The 20 Best Restaurants In Phoenix - Phoenix - The Infatuation

"This Garfield diner has a nostalgic vibe that makes it feel like you’re walking into the smoking section at your family’s favorite restaurant in the 1980s. Sure, Sidewinder does cheap late night eats. The back patio is a solid spot for slurping down a Bud Heavy. And there’s just nine stool seats inside. But it’s not your average greasy spoon. Sidewinder’s appeal is in its Southwestern dive aesthetic—there’s Marlboro signs on the walls, cow skulls hanging above the bar and front door, and lots of neon inside and outside. And there’s a menu to match the outlaw country atmosphere. The Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and the Elote Ribs, each will set you back a ten spot, are about as fancy as it gets here. There’s also the all-beef frank Chili Dog, Frito Pie (served in the bag, like), and the $5 Cheap Sloppy Joe—which requires two hands and a pile of napkins." - lauren topor