I've always been interested in what the general gaming public ranks as their best Zelda games. I think mine is quite different from popular opinion, but you can prove me wrong. If you care, you can state the reason for your #1.
1. Majora's Mask
2. A Link to the Past
3. Ocarina of Time
4. The Legend of Zelda
5. Phantom Hourglass
MM, because it was such a well executed refreshing change. I didn't think the idea of going back to the beginning every 3 days would have worked but I found it did. The time factor and solving puzzles based on that was great. The dungeons were also like true Zelda standards, unlike Wind Waker (IMHFO).
So, yea?