10 Best Southern Restaurants near Mesa

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Chicken Shop • $
212 W Main St, Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Two Piece Dark Meat with Baked Beans and Subbed Side of Macaroni and Cheese
3 Finger Chicken Strips with Seasoned Fries and Slaw
Half Chicken Plate with Beans and Coleslaw
Chicken Baked Beans and Mac and Cheese
Chicken Tenders Combo
Chicken Tenders Plate
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Pickle Spears
Chocolate Chess Pie
Three Piece Dark

“Visiting from WA. We like to try non-chain eateries. You did not disappoint. Awesome friendly staff and attentive service. The best restaurant fried chicken I have ever had. Reminded me of my Daddy's fried chicken.“

4.6 Superb277 Reviews
Trini's Kitchen Food Trucks • $
659 E Main St, Mesa

“tried alligator po boy and bananas foster on Sun. Absolutely amazing! Can't wait to try Maya's again. Thanks!“

5 Superb6 Reviews
Waldo's BBQ Barbecue • $
4500 E Main St #1, Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Pulled Pork Sandwich with Macaroni and Cornbread
Chicken Finger Basket with Hand
Pulled Pork Burger Sandwich
Green Chile Corn Bread
Sweet Potato Fries
The Pig Sandwich
Corn on the Cob
House Coleslaw
Super Sampler
St Louis Ribs

“This is really GREAT BBQ! We have been eating there for many years and have taken many friends and family there and they all agree.. The ribs are perfect and the best fries I've ever had. We are going again today!“

4.2 Good164 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
1007 N Dobson Rd, Mesa

Customers` Favorites

The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Lemon Pepper Grilled Rainbow Trout
The Barrel Cheeseburger
Cracker Barrel Sampler
Southern Fried Chicken
Chicken Fried Chicken
Country Fried Steak
Maple Bacon Chicken
Chicken Fried Steak

“I've never been disappointed at Cracker Barrel. Prices are reasonable and service is always good. Their lemonade is the best!“

4.1 Good388 Reviews
Salvadoreño Restaurant - Mesa Dr - Pupusas Latin American • $
303 E Southern Ave APT 113, Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Chicken and Cheese Pupusa
Fried Plantains With
Ensalada de Frutas
3 Pupusas Combo
Beans & Cheese
Masa Tamales
Chicharron
Frijoles

“delicious pupusas and fried plantains“

3.6 Good68 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
5022 E Chandler Blvd, Chandler - 11.21 miles

Customers` Favorites

Farm-Raised Catfish Country Vegetable Plate
The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Cracker Barrel Biscuit and Dumpling Mix
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Momma's French Toast Breakfast
Hall Pound Hamburger Steak
Grits and Biscuits & Gravy
Biscuits and Corn Muffins
Grandma's Sampler Platter
Southern Fried Chicken

“We had our Sunday lunch at the Cracker Barrel in Phoenix (I10 and Chandler Blvd). The food was fast and yummy. I was craving pancakes so I got the Mama’s breakfast. The BEST THING that day was your greeter/person who took our name. Meredith was SO KIND. I had a sudden wave of exhaustion hit me. She immediately saw that I was struggling. She came to our table to check on me and spoke to me as we were leaving. She even helped me pick out a soft, comfy sweater. Please let her know how appreciated she was. I could not thank her enough. Sandy Skinner“

4.2 Good518 Reviews
Lo-Lo's Chicken and Waffles Soul Food • $$
3133 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale - 7.25 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken and Waffles Double Breast
Ya-Ya’S Honey Chicken Biscuit
Uncle Brotha’S Shrimp & Grits
Uncle Brotha's Shrimp and Grits
Puff’S Chicken Tender Basket
Yo Mama's Biscuits and Gravy
Kids Strawberry Lemonade
Fried Chicken and Waffle
Chicken Fried Chicken
Blackened Fish Dinner

“Amazing food!!! Also I was very impressed that when the staff had nothing to do that they were cleaning. they were cleaning windows, door handles everything. this made me extremely happy to see because this does not happen these days. if I could give you 10 stars I would“

3.9 Good453 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
1799 N Higley Rd, Gilbert - 6.81 miles

Customers` Favorites

Country Fried Steak with Grits and Biscuits and Hash Brown
The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Saturday Only Country Fried Pork Chops
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Momma's Pancake Breakfast
Biscuits and Corn Muffins
Grandma's Sampler Platter
Two Buttermilk Pancakes
Southern Fried Chicken
Chicken Fried Chicken

“10/1/2022 just ate breakfast this morning. Had make your own breakfast. Sausage overcooked hard to eat even to cut. Looked darker. Haah brown overcooked. Both sides dark and brittle. Just breaks apart. Egg whites scramble still watery. My granddaughter same sausage patties. My wife same breakfast as mine same problems. We have eaten dinner there so many times. Just awesome. No problem. But this morning don't know. No more breakfast.“

3.9 Good381 Reviews
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Buffet • $
1318 N Cooper Rd, Gilbert - 3.17 miles

Customers` Favorites

Breaded Fish Bourbon Street Chicken Fried Chicken
Steak Pork Chop Pulled Pork and Pork Ribs
Soups Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: No
Fried Cod Popcorn Shrimp Hush Puppies
Chocolate Covered Pineapple
Ziti Pizza and Yellow Rice
Whole Sautéed Mushrooms
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Steak Rice and Turkey
Sweet Potato Casserole

“A group of friends just went for lunch at the Gilbert location. It was hot ,great and unbelievable value compared to fast food! Our server was very attentive and we all had a nice time. Thanks.“

3.7 Good412 Reviews
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que Barbecue • $$
Marketplace, 2030 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe - 4.36 miles

Customers` Favorites

3 Meat Plate with Mac N Cheese and a Burger Plate
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Pulled Pork Sandwich
BBQ Sauce Flavors
Brisket Sandwich
Fried Chicken
BBQ Beef Ribs
Beef Brisket
Apple Butter
Baby Back

“Food was awesome and the service was great“

3.4 Good325 Reviews