El Antojo Poblano features a vibrant dining room with yellow walls, festive papel picado banners, and hand-painted pottery. Colorful tablecloths and warm lighting create a cheerful and inviting space for families and friends. The restaurant is best known for its authentic Pueblan flavors and welcoming atmosphere that celebrates Mexican culture.

While Tucson prides itself as a Sonoran town, El Antojo Poblano brings flavors from the Mexican state of Puebla. Rarer options include the spicy pollo en chiltepín and beefy suadero. Other popular menu items include the Cemita, Chalupas Poblanas, and Pollo en Mole.

Beaut Burger, located in the MSA Annex, offers an outdoor dining experience with its repurposed shipping container setting. The minimalist design, complemented by desert-inspired aesthetics, creates a relaxed and modern atmosphere. Known for its plant-based menu, Beaut Burger shines with its namesake burgers and crisp fries with fresh herbs.​

Popular menu items include the B9 burger, featuring roasted eggplant, house-made mozzarella, and pumpkin seed pesto, and the B4 burger, topped with Swiss cheese, griddled mushrooms, and onions. Sides like the beer-battered cauliflower bites and sweet potato fries are also highly recommended by patrons.

At Coronet Cafe, the driving force remains a deep love for food and creating memorable experiences. Serving up meticulously sourced ingredients and a commitment to sustainability showcase the dedication of their staff, the collaborative genius of this team is evident on the plate and in the environment they create, where everyone is cared for as they savor intentional — and tasty — food and drinks. There are always a few vegan options on the menu, but be sure to ask for specials, and don’t think twice about trying their Shakshuka.

For 17 years, La Olla Mexican Cafe — a Marana staple — has been creating memories with its made-from-scratch dishes, welcoming hospitality, and admirable resilience. The intention behind the restaurant — from the beginning — was to bring that formal dining experience that both of the Gallardos have captured over the years, but then to add their own “Sonoran-style twist” to it.

A (Tucson) foodie’s paradise, NOSH is all about bold global flavors and mouthwatering treats. You simply must try their bourbon pecan pie or Oreo cheesecake. And if you’re a cookie monster, their cookie of the month club is about to be your new favorite social group.

Noble Hops offers a contemporary gastropub experience. The interior features a 30-foot-long indoor/outdoor mesquite bar, slate accents, and comfortable lounge seating, creating a cozy environment. The expansive patio, equipped with water misters, a large gas fire pit, and built-in heaters, provides year-round comfort and stunning views of the Santa Catalina Mountains.

The menu showcases a variety of popular dishes, including the Bacon Jam Burger, featuring Angus beef, smoked cheddar, bacon jam, and chili aioli, and the Crispy Cauliflower. Noble Hops also offers an extensive selection of rotating taps and bottled bottled beers.

Rancho Rustico specializes in molcajete – a traditional Mexican dish in which sizzling hot meat and vegetables are served inside a stone bowl. The menu also offers Tucson classics like chimichangas and plenty of seafood.

Taqueria Pico de Gallo welcomes diners with a bright, decorative tiles with their rooster mascot at the counter. The simple dining area features sturdy tables, black chairs, and white walls adorned with colorful Mexican art near the entrance.

The restaurant is renowned for its thick, soft house-made corn tortillas. For tacos filling, go for the fried seafood or braised meats. Make sure to grab a cup of their lush horchata.

Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse immerses diners in a lively Old West atmosphere, complete with rustic wooden beams, cowboy memorabilia, and a ceiling adorned with thousands of neckties—a nod to the restaurant’s “No Ties Allowed” policy. Located in Trail Dust Town, the restaurant’s interior features cowboy paintings, antlers, and other Western-themed décor, creating a frontier-town feel. The casual, family-friendly setting is enhanced by servers dressed in period attire, adding to the immersive experience.

The steakhouse takes pride in its Cowboy Steaks, cut from the short loin and cooked over mesquite wood.

Roomy cantina with outdoor seating serving Mexican staples & a huge tequila selection.

This pizzeria is committed to serving locally-sourced and organic food. With a menu rooted in sustainability, Renee’s offers a casual dining environment for health-conscious foodies who don’t want to compromise on taste​.

Seis Kitchen is a renowned destination in Tucson, Arizona, celebrated for its regionally-inspired Mexican cuisine. The restaurant is well-known for its authentic and delicious birria tacos and its commitment to quality, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner being served all day. Seis Kitchen also stands out with its innovative menu items like “The Bomb”, a soft tortilla wrap filled with beef, chicken, bacon, beans, rice, cheddar, tomato, lettuce, and mayo.

Unassuming, counter-serve Mexican joint offering traditional Sonoran classics in cozy surroundings.

American gastropub with large selection of draft beer, inventive menu & popular happy-hour specials.

The menu at Zio Peppe offers diners an exploration of handcrafted pasta dishes, wood-fired pizzas, and creations that reflect innovative spins on Italian classics. The selections of ingredients as well as the wines and beers on the menu are hand-picked and never sacrificing of quality and a care that can be felt during each visit.