r/mesaaz • u/SpotAcceptable9700 • 5d ago
Mesa AZ food
Hi everyone, I’m looking for food recommendations around Mesa that are good local places to go eat tonight (not huge chains like olive garden) and need some ideas.
I also will add my favorites and later add other’s recommendations to this to show off to people who might be searching for the same thing 🫡
Mexican:
Tacos Chiwas
Taco Stand on Mesa and Mckellips (not exactly sure on the name
Blue Adobe Grill
Burritoholics
Rosas
Pasta:
Jimmy G’s
Burgers/Chicken:
Matty G’s
Gu’s Fried Chicken
Ramen:
Daruma
Korean:
Hidori
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u/lhanson59 5d ago
Also All Pierogi Kitchen is sooo good. They have a Euro market in the restaurant too, pretty cool to check out while you’re there
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u/Ready_For_A_Change 5d ago
Blue Adobe is my favorite Mesa restaurant - very flavorful food, good portions, reasonably priced and the best salsa I've ever had. Also enjoy Gus' Chicken, Worth Takeaway and Espirutu.
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u/SpotAcceptable9700 5d ago
we are frequent visitors to the ice rink, so blue adobe is a favorite! gus’s is awesome as well! ive never tried the other two though!
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u/MyBestCuratedLife 5d ago
Can confirm they are all good, this dude knows what he’s talking about. Not sure Worth is the best spot for dinner though, more of a lunch place but delicious!!
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u/Sea_Somewhere_3711 5d ago
What's Crackin' at power and mcdowell has happy hour from 12:30-close every day (i go for happy hour at least a couple weekends per month). They are mainly a breakfast/lunch place so they close at like 4:30 most days, but on thurs and friday they are open until late in the evening, and on fridays they have live music (i go for that sometimes too).
Zugoi sushi (formerly called Sushi Kee, the same people have owned it forever) is my favorite sushi place, it's on power and main.
Cracker's Cafe on greenfield and brown is my hands down favorite breakfast spot. The french toast is incredible!
In downtown mesa, Goat & Ram pizza (inside Phantom Fox brewery) is incredible, and also in downtown mesa is Gus's Fried Chicken, which is sooooo good.
I have lived here 20 years so i have discovered a lot of favorites. 😂
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u/royalfire798 5d ago
Zugoi sushi is also the same people that own Zushi & Got sushi across the street & also the people that previously owned the ramen place where 5 R cha is now!!!
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u/lhanson59 5d ago
Susie’s Mexican Cafe! It’s on the border of Tempe on University and the 101, and has been a staple since the 60s. Delicious food and great lunch special deals (with 1 cent beers!)
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u/mweesnaw 5d ago
I like Jimmy G’s! They give you a huge portion of pasta. Their cannolis are really good too.
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u/sirlost33 5d ago
Green corner is awesome for Mediterranean.
Chilaquiles is a great Mexican brunch spot with a nice bar.
Baby Kay’s has the best wings in the valley (lulu wings for the win), and the rest of the menu is Cajun. It’s been my go to for decades.
For Asian food hit up places at Mekong market. There’s a whole plaza of stuff to chose from, and h mart plaza is across the street. Tons to explore and try!
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u/royalfire798 5d ago
Mv PITA - Greek Zona Cantina - Mexican fusion Toh Zan Nagasaki Grill - traditional Japanese Blue adobe - fire but probably need a reservation.
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u/littlehappyfrog 5d ago
I get excited every time I see these posts, but then I remember I'm in this boring pocket of Mesa that you referenced and I'd have to drive downtown for everything else. I agree with your recs though.
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u/royalfire798 5d ago
I’m on a hunt to find good stuff in this area. There is also asi es me Tierra which is BOMB trad Mexican food, that’s on the edge of AJ. Thai patio is extremely good. Red white and brew has its specials I really enjoy, where else can you get liver and onions? I know I’m weird, I eat everything. Zushi is good sushi.
I agree with you though, I wish there were more “hidden gems” over here. 5 R Cha is good Thai but I find I’m addicted to Thai patios curry more.
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u/littlehappyfrog 5d ago
Got Sushi has become a favorite due to their prices and friendliness. I used to frequent Zushi before that. Sonsons is good if you like pasties.
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u/Oldschoolgroovinchic 5d ago
I love the food court at Hmart for quick Korean food. Grab some ban chan sides inside the store first and you’ll have a yummy meal (or several).
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u/thimblena 5d ago
Any particular area?
SW Mesa :
All Pierogi (Polish/Ukranian)
Arusavai Kitchen (Indian)
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u/rested_green 5d ago
I’m biased but Red White and Brew on Power and McDowell. It’s modern American-esque with some different ethnic flairs and rotating specials.
I’d recommend going in the evening, nice vibes inside. Expect to spend $20-50 per person. Most of the entrees go for ~$20 with some specials like sea bass and New York strip approaching 50.
Local business though, been here a while, type of place the managers come out and check how things are.
In Asian Mesa, KPOT. All you can eat hot pot and Korean bbq. Favorite restaurant in Arizona.
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u/xHALFSHELLx 5d ago
I love red, white and brew. Most my high school friends worked there as their first “adult job” after graduating. I remember when there was nothing at the corner but a Bashas and Albertsons. The jack in the box opening was a big deal lol.
I grew up off of Ricardo St and McDowell.
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u/Common-Land3993 5d ago
Hapa Foods Company on the SE corner of Southern and Higley is the best Hawaiian food, I love the kalbi ribs and their mac salad and they always have a few good desserts 🤙🏽🌺🤙🏽
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u/Blondiekathleen 5d ago
Il Forno Bello Pizzeria (McKellips west of Val Vista) followed by Dolce Vita (Higley and Brown) for gelato.
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u/royalfire798 4d ago
Plus one on dolce vita. If you want genuine Italian paninis, here. Then also their gelato is the best in the valley. Source: we knew the original owners. This tastes like my childhood in Sicily.
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u/MuppetDude 5d ago
There is a whole group of little Asian restaurants next to the Asiana Market on Dobson and Southern. It's to the left of the Walgreens and Food market. But the doors to the right of the Korean BBQ place. (Which is also good). There is a Wendy's and Taco Bell out front of the place.
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u/funk_shunning 5d ago edited 5d ago
Taco Chefs. Don't judge off the area or outside of the place, its insanely good and the inside is a vibe, super clean and the service is top notch. They hand make everything.
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u/wannagetbetter25 5d ago
Guadalupe on Main
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u/Resident-Rate8047 2d ago edited 2d ago
Love the Guad on Main. I live around the neighborhood and the owner (you'll see him always working behind the bar) hand wrote letters and envelopes and mailed out free coupons for churros to tons of the surrounding blocks. He was so grateful when we came to cash in on churros he shook our hands, remembered our unique street name, was genuinely so grateful and happy we came. Great food and amazing cocktails.
Oh, also, right down the road in downtown Mesa check out Que Chevre and get a cachapa. I crave one weekly.
**Edited because it's cachapa not cachapo. Miss me autocorrect.
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u/wannagetbetter25 2d ago
Oh yeah dirty mike is my boy, I’ve followed him from bar to bar for years! He takes such good care of his customers. And I work on Main so QC is a staple too!
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u/IllFatedTaco 2d ago
Pizzicata! On McKellips, East of Recker. Authentic food, good drinks and great service.
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u/Opposite-Moment4285 2d ago
Main Street Burger, Steve’s Krazy Sub’s, Alfonso’s Mexican Food, Golden Valley, Dim Sum Cafe, anything at Hmart. A little outside of Mesa but worth the drive; Phillies Famous in Chandler
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u/doguillo77 5d ago
Waldo’s BBQ! I don’t usually like meat, but I crave the country ribs from there all the time.
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u/nikthedic 5d ago
Go hang out at Mecong Plaza