Chandler is where the soul of Arizona’s cattle and cotton past meets the tech-driven future. Colorful murals, pedestrian-friendly plazas, and top chefs make this Palm-treed oasis a food destination to rival any big city—truly “The New Southwest.”
1. Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant
Founded in 1919, Serrano’s is the city’s heritage kitchen: abuelas, executives, and multigenerational families all devour combo platters of green corn tamales, handmade flour tortillas, chile relleno plates, and red chile beef.
A weekday line forms at lunch for the “Special”—enchiladas, rice, beans, a sopapilla with honey—and nobody leaves without a to-go box.
Loyalty is strong here: bartenders know regulars’ favorite margarita blends, and every family has their “birthday memory.”
2. The Brickyard Downtown
Chic, modern, and fun, The Brickyard sets the bar for New American experiments: pork belly bao, duck poutine, roasted beet salad with goat cheese, tempura-fried shrimp tacos, and truffle fries.
The cocktail program is second to none; mixologists host “Spirit Schools” and seasonal tastings, and every local food influencer has a favorite small plate. The vibe: urban, endlessly lively, yet always approachable.
3. Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta
Chandler’s comfort food icon—East Valley families grow up on Floridino’s pizza muffins (mini-dough cups oozing cheese, pepperoni, and sauce). Full pies are crispy and crave-worthy, pastas come in massive portions, and the calzone is the size of your forearm.
It’s where Little League teams come after the championship (win or lose!) and where office groups gather for “lunch for ten.”
Service is quick, portions are laughter-inducing, and there’s always a tray of muffins headed out for takeout.
4. Hash Kitchen
Here, brunch is a lifestyle. DJ music, a massive build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, Fruity Pebbles pancakes, cannoli French toast, and pancake flights are just a few reasons lines stretch out the door.
The environment is party-forward, with servers dancing and the chef high-fiving regulars.
For those in need of recovery: try the hash—classic corned beef or Southwest with green chili, all topped with eggs your style.
5. Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant
Elegant, compact, and serious about craftsmanship, Shimogamo is Chandler’s sushi heaven.
The kitchen sources fresh ocean fish daily, creating omakase platters, delicate sashimi, cooked Japanese specialties like chawanmushi egg custard, and desserts like matcha ice cream.
The lighting is soft, the mood is reverential, and for special nights, call ahead for the chef’s custom tasting.
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