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Where to Eat in Tucson

Sonoran classics, mesquite coffee and the tables we keep going back to.

UNESCO City of Gastronomy

Why Tucson eats so well

People have farmed this valley for more than 4,000 years, and you can taste it. Native, Mexican, Spanish and ranching traditions all meet on the plate. In 2015, Tucson became the first U.S. city named a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Come hungry, and start with a Sonoran hot dog.

Near your home

Every pick on this page and a few more, sorted by where you're staying.

Downtown & Fourth Avenue

Barrio Flat, Iron Horse, Presidio Flat, The Copper Flat, The Rialto

BOCA · Exo Roast Co. · Penca · El Charro Café · Charro Steak & Del Rey · Hub · Reilly · Seis Kitchen (Mercado) · 5 Points · Food Conspiracy Co-op (groceries)

University & Sam Hughes

Highland Haven, Highland Hide Away, Highland Villa, Broadway Casita

Time Market · Barrio Bread · Rocco's Little Chicago · Tumerico (vegetarian) · Redbird Scratch Kitchen

Central Tucson & Midtown

Soorya Guest House, Soorya Hacienda, Soorya Main House, Prana Hacienda, Casa Esmeralda, Casa Jay, Casita Rosa, Casita Azul, Casa Verde

Tito & Pep · El Güero Canelo · BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs · Prep & Pastry · Beyond Bread

East Side

Casa Serena

Brushfire BBQ Eastside · Beyond Bread East · Prep & Pastry East

Catalina Foothills

Louis House, La Palmera

Reforma · Blanco Cocina + Cantina · Wildflower · Casa Vera

Northwest & Oro Valley

The Desert Preserve, Westminster Retreat

Tohono Chul Garden Bistro · Harvest · Noble Hops · Fork & Fire Smokehouse · Bottega Michelangelo · El Charro Oro Valley · Seis Kitchen Oro Valley

Tucson Mountains

Blue Ridge Estate

Dragoon Brewing · Mercado District restaurants · El Charro Café Downtown

Hungry for more? See the Tucson City of Gastronomy guide.

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