Food is my favorite part of travel! To tell you the truth, I don’t have the most diverse of pallets (order the chicken tenders and fries mostly type), but I do like to attempt to try new foods! Arizona has an amazing food scene! From old-school diners to modern smoothie bars, it has something for everyone!
During our time in Arizona, Sam and I took a day to explore the historical Route 66. Route 66 goes right through the heart of Arizona. And what better way to visit this historical highway, than right where it started? About an hour’s drive west from Flagstaff, visit Seligman. Enjoy a day exploring the many shops from the past, taking photos with the “cars with eyes”, inspiration for Pixar’s Cars!
While we explore this Historical highway, we wanted to have our very own food tour! We picked the top-rated restaurants and diners that were visited by Food Network’s Guy Fieri. Researched a genre of foods to try, and picked some near and farther away. We also picked places that were known for their breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Ok time to get started…
Breakfast Cafe
We started our day in Flagstaff, Arizona. Our first stop was breakfast at Brady’s Cafe. A cozy, downtown gem, serving the most classic made-from-scratch dishes! The atmosphere was laid back and our waiter treated you as if you were a member of their family coming over for a meal. Because there were so many delicious options on the menu, we asked for their top breakfast recommendation. Their choice: Biscuits and gravy.
To be honest, this would never be my first choice for a breakfast meal. However, when I say this was the yummiest biscuits and gravy I have had, would be the understatement of the year! I am no food critic, but this was made to perfection. No soggy bread and the added crunch and texture of the sausage was a cherry on top
We also tried their mimosa flight. Which consisted of your classic mimosa, Tropical mimosa (pineapple juice, orange juice, and grenadine), Poinsettia (cranberry juice), and my personal favorite: Bellini (peach nectar).
Pro tip: parking is scarce around the Cafe, so plan time ahead to get a space!
Salsa Brava Restaurant
Next stop: lunch! I am being serious when I say, I have never had better Mexican food! Salsa Brava is top-quality starting with their mouth-watering homemade salsas (ranging from mild to spicy). This restaurant is listed among the Food Network’s “Top Places to Eat in Flagstaff” and was featured in Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. So you know it is not just my biased opinion. 🙂
After many minutes of deciding, I went with the Route 66 Street Tacos with shrimp. These were to die for! The two soft tacos served with roasted corn rice & pinto beans were just enough to fill me up but left me wanting more! I need to come back here asap to have these again!
Another amazing dish to try is the NAVAJO TACO (WHAT GUY ATE). Traditional frybread filled with pinto beans, mixed cheeses smoked chicken (or your choice of protein). Topped with: green chile (hot) or red chile (mild), lime crème, and cilantro. Get in my belly!
Dinner and Dessert
Because of our other experiences on food tours, we knew to take a break from stuffing our faces before heading to our next eatery. About an hour’s drive west of Flagstaff is the town of Seligman. You will find many similar towns as you drive along the Historical Route 66. But this one is special. It is the birthplace of the historical highway. It is also known to be the inspiration behind Pixar’s Cars. (If you are anything like me, I love to visit movie locations).
After exploring the shops and sites of Seligan we stopped by Snowcap. This is one of Route 66’s top historical eateries and roadside attractions. To bring guests to his restaurant owner, Juan Delgadillo sliced the roof off of a 1936 Chevrolet, decorated it with paint, horns, and various tokens, and even an artificial Christmas tree in the rear of the car! You can still see his car on display.
Back to the food tour! Snowcap offers your classic American diner foods: Hamburgers, hotdogs, tacos, and even fish sandwiches. You can add fries or chips and salsa to any meal. And don’t forget your Route 66 burger!
Of course, we could do a food tour without getting dessert. Snowcap also offers a variety of shakes, and malts including mocha, oreo, hot fudge, pineapple, cherry, coffee, and even orange! If you don’t like the sound of those try one of their floats, sundaes, or snow cones! We tried the classic vanilla and chocolate swirl shake. and it was gone before we got back to our car.
This was one of the most fun food tours I have done. (Even if it was made up by Sam and me). If you find yourself in Flagstaff, Arizona, or want to explore Route 66. I highly recommend these must-try foodie destinations!
Additional Things To Do In Arizona
Trying out hiking in the Sedona area! The unique rock formations and stunning cliffs are just a few things this destination has to offer.
Or visit the meteor crater. Stop by the World’s best-preserved impact site! Walk in the footsteps of US Astronauts and experience the enormous size of the crater.
You can only plan a trip to see Arizona’s three National Parks: Saguaro is full of life: lizards, owls, and Gila monsters; plus rare desert blooms, and even desert tortoises.
Petrified Forest, Stop at the stunning overlook at Jasper Forest – this is a 360-panoramic view of the park. Get a taste of the painted desert as you soak in those glorious views.
And the Grand Canyon, The entire Canyon is bigger than the state of Rhode Island however, the national park only covers a small portion of the Canyon. There is nothing like seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time. The depth, magnitude, and immense scale are hard to capture in words and pictures.
It is also important to keep the sun off your face and out of your eyes. Making your outdoor adventures must more enjoyable. Here is the hat I wore on our Arizona trip!
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