Blue’s guidebook
Great food around 4th Ave. and downtown
These are our go-to faves, ranging from coffee shops to lovely dinners.
Beloved neighborhood joint. Excellent wood fired pizza; breakfast, lunch, and dinner vittles; and a lovely specialty market, including great beer and wine selection.
148 locals recommend
Time Market
444 E University BlvdBeloved neighborhood joint. Excellent wood fired pizza; breakfast, lunch, and dinner vittles; and a lovely specialty market, including great beer and wine selection.
Delicious for all 3 meals and located in the fabulous historic Hotel Congress. Be prepared to cue up for weekend brunch and reservations recommended for busy evening dinners.
111 locals recommend
Cup Cafe
311 E Congress StDelicious for all 3 meals and located in the fabulous historic Hotel Congress. Be prepared to cue up for weekend brunch and reservations recommended for busy evening dinners.
The BEST Mexican food in town in a super charming, intimate little joint in the heart of downtown. Hours are tricky so check the website before heading over. Owner, Sandra, is a phenomenon.
49 locals recommend
The Little One
151 North Stone AvenueThe BEST Mexican food in town in a super charming, intimate little joint in the heart of downtown. Hours are tricky so check the website before heading over. Owner, Sandra, is a phenomenon.
Beat huevos rancheros in Tucson, serving breakfast, lunch, and sometimes dinner. Fresh local ingredients and incredible desserts, in addition to a small but beautifully curated market.
92 locals recommend
Five Points Market & Restaurant
756 S Stone AveBeat huevos rancheros in Tucson, serving breakfast, lunch, and sometimes dinner. Fresh local ingredients and incredible desserts, in addition to a small but beautifully curated market.
Located just north of the Tucson Museum of Art near Old Town Artisans. Delicious and charming for all three meals.
27 locals recommend
Café à La C'Art
150 N Main AveLocated just north of the Tucson Museum of Art near Old Town Artisans. Delicious and charming for all three meals.
Food + Drink + Coffee + Shopping
Mercado San Agustin and the nearby Annex are favorite destinations for food, coffee, beer and cocktails, and local boutiques. Located just off the Santa Cruz River bike path, west of downtown Tucson.
Mercado San Augustin
100 South Avenida del ConventoDon’t miss La Estrella bakery’s famous donuts!
St Phillips Plaza
Upscale shopping, restaurants, and delicious coffee.
La Encantada
2905 E Skyline DrFood scene
Seis Kitchen
1765 E River RdClassic family-owned Sonoran Mexican food tucked away in a cheesy shopping center but the atmosphere inside is perfect. Enchiladas, Chile rellenos, burros, guacamole, chimichangas, flautas….Guarantee you won’t leave hungry.
30 locals recommend
Rosa's Mexican Food Restaurant
1750 E Fort Lowell RdClassic family-owned Sonoran Mexican food tucked away in a cheesy shopping center but the atmosphere inside is perfect. Enchiladas, Chile rellenos, burros, guacamole, chimichangas, flautas….Guarantee you won’t leave hungry.
Upscale Latin kitchen located on the grounds of the Westin La Paloma resort, quite close by.
13 locals recommend
Contigo Latin Kitchen
3770 E Sunrise DrUpscale Latin kitchen located on the grounds of the Westin La Paloma resort, quite close by.
Locally owned and without question the best sandwiches in town. Salads, soups, and pastries are also delish. Great to pick up and take along on your adventure for the day.
91 locals recommend
Beyond Bread
3026 N Campbell AveLocally owned and without question the best sandwiches in town. Salads, soups, and pastries are also delish. Great to pick up and take along on your adventure for the day.
Sightseeing
A world class museum, mostly outdoors. A must see for all AZ adventurers and great for children.
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdA world class museum, mostly outdoors. A must see for all AZ adventurers and great for children.
A fun day trip heading south about 45mins drive. Tubac is an artists’ village located along the Santa Cruz riparian corridor. The Mexico City style food at Elvira’s is pricey but super delicious.
A short drive further south on the Frontage road takes you to the historic Tumacacori Mission, which is super fun to explore and absolutely beautiful.
152 locals recommend
Tubac
A fun day trip heading south about 45mins drive. Tubac is an artists’ village located along the Santa Cruz riparian corridor. The Mexico City style food at Elvira’s is pricey but super delicious.
A short drive further south on the Frontage road takes you to the historic Tumacacori Mission, which is super fun to explore and absolutely beautiful.
Hop on the electric tram and enjoy a narrated open air tour of this gorgeous desert canyon. Hop on and off the tram to hike around or picnic by the stream.
457 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadHop on the electric tram and enjoy a narrated open air tour of this gorgeous desert canyon. Hop on and off the tram to hike around or picnic by the stream.
A birder’s Mecca less than an hour south of Tucson. Hike the gentle creekside trails, bring a picnic and relax, or summit mighty Mt Wrightston if you’re up for a mega physical challenge.
Madera Canyon, Arizona 85629, USA
A birder’s Mecca less than an hour south of Tucson. Hike the gentle creekside trails, bring a picnic and relax, or summit mighty Mt Wrightston if you’re up for a mega physical challenge.
Beautiful grounds highlighting the native flora and fauna of the Sonoran desert and delicious food at the cafe.
168 locals recommend
Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteBeautiful grounds highlighting the native flora and fauna of the Sonoran desert and delicious food at the cafe.
Biking
The Loop was recently voted the nations best biking trail. 52 miles long, it encircles Tucson.
The Loop
Chuck Huckelberry Loop50 Year Trail, Catalina, AZ 85739, USA