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110 local places to discover
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Icho Izakaya Sushi & Grill is a restaurant on 1911 W Broadway Rd #10 in Mesa.
Vito’s Pizza & Italian Ristorante
Vito’s Pizza & Italian Ristorante is a restaurant on 1947 N Lindsay Rd in Mesa.
Sam & Luca Italian Bistro
Sam & Luca Italian Bistro is a restaurant on 1959 South Power Road in Mesa.
E.T. Tea & Popcorn Chicken
E.T. Tea & Popcorn Chicken is a restaurant on 90 N Dobson Rd in Mesa.
House Modern Sushi Restaurant
House Modern Sushi Restaurant is a restaurant on 1641 South Stapley Drive Suite 103 in Mesa.
The Original Blue Adobe Grille
The Original Blue Adobe Grille is a family-owned New Mexican kitchen located in Mesa, Arizona. The restaurant serves authentic Mexican dishes, including hatch red and green chiles and award-winning chimichangas. The…
DARUMA sushi/roll/noodle
DARUMA sushi/roll/noodle is a restaurant on 1116 South Dobson Road Suite 113 in Mesa.
Big Nate's Family BBQ
Big Nate’s Family BBQ serves Texas-style barbecue in Mesa, with smoked meats such as brisket, pulled pork, chicken, ribs, and turkey. Diners can build a plate with homestyle sides or order meat by the pound. The…
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot is a restaurant on 1940 West Rio Salado Parkway Suite 107 in Mesa.
Blue 32 Sports Grill
Blue 32 Sports Grill is a restaurant on 2028 N Gilbert Rd in Mesa.
Manna BBQ
Manna BBQ is a restaurant on 1135 S Dobson Rd in Mesa.
Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ
Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ in Mesa, Arizona, brings together the engaging Korean BBQ experience with high-quality USDA Prime and Wagyu meat at 1919 South Gilbert Road. Each table features a circular BBQ grill, allowing…
Alessia's | Ristorante Italiano
Alessia's Ristorante Italiano, owned by Jonathan and Shari Carr, can be found at 5251 E Brown Rd #108 in Mesa, Arizona, where they have created an authentic Italian dining experience with a focus on freshness and…
Baby Kay's Cajun Kitchen
Baby Kay's Cajun Kitchen is a restaurant on 2051 S Dobson Rd Ste 18 in Mesa.
Angry Crab Shack
Angry Crab Shack is a restaurant on 8253 E Guadalupe Rd in Mesa.
Paragon Cycling
Paragon Cycling is a bicycle shop on 1106 N Gilbert Rd #1 in Mesa.
Dragonstar Books & Gifts
Dragonstar Books & Gifts is a bookstore on 3458 E Southern Ave #101 in Mesa.
The Boutique
The Boutique is a clothing shop on 166 W Main St #103 in Mesa.
Lighthouse Flower Shop
Lighthouse Flower Shop is a local florist in Mesa, Arizona, offering same-day delivery on top-quality flower arrangements for all occasions, including weddings, events, and gifts. The shop has been part of Mesa's…
Del Sol Furniture & Mattress
Del Sol Furniture & Mattress is a furniture shop on 1346 W Southern Ave in Mesa.
Booch Haus Plant & Gift Lounge
Booch Haus Plant & Gift Lounge is a gift shop on 708 East Main Street in Mesa.
American Discount Foods
American Discount Foods is a family-owned business in Mesa, Arizona, that sells high-quality overstocks, short coded, discontinued, and damaged case products from major grocery retailers. The store offers a wide…
CASH-IN YOUR GOLD
CASH-IN YOUR GOLD is a jewelry shop on 801 S Power Rd #102 in Mesa.
Premier Feed & Pet
Premier Feed & Pet is a pet shop on 55 S Country Club Dr in Mesa.
Sports Exchange
Sports Exchange is a Mesa sporting-goods store at 1120 S Country Club Drive. Its departments cover football, fitness, baseball, softball, soccer, golf, hockey, and pickleball, along with combat-sports training gear.…
Deseret Industries Thrift Store & Donation Center
Deseret Industries Thrift Store & Donation Center is a thrift shop on 1020 W Broadway Rd in Mesa.
Greg's Comics
Greg's Comics is a toy shop on 2722 S Alma School Rd UNIT 8 in Mesa.
Specialized - Mesa
Specialized - Mesa is a bicycle shop on 2031 N Power Rd #101b in Mesa.
Deseret Book - Mesa
Deseret Book - Mesa is a bookstore on 445 E Main St Suite 101 in Mesa.
Shirts 'n' Things
Shirts 'n' Things is a clothing shop on 1840 W Southern Ave #1 in Mesa.
Blume Events
Blume Events in Mesa serves the surrounding areas, including Phoenix, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Tucson, and Sedona, with custom floral décor for events like weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Kristen and David…
Furniture Plus
Furniture Plus Inc is a family-owned furniture destination located in Mesa, Arizona, offering premium home furnishings and professional interior design services. The expansive 20,000 sq ft showroom features carefully…
Orange Patch Too
Orange Patch Too is a gift shop on 3825 E McKellips Rd in Mesa.
Custom Art Designs
Custom Art Designs is a art gallery on 541 E Juanita Ave in Mesa.
I Love Murals, Ribaudo Studios
I Love Murals, Ribaudo Studios is a art gallery on 146 West 2nd Street in Mesa.
Royal Craft Gallery
Royal Craft Gallery is a art gallery on 2950 S Alma School Rd in Mesa.
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Useful details before you go
Places to explore, current events, directions and local conditions.
Start with a few local anchors
Browse museums, public spaces, neighborhood stops and events in Mesa.
Custom Art Designs
Custom Art Designs is a art gallery on 541 E Juanita Ave in Mesa.
Find your corner of Mesa
Explore Downtown Mesa, Mesa Arts Center district, Asian District.
Downtown Mesa
Explore locallyDowntown Mesa is a practical starting point for local restaurants, shops and public places in Mesa.
Mesa Arts Center district
Explore locallyMesa Arts Center district adds a different part of Mesa's neighborhood and business story.
Asian District
Explore locallyAsian District offers another local stop; check official access, hours and current conditions before visiting.
Mesa Riverview area
Explore locallyMesa Riverview area rounds out a visit beyond the central streets. Compare addresses and travel time before combining stops.

Eat & Drink
Local food
around the city
Asian District kitchens along Dobson Road, neighborhood bakeries and independent coffee bars.
Blue 32 Sports Grill
Blue 32 Sports Grill is a restaurant on 2028 N Gilbert Rd in Mesa.
Manna BBQ
Manna BBQ is a restaurant on 1135 S Dobson Rd in Mesa.
Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ
Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ in Mesa, Arizona, brings together the engaging Korean BBQ experience with high-quality USDA Prime and Wagyu meat at 1919 South Gilbert Road. Each table features a circular BBQ grill, allowing…
Alessia's | Ristorante Italiano
Alessia's Ristorante Italiano, owned by Jonathan and Shari Carr, can be found at 5251 E Brown Rd #108 in Mesa, Arizona, where they have created an authentic Italian dining experience with a focus on freshness and…
Baby Kay's Cajun Kitchen
Baby Kay's Cajun Kitchen is a restaurant on 2051 S Dobson Rd Ste 18 in Mesa.
Shopping
Independent shops around Mesa
Paragon Cycling
Paragon Cycling is a bicycle shop on 1106 N Gilbert Rd #1 in Mesa.
Dragonstar Books & Gifts
Dragonstar Books & Gifts is a bookstore on 3458 E Southern Ave #101 in Mesa.
The Boutique
The Boutique is a clothing shop on 166 W Main St #103 in Mesa.
Colleges near Mesa
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A closer look
Around Mesa

Downtown Mesa Arizona

Applied Arts Pavilion, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus, Mesa, AZ (18)

Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus, Mesa, AZ (30)

Mesa-Building-Abell, Wilbur and Company Warehouse-1898-1

Mesa-Building-Nile Theater-1924

Mesa-Building-Pomeroy Buildig-1891

Mesa-Post Office-Federal Building-1937
Mesa-Queen of Peace Church-1947

Idea Museum

Old movie theater- what thrives and still gets attention is what looms over it. (8470373056)

East Mesa, March 2014

LDS Institute of Religion, 7124 Innovation Way North, Mesa

Mesa-Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum-4

View from my room (8046050024)

Mesa-Alma Ward Meeting House-1910
Mesa-Buckhorn Bath Motel-1939 crop

Mesa-House-Kent House-1900

Mesa-Replica of 1880s Lehi School






