Interactive Guide to 49 West Tucson Restaurants, Bars & Cafes (MAP)


December 10, 2019
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By Jackie Tran
By Jackie Tran

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Looking for West Tucson restaurants, bars, and cafes?

Here’s our map with Oracle Road as the eastern border, River Road as the northern border, and Star Pass as the southern border.

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We’re not featuring every restaurant from the map above (…yet), but here are some of the more notable Tucson Foothills restaurants that we’ve already featured in the past.

1912 Brewing Company

2045 N. Forbes Blvd., Ste. 105
Taproom at 1912 Brewing Co. (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Taproom at 1912 Brewing Co. (Credit: Jackie Tran)

This West Tucson brewery offers an impressive selection of sour beers. Furthermore, they also feature one of the more family-friendly tasting rooms with a play area for children.

Read our March 2018 article Brewery Profile: 1912 Brewing Co.

For more information, visit 1912brewing.com.

4 Seasons Restaurant

1423 W. Miracle Mile
Papaya Salad, Tofu Summer Rolls, and Beef Larb at 4 Seasons Restaurant (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Papaya Salad, Tofu Summer Rolls, and Beef Larb at 4 Seasons Restaurant (Credit: Jackie Tran)

Where else can you get a burger and fries alongside pad thai and beef larb? While the combination isn’t utilized as fusion, 4 Seasons still wields some of the better Thai food in Tucson.

Read our March 2017 article 4 Seasons Restaurant: American, Chinese & Thai on Miracle Mile.

For more information, visit 4seasonsaz.com.

Angry Crab Shack

1365 W. Grant Rd.
Trifecta Shrimp at Angry Crab Shack Tucson (Credit: Shana Gegantoca)
Trifecta Shrimp at Angry Crab Shack Tucson (Credit: Shana Gegantoca)

*Please note that it is temporarily closed.

While the menu offers assorted fried seafood, burgers, po’ boys, barbecue, and more, the main draw is the seafood by the pound. Go for the Trifecta seasoning.

Read our January 2018 article VIDEO: Jackie Tran subjects himself to Angry Crab’s Carolina Reaper hot sauce.

For more information, visit angrycrabshack.com.

Anita Street Market

849 N. Anita Ave.
Chorizo, egg, and potato burro from Anita Street Market
Chorizo, egg, and potato burro from Anita Street Market (Credit: Kate Severino)

Anita Street Market is hidden away in a residential neighborhood, so go out of your way to find it. You’ll be rewarded with some of the best flour tortillas, breakfast burros, and red chile in town.

Read our December 2018 article Anita Street Market: Fresh Tortillas & Baller Burros That’ll Bring You Back.

Barista Del Barrio

1002 N. Grande Ave.
Breakfast burrito from Barista del Barrio (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Breakfast burrito from Barista del Barrio (Credit: Jackie Tran)

Take some of the nicest people in town, add some of the best burritos in town, throw in a horchata coffee… and the result is one of the most universally loved cafes in Tucson.

Read our November 2018 article Barista del Barrio: Mexican mochas & breakfast burritos by the Briones family.

Keep up with Barista del Barrio on Facebook.

Cafe Marcel

2281 N. Oracle Rd.
Tucson Cupcake Bar amaretto, Jack & Coke, limoncello, and margarita cupcakes at Cafe Marcel (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Tucson Cupcake Bar amaretto, Jack & Coke, limoncello, and margarita cupcakes at Cafe Marcel (Credit: Jackie Tran)

Whether you want sweet or savory, swing by Cafe Marcel for a variety of crepes. Alcoholic cupcakes are also available if you have a sweet tooth and a, um, booze tooth?

Read our September 2018 article New ownership: Café Marcel keeps the crepes & adds alcoholic cupcakes.

Keep up with Café Marcel on Facebook.

Daisy Mae’s Steakhouse

2735 W. Anklam Rd.
Partner and grill master Jake Root grilling at Daisy Mae's Steak House (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Partner and grill master Jake Root grilling at Daisy Mae’s Steak House (Credit: Jackie Tran)

Daisy Mae’s appeals to both tourists and neighborhood locals. The southwest vibe pairs with wholesome dishes grilled over mesquite wood.

Read our October 2018 article Daisy Mae’s: Home to Succulent Steaks & Iconic Dollar Bills.

For more information, visit daisymaessteakhouse.com.

Dragoon Brewing Company

1859 W. Grant Rd., Ste. 111
Beer flight at Dragoon Brewing Company (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Beer flight at Dragoon Brewing Company (Credit: Jackie Tran)

You can find the ubiquitous West Coast-style Dragoon IPA at countless restaurants across Tucson, but visit the taproom to try one of their other brews such as the Pony Express Brett pale ale.

Read our March 2018 article Brewery Profile: Dragoon Brewing Company.

For more information, visit dragoonbrewing.com.

El Antojo Poblano

1114 W. St. Mary’s Rd.
Chalupas and Cemita at El Antojo Poblano (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Chalupas and Cemita at El Antojo Poblano (Credit: Jackie Tran)

This food truck serves some of the tastiest Mexican food in Tucson, and it’s not even Sonoran. The addictive chalupas and cemita are our favorites so far, but the menu also features a wide range of Puebla classics.

Read our April 2019 article Newly Opened El Antojo Poblano Serves Tucson’s Best Mexican Sandwich.

Keep up with El Antojo Poblano on Facebook.

IOU Sushi IV

4280 N. Oracle Rd., Ste. 180
IOU Sushi IV (Credit: Taylor Noel Photography)
IOU Sushi IV spread (Credit: Taylor Noel Photography)

IOU offers all-you-can-eat sushi with a Polynesian twist and exceptionally friendly service.

Read our October 2017 article IOU Sushi IV: Polynesian Flavors, All-You-Can-Eat Indulgence.

Keep up with IOU Sushi IV on Facebook.

Los Olivos Pizzeria

937 W. Congress St.
Los Olivos Pizza at Los Olivos Pizzeria (Credit: Taylor Noel Photography)
Los Olivos Pizza at Los Olivos Pizzeria (Credit: Taylor Noel Photography)

Being one of the most affordable Italian restaurants in town, Los Olivos features a variety of eats under $10: Calzone, Stromboli, Meatball Sandwich, Panino Al Italiano, Southwest Chicken Salad, and more.

Read our January 2018 article Los Olivos Pizzeria is a charming hidden gem on Tucson’s west side.

Keep up with Los Olivos Pizzeria en Menlo Park on Facebook.

Maru Japanese Noodle Shop

1370 N. Silverbell Rd., Ste. 180
Matcha ramen at Maru Japanese Noodle Shop
Matcha ramen at Maru Japanese Noodle Shop (Credit: Jackie Tran)

Maru features a wide variety of ramen, udon, and curry rice dishes along with a selection of ready-made snacks such as onigiri for on-the-go eating.

Read our March 2019 article Maru Japanese Noodle Shop at Speedway & Silverbell Now Open.

For more information, visit marunoodle.com.

Mian Sichuan

4695 N. Oracle Rd.
Volcano Noodle Soup at Mian Sichuan
Volcano Noodle Soup at Mian Sichuan (Credit: Adilene Ibarra)

Mian Sichuan serves up Sichuan noodles with a touch of modern influences. The Volcano Noodle is the star with its spicy broth and slice of American cheese. The menu is also expanding gradually with a selection of Chinese street food.

Read our October 2019 article Chinese noodle shop Mian Sichuan now open on North Oracle Road.

For more information, visit miansichuan.business.site. Keep up with Mian Sichuan on Instagram.

Sausage Shop Meat Market & Deli

1015 W. Prince Rd.
Kent Koecheler (right) with his daughter Barbie (left) and granddaughter Leah (center) at Sausage Shop (Credit: Chelsey Wade)
Kent Koecheler (right) with his daughter Barbie (left) and granddaughter Leah (center) at Sausage Shop (Credit: Chelsey Wade)

Sausage Shop is one of the few “true” delis in Tucson offering a wide selection of house-cured meats, sausages, and more. They also offer a variety of sandwiches showcasing their delectable meats.

Read our September 2014 article Sandwiches & Housed Cured Meats at The Sausage Shop.

Keep up with Sausage Shop and Meat Deli on Facebook.

St. Mary’s Mexican Food

1030 W. St Mary’s Rd.
Burrito at St. Mary's Mexican Food (Credit: Brielle Farmer)
Burrito at St. Mary’s Mexican Food (Credit: Brielle Farmer)

A Tucson institution, St. Mary’s Mexican Food serves exceptional from-scratch Mexican cuisine at an affordable price. The red chile burro and tamales are the star.

Read our March 2019 article St. Mary’s Mexican Food: Fresh Tortillas, Tamales To Go & Legendary Red Chile Burros.

For more information, visit stmarysmexicanfood.com.

Vina Vietnamese Street Food

4230 N. Oracle Rd.
Banh Mi Sandwich at Vina Vietnamese Street Food (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Banh Mi Sandwich at Vina Vietnamese Street Food (Credit: Jackie Tran)

Don’t sleep on Vina. Even though they are tucked away in a shopping center near Home Depot, they still offer excellent pho and banh mi.

Read our August 2018 article Quality fast-casual Vietnamese cuisine at Vina Vietnamese Street Food.

Keep up with Vina Vietnamese Street Food on Facebook.

View the map for our extensive West Tucson restaurants list! Did we miss one of your favorites? Let us know in the comments.

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Jackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon...

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