Tucson food, drink and supplies

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Tucson food, drink and supplies

Dinner

Great staff, welcoming decor, and a James Beard nominated chef dolling out delicious bistro-styled food with a uniquely Tucson twist. The cocktails are some of the best in the city.
63 locals recommend
Tito and Pep
4122 E Speedway Blvd
63 locals recommend
Great staff, welcoming decor, and a James Beard nominated chef dolling out delicious bistro-styled food with a uniquely Tucson twist. The cocktails are some of the best in the city.
a lively bistro offering new American cuisine, a lively bar scene, and great outdoor seating. Brunch is rumored to good as well.
70 locals recommend
Agustin Kitchen
100 South Avenida del Convento
70 locals recommend
a lively bistro offering new American cuisine, a lively bar scene, and great outdoor seating. Brunch is rumored to good as well.
a cozy, minimalist spot in downtown offering handmade wood-fired pizzas on sourdough crust.
27 locals recommend
ANELLO
222 E 6th St
27 locals recommend
a cozy, minimalist spot in downtown offering handmade wood-fired pizzas on sourdough crust.
a family owned and run restaurant offering generous portions of homemade Mexican-Native American fare. This is a well-loved staple in Tucson and one you should not miss. Try the back patio if the weather is nice.
28 locals recommend
La Indita
722 N Stone Ave
28 locals recommend
a family owned and run restaurant offering generous portions of homemade Mexican-Native American fare. This is a well-loved staple in Tucson and one you should not miss. Try the back patio if the weather is nice.
Mexican and Sonoran fare in a down-to-earth environment. The carne asada is the second best in town and they have fanatic Sonoran dogs, a local delicacy.
40 locals recommend
BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs
2680 N 1st Ave
40 locals recommend
Mexican and Sonoran fare in a down-to-earth environment. The carne asada is the second best in town and they have fanatic Sonoran dogs, a local delicacy.

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

a very Tucson spot 5 minutes from the house offers some of the better brunch in the city.
76 locals recommend
Blue Willow Restaurant
2616 N Campbell Ave
76 locals recommend
a very Tucson spot 5 minutes from the house offers some of the better brunch in the city.
Sun-lit and modern, this offers fantastic breakfast options and coffee.
92 locals recommend
Five Points Market & Restaurant
756 S Stone Ave
92 locals recommend
Sun-lit and modern, this offers fantastic breakfast options and coffee.
this incredible Mexican bakery offers homemade pan dolces from scratch using original recipes and a lot of love.
28 locals recommend
La Estrella Bakery Inc
120 South Avenida del Convento
28 locals recommend
this incredible Mexican bakery offers homemade pan dolces from scratch using original recipes and a lot of love.
an upscale Mexican restaurant with outdoor seating. A go-to spot for breakfast or lunch.
140 locals recommend
Seis Kitchen
1765 E River Rd
140 locals recommend
an upscale Mexican restaurant with outdoor seating. A go-to spot for breakfast or lunch.

Coffee

104 locals recommend
Exo Roast Co
403 N 6th Ave
104 locals recommend
13 locals recommend
Ren Coffeehouse
4300 N Campbell Ave
13 locals recommend
60 locals recommend
Presta Coffee Roasters
100 South Avenida del Convento
60 locals recommend
77 locals recommend
Cartel Coffee Lab
2516 N Campbell Ave
77 locals recommend

Taquerias

Mesquite grilled with some of the best carne asada and costilla (rib) tacos in town. The unique hass tacos feature carne asada, green chili and cheese. Bonus: you get to enjoy the food sitting outside in plastic chairs.
19 locals recommend
Los Tacos Apson
3501 S 12th Ave
19 locals recommend
Mesquite grilled with some of the best carne asada and costilla (rib) tacos in town. The unique hass tacos feature carne asada, green chili and cheese. Bonus: you get to enjoy the food sitting outside in plastic chairs.
A go-to for Mexican fare of all sorts. The quesabirrilla tacos are some of the best in town, and the bistec tacos (flat iron steak with grilled onions), costilla (rib) and cabrito (goat) are all first rate. Solid homemade horchata as well. Indoor seating available.
6 locals recommend
El Taco Rustico
2281 North Oracle Road
6 locals recommend
A go-to for Mexican fare of all sorts. The quesabirrilla tacos are some of the best in town, and the bistec tacos (flat iron steak with grilled onions), costilla (rib) and cabrito (goat) are all first rate. Solid homemade horchata as well. Indoor seating available.
The corn tortillas and horchata prepared on site. I know more than one local who grew up on the food this family-owned and -run place serves up. Indoor seating available.
30 locals recommend
Taqueria Pico De Gallo
2618 S 6th Ave
30 locals recommend
The corn tortillas and horchata prepared on site. I know more than one local who grew up on the food this family-owned and -run place serves up. Indoor seating available.
Go for the red chili or machaca burro. Anitas is consistently in contention for the best flour tortillas in town and worth a trip just to pick up a dozen (I suggest the gordita size).
16 locals recommend
Anita Street Market
849 N Anita Ave
16 locals recommend
Go for the red chili or machaca burro. Anitas is consistently in contention for the best flour tortillas in town and worth a trip just to pick up a dozen (I suggest the gordita size).

Bars

Serious cocktail bar in an old morgue, what more could you want?
52 locals recommend
Owls Club
236 S Scott Ave
52 locals recommend
Serious cocktail bar in an old morgue, what more could you want?
Vintage-themed dive bar with JFK memorabilia & pinball machines located in a fallout shelter.
30 locals recommend
The Shelter Cocktail Lounge
4155 E Grant Rd
30 locals recommend
Vintage-themed dive bar with JFK memorabilia & pinball machines located in a fallout shelter.
Chill, narrow bar with locally focused offerings, including pub fare, whiskeys & craft draft beer.
20 locals recommend
Good Oak Bar
316 E Congress St
20 locals recommend
Chill, narrow bar with locally focused offerings, including pub fare, whiskeys & craft draft beer.

Groceries, Wine, and Bread

186 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3360 E Speedway Blvd
186 locals recommend
62 locals recommend
Albertsons
2854 N Campbell Ave
62 locals recommend
220 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
4209 N Campbell Ave
220 locals recommend
This is just around the corner and has great marinated flank steak for the barbeque, great tamales (except Sunday), miscellaneous staples and produce, and a solid tortilla selection.
Aguajito Meat Market
2800 East Fort Lowell Road
This is just around the corner and has great marinated flank steak for the barbeque, great tamales (except Sunday), miscellaneous staples and produce, and a solid tortilla selection.
Delicious fresh bread from a James Beard nominated baker. Order ahead to avoid the long lines (barriobread.com).
52 locals recommend
Barrio Bread
18 S Eastbourne Ave
52 locals recommend
Delicious fresh bread from a James Beard nominated baker. Order ahead to avoid the long lines (barriobread.com).
A well curated selection of wine, liquor and beer with knowledgeable staff.
15 locals recommend
The RumRunner
3131 E 1st St
15 locals recommend
A well curated selection of wine, liquor and beer with knowledgeable staff.

Things to do

If you want to know more about the amazing plants of Tucson and the broader Sonoran desert, this is the spot.
260 locals recommend
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon Way
260 locals recommend
If you want to know more about the amazing plants of Tucson and the broader Sonoran desert, this is the spot.
"Museum" is a misnomer: it is really a giant zoo and outdoor botanical garden that highlights the unique plants and animals of the Sonoran desert.
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney Rd
670 locals recommend
"Museum" is a misnomer: it is really a giant zoo and outdoor botanical garden that highlights the unique plants and animals of the Sonoran desert.
Mount Lemmon hosts one of my favorite 26 mile stretches of road in America. Mt. Lemmon Highway gains 5,400 ft in elevation and moves through 6 unique biomes. From desert shrub to pine and oak forests, there is even a ski run at the top. Bring your jackets, it's cold up top.
485 locals recommend
Mount Lemmon
485 locals recommend
Mount Lemmon hosts one of my favorite 26 mile stretches of road in America. Mt. Lemmon Highway gains 5,400 ft in elevation and moves through 6 unique biomes. From desert shrub to pine and oak forests, there is even a ski run at the top. Bring your jackets, it's cold up top.
Bear Canyon to Seven Falls Trail is a 8.30 mile, out and back trail with about 1000 feet of elevation gain. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 2 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Additional details here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/bear-canyon-to-seven-falls-trail
6 locals recommend
Bear Canyon Trailhead
5150 North Bear Canyon Road
6 locals recommend
Bear Canyon to Seven Falls Trail is a 8.30 mile, out and back trail with about 1000 feet of elevation gain. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 2 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Additional details here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/bear-canyon-to-seven-falls-trail
This 2.30 mile, loop trail near the desert musuem is generally considered a moderately challenging route. It takes an average of 1 h 11 min to complete and gains 380 feet of elevation. This is a very popular area for hiking, walking, and other nature trips, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Gould Mine Trail
Gould Mine Trail
This 2.30 mile, loop trail near the desert musuem is generally considered a moderately challenging route. It takes an average of 1 h 11 min to complete and gains 380 feet of elevation. This is a very popular area for hiking, walking, and other nature trips, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.