This Arizona Mexican restaurant was named No. 1 in US — and 7 more made the top 100

Yelp released its Top 100 Places to Eat in the US 2024 and eight Arizona eateries made the cut. The annual list covered a host of restaurants from fine dining to food trucks and everything in between.

This is the 11th year Yelp has released a Top 100 Places to Eat and the fourth year it asked for community recommendations. Yelp community managers and trend experts gathered data generated by the community of users to curate the final list.

This year, there was representation from around the state with restaurants in metro Phoenix, Kingman and Tucson, which was home to the number one spot in the country. Here's a look at all the Arizona restaurants that made Yelp's best of 2024 list.

Metro Phoenix restaurants that made Yelps' Top 100 list

De Babel in Scottsdale ranked No. 14

The owners of this Mediterranean restaurant are natives of Jordan who grew up in Dubai. In a tongue and cheek manner, they call it "Lebanese, Jordanian with Dubai twist."

Rating: 4.8 stars from 490 reviews.

Reviewer comment: Alexandria D. wrote: "I come here weekly and I could not recommend this place more! They are amazing!!!! The staff is always friendly, service is quick even when busy, and the food is consistent. Also the pricing for the amount of food is unbeatable. I love everything about De Babel. You won't be disappointed!"

Details: 14884 N. Pima Road, Suite 106, Scottsdale. 844-256-0254, de-babel.com.

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Cocina Madrigal in Phoenix ranked No. 52

Cocina Madrigal landed the number one spot on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2022. This year, it's back as the most-reviewed restaurant with more than 4,100 reviews.

Rating: 4.6 stars from 4,228 reviews.

Reviewer comment: Laurie K. wrote: "I am not sure what magical voodoo is happening in the kitchen, but everything I have had is fantastic. I am currently on a mushroom enchilada binge. They are SO GOOD. The tacos are right up there with the best around. And that's saying something in this town.

"Definitely start with an appetizer. I am particularly in love with the Oaxaca Fundido. My 'keto friend' makes that her meal and has to stab me in the hand with her fork to keep me from nicking it. It's totally worth the pain!

"Do not dismiss this little gem in South Phoenix!"

Details: 4044 S. 16th St., Phoenix. 602-243-9000, cocinamadrigal.com

Worth Takeaway in Mesa ranked No. 36

This little gem is one of our 2024 essential metro Phoenix restaurants. And clearly the Yelpers agree.

Rating: 4.7 stars from 1,372 reviews.

Reviewer comment: Vernee D. wrote: "Can you even come to Downtown Mesa without stopping by Worth Takeaway?? We love this Downtown staple and have been coming here consistently since we moved here in 2018.

"Ample parking behind the building and street parking - you can order ahead - they have breakfast daily!!!

"We love their sandwiches and the quality of food top tier. Service is great and the owners are awesome and really care for their craft. Definitely stop by - it's worth it!"

Details: 218 W. Main St., Mesa. 480-833-2180, worthtakeaway.com.

The Kingman restaurant that made Yelp's Top 100 list

Sirens Cafe & Custom Catering ranked No. 85

Sirens serves scratch-made sandwiches, quiches, soups and desserts.

Rating: 4.6 stars from 226 reviews.

Reviewer comment: Peggy O. wrote: "What a gem! Great food and terrific service."

Details: 419 E. Beale St., Kingman. 928-753-4151, sirenscafe.com.

Restaurants in Tucson that made Yelps' Top 100 list

Tumerico in Tucson ranked No. 1

Tumerico is a vegetarian Mexican restaurant from chef Wendy Garcia, a James Beard Award semifinalist in 2023 for Best Chef — Southwest. Garcia describes her food as "feeling like home."

Rating: 4.8 stars from 1,021 reviews.

Reviewer comment: Mell S. wrote: "Everything about this place is amazing! As a non vegetarian their food is fantastic! Amazing flavors in every bite of your food. Service was great! Many tables for you and friends to sit. 10/10."

Details: 2526 E. Sixth St., Tucson. 520-240-6947, 402 E. Fourth St., Tucson. 520-392-0224, tumerico.com.

Buendia Breakfast & Lunch in Tucson ranked No. 39

Buendia also made it on Yelp's Top 100 in 2023.

Rating: 4.7 stars from 272 reviews.

Reviewer comment: Russell B. gave this restaurant an unofficial 6 stars and wrote: "I highly recommend this place, and hope out-of-towners make their way here because Buendia Breakfast and Lunch Cafe is Tucson's newest culinary gem."

Details: 2530 N. First Ave., Tucson. 520-849-8487.

Baja Cafe in Tucson ranked No. 50

Baja Cafe also appeared on Food Network's Top Places to Eat.

Rating: 4.6 stars from 1,399 reviews.

Reviewer comment: Elizabeth M. wrote: "One of the best huevos rancheros I've had! Snickerdoodle pancake is also amazing but very large and rich, so definitely something worth splitting with the table. Our server was very friendly, and the back outdoor patio was a nice surprise. Very excited to go back and try some of the other menu items :)"

Details: 7002 E. Broadway Blvd., 520-495-4772, bajacafetucson.com.

La Chaiteria in Tucson ranked No. 68

This vegan-friendly restaurant is also owned and operated by chef Wendy Garcia.

Rating: 4.7 stars from 131 reviews.

Reviewer comment: Maria R. wrote: "My husband wants to move to Tucson just to be close to La Chaiteria. Why? The beans, mostly. This is a must-eat-at restaurant for vegans and vegetarians, although they are not a fully vegan or vegetarian restaurant."

Details: 1002 W. Congress St., Tucson. 520-400-7127, lachaiteria.com.

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