Best Southwest American Restaurants in Central Scottsdale

Food is excellent. Service is excellent. Fresh and delicious food, fantastic margaritas, and a beautiful view have brought me back to Rita’s over the past 13 years every time I am in Paradise Valley. Even more important —the staff at Rita’s have always helped to provide safe meals and desserts for my daughter who has tree nut allergies. My favorite restaurant!

We come here every year on Dec 26th and after all this time, it doesn't disappoint. Even though it's a big place - the pandemic patio has been integrated into the main space - and there are many parties of 6 or more around the holidays, service is friendly and attentive, and food is consistently good. We ordered the trout, the fried chicken, and the green chile mac + cheese, and all were excellent. Also, glad to see that they still have the cornbread on the menu.

Our 5th Holiday buffet at La Fogara Kitchen. The food was excellent, and the service was outstanding. Always a superior experience for any special day.

This was our 3rd time at Herb Box, freaking love this place! Always so delicious and wonderful people. Will continue to visit as much as possible!

Went here for the Christmas pop up, very cute! Only thing I recommend is on the BLVD Website it states reservations can be made 14 days in advance. However, OpenTable only allows 7 days in advance. This might deter and confuse some patrons, otherwise very cute place with tasty drinks to get you in the holiday spirit!! 🎄❤️🎅🍸