5 Best Restaurants in Northwest Arizona, Arizona

This always-hopping taquería in the nondescript Basha's Shopping Center serves reliably good Mexican food. It's not fancy, but the clean and comfortable short-order joint turns out tasty tacos, burritos, tostadas, enchiladas, and taquitos served with chicken, grilled fish, carne asada, and other meat and veggie options. Six different salsas at the salsa bar add a bit of spice to the mix.

A popular and quirky spot for hearty Mexican and American fare in downtown Holbrook since the 1940s, this restaurant is perfect for huevos rancheros, chiles rellenos, Navajo tacos, or a chicken-fried steak meal en route to nearby Petrified Forest National Park.

Pairing great service with reasonable prices, this downtown locals' favorite fills up fast, especially for breakfast, thanks to its eggs Benedict dishes, biscuits and eggs, and loaded pancakes. The varied menu of lunch and dinner standards includes burgers with barbecue sauce, cheddar, and smoked bacon; meat loaf; pot roast stroganoff; and homemade soups and desserts.

This popular spot—even Oprah and Gayle King stopped here—serves up road food with a '50s flair for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The jukebox spins favorites, and tributes to Elvis and Marilyn Monroe adorn the walls in this old-fashioned diner decked out in bright turquoise and hot pink. Expect moderate prices on burgers, milkshakes, and the root beer that is made on-site.

An unassuming roadhouse along Route 66 in Seligman, Westside Lilo's is a must for exceptionally well-prepared, hearty short-order cooking. The prodigious breakfast burritos, green-chile stew, hefty cheeseburgers, and famously massive cinnamon buns are a hit with regulars and tourists. One "slice" of the famous carrot cake is equal to three or four slices at most restaurants.