Downtown Dining

Tediberto's, a vegan Mexican restaurant on Roosevelt Row, is a better spot for a midnight snack than a full dinner.

Maryanne Gille wanted to do something different from other food trucks, so she hitched a brightly colored trailer to her convertible and began Stick-A-Berry, a unique food truck that offers three varieties of fruit dipped in chocolate and covered in toppings.

A newcomer to Food Truck Fridays, The Uprooted Kitchen provides a locally grown option for vegetarians -- and those just looking to eat healthy. The truck has been a longtime dream for owners Chad and Erin Romanoff, who have always shared a love for healthy food.

Squash Blossom, a recent addition to the Phoenix dining scene, offers healthy options from local vendors using fresh produce and ingredients. To appeal to a variety of customers they have included a full-service coffee and espresso bar in a separate cafe space.

America’s Taco Shop is one of the best places in Central Phoenix to find quality Mexican food without breaking your budget. The restaurant is beyond walking distance for ASU students, but it's a solid option for those looking for an inviting place to eat.

Rice Paper, a charming Asian restaurant in midtown Phoenix, offers unusual drinks, appetizers and entrees that might make downtown residents excited about an upcoming sister restaurant called Bonjour Vietnam opening in the Hotel San Carlos.

The Phoenix food-truck scene has exploded in recent years, giving rise to a number of culinary stars serving up crafty creations throughout the Valley each week.

Downtown Phoenix is experiencing an exciting time of growth, which is good news for happy hour fans looking for a good deal on drinks.

Downtown and midtown Phoenix are home to nationally acclaimed dining options. Here are some of our top picks from years of reviews.

Taking over the space that was formally Vitamin T, Fuego continues the tradition of supplying downtown with alternative Latin-inspired food. However, the food may be overpriced for those not taking advantage of the restaurant's happy hour specials.