Must-see restaurants in Tucson

  • Cafe Poca Cosa

    Tucson

    Chef Suzana Davila's award-winning nuevo-Mexican bistro is a must for fans of Mexican food in Tucson. A Spanish-English blackboard menu circulates between…

  • Tumerico

    Tucson

    How do we love thee? Let us count the ways: ranchero tacos stuffed with veggies and jackfruit, Frida Kahlo tostadas and cilantro pesto sopes (topped…

  • Prep & Pastry

    Tucson

    Tucson's to-die-for breakfast spot takes no reservations, so you'll have to join Yelp's waitlist to get in line. Indulgences range from duck confit to…

  • El Charro Café

    Tucson

    This rambling, buzzing hacienda has been making great Mexican food on this site since 1922. It's particularly famous for the carne seca, sundried lean…

  • La Cocina

    Tucson

    Popular La Cocina, within Old Town Artisans in the Presidio district, serves Southwestern fare (green chili, tamales), Arizona beers and cool live music…

  • Cup Cafe

    Tucson

    Cup Cafe, we like your style: wine-bottle chandeliers, penny-tiled floor and 'Up on Cripple Creek' on the speakers. In the morning (or the afternoon –…

  • Mi Nidito

    Tucson

    A perennially popular local favorite that has seen its share of celebrities: former president Bill Clinton's order (pre-quadruple bypass) at 'My Little…

  • Dutch Eatery

    Tucson

    Thick wooden tables and an open kitchen highlight this modern space, where you can dine on bistro fare (salade niçoise) as well as a few hometown…

  • El Guero Canelo

    Tucson

    Tucson's signature dish is the Sonoran hot dog, a tasty example of what happens when Mexico's cuisine meets America's penchant for excess. It's a bacon…

  • Lovin' Spoonfuls

    Tucson

    Burgers, country-fried chicken and club sandwiches – the menu reads like one at your typical diner but there's a big difference: no animal products will…

  • Tito & Pep

    Tucson

    A mid-20th-century-modern throwback in Tucson's midtown, Tito & Pep features John Martinez' chef-driven fare hot off the mesquite-fired grill: think lamb…

  • Boca Tacos & Tequila

    Tucson

    While Boca looks divey from the outside, the cuisine leans gourmet, with fillings like lime-and-chipotle shrimp, curried cauliflower and chicken mole all…

  • Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink

    Tucson

    This gourmet pizza and wine bar has big ideas and mostly manages to deliver on them. Housed in a former funeral parlour (note the chapel-like arches in…

  • Diablo Burger

    Tucson

    This satellite of Flagstaff's popular burger joint does a mean patty of open-range, locally sourced beef. Try the Big Daddy Kane, with sharp cheddar,…

  • Hub Restaurant & Ice-Creamery

    Tucson

    Exposed bricks, a lofty ceiling, sleek booths and a walk-up ice-cream stand beside the hostess desk – industrial chic takes a Mayberry spin. Upscale…

  • Tiny's Saloon & Steakhouse

    Tucson

    Motorcycles are lined up like horses in front of this well-worn watering hole just west of the city. Inside, once your eyes adjust, slide into a booth,…

  • Beyond Bread

    Tucson

    This busy cafe and bakery has a handful of locations across town. Their specialties? Daily breads and a mouthwatering array of sandwiches – try Roger’s…

  • Tania's 33

    Tucson

    Stop here in the morning on your way west via Speedway Blvd from Tucson to Saguaro National Park. The breakfast burritos at this low-key Sonoran-style…

  • American Eat Company

    Tucson

    All the major food groups are represented at this industrial-cool food market: tacos, sliders, pizza and poke bowls, plus beer and cafe con leche.

  • Food Conspiracy Cooperative

    Tucson

    Food Conspiracy Cooperative is great for stocking up on organic produce and groceries. It also has sandwiches and a small salad bar.