With its high-end resorts and spas, luxury department stores, and clean-cut golf courses, it is no wonder Scottsdale, Arizona, is such a popular destination — especially for bachelor and bachelorette parties. This being Arizona, it’s in the middle of the desert, but it’s far from the cartoon desert of Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner. For proof, all one has to do is consider the culinary scene and see just how good desert dining can be.
As someone obsessed with food, I jumped at the chance to experience food, drinks, and desserts around Scottsdale on a recent trip, and the city did not disappoint. Upon my arrival, the sun greeted me on a high beam, though the heat didn’t bother me too much coming from the summer temperatures in Florida. But I will say a nice cold drink or ice cream sounded so delicious as the first order of business.
For travelers looking for the best places to eat in Scottsdale — whether on a bachelor or bachelorette trip, a work event, or a weekend getaway — you’ll find what you’re looking for on this list.
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The first stop on my culinary trip was The Mission. The Mission is owned and operated by Chef Matt Carter, who owns four restaurants in Arizona. The Mission Old Town opened in 2008 and focuses on Latin cuisine. Take a trip to Spain, Mexico, and Central and South America while eating off this delicious menu. Start with handmade (right in front of you) guacamole that’s fresh, savory, and delicious.
For my main, I went with the crispy rock shrimp, which has raised my expectations for every shrimp taco I will have for the rest of my life. The shrimp were huge, and the crispy in its name did not lie — you could hear the crunch from a mile away. Let’s not forget the rocoto crema (a Peruvian pepper sauce), cotija, and the fresh cabbage that came with the shrimp. The Mission is a spot to go for a nice lunch or dinner, just make sure to have a reservation in the evening as it’s packed out the door.
The Mission: 3815 N Brown Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
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The Wine Collective is one of seven wine tasting rooms in Old Town Scottsdale. What makes this tasting room so different from the other six is that this is the only one-stop shop for Arizona wines. The Wine Collective has more than 40 wines you can taste and take home. Enjoy curated wine flight options like a Rosé All Day flight, Gold Rush flight (light and crisp wines), Bold and Beautiful flight (big red wines), Sweet and Savory flight, and, if you’re feeling wild, a Just Trust Me Flight where your wine concierge picks out a few Arizona wines for you.
The Wine Collective: 4020 N Scottsdale Rd suite 104, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
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