Jc's Guidebook
Food scene
This is a great place for Mexican seafood, oysters, ceviche and lots of other dishes. And they make a great margarita!
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mariscos Chihuahua Mexican Seafood Restaurant Tucson Best Mexican Tucson Authentic Ceviche
1009 N Grande AveThis is a great place for Mexican seafood, oysters, ceviche and lots of other dishes. And they make a great margarita!
This is a really great neighborhood bar, tiki theme, fantastic drinks and excellent food, serves late into the night.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kon Tiki Restaurant & Lounge
4625 E Broadway BlvdThis is a really great neighborhood bar, tiki theme, fantastic drinks and excellent food, serves late into the night.
This is a lovely restaurant that serves superb appetizers at a happy hour, good wine, and a lovely market place setting with other little shops.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Agustin Kitchen
100 South Avenida del ConventoThis is a lovely restaurant that serves superb appetizers at a happy hour, good wine, and a lovely market place setting with other little shops.
This is a well known, long standing Mexican restaurant in the heart of downtown. Try the carne seca- a special dried beef dish, a classic!
151 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Charro Café
311 N Court AveThis is a well known, long standing Mexican restaurant in the heart of downtown. Try the carne seca- a special dried beef dish, a classic!
This is my go to coffee shop - good coffee in a warm and inviting atmosphere, with a funky bar in the back that comes alive at night. Check out their online calendar of events, including a curated mezcal tasting with the bar owner every Thursday night.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Exo Roast Co
403 N 6th AveThis is my go to coffee shop - good coffee in a warm and inviting atmosphere, with a funky bar in the back that comes alive at night. Check out their online calendar of events, including a curated mezcal tasting with the bar owner every Thursday night.
Great food and cocktails, outdoor seating, great location downtown. Try it for happy hour!
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maynards Market & Kitchen
400 N Toole AveGreat food and cocktails, outdoor seating, great location downtown. Try it for happy hour!
Great breakfast spot downtown in the Congress Hotel.
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Cup Cafe
311 E Congress StGreat breakfast spot downtown in the Congress Hotel.
This might just be might favorite restaurant in Tucson. Located in the Coronado Hotel in a historic building, the restaurant has a cozy dining room and elegant bar, with seating available on the charming outdoor patio. A guaranteed good meal, and also a good spot for a romantic date. (Ps. No longer in the Coronado hotel, look online for new location!)
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Coronet
198 W Cushing StThis might just be might favorite restaurant in Tucson. Located in the Coronado Hotel in a historic building, the restaurant has a cozy dining room and elegant bar, with seating available on the charming outdoor patio. A guaranteed good meal, and also a good spot for a romantic date. (Ps. No longer in the Coronado hotel, look online for new location!)
Great food and drinks - try the elote or the fried chicken, or catch one of their weekday specials. They serve food late so a great spot to hit after drinks or a show.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar
220 N 4th AveGreat food and drinks - try the elote or the fried chicken, or catch one of their weekday specials. They serve food late so a great spot to hit after drinks or a show.
Great spot with shipping containers contains different drinks/eateries- like a food cart lot that’s been immobilized. Something for everyone. Try the bacon wrapped burritos!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Boxyard
238 N 4th AveGreat spot with shipping containers contains different drinks/eateries- like a food cart lot that’s been immobilized. Something for everyone. Try the bacon wrapped burritos!
Buffet featuring Indian-inspired vegetarian food in mellow surroundings with a scenic courtyard.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Govindas Natural Foods Buffet
711 E Blacklidge DrBuffet featuring Indian-inspired vegetarian food in mellow surroundings with a scenic courtyard.
Flavorful Mexican eatery with delicious offerings from 6 different regions of Mexico. And they have margaritas and sangria! Two locations, one on the north side of town and one in the Mercado. (Mercado location does not serve alcohol).
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seis Kitchen
1765 E River RdFlavorful Mexican eatery with delicious offerings from 6 different regions of Mexico. And they have margaritas and sangria! Two locations, one on the north side of town and one in the Mercado. (Mercado location does not serve alcohol).
Sushi-Cho Restaurant
1830 E Broadway BlvdGreat happy hour sushi specials including sake & $1 nigiri!
This is a fantastic spot near downtown, an eclectic collection of shops selling arts and crafts, a lovely courtyard, and a wonderful bar/café with great food and drinks. Not to be missed.
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LaCo Tucson | Outdoor Downtown Tucson Restaurant
76 N Court AveThis is a fantastic spot near downtown, an eclectic collection of shops selling arts and crafts, a lovely courtyard, and a wonderful bar/café with great food and drinks. Not to be missed.
Bookstore
Funky and eclectic shop for books and so much more on the 4th Ave strip.
Antigone Books
411 N 4th AveBar
Warm, casual cocktail bar with stained-glass windows serving whiskey, curated cocktails & beer.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Owls Club
236 S Scott AveWarm, casual cocktail bar with stained-glass windows serving whiskey, curated cocktails & beer.
Nature, hiking, biking
Beautiful, scenic desert preserve with lots of single track trails that can be hiked or biked.
Sweetwater Trailhead
4001 N Tortolita RdMore great desert hiking and trails.
457 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Área recreativa del Cañón Sabino
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadMore great desert hiking and trails.
Another beautiful spot to hike where you can see incredible views both to the east and the west of Tucson. Great place to be at sunset! (Or sunrise!)
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de las Montañas de Tucson
8451 West McCain LoopAnother beautiful spot to hike where you can see incredible views both to the east and the west of Tucson. Great place to be at sunset! (Or sunrise!)
Sightseeing
Historic catholic mission open for tours.
329 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdHistoric catholic mission open for tours.