We have our Best of Pinal County results here for you, as published in Golden Corridor LIVING. This is A detailed guide to the best providers of goods and services as selected by our readers. These are the people and businesses who really give the Golden Corridor its shine, making it shimmer for residents and visitors alike.
Our many categories are broken down into sections about people, pets, services, lifestyle, shopping, and food and drink, covering most all the facets of your life here in this “just right” slice of the desert between Tucson and Phoenix.
We’re thrilled to say participation in our survey is way up this year, so we have a broader base of voters sharing their recommendations with you. We’re thankful for all of them!
It’s always a joy for us to recognize and celebrate excellence in our community, and this year our voters are letting us spread the wealth even more, with tied winners in several categories. Our nominees and winners are getting more geographically diverse, with locations and services in Casa Grande, Maricopa, Superior, Florence, Picacho, and Gold Canyon rising to the top of various lists.
Being the best of Pinal means you’re one of the go-to places in a region on the rise with new employers, new people, and new ideas building on the strong foundation laid by farmers, ranchers, miners, builders, teachers, and many others who recognized its potential.
The businesses and people you’ll read about are here for the long haul and will grow along with our county as it attracts more new, sustainable development to the desert. Read on to see who they are, and then thank them for all they do!
THE BEST OF SERVICES
Acupuncture
Casa Grande Community Acupuncture and Chiropractic
Attorney
Angel Raymond, Raymond Law, Maricopa
Auto Dealership
Jones Auto Center, Casa Grande
Auto Repair
Lugnut Auto Repair, Maricopa
Bank | Credit Union
Pinal Federal Credit Union, Casa Grande
Barber
Sports & Cuts, Maricopa
Car Wash | Detailing
Pro X Mobile Detailing & Auto Glass, Maricopa
Caterer
Helen’s Kitchen and Catering, Maricopa
Chiropractic Center
Happy Clam Chiropractic, Maricopa
Day Care | Preschool
Grow with Grace Learning Center, Casa Grande
Dentist
Yang and Horsley Dentistry, Casa Grande
Electrician
Brutinel Plumbing and Electrical, Casa Grande
Financial Services
Rudy Benitez, AnnieMac Home Mortgage, Casa Grande
Florist
Three G’s Flowers, Casa Grande
Rose’s Roses Flowers, Superior
Funeral Home
J Warren Funeral Services, Casa Grande, Eloy & Coolidge
General Contractor
Capital R Construction, Casa Grande
Absolute Homes, Casa Grande
Home Repair | Remodeling
JMC’S Remodeling, Casa Grande
Massage
Tina Blanchard, TREND Salon and Spa, Maricopa
Medical Practice
Banner Medical – Throughout the County
Medical Spa
Maricopa Wellness Center
Optometrist
Dr. Kenneth Jeffers, Professional Eye Care Associates, Casa Grande
Dr. Matthew Littlejohn, Casa Grande Eye Care
Orthodontist
Walton Orthodontics, Casa Grande
Painting
ACP Painting, Maricopa
Photographer
Victor Moreno Photography, Maricopa
Plumber
Two Brother’s Plumbing, Casa Grande
Physician
Kristina Donnay FNP-C, Maricopa Wellness Center
Real Estate Agent
Michael Schoenfeld, Yost Realty Group, Casa Grande
Real Estate Brokerage
ReMax Casa Grande, Yost Realty Group
Retirement Community
Cypress Point Retirement Community, Casa Grande
Salon/Spa – Hair | Skin | Nails
TREND Salon and Spa, Maricopa
School
Mission Heights Preparatory High School, Casa Grande
Skin Care Salon
Skin Diva Aesthetics Studio
Surgery Center/Clinic
Banner Casa Grande
Tattoo Studio
TZU Tattoo, Superior
Other
Gorilla Joe’s Pest Control, Maricopa
Spell it Out Co. Maricopa (Yard Signs)
BeDillions Restaurant, Casa Grande
THE BEST OF FOOD AND DRINK
Bar | Tavern
Airport Tavern, Casa Grande
McMashers Sports Bar & Grill,
Casa Grande
Breakfast | Brunch
Big House Cafe, Casa Grande
Cook-E-Jar Bakery and Cafe,
Casa Grande
Burger
Porter’s Cafe, Superior
Burrito
Nico’s Mexican Food, Casa Grande
Chinese
Lucky’s Sushi & Chinese Restaurant, Casa Grande
Hong Kong Kitchen, Casa Grande
Coffee Shop
Honeycutt Coffee and Wine Bar, Maricopa
Deadlift Coffee Shop, Casa Grande
Comfort Food
Big House Cafe,
Casa Grande
Dessert | Bakery | Cookie | Donut | Ice Cream
Sweet Cravings by Karla Wear, Maricopa
Dive Bar
Airport Tavern, Casa Grande
Food Truck
The Secret Ingredient, Casa Grande
Fine Dining | Special Occasion
BeDillions Restaurant, Casa Grande
Happy Hour
A Latte Vino, Casa Grande
Margarita
Anaya’s Fresh Mexican Restaurant,
Casa Grande
Mexican
Anaya’s Fresh Mexican Restaurant,
Casa Grande
Patio
Honeycutt Coffee and Wine Bar, Maricopa
New Restaurant
Hideout Steakhouse and BBQ,
Casa Grande
Silver King Smokehouse & Saloon, Superior
Sandwich
Creative Cafe, Casa Grande
Seafood
Taco Giro Mexican Grill & Seafood, Casa Grande
Steakhouse
Hideout Steakhouse and BBQ,
Casa Grande
Tacos
Taco Kings, Casa Grande
Wine Bar | Winery
Bruzzi Vineyard, Superior
Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior
THE BEST OF LIFESTYLE
Casino
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hotel & Casino, Maricopa
Hiking Trail
Casa Grande Mountain Trail
Live Music Venue
Airport Tavern, Casa Grande
Museum
Pinal County Historical Museum, Florence
Nonprofit
CASA of Pinal County, Florence
Place to Take Kids
Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch, Picacho
Place to Take Visitors
Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior
THE BEST OF PETS
Animal Clinic
Maricopa Animal Hospital
Animal Medical Center of Casa Grande
Animal Rescue
Valley Humane Society, Casa Grande
Animal Shelter
Pinal County Animal Control, Casa Grande
Dog-Friendly Store
PetSmart, Casa Grande
Pet Grooming
Shaggy Chic Pet Grooming, Casa Grande
Pet Store
Earthwise Pet Supply, Maricopa
THE BEST OF PEOPLE
Artist | Artisan
Cindy Patterson
Writer | Video Producer
John Stapleton
Bartender
Jennifer Korsten
Chef
Chris Spear
Elected Official
Donna McBride
The Avocado Nursery, Casa Grande
THE BEST OF SHOPPING
Butcher Shop
The Box Meat Shop, Maricopa
Craft | Hobby Store
LitTLE6 Industries!, Maricopa
Custom Apparel
Gold Canyon Embroidery & Boutique, Gold Canyon
Farmers Market
Superior Farm-to-Fantastic Market, Superior
Jewelry
Sommers Jewelry, Casa Grande
Nursery | Plants
Distinctive Earthscapes at The Avocado Nursery, Casa Grande
Outdoor Decor
Happy Adobe, Florence
Place to Buy Gifts
Random Boutique, Superior
Second-Hand Clothing
BowWow Meow Thrift Shop & Consignment of The Valley Humane Society, Casa Grande
Westernwear
C-A-L Ranch Stores, Casa Grande