Welcome To Our Casita
Good Stuff To Eat
Phoenix has one of the best food scenes in the country. Yep, we said it. There are great new restaurants opening all the time and long standing local favorites nearby. We've included a short list of a few of our go to spots.
Here's a few more from The Thrillist : https://www.thrillist.com/eat/phoenix/best-restaurants-phoenix
Mi Patio is a local landmark. This is a family owned Mexican Restaurant within walking distance from the casita. Since 1984 they've been serving delicious Mexican Food in a fun, relaxing and friendly atmosphere.
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Mi Patio Mexican Restaurant
3347 N 7th AveMi Patio is a local landmark. This is a family owned Mexican Restaurant within walking distance from the casita. Since 1984 they've been serving delicious Mexican Food in a fun, relaxing and friendly atmosphere.
McGurkee's is great family owned Italian Sandwich within walking distance from the casita. We recommend the Super Sicilian & Pepper Beef Sandwiches.
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J P Mc Gurkee's Sandwich Shop
2822 N 15th AveMcGurkee's is great family owned Italian Sandwich within walking distance from the casita. We recommend the Super Sicilian & Pepper Beef Sandwiches.
Hamburger Works is another local institution within walking distance. They serve flame broiled hamburgers with a full bar and patio seating.
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Original Hamburger Works
2801 N 15th AveHamburger Works is another local institution within walking distance. They serve flame broiled hamburgers with a full bar and patio seating.
Presidio is 1.5 miles from our home and serves fantastic / authentic Interior / Central Mexican Food & drinks.
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Presidio Cocina Mexicana
519 W Thomas RdPresidio is 1.5 miles from our home and serves fantastic / authentic Interior / Central Mexican Food & drinks.
Durant's is a Phoenix landmark. This is an old school, upscale steakhouse with great local history and tasty cow. Enter through the Famous Kitchen Back Door.
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Durant's
2611 N Central AveDurant's is a Phoenix landmark. This is an old school, upscale steakhouse with great local history and tasty cow. Enter through the Famous Kitchen Back Door.
Forno is a tasty Italian Restaurant a colorful staff and great patio on nearby Central Ave.
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Forno 301
1616 N Central AveForno is a tasty Italian Restaurant a colorful staff and great patio on nearby Central Ave.
Thai E-San
616 W Indian School RdFantastic Thai Food and friendly staff.
The name of our favorite nearby Vietnamese Spot has changed to Que Huong Restaurant. It's low key and delicious.
Que Huong Restaurant
3424 North 19th AvenueThe name of our favorite nearby Vietnamese Spot has changed to Que Huong Restaurant. It's low key and delicious.
There's a ton of great pizza restaurants nearby. Pizza A Metro is one of our favorites. Check out the new patio.
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Pizza A Metro
2336 W Thomas RdThere's a ton of great pizza restaurants nearby. Pizza A Metro is one of our favorites. Check out the new patio.
You may have to wait for Bacanora's fantastic Mexican Food but it'll be worth it.
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Bacanora PHX
1301 Grand AvenueYou may have to wait for Bacanora's fantastic Mexican Food but it'll be worth it.
El Chullo
2605 N 7th StA nearby casual & delicious spot of Peruvian food and drinks.
Get Physical / Climb A Mountain / Nearby Hikes
Climbing Camelback Mountain is not easy. Make sure you have water, good shoes and some risk tolerance. There are two trails to the top, Echo Canyon & Cholla. Both are crowded and totally worth the effort. We prefer the Echo Canyon Trail
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Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveClimbing Camelback Mountain is not easy. Make sure you have water, good shoes and some risk tolerance. There are two trails to the top, Echo Canyon & Cholla. Both are crowded and totally worth the effort. We prefer the Echo Canyon Trail
Piestewa Peak has some great hikes. The Summit Trail to the top is strenuous, crowded and worth it. Bring water, good shoes and your risk tolerance. If you're looking for a less crowded & vertical option, we like the Circumference Trail.
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Piestewa Peak Trails
7232 N Squaw Peak DrPiestewa Peak has some great hikes. The Summit Trail to the top is strenuous, crowded and worth it. Bring water, good shoes and your risk tolerance. If you're looking for a less crowded & vertical option, we like the Circumference Trail.
South Mountain is largest city park in the nation. There's great trails for hiking and mountain biking. For hiking we like the Holbert & 19th Ave Trails; both go to the top. Bring your water, good shoes and risk tollerance.
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South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueSouth Mountain is largest city park in the nation. There's great trails for hiking and mountain biking. For hiking we like the Holbert & 19th Ave Trails; both go to the top. Bring your water, good shoes and risk tollerance.
The Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden is nice and offers a less strenuous stroll through the beautiful Sonoran Desert scenery. Please note, there is an admission cost here.
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Desert Botanical Garden
The Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden is nice and offers a less strenuous stroll through the beautiful Sonoran Desert scenery. Please note, there is an admission cost here.