkable from the casita - a great place to grab burgers and fries (truffle fries!) and amazing milkshakes
OhSo is super fun - a brewery (and vodka distillery) with fun food, great music, and an awesome vibe (dogs welcome!) great for happy hour, lunch, or dinner.
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O.H.S.O. Brewery- Paradise Valley
10810 N Tatum BlvdOhSo is super fun - a brewery (and vodka distillery) with fun food, great music, and an awesome vibe (dogs welcome!) great for happy hour, lunch, or dinner.
Hands down my favorite breakfast brunch places. There are two locations nearby - one on Scottsdale and one on Shea. Plenty of gluten free options, amazing for kids, and the mimosas are incredible. Everyone loves Snooze!
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveHands down my favorite breakfast brunch places. There are two locations nearby - one on Scottsdale and one on Shea. Plenty of gluten free options, amazing for kids, and the mimosas are incredible. Everyone loves Snooze!
This combines the best of both worlds - Mexican and Asian cuisine - plus there's a tree in the middle of the restaurant! What more could you want! Excellent food, great vibe - good for happy hour or date night https://www.sumomaya.com/
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SumoMaya
6560 N Scottsdale RdThis combines the best of both worlds - Mexican and Asian cuisine - plus there's a tree in the middle of the restaurant! What more could you want! Excellent food, great vibe - good for happy hour or date night https://www.sumomaya.com/
Houstons - part of the Hillstones chain - but my favorite place to get grilled artichoke (when in season), queso dip, veggie burgers, caesar salads - EVERYTHING is incredible. This is my fave place for date night or a relaxed dinner with friends - a note - they do not have a kids menu and aren't really geared towards 13& under) https://www.houstons.com/locations/scottsdale/
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Houston's
6113 N Scottsdale RdHoustons - part of the Hillstones chain - but my favorite place to get grilled artichoke (when in season), queso dip, veggie burgers, caesar salads - EVERYTHING is incredible. This is my fave place for date night or a relaxed dinner with friends - a note - they do not have a kids menu and aren't really geared towards 13& under) https://www.houstons.com/locations/scottsdale/
This is our go to Thai pickup (or eat in!) great for casual, quick Thai food that tastes great! Also a great place for kids to eat. https://thaihouse-az.com/shea-menu
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Thai House On Shea
6949 E Shea BlvdThis is our go to Thai pickup (or eat in!) great for casual, quick Thai food that tastes great! Also a great place for kids to eat. https://thaihouse-az.com/shea-menu
Hands down my favorite Indian place. Every dish is incredible (the naan! the pakora! the curry! the daal!) and it's welcoming to all ages, at all times. https://www.marigoldmaison.com/
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marigold Maison
4720 E Cactus RdHands down my favorite Indian place. Every dish is incredible (the naan! the pakora! the curry! the daal!) and it's welcoming to all ages, at all times. https://www.marigoldmaison.com/
Best pizza in the US. end of story. https://www.pizzeriabianco.com/
237 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StBest pizza in the US. end of story. https://www.pizzeriabianco.com/
great sushi - happening happy hour vibe - creative cuisine. https://sushibrokers.com/
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Sushi Brokers Scottsdale
17025 N Scottsdale Rdgreat sushi - happening happy hour vibe - creative cuisine. https://sushibrokers.com/
Ra is great fun - with a large outdoor patio and excellent sushi. https://rasushi.com/locations/north-scottsdale/
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant and Ramen Sensei
13802 North Scottsdale RoadRa is great fun - with a large outdoor patio and excellent sushi. https://rasushi.com/locations/north-scottsdale/
Great Baja-style Mexican food in a hip, fun atmosphere. (located in Scottsdale quarter)
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SOL Mexican Cocina | Scottsdale
15323 N Scottsdale RdGreat Baja-style Mexican food in a hip, fun atmosphere. (located in Scottsdale quarter)
I know it's a chain, but it's just. so. good. make reservations if you're here during the winter. Grille style food (but everything is cooked to perfection)
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The White Chocolate Grill
7000 E Mayo BlvdI know it's a chain, but it's just. so. good. make reservations if you're here during the winter. Grille style food (but everything is cooked to perfection)
a fun sushi and teppanyaki grill. If you want to get a seat at the teppanyaki table - make sure you get a reservation. It's fun for all ages and is dinner with a show!
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Kasai Scottsdale - Japanese Steakhouse
14344 N Scottsdale Rda fun sushi and teppanyaki grill. If you want to get a seat at the teppanyaki table - make sure you get a reservation. It's fun for all ages and is dinner with a show!
On the higher end - think fancier clothes - HH or date night - but SO GOOD. You're missing out if you don't try the brussells sprouts. Generally a sushi/steakhouse vibe.
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Roka Akor - Scottsdale
7299 N Scottsdale RdOn the higher end - think fancier clothes - HH or date night - but SO GOOD. You're missing out if you don't try the brussells sprouts. Generally a sushi/steakhouse vibe.
I like a traditional tapas place more than the next person, I'll admit. This place delivers on food and ambience. On Fridays & Sats (call ahead to ensure it's happening) there is live music or flamenco dancers! also located right next to the canal in Old Town so it's fun to stroll after your meal.
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Tapas Papa Frita
7114 E Stetson DrI like a traditional tapas place more than the next person, I'll admit. This place delivers on food and ambience. On Fridays & Sats (call ahead to ensure it's happening) there is live music or flamenco dancers! also located right next to the canal in Old Town so it's fun to stroll after your meal.
This is a favorite HH place with great wine and any kind of bruschetta you could ever imagine wanting - in Kierland commons)
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Postino Highland
4821 N Scottsdale RdThis is a favorite HH place with great wine and any kind of bruschetta you could ever imagine wanting - in Kierland commons)
Super fun italian restaurant with great patio and fun food/HH scene.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Sicilian Butcher
15530 N Tatum BlvdSuper fun italian restaurant with great patio and fun food/HH scene.
Love this place for the flatbreads and great nightly specials (at the time of writing Wednesday is pizza and a bottle of wine night for one cheap price - and they're GREAT selections!)
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The Covenant
4740 E Shea BlvdLove this place for the flatbreads and great nightly specials (at the time of writing Wednesday is pizza and a bottle of wine night for one cheap price - and they're GREAT selections!)
A great date night or fancier dinner out. food is consistently good and seasonal drinks are 100%. Reservations are a good idea esp during high season.
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Rusconi's American Kitchen
10637 N Tatum BlvdA great date night or fancier dinner out. food is consistently good and seasonal drinks are 100%. Reservations are a good idea esp during high season.
Super fun, great food, great atmosphere. Make a reservation!
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Chelsea's Kitchen
5040 N 40th StSuper fun, great food, great atmosphere. Make a reservation!
Great place for brunch (my fave meal there) or lunch/hh/dinner. Super cool design and the drinks are fantastic.
197 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Henry
4455 E Camelback RdGreat place for brunch (my fave meal there) or lunch/hh/dinner. Super cool design and the drinks are fantastic.
This. Place. Is. Unreal. First of all, you'll love Carefree - it's a small town chock full of artisans. In the middle of it is this amazing little tea room (rezos a good idea if in high season). They serve high tea from 11-4 (usually, check website for details) and it's shockingly good - as well as the robust tea menu. Plus, it's a little slice of England in AZ. HIGHLY recommend for kids and adults alike.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
English Rose Tearoom
201 Easy StThis. Place. Is. Unreal. First of all, you'll love Carefree - it's a small town chock full of artisans. In the middle of it is this amazing little tea room (rezos a good idea if in high season). They serve high tea from 11-4 (usually, check website for details) and it's shockingly good - as well as the robust tea menu. Plus, it's a little slice of England in AZ. HIGHLY recommend for kids and adults alike.
Fun overall scene with great food, patio, and drinks. great for any type of day or event with fun people watching.
561 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdFun overall scene with great food, patio, and drinks. great for any type of day or event with fun people watching.
This place is a trip! Make sure to make a reservation and do not plan on driving. This is a nautical themed tiki bar and it’s so much fun for a night out!
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
UnderTow
3626 E Indian School RdThis place is a trip! Make sure to make a reservation and do not plan on driving. This is a nautical themed tiki bar and it’s so much fun for a night out!
Another great cocktail scene-railway style! Reservations highly recommended.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Century Grand
3626 E Indian School RdAnother great cocktail scene-railway style! Reservations highly recommended.
A great place to stop on the way here from (or to!) the airport. Awesome pizza and legendary chicken. Decor and drinks are great too!
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Doughbird
4385 E Indian School RdA great place to stop on the way here from (or to!) the airport. Awesome pizza and legendary chicken. Decor and drinks are great too!
Favorite place for adults and kids to grab a quick healthy lunch. Highly recommend!
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Flower Child
100 E Camelback RdFavorite place for adults and kids to grab a quick healthy lunch. Highly recommend!
Right down the street with great burgers, fries, and happy hour. Great for kids as well.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
11055 N Scottsdale RdRight down the street with great burgers, fries, and happy hour. Great for kids as well.
Huge menu, sports bar, with great salads, meat items, and drinks. A great cool place to hang out on a hot day.
164 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
4222 N Scottsdale RdHuge menu, sports bar, with great salads, meat items, and drinks. A great cool place to hang out on a hot day.
Sightseeing
You have got to see this place. End of story. All the photos in the casita were either taken here, or on our property. You think Botanic gardens may all be the same - they aren't - this one is unique. There are always fun festivals and events going on here so check out their website (DBG.org) for the happenings when you're staying with us. Also located next to the zoo if you really want to make a day of it!
1231 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Desert Botanical Garden
You have got to see this place. End of story. All the photos in the casita were either taken here, or on our property. You think Botanic gardens may all be the same - they aren't - this one is unique. There are always fun festivals and events going on here so check out their website (DBG.org) for the happenings when you're staying with us. Also located next to the zoo if you really want to make a day of it!
The ZOO! It doesn't get any better - for all ages. Huge zoo with every kind of animal you've ever wanted to see. Located next to the Botanical Gardens (stop at DoughBird on the way home)
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Zoológico de Phoenix
455 N Galvin PkwyThe ZOO! It doesn't get any better - for all ages. Huge zoo with every kind of animal you've ever wanted to see. Located next to the Botanical Gardens (stop at DoughBird on the way home)
This is great for kids and for train officionados. For kids there is a train ride and a carousel, & lots of things to climb and play on. For adults who are into trains, or those of us who are simply curious - there are elaborate train models set up inside. If you're hungry after leaving here - Wildflower is right across the street for lunch!!
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Parque Ferroviario McCormick-Stillman
7301 E Indian Bend RdThis is great for kids and for train officionados. For kids there is a train ride and a carousel, & lots of things to climb and play on. For adults who are into trains, or those of us who are simply curious - there are elaborate train models set up inside. If you're hungry after leaving here - Wildflower is right across the street for lunch!!
Great place (with a fun splash pad during the summer) with tons of shopping and restaurants.
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Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdGreat place (with a fun splash pad during the summer) with tons of shopping and restaurants.
Tons of restaurants and outdoor shopping.
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Kierland Commons
Tons of restaurants and outdoor shopping.
You will be blown away by this place- who knew there were so many agave, yucca, & cacti! There are tons of events here, the restaurant (Gertrude’s) is fantastic, and don’t miss the gift shop!
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Desert Botanical Garden
You will be blown away by this place- who knew there were so many agave, yucca, & cacti! There are tons of events here, the restaurant (Gertrude’s) is fantastic, and don’t miss the gift shop!