Arizona might conjure images of cacti, desert sunsets, and Southwestern cuisine, but tucked within this arid landscape is a surprising treasure trove of Southern soul food that will make your taste buds sing.
From Phoenix to Scottsdale and beyond, a handful of buffets serve up heaping portions of fried chicken, collard greens, and cornbread that rival anything you’d find in the Deep South.
These establishments don’t just feed hungry travelers; they create gathering spaces where strangers become friends over shared plates of comfort food that warms the soul as much as it fills the belly…