Tucson Restaurants & Local Dining

Tucson’s food scene is one of the best ways to understand the city. From Sonoran-style Mexican food and longtime local favorites to fine dining, pizza, casual neighborhood spots, and global flavors, these restaurant guides can help you explore the places that give Tucson its local character.

If you are comparing areas or planning a move, local restaurants can also help you get a feel for different parts of town before narrowing your home search.

Tucson Originals & Local Favorites

Start with the restaurants that feel especially connected to Tucson — long-running local favorites, neighborhood staples, and places that help define the city’s food culture.

Eegee’s

One of Tucson’s signature businesses and family favorite places to eat is Eegee’s. Their frozen fruit drinks (also called Eegees) are the perfect solution to Tucson’s dry desert heat! With 23 locations, you can be sure that you are always close to an Eegee’s. Eegee’s offers their frozen drinks in Strawberry, Lemon, and Piña Colada […]

Lucky Wishbone

Website: https://luckywishbone.com/Phone: 520-296-9008Address: 8 Tucson LocationsMap: Open mapReviews: Open reviews Media References https://www.seetucsonhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/wishbone.jpghttps://www.seetucsonhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/wishbone2.jpg Admin note: this draft was generated from Firestore data and needs editorial review before publishing.

Mexican Restaurants & Sonoran Flavor

Tucson’s Mexican food scene is central to the city’s identity, with everything from casual taco shops and family favorites to restaurants serving Sonoran-inspired dishes and regional specialties.

Calle Tepa

Calle Tepa is a fast-casual Mexican outpost with a street-style twist. Calle Tepa is a fresh from scratch kitchen. home-made tortillas are cooked before your eyes. Make sure to enjoy one of the ice-cold beers or specialty margaritas either with your meal or during Happy Hour. Happy Hour is every day between 3 pm and […]

El Minuto

If you’re looking for a light, inexpensive lunch, a full course dinner or to cater that special occasion, El Minuto is your place! El Minuto has been serving delicious Mexican food to the Tucson community since 1936. If you don’t have time to eat, then make sure to stop in for Happy Hour, Tuesday through […]

Penca

Owners Patricia and Ron opened Penca in 2013. They offer traditional Mexican cuisine, mixed with the influence of Spanish and French flavors. Start your meal off with delicious, home made tortilla chips and flavorful salsa. The service is outstanding, enhancing the entire dining experience. The food is creative and beautifully presented. Make sure to try […]

Sonoran Delights

Darren Jones: Hi. I’m Darren Jones with the Tony Ray Baker Group. And today, we’re at Sonoran Delights. And I’m happy to introduce you to Fernanda, who is the owner here. Good morning. Thank you for having us. So I have a couple of questions. First of all, how did you end up here in […]

Fine Dining & Special Occasion Restaurants

Explore Tucson restaurants suited for date nights, celebrations, business dinners, and more polished dining experiences around the city.

Charro Del Rey

Charrro Del Rey is part of the Charro Restaurant Family, located next door from Charro Steak. The portions are very generous and delectable. The paired sauces compliment the dishes perfectly. I definitely recommend that you end the evening with the Champagne Fried Strawberries. They are topped with a whiskey cream glaze! It’s light and tasty! […]

Charro Steak

Run by the same family as the El Charro Mexican Restaurant, you can expect the same high-quality fine dining service and food. You must start your meal with the Guacamole Tableside. You can order it mild or picante. (I like it hot, so I suggest picante). The steaks are all-natural cuts with no antibiotics or […]

Downtown Maynards

Maynards offers what Tucson fine dining is all about. Great service, spectacular ambiance and exceptional food selections. If you arrive early (before your friends) make sure to take a seat at the bar and enjoy one of their scrumptious drinks. I had an Amoroso Sour and it was by the best one I ever had. […]

Flying V Bar & Grill

Modern American cuisine splashed with a Southwestern flair. I don’t know which is more pleasing, the delicious fine dining food or the stunning views of the Catalina Mountains. If you love Tequilas, then you will be happy to hear that they have almost 70 tequilas and cocktails available for your pleasure. The tableside guacamole is […]

Jonathan’s Cork

Owner and chef, Jonathan Landeen presents award-winning Southwestern dishes. Ranging from Soup of the Day, salad (including an entrée salad bowl, scrumptions entrees including unique items such as venison, ostrich and bison! For those not up for a challenge, you can also find numerous beef, chicken and fish options. Make sure to finish your meal […]

The Grill at Hacienda del Sol

Hacienda Del Sol offers award-winning fine dining creations, paired with over 800 wines to choose from. The New American Cuisine is made with ingredients fresh from their organic garden. The Grill offers breathtaking views of our beautiful mountains. The Terraza Garden and Patio offers outdoor dining, scrumptious drinks and live music. Don’t forget to make […]

Pizza Places & Casual Favorites

For relaxed meals, easy nights out, and local comfort food, these pizza places and casual restaurants are useful stops to know around Tucson.

ANELLO PIZZERIA

Tony Ray Baker Hi, everybody! I’m at one of my absolute favorite pizza places in town and it’s right off of 4th Avenue and Sixth. That’s Scott in the back, the amazing pizza maker and I’m going to talk to Scott in just a second and you got to find an ANELLO, it’s just amazing […]

Empire Pizza & Pub

Having a late night craving? You can get authentic, New York style pizza until Midnight Sunday through Tuesday, and until 3:00am Wednesday through Saturday! Their daytime menu includes sandwiches, wings, salads and more. Plus, they deliver! Tony Ray 🙂 Website: http://www.empire.pizza/Phone: 520-882-7499Address: 137 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701Map: Open mapReviews: Open reviews Media References […]

Los Olivos

Darren Jones: Hi, I’m Darren Jones with the Tony Ray Baker group. And this morning I’m here with Quetzacoatl Lora, and we are at Los Olivas. And, if you haven’t tried this then you’re in for a treat because just past the Mercado, before you get to Grande on the north side of the street, […]

Rocco’s Little Chicago Pizzeria

Rocco’s has been serving Tucson since 1998. The stuffed crust is crisp and flakey. It crams all of your favorite toppings between two crusts! Huge portions ensure you never leave hungry. The food is simple, and delicious. Make sure to try one of Lisa’s Cookies. Choose between Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Butter or Ghiradelli Chocolate Chip. […]

Global Flavors & World Food Tour

Tucson’s dining scene includes flavors from around the world, from neighborhood restaurants to hidden gems that make the city’s food culture more interesting and diverse.

Falora

Falora hand crafts their pizzas using pecan wood, only. With a temperature of 700 degrees, it cooks in around three minutes, giving the crust a delicious, intentional char. For those who are gluten sensitive, their dough is made daily using Caputo 00 flour, so many people with a gluten sensitivity have been able to enjoy […]

Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant located in Colinia Plaza in Tucson, Arizona. We serve rice platters, noodle soups, fried rice, and more! Our Pho Noodle Soup is a local favorite and the following are a few types that we serve: Eye Round Beef and Meatballs, Shrimp, Chicken Slices, and Steamed Vegetables and […]

Indian Twist

As you’re walking in the door, you’ll see the Tandoor oven. The oven prepares many of the dishes on the menu. Enjoy the vast menu either at the restaurant, which is served family-style or as take-out to enjoy at home. Come in for lunch and be greeted by a lunch buffet, which is served daily. […]

Kukai Ramen

Tony Ray Baker Okay, so here we are in front of Kukai which is one of my well, not one of my, it’s like my absolute favorite place for ramen. There’s nothing like it, it’s divine. Our special guest today is Michael McCormick, who is the owner of Kukai and he’s here today and you’re […]

La Chaiteria

Darren Jones: Hi, good morning. I’m Darren Jones with the Tony Ray Baker group and today we are at Chaiteria and I’m here x with Daniel, who is the manager. Good morning. Daniel: Morning. Darren: Hey, why don’t you tell everybody where you’re located? Daniel: Yeah, it’s just at 1002 West Congress, right on the […]

Le Rendezvous

Le Rendezvous is committed to serving the Tucson community with the finest French cooking and dining experience. It offers a formal restaurant for that special occasion, or the bistro area with bite sized portions, for meeting up with friends in a relaxing atmosphere. Tony Ray 🙂 Website: https://www.rendezvoustucson.comPhone: 520-323-7373Address: 3844 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, […]

Noodleholics

Noodleholics is one of my favorite noodle places here in Tucson. This Little gem is a family own restaurant where two amazing cultures come together, Korean and Chinese. Noodlehlics brings us the best of the Guilin region with their rice noodles and their pickled green beans, bamboo, peanuts, and other spices. This dish can be […]

Polish Cottage

I can’t wait to tell you guys about this restuarant. The Polish Cottage offers high quality, genuine Polish cuisine. Enjoy the potato pancakes as an appetizer or as your main meal. Their hand crafted meals include all of the authentic favorites such as Kielbasa, Pierogis and Beef Stew. Make sure to finish your meal off […]

Raijin Ramen

If you are looking for authentic Japanese ramen, look no further than Raijin Ramen. Raijin offers different varieties of Miso, Tonkotsu (pork based broth), and veggie broth. If you are into spice, I highly recommend the spicy miso broth! Try to arrive as early as possible as the restaurant fills up quickly and there is […]

Shish Kebab House

One of the best Mediterranean restaurants in Tucson, if not THE best. The food and service are amazing. Shish Kebab House offers a wide variety of dishes, many which are unique to their restaurant. Begin your tasting with one of their exceptional appetizers and work your way through their vast array of main dishes and […]

Sushi Garden

Sushi Garden serves lunch and dinner. You can select from a menu of delicious dishes and scrumptious sushi rolls. The menu features sushi, sashimi, tempura, seafood, teriyaki and much, much more. You can even order the All You Can Eat Sushi. Bring an appetite because there is a minimum charge of $5 for leftover rice […]

The Coronet

The food prices and service are unbelievable and you feel like you took a mini vacation. FYI, if you ever crave the former Tack Rooms chocolate mousse, you can find it here. I can never decide between the braised lamb shank and Blood orange roasted chicken. For lighter fare there are salads, small plates and […]

The Parish

The Parish is Tucson’s only Southern Fusion Gastropub. It draws its inspiration from Southern Comfort, hospitality, and community. The fun, intimate atmosphere is the perfect casual dining spot. Or, just stop in for one of their housemade infused spirits or craft beers from the full bar. It’s the perfect gathering place. Tony Ray 🙂 Website: […]

Vero Amore

Vero Amore’s was founded by two brothers, Aric and Josh Mussman. They are a certified Neapolitan pizzeria. Their mozzarella is handmade and they import their ovens, tomatoes and flour from Italy. All the dishes are made to order, so sit back and relax with a delicious drink of your choice. It is worth the wait! […]

Villa Peru

Let me tell you about Villa Peru. You can stop in for a quick, simple and affordable bite for lunch. You can also enjoy a more exotic dish of authentic and unique Peruvian cuisine for dinner. Enjoy quality service that puts the guest first. Tony Ray 🙂 Website: https://www.villaperutucson.comPhone: 520-900-7310Address: 1745 E River Rd #165, […]

Zemam’s Ethiopian Restaurant

I have tried the Ethiopian restaurant at Five Points and the one near Speedway and Craycroft. One of the restaurants served us watery meals that we could not pick up with the injera bread. I really understood how great Zemam’s was during that very runny meal. No one compares to the authentic flavors that Zemam’s […]

Tony Ray Baker

Tony Ray Baker

Full Time REALTOR® Since 1994
Tony Ray Baker

Tony Ray Baker, ABR, CRS, GRI, EcoBroker, NARgreen
(520) 631-TONY (8669)
TonyRay@SeeTucsonHomes.com

Full Time REALTOR® Helping Buyers and Sellers with Residential Real Estate in AZ Since 1994
Tierra Antigua Realty- 216 E Congress Street Tucson, AZ 85701 Equal Housing Opportunity