Food scene
Our favorite. Close by, great food, lots of outdoor dining, can get busy an weekends.
14 locals recommend
The Barnyard Crafthouse & Eatery
11011 East Tanque Verde RoadOur favorite. Close by, great food, lots of outdoor dining, can get busy an weekends.
Great local pizza and calzone joint. Go-to local place for pizza/beers after Mt. Lemmon mountain biking.
17 locals recommend
Bear Canyon Pizza
8987 E Tanque Verde RdGreat local pizza and calzone joint. Go-to local place for pizza/beers after Mt. Lemmon mountain biking.
Outdoor patio steps from Saguaro Natl Park East. Food is average- burgers are a good bet.
40 locals recommend
Saguaro Corners Restaurant & Bar
3750 S Old Spanish TrailOutdoor patio steps from Saguaro Natl Park East. Food is average- burgers are a good bet.
Viv’s Café
8987 East Tanque Verde RoadRetro, local breakfast diner.
Best upscale euro-cafe food and coffee for breakfast or lunch. Meeting spot for Mt. Lemmon MTB shuttles and popular road cyclist ride start point and meeting point.
52 locals recommend
Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde RdBest upscale euro-cafe food and coffee for breakfast or lunch. Meeting spot for Mt. Lemmon MTB shuttles and popular road cyclist ride start point and meeting point.
Great, non-fancy Mexican food and best margaritas. Eat-in at the full service portion- don’t wait in line at the to-go counter in front.
10 locals recommend
Calle Tepa Mexican Street Grill & Bar
6151 E Broadway BlvdGreat, non-fancy Mexican food and best margaritas. Eat-in at the full service portion- don’t wait in line at the to-go counter in front.
Zona 78
7301 E Tanque Verde RdUpscale, strip mall Italian with good wine list and small patio.
Taco stop
10290 East Speedway BoulevardThis is a kicka$$ taco truck. In the Circle K parking lot on Speedway and Houghton.
Fantastic place to get steaks for grilling, pre-made dinner items like carne asada, carnitas, spanish rice, etc, and prepared foods like tacos and burritos. Highly recommend!
RANCHEROS CARNICERIA
Fantastic place to get steaks for grilling, pre-made dinner items like carne asada, carnitas, spanish rice, etc, and prepared foods like tacos and burritos. Highly recommend!