Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Phoenix.

1. Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles

8.9
1220 S Central Ave (at W Yuma St), Phoenix, AZ
Southern Food Restaurant · Central City South · 128 tips and reviews

Gerald B.Gerald Bourguet: Nothing beats the original Lolo's near downtown Phoenix. Everyone knows about the chicken, waffles, mac & cheese and Koolaid, but don't miss out on the seasoned fries of red velvet cake either!

Helena S.Helena Solomon: The chicken, greens, Mac & cheese , cornbread, sweet tea with lemonade was excellent. Great customer service.

Jackeline A.Jackeline Ayón-Tellez: Staff is super friendly and the food is DELICIOUS! Loved the chicken and waffles plus the fried mushrooms hit the spot!

Bobby-Q's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Phoenix.

2. Bobby-Q's Restaurant

8.9
8501 N 27th Ave (at W Butler Dr), Phoenix, AZ
BBQ Joint · North Mountain · 115 tips and reviews

Cliff H.Cliff Hart: The mac & cheese side is amazing! So cheesy, but in the good way.

Heather B.Heather Ballard: We started with the q-rolls and absolutely devoured those.my date had the baby back ribs that literally fell off the bone.I had the brisket that was amazing. The Mac & cheese & coleslaw were amazing!

Britney L.Britney Large: Oh my this place is amazing!! Try the baby back ribs or the prime rib! And the Mac and cheese is delicious!! And of course the doughnuts!! Service was just as great too!!

Mrs. White's Golden Rule is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Phoenix.

3. Mrs. White's Golden Rule

7.7
808 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ
Southern Food Restaurant · Central City · 44 tips and reviews

Jana C.Jana Cordasco: Really best fried chicken in the valley!! Red beans and rice is the way to go. Get ur chicken smothered.

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Just like visiting a small soul food eatery in the Deep South, with excellent catfish, smothered chicken, oxtails, greens, cornbread, and peach cobbler. Read more.

Anthony N.Anthony Nalli: The fried chicken is simply incredible, possibly outdone only by the smothered pork chops which were among the most delicious thing I've ever eaten! The chicken fried steak was also good.

Joe's Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Phoenix.

4. Joe's Diner

8.5
4515 North 7th Avenue (at W Minnezona Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Diner · 37 tips and reviews

Ashley J.Ashley Johns: Chorizo biscuits and gravy is amazing! Best way to start your day!

Peggy G.Peggy George: The food was great! Loved biscuits & gravy! Spacious with fast, attentive, friendly service & big bonus was free wifi! 7th Ave location

Jessica B.Jessica Brown: Amazing chorizo biscuits and gravy is to die for I got half regular and half chorizo biscuits and gravy which was sooo good! Omelette are really big and really good! Also can't forget the potatoes : )

The Main Ingredient Ale House & Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Phoenix.

5. The Main Ingredient Ale House & Café

8.6
2337 N 7th St (at Sheridan St), Phoenix, AZ
Gastropub · Coronado · 94 tips and reviews

Casey RoseCasey Rose: Get the mac and cheese!

Jenna M.Jenna M: BLT or Mac n Cheese is s must!

Mery C.Mery C.: Great Artichoke ( mac and cheese) yummy .. also try the Acapulco sandwich.

Windsor is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Phoenix.

6. Windsor

8.9
5223 N Central Ave (at W Oregon Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Gastropub · 125 tips and reviews

Fletcher F.Fletcher Fowler: Besides everything here being delicious the staff is awesome! Definitely try the crab cake blt, ribs, mac and cheese, oh and the okra. Great mixed drinks and the staff knows their beers. -Cortney

Andrea A.Andrea Arnold: Brunch until 1pm on Saturdays & Sundays! The Matador and Biscuits & Gravy are outstanding. The donut holes are also amazing. Leave room for dessert and get a scoop at Churn on your way out!

Sarah W.Sarah Woods: The Mac and cheese and blackberry lemonade are delicious

Lux Central is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Phoenix.

7. Lux Central

8.9
4402 N Central Ave (at W Turney Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Café · Uptown Phoenix · 249 tips and reviews

Zombie Hunter O.Zombie Hunter O: Mac and cheese is fabulous. Lattes are fabulous. Everything is just fabulous here. :-)

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Offered up as is or with the addition of thick-cut bacon and freshly sliced jalapeños, this mac and cheese at Lux is more or less made and baked to order nearly all day, everyday till midnight. Read more.

Huan V.Huan Vo: A great place to hang out and study. Definitely order the amazing Mac 'n' Cheese, the must-have item on their menu.

Pizza People Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Phoenix.

8. Pizza People Pub

8.6
1326 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Pizzeria · Roosevelt · 27 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin Blomstrand: Loved the food! I had the classic mac and cheese as well as pizza bread with pesto hummus--fantastic!

Brent B.Brent Brooks: The Testosteronie pizza is awesome and the Sun Dried Tomato Mac N Cheese is to die for!

Deidra B.Deidra Brown-Impiccini: Pizza is great and the Mac and cheese is killer!

Vovomeena is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Phoenix.

9. Vovomeena

9.0
1515 N 7th Ave Ste 170 (at McDowell Rd), Phoenix, AZ
Breakfast Spot · Roosevelt · 63 tips and reviews

Cailin K.Cailin Koy: The 3 Sisters Omelet is amazing, as are the biscuits and gravy.

Benjamin N.Benjamin Newton: Try the biscuits and gravy!

Gina W.Gina Worrall: Mexican Benedict and chicken fajita pita are my go-to. Biscuits and gravy are pretty awesome also.

Chelsea's Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Phoenix.

10. Chelsea's Kitchen

9.2
5040 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ
New American Restaurant · 109 tips and reviews

Eric F.Eric Floyd: Tuna Sashimi salad , short rib tacos, mac n' cheese ALL rock.... Don't forget the Shakin' Lemonade w' Grey Goose and Rosemary!

Stephanie A.Stephanie Adrienne: I love the mac n cheese normally, but it was cold tonight. Sat in dining room instead of bar or patio and service was horrible. Only sitting at bar from here on out.

William B.William Brazil: Will Brazil's Mac 'n Cheese Run: Destination 2 - Chelsea's Baked Mac n' cheese is to die for. Every bite is cheesier than the last. Expect to twirl the spoon several times to get through the dish.

The Capital Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Phoenix.

11. The Capital Grille

8.8
2502 E Camelback Rd (at Biltmore Fashion Park), Phoenix, AZ
American Restaurant · Camelback East · 26 tips and reviews

Ronald M.Ronald Miller: The lobster mac is amazing!

A.NA.N: Lobster mac and cheese is soo good😩

Larry P.Larry P: This place is great. Ask for Shay. She's the best waitress in there and her personality is AWSOME. The service was top notch and the food was great. GET the lobster Mac,you will not regret it

Jewel's Bakery & Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Phoenix.

12. Jewel's Bakery & Cafe

8.5
4041 E Thomas Rd (at N 40th St), Phoenix, AZ
Bakery · Camelback East · 21 tips and reviews

Aaron W.Aaron Wood: The Biscuits and gravy are simply spectacular!! Add a sweet roll and you're good to go. Just an amazing breakfast menu!!!

Ashley J.Ashley Jones: The chicken and waffles are amazing!!! Their doughnuts and other desserts are pretty good too! Can't beat it for gluten free.

Joey M.Joey Mc Morris: Chicken & Waffles, everything on the menu is gluten free.

Heart & Soul Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Phoenix.

13. Heart & Soul Cafe

8.6
4705 E Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ
American Restaurant · Deer Valley · 19 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian McNamee: Crazy Biscuits are awesome!

Mike M.Mike McCutcheon: You've got to try the buttermilk fried chicken breast with sausage gravy!

Anita M.Anita Murray: Buttermilk Fried chicken is amazing! The Pork green chili is great too, just the right amount of heat. The Friday night all you can eat fish is a family favorite too. We love this place.

Fuego Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Phoenix.

14. Fuego Bistro

8.2
713 E Palo Verde Dr (7th St/ Palo Verde), Phoenix, AZ
Latin American Restaurant · Camelback East · 35 tips and reviews

Lee E.Lee Edwards: Totally best corn bread EVER...i'm in heaven

David G.David Griego: YOU HAVE TO GET CORN BREAD NO MATTER WHAT IT IS AMAZING!!!

Seth G.Seth Goodman: Their corn bread is worth the trip; with full corn kernels, green chilies and great texture.

Culinary Dropout is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Phoenix.

15. Culinary Dropout

8.5
5632 N 7th St (in The Yard), Phoenix, AZ
Gastropub · 74 tips and reviews

BeerNerdBeerNerd: Fried chicken was really good, potato, sausage and kale soup was also great.

Juanita E.Juanita Egnor-Garhart: I do not give this compliment easily...because I have lived in WV with some of the best cooks for fried chicken! They have the best fried chicken I have had since I left WV in 1986! Yum. A must try!

Jonathan B.Jonathan Bascones: Awesome place and very popular. Get there early. Food was awesome. Fried chicken Amazing!!!!