Some truly great food in Phoenix:
Pizzeria Bianco (http://www.pizzeriabianco.com/) - Should make anyone's shortlist for best pizza in the US. This place lead the resurgence of woodfired pizza made with care. It's a pain to get into during normal dinner times, a great choice if you're going early, or have time to hang at the bar next door waiting for a table. iirc they take reservations only for parties of 6 or more. Check out the fennel sausage pizza, and if you're looking for something particularly decadent the prosciutto wrapped fontina appetizer. There are several excellent sister restaurants around town too, Trotto if you're looking for upscale Italian, and Pane Bianco to grab a salad/sandwich.
Tacos Chiwas (http://www.tacoschiwas.com) - Maybe the best Mexican food in a city full of good Mexican food, not a lot else to say. Low prices, counter service, can get packed inside, but usually room to sit outside. Everything here is good, getting hungry just thinking about it. Has a slightly m