Guidebook for Tucson
Food
The coffee, the huevos rancheros and the smoked beet torta. They’ve also started dinner service TH-SAT 6-9pm
92 locals recommend
Five Points Market & Restaurant
756 S Stone AveThe coffee, the huevos rancheros and the smoked beet torta. They’ve also started dinner service TH-SAT 6-9pm
Cafe Desta
758 S Stone AveLegitimately good Ethiopian. Try the shorba.
Incredible wood fire pizza with seasonal vegetable plates and a focus on local ingredients.
27 locals recommend
ANELLO
222 E 6th StIncredible wood fire pizza with seasonal vegetable plates and a focus on local ingredients.
Always open and always delicious. Try the chimichanga. Also a good breakfast burrito
Maico Restaurant Mexican Food
835 E 22nd StAlways open and always delicious. Try the chimichanga. Also a good breakfast burrito
Los Tacos Apson
3501 S 12th AveExperience the tacos and the noise.
El Gorrion Restaurant
3459 S 12th AveJust get the special. Or a chimi
Best pizza by the slice in town. Amazing Tamal Plate. Also a small high-end grocery market!
148 locals recommend
Time Market
444 E University BlvdBest pizza by the slice in town. Amazing Tamal Plate. Also a small high-end grocery market!
Awesome outdoor restaurant with an amazing courtyard.
101 locals recommend
LaCo Tucson | Outdoor Downtown Tucson Restaurant
76 N Court AveAwesome outdoor restaurant with an amazing courtyard.
You can always get a seat, it's amazing, get the Margherita, and they spin vinyl
32 locals recommend
Falora Pizza
3000 E Broadway BlvdYou can always get a seat, it's amazing, get the Margherita, and they spin vinyl
The classic glazed donut is my favorite, but try everything and get some warm tamales to go for lunch.
28 locals recommend
La Estrella Bakery Inc
120 South Avenida del ConventoThe classic glazed donut is my favorite, but try everything and get some warm tamales to go for lunch.
Penca
50 E Broadway BlvdIncredible tortas and cocktails.
Go to the hot dog stand at the corner and get a Sonoran dog con todo
8 locals recommend
Ruiz Hot Dogs Los Chipilones
1140 S 6th AveGo to the hot dog stand at the corner and get a Sonoran dog con todo
Tito and Pep
4122 E Speedway BlvdGreat dinner date spot. Good vegetarian options.
Agustin Kitchen
100 South Avenida del ConventoI love the mezze plate. You can eat in the Mercado courtyard.
KUKAI
267 South Avenida del ConventoSurprisingly amazing Japanese food. Onigiri and spicy ramen.
Tanias 33
614 N Grande AveIncredible vegan options. Huge burritos.
Great wine selection and small plates. Awesome bartenders. Awesome courtyard.
78 locals recommend
The Coronet
198 W Cushing StGreat wine selection and small plates. Awesome bartenders. Awesome courtyard.
Tumerico
2526 E 6th StMy favorite restaurant in Tucson.
Everything is delicious at the restaurant. The pizza is extra good and unique. Plus it’s a full grocery store and deli!
57 locals recommend
Flora's Market Run
2513 E 6th StEverything is delicious at the restaurant. The pizza is extra good and unique. Plus it’s a full grocery store and deli!
El Torero Restaurant
231 E 26th StMaybe the best food in south tucson (which says a lot)
Taqueria Pico De Gallo
2618 S 6th Avetacos are so good and cheap. order 5 or 6.
Substance Diner
103 North Park Avenueget the breakfast sandwich (the sandwich, not the burrito!)
Sher-e-Punjab
853 E Grant Rdbest local Indian
The Little One
151 North Stone AvenueCash only. Get the lunch special, whatever it is, and be happy.
BATA
New fine dining concept in Tucson with an upscale underground bar.
El Taco Rustico
This spot sells 100,000 quesabirrias/year for a reason.
Entertainment & Activities
Children's Museum Tucson
200 S 6th AveA good place to bring the kid(s) for a couple of hours
The Loft Cinema
3233 E Speedway BlvdWatch whatever they are playing and it will be great.
Drinks
Barrio Brewing Co
800 E 16th StBest cocktails in town. Dark and sleepy with a few different rooms to explore.
52 locals recommend
Owls Club
236 S Scott AveBest cocktails in town. Dark and sleepy with a few different rooms to explore.
Borderlands Brewing Co.
119 E Toole AvePueblo Vida Brewing Company
115 E Broadway BlvdMy favorite microbrewery
Great outdoor bar with on-tap cocktails. Escape the heat here without going inside.
21 locals recommend
Westbound
267 South Avenida del ConventoGreat outdoor bar with on-tap cocktails. Escape the heat here without going inside.
Dragoon Brewing Company
1859 W Grant RdMy favorite beer in town. Great tap room.
Motosonora Brewing Co
1015 S Park AveMy new favorite microbrewery. Great outdoor area.
chill place, inside+outside seating, always open, good cocktails and food
The Red Light Lounge at the Downtown Clifton
485 S Stone Avechill place, inside+outside seating, always open, good cocktails and food
The Citizen Hotel Tucson
82 South Stone Avenuehave a drink at the hotel bar
Arts & Culture
Incredible outdoor museum with only local wildlife. Amazing views.
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdIncredible outdoor museum with only local wildlife. Amazing views.
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
140 N Main AveMuseum of Contemporary Art
265 S Church AveGroceries
Food Conspiracy Co-op
412 N 4th AveMy grocery store of choice. Great bulk section.
High-end smaller grocery store and restaurant. Great wine selection. Excellent mushroom selection.
148 locals recommend
Time Market
444 E University BlvdHigh-end smaller grocery store and restaurant. Great wine selection. Excellent mushroom selection.
Flora's Market Run
2513 E 6th Stthis is where I get the majority of my essentials because it's rarely crowded and it's the most budget-friendly grocery store in town. just don't expect a high-end experience. the locals call it Hood City ;)
22 locals recommend
Food City
2950 S 6th Avethis is where I get the majority of my essentials because it's rarely crowded and it's the most budget-friendly grocery store in town. just don't expect a high-end experience. the locals call it Hood City ;)
Shopping
Book Stop
214 N 4th AveSleepy bookstore with an amazing owner. I go here to escape.
Bon Boutique
760 S Stone AveWestern/mexican goods boutique
Mast
100 South Avenida del ConventoCarefully curated quality stuff. Great for browsing (and buying).
MSA Annex
267 South Avenida del ConventoSeveral boutiques to wander around in.
Pick up a cactus or some succulents or something unique to take with you.
Desert Survivors Native Plant Nursery
1020 W Starr Pass BlvdPick up a cactus or some succulents or something unique to take with you.
Bookmans has three locations. They're all equally amazing. It's not just a bookstore. Take an hour or two to lose yourself here.
27 locals recommend
Bookmans Midtown Entertainment Exchange
4841 E Speedway BlvdBookmans has three locations. They're all equally amazing. It's not just a bookstore. Take an hour or two to lose yourself here.
Hikes
Do the drive loop. Best place to see the classic Saguaro cacti we're known for.
99 locals recommend
Saguaro National Park East
Do the drive loop. Best place to see the classic Saguaro cacti we're known for.
Mount Lemmon
Many beautiful hikes and 10-20 degrees cooler.
Picacho Peak
Awesome 6 hour hike. Advanced.
Gates Pass Trail
6400 W Gates Pass RdBest place to catch the sunset
The payoff are a set of pools that flow all year and you can cliff jump into them
7 locals recommend
Romero Pools
The payoff are a set of pools that flow all year and you can cliff jump into them
Wilderness of Rocks
Seven Falls
5700 Bear Canyon Trailexcellent hike, especially after a rain