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    The Fry Bread House

    4.2 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Mexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Ultimate with green chili beef
    Lizzy C.

    So good we had to come back again before we flew back home. This time we got Birria Taco, ultimate taco with Birria meat, red beef tamale, pazole & Honey & powdered sugar dessert fry bread. The staff is so friendly and attentive. We wish we could take this place back with us! We will be back on our next adventure to this area! They also have native american vendors selling jewelry and other items out front.

    Frybread taco
    Karisa L.

    Amazing! Great value for the amount of food! Everything had amazing flavor! Easy order and sit down and the team brought out the food. Space is small but outdoor seating helps! Fast casual space for food. Green chili tamale 100/10 My only feedback is for myself that next time I should get a sweet Frybread! Will be back!

    Lisa C.

    Fry Bread House in Phoenix, Arizona, offers a delightful and unique dining experience with its delicious and innovative Native American cuisine. My manager, who highly recommended this place, was thrilled to introduce it to me. It's a popular spot among locals and even featured on Guy Fieri's TV show, "Diner's, Drive-Ins and Dives." The restaurant attracts a steady stream of customers eager to savor its fun and creative Native American dishes. Frye Bread holds a special place in culinary history as the first Native American restaurant in the United States to receive the prestigious James Beard Foundation's "America's Classics" award in 2012. Their signature Fry Bread is incredibly chewy and flavorful. During my visit, I joined my coworkers, manager, and a few friends for lunch. One of the unique features of Frye Bread is its outdoor mini farmers market, where native American vendors sell jewelry, cultural gifts, and all things Native American. It was a great opportunity to immerse myself in the local culture and experience one of the restaurant's beloved dishes. While Frye Bread offers a variety of savory protein options to accompany their Fry Bread, I personally preferred mine simply drizzled with butter and powdered sugar. The combination of flavors was simply irresistible. Frye Bread is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking an authentic and flavorful Native American dining experience. The restaurant's commitment to preserving and showcasing Native American culture, combined with its delectable Fry Bread and batter, makes it a memorable dining experience.

    Native taco with ground beef
    Michelle J.

    It was my turn to pick a place to eat. I told the girls, "Let's go. You are in for a treat". I did not know that they had never had fry bread. I could not let them go back east without trying some traditional Native food. They were so excited. I told them I like eating fry bread with honey and jalapenos. Nice little place with indoor and outdoor seating. We chose to sit outside as it was not too hot. Two of us ordered the traditional Native taco with ground beef. The other ordered a fry bread taco salad. We all ordered a sweet fry bread as well. I think we all got the honey fry bread. I asked for jalapenos, but they did not have picked jalapenos. One of us found a hair in the taco and was worried about taking it back. I told her not to worry, our people will not do anything to your food if you take it back. So, she took it back, and they made her another one. These tacos were so big! I could only eat half (after I had eaten 3 slices of sweet fry bread. . . lol. . .). I ate the other half the next day for lunch, and it was just as good. I will definitely be back.

    Specials weekly
    Jim W.

    Outside seating in the shade with our pup under the table. One native and one red chile beef taco for lunch. Only had to drive 750 miles for lunch. Totally worth it! Fry bread was warm and soft with mild red chile beef plus lettuce and tomato. Seriously one of the best taste sensations on this giant blue ball we live on. Don't get to Phoenix too often but Fry Bread House is and always will be a must visit. If it wasn't so solar flare hot here we might visit more often. Order online or at the counter, dine inside or out. Inside is a mosh pit of servers, dine in and take away folks, dashers, bicycles (really go see for yourself) and wall art. T-shirts too. Got one this visit. Show your colors old man, yeah. Small parking lot and street parking. Shady seating for you and your pup. Enjoy!

    Bobby L.

    We liked the green chili ultimate taco. The fry bread was really good warm and chewy. Never had anything like it before. It's a huge portion so I would just order 1 taco per adult person. You order at the counter and they bring food to your table. Service is very friendly. Indoor seating is limited but they have outdoor seating. Overall a good place to swing by for lunch or visiting Arizona.

    Ultimate Taco
    Roz A.

    The Fry Bread House is an unassuming restaurant in Central Phoenix that surged in popularity after receiving its well deserved James Beard award and appearing on the Food Networks Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. They serve a few different tacos in their delicious, fluffy Fry bread. If you're a saucy girl like me, I recommend ordering one with either the green or red "chili" in your taco. I ordered the Ultimate Taco with red chicken chili with salsa verde on the side. It was large and delicious. I got about halfway through before the warm chicken slathered in a rich red sauce broke through the bottom of the Fry bread. I finished up the rest with fork and knife. The restaurant offers both inside and outside seating. Food is ordered at the counter by a friendly member of the staff who will guide you through the menu if you need help. They do one thing and they do it very, very well. Well worth a visit if you're in Phoenix.

    Megan B.

    We ordered this to go as I wanted my kids to try fry bread. Not only was the service fast and friendly but the food was amazing. We were fighting over it because it was so good. I wasn't sure if they were going to enjoy it and I should have gotten everyone their own. Next time we come back we're coming in and wearing stretchy pants. I got the no meat taco. I've only ever had it this way so maybe next time we try with the meat. When we came it the place was hopping. Give it a try.

    Busy Friday night MAR2026
    Franklin M.

    Driving in from Los Angeles we were looking forward to having dinner at this restaurant. The place was busy and we had to sit at a table outside which was fine because inside it was noisy. We ordered a combo Ultimate taco, Vegetarian taco, Honey fry bread and one Coke, this will set you back 45 bucks. These are not regular size tacos these are the size of a big burrito. The taco could have had more beans or meat to balance the bread. The food was really good and it was enough to fill up 3 hungry customers.

    Fry bread
    Edwin S.

    For a restaurant to be good, sometimes you just need that one thing you can do oh so well. For this restaurant, it's the fry bread, it is fluffy and amazing. Taste: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Value for money: 5/5

    Combo Chili Beef Taco
    Roicia B.

    Honestly, every time we come home to Arizona, this is our first stop off the plane! It brings that true Southwest spice, with green chilis just like the ones I grew up roasting. Every tribe makes their bread differently, and while it's not my mom's, this comes so close. They never miss -- the consistency and flavor are always on point. James Beard Award-winning? The judges should consider themselves lucky to experience it!

    Waiting for Fry bread
    Sarah S.

    My friend and I stopped by the Fry bread house after a visit to Curious Nature and seeing the sign on the street that says they are a James Beard Award winner (in 2012- I looked it up). The place was packed when we arrived which was a good sign. It is counter service so we placed our order. I am a vegetarian so I ordered the Vegetarian Taco which comes with refried beans, green chili, onions, sour cream, cheese and lettuce in a fry bread. My friend got the beef taco. We also ordered the sweet fry bread with honey and powdered sugar. There is no beer or wine here -- so I ordered an ice tea. The inside was full so we grabbed a picnic table outside. The food came out very quickly and we started digging in. Mine was really good but waaaaaaay too much sour cream (next time I would order on the side or just a little) because it made the fry bread a little soggy, especially by the end. But overall it was very good and I finished the whole thing (which is really quite large) -- but $14.00!!! Seems a bit pricey to me for just a taco -- also the beef taco is only $13 -- so wasn't sure why the meat taco was less (unless they were going by the number of ingredients but meat is surely more expensive than beans?) The sweet fry bread was good but a bit chewy and also not nearly enough honey -- I was actually even wondering if they put honey on it cause I couldn't see or taste it. Overall I was happy with my meal but I did think it was too expensive, and I wish they had at least beer and wine!

    Chili Beef Taco
    David M.

    A very unassuming location, this James Beard-awarded restaurant provides a homely experience. After ordering at the front, I was so surprised by the efficiency of their service. I would have guessed I waited less than 5 minutes for my food on a busy Saturday evening. I ordered the beef taco with my choice of meat being green chili. it was a very large meal that you could potentially split in two. If you choose the green chili option, be warned it has a little kick to it. I would equate its potency to a 2 out of 10 on a Thai spice scale (I apologize, that's the only scale I know of). You can choose other options as well. Regardless, you'll be greeted with a juicy meat soaked in a rich sauce. The fry bread itself has the consistency of naan: a little crunchy on the outside but very soft on the inside. The whole dish was excellent, and for a good price, too. I would go out of my way to dine here again. Spent ~$15

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    Do they deliver or are there delivery options?

    Yes, you can use uber eats and other delivery options but the fry bread tastes the best as fresh as possible. It gets more dense the longer it sits

    Does The Fry Bread House have outdoor seating?

    Yes. 2 picnic tables

    Will The Fry Bread House reopen and if yes any dates?

    It's open now.

    Is indoor dining an option as of July 2021? Tried calling but the number seems not in operation?

    Yes. People were dining indoors

    What are the real hours? I've been trying to check this place out since hearing about it? Everytime I've attempted to go during your listed hours it's you're closed?

    Do you have indoor dining?

    Yes they have seating indoors and outdoors

    Are the beans (refried) cooked in lard too? Sounds like nothing vegetarian :-( or made more healthy? Thanks Sandra! Will come to try with friends!

    Our Beans are vegetarian. Our Fry Bread is vegetarian. Fry Bread is unhealthy if you eat it… Read more

    Any vegetarian entrees?

    I’m sorry, but I don’t know why folks say that our Frybread is cooked in lard. It is not. Our Fry Bread and our beans are vegetarian.

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