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Green New American Vegetarian
North 7th Street
If youâre craving a Big Mac but donât want that beef bomb in your stomach, swing by Green and get the vegan Big Wac. If youâve had Slutty Vegan and thought it tasted like a Big Mac, well⌠this tastes way better and you can actually eat there and enjoy yourself without screaming your order and wearing earplugs. Sorry⌠I
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Tandem American Eatery
8864 E Tanque Verde Rd ¡ Tanque Verde & Sabino
Tandem American Eatery delivers a neighborhood dining experience focused on scratch-made American comfort food.The welcoming space is well suited for both casual meals and special occasions.
Favorites include the Tandem Burger, meatloaf, and wings. The restaurant also serves brunch Thursday through Saturday also earns
Guide ¡ 96 spots
Your Guide to Sonoran Restaurant Week 2025
Now in its seventh year, Sonoran Restaurant Week (SRW) is back on September 5-14, 2025, providing both locals and visitors a unique opportunity to explore and fall in love (again?) with Tucsonâs incredible restaurant scene.
Key highlights this year:
All fixed-price menus are discounted by 20%,
Aug 21, 2025
Guide ¡ 33 spots
The Best Burgers in Tucson
Tucson has a long history with cattle ranching, and that heritage shows up on menus across the city. From no-frills neighborhood spots to full-service restaurants sourcing local beef, the burger scene here covers a wide range of styles, price points, and toppings. Some kitchens keep it classic; others pile on ingredien
Max Wingert¡Jul 26, 2023
Guide ¡ 74 spots
Your Guide to Sonoran Restaurant Week 2024
Now in its sixth year, Sonoran Restaurant Week (SRW) is back on September 6-15, 2024, providing both locals and visitors a unique opportunity to explore and fall in love (again?) with Tucsonâs incredible restaurant scene.
What's new this year:
All menus are discounted by 25% (we checked!)
A new websit
Aug 16, 2024
Guide ¡ 112 spots
The Ultimate Tucson Restaurant Bucket List
Welcome to Tucson Foodie's comprehensive guide to the absolute best restaurants in Tucson. The restaurant scene showcases an extraordinary tapestry of cultures, tastes, and innovative gastronomic experiences. It's a paradise for food lovers, with an eclectic mix of flavors that can satisfy the most discerning palate,
Jun 15, 2023
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Nook Brings New American Breakfast & Lunch To Downtown
Breakfast is a funny thing. Not the meal itself, but the places that serve it and our fondness for them. Whether theyâre grimy and gritty, upscale and luxurious, or anything in [âŚ]
Adam Lehrman¡Feb 28, 2015
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Primavera Cooks! returns for 2026 with four wine-paired fundraiser dinners in Tucson
The Primavera Foundation's annual fundraising dinner series runs August through October, pairing community apprentices with professional chefs to support emergency services for Tucsonans in crisis.
Jul 15, 2026
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Where to eat & drink at the Mercado District in 2026
The Mercado District sits at the westernmost stop of the Sun Link streetcar, about a mile from downtown. The district now spans four properties: the Spanish colonial-style Mercado San AgustĂn, [âŚ]
Jackie Tran¡Jul 6, 2026
Guide ¡ 41 spots
New Restaurants, Bars & Coffee Shops in Tucson 2026
From restaurants making their first appearance in town to those opening second or even third locations throughout the city, the scene has seen its fair share of growth.
Here's our guide to new local restaurants, bars, and coffee shops in Tucson that have opened in 2026. For 2025, click here .
Learn how we crea
Feb 4, 2026
Guide ¡ 113 spots
Where I Eat in Tucson (and What I Order)
Hi, Iâm Shane â owner and publisher of Tucson Foodie.
Iâve been eating and drinking my way through Tucson for over a decade, but things really accelerated in 2022 when I took over Tucson Foodie and made it my full-time mission to explore and celebrate this cityâs food scene. Since then, Iâve tasted just about every
Shane Reiser¡May 16, 2025
Guide ¡ 18 spots
Guide to Fish & Chips in Tucson
Whenever February and March roll around, itâs that time of year when regardless of the reasoning, people start to ask, âWhere can I get good fish and chips in Tucson?â
Check out some of the places we've gathered.
Learn how we create our guides here.
Feb 24, 2026
Guide ¡ 13 spots
Guide to Non-Alcoholic Cocktails in Tucson
Taking a breather from alcohol, choosing not imbibe for a stretch or going completely sans liquor can mean a lot of things. For some, itâs a reset for the mind and body. For others, itâs about health, sober curiosity, or simply showing up more clearly for family, friends, and conversation. And for many, itâs not about
Brian Garrido¡Jan 15, 2026
Guide ¡ 56 spots
What I Order and Eat in Tucson as Editor
Hi, I'm Jackie, editor of Tucson Foodie. Since March 2015, I've written about 1,500 articles about Tucson food and drink. With eating around Tucson as my full time job for several years, people often ask me for guidance on where to eat. But the truth is, that answer easily changes with context. If you're craving conv
Jackie Tran¡Nov 4, 2025
Guide ¡ 21 spots
Love is on the Menu: Tucsonâs Most Romantic Restaurants
While sharing a single noodle of spaghetti is romantic in movies, in practice, you might want to apply a little more effort for your significant other. Wear some nicer shoes, put on your most flattering outfit. When choosing where to eat, helpful perks include warm candle light and breathtaking mountain views.
In ou
Jackie Tran¡Feb 7, 2025
Guide ¡ 12 spots
Guide to Heart Healthy Restaurants in Tucson
February is Healthy Heart Month, a perfect time to explore heart-healthy dining options in Tucson.
After experiencing a heart attack, bypass surgery, and heart failure, Iâve become even more mindful of whatâs on my plate.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide and is largely lifestyle-related. S
Mary Gendron¡Feb 5, 2025
Guide ¡ 7 spots
24 Hours in Tucson: Guide for the Family With Kids
Traveling to Tucson with your kids? 24 hours will give you time to see some of the townâs top family-friendly sites, as well as eateries great for all ages! This guide will keep everyone entertained and well-fed.
Looking for other "24 Hours in Tucson" Guides?
For the Wellness Seeker
For the Outd
Stephanie Liebold¡Nov 13, 2024
Guide ¡ 32 spots
Guide to Tucson Weekly's 'Best Restaurants' of 2024
Once a year, Tucson Weekly gives the public a chance to vote on their favorite local businesses.
First, we at Tucson Foodie want to thank you all for choosing us for "Best Instagram" and "Best Blog." It's an honor! Second, we want to give a shoutout to this year's " Best Restaurants ."
Each of the following res
Oct 22, 2024
Guide ¡ 18 spots
15+ Pizza Slice & Drink Combos For $10 or Less
Sometimes you're not hungry enough to eat an entire pizza and, to be honest, nuking it in your microwave turns it into an edible frisbee. A lot of us have been there, done that.
Luckily, there are plenty of places in Tucson that offer pizza by the slice. To make it even better, they offer a combo deal of some sort
Matt Sterner¡Aug 9, 2024
Guide ¡ 18 spots
Dine Out For Safety: Eat, Drink, and Make a Difference on April 16
On Wednesday, April 16 , you'll have the opportunity to dine out while supporting others.
Dine Out For Safety  is a fundraiser for the Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault (SACASA) . By simply dining out at one of the many participating restaurants (on Wednesday, April 16), a portion of the proceeds wil
Matt Sterner¡Apr 11, 2024