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The 12 Best Lunch Spots In Cave Creek

Updated: September 21, 2022

These cafes, food trucks, and restaurants make lunchtime our favorite time in Cave Creek! We analyzed the top blogs, restaurant review sites, and food publications to find the best lunches in Cave Creek. Beat the midday munchies at these fantastic lunch venues!

Find the perfect spot

Grotto Cafe

Tea & Coffee, $$, Cave CreekTea & Coffee, $$Cave Creek
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 4.5

Indian Village

Mexican, $, Cave CreekMexican, $Cave Creek
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 4.5

Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue

American, $$, Cave CreekAmerican, $$Cave Creek
Google: 4.3
Yelp: 4.0
  • Phoenix Mag, 2019

    Top 100 Restaurants in the Valley of the Sun

    Phoenix Mag, 2019

Ofrenda

Latin, Cave CreekLatinCave Creek
Google: 3.9
Yelp: 3.5

Fantasticos Mexican Food

Mexican, $, Cave CreekMexican, $Cave Creek
Google: 4.3
Yelp: 4.5

The Hideaway Grill

American, $$, Cave CreekAmerican, $$Cave Creek
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.0

Big Earl's Greasy Eats

American, $$, Cave CreekAmerican, $$Cave Creek
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.0

El Encanto

Mexican, $$, Cave CreekMexican, $$Cave Creek
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 3.5

The Horny Toad

American, $$, Cave CreekAmerican, $$Cave Creek
Google: 4.4
Yelp: 3.5

Harold's Corral

American, $$, Cave CreekAmerican, $$Cave Creek
Google: 4.4
Yelp: 3.5

Stumblina’s Cantina

American, $$, Cave CreekAmerican, $$Cave Creek
Google: 4.3
Yelp: 3.5

Oak's Diner & Flapjacks

American, $, Cave CreekAmerican, $Cave Creek
Google: 4.3
Yelp: 3.5

Why is this list better than others?

Selecting the right restaurant can be really difficult, especially when you would like to find a new one. We analyzed 11589 Cave Creek restaurants on Yelp and Google, 823905 Cave Creek restaurant reviews, and 692 lists and articles – looking closely at what Phoenix Mag had to say – and applied our boam magic. Yes, we even looked at Phoenix Mag - Top 100 Restaurants in the Valley of the Sun to pull this list together. Our engine uses real-time data to only show restaurants that are open and their available services, so you can stay safe on your terms. Restaurants can’t pay to show up on this list, so you can trust what you see and enjoy the city’s hidden gems. We don’t recommend restaurants lightly, these 10 are really something special.

Common questions

The highest-rated restaurants in Cave Creek for group lunches are Local Jonny's Café and Tavern, Pomodoro Italian Grill and Seafood, and Ofrenda.

Local Jonny's Café and Tavern, Fantasticos Mexican Food, and Brisam's are the highest-rated lunch spots for a pick-up meal in Cave Creek.

Local Jonny's Café and Tavern, Indian Village, and Pomodoro Italian Grill and Seafood are lunch restaurants with outdoor seating in Cave Creek.

Local Jonny's Café and Tavern, Pomodoro Italian Grill and Seafood, and Ofrenda are the highest-rated lunch restaurants that is good for groups in Cave Creek.

Z's House of Thai and Chipotle Mexican Grill are the highest-rated vegan-friendly lunch spots in Cave Creek.

Drink pairing tips

  • Pair banh mi with Cilantro Chile Cooler

    For an elevated experience, pair your banh mi with Cilantro Chile Cooler. This combination works particularly well because this cocktail cuts through the fattiness of the sandwich.


  • The ultimate drink pairing for banh mi


    Knowing what to pair with banh mi can be tricky. It’s worth exploring some white wine, particularly a glass of Kabinett. This, sweet, white wine balances the spicy banh mi.

  • Pair Riesling with banh mi

    Not sure what white wine to drink with your banh mi? Try Riesling. The dry flavors will pair nicely with the food and complete the meal.

Fun facts

  • 2,014 pounds of hamburger

    A giant hamburger, which weighed 2,014 pounds, was made in September of 2012.

  • The first ever

    The next time you bite into a deliciousnoodle remember to thank China who are responsible for this tasty culinary invention.

  • A classic dish

    hot pot from China is delicious. A national classic, you should have it with some assortment of sliced ingredient.

Parking info

We’ve all experienced the struggle of finding good parking near restaurants in Cave Creek. Luckily, you can secure parking stress-free with our partner SpotHero, a digital parking reservation service.

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