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1. Café Poca Cosa
- Cafe Poca Cosa became the darling of Tucson's culinary scene a few years ago when model-restaurant owner-chef Susana Davila first made a splash... read more
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- Mexican
- Californian
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2. KingFisher
This popular Tucson mainstay serves up classic American cuisine with an emphasis on fresh, expertly prepared seafood. Their fish and chips are...
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4. El Charro Cafe
- El Charro Cafe has opened several locations throughout the Tucson area, but the downtown location on Court Avenue remains a favorite for locals... read more
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- American
- Mexican
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5. The Cup Café
- Adjacent to the lobby of the historic Hotel Congress in downtown Tucson, the Cup Cafe is nearly always busy with diners scrambling to win a seat... read more
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- American
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6. Lovin' Spoonfuls
- Lovin' Spoonfuls may leave you feeling puzzled: did you just really have an all-vegetarian dinner? This is delicious, healthy vegetarian food masquerading... read more
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7. Acacia Real Food & Cocktails
- The eclectic, always-fresh menu at Acacia revolves around seasonal offerings. The restaurant relies on local and sustainable foods to create its... read more
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8. El Minuto Cafe
- This restaurant is adjacent to Tucson's historic barrio viejo and caters to tourists and area employees. The food is standard Sonoran-style Mexican... read more
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9. Beyond Bread
- Is it a sandwich shop that serves fresh baked breads and pastries on the side? Or a bakery that does soups, salads and sandwiches on the side?... read more
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The Tucson restaurant scene is an intriguing mix of innovation and tradition. The self-proclaimed "Mexican food capital of the United States," Tucson has plenty of evidence to back up this lofty claim: the oldest family-run Mexican food restaurant, our number four pick, El Charro Cafe, is in Tucson, and it's rumored that the chimichanga was invented right here in the Old Pueblo.
But aside from the to-die-for abundance of good Mexican food you'll find around town, the Tucson culinary scene also excels in other areas. Restaurants like Feast, located in midtown, are creating eclectic gourmet dishes that are hard to categorize, but easy to digest. Another great restaurant to see what's happening in the fast-evolving Tucson foodie scene is at Acacia at St. Philips. Acacia is home to Albert Hall, one of Tucson's best chefs, where you'll find creative--and exquisite--dishes such as Oaxacan risotto and roasted plum tomato-and-basil soup.
For traditionalists, our number two pick, KingFisher Bar and Grill, is a great spot for reliably delicious classic American cuisine, while local Tucson chain Beyond Bread offers up delectable sandwiches and desserts made from scratch daily.
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