Guidebook for Mesa
Food Scene
Local restaurant. The Prickly Pear sandwich is great.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flancer's
1902 N Higley RdLocal restaurant. The Prickly Pear sandwich is great.
National award winning gelato. Local shop run by Italians so you know it is good.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gelato Dolce Vita
5251 E Brown RdNational award winning gelato. Local shop run by Italians so you know it is good.
Only a few minutes from the house. Completely local. The brisket sandwich is a must. Also have burritos and pulled pork. Closed on Sunday and Monday. Ribs on Saturdays.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jalapeño Buck's
3434 N Val Vista DrOnly a few minutes from the house. Completely local. The brisket sandwich is a must. Also have burritos and pulled pork. Closed on Sunday and Monday. Ribs on Saturdays.
Some of the best sandwiches. Local, Arizona grown organic produce only.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Worth Takeaway
218 W Main StSome of the best sandwiches. Local, Arizona grown organic produce only.
Great authentic tacos. Only problem is it is always crowded and does not have much restaurant seating. It is definitely shabby.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Backyard Taco - Mesa North
1524 E University DrGreat authentic tacos. Only problem is it is always crowded and does not have much restaurant seating. It is definitely shabby.
Nice little local restaurant and has breakfast, sandwiches, salads, and entrees. 2nd Saturday of the month is half of crepes!
Orchard Eats
2036 N Gilbert RdNice little local restaurant and has breakfast, sandwiches, salads, and entrees. 2nd Saturday of the month is half of crepes!
My wife loves this place. Pizza, salad, and pasta.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sauce Pizza & Wine
7135 E Camelback RdMy wife loves this place. Pizza, salad, and pasta.
Not to be confused with Sbarro. Chicago style deep dish pizza. Budget friendly and great local pizza.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barro's Pizza
6663 E McDowell RdNot to be confused with Sbarro. Chicago style deep dish pizza. Budget friendly and great local pizza.
Pizza place that was featured in the TV show "Breaking Bad". New York style thing crust.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Venezia's Pizzeria
5057 E McKellips RdPizza place that was featured in the TV show "Breaking Bad". New York style thing crust.
Best Gyros I have ever had. Local and run by actual Greeks so you know it is good. Fairly small restaurant so not great for really large groups.
Gyros Place
1829 North Power RoadBest Gyros I have ever had. Local and run by actual Greeks so you know it is good. Fairly small restaurant so not great for really large groups.
Best burger joint around. Get the peanut butter and jelly burger and you won't regret it. It gets very crowded so there is typically a wait.
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rehab Burger Therapy
7210 E 2nd StBest burger joint around. Get the peanut butter and jelly burger and you won't regret it. It gets very crowded so there is typically a wait.
Super yummy cookies. It is also a local artisan market with baked bread, homemade skateboards, jewelry, trinkets, cosmetics, clothing, etc.
Mezona Market
21 W Main StSuper yummy cookies. It is also a local artisan market with baked bread, homemade skateboards, jewelry, trinkets, cosmetics, clothing, etc.
Sightseeing
The park fountain provides a nice place to visit and have a picnic, go running, bike to fountain hills, walk pets, etc. The fountain runs every hour for 15min during the day (and if it isn't too windy).
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fountain Hills
The park fountain provides a nice place to visit and have a picnic, go running, bike to fountain hills, walk pets, etc. The fountain runs every hour for 15min during the day (and if it isn't too windy).
Parks & Nature
Wind Cave Trail
Wind Cave TrailLocal caves that were made from the wind. Nice little hike. Easy to moderate hike.
Arizona native wildlife and fauna.
1231 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Desert Botanical Garden
Arizona native wildlife and fauna.
The Salt River is great for swimming, tubing, kayaking, and fishing. Great in the summer months to beat the heat. There are wild horses.
242 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salt River Tubing
9200 North Bush HighwayThe Salt River is great for swimming, tubing, kayaking, and fishing. Great in the summer months to beat the heat. There are wild horses.