Experience AZ magazine is Arizona’s go-to travel and adventure guide, showcasing the best places to eat, stay, shop, explore and experience across the state. Here are five iconic Arizona restaurants you can try in Arizona.

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The Stockyards Restaurant

Established in 1919 by cattle baron Edward A. Tovrea, the Phoenix Stockyards was the world’s largest feedlot housing nearly 40,000 head of cattle. In 1947, The Stockyards Restaurant officially opened on the site and quickly became a favorite gathering place for all. In 2004, a team passionate about the Stockyards deep history painstakingly restored and revitalized the restaurant. The structure was recently added to the City of Phoenix Historical Register for both its central role in Arizona’s cattle industry and its relevant architectural style. Today, the Stockyards is a proud Valley landmark and one of Arizona’s most unique and in-demand dining destinations.

Information: stockyardssteakhouse.com

El Charro Cafe

A Tucson staple since 1922 and a semifinalist for a James Beard Award, El Charro has earned national attention for its authentic and flavorful Sonoran-Mexican food. True to their roots in the Southwest, carne seca still dries in the desert sun before making it’s way to guests plates, an old preservation method turned into a house specialty.

Information: elcharrocafe.com

Durant’s

This Downtown Phoenix classic is well known for their perfectly cooked steaks, iconic red booths, and generations of friendly service. For 75 years, Durant’s has been a family-owned cornerstone of the community. This legacy will continue for decades to come as the Mastro’s family recently took up the mantle of ownership at this Phoenix hotspot.

Information: durantsaz.com

Rock Springs Cafe

The history of Rock Springs Cafe starts long before the roads between Prescott and Phoenix were paved. Originally a stop for stagecoaches on Black Canyon trail, Rock Springs Cafe was established in the 1920s as a canvas-covered general store. Today, it’s impossible to miss the cafe’s eye-catching billboards along the route advertising their mouthwatering pies and barbecue.

Information: rockspringscafe.com

The Chuckbox

For an iconic Arizona bite, without breaking the bank, The Chuckbox is a must-see stop. Any ASU student can tell you, Chuckbox burgers  and chicken sandwiches are cooked over an open mesquite fire for the best Southwest flavor. The prices and the flavors aren’t the only things that are old school about Chuckbox, be sure to bring cash as that is the only payment accepted.

Information: thechuckbox.com