Hayley’s guidebook
My favorite restaurants
Included in the list are some of my favorite restaurants and recommendations. Most are within walking distance or accessible by streetcar!
I could easily eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Time Market! This is a great local spot just two blocks south of the house. In addition to great food whether you sit down or grab a slice of pizza to go, the market has a wide variety of organic produce, wine/beer, and other grocery options! I suggest walking because it is so close, but also there is construction near by and parking can be tricky!
148 locals recommend
Time Market
444 E University BlvdI could easily eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Time Market! This is a great local spot just two blocks south of the house. In addition to great food whether you sit down or grab a slice of pizza to go, the market has a wide variety of organic produce, wine/beer, and other grocery options! I suggest walking because it is so close, but also there is construction near by and parking can be tricky!
B Line is located just a few blocks south on historic 4th Ave. I love this spot for breakfast burritos and great dinner options! They also have a great dessert selection on display.
30 locals recommend
The B Line
621 N 4th AveB Line is located just a few blocks south on historic 4th Ave. I love this spot for breakfast burritos and great dinner options! They also have a great dessert selection on display.
Cup Cafe is located inside Hotel Congress and is open from breakfast to late night. This is a fantastic historic hotel which offers live music, various events throughout the year, great food! Don't miss out on visiting this historic hotel whether for a bite to eat, an event, or for a night out!
111 locals recommend
Cup Cafe
311 E Congress StCup Cafe is located inside Hotel Congress and is open from breakfast to late night. This is a fantastic historic hotel which offers live music, various events throughout the year, great food! Don't miss out on visiting this historic hotel whether for a bite to eat, an event, or for a night out!
Maynards offers fine dining on their restaurant side and casual dining in the cafe. Located right next to the railroad tracks and restored active train station, Maynards is full of charm!
83 locals recommend
Maynards Market & Kitchen
400 N Toole AveMaynards offers fine dining on their restaurant side and casual dining in the cafe. Located right next to the railroad tracks and restored active train station, Maynards is full of charm!
Delicious Mexico City style food! There are multiple locations, but I frequent the Speedway location.
23 locals recommend
La Parrilla Suiza
5602 E Speedway BlvdDelicious Mexico City style food! There are multiple locations, but I frequent the Speedway location.
I've been going to Bentley's since I was a child! Located near the U of A campus, this is a funky coffee house with an excellent menu. Enjoy the local art on display and people watching. Open morning to early evening, no dinner.
10 locals recommend
Bentley's House of Coffee & Tea
1730 E Speedway BlvdI've been going to Bentley's since I was a child! Located near the U of A campus, this is a funky coffee house with an excellent menu. Enjoy the local art on display and people watching. Open morning to early evening, no dinner.
This is my families favorite Sonoran Mexican food! I personally love the refried beens and cheese enchiladas!
7 locals recommend
Casa Molina Del Norte
3001 N Campbell AveThis is my families favorite Sonoran Mexican food! I personally love the refried beens and cheese enchiladas!
El Charro is known for their carne seca, which is a dried beef that is shredded and grilled with green chile, tomato, and onions. The beef is actually dried in the sun and a traditional Sonoran dish!
151 locals recommend
El Charro Café
311 N Court AveEl Charro is known for their carne seca, which is a dried beef that is shredded and grilled with green chile, tomato, and onions. The beef is actually dried in the sun and a traditional Sonoran dish!
Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink
101 E Pennington StDelicious craft pizza and food!
47 Scott
47 N Scott AveFancier spot downtown with delicious food and cocktails.
Sidecar
139 S Eastbourne AveGreat place for delicious cocktails and wonderful atmosphere!
Brooklyn Pizza was a frequent after school stop for me back in the day. Get pizza by the slice or take a whole pie. Don't miss out on the garlic knots!
34 locals recommend
Brooklyn Pizza Company
534 N 4th AveBrooklyn Pizza was a frequent after school stop for me back in the day. Get pizza by the slice or take a whole pie. Don't miss out on the garlic knots!
Excellent health conscious grocery store, with lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Also, walking distance on 4th Ave.
82 locals recommend
Food Conspiracy Co-op
412 N 4th AveExcellent health conscious grocery store, with lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Also, walking distance on 4th Ave.
New spot in Tucson which is getting a lot of great reviews. Located on Speedway Blvd.
63 locals recommend
Tito and Pep
4122 E Speedway BlvdNew spot in Tucson which is getting a lot of great reviews. Located on Speedway Blvd.
Venture into the south side for some authentic tacos. If you don't speak Spanish you will need to pull out your google translate or else you might end up ordering a tongue taco! I'm not brave enough to try, but I have friends who say the tongue is delicious!
19 locals recommend
Los Tacos Apson
3501 S 12th AveVenture into the south side for some authentic tacos. If you don't speak Spanish you will need to pull out your google translate or else you might end up ordering a tongue taco! I'm not brave enough to try, but I have friends who say the tongue is delicious!
Open 24 hrs, this is a delicious and healthier taco shop. Great option after a few late night drinks!
10 locals recommend
Taco Shop
1350 E Broadway BlvdOpen 24 hrs, this is a delicious and healthier taco shop. Great option after a few late night drinks!
The Mercado is a must go! Enjoy tacos at Seis or brunch/dinner at Agustin restaurant. After you eat you can shop in the local shops and grab a coffee or a Mexican pastry. You can get to the Mercado via street car!
160 locals recommend
Mercado San Augustin
100 South Avenida del ConventoThe Mercado is a must go! Enjoy tacos at Seis or brunch/dinner at Agustin restaurant. After you eat you can shop in the local shops and grab a coffee or a Mexican pastry. You can get to the Mercado via street car!
New shipping container shopping a food spot. Located next to the Mercado, a must go!
68 locals recommend
MSA Annex
267 South Avenida del ConventoNew shipping container shopping a food spot. Located next to the Mercado, a must go!
Raijin Ramen
2955 E Speedway BlvdNew ramen spot, usually has a line so don't go starving!
Excellent tacos with a few unusual options. Located walking distance on 4th Ave!
70 locals recommend
BOCA Tacos Y Tequila
533 N 4th AveExcellent tacos with a few unusual options. Located walking distance on 4th Ave!
Adorable spot for delicious food and cocktails. Inside quaint with just a few table, outside patio also available. I usually go for happy hour!
78 locals recommend
The Coronet
198 W Cushing StAdorable spot for delicious food and cocktails. Inside quaint with just a few table, outside patio also available. I usually go for happy hour!
Super delicious trendy spot with excellent cocktails and food! Try the jack fruit fries, you won't be disappointed!
29 locals recommend
Welcome Diner
902 E Broadway BlvdSuper delicious trendy spot with excellent cocktails and food! Try the jack fruit fries, you won't be disappointed!
Places to visit
Here is a list of places to visit in and around Tucson including great hiking spots.
Beautiful canyon with multiple trails from easy to difficult. Tram is also available for those unable to hike.
457 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadBeautiful canyon with multiple trails from easy to difficult. Tram is also available for those unable to hike.
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdGreat vertical hike to get your blood pumping. Locals hike here daily for some cardio and great city views.
108 locals recommend
Tumamoc Hill
Great vertical hike to get your blood pumping. Locals hike here daily for some cardio and great city views.
Historic Fourth Avenue
Stroll down historic 4th Ave for great food and shopping.
Great local art museum with contemporary art.
181 locals recommend
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
140 N Main AveGreat local art museum with contemporary art.
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayCome check out all the different varieties of cactus!
Finger Rock Trail
7119 Pontatoc Canyon TrailThis hike is very difficult, experienced hikers only.
Over the last 5 years, Tucson's downtown has gone through many updates with new restaurants and street car. Come check it out!
76 locals recommend
Downtown
Over the last 5 years, Tucson's downtown has gone through many updates with new restaurants and street car. Come check it out!
Historic music venue in the heart of downtown. Hopefully you can check out a show!
92 locals recommend
Rialto Theatre
318 E Congress StHistoric music venue in the heart of downtown. Hopefully you can check out a show!
191 E Toole Ave
191 East Toole AvenueAnother great music venue.