Location: Cave Creek
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Best Southwestern food near Cave Creek, Arizona, United States
Reviews on Southwestern food in Cave Creek, Arizona, United States. Cave Creek is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It is 27 mi (43 km) northeast of Phoenix. According to the 2010 census, the population of the town was 5,015.
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10. Palo Verde
Overall Ratings
4 based on 160 reviews
Palo Verde's Chef Winters introduces a contemporary southwestern-inspired menu, featuring unique and exciting new creations. Paired with pastry chef, Chef Keith's innovative taste for sweets, the combination of creative fulfillment and flavor leaves every
Reviewed By Cgyguy40
We had breakfast here every morning that we stayed at the Boulders. Toni, our server was incredible. Attentive, knowledgeable and relatable. The patio was perfect for some sunshine, conversation and breakfast. The menu was plentiful and the food was incredible and perfectly seasoned. My favourite was the Eggs Benedict - amazing flavours. Also, unlimited mimosas for $24 was a great deal!
9. The Horny Toad
Overall Ratings
4 based on 605 reviews
Cave Creek's Community Restaurant Since 1976. Located in historic Cave Creek serving award winning Fried Chicken, BBQ, Steaks and Strawberry Shortcake. Family friendly restaurant and pet friendly patio seating. Home of the Cave Creek's Christmas Company -
Reviewed By Stan5107
An afternoon in Cave Creek needs to have some time in the Horny Toad! Great lunch with excellent fried chicken and a BLT. Margaritas are very good. House fries are crispy and hot. Service was excellent
8. The Spotted Donkey Cantina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 750 reviews
Fresh, lively and energetic, the Spotted Donkey Cantina at el Pedregal is a Scottsdale original. Offering the best drinks, unique food and a festive atmosphere are quickly earning Spotted Donkey Cantina at el Pedregal a reputation as the place to dine in
Reviewed By TobRic
Six of us went to dinner for a birthday celebration at Spotted Donkey, we all live in the area. Hadnât been to the Spotted Donkey for sometime so thought we would give it a try again. Still very disappointed, extremely overpriced, ridiculous. The food was not good at all, probably one of the worst meals we all have had in months. The wine and drinks too are overpriced. Wonât return EVER againThank you for your review and for giving us a try. I am sorry you do not enjoy your experience with us. I guess every home run hitter strikes out once in a while.
7. Buffalo Chip Saloon
Overall Ratings
4 based on 460 reviews
Reviewed By Standrews05
This place is really quite something. The atmosphere here is quite electric with loud music and fairly decent food with everyone being happy and having a good time. The rodeo was great fun to watch also, if you wanted to you could watch that without paying anything, they mould easily charge an entry fee but donât. I would definitely recommend this to get the full American experience.
6. Harold's Cave Creek Corral
Overall Ratings
4 based on 596 reviews
In the 1930s, a man with the unlikely name of Johnny Walker built a bar called the Cave Creek Corral. Walkerâs creation was an instant sensation with cowboys, playboys, politicians and laborers who gathered to drink A-1 beers at wooden tables under wanted
Reviewed By MonyLux
I went to this very authentic place with some relatives from Phoenix. The food is good (I have eaten a Filet Mignon), the service very efficient. The staff is very very friendly. And the music extremely good (little bit too loud).You will find a wide variety of people and a very good atmosphere.I will come back for sure.
5. The Horny Toad
Overall Ratings
4 based on 605 reviews
Cave Creek's Community Restaurant Since 1976. Located in historic Cave Creek serving award winning Fried Chicken, BBQ, Steaks and Strawberry Shortcake. Family friendly restaurant and pet friendly patio seating. Home of the Cave Creek's Christmas Company -
Reviewed By Stan5107
An afternoon in Cave Creek needs to have some time in the Horny Toad! Great lunch with excellent fried chicken and a BLT. Margaritas are very good. House fries are crispy and hot. Service was excellent
4. El Encanto Mexican Patio Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 969 reviews
Reviewed By michaelgH424WI
We really enjoyed El Encanto. The setting is comfortable and relaxing and the service and food is very good. Lincoln was a wonderful server - and provided great guidance with the extensive menu. Chips and a variety of salsas start your meal. Watch for the hot one! For entrees we especially enjoyed the fajitas!Enjoyed the experience so well that when our family came to visit us while in Cave Creek, we took them for lunch. The venue is also great for kids.
3. Cartwright's Modern Cuisine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 394 reviews
Cartwrightâs Modern Cuisine honors the spirit of Arizonaâs ranching days with rustic yet upscale dining. Located on Saguaro Hill and overlooking Black Mountain and the Sonoran desert foothills, the restaurantâs ambience inside is as captivating as the set
Reviewed By madbeaut
This is a first class service, fantastic food, and chef/owners that care. We did the tasting menu and it was more than could have been expected. The flavors and menu were amazing. The chef personally delivered each dish and explained how it tied back to the local ingredients and wineries. We will be back and you should not pass this up. We highly recommend it!!! Hello and thank you for dining with us as well as taking the time to write a wonderful review! We are so happy to hear how much you enjoyed the Chef's Tasting Menu. If you are looking for a unique Arizona dining experience the Tasting Menu is definitely the way to go as the chef and his team are out foraging for wild, native foods to enhance each plate on the menu daily. Pairing those dishes with wines that come from the same areas seems like the best way to experience all that Cartwright's has to offer. Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you again soon.-Cody Heller, Owner
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2. Tonto Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1082 reviews
Tonto Bar & Grill is built on a strong foundation that transcends most restaurantsâ missions. Not only do we take great pride in our food, drinks and service â all of which are consistently outstanding â we also aim to preserve Arizonaâs heritage through
Reviewed By happytoberetired
Four of us went to the Tonto Bar and Grille for a special Saturday night couples dinner. We took advantage of something called Arizona Restaurant week, Sept.20-29, 2019. We arrived to our early dinner reservation and it was peaceful and quiet. We ate outside, under cover, looking at the beautiful golf course. This is really an extremely nice restaurant & beautiful setting? One couple split a 3 course meal and my wife & I each asked for our own meals. We asked our server when we 1st sat down if each couple could have their own separate bill, and she said âno problem.â I had the pre fixed 3 course $44 restaurant week meal, part of the restaurant week special pricing. For the appetizer, I had a single crab cake served with a special spicy warm delicious sauce on the side. It was great! My main meal was a 6 oz Tenderloin steak, grilled perfectly , a little side of mushrooms, asparagus cooked perfectly and a side of special potatoes. My meal was perfect. The other couple split the exact same thing I had. My wife went with the $44 special pre fixed meal. She had their Tonto house salad, Salmon for her main meal, served on a flat cooked green pepper, and a delicious side of some kind of flavored grain. She loved her dinner too. We all did. My dessert was a wonderful Creme Brûlée that was out of this world. Beautiful to look at as well as delicious to eat. My wife had the Lemon Meringue dessert and she loved it. The alcohol prices were fair. By the time we were done eating, the place got really loud. Our waitress brought over our separate bills and wouldnât you know, all of the other couples drinks were on our bill, which made for the only unpleasantry of the whole dinning experience. Our waitress did eventually untangle the bills and each couple paid accordingly. Parking is free, but a bit of a walk, especially if you are elderly. The parking area is also dark at night, all part of the Dark Sky policy of Cave Creek. We will definitely go back again.
Cave Creek Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Cave Creek
1. The Horny Toad
Overall Ratings
4 based on 605 reviews
Cave Creek's Community Restaurant Since 1976. Located in historic Cave Creek serving award winning Fried Chicken, BBQ, Steaks and Strawberry Shortcake. Family friendly restaurant and pet friendly patio seating. Home of the Cave Creek's Christmas Company -
Reviewed By Stan5107
An afternoon in Cave Creek needs to have some time in the Horny Toad! Great lunch with excellent fried chicken and a BLT. Margaritas are very good. House fries are crispy and hot. Service was excellent
