Mexican · $
1 Desert Cave Mexican Food
37611 North Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
- Take-Out
- Delivery
Customers’ favorites
- Breakfast Burrito
- Guacamole
- Carne Asada Burrito
- California Burrito
“Friendly staff and amazing food”
Browse menus, reviews and photos of the best places to eat in Cave Creek.
Mexican · $
37611 North Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
Customers’ favorites
“Friendly staff and amazing food”
Cafe · $
6501 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
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“This place has amazing food and wonderful staff! Great atmosphere & location - our favorite dining experience in Arizona! Can’t wait to come back.”
Mexican · $$
6248 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
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“The food and service was outstanding and I loved the atmosphere , I would give a ten star.”
American · $$
6033 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
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“Buttermilk pancakes are very good”
Western · $$
6738 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
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“I was visiting from Iowa and had the fried chicken and ribs special. Everything was delicious! Our waitress was great too! Will definitely come back if I'm in the area!”
Bar · $$
6746 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
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“Jamie, the gal from the gift shop was so nice!!! She seriously was the kindest person there!! Guy in kitchen was a bit grumpy but the food was superb!!!”
Cafe · $
6602 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
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“Thanks, Julian for helping set us up for our party of 15 this afternoon! We so enjoy gathering our friends and neighbors from Paradise Peak West and heading to Janey’s for your good food, the casual, relaxed atmosphere and certainly the best music from incredibly talented musicians and singers, like Glade Wilson! We ordered pizza, burritos, nachos, charcuterie, boards, and excellent libations!”
Breakfast · $$
6920 East Cave Creek Road Ste 101, Cave Creek
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“I’m staying briefly in Arizona and Brunch was recount friends. The food was cooked fresh, flavoursome, and served swiftly. Plus the staff were super friendly without being overbearing. I’d recommend Brunch in Cave Creek to anyone looking for a great bite to eat in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. 5*”
Mediterranean · $
4815 East Carefree Highway Ste 126, Cave Creek
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“Went in to check out and was surprised to see a Philly Steak & Cheese hero on the menu. There is no place within 10 miles of this location that make's a good Philly hero. Been here two separate times and both times the Philly hero was excellent. Finally .................. a great Philly Steak and Cheese hero in my neighborhood!”
Barbeque · $$
6130 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
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“Everything was top notch from the chili corn bread, beans, smoked wings and brisket! Definitely will be back.”
Bar · $$
28212 North Tatum Boulevard Ste D6, Cave Creek
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“The August monthly Choripan special was excellent! A sandwich with grilled Schreiner‘s chorizo and a House-made chimichuri sauce on a toasted hoagie roll from Noble Bakery. Sorry I didn’t get this recommendation out the earlier, but maybe this nudges Mike to add to the menu… I can only hope.”
42016 North Old Mine Road, Cave Creek
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“Amazing everything. Super cool views and menu.”
American · $
6746 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
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“Best food in Cave Creek! Definitely recommend the Navajo Taco!”
Coffee Roasteries · $
7003 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
“I’ve been an avid ROC2 drinker for over a decade - truly the most exceptional bag of beans. The light roasts are by far the best coffee I’ve ever had - we refuse to get beans anywhere else. And the customer service is TOP NOTCH. It’s why we will be loyal customers for life”
American · $
6245 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
Customers’ favorites
“Sean prater owner of A 360 view window cleaning and bartender at Harold’s carol is a pedophile”
Ice Cream Shop · $$
6268 East Cave Creek Road Suite 8, Cave Creek
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“My favorite ice cream in the Phoenix area. Rich and creamy classics and creative flavors! A real treat in downtown Cave Creek!”
Coffee Shops · $
7100 East Cave Creek Road Suite 138, Cave Creek
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“Wow this spot is simply darling!! My car wouldn't start and while waiting for a tow I popped in and had a crepe and a coffee. Both were absolutely delicious. The lemon curd strikes a balance of sweet and tangy that most miss. The employees are very caring and welcoming and attentive. This spot made my bad day way better and I will be back!”
Vietnamese · $$
28325 North Tatum Boulevard, Cave Creek
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“Delicious, I’m from Chicago and make sure I stop every time I visit Arizona. The pho is fabulous and the egg rolls are yummy”
Thai · $$
6602 East Cave Creek Road ste East, Cave Creek
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“Friends recommended that we try Z’s, and they were right! Friendly and attentive staff and a nice atmosphere. We had some wine and three appetizers (vegetable rolls, potstickers, and calamari) and all three were fresh and delicious. We also had a side of Z’s sauce and it was one of the best hot sauces I’ve ever had! They have a nice wine list at multiple price points too. This is now going to be on our regular rotation of restaurants in Cave Creek, can’t wait to go back!”
Coffee Shops · $
38252 North Jacqueline Drive Ste F, Cave Creek
“Great coffee, service and staff! Reminds me of the "olden days" 😊 when you were treated like a friend at a local business! ✌️❤️”
American · $
Ste. 138, 30855 North Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
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“Great food and now featuring local rock stars Isaac and Cindy! Loving this place more and more each visit.”
American · $
6895 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
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“Best Steelers bar in the world!”
Juice · $
5355 East Carefree Highway, Cave Creek
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“The best nekter location! The customer service is awesome, the girls are so so friendly & cheerful! And anything I’ve gotten from here is always so good! 1000% recommend nekter!”
American · $$
28244 North Tatum Boulevard, Cave Creek
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“We had a wonderful Sunday Brunch. The French toast and breakfast burrito were super. Someone in our party said the chicken fried chicken was the best she'd ever had. Service was friendly and efficient. Nicely done. we'll be back soon.”
French · $$
7030 East Bella Vista Drive, Cave Creek
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“Love the historic interior. The service was professional. The food was excellent. Can’t wait to go back and try another delectable dish!”
Bar & Grill · $$
4730 East Lone Mountain Road, Cave Creek
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“awsome pit stop. clam chowder awsome. cindy our server was amazing. what a fantastic find on our vacation”
Breakfast · $
36457 North Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
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“Some of the reasons I love the Wagon Wheel; it is family owned and operated, delicious food, location, cleanliness and menu choices. If you want fancy linens and a bougie place this is not for you. If you want good, down to earth food and service Wagon Wheel will not disappoint.”
Bar & Grill · $
34406 N Black Mountain Pkwy, Cave Creek
Customers’ favorites
“Best fried green tomatoes!”
Bakery · $$
31043 North Rancho Moreno Drive, Cave Creek
“I ordered a cake for an 80th birthday and asked for something sophisticated with flowers. It was perfect - all I had to do was add the candles. Flowers were unbelievable gorgeous and the cake was delicious! Birthday guests said best cake ever!!”
Mexican · $
4935 East Carefree Highway, Cave Creek
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“The food and service is absolutely fenomenal every time Tony welcomes us with a great attitude and smile bery good vibes all oraund the cooks are friendly. Highly recommend”
American · $$
5736 East Rancho Manana Boulevard, Cave Creek
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“Food was great and so was the service”
Pizza · $
29455 North Cave Creek Road Suite 142, Suite 142 Suite 142, Cave Creek
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“Hey hi ooo uh hi r go ouo I vhi hi Gus”
Bar & Grill · $$
7033 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
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“Great good! Emma was the Best! Great live music, listening to Arizona Ave.”
Barbecue
North Smokehouse Trail & Tanglewood Trail, Cave Creek
“What a treat! My husband and I attended one of Pitmaster Mick's BBQ classes. Learned some great tips and tricks to take home and incorporate with our grilling and smoking. Nice casual atmosphere. Mick did a great job instructing the class. And the food was amazing! Definitely worth the experience.”
Wine Bar · $$
30835 North Cave Creek Road Ste 125, Cave Creek
Customers’ favorites
“I love our cozy fabulous wine bar!!! Exactly what we needed around here! I love the owners Terry & Janet! Thank you for sharing great hard to find wines!!! Holly & Steve”
American · $$
6219 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
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“Emily Made the Difference! It’s rare that I write a restaurant review, but this experience deserves recognition. The food was very good and beautifully presented, and the warm ambiance made it a place you want to stay and enjoy. Ellie was exceptional—not once, but twice! Her professionalism, friendliness, and genuine hospitality made all the difference and are the reason I’ll be coming back. Employees like Emily build customer loyalty and drive business. Management has a real star in her! The bar tender could use some improvement, so I’d recommend sticking with beer or wine. Thankfully, Emily more than made up for it. Outstanding service, a welcoming atmosphere, and a memorable experience. Thank you, Emily.”
Pizza · $$
7100 East Cave Creek Road Suite 150, Cave Creek
Customers’ favorites
“Great service with an amazing staff. Food was above and beyond our expectations. please ignore the negative Nancy reviews, some people just cannot stand seeing people succeed while they fail in their own lives.”
Bar & Grill · $$
6900 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
Customers’ favorites
“Sean prater owner of A 360 view window cleaning and bartender at Harold’s carol is a pedophile! Charged in 00 months with sexual exploitation of a minor!”
Ice Cream Shop
28248 North Tatum Boulevard, Cave Creek
“Don’t miss the opportunity to stop by this wonderful family owned store to try their delicious gelato!!! My favorites are the Peanut Butter Stracciatella and chocolate hazelnut. My husband like to get their Affogato and my kids favorites are the lemon and mint chip. 5 out of 5!!!”
Pizza · $
4705 East Carefree Highway Ste 105, Cave Creek
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“Great slices of pizza, I'll be back...”
Mexican · $
34700 North Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
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“I am so glad I found this food truck! Hands down some of the best food I’ve had! We ordered the chilaquiles con huevo 🍳 the best I’ve ever had! The rice was fluffy and delightful and I’ve never had refried beans that were so delicious 🫘 And we also ordered the chorizo breakfast burrito 🌯 amazing! And we were lucky enough to get the last 4 tamales 🫔 the green salsa is my new favorite and I’m definitely asking for extra next time and the red salsa is really good too with a nice heat to it! I’m excited to try more items on the menu! The ladies working were so sweet and nice! They didn’t have any guacamole but they were so kind and made me a fresh side of guac 🥑 💯 ⭐️ 🔥 🌮 looking forward to going back!!!”
Juice · $
29455 North Cave Creek Road Ste 124, Cave Creek
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“Both the young people that handled my order were pleasant and VERY helpful helping me navigate the APP (I am NOT tech savvy)!! Rain caused slow business; but it's ALWAYS a day one of your smoothies!! They're the BEST!!!”
Bakery · $
28255 North Tatum Boulevard Suite 5, Cave Creek
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“Thank you for making my grandmother's 100th Birthday 🎂 Amazing! she was so thrilled with her cake! everyone raved about how amazing it was. Ordering from California to AZ was the best experience! Danielle and whole staff made this special day The Best!! I cant Thank you all enough! I highly recommend This Slice of Heaven! Crystal White.”
Thai · $$
29455 North Cave Creek Rd Ste# 128, Cave Creek
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“We ordered take out and absolutely loved our food! We had massaman curry, pad prik khing & orange chicken. Everything was delicious, the depth of flavor was impressive and all tasted home made. Will absolutely be back!”
Latin American · $$
7100 East Cave Creek Road Ste 151, Cave Creek
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“This place is a hidden gem. We actually saw this restaurant from the patio of another restaurant. Mexican food and tequila is our favorite so we decided to try. Did not disappoint. Service, food and vibe was excellent. We have a lil chihuahua so needed a dog friendly patio. Our server was very sweet and attentive. Margaritas were not only delicious they were pretty. Also had a great variety of margaritas to choose from. We had the shrimp ceviche. It was one of the best I have ever had. Going back again this week to have it again. All in all a great experience.”
Pizza · $$
37645 North Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
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“Amazing service from the hostess to the waitresses and the food there is made with a love and flavor i havent had before! Take a trip and pay your compliments to the chef! This restaurant is amazing!!! i would highly recommend the ragin cajun chicken”
Bar · $
4705 East Carefree Highway Suite 117, Cave Creek
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“Love the Friday night entertainment!!”
American · $
6268 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
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“We always bring our out-of-town guests to Stumblina's for the best burgers in the Phoenix area. Big, juicy, tasty, and totally satisfying. Elizabeth, our server offered outstanding service for our party. Once again, we had a terrific meal, and our guest loved it! We will be back!”
Pizza · $
29455 North Cave Creek Road Suite 132, Cave Creek
Customers’ favorites
“A great neighborhood pizza place! They serve pizza by the slice for lunchtime at a great price. Barro’s on Cave Creek Rd is very supportive of local school groups like our high school band, and always willing to host a restaurant night to help us out. (Fast turn on getting the turnout numbers and check too) We absolutely love our local Barro’s Pizza! And yes, of course the pizza is delicious. Win-win for everyone, and scrumptious pizza. 🍕🍕❤️❤️”
Coffee Shops · $
34350 North Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
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“Love the Caramelizer and the rebels.”
Chinese · $
29850 North Tatum Boulevard, Cave Creek
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“We ordered spicy beef and broccoli, garlic noodles, extra spicy curry, chicken dinner and sour and sweet soup with extra snow peas As always, everything was delicious and the portions are not skimpy at all everything just the right amount of spice that we requested it was easy to order and the staff is Friendly”
Hamburger · $
28255 North Tatum Boulevard, Cave Creek
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“Best burger in town . Steve and his crew rock !! They also have House Cleaning Cards available for an amazing cleaner in the area . Recommend them 100000 times !!!!!! Stop by and enjoy a great burger wings and customer service u will never forget !!!!”
Coffee Shops · $
29815 North Tatum Boulevard, Cave Creek
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“I’ve been going to this Starbucks nearly everyday for five years. Everyone that works here is friendly, kind, and genuinely cares about you and your order. This location is also one of the busier ones in town and even when it is really busy, they take the time to treat you well and get your order right every single time. Your day will start off well even before you start enjoying your beverage simply by chatting with the baristas here.”
Bar
4705 East Carefree Highway Ste 119, Cave Creek
“Cool place with a great band playing last night. My only issue was $31 including 20% tip for 2 drinks - jack and Diet Coke/Tito’s and soda. Way too expensive.”
Italian · $$
7171 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
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“despite some ratings not being high this was our first time and was a winner for us. old space yet quite charming, true old world feel- as long as it is clean and presents with the white linens/tablecovers at table for 2-4- one of my favorite things, soft Italian music. owner was quite welcoming. all foods were delicious. loved his own award winning saiad dressing, was perfect for my taste, the tomatoes were truly delicious themselves, the roasted peppers and the spaghetti sauce was amazing. (only note- my husband's preference is a white Italian appetizer bread for dipping...) **we have dietary requests, not an option for us, owner was quite accommodating and for this we thank him!”
Sushi · $$
29605 North Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
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“love it here! good food. staff is nice”
Sandwich Shop · $
34317 North Cave Creek Road Ste 101, Cave Creek
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“Super friendly staff! Amazing subs! We are so happy to see this location is back open and under new ownership. We will be back often, as Firehouse is our most loved sub shop in our household.”
Coffee Shops · $
4815 E Carefree Hwy, Cave Creek
“I don't stop by here often. But me and the wife like to get something sweet occasionally. Always good service. Rapid to get your order out. And always with a smile. Parking: About 10 spots but most people go through the drive-thru.”
Fast Food · $
6548 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
Customers’ favorites
“Quick drive through service. great food, friendly employees.”
Sandwich Shop · $
4935 East Carefree Highway Suite 101 Suite 101, Cave Creek
“I came in shortly after 10am on 07/09/25 and was very impressed. Great customer service, love the environment and the staff is fun and friendly. Told me to have a great day on my way out and they set my attitude was set for the day. Thank you guys.”
Coffee Shops · $
29834 North Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
“I was so happy to see all employees and all customers wearing face masks today, and social distancing. I was pleasantly surprised to find everything in stock that was on my list, even Lysol wipes. Keep up the good work! 👍🏻”
Coffee Shops · $
5310 East Carefree Highway, Cave Creek
Customers’ favorites
“This is my FAVORITE Starbucks. I’ve never been to one where the staff is this kind and patient. Truly!!! Consistently kind and they go out of there way.”
Pizza · $
5355 East Carefree Highway Bldg D, Suite 101, Cave Creek
Customers’ favorites
“Alex and the crew take good care of their customers — fast, fresh, fantastic pizza 👌 Thanks MOD for being community focused too 🍕Cheers!”
Steak House · $$
6823 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
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“Came out to Buffalo Chip for a bachelor party to watch the bull riding, and it was a great time from start to finish. The energy was awesome and the whole crew loved it. Huge shout out to Jose and Jack for being super friendly, walking us through the venue, and answering all our questions. Great place, great workers. We'll definitely be back!”
Sports Bar · $
28234 North Tatum Boulevard, Cave Creek
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“This dining experience was my second time at a tailgaters restaurant! The food. The service, the atmosphere were exceptional, and every employee I had interacted with were super friendly! I highly recommend them! Thank you.”