Stephanie’s guidebook to central PHX

Stephanie
Stephanie’s guidebook to central PHX

Food scene

Delicious Sonoran cuisine in an intimate, upscale setting. Grab a seat at the bar and try one of their cocktails made with bacanora, mezcal and tequila. Featured in Esquire Magazine’s “40 Best New Restaurants in America 2021”.
Bacanora PHX
Delicious Sonoran cuisine in an intimate, upscale setting. Grab a seat at the bar and try one of their cocktails made with bacanora, mezcal and tequila. Featured in Esquire Magazine’s “40 Best New Restaurants in America 2021”.
As Peruvians, it is our duty to tell you about El Chullo! Wonderful family-run Peruvian restaurant. Our favorite dishes are the Causa Relleno (Pollo), Ceviche Mixto, Arroz con Pollo, and for dessert, Alfajores.
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El Chullo
2605 N 7th St
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As Peruvians, it is our duty to tell you about El Chullo! Wonderful family-run Peruvian restaurant. Our favorite dishes are the Causa Relleno (Pollo), Ceviche Mixto, Arroz con Pollo, and for dessert, Alfajores.
One of our favorites! Mouth-watering food, exceptional vegetarian options, and great prices.
Ethiopian Kitchen
1740 East McDowell Road
One of our favorites! Mouth-watering food, exceptional vegetarian options, and great prices.
Classic Thai snacks & noodle dishes served in laid-back, cozy digs, plus cocktails, wine & beer. 5 min from the house.
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Glai Baan
2333 E Osborn Rd
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Classic Thai snacks & noodle dishes served in laid-back, cozy digs, plus cocktails, wine & beer. 5 min from the house.
Locally sourced, seasonal American fare in a beautiful space with a modern industrial vibe. Try the eggplant meatballs!
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Ocotillo Restaurant
3243 N 3rd St
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Locally sourced, seasonal American fare in a beautiful space with a modern industrial vibe. Try the eggplant meatballs!
Best place to chill by the pool in central Phoenix! Book the night swim pass for $15, then order delicious Hawaiian-inspired eats straight to your lounge chair.
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Lylo Swim Club
400 W Camelback Rd
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Best place to chill by the pool in central Phoenix! Book the night swim pass for $15, then order delicious Hawaiian-inspired eats straight to your lounge chair.
The freshest fish in town. We LOVE their Banh mi sandwiches with salmon or tuna poke. 2 min from the house.
Nelson's Meat + Fish
2415 E Indian School Rd
The freshest fish in town. We LOVE their Banh mi sandwiches with salmon or tuna poke. 2 min from the house.
Our favorite is the Pizza Rosa, with pistachios!
Pizzeria Bianco
Our favorite is the Pizza Rosa, with pistachios!
Yummy sandwiches and freshly baked bread. Perfect if you’re planning a picnic.
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Noble Eatery
4525 N 24th St
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Yummy sandwiches and freshly baked bread. Perfect if you’re planning a picnic.
If you want to use the grill in the courtyard, stop here to get your organic, grass fed beef! (P.S. grilling tools are in the large planter next to the grill).
Arcadia Meat Market
3950 E Indian School Rd
If you want to use the grill in the courtyard, stop here to get your organic, grass fed beef! (P.S. grilling tools are in the large planter next to the grill).
This family-run Cambodian restaurant may be unassuming from the outside, but the food is phenomenal. Just 5 minutes from your guest suite.
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Reathrey Sekong
1312 E Indian School Rd
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This family-run Cambodian restaurant may be unassuming from the outside, but the food is phenomenal. Just 5 minutes from your guest suite.
Beloved family-owned taco spot serving Chihuahua-style street food.
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Tacos Chiwas
1028 East Indian School Road
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Beloved family-owned taco spot serving Chihuahua-style street food.
Contemporary takes on Mexican fare. Daily Happy Hour from 4-6pm. The churros are delicious.
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Gallo Blanco
928 E Pierce St
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Contemporary takes on Mexican fare. Daily Happy Hour from 4-6pm. The churros are delicious.
Visit the Farmer's Market on Saturday morning for fresh produce and delicious eats from local vendors! If you need to borrow cloth bags for your trip, we got you!
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Open Air Market
720 N Central Ave
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Visit the Farmer's Market on Saturday morning for fresh produce and delicious eats from local vendors! If you need to borrow cloth bags for your trip, we got you!

Coffee & Tea

Bohemian vibes, impressive tea selection, and excellent menu! Located on the artsy, historic Grand Avenue.
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Cha Cha's Tea Lounge
1229 Grand Ave
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Bohemian vibes, impressive tea selection, and excellent menu! Located on the artsy, historic Grand Avenue.
Tucked away in the courtyard of an adorable plant shop. Get a coffee and a house plant to go!
Caffio Espresso Bar
Tucked away in the courtyard of an adorable plant shop. Get a coffee and a house plant to go!

Nature

Chock-full of gorgeous trails. We love starting at the trailhead at Lincoln & 32nd Street. The parking lot is usually full, so we park across the street in the Starbucks plaza (this is technically not allowed, so please do so at your own risk / consider taking an Uber instead!) Pro tip: download the AllTrails app if you love planning ahead!
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Phoenix Mountain Preserve
2701 Piestewa Peak Drive
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Chock-full of gorgeous trails. We love starting at the trailhead at Lincoln & 32nd Street. The parking lot is usually full, so we park across the street in the Starbucks plaza (this is technically not allowed, so please do so at your own risk / consider taking an Uber instead!) Pro tip: download the AllTrails app if you love planning ahead!
Drive to the top for stunning sunset views of all of Phoenix!
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South Mountain Park
10919 South Central Avenue
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Drive to the top for stunning sunset views of all of Phoenix!

Culture

A true Phoenix treasure! Locally-owned, Latinx Bilingual bookstore with an amazing collection of books, zines, and more. Check out their website for a rundown of upcoming open mic nights, poetry readings, and community meetings.
Palabras Bilingual Bookstore
906 W Roosevelt St
A true Phoenix treasure! Locally-owned, Latinx Bilingual bookstore with an amazing collection of books, zines, and more. Check out their website for a rundown of upcoming open mic nights, poetry readings, and community meetings.
Free entry every Wednesday from 3-9pm!
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Фениксский художественный музей
1625 N Central Ave
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Free entry every Wednesday from 3-9pm!
Dedicated tot he advancement of American Indian art. Check out the new Substance of Stars exhibit!
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Музей Херд
2301 N Central Ave
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Dedicated tot he advancement of American Indian art. Check out the new Substance of Stars exhibit!
Forward-thinking art space founded by Indigenous women.
CahokiaPhx SocialTech + ArtSpace
707 North 3rd Street
Forward-thinking art space founded by Indigenous women.

Mindfulness & Body

No-frills spot for amazing massage at unbeatable prices. They do foot reflexology, chair massages, and fully-body massages. Make sure you call ahead; they generally don’t take walk-ins.
Sunshine Foot Spa&Massage
2824 E Indian School Rd
No-frills spot for amazing massage at unbeatable prices. They do foot reflexology, chair massages, and fully-body massages. Make sure you call ahead; they generally don’t take walk-ins.
My favorite yoga spot in town. Check their 7.30pm Candlelight Flow to Zen class if you want to float on a cloud to sleep.
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Urban Yoga
2024 E Lexington Ave
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My favorite yoga spot in town. Check their 7.30pm Candlelight Flow to Zen class if you want to float on a cloud to sleep.
Community acupuncture on a sliding scale of $27-$57/session.
Phoenix Community Acupuncture
3806 N 3rd St
Community acupuncture on a sliding scale of $27-$57/session.
Black-owned wellness center with acupunture, massage, reiki, and more!
MAA Wellness Center
3146 E Wier Ave
Black-owned wellness center with acupunture, massage, reiki, and more!
Women-owned boutique studio with excellent strength, cardio, and pilates reformer classes. It’s a safe, body-positive place that gives space and care to a diverse range of bodies.
TriCore Fitness
1824 E Indian School Rd
Women-owned boutique studio with excellent strength, cardio, and pilates reformer classes. It’s a safe, body-positive place that gives space and care to a diverse range of bodies.

Bars

Vibesy spot for a late-night cocktail
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Gracie's Tax Bar
711 N 7th Ave
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Vibesy spot for a late-night cocktail