Best of Pinal County 2023 (2024)

Are you new to Pinal County? Welcome to your new home! This guide is for you.

Have you been here long enough to pick a side in the eternal debate on how to pronounce “Casa Grande?” Newcomers and long timers, alike, are mixed in their use of the Spanish pronunciation versus the Anglo one in which the “e” is dropped from “grande.”

No matter, this guide is for everyone!

Grande LIVING’sannual Best of Pinal County results are a detailed guide to the best providers of products and services as selected by our readers. These are the people and places that really give the Golden Corridor its shine, making it shimmer for residents and visitors.

Our numerous categories are broken down into sections about people, pets, services, lifestyle, shopping, and food and drink, covering most all the facets of your life here in this red-hot — on so many levels — slice of the desert.

We’re blessed with Phoenix’s dynamism, Tucson’s desert charm and a history of independence and resilience older than the Casa Grande Ruins.

This is where you can learn about the county’s stalwarts and upstarts and discover new favorites that might be one or several towns over from your own. Whether you’re looking for a bountiful burrito, a razor-sharp barber or an unbreakable bank, we’ve got a pick for you!

We love to celebrate excellence in our growing community, and it’s getting even easier to do as a rising tide and spirited competition raises all of our boats! So while our summer gets us dreaming about the beach, let’s ride the wave and support our best local businesses.

The Best Of Lifestyle

Casino
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, Maricopa

City Park
City of Casa Grande Parks

Festival
Eloy Glow

Fitness Studio | Gym
Casa Grande Community Center

Golf Course
Robson Ranch Golf Club, Eloy

Hiking Trail
Casa Grande Mountain

Museum
Santa Cruz Valley Historic Museum, Eloy

Nonprofit
Eloy Chamber of Commerce

Place to Take Kids
Picacho Peak State Park

Place to Take Visitors
Sunland Visitor Center, Eloy

Place to Watch a Game
Buffalo Wild Wings, Casa Grande

The Best Of Services

Appliance Repair
Felix Appliance Heating & Air, Casa Grande

Attorney
Angel Raymond, A.A. Raymond Law, Maricopa

Auto Repair (TIE)
Giddens Tire Pros, Casa Grande
Lugnut Auto Repair, Maricopa

Bank | Credit Union
AnnieMac Home Mortgage, Casa Grande

Barber
Sports and Cuts Barber Shop, Maricopa

The Best Of Pets

Animal Clinic
Casa Grande Animal Clinic

Animal Rescue
Valley Humane Society, Casa Grande

Animal Shelter
Valley Humane Society, Casa Grande

Dog-Friendly Store (TIE)
Bow Wow Meow, Casa Grande
EarthWise Pet Supply, Maricopa

Pet Grooming (TIE)
EarthWise Pet Supply, Maricopa
Superior Pet, Superior

Pet Store
EarthWise Pet Supply, Maricopa

The Best Of People

Artist | Artisan
Cindy Patterson

Author/Writer and Elected Official
Donna McBride

Band | Musician
Feel Good Factor

Chef
Karla Wear, Sweet Cravings by Karla Wear

The Best Of Shopping

Butcher Shop (TIE)
Save Money Market, Superior

The Pork Shop, San Tan Valley

Farmers Market
Eloy Farmers Market

Nursery | Plants (TIE)
Arizona Flower Girl, Florence

Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior
Francis Roses, Eloy

Outdoor Decor
Happy Adobe, Florence

Place to Buy Gifts
Sweet P’s Candy Shoppe, Gifts, and Creations, Apache Junction

Second-Hand Clothing
Payton’s Hidden Treasures, Florence

The Best Of Food & Drinks

Bar | Tavern
A Latte Vino, Casa Grande

Barbecue
Silver King Smokehouse, Superior

Breakfast | Brunch
Roots Eatery, Maricopa

Burger
Sario’s Cuisine, Maricopa

Burrito (6 way TIE)
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Casa Grande
Filiberto’s Mexican Food, Casa Grande
Mi Amigo Ricardo, Casa Grande
Mr. Baja, Casa Grande
Ofelia’s Southwestern Cocina
(Food truck)
Taqueria La Rocka, Maricopa

Chinese (TIE)
Dragon City Chinese Restaurant, Coolidge
Lucky Sushi & Chinese, Casa Grande

Coffee Shop
Honeycutt Coffee Cafe & Wine Bar, Maricopa

Comfort Food
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Casa Grande

Dessert | Bakery | Cookie | Donut | Ice Cream
Sweet Cravings by Karla Wear, Maricopa

Dive Bar (TIE)
Airport Tavern, Casa Grande
Old Town Club, Casa Grande

Food Truck
Chef on the Go, San Tan Valley

Fine Dining | Special Occasion
BeDillon’s Restaurant, Casa Grande

Happy Hour (TIE)
A Latte Vino, Casa Grande
Dell’s Pizza & Sports Bar, Casa Grande

Margarita (TIE)
Anaya’s Fresh Mexican Restaurant, Casa Grande
LB Cantina, Florence

Mexican
Mi Amigo Ricardo, Casa Grande

Patio (6 way TIE)
Dell’s Pizza and Sports Bar,
Casa Grande
Honeycutt Coffee Cafe & Wine Bar, Maricopa
Mount Athos Restaurant & Cafe, Florence
Pita Patio Grill, Coolidge
Silver King Smokehouse, Superior
The River Bottom Bar & Grill, Florence

New Restaurant
Hideout Steakhouse & BBQ, Casa Grande

Sandwich
Florence Fudge Shop & Cafe, Florence

Seafood
Angry Crab Shack, Casa Grande

Steakhouse
Hideout Steakhouse & BBQ, Casa Grande

Tacos (4 way TIE)
Estilo Sonora, Superior
Filiberto’s Mexican Food, Casa Grande
Mi Amigo Ricardo, Casa Grande
Taco Kings, Casa Grande

Wine Bar | Winery
A Latte Vino, Casa Grande