Neighborhood kitchens south of Osborn Road: Los Sombreros, Birria's and Chispa's for Mexican, DeFalco's for Italian deli food, plus Sphinx Date Co. and Fate Brewing.
Order The tuna melt with hatch chile, oaxaca cheese and chimichurri, or a poke bowl.
Chula Seafood South Scottsdale is a family-run fish market and restaurant on Roosevelt Street, known for a tuna melt with hatch chile and Oaxaca cheese.
Order The two-quesabirria combination plate, crisp outside and gooey inside.
Birria's Mexican Food and Bar on McDowell Road in south Scottsdale is a family-run cantina, with quesabirria tacos and a double quesabirria combo plate.
Order The traditional chile relleno, then Mexican chocolate cream pie.
Los Sombreros on Scottsdale Road in south Scottsdale has served Mexican food since 1994, with a traditional chile relleno and weekly taco specials.
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Order The five-course seasonal tasting menu from chef Jabari Corbin.
Atlas Bistro in Scottsdale is a BYOB dining room on Scottsdale Road, open more than 25 years, serving a five-course tasting menu that changes with the season.
Order A hand-crafted Italian sandwich at lunch, or a classic plate of pasta at dinner.
DeFalco's Italian Eatery, Grocery & Deli in south Scottsdale pairs hand-crafted sandwiches, pizza and calzones with an Italian grocery, run by one family.
Order The escargot en caps with garlic and olive oil, then the day's fresh fish.
The Salt Cellar on Hayden Road in south Scottsdale is a seafood restaurant of more than 50 years, three levels down, known for its escargot en caps.
Echo Coffee on 68th Street in Scottsdale is a coffee shop and roastery with a dog-friendly patio, baked dog treats and organic whole-bean coffee to take home.
Order Cupcakes and soft serve
BEG Bakery & Creamery at Thomas Road and 68th Street in Scottsdale bakes butter-free, egg-free, gluten-free plant-based goods and serves soft serve.
Order Almond croissant
Chacónne Patisserie on Roosevelt Street in south Scottsdale is Mark Chacón's first storefront, known for almond croissants, cardamom buns and fermented dough.
Order Blueberry old fashioned
The Local Donut on Hayden Road in Scottsdale sells raised, cake and filled doughnuts, with a blueberry old fashioned as the house special and monthly flavors.
On this list, shown aboveEcho Coffee
Order A pint of cold beer and a game of pool or darts, with a local band on some nights.
TT Roadhouse on 68th Street is a Scottsdale punk and biker dive with pool, darts, cold beer, local bands and doors open from 12:00 until 02:00 every day.
Order Street tacos at $3.25 each, or the carne asada fries.
Chispa's Fast & Fresh on Thomas Road in Scottsdale works from a former liquor store's drive-thru window, serving street tacos, flautas and carne asada fries.
Also on this listChula Seafood South Scottsdale
Order A house beer from the tap list, such as the Fateful IPA or the Helles Lager.
Fate Brewing Company's Scottsdale brewpub at Scottsdale and McDowell roads pours house-brewed beer from a 15-barrel brewhouse, with a patio and kitchen.
Sphinx Date Co. Palm & Pantry in Scottsdale sells Arizona Medjool dates, dried fruit, nuts and local pantry goods on Hayden Rd; the brand dates to 1951.
Also on this listDeFalco's Italian Eatery, Grocery & Deli
Order A build-your-own pizza at $12 or a Margherita at $14, with a basket of wings for $8 or $9.
C.A.P. Pizza & Wings on Granite Reef Road in Scottsdale is a skate-themed neighborhood pizza spot with build-your-own pies from $12 and wings at $8 and $9.
Also on this listChispa's Fast & FreshBirria's Mexican Food and BarDeFalco's Italian Eatery, Grocery & Deli
Order Brunch plates and coffee drinks from the daily menu; order ahead online for pickup.
The Eleanor on Hayden Road in south Scottsdale is a mid-century-style brunch restaurant with sit-down tables, a grab-and-go counter and a shaded patio.
On this list, shown aboveTT Roadhouse
