Take a Tour of South Phoenix’s Local Food Scene
A drive through South Phoenix will lead you on a journey of untapped food destinations and restaurants that capture the delicious flavors of this community. Find authentic Mexican food, and some of the best tacos in the United States that are served out of food trucks and taco shops in this neighborhood. You might even come across Poncho’s, a heritage restaurant that embraces the community roots and family traditions of South Phoenix.
Here are some other local food gems to check out in South Phoenix:
Swing by the Spaces of Opportunity Farmers Market on Saturdays to pick up locally grown produce and other goodies made by members of the community.
Support South Phoenix’s urban farmers by purchasing a CSA food box/bag of produce directly from the farmers. Some South Phoenix growers include Maya’s Farm, TigerMountain Foundation, Project Roots, Al-Hamka Farm, Arizona Microgreens, and more.
Stop by the roadside fruit stand, Summers Fruit Barn, that stocks a variety of locally grown produce like citrus, dates, honey, and more.
Get your food business off the ground at the G. Benjamin Brooks Community Kitchen in South Phoenix. This community kitchen helps a diverse group of food artisans and micro-entrepreneurs build their food business.
Enjoy a farm-to-table meal at The Farm at South Mountain or visit their farmers markets featuring fresh produce from their Soil and Seed Garden.
Look for locally made products at your nearby supermarket—some well-known Arizona-made brands include eggs from Hickman’s, Shamrock Farms, and Danzeisen Dairy. Did you also know that some store-brand milk is sourced from our local dairies?
Use this online tool to help you determine where your milk comes from.
Swing by a locally owned corner shop or market store to pick up ingredients that are found seasonally here in Arizona and not often found in your mainstream supermarkets, such as purslane, cholla buds, nopales, and a large variety of chilis.
Did you know 40% of food grown is not eaten and, as a result, 95% of food waste goes to the landfill/incinerator?
R.City is on a mission to change this by collecting food waste from restaurants and residents and converting it into compost that goes back into farmland. Let R. City help you reduce the amount of food you throw away by turning your food scraps into compost that is then used on their farm to grow local produce.
The Phoenix: Lets Eat Local! campaign is a partnership between City of Phoenix Office of Environmental Programs and Local First Arizona that celebrates the connection between Phoenix residents and the makers, growers, and advocates building stronger food systems in our local food communities. It is an invitation for residents to learn about our local food communities, celebrate our diverse food pathways, and help our local food businesses become more resilient and robust for ourselves and for future generations. To learn more about the campaign, visit http://phxeatlocal.com/.