Glendale, Arizona

Where to eat.

Think of this as a friend who lives here. 53 places we would actually send you to, starting with the ten that matter most.

The top 10 in Glendale8

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

Haus Murphy's$$
German / Historic Downtown
Schnitzel and steins in a Catlin Court bungalow. A Glendale institution, oompah included.
Flavors In The Park$$
Mexican / Historic Downtown
The chilaquiles people write paragraphs about. Fresh and comforting.
Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe$$Value
Mexican / Glendale
Family-owned Sonoran since 1986. The definition of a neighborhood favorite.
Charcoal Grill$$$
Steakhouse / Glendale
The local steakhouse regulars rank at the top.
Jalapeños Sonora Grill$$Value
Mexican / Glendale
Sonoran hot dogs and carne asada done properly. Do not skip the salsa bar.
Bobby-Q Glendale$$
Barbecue / Glendale
Barbecue and steaks, the West Valley mainstay.
Ta'Carbon Mexican Grill$ValueHidden gem
Mexican / Glendale
Mesquite-grilled tacos worth crossing town for. Cheap and smoky.
A Touch of European Cafe$$Hidden gem
European / Historic Downtown
Old-world cafe in a historic bungalow. Lovely for a slow lunch.

Punches well above what you pay. Take the whole family without thinking about it.

Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe$$Value
Mexican / Glendale
Family-owned Sonoran since 1986. The definition of a neighborhood favorite.
Jalapeños Sonora Grill$$Value
Mexican / Glendale
Sonoran hot dogs and carne asada done properly. Do not skip the salsa bar.
Ta'Carbon Mexican Grill$ValueHidden gem
Mexican / Glendale
Mesquite-grilled tacos worth crossing town for. Cheap and smoky.

Announced but not open yet. Dates are the source’s, and they move.

Bar MarLate 2026
Seafood / VAI Resort
José Andrés is bringing a Mediterranean, seafood-forward concept with raw items, conservas and shareable plates.
Thirsty Lion Gastropub2026
Gastropub / Westgate
A 12,654 sq ft gastropub seating 515, the chain's largest in Arizona.
Thirsty Lion GastropubUnder construction
Gastropub / Westgate
Broke ground on the chain's largest Arizona location, seating 515 at Westgate.

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

Flavors In The Park$$
Mexican / Historic Downtown
The chilaquiles people write paragraphs about. Fresh and comforting.
Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe$$Value
Mexican / Glendale
Family-owned Sonoran since 1986. The definition of a neighborhood favorite.
Anaya's Fresh Mexican$$
Mexican / Glendale
Fresh Sonoran plates at the top of Glendale's lists.
Jalapeños Sonora Grill$$Value
Mexican / Glendale
Sonoran hot dogs and carne asada done properly. Do not skip the salsa bar.
Ta'Carbon Mexican Grill$ValueHidden gem
Mexican / Glendale
Mesquite-grilled tacos worth crossing town for. Cheap and smoky.

Pizzicata$$Hidden gem
Italian / Glendale
Neighborhood Italian and pizza that locals keep to themselves.
Cucina Tagliani$$
Italian / Glendale
Big Italian plates and a room that has fed the west side for years.
L'Amore Italian Restaurant$$$
Italian / Glendale
Old-school Italian with a devoted following.
Bottega Pizzeria Ristorante$$
Pizza / Glendale
Ranked among the top Italian rooms in town.

Haldi Indian$$Hidden gem
Indian / Glendale
Highly rated Indian, a west-side sleeper.
Best of Bengal$$Hidden gem
Indian / Glendale
Bengali and Indian cooking, a genuine west-side find.
Pad Thai Cafe$
Thai / Glendale
Top of the Thai list here, and cheap.
Siam Thai Cuisine$$
Thai / Glendale
A steady Thai favorite.
Haru Sushi and Grill$$
Sushi / Glendale
The sushi bar locals name first.

Charcoal Grill$$$
Steakhouse / Glendale
The local steakhouse regulars rank at the top.
Morton's The Steakhouse$$$$
Steakhouse / Desert Diamond
The big-night chophouse on the west side.
Arrowhead Grill$$$
Steakhouse / Union Hills
Flame-grilled steaks aged at least 21 days, a longtime Union Hills favorite.
Nineteen 86 Steakhouse$$$$
Steakhouse / Desert Diamond
The casino chophouse, and a quiet standout for seafood too.
Oscar's Pier 83$$
Seafood / Glendale
West-side seafood with a following.

Bobby-Q Glendale$$
Barbecue / Glendale
Barbecue and steaks, the West Valley mainstay.
Chompie's$$
Deli / Glendale
New York deli plates and all-day breakfast.
Eric's Family Barbecue$$
Barbecue / Glendale
Family-run smoke, west-side favorite.
Dillon's KC BBQ$$
Barbecue / Arrowhead
Kansas City style out by Arrowhead.
Bro Bro's BBQ$$Hidden gem
Barbecue / Glendale
A smaller smoker locals rate highly.

PHX Cat Cafe$Hidden gem
Cafe / Glendale
Coffee and adoptable cats. Exactly as advertised.
Over Easy$$
Breakfast / Glendale
The west-side branch of the Valley breakfast favorite.
Cozy Corner Cafe$Hidden gem
Breakfast / Glendale
A small neighborhood breakfast counter.
The Place$$
Breakfast / Glendale
A Glendale breakfast staple.
Biscuits Cafe$$
Breakfast / Glendale
Biscuits and gravy, as advertised.

The Black Sheep$
Coffee / Glendale
The trendy pick in town.
Daily Drip Coffee & Desserts$
Coffee / Glendale
Coffee and dessert, which is the correct order.
The Valley Buzz$Hidden gem
Coffee / Glendale
A local shop with a steady following.
Cactus Blossom Coffee$Hidden gem
Coffee / Glendale
Neighborhood coffee, done simply.

Throne Brewing$$
Brewery / Glendale
Top of the local brewery list.
Kitsune Brewing$$
Brewery / Glendale
A newer brewery with real ambition.
Front Pourch Brewing$$Hidden gem
Brewery / Glendale
Coffee and beer, west-side edition.
Copper Hop Ranch Brewery$$Hidden gem
Brewery / Glendale
A small west-side brewery with a loyal crowd.

Haus Murphy's$$
German / Historic Downtown
Schnitzel and steins in a Catlin Court bungalow. A Glendale institution, oompah included.
A Touch of European Cafe$$Hidden gem
European / Historic Downtown
Old-world cafe in a historic bungalow. Lovely for a slow lunch.
The Melting Pot$$$
Fondue / Glendale
Fondue for the occasion nights.
Dolce Vino Wine Bar$$Hidden gem
Italian + wine / Glendale
Chicken parm, cioppino, and staff who treat you like family.
Kimchi Korean BBQ$$
Korean / Glendale
Grill-at-the-table Korean barbecue.