Where to eat.

Think of this as a friend who lives here. 15 places we would actually send you to, starting with the ten that matter most.

The top 10 in Apache Junction10

If a friend flew in tomorrow, this is the list we would hand them. In order.

Momo no Hana$
Japanese / Apache Trail
A Japanese izakaya and small-plates restaurant at 725 W. Apache Trail, Suite 27.
The Handlebar Pub and Grill$
American bar and grill / Apache Trail
A neighborhood pub at 650 W. Apache Trail with scratch cooking, rotating taps, patio seating and live music.
Dirtwater Springs$
American and Mexican / Apache Trail
A Wild West dining room at 586 W. Apache Trail serving American comfort food, Mexican plates and a weekly fish fry.
Hacker's Grill$
American breakfast / Plaza Dr
A small-town diner at 310 N. Plaza Drive known by the local guide for breakfast, classic American food and generous portions.
Los Gringos Locos$
Mexican / Phelps Dr
A Mexican cantina at 280 S. Phelps Drive with hearty plates, margaritas, beer and patio seating.
La Casita of AJ$
Mexican / Apache Trail
A local Mexican restaurant at 495 W. Apache Trail serving food and drinks in a casual dining room.
Paladino's Italian Eatery$
Italian deli / Apache Trail
A family-run Italian deli at 300 W. Apache Trail for chicken parmesan, Chicago-style pizza, Italian subs and corned beef.
Lotus Garden Chinese Cuisine$
Chinese / Apache Trail
A longtime Chinese restaurant at 183 W. Apache Trail, Suite B104 serving traditional dishes in a straightforward dining room.
Taco Giro$
Mexican / Apache Trail
A Mexican restaurant and cantina at 1520 W. Apache Trail with breakfast, lunch, dinner, margaritas and micheladas.
The Hitching Post$
American pub / North Apache Trail
An easygoing pub at 2341 N. Apache Trail serving pizza and broasted chicken, with a patio, live country music and bull riding.

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The five we would send you to first in each category, plus everything else worth knowing.

Mexican & Latin3

Los Gringos Locos$
Mexican / Phelps Dr
A Mexican cantina at 280 S. Phelps Drive with hearty plates, margaritas, beer and patio seating.
La Casita of AJ$
Mexican / Apache Trail
A local Mexican restaurant at 495 W. Apache Trail serving food and drinks in a casual dining room.
Taco Giro$
Mexican / Apache Trail
A Mexican restaurant and cantina at 1520 W. Apache Trail with breakfast, lunch, dinner, margaritas and micheladas.

Asian2

Momo no Hana$
Japanese / Apache Trail
A Japanese izakaya and small-plates restaurant at 725 W. Apache Trail, Suite 27.
Lotus Garden Chinese Cuisine$
Chinese / Apache Trail
A longtime Chinese restaurant at 183 W. Apache Trail, Suite B104 serving traditional dishes in a straightforward dining room.

Around the world10

The Handlebar Pub and Grill$
American bar and grill / Apache Trail
A neighborhood pub at 650 W. Apache Trail with scratch cooking, rotating taps, patio seating and live music.
Dirtwater Springs$
American and Mexican / Apache Trail
A Wild West dining room at 586 W. Apache Trail serving American comfort food, Mexican plates and a weekly fish fry.
Hacker's Grill$
American breakfast / Plaza Dr
A small-town diner at 310 N. Plaza Drive known by the local guide for breakfast, classic American food and generous portions.
Paladino's Italian Eatery$
Italian deli / Apache Trail
A family-run Italian deli at 300 W. Apache Trail for chicken parmesan, Chicago-style pizza, Italian subs and corned beef.
The Hitching Post$
American pub / North Apache Trail
An easygoing pub at 2341 N. Apache Trail serving pizza and broasted chicken, with a patio, live country music and bull riding.