The Unassuming Town In Arizona That Has The Best Mexican Food Ever

Looking for your next favorite food destination? You won’t have to travel outside of Arizona to find it! Today, we’re going to take a look at one small Arizona town that is known for serving some of the best Mexican food in the state. If you’re curious where that could be, keep reading!

Please note, Chalo’s La Casa Reynoso is temporarily closed.

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Globe is a small town located in central Arizona, approximately two hours east of Phoenix via US-60. Historically a mining town, these hills also hold a fair amount of history and incredible food.

Locals know that small towns in this area of the state serve delicious Sonoran-style Mexican food but Globe stands out. And this town―with a population just over 7,500―is home to a dozen or so Mexican restaurants, many owned and operated by the same families for decades.

Everyone who stops by to dine in town has their favorite restaurant: La Casita for enchilada-style burros, El Ranchito for menudo, Burger House for red chile burros. This list goes on!

Restaurants like Guayo’s On The Trail, Chalo’s La Casa Reynoso, and J & R’s Reynoso El Rey represent a powerhouse of Mexican cuisine, known for meals that are delicious, filling, and comforting.

And perhaps it’s that idea of Arizona-style comfort food that keeps people from all across the state coming back for more.

If you're a fan of Globe's Mexican restaurants, which is your favorite and what do you like to order?

If you want to check out more awesome restaurants in Arizona’s small towns, read These 10 Roadside Restaurants In Arizona Are Worth Stopping For.

Monica Spencer

Monica is a Diné (Navajo) freelance writer and photographer based in the Southwest. Born in Gallup and raised in Phoenix, she is Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) and Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). Monica is a staff writer for Only In Your State, photo editor for The Mesa Legend, and previously a staff writer for The Navajo Post. You can reach her at monica.d.spencer@gmail.com.