Southern Arizona Restaurants

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  • 1. Gathering Grounds

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    This colorful café and espresso bar, which also doubles as an art gallery featuring local artists, serves healthful breakfasts and soups, salads, and sandwiches through the late afternoon. Vegetarian options, like vegan burritos and spinach pesto wraps, are plentiful. Beverages include organic fair-trade coffees; ice cream, cakes, and cookies draw the local younger set.

    319 McKeown Ave., Patagonia, Arizona, 85624, USA
    520-394–2009

    Known For

    • Good coffee
    • Veggie and gluten-free items
    • Ice cream

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner, Credit cards accepted
  • 2. La Fonda

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    A Yuma institution, La Fonda opened as a tortilla factory in 1940, then added a colorful restaurant onto the original building in 1982; locals have been enjoying the carne asada, pollo asado, and chiles rellenos here ever since. Only canola oil is used (not lard), and all the sauces and marinades are made fresh, as are the corn tortillas, which many say are the best in town. Save room for the homemade desserts—the flan and fried ice cream are fabulous. Open for breakfast (served all day), lunch, and early dinner, La Fonda closes at 8 (7:30 on weekdays) so the employees can go home to their families.

    1095 S. 3rd Ave., Yuma, Arizona, 85364, USA
    928-783–6902

    Known For

    • Classic Mexican
    • Chipotle corn tortillas
    • Best place to buy fresh tortillas

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 3. La Unica

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    With reasonably priced Mexican favorites from morning 'til night, this humble eatery is a welcome surprise for anyone passing through. Don't let the weather-beaten exterior keep you from sampling tacos, burritos, tamales, and "shrimp cocktail" (served in a gazpacho-like soup)—they are all winners.

    142 N. Haskell Ave., Willcox, Arizona, 85643, USA
    520-384–0010

    Known For

    • Inexpensive Mexican classics
    • Generous portions
    • House-made tortillas
  • 4. Longhorn Restaurant

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    You won't find anything fancy at this friendly eatery just down the street from Big Nose Kate's Saloon, but you will find generous helpings of basic American and Mexican food at decent prices. The menu covers everything from breakfast to dinner with such entrées as omelets, burgers, steaks, tacos, and enchiladas. The food is a little bland, but the rustic environment and easy accessibility keep this longtime establishment in the running.

    501 E. Allen St., Tombstone, Arizona, 85638, USA
    520-457–3405

    Known For

    • American and Mexican favorites
    • Kid-friendly menu
    • Hearty breakfasts

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 5. Papago Café

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    For traditional Indian food like fry bread, tacos, and chili, or a hearty traditional breakfast, try the Papago Café, the only restaurant on a long stretch of highway. Bring cash—they don't take anything else.

    AZ 86, Sells, Arizona, 85634, USA
    520-383–3510

    Known For

    • Good fry bread and tacos
    • Fresh tortillas
    • Burgers and fries

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner Sat
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  • 6. The Garden Café

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    Before or after a visit to the Sanguinetti House Museum, this adjoining café is a good place to stop for breakfast or lunch. The charming dining spot features lush gardens and aviaries on the outdoor patio, historical photos on the walls, and a menu of homemade salads, soups, and sandwiches. Favorites include the quiche, served with homemade fruit bread, and the tortilla soup. Breakfasts are top-notch, too. One of the best times to visit is Sunday brunch—complete with carne asada, tortillas, potatoes, scrambled eggs, a layered ham-and-egg strata, breakfast meats, fruit, and dessert.

    250 S. Madison Ave., Yuma, Arizona, 85364, USA
    928-783–1491

    Known For

    • Tortilla soup
    • Fresh-baked bread and pastries
    • Brunch spot

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. Closed June–Sept. No dinner, Reservations not accepted, Credit cards accepted

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