Favorite Ethnic:
- Ikkyu (North Tucson on Orange Grove) $ 520-297-9011 We love their ramen but they only serve it on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
- Fat Man Kitchen $ Sicchuan (Downtown) $ 520-882-3059 The splashing noodles are delicious.
- Persian Room $$ 520-744-1414 Mediterranean food. We enjoy their fish, chicken and beef kababs.
- Miss Saigon (Downtown) $ 520-320-9511 The Vietnamese pho and spring rolls are delicious.
- Contigo (Westin Hotel) $$ 520-299-1540 South American & Spanish cuisine. We recommend the octopus and the paella.
Favorite Italian / Pizza:
- Anello (Downtown) $$ Not open on Sundays and Mondays but the pizza and vegetable sides are fresh and tasty.
- Time Market (Downtown) $ 520-622-0761 Casual, market for dining in or taking out. I love their pizzas, sandwiches, wine selection and coffee.
- Fiamme Pizza (Foothills) $$ 520-529-5777 Neopolitan-style pizza
- North Italia (Foothills / Encantada) $$ 520-299-1600 Italian Chain
- Tavolino (Foothills) $$-$$$ 520-531-1913 Reservations suggested
- Vivace (Foothills) $$$ 520-795-7221 Reservations suggested
Favorite Mexican:
- Seis Kitchen (Downtown East) $$ 520-612-7630 I like their el pastor tacos. They have an outdoor location in Mercado San Augustine which is nice when it’s not too hot.
- El Charro Café (Oro Valley) $$-$$$ 520-622-1922 Mexican cafe serving Sonoran-style fare – a little more Tex Mex style. My mom loves the corn tamales.
- Blanco’s $$ 520-232-1007 Chain – more Tex Mex style. I like their skinny mango margaritas
Favorite New American:
- Wildflower (Oro Valley) $$ 520-219-4230 New American restaurant with patio seating. ½ off bottles of wine on Tuesdays
- Feast (Downtown) $$-$$$ – TAKEOUT ONLY FOR NOW
520-326-9363 Reservations Suggested The food will take you right back to the 90’s but the wine list is extensive and the last bottle
list has lots of great deals. - Wild Garlic Grill $$-$$$ 520-206-0017 Reservations Required Locally owned offering American Very Popular & an outdoor patio
Favorite Special Occasion / Steakhouse:
- Grill at Hacienda Del Sol (Foothills) $$$$ 520-529-3500 Reservations Required New American fare with scenic views. One of the best overall Tucson Restaurants Excellent wine list. Informal Terrace restaurant with jazz music most nights in season
- Fleming’s (Foothills) $$$$ 520-529-5017 Reservations Required Steakhouse chain
- Flying V Bar & Grill (Foothills/Eastside) $$$$ 520-615-5495 Reservations Suggested Southwestern Grill with spectacular views (Ventana Canyon Loew’s Resort)
- Bob’s Steakhouse at the Omni
Other:
- Frost (Oro Valley and Foothills) $ 520-615-9490 Gelato and Sorbet Shop
- Rum Runner (Downtown) 520-326-0121 wine and liquor store
- Sofi (Downtown) (520) 332-2387 Natural Wine Shop
CLOSED as of 1/22/21
- Maynard’s Market (Downtown) $$-$$$
520-545-0577 Historic venue in train station with American food / Well-known local Chef
PERMANENTLY CLOSED
1. Cafe Poca Cosa (Downtown) Mexican. Unique (menu changes daily and is written on a chalkboard). I love the green mole and tamales. Well-known local Chef