Recently Opened Restaurants in the Phoenix Area

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Recently opened restaurants in the Phoenix area

Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it's returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place.

While plenty of diners like to visit the same restaurants every year, every month, or even every week, others also want to try something new. Consumers today are "looking for new flavor experiences that excite their palates and provide a respite from their daily routines," Stacey Kinkaid, the vice president of product development and innovation at US Foods, said in a statement. "The trend of global flavors demonstrates this as diners look for discovery and escape from the ordinary."

US Foods, a major domestic food service distributor, surveyed 1,000 people who reflect the demographic makeup of the general American population about their dining out and takeout habits in 2024. They found that the average person dines out about 4.6 times per month, up significantly from three times in 2023. Diners are going out to eat for a wide range of reasons, from socialization to enjoying the atmosphere, and from celebrating something special to avoiding the labor of cooking (and cleaning up afterward).

As for what types of restaurants they tend to dine in, at the top of the list is casual dining (69%), followed by fast food (55%) and fast casual (55%). Contemporary casual (38%) and bar and grills (30%) round out the top five.

Need some inspiration for your next meal out? Stacker compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in Phoenix in 2025 using data from Yelp, including details on how each restaurant is rated by diners and the types of cuisine they serve. Get ready to make some new restaurant plans!

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.

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Condesa

- Rating: 4.5/5 (2 reviews)
- Address: 130 North Central Ave. Ste 100 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Louisiana Fried Chicken And Wings

- Rating: 4.3/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 2737 West Indian School Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill

- Rating: 3.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 4445 East Thomas Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

Trolley Car Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1949 East Osborn Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

The Melt

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 12650 North Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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Flour & Thyme

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 114 West Adams St. Ste c103 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Diners, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Mixela

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 3410 North 24th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

Mister Pio

- Rating: 4.3/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 4502 East Thomas Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp

La Hamburguesa

- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 3555 West McDowell Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Trevor's Liquor

- Rating: 3.9/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 12820 North Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Pizza, Cigar Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Le Taco

- Rating: 3.9/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 521 West McDowell Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Blanco Cocina & Cantina

- Rating: 3.9/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 12750 North Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Tacos, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp