Favorite Foods

Best Mexican Food El Cazador

2209 South Ave. W. 406-728-3657 elcazadormt.org

Many locals may have been surprised to hear El Cazador closed its downtown location in May after 27 years, but there’s no need to worry. The authentic Mexican restaurant is focused on their new location on South Avenue, where they’re planning on expanding and adding an outdoor patio.

Second Place: Fiesta En Jalisco

Third Place: The Camino

Best Pizza Biga Pizza

241 W. Main St. 406-728-2579 bigapizza.com

Biga Pizza remains a slice above the competition with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients on its homemade pizzas. Add in a traditional, unsalted starter called the “biga,” and the result is Missoula’s favorite pizza.

Second Place: Bridge Pizza

Third Place: MacKenzie River Pizza

Best Salad Good Food Store

1600 S. 3rd St. W. 406-541-3663 goodfoodstore.com

Good Food Store customers can pick fresh vegetables to create their version of the Best salad in town. Customers are sure to find the freshest ingredients at Missoula’s largest natural, organic grocery store.

Second Place: Biga Pizza

Third Place: MacKenzie River Pizza

Best Sushi Saketome

137 W. Front St. 406-510-3466 saketomesushi.com

Chef Drake Doepke, the owner of Saketome Sushi, spent his early 20s traveling around Asia, studying the cuisine and culture of other countries, and learning the art of sushi. He brought his expertise to Missoula, creating the Best sushi restaurant in town.

Second Place: Kobe Seafood & Steak House

Third Place: Sushi Hanna