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…
Must-see restaurants in Southern Arizona
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…
Southern Arizona
Past the art nouveau steel door awaits this sensuously lit grown-up spot with innovative American cuisine that is at once smart and satisfying. The four…
Southern Arizona
Local art hangs from the exposed brick walls at this small cafe, a welcoming place that feels like home – in a good way. Order homemade soup, quiche,…
Southern Arizona
Locally beloved, this institution has been luring ’em in since 1944. The signature 'fruit burros' (a fruit-filled crispy tortilla rolled in cinnamon and…
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…
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…
Tucson
Popular La Cocina, within Old Town Artisans in the Presidio district, serves Southwestern fare (green chili, tamales), Arizona beers and cool live music…
Southern Arizona
The ingredients are fresh, the crust is charred over a wood fire and the end result is tasty. There's a good array of toppings too, from gorgonzola to…
Southern Arizona
This tiny, mustard-yellow hacienda with blue trim serves very good Mexican food. It's pretty much the only place in Benson where you may have to wait for…
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 –…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Southern Arizona
Built in 1879 and thoroughly restored, this lively saloon is a favorite end-of-the-day watering hole for Tombstone's costumed actors. With its long bar,…
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…
Southern Arizona
This cafe east of the Hwy 82/83 junction is a breezy place to nosh after a day of wine tasting, bird-watching or scenic driving. Salads, sandwiches and…
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…
Southern Arizona
The patio at Shelby's is a friendly place to relax after a hard day of shopping and museum hopping. Serving mainly salads, wraps and gourmet pizzas, it's…
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…
Southern Arizona
Did somebody say breakfast bowl? This baby comes with green chili, cheddar and two eggs atop grilled potatoes, plus meat if ya' want it. At lunch look for…
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,…
Southern Arizona
The breakfasts at this longtime favorite are super-hearty and served with unfussy solicitude. The house-corned beef hash with two eggs, home fries,…
Southern Arizona
Quick and easy, this branch of Wisdom's Café features street tacos, Sonoran dogs, burritos, tamales, margaritas and homemade ice cream. Good selection of…
Southern Arizona
Yes, a velvet Elvis does indeed hang on the wall at this gourmet pizza joint in Patagonia. Motorcyclists, foreign visitors and date-night couples –…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Southern Arizona
Formerly Nellie Cashman's in the Russ House Hotel, this cantina serves Mexican fare alongside a few Italian dishes. Eat inside or enjoy a prickly-pear…
Southern Arizona
For quick and easy coffee before your next adventure, drive through the Old Benson Ice Cream Stop beside the railroad tracks. It also sells 44 flavors of…
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.
Tucson
Food Conspiracy Cooperative is great for stocking up on organic produce and groceries. It also has sandwiches and a small salad bar.
