The Food Network has given some serious love to Phoenix over the years— so we decided to brag roundup all the Greater Phoenix restaurants that have been featured.
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Features
Guy Fieri shows his Phoenix love with dozens of features on his Food Network Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The following restaurants have received a visit from Mr. Fieri himself:
Tortas Chano
Fieri asked to be a Tortas Chano's chimichanga ambassador after trying everything from the juicy tacos al pastor to the pineapple pork burritos.
39510 N. Daisy Mountain Drive, Anthem
Tortas Chano. Photo via Facebook
Los Taquitos
Guy loved the tacos at this family owned Phoenix restaurant, but we’re partial to the carnitas burrito.
4747 E. Elliot Road and 7000 N. 16th St., Phoenix
Over Easy
Admitting that the savory red-eye gravy was better than his own, Fieri claimed this breakfast restaurant with a Midwest touch was "dynamite."
4730 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
Giuseppe’s on 28th
A world-class musician turned chef cooks up signature dishes like Bolognese ragu, pork shanks, and ossu buco done three ways.
2824 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
La Piazza Al Forno
Guy stopped by this father-son operation to get his hands on the Italion Stallion, a pizza topped with sopressata, Parma prosciutto, Italian sausage, and pepperoni.
5803 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale
The Thumb
A gas station/ BBQ cafe hybrid isn't something you'd see everyday (or ever) until you dineat The Thumb. Guy visited this Scottsdale joint for their famous grits and smoked meats.
The Thumb. Photo via Facebook.
Matt’s Big Breakfast
This popular breakfast destination is worth the wait. Guy loves The Chop & Chick and the waffles. (He also chose Matt’s The Chop & Chick on The Best Thing I Ever Ate).
Haus Murphy’s
Guy Fieri came to Phoenix but got a taste of Germany at Haus Murphy's, owned by Chef Rose Hoffman who grew up in Munich. Make sure to get a taste of their ginormous beer pretzels or their sour German roast served with cabbage and potatoes.
5739 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale
Paradise Valley Burger Company
Picture a burger. Mouth watering, right? Now picture a burger that's country fried, smothered in gravy, and topped with fried onions. Guy Fieri practically licked the plate on this Arizona All-Stars episode.
4001 E. Bell Road #102, Phoenix
Joe’s Farm Grill
A Phoenix favorite, Joe's Farm Grill sits in the heart of downtown Gilbert and uses farm-fresh ingredients grown right on their property.
Joe's Farm Grill
Thee Pitt’s Again
Classic barbecue is served up in a rustic diner setting at Glendale's Thee Pitt's Again, where Guy sunk his teeth into the low-and-slow smoked pulled pork.
Curry Corner
Order the specialty Goat Karahi or the Tandoori chicken tikka at this Pakistani restaurant.
Perk Eatery
Famous for their Wine Country French Toast, Fieri instead opted for the breakfast enchiladas stuffed with tender pork shoulder.
6501 E. Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale
Andreoli Italian Grocer
Authentic Italian recipes passed through generations of the Andreoli family can be found in the Arizona desert. Guy Fieri feasted upon the homemade prosciutto.
Chino Bandido
A unassuming fusion of Mexican, Chinese, and Jamaican dishes are served at Chino Bandido, where the menu features over 90,000 mouth-watering combinations.
15414 N. 19th Ave., Suite K, Phoenix
DeFalco’s Italian Eatery
Using a century-old family recipe, DeFalco's in Scottsdale lured in Guy Fieri to try their Centurion calzone.
2334 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Barrio Café
Tilapia wrapped in banana leaves, Yucatan pulled pork, and chicken-stuffed chiles are just some of the tasty menu options at this local Mexican joint.
Barrio Cafe
The Duce
This retro downtown restaurant serves its food out of a vintage airstream, with options like mac-n-cheese muffins, beer can chicken, and s'mores cheesecake.
Bootleggers
Bootlegger is a modern American smokehouse with two valley locations for you to choose from. Guy visited this Phoenix favorite on an episode titled "Breakfast, Brisket, and Belly," where he fulfilled the belly segment with Bootlegger's mouthwatering pork belly.
7217 E. First St., Scottsdale
3375 E. Shea Blvd., Phoenix
La Santisma Gourmet Taco Shop
Famous for their Mexico-City style tacos, Guy tried the Nogada and the Oaxacan Black Mole Taco at this Phoenix favorite.
Sal's Gilbert Pizza
For a little slice of Italy in the Arizona desert, Fieri visited Sal's Gilbert Pizza in Phoenix. For the best of both worlds, try the lasagna pizza.
The Best Thing I Ever Ate Features
Many of the Food Network Chefs have also chosen dishes at Greater Phoenix restaurants for the show The Best Thing I Ever Ate. The following dishes have been featured:
Toffee Banofi Sundae from Sweet Republic
9160 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale
Sweet Republic
Rosa Pizza at Pizzeria Bianco
Carne Adovada at Los Dos Molinos
8646 S. Central Ave. and 1044 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix
The Kalamata Sandwich from Queen Creek Olive Mill
25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek
French Onion Soup from Zinc Bistro
15034 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Sticky Buns from El Chorro
5550 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley
El Chorro Sticky Buns
Waffle Dogs from Over Easy
9375 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale and 4730 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
Southern Fried Chicken from Mrs. White’s Golden Rule Café
The Chop & Chick from Matt’s Big Breakfast
Cupcake Wars Features
Three Phoenix cupcake connoisseurs have made their way on the Food Network's Cupcake Wars: a bake-off between the nations top bakeries.
Sweet Daddy Cupcakes
This Phoenix bakeshop tantalizes taste buds with their trademark red velvet flavor.
5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe
Urban Cookies
This local favorite defeated its competitors to take the crown on Cupcake Wars, with winning cake flavors like Orange Olive Oil Rose Water and Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese.
Urban Cookies
The Coffee Shop at Agritopia
Located on Gilbert's urban Agritopia, this coffee shop is known for more than just its caffeinated beverages. Their signature cupcakes have earned them a spot on Cupcake Wars three times.
50 States, 50 Pizzas Feature
The Parlor Pizzeria
Parlor Pizzeria staked its claim for Phoenix on the “50 States, 50 Pizzas” list. The particular pie named is the Salsiccia, that comes loaded with mozzarella, cheddar, grilled radicchio and locally sourced spicy pork sausage.
1916 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix
The Parlor Pizzeria
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