2 Best Restaurants in Side Trips Near Phoenix, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe

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Horny Toad Restaurant

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Cave Creek's oldest restaurant is a rustic spot for barbecued pork ribs and steak, but the real star is the fried chicken. The quirky menu features a range of fare from soup "de joor" to Icelandic cod and carne asada.

6738 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, AZ, 85331, USA
480-488–9542
Known For
  • Kid-friendly environment
  • A bit of a Cave Creek–meets–Woodstock feel
  • Homemade barbecue sauce
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Tonto Bar & Grill at Rancho Mañana

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Old West ambience emanates from every corner of the Tonto Bar & Grill, from the hand-carved ceiling beams to the latilla-covered (stick-covered) patios with views of the pristine Sonoran Desert. Try the cowboy Cobb salad or the Tonto burger piled with fried onions and cheddar for lunch; braised short ribs or onion-crusted walleye are good choices at dinner.

5736 E. Rancho Manana Blvd., Cave Creek, AZ, 85331, USA
480-488–0698
Known For
  • Eclectic fare far beyond Cave Creek cowboy grub
  • Almost year-round comfortable dining on the patio
  • Menu featuring Native American and Southwest ingredients

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