West Buckeye Rd, Downtown

I think restaurants and pubs on this street are more than the number of locals and travelers who visit the W Buckeye road. The name sounded little weird! Something like Buckeye? I did not get it right then and still don’t. But anyways, the street had some positive vibe in every thing it showcased; the people, surroundings and entertainment. Among the big chain of restaurants owned by separate individuals I chose to treat my taste buds at ‘Santanas Mexican food’. The Mexican stuff they serve is authentic and served fresh at affordable rates. This street serves an easy access to the Sky Harbor International harbor.

For some reason, I always get lost going to the airport in Phoenix. The 10 and the 17 cross each other down where the 17 bends, which makes things extra confusing. I always look for Buckeye Rd as the exit to take off the 10 to get to the airport quickly and conveniently. Be careful though, because the Buckeye Rd right off the 17 is a nasty road. It's full of rundown looking industrial buildings and other seedy stuff. Heading east this road does eventually reach the airport but it's a good twenty minutes out of your way. There is light traffic on this road, but it's just not the place you want to be when you could be late for a flight.

A special note, during Thanksgiving and Christmas the roads on this side of the airport back up. I can remember waiting an extra 2 hours to pick up my sister from the airport. During this busy time it's best to use the east side access via the 202 or 51.