Guidebook for Tucson
Food Scene
Farmer's Market, Restaurants, shops, end of the street-car route
160 locals recommend
Mercado San Augustin
100 South Avenida del ConventoFarmer's Market, Restaurants, shops, end of the street-car route
Presta Coffee Roasters
100 South Avenida del ConventoExcellent iced coffee, peaceful, shaded courtyard
Excellent, inexpensive Mexican food. Order carnitas tacos! One of the only places in town that makes their own corn tortillas.
La Fresita West
1450 W St Marys RdExcellent, inexpensive Mexican food. Order carnitas tacos! One of the only places in town that makes their own corn tortillas.
Super tasty Mexico City style Mexican food with a quality bar. Go during happy hour from 3:30-5:30 for some of the best food and drink specials around.
51 locals recommend
Penca
50 E Broadway BlvdSuper tasty Mexico City style Mexican food with a quality bar. Go during happy hour from 3:30-5:30 for some of the best food and drink specials around.
Best happy hour in town. High quality drinks and extensive food menu from 4:00-6:00.
43 locals recommend
DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails
135 S 6th AveBest happy hour in town. High quality drinks and extensive food menu from 4:00-6:00.
Order the breakfast torta—it's everyone's favorite. Enjoy it in the lovely shaded courtyard.
140 locals recommend
Seis Kitchen
1765 E River RdOrder the breakfast torta—it's everyone's favorite. Enjoy it in the lovely shaded courtyard.
Get the 14" one topping pizza for just $6. Such a good deal for a tasty pie cooked up quickly in this neighborhood favorite.
7 locals recommend
Los Olivos
937 W Congress StGet the 14" one topping pizza for just $6. Such a good deal for a tasty pie cooked up quickly in this neighborhood favorite.
Another happy hour favorite with local beers on tap and a nice food menu, all for very reasonable prices from 4:00-6:00. The peaceful courtyard is shared by the train station, and you might happen upon some live music too. There's also a farmer's market here Monday evenings.
83 locals recommend
Maynards Market & Kitchen
400 N Toole AveAnother happy hour favorite with local beers on tap and a nice food menu, all for very reasonable prices from 4:00-6:00. The peaceful courtyard is shared by the train station, and you might happen upon some live music too. There's also a farmer's market here Monday evenings.
Sightseeing
Drive, walk, or bike to the top for great city views
135 locals recommend
Sentinel Peak Park (“A” Mountain)
1001 Sentinel Peak Rd SDrive, walk, or bike to the top for great city views
Everything Else
Tumamoc Hill
Excellent urban walking/hiking trail
Safeway
1940 E Broadway BlvdGroceries!
Food City
2950 S 6th AveGroceries
Drinks & Nightlife
There is something happening here every night of the week. Touring musicians, game nights, dancing, excellent restaurant, art events, etc. If you're to check out one thing downtown, make it Hotel Congress.
232 locals recommend
Hotel Congress
311 E Congress StThere is something happening here every night of the week. Touring musicians, game nights, dancing, excellent restaurant, art events, etc. If you're to check out one thing downtown, make it Hotel Congress.
This small, mellow brewery serves up some of the very best beer in town. Beer lovers, this is a must stop.
32 locals recommend
Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
115 E Broadway BlvdThis small, mellow brewery serves up some of the very best beer in town. Beer lovers, this is a must stop.
Entertainment & Activities
The Loft Cinema
3233 E Speedway BlvdIndependent films