Avondale, Arizona

Where to eat.

Think of this as a friend who lives here. 16 places we would actually send you to, starting with the ten that matter most.

The top 10 in Avondale10

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

India Garden$$
Indian / Avondale
A broad Indian menu with chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, biryani, lamb korma and garlic naan among the guide's most-mentioned dishes.
Inca Fusion Peruvian Restaurant$$
Peruvian / Avondale
Peruvian cooking with lomo saltado, arroz chaufa, milanesa de pescado and choco flan among the highlighted orders.
Eric's Family Barbecue$$
Barbecue / Indian School Rd
A barbecue stop known for beef ribs, brisket, smoked turkey, pulled pork and banana pudding.
Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar$$
Seafood / Avondale
Seafood boils anchor the menu, with shrimp, clams, corn, potatoes, hush puppies and fried seafood in the mix.
Trapper's Sushi - Avondale$$Chain
Sushi / Avondale
A lively sushi room with rolls, sashimi, miso soup and an all-you-can-eat option noted by local dining guides.
Rollin Smoke BBQ$$
Barbecue / Avondale
The menu centers on brisket, rib tips, pulled pork, burnt ends and classic sides including beans and yams.
The Pasta Factory$$
Italian / Avondale
Italian comfort food with lasagna, fettuccine, penne arrabbiata, chicken and shrimp carbonara, cannoli and tiramisu.
Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant$$
Mexican / Dysart Rd
A full-service Mexican restaurant for tacos, mole, quesadillas, seafood, refried beans and chips with salsa.
El Tataki Sushi$$
Sushi / Avondale
A sushi and Mexican seafood fusion spot with sashimi, ceviche tostadas, carne asada rolls and chicken fried rice.
Barrio Queen$$Chain
Mexican / McDowell Rd
A polished Mexican restaurant with carnitas, pozole, quesabirria tacos, fajitas and margarita flights.

Happy hour2

Times and prices move constantly, so treat these as a starting point and confirm before you go.

Trapper's Sushi - Avondale$$Chain
Sushi / Avondale
Happy hour 2-6pm Sunday through Thursday and 8-9pm Friday and Saturday; lunch specials 11am-2pm daily.
Bombshells Cantina & Sports Bar$$
Sports bar / Dysart Rd
Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 1pm to 6pm, with $3.99 16oz drafts and $6.99 house margaritas. Friday and Saturday add a late-night happy hour after 10pm with the same prices.

What are you in the mood for?

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

Mexican & Latin3

Inca Fusion Peruvian Restaurant$$
Peruvian / Avondale
Peruvian cooking with lomo saltado, arroz chaufa, milanesa de pescado and choco flan among the highlighted orders.
Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant$$
Mexican / Dysart Rd
A full-service Mexican restaurant for tacos, mole, quesadillas, seafood, refried beans and chips with salsa.
Barrio Queen$$Chain
Mexican / McDowell Rd
A polished Mexican restaurant with carnitas, pozole, quesabirria tacos, fajitas and margarita flights.

Italian & pizza1

The Pasta Factory$$
Italian / Avondale
Italian comfort food with lasagna, fettuccine, penne arrabbiata, chicken and shrimp carbonara, cannoli and tiramisu.

Asian4

India Garden$$
Indian / Avondale
A broad Indian menu with chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, biryani, lamb korma and garlic naan among the guide's most-mentioned dishes.
Trapper's Sushi - Avondale$$Chain
Sushi / Avondale
A lively sushi room with rolls, sashimi, miso soup and an all-you-can-eat option noted by local dining guides.
Happy hour: Happy hour 2-6pm Sunday through Thursday and 8-9pm Friday and Saturday; lunch specials 11am-2pm daily.
El Tataki Sushi$$
Sushi / Avondale
A sushi and Mexican seafood fusion spot with sashimi, ceviche tostadas, carne asada rolls and chicken fried rice.
Backstreet Asia$$Hidden gem
Asian / Van Buren St
An Asian restaurant at 965 E. Van Buren Street included in a guide to Avondale dining.

Steak & seafood1

Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar$$
Seafood / Avondale
Seafood boils anchor the menu, with shrimp, clams, corn, potatoes, hush puppies and fried seafood in the mix.

American & barbecue2

Eric's Family Barbecue$$
Barbecue / Indian School Rd
A barbecue stop known for beef ribs, brisket, smoked turkey, pulled pork and banana pudding.
Rollin Smoke BBQ$$
Barbecue / Avondale
The menu centers on brisket, rib tips, pulled pork, burnt ends and classic sides including beans and yams.

Breakfast & cafes1

Crepes Garden$Hidden gem
Cafe / Avondale
A cafe for sweet crepes, chilaquiles, pancakes and funnel cake.

Coffee shops1

Modern Grind Coffee$Hidden gem
Coffee / Avondale
A local coffee stop with espresso drinks, breakfast bagels, muffins, parfaits and protein snacks.

Bars & breweries1

Bombshells Cantina & Sports Bar$$
Sports bar / Dysart Rd
A sports bar and cantina at 1109 N Dysart Rd, Ste D, built around wings, tacos and a long daily happy hour.
Happy hour: Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 1pm to 6pm, with $3.99 16oz drafts and $6.99 house margaritas. Friday and Saturday add a late-night happy hour after 10pm with the same prices.

Around the world2

Daily Donut$Hidden gem
Donuts / Indian School Rd
A neighborhood donut shop at 10725 W. Indian School Road included in a guide to Avondale's best places to eat.
Tacos Veganos$Hidden gem
Vegan Mexican / Avondale
Plant-based Mexican food with birria ramen, quesabirria, vegan burritos, nachos and tortas.

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