Guidebook for Tucson
Food Scene
Nuevo Mexicano, family-run, healthy choices, quick and friendly service, not expensive. Our AirBnB guests are all happy to have dined at Zivaz.
Zivaz Mexican Bistro
4590 E Broadway BlvdNuevo Mexicano, family-run, healthy choices, quick and friendly service, not expensive. Our AirBnB guests are all happy to have dined at Zivaz.
Bruegger's Bagels
1064 N Campbell AveFresh bagels and coffee.
Feast
3719 E Speedway BlvdCreative cuisine, fresh ingredients, cocktails and wine.
Crave Coffee Bar
4530 E Broadway Blvdfamily run, nice quiet space to hang out
Broadway Pizza Cafe
4558 E Broadway Blvdgreat pizza, nice friendly folks
Lodge On The Desert
306 N Alvernon Waybeautiful grounds, comfortable bar, locally sourced
Bread only, but get there early because Don sells out. Barrio is a Tucson favorite, locally-sourced ingredients. Baguette is a personal favorite.
52 locals recommend
Barrio Bread
18 S Eastbourne AveBread only, but get there early because Don sells out. Barrio is a Tucson favorite, locally-sourced ingredients. Baguette is a personal favorite.
We haven't been there but friends tell us it is quite good.
22 locals recommend
Sushi Garden - Broadway
3048 E Broadway BlvdWe haven't been there but friends tell us it is quite good.
Falora Pizza
3000 E Broadway BlvdPizza oven imported from Italy. Locally-sourced ingredients.
Tucson's treasured chef Janos Wilder, Beard Award. Serving locally sourced inventive takes on regional cuisine.
One of the best Happy Hours in town, 4:00-6:00.
43 locals recommend
DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails
135 S 6th AveTucson's treasured chef Janos Wilder, Beard Award. Serving locally sourced inventive takes on regional cuisine.
One of the best Happy Hours in town, 4:00-6:00.
Laverna's Coffee Shop
220 S Plumer AveA diner with fast friendly service.
Everything Else
5K walk-bike path around Randolph Park. Tennis, driving range, golf course.
Randolph Recreation Center
200 S Alvernon Way5K walk-bike path around Randolph Park. Tennis, driving range, golf course.
Entertainment & Activities
The Loft Cinema
3233 E Speedway BlvdTucson's independent art house. Three screens.
Arts & Culture
KXCI-FM Tucson
220 S 4th AveTucson's fab community radio -- real people, real radio.
Get there at lunch time and have a great burro or fry bread.
329 locals recommend
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier Rd Get there at lunch time and have a great burro or fry bread.
Essentials
Target and Home Depot are here, on east side of El Con Mall.
62 locals recommend
Century 20 El Con and XD
3601 E Broadway BlvdTarget and Home Depot are here, on east side of El Con Mall.
Natural Grocers
3016 E Broadway BlvdTrader Joe's
4209 N Campbell AveFour locations in Tucson.
Whole Foods Market
3360 E Speedway BlvdThree locations in Tucson.
Natural Grocers
3016 E Broadway BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Rialto Theatre
318 E Congress StLive music shows every night.
Sidecar
139 S Eastbourne AveSmall quiet bar with interesting drink menu.
Downtown Tucson -- restaurants, cafes, music venues, Johnny Gibson Market.
7 locals recommend
Congress Street
Congress StreetDowntown Tucson -- restaurants, cafes, music venues, Johnny Gibson Market.
Shopping
Antigone, long-time independent bookstore, located on Fourth Ave -- home of independent local and regional stores, bars, ethnic restaurants.
41 locals recommend
Antigone Books
411 N 4th AveAntigone, long-time independent bookstore, located on Fourth Ave -- home of independent local and regional stores, bars, ethnic restaurants.
NS/S specializes in native seeds, beans, chili powders, native crafts. Don't miss it.
15 locals recommend
Native Seeds/SEARCH Retail Store
3061 North Campbell AvenueNS/S specializes in native seeds, beans, chili powders, native crafts. Don't miss it.