Damian & Carly's Guidebook for Tucson
Food Scene
Cool rustic atmosphere, unique Mexican City style dishes, delicious fresh house made tortillas
51 personas locales recomiendan
Penca
50 E Broadway BlvdCool rustic atmosphere, unique Mexican City style dishes, delicious fresh house made tortillas
Brunch any day of the week, Huevos Rancheros is fantastic!
92 personas locales recomiendan
Five Points Market & Restaurant
756 S Stone AveBrunch any day of the week, Huevos Rancheros is fantastic!
Senae Thai Bistro
Very tasty authentic Mexican food, outside seating only in the Mercado courtyard
140 personas locales recomiendan
Seis Kitchen
1765 E River RdVery tasty authentic Mexican food, outside seating only in the Mercado courtyard
Best bread in Tucson, pizza, espresso, wine, beer and great market vibe
148 personas locales recomiendan
Time Market
444 E University BlvdBest bread in Tucson, pizza, espresso, wine, beer and great market vibe
Fantastic French bistro, live jazz on the patio every Sunday afternoon
78 personas locales recomiendan
The Coronet
198 W Cushing StFantastic French bistro, live jazz on the patio every Sunday afternoon
Caffe Luce
245 E Congress StCartel Coffee Lab
2516 N Campbell AveExo Roast Co
403 N 6th AveA great place for breakfast and dinner. A lovely courtyard with small shops and coffee / food vendors. Seis kitchen is located here.
160 personas locales recomiendan
Mercado San Augustin
100 South Avenida del ConventoA great place for breakfast and dinner. A lovely courtyard with small shops and coffee / food vendors. Seis kitchen is located here.
Located in the MSA Annex - Decent & different Japanese fare - outside dining only. Located right next to Westbound.
21 personas locales recomiendan
KUKAI
267 South Avenida del ConventoLocated in the MSA Annex - Decent & different Japanese fare - outside dining only. Located right next to Westbound.
Located in the MSA Annex, this coffee shop has changed it's name to Decibel. The coffee is excellent and they now serve breakfast. We go here after walking in the morning.
9 personas locales recomiendan
Hermosa Coffee Roasters
267 South Avenida del ConventoLocated in the MSA Annex, this coffee shop has changed it's name to Decibel. The coffee is excellent and they now serve breakfast. We go here after walking in the morning.
Just across the street and down the road a little from the Mercado San Augustin. Home to many great eateries and a casual outdoor bar
68 personas locales recomiendan
MSA Annex
267 South Avenida del ConventoJust across the street and down the road a little from the Mercado San Augustin. Home to many great eateries and a casual outdoor bar
Nook
1 E Congress StThis is apparently a good brunch spot though we haven't been yet
Drinks & Nightlife
Iconic and historic hotel, great for Sunday brunch, make sure to check out the Bloody Mary Bar on Sunday morning. Live music, great place to meet for cocktails.
232 personas locales recomiendan
Hotel Congress
311 E Congress StIconic and historic hotel, great for Sunday brunch, make sure to check out the Bloody Mary Bar on Sunday morning. Live music, great place to meet for cocktails.
A quiet restaurant with decent fare and a lovely drinking room next door
32 personas locales recomiendan
47 Scott
47 N Scott AveA quiet restaurant with decent fare and a lovely drinking room next door
Great selection of beers on tap and by the bottle. Drink in or take away.
87 personas locales recomiendan
Tap & Bottle - Downtown
403 N 6th AveGreat selection of beers on tap and by the bottle. Drink in or take away.
A bustling restaurant / bar - a little loud at times.
54 personas locales recomiendan
Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar
220 N 4th AveA bustling restaurant / bar - a little loud at times.
The Shanty
401 E 9th StOur closest Irish pub
All beers are hand crafted and gluten free / reduced. The names of their beers are as creative as the beers themselves. Our favorite craft brewhouse
34 personas locales recomiendan
Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.
228 E 6th StAll beers are hand crafted and gluten free / reduced. The names of their beers are as creative as the beers themselves. Our favorite craft brewhouse
A locally loved craft brewhouse - Only 4 blocks away.
32 personas locales recomiendan
Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
115 E Broadway BlvdA locally loved craft brewhouse - Only 4 blocks away.
A lovely 20 minute walk over the Santa Cruz River wash. Take the Cushing street bridge to the MSA Annex.
21 personas locales recomiendan
Westbound
267 South Avenida del ConventoA lovely 20 minute walk over the Santa Cruz River wash. Take the Cushing street bridge to the MSA Annex.
A newer shipping container development with clothing & gift shops, outside dining options and the best coffee in tucson! (in our opinion)
68 personas locales recomiendan
MSA Annex
267 South Avenida del ConventoA newer shipping container development with clothing & gift shops, outside dining options and the best coffee in tucson! (in our opinion)
Shopping
Excellent local book store with great service and selection of books and quirky gifts
41 personas locales recomiendan
Antigone Books
411 N 4th AveExcellent local book store with great service and selection of books and quirky gifts
Book Stop
214 N 4th AveGetting Around
Public Transportation, Street Car & Buses
Rental Vehicles
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1545 N Stone AveRoute starts from Mercado San Augustin, through downtown to the University of Arizona.
8 personas locales recomiendan
Sun Link Streetcar
Sun Link StreetcarRoute starts from Mercado San Augustin, through downtown to the University of Arizona.
Tugobikeshare.com
Multiple stations around Tucson. A great way to explore the downtown neighborhoods
TUGO Station
Tugobikeshare.com
Multiple stations around Tucson. A great way to explore the downtown neighborhoods
Essentials
Our closest market - only 4 blocks away. A large range of supplies including lunch counters. Not much in the way of organic foods.
36 personas locales recomiendan
Johnny Gibson's Downtown Market
11 S 6th AveOur closest market - only 4 blocks away. A large range of supplies including lunch counters. Not much in the way of organic foods.
This is where we do all our shopping. Excellent organic produce and ethically managed.
82 personas locales recomiendan
Food Conspiracy Co-op
412 N 4th AveThis is where we do all our shopping. Excellent organic produce and ethically managed.
Safeway
1940 E Broadway BlvdEntertainment & Activities
Fox Tucson Theatre
17 W Congress StThe Loft Cinema
3233 E Speedway BlvdLoved local art house cinema.
The Screening Room
127 E Congress StRialto Theatre
318 E Congress StNature
An excellent example of Tucson's unique desert ecosystem. Beautiful and accessible.
80 personas locales recomiendan
Saguaro National Park West
An excellent example of Tucson's unique desert ecosystem. Beautiful and accessible.
A world class exhibit of Sonoran plants and animals. Located very close to Saguaro National Park West. They are both a must see for nature lovers.
670 personas locales recomiendan
Museo del Desierto de Arizona-Sonora
2021 N Kinney RdA world class exhibit of Sonoran plants and animals. Located very close to Saguaro National Park West. They are both a must see for nature lovers.