Tucson Restaurants

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.

Café Poca Cosa

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110 E. Pennington

Fresh Mexican with a flair...
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KingFisher

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2564 E. Grant Road

Award-winning seafood...
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Feast

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4122 East Speedway
Midtown

A feast for your tastebuds...
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El Charro Cafe

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311 North Court Avenue

Culinary landmark in downtown Tucson...
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The Cup Café

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311 E. Congress St.

Piece of Tucson history...
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Lovin' Spoonfuls

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2990 N Campbell Ste 120

100% vegetarian . . . Or is it?...
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Acacia Real Food & Cocktails

3001 East Skyline Drive

Eclectic, casual fine dining...
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El Minuto Cafe

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354 S Main Ave

Reliably good Mexican in the old barrio...
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Beyond Bread

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3055 North Campbell Avenue
Between Glenn & Fort Lowell

High end, trendy sandwich shop...
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Mi Nidito

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1813 South Fourth Avenue

Big on local charm...
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Grill at Hacienda del Sol

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5501 N. Hacienda del Sol Rd.
Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort

Historic guest house with great food...
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The Dish

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3200 East Speedway Boulevard
(Behind The Rumrunner)

A tiny treasure tucked away...
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Raging Sage

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2458 North Campbell Avenue

Scones are the latest rage...
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Pastiche Modern Eatery

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3025 N Campbell Avenue
(Suite 121)

Global fusion cuisine...
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The Eclectic Café

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7053 East Tanque Verde Road
(Northwest corner of Sabino Canyon and Tanque Verde Roads)

A cut above your average AZ-Mex menu...
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Blue Willow

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2616 North Campbell Avenue

A Tucson wholesome food institution...
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Millie's Pancake Haus

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6530 East Tanque Verde Road

A satisfying start...
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Pico de Gallo

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2618 South Sixth Avenue

Sensational south Tucson taqueria...
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Terra Cotta

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3500 E Sunrise Dr.

Innovative regional flavors...
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Bison Witches

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326 North Fourth Avenue

Popular spot for happy hour...
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