Highest-rated restaurants in Phoenix by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Phoenix, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#26. Cafe Balkan
- Rating: 4.8/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 21043 North Cave Creek Road Ste A6 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Modern European, Mediterranean
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#25. Zazu Sandwiches & Salads
- Rating: 4.8/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 18409 North Cave Creek Road Ste S3 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Cheesesteaks
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#24. Kiss Pollos Estilo Sinaloa
- Rating: 4.8/5 (300 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 306 West Yavapai St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. My spot Mediterranean Grill
- Rating: 4.8/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 1601 East Bell Road Ste A-11 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mediterranean, Salad, Sandwiches
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#22. Tamales y Tacos Puebla
- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 319 East McDowell Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Food Trucks, Caterers, Mexican
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#21. El Güero Birria de Chivo
- Rating: 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 3611 South 16th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos
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#20. Hint of Soul
- Rating: 4.8/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 3801 South Central Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Soul Food
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#19. Que Sazon Restaurant and Ceviche Bar
- Rating: 4.8/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 622 East Adams St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Empanadas, Colombian
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#18. Gyro 101
- Rating: 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 7126 North 35th Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Halal
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#17. Sushi Friend
- Rating: 4.8/5 (366 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8727 North Central Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Sushi Bars
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#16. Frank's New York Style Deli
- Rating: 4.8/5 (507 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2301 West Orange Drive Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
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#15. Xami sushi
- Rating: 4.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2707 East Broadway Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
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#14. Mayas Kitchen Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.9/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2948 East Bell Road Ste 102 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Indian
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#13. The Original Marketplace
- Rating: 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 410 North 44th St. Ste 180 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. Tacos Rodriguez
- Rating: 4.9/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 234 East Broadway Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#11. Hot Chicken Alley
- Rating: 4.9/5 (329 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13636 North Tatum Blvd. Ste 10 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Sandwiches
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#10. The Coffee Builders
- Rating: 4.9/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 901 South 7th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Sandwiches
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#9. gooder goods
- Rating: 4.9/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3802 East Indian School Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#8. Kingpin BBQ
- Rating: 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#7. Kabob Grill N' Go
- Rating: 4.9/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3050 North 16th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mediterranean
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#6. Sasa Restaurant & Sweets
- Rating: 4.9/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 3923 East Thunderbird Road Ste 113AB Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Desserts, Salad, Sandwiches
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#5. Pretty Penny
- Rating: 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 509 East Roosevelt St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Seafood, Steakhouses
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#4. RoRo Dogs
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 610 East Roosevelt St. Ste 140 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Hot Dogs
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#3. The 101 Nutrition
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 5100 North 99th Ave. Ste 105 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea, Waffles
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#2. 3Natives
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 13637 North Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Salad, Breakfast & Brunch
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#1. Window Coffee Bar - Melrose
- Rating: 5.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 635 West Glenrosa Ave. Ste 109 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
