Curtis’s Local Guide
Food scene
A casual family-owned pizzeria with thick crust & lots of cheese. Go for lunch and you can get pizza by the slice.
77 locals recommend
Barro's Pizza
6663 E McDowell RdA casual family-owned pizzeria with thick crust & lots of cheese. Go for lunch and you can get pizza by the slice.
This cantina-style Mexican taqueria is a local hot spot. Their shrimp taco and "Flying Saucer" are delicious!
10 locals recommend
Boca Taqueria
1249 N Greenfield RdThis cantina-style Mexican taqueria is a local hot spot. Their shrimp taco and "Flying Saucer" are delicious!
Although small, this eatery packs a big punch! Try the crispy chicken sandwich-- you won't be disappointed.
42 locals recommend
Worth Takeaway
218 W Main StAlthough small, this eatery packs a big punch! Try the crispy chicken sandwich-- you won't be disappointed.
Topo is a small food stand in the middle of busy downtown Gilbert. Be prepared to sit outside while you enjoy some delicious burritos and prickly pear soft-serve ice cream.
13 locals recommend
Topo Arizona
301 N Gilbert RdTopo is a small food stand in the middle of busy downtown Gilbert. Be prepared to sit outside while you enjoy some delicious burritos and prickly pear soft-serve ice cream.
A family selling tacos out of their backyard grew into this local chain. It's a staple in the valley, and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
31 locals recommend
Backyard Taco - Mesa North
1524 E University DrA family selling tacos out of their backyard grew into this local chain. It's a staple in the valley, and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
A delicious brunch spot that is loved by all the locals. Whether you go for breakfast or lunch, you must get their famous bread pudding.
23 locals recommend
Crackers & Co Cafe
1325 N Greenfield RdA delicious brunch spot that is loved by all the locals. Whether you go for breakfast or lunch, you must get their famous bread pudding.
Things to Do
This local aquarium is a fun way to spend an afternoon. Between the aquatic animals and special exhibits, everyone will enjoy the aquarium.
603 locals recommend
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaThis local aquarium is a fun way to spend an afternoon. Between the aquatic animals and special exhibits, everyone will enjoy the aquarium.
Fine tune your putting skills at this local mini golf course. Day or
night, this place is "on par".
134 locals recommend
Golfland Sunsplash
155 W Hampton AveFine tune your putting skills at this local mini golf course. Day or
night, this place is "on par".
Bowling, arcade games, laser tag, a movie theater-- Fat Cats has it all! Our favorite tip: $5 movies all day on Tuesdays!
15 locals recommend
FatCats Mesa
5846 E Longbow PkwyBowling, arcade games, laser tag, a movie theater-- Fat Cats has it all! Our favorite tip: $5 movies all day on Tuesdays!
This park boasts a unique playground, a splash pad operating during the warmer months, & lots of grass for a picnic with a great view of the Cubs' spring training facility.
15 locals recommend
Riverview Park Kids playground
2100 W Rio Salado PkwyThis park boasts a unique playground, a splash pad operating during the warmer months, & lots of grass for a picnic with a great view of the Cubs' spring training facility.
A moderate hike in the middle of Scottsdale. Bring lots of water and enjoy the views of the city. The trail opens at sun rise and closes at sun down.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveA moderate hike in the middle of Scottsdale. Bring lots of water and enjoy the views of the city. The trail opens at sun rise and closes at sun down.
Go back in time with this "dinner and a show". Cheer on your favorite knight in a tournament of events including jousting and sword fighting, while eating a medieval meal with your hands.
56 locals recommend
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
9051 East Vía de VenturaGo back in time with this "dinner and a show". Cheer on your favorite knight in a tournament of events including jousting and sword fighting, while eating a medieval meal with your hands.