Diners can explore Arizona’s culinary scene during the bi-annual Arizona Restaurant Week events. The spring experience runs May 15-24. Pictured: Braised beef empanadas from the menu at The Mexicano (photo courtesy of The Mexicano).
The Arizona Restaurant Association’s 2026 Spring Arizona Restaurant Week (ARW) will take place Friday, May 15, through Sunday, May 24. This bi-annual event showcases some of the best dining opportunities around the state with three prix fixe price options offered over the 10-day event.
According to organizers, this year’s ARW is poised to offer culinary enthusiasts an enticing array of options, with nearly 240 establishments statewide expected to sign up to participate.
“Arizona Restaurant Week continues to grow and receive incredible feedback because it truly is one of the best dining deals in the state,” said Arizona Restaurant Association (ARA) president and CEO Steve Chucri. “This 10-day experience allows diners to try new restaurants, explore different cuisines and enjoy exclusive menu items at their favorite places, all for a fraction of the usual price.”
The event is an opportunity for diners to explore the state’s unique hospitality landscape, from five-star fine-dining establishments to under-the-radar independently owned restaurants that turn out incredible cuisine.
During the event, participating restaurants offer exclusive three-course menus featuring variations of their most popular dishes in addition to new dishes to try. These menus also highlight seasonal, hyper-local and hard-to-come-by ingredients as well as unique specialty dishes that aren’t often featured on year-round menus.
The menus are priced at $33, $44 or $55 per person, plus tax and gratuity. In some cases, this price is per couple, as decided by each restaurant. Some establishments offer exclusive wine pairings or specialty cocktails for an added cost. Take-out versions of menus may also be available. All three price points offer a wide range of cooking styles and exciting choices.
To find a list of the 2026 participating restaurants, visit www.arizonarestaurantweek.com beginning May 1.
