Guidebook for Tucson
Food Scene
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
4900 E Speedway BlvdAmazing Italian food!
If you're into Jamaican food this is the spot! Try their fresh ginger pineapple juice - yum!
Ceedee Jamaican Kitchen
5305 East Speedway BoulevardIf you're into Jamaican food this is the spot! Try their fresh ginger pineapple juice - yum!
We love BJ's when we need a late night food spot. Their generally open till at least midnight and the food is consistently good.
12 locals recommend
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
5510 E Broadway BlvdWe love BJ's when we need a late night food spot. Their generally open till at least midnight and the food is consistently good.
Best Chinese food in Tucson. It's not greasy, AND they deliver! The egg drop soup is on a whole new level.
14 locals recommend
Jun Dynasty Chinese Restaurant
2933 E Grant RdBest Chinese food in Tucson. It's not greasy, AND they deliver! The egg drop soup is on a whole new level.
This breakfast has completely changed the egg game for us. Always local and always fresh.
170 locals recommend
Prep & Pastry
2660 N Campbell AveThis breakfast has completely changed the egg game for us. Always local and always fresh.
Graze Premium Burgers
2721 E Speedway BlvdGood burgers if you're looking for something quick.
Choice Greens
2829 E Speedway BlvdIf you're wanting a salad, this place is always good.
It's vegetarian/vegan friendly Mexican food, and as two meat lovers we eat there at least 2-3 times a month. That's saying something about how delicious the food is!
72 locals recommend
Tumerico
2526 E 6th StIt's vegetarian/vegan friendly Mexican food, and as two meat lovers we eat there at least 2-3 times a month. That's saying something about how delicious the food is!
Drinks & Nightlife
Sidecar
139 S Eastbourne AveGood specialty drinks, unique atmosphere.
More of a grungy bar scene, but their burgers are legit. They have pool tables and decent drinks.
14 locals recommend
Red Garter Bar and Grill
3143 E Speedway BlvdMore of a grungy bar scene, but their burgers are legit. They have pool tables and decent drinks.
Honestly one of our favorite bars for happy hour! They have a great beer selection, but they aren't open super late.
27 locals recommend
Tucson Hop Shop
3230 N Dodge BlvdHonestly one of our favorite bars for happy hour! They have a great beer selection, but they aren't open super late.
Old school arcade meets bar. You have to be a 70s/80s child to appreciate all the vintage arcade games filling the space. Seriously, they have everything.
15 locals recommend
Cobra Arcade Bar Tucson
63 E Congress StOld school arcade meets bar. You have to be a 70s/80s child to appreciate all the vintage arcade games filling the space. Seriously, they have everything.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a super neat place. It's an old school video rental store with a bar inside. You can also order food from Fresco right down the street and they will deliver it to you inside the bar.
21 locals recommend
Casa Video
2905 E Speedway BlvdThis is a super neat place. It's an old school video rental store with a bar inside. You can also order food from Fresco right down the street and they will deliver it to you inside the bar.
Parks & Nature
If you have some time go up to Mount Lemmon. They say the gradient in ecoculture going from the valley to the top of the mountain is the same as going from Mexico to Canada. Beautiful beautiful beautiful location, and if it's summer it's a great escape from the heat. It's usually about 30 degrees cooler on the mountain, so you may need a jacket!
27 locals recommend
Mt Lemmon Ski Valley
10300 E Ski Run RdIf you have some time go up to Mount Lemmon. They say the gradient in ecoculture going from the valley to the top of the mountain is the same as going from Mexico to Canada. Beautiful beautiful beautiful location, and if it's summer it's a great escape from the heat. It's usually about 30 degrees cooler on the mountain, so you may need a jacket!
Plenty of hiking trails here. If it's the summer I wouldn't recommend this one because it does get warm, but other times in the year this is absolutely gorgeous.
212 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon
Plenty of hiking trails here. If it's the summer I wouldn't recommend this one because it does get warm, but other times in the year this is absolutely gorgeous.
About 80% of the year these falls have water, and you can swim in each of the pools. It's an easy hike to a great payoff.
50 locals recommend
Seven Falls
5700 Bear Canyon TrailAbout 80% of the year these falls have water, and you can swim in each of the pools. It's an easy hike to a great payoff.
Shopping
Walmart, Home Depot, Target, Ross, Marshalls, Burlington, JCPenny, and a movie theater. You can find anything you need here.
62 locals recommend
Century 20 El Con and XD
3601 E Broadway BlvdWalmart, Home Depot, Target, Ross, Marshalls, Burlington, JCPenny, and a movie theater. You can find anything you need here.
Essentials
Walgreens
3200 E Speedway BlvdPharmacy.
Whole Foods Market
3360 E Speedway BlvdSprouts Farmers Market
4645 E Speedway BlvdSafeway
1940 E Broadway BlvdTucson Medical Center
5301 E Grant Rd