Cimarrones Guidebook
Food scene
The Red Light Lounge is within walking distance of Cimarrones. It is a great place for a cocktail and light meal.
The Red Light Lounge at the Downtown Clifton
485 S Stone AveThe Red Light Lounge is within walking distance of Cimarrones. It is a great place for a cocktail and light meal.
Five Points in Barrio Viejo is a great place for coffee, brunch or lunch.
92 locals recommend
Five Points Market & Restaurant
756 S Stone AveFive Points in Barrio Viejo is a great place for coffee, brunch or lunch.
The Coronet in Barrio Viejo is comprised of a restaurant for dinner, a daytime cafe and an evening pub. Its patio is exceptionally charming and a great place to hang out. Have a coffee there and explore the possibilities.
78 locals recommend
The Coronet
198 W Cushing StThe Coronet in Barrio Viejo is comprised of a restaurant for dinner, a daytime cafe and an evening pub. Its patio is exceptionally charming and a great place to hang out. Have a coffee there and explore the possibilities.
El Mezquite is in the Doubletree Hilton at the Convention Center, a few blocks from Cimarrones. I am usually skeptical of chain hotel restaurants, but El Mezquite is the exception. It has a spacious restaurant with an outdoor patio and several bars and is a very comfortable place to just chill.
El Mezquite Grill & Taqueria
280 South Church AvenueEl Mezquite is in the Doubletree Hilton at the Convention Center, a few blocks from Cimarrones. I am usually skeptical of chain hotel restaurants, but El Mezquite is the exception. It has a spacious restaurant with an outdoor patio and several bars and is a very comfortable place to just chill.
This is a bit further of a walk, over in El Presidio neighborhood, but well worth it, especially when combined with a visit to the Tucson Museum of Art or shopping at Old Town Artisans. They have a lovely patio and it is a great option whether for coffee, brunch, lunch, or dinner.
27 locals recommend
Café à La C'Art
150 N Main AveThis is a bit further of a walk, over in El Presidio neighborhood, but well worth it, especially when combined with a visit to the Tucson Museum of Art or shopping at Old Town Artisans. They have a lovely patio and it is a great option whether for coffee, brunch, lunch, or dinner.
A great beer list and the best charcuterie board in Tucson. Unfortunately, they don't take reservations.
54 locals recommend
Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar
220 N 4th AveA great beer list and the best charcuterie board in Tucson. Unfortunately, they don't take reservations.
Casual outdoor-only Regional Mexican dining. The Nachos Grande are my personal favorite. Try the horchata or cochata if you have never had it. Combine Seis with shopping at the Mercado San Agustin and the MSA Annex down the block.
140 locals recommend
Seis Kitchen
1765 E River RdCasual outdoor-only Regional Mexican dining. The Nachos Grande are my personal favorite. Try the horchata or cochata if you have never had it. Combine Seis with shopping at the Mercado San Agustin and the MSA Annex down the block.
Casual Latin American food in nearby Menlo Park. Great for breakfast/brunch, especially vegan and vegetarian.
16 locals recommend
La Chaiteria
1002 W Congress StCasual Latin American food in nearby Menlo Park. Great for breakfast/brunch, especially vegan and vegetarian.
Plant-based burger joint in the MSA Annex. It sounds unappetizing, but they taste great. Sweet potato fries there are a must. Sit outside under a mister or in a "container". Combine with shopping at the Annex and Mercado San Agstin.
20 locals recommend
Beaut Burger
267 South Avenida del ConventoPlant-based burger joint in the MSA Annex. It sounds unappetizing, but they taste great. Sweet potato fries there are a must. Sit outside under a mister or in a "container". Combine with shopping at the Annex and Mercado San Agstin.
Tucson has many local breweries, but the beer here really stands out.
32 locals recommend
Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
115 E Broadway BlvdTucson has many local breweries, but the beer here really stands out.
Good local beer and the food is 7/10 I would say. Buzzing young scene in a cool venue.
70 locals recommend
Barrio Brewing Co
800 E 16th StGood local beer and the food is 7/10 I would say. Buzzing young scene in a cool venue.
Not on everyone's radar, but this is my place for special occasions. The food is very, very good and they have a nice courtyard patio.
Cielos
306 N Alvernon WayNot on everyone's radar, but this is my place for special occasions. The food is very, very good and they have a nice courtyard patio.
Shopping
Some good shopping for home goods and furniture. Colonial Frontiers is my favorite, with Colonial Indian furniture their specialty, although the COVID import problems have meant they have had to branch into Mexico more.
18 locals recommend
Lost Barrio
200 S Park AveSome good shopping for home goods and furniture. Colonial Frontiers is my favorite, with Colonial Indian furniture their specialty, although the COVID import problems have meant they have had to branch into Mexico more.
Vintage and antique finds and some local stuff. Fun location right by the Tucson Museum of Art.
56 locals recommend
Old Town Artisans
201 N Court AveVintage and antique finds and some local stuff. Fun location right by the Tucson Museum of Art.
One of my favorite places for unique gifts. Wonderful vintage ceramics.
10 locals recommend
Arte de la Vida
37 N Tucson BlvdOne of my favorite places for unique gifts. Wonderful vintage ceramics.
Just a fun place in nearby Menlo Park to shop, have a cup of coffee, and maybe have a Beaut Burger. Walking distance from Cimarrones if it's not too hot. The stores are in converted shipping containers making it a bit unique.
68 locals recommend
MSA Annex
267 South Avenida del ConventoJust a fun place in nearby Menlo Park to shop, have a cup of coffee, and maybe have a Beaut Burger. Walking distance from Cimarrones if it's not too hot. The stores are in converted shipping containers making it a bit unique.
Just up the road from MSA Annex. MAST is a good place for unique gifts. La Cabana has some very nice antiques but is pricey. Eat at Seis. Avoid the coffee at Presta. Worst cappuccino I have ever had and the staff are rude.
160 locals recommend
Mercado San Augustin
100 South Avenida del ConventoJust up the road from MSA Annex. MAST is a good place for unique gifts. La Cabana has some very nice antiques but is pricey. Eat at Seis. Avoid the coffee at Presta. Worst cappuccino I have ever had and the staff are rude.
If you are in Tucson for a while and like shopping, take a drive down to Tubac. Tourist shopping heaven with some quality stuff.
152 locals recommend
Tubac
If you are in Tucson for a while and like shopping, take a drive down to Tubac. Tourist shopping heaven with some quality stuff.
Sightseeing
You cannot come to Tucson and not visit this place. it's as simple as that.
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdYou cannot come to Tucson and not visit this place. it's as simple as that.
You will need to book your tour ahead of time, and it's a 50 min drive, but this place is special. It was discovered reasonably recently and, as a result, they have managed to keep the caves pristine and uncontaminated. Spectacular stalagmites and stalactites.
216 locals recommend
Kartchner Caverns State Park
2980 AZ-90You will need to book your tour ahead of time, and it's a 50 min drive, but this place is special. It was discovered reasonably recently and, as a result, they have managed to keep the caves pristine and uncontaminated. Spectacular stalagmites and stalactites.
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this tour. Only a 25 min drive back to the Cold War.
101 locals recommend
Titan Missile Museum
1580 W Duval Mine RdI was surprised by how much I enjoyed this tour. Only a 25 min drive back to the Cold War.