2023 Cyclovia Tucson: What to eat while cruisin’ around downtown

(Photo courtesy of Cyclovia on Facebook)

2023 Cyclovia Tucson: What to eat while cruisin’ around downtown

Apr 12, 20232 min read

Cyclovia Tucson is hitting the asphalt this weekend from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 16. There’s going to be plenty of fun aside from pedalin’ around, like pitstop activities, music, DJs, free bike repair, dog treats, and then bites you can partake in, too.

(Photo courtesy of Cyclovia on Facebook)

Now, there are plenty of restaurants to stop at during your trek around beautiful downtown Tucson, but you’ll also find some of the city’s tastiest bites being served out of local food trucks. This year, there’s also a beer garden in the Lost Barrio Hub (see map) featuring brews from Dragoon Brewing Company and Pueblo Vida Brewing Company.

Take a gander at the list of participating food trucks and then map out your journey wisely. When you open the map, tap/click on the “search” icon and select “food” to see where exactly the following food trucks will be parked.

(Photo courtesy of Cyclovia on Facebook)

Food trucks along Cyclovia’s path

Himmel Park Hub

Takoyaki Balls (Photo by Jackie Tran)
  • Tucson Kona Ice
  • Tucson Coffee Cricket
  • Empanadas El Dominicano
  • Takoyaki Balls
  • Ice & Delights Dba Taquitos

For more information, check out Cyclovia’s map. Tap/click on the “search” icon and select “food” to see where exactly the following food trucks will be parked.

Lost Barrio Hub

Haus of Brats (Photo by Jackie Tran)
  • Haus of Brats
  • Blondie’s Ice Cream
  • Tannas Botanas
  • Churros Inzunza
  • Road Running Wood-Fired Pizza
  • Cycolvia Beer Garden (Dragoon Brewing & Pueblo Vida Brewing)

For more information, check out Cyclovia’s map. Tap/click on the “search” icon and select “food” to see where exactly the following food trucks will be parked.

Miles Hub

Mafia Kitchen (Photo by Mark Whittaker)
  • Frozen Delight
  • Mafia Kitchen
  • Viva Burritos
  • Chuy’s Hot Dogs
  • Bashful Bandit Barbecue
  • E & J Frybread

For more information, check out Cyclovia’s map. Tap/click on the “search” icon and select “food” to see where exactly the following food trucks will be parked.

Rincon Heights Neighborhood Hub

Blueberry Lavender Matcha at Espresoul Café (Photo by Mark Whittaker)
  • Irene’s Ice Cream & Cones
  • Espressoul Cafe
  • Off the Hook
  • Sticky Fingerz
  • Feds Lumpia
  • Debanea Soul Food

For more information, check out Cyclovia’s map. Tap/click on the “search” icon and select “food” to see where exactly the following food trucks will be parked.

For all information about Cyclovia on Sunday, April 16, visit cycloviatucson.org.

Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

More about Matt

At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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