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Best Dining Bets

Cowboy Ciao (Scottsdale; tel. 480/WINE-111): Scottsdale may not have many real cowboys anymore, but it has great cowboy chow. Forget burned steaks and chili; this place serves the likes of buffalo carpaccio and blue-corn elk tostadas.

Vincent's on Camelback (Phoenix; tel. 602/224-0225): Chef Vincent Guerithault has made a career of merging classic French culinary techniques with the robust flavors of the Southwest. The results, for many years, have been absolutely unforgettable.

Fry Bread House (Phoenix; tel. 602/351-2345): Unless you've traveled in the Southwest before, you've probably never had a fry-bread taco. This stick-to-your-ribs dish is a staple on Indian reservations throughout Arizona. The fry-bread tacos at this Phoenix restaurant are the best in the state.

Blue Adobe Grille (Mesa; tel. 480/962-1000): This nondescript restaurant in an otherwise forgettable area of Mesa serves some of the best Southwestern fare in the state. Meals are flavorful (without being too spicy), prices are great, and there's even a good wine list.

Barking Frog Grille (Sedona; tel. 928/204-2000): This Sedona restaurant has a split personality. One side of the restaurant is a very sophisticated dining room serving the best Southwestern fare in the city. The other side of the restaurant offers casual family dining with an emphasis on creative Mexican dishes.

The Turquoise Room (Winslow; tel. 928/289-2888): This restaurant conjures up the days when the wealthy still traveled by railroad. Rarely will you find such superb meals in such an off-the-beaten-path locale.

Janos/J Bar (Tucson; tel. 520/615-6100): Serving a combination of regional and Southwestern dishes, Janos has long been one of Tucson's premier restaurants. While Janos is as formal a place as you'll find in this city, J Bar is a more casual bar and grill.

Café Poca Cosa (Tucson; tel. 520/622-6400): Forget the gloppy melted cheese and flavorless red sauces. This place treats south-of-the-border ingredients with the respect they deserve. It's Mexican food the likes of which you'll never find at your local Mexican joint.

The Gold Room (Tucson; tel. 520/917-2930): The main dining room at Tucson's Westward Look Resort combines Southwestern-inspired flavors with a view that just won't quit. Although prices are quite high at dinner, there are reasonably priced lunches.

Terra Cotta (Tucson; tel. 520/577-8100): Terra Cotta was one of Arizona's pioneers in the realm of Southwestern cuisine, and continues to serve creative and reasonably priced meals at its beautiful, art-filled restaurant in the Tucson foothills.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.




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Frommer's Arizona 2010

Author: Karl Samson
Pub Date: October 26, 2009
Price: $19.99

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