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 amazing casual dining spots that are featured in the latest issue of Experience AZ.
Federal Pizza
Federal Pizza is a midcentury-modern themed restaurant specializing in wood fired pizzas, sandwiches, pastas and salads. This pizza spot’s selection of wines, old school wine coolers and craft beer on tap and in bottles are not to miss. Pick from a wide menu featuring meatballs+crispy polenta (crispy cheesy polenta, pomodoro sauce, basil and grana padano), Manifesto pizza (red sauce, cheese blend, fennel, mushroom trio, italian sausage, goat cheese), and Garganelli (broccolini, lemon basil pesto cream sauce, pine nuts, oven roasted tomatoes, crushed red pepper, grana padano). A meal at Federal Pizza guarantees good food, good energy and a new favorite.
Information: federalpizza.com
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Truland Burgers & Greens
Using only all-natural antibiotic- and hormone-free beef from Niman Ranch, curb the burger craving at Truland Burger & Greens in Tucson. Enjoy a bite at the full-service restaurant with an indoor dining area, pet-friendly patio seating and a bar off Oracle Road. Experience Arizona recommends trying the Homestyle Mac & Cheese.
Information: trulandburgers.com
Taco Viva
Bringing an authentic Mexican taco stand experience to Arizona, Taco Viva is the place to get delicious, fresh food. Featuring flavors from all over Mexico, Northern Mexico in the carne asada, Al pastor flavor and process straight from a Mexico City street corner. Be sure to try everything “Con Todo”, which means that it includes salsa, guacamole, onion and cilantro.
Information: tacoviva.com
Mensho Ramen
Founded in 2005 by ramen master Tomoharu Shono, Mensho is the perfect introduction to traditional Japanese cuisine in a relaxed setting. Mensho is directly connected with farms and Kura (Japanese traditional storehouses) in order to use fresh seasonal ingredients. Enjoy ramen with flavorful toppings like Wagyu beef, lamb and ajitama eggs in the heart of Phoenix.
Information: mensho.com
Dark Sky Brewing Co.
Named in honor of its home in Flagstaff, in the world’s first International Dark Sky Place, Dark Sky Brewing is crafting a beer selection that is as unique and beautiful as every star, meteor and comet seen from Lowell Observatory’s telescopes. Created by Flagstaff locals, Dark Sky Brewing brings together community, good food and great beer.
Information: darkskybrewing.com
