Best eats tucson

Updated: March 10, am.

Every member of the Tucson Foodie team has pitched in, adding their top picks and must-try places. Enjoy your gastronomic journey! This guide and all our guides are updated on a real-time basis as places close and new places open. Brought to you with support from Visit Tucson. Learn how we create our guides here.

Best eats tucson

Dollar amounts correspond to average per-meal price. Smoking is not permitted in most Tucson restaurants, by city ordinance. Big Nose Kate is most infamous for her tumultuous relationship with Doc Holliday, but her tough attitude toward working the prostitution business is really what set her apart from the women of her time. Step into the saloon today for sights—and tastes—of the past. Breakfast on weekends. Patio dining available. Take-out and catering. Tanque Verde Rd. The oldest continually operated restaurant in Tombstone, the Longhorn serves up broiled Black Angus steaks, mesquite smoked pork ribs, Mexican classics, and more in a fun, historic setting. And don't forget to save room for dessert—we hear the Death by Chocolate is to die for. Allen Street. Back to top. American This neighborhood bistro in downtown Tucson features modern American comfort food, eclectic wines, microbrewed beers, and handcrafted cocktails, as well as urban decor, comfortable bar and booth seating, and a large outdoor brick patio. Scott Ave. American A perfect spot for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, this neighborhood joint serves up made-from-scratch favorites using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

A superb selection of boutique wines and beers. And the Cucumber with Garlic Sauce?

First comes mesquite—the robust, earthy smoke from this native wood triggers memories of impromptu bonfires and family gatherings with grilled skirt steaks. Second, thin, lardy Sonoran flour tortillas, which make all other tortillas feel like dry, puffy flatbread. Then there are the roadside burritos: Never bursting with fillers, they showcase tender grilled or braised meats that you dress according to your taste. This mountain-ringed desert city is home to a diverse population of Native communities, immigrants, and college kids. Strolling downtown you might spot a day-tripper from Hermosillo slurping a bowl of miso ramen at a picnic table or a Vietnamese guy in a cowboy hat me sipping mezcal cocktails at a dimly lit bar. Order a platter of aguachile to embrace the natural sweetness of plump Mexican shrimp with serrano peppers, creamy avocado, and cooling cucumber in a limey salsa.

Embracing elements of Native American, Spanish colonial, Mexican, and American heritage in its regional dishes, the point of difference of Tucson Sonoran cuisine is its simple, fuss-free approach and emphasis on fresh ingredients. From cozy Mexican-inspired eateries to fusion fare with locally-infused flair, these are my recommendations for the best restaurants in Tucson, AZ. Award-winning handcrafted regional Mexican cuisine, Sies Kitchen has grown from its humble beginnings as a food truck in Operating from breakfast through to dinner, expect exceptional savory Mexican food plates including tacos, burritos, and taquitos full of authentic Mexican flavor. A post shared by Tucson, Arizona Dude Ranch tanqueverderanch. For a totally immersive fine dining experience, head to Tanque Verde Ranch for mouth-watering cuisine in the authentic dude ranch atmosphere. Regular dining events are held weekly, in addition to serving three gourmet meals daily at the ranch restaurant.

Best eats tucson

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Locale is your go-to Italian spot in Tucson. Other specialties are homemade flan, fresh shrimp ceviche, and carne seca. Take-out and catering. A superb selection of boutique wines and beers. You can opt out at any time. Stone Ave. Filled with chopped cabbage, hot peppers, cilantro and pico, each came with pickled carrots and red onion on the side. The vegetable sides rotate with whatever is in season — in winter, when I last visited, it was asparagus. Get ready for some amazing American grub made from local ingredients. Best Tucson Cheap Eats. This is a city where fast food chains take a back seat to dozens, if not hundreds, of local joints. Seis Kitchen has multiple locations. The lattes feature distinctly Mexican flavors such as horchata and mazapan peanut candy. The food sets a standard that others only try to match—examples are the carne seca, the chiles rellenos, and the chimichangas.

Every member of the Tucson Foodie team has pitched in, adding their top picks and must-try places. Enjoy your gastronomic journey! This guide and all our guides are updated on a real-time basis as places close and new places open.

Barrio Bread 18 S Eastbourne Ave. Their whiskey and wine lists are crazy good, and the place is decked out in stained glass and chandeliers. They later cook the sun-dried beef before shredding it into meaty strands. A post shared by The Parish Tucson theparishtucson. Enjoy housemade breakfast and lunch served daily and dinner on Fri. Additional Tucson Cheap Eats. La Estrella Bakery has multiple locations. Photographs of historic landmarks—reminiscent of The City of Brotherly Love—decorate the walls. We also enjoyed desserts and tasty tipples. Regardless, the spot is now thriving with regulars enjoying slow-grilled costillas and crunchy tacos of tender tripas. Specialties include veal, seafood, and homemade pasta. Their chicken katsu sandwich is practically a carnal pleasure. With delivery, dine-in and take-out options, they have something for everyone. With lots of tables inside and a large patio, this has become a popular local hangout.