What to expect at PV, formerly Paradise Valley Mall space, in Phoenix
PV, the former Paradise Valley Mall space, has restaurants, a concert pavilion, bike trails and walking paths, says Jeff Moloznik of RED Development.
- The former Paradise Valley Mall site is being redeveloped into a mixed-use space with restaurants, retail and entertainment.
- Several restaurants are already open, including Blanco Cocina + Cantina, Flower Child, Frost Gelato and Hawaiian Bros.
- More restaurants are planned to open soon, such as Federal Pizza, Cala and The Vig.
Over the last few years, developers have been working on redeveloping the site that was once Paradise Valley Mall in Phoenix into a brand-new hub for housing, business and entertainment.
The redevelopment project, led by RED Development Co., aims to repurpose the large amount of retail space left behind by the former Paradise Valley Mall into a more modernized shopping, dining and entertainment destination.
The first wave of businesses opened in 2024, but additional restaurants and retail stores have opened their doors at the site one by one ever since, with still more on the way.
Here are all the restaurants that are now open and coming soon at the former Paradise Valley Mall.
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Blanco Cocina + Cantina
Blanco Cocina + Cantina is a lively Mexican restaurant from Fox Restaurant Concepts. The regular menu includes classic tacos, burritos and fajitas, plus “Tucson chimichangas,” made with cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, rice and beans and either short rib machaca or braised chicken. Blanco is also known for its cocktails, which include jalapeño and pineapple, smashed strawberry and mandarin and mango margaritas, plus a Paloma Rosa made with maestro Dobel diamante, sparkling grapefruit and fancy salt and a strawberry shandy made with vodka, strawberry, lime and Mamitas agave seltzer.
Details: 12750 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. 480-393-5150, blancococinacantina.com.
Flower Child
Flower Child’s mission is making everything from scratch using fresh ingredients. The health-focused menu includes crushed avocado toast, organic strawberry and roasted beet salad, chicken yakisoba noodles and a vegan “Thai dye” wrap with spicy tofu, Thai basil, avocado, carrots, daikon radish, cilantro and snap peas. Or make your own meal by choosing a protein and two sides such as smashed gold potatoes or gluten-free mac and cheese.
Details: 12640 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. 602-753-3030, iamaflowerchild.com.
Frost Gelato
Frost Gelato, which offers over 80 rotating flavors of gelato and sorbet, is now open at the mall site. Frost imports most of its ingredients from Italy, which is where corporate chef Nazario Melchionda learned everything he knows about gelato. All of the gelato at Frost is made on site, making the gelataria one of the most authentic in Arizona.
Details: 12650 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 105, Phoenix. 480-886-1362, frostgelato.com.
Hawaiian Bros
Hawaiian Bros is now open at the redeveloped Paradise Valley Mall site. Menu options include Huli Huli chicken, luau pig, Kilauea chicken and seasoned vegetables, each of which is served as a lunch plate with two sides.
Details: 4520 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix. 480-841-5090, hawaiianbros.com.
The Melt
California-based restaurant The Melt made its Arizona debut at the former Paradise Valley Mall. The menu focuses on melted cheese on everything, from burgers to grilled cheese to mac and cheese. There are also five flavors of hand-spun milkshakes.
Details: 12650 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 100, Phoenix. 480-660-9370, themelt.com.
Mission BBQ
Mission BBQ, a Maryland-based barbecue restaurant chain, made its Arizona debut in Paradise Valley. The restaurant’s mission is to give back to veterans, police officers and firefighters. Menu options include baby back ribs, chopped brisket sandwich, smoked cheeseburger, mac and cheese, coleslaw and meat platters with the choice of brisket, pulled pork, sausage, turkey or pulled chicken.
Details: 4518 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix. 602-560-1950, mission-bbq.com.
Trevor’s Liquor
A new location of Trevor’s Liquor is now open at the redeveloped Paradise Valley Mall site. Aside from the giant liquor store, Trevor’s includes an artisanal pizza kitchen, in-house cocktail bar, cigar lounge and dog-friendly outdoor patio.
Details: 12820 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. 480-608-1743, trevors.com.
Wren House Brewing
Wren House Brewing Co. just opened its fourth Valley location at the Paradise Valley Mall redevelopment. The brewery, known for craft beers with Arizona roots, has won multiple awards from the Great American Beer Festival.
Details: 12650 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 106, Phoenix. 602-244-9184, wrenhousebrewing.com.
New restaurants coming soon to PV
Several more restaurants are expected to open in the near future at PV, including:
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