{"id":2830,"date":"2026-01-20T22:57:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T22:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.robertandrews.org\/LIFE\/?p=2830"},"modified":"2026-04-20T23:14:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T23:14:24","slug":"light-rail-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.robertandrews.org\/LIFE\/light-rail-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"Light Rail Restaurants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Compiled by Albert Lewis January 12, 2026<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.robertandrews.org\/LIFE\/light-rail-stations\/\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>RETURN TO LIGHT RAIL SYSTEM PAGE<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Using the Light Rail System: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> The light rail is <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> inexpensive ($2 per day for seniors); <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> frequent (a train every 12 minutes); <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> and close to Beatitudes campus (19<sup>th<\/sup> &amp; Glendale). <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">If you\u2019re going to Tempe or Mesa you have to transfer at the Downtown HUB. There is walking involved (from just across the street up to 4 blocks for most of the attractions and restaurants listed below). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> For a complete listing of restaurants, go to &lt;<a href=\"https:\/\/phxrailfood.com\/\">phxrailfood.com<\/a>&gt;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Listings include a description\/history of the place, how far it is from the closest light rail station, and pictures of some of the dishes on the menu.\u00a0 Please note:\u00a0 If walking is an issue, be sure to check out the distance from the station by using the above link.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>*Labels given the light rail stations by Valley Metro <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Light Rail Stations<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Glendale &amp; 19<sup>th<\/sup> Ave.&#8211;BEATITUDES CAMPUS<br \/>\nRestaurants:<\/b> Restaurant Atoyac Estilo Oxaca; Thai Lotus; Raffaeles Pizza;Off da Hook Soul Food &amp; BBQ; Panda Express; Liberian Cuisine<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Montebello &amp; 19<sup>th<\/sup> Ave.&#8211;\u201dChristown\u201d * <\/b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Walgreens,Target, and west side of Spectrum Mall (Dollar Tree, Pet Smart, Hobby Lobby, Big 5 Sports).<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Restaurants: <\/b>Ono Hawaiian BBQ; Bamboo Asian Kitchen; &amp; Olive Garden.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Camelback &amp; 19<sup>th<\/sup> Ave.&#8211;Restaurants: <\/b>Pho Thanh; Milk Run &amp; Zuki&#8217;s Pita.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Camelback &amp; 7<sup>th<\/sup> Ave.&#8211;\u201dMelrose District\u201d* Restaurants: <\/b>Cartel Roasting Co.; Camelback (PT) Pho; &amp; Pop Stand (inside Rise Uptown Hotel).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Camelback &amp; Central \u201cUptown Phoenix*&#8211;Attractions: <\/b>Changing Hands Bookstore. <b>Restaurants: <\/b>Krazy Cajun Seafood &amp; Hibachi; Scooptopia (Filipino); Fame; George &amp; Dragon. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Campbell &amp; Central&#8211;Restaurants: <\/b>Pane Bianca; Lux Central.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Indian School &amp; Central&#8211;<\/b>Veterans Hospital &amp; Medical Center. <b>Attractions: <\/b>Steele Indian School Park. <b>Restaurants: <\/b>Across the Pond; Yoshi&#8217;s. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Osborn &amp; Central&#8211;\u201dPark Central\u201d* Restaurants: <\/b>West Hut; Ocotillo; China Chili; Alexi&#8217;s Grill..<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Thomas &amp; Central&#8211;<\/b>St. Josephs Medical Center; Barrows Neurological Institute. <b>Restaurants: <\/b>Vayal&#8217;s Kitchen; CC&#8217;s on Central; King Salmon; Mika&#8217;s Greek + others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Encanto &amp; Central&#8211;\u201dHeard Museum\u201d* Restaurants: <\/b>Courtyard Cafe (Heard); Durant&#8217;s Steakhouse; Bang Bang Coffee; &amp; Lenny&#8217;s Burgers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>McDowell &amp; Central&#8211; \u201cCultural District\u201d * Attractions:<\/b> Arizona Opera; Phoenix Main Library; Phoenix Art Museum &amp; Margaret T. Hance Park.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Restaurants: <\/b>The Old Spaghetti Factory; Forno 301; Phoenix Blue Fin; &amp; Giant Coffee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Roosevelt &amp; Central&#8211;\u201dArts District\u201d *Attractions: <\/b>Japanese Friendship Garden (in Margaret T. Hance Park).<b><br \/>\nRestaurants; <\/b>Dolca Italia; Aroma India; Daydreamer Coffee; Vegan Social; Saint Pasta; Rough Rider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Van Buren &amp; Central \u201cASU Downtown Campus:*&#8211; Attractions: <\/b>Herberger Theatre &amp; Performing Arts Center; Mortgage Matchup Center (Suns &amp; Mercury). <b><br \/>\nRestaurants; <\/b>Cornish Pasty Company; Ramen Kagawa; Press Coffee; &amp; The Vig Filmore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>HUB between Washington &amp; Jefferson and 1<sup>st<\/sup> Ave, &amp; Central\u2014must change trains here for east Phoenix, Tempe &amp; Mesa. Attractions: <\/b>Orpheum Theater &amp; Phoenix City Hall.<br \/>\n<b>Restaurants: <\/b>Zen Thai Cafe; Blue Hound; Nick the Greek; Coabama + 31 others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>3<sup>rd<\/sup> St. &amp; Jefferson\/Washington&#8211;Attractions: <\/b>Chase Field (Diamondbacks); Convention Center, Arizona Science Center, Symphony Hall, and Heritage Square.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Restaurants: <\/b>Rice Mill; The Kettle Black; The Desmond; Carcara; &amp; Huss Brewing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>12<sup>th<\/sup> St. &amp;Washington&#8211; Restaurants: <\/b>Mrs. White&#8217;s Golden Rule Cafe &amp; The Basil Signature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>24<sup>th<\/sup> St. &amp; Washington&#8211;Restaurants: <\/b>Mesquite Fresh Street Mex.<b> <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>38<sup>th<\/sup> St &amp; Washington&#8211;Restaurants: <\/b>Menuderia Guanuato<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>44<sup>th<\/sup> St. &amp; Washington&#8211; for Sky Harbor Airport change to the Sky Train that will take you to Terminal 3 and Terminal 4.<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Attractions: <\/b>Pueblo Grande Museum. <b>Restaurants: <\/b>Panera Bread; BoSa Donuts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>50<sup>th<\/sup> St. &amp;Washington\u2014Restaurants:<\/b> The Stockyards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compiled by Albert Lewis January 12, 2026 RETURN TO LIGHT RAIL SYSTEM PAGE Using the Light Rail System: The light rail is inexpensive ($2 per day for seniors); frequent (a train every 12 minutes); and close to Beatitudes campus (19th &amp; Glendale). 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