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Green New American Vegetarian
2022 North 7th Street
If you’re craving a Big Mac but don’t want that beef bomb in your stomach, swing by Green and get the vegan Big Wac. If you’ve 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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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, I’ve become even more mindful of what’s on my plate.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide and is largely lifestyle-related. S
Mary Gendron·Feb 5, 2025
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Foodie 15: Best Vegan Burgers in Tucson
Whether you’re after a vegetable-filled patty, seeking a plant-based meat-like alternative, or just in the mood for a good burger, here’s the ultimate guide for some of the best plant-based burgers in Tucson. Also, all of these restaurants provide vegan buns, too!
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Hannah Hernandez·May 22, 2024
Guide · 33 spots
The Best Vegan Food in Tucson
This guide is your golden ticket to uncovering Tucson's finest plant-based cuisine. Whether you're a vegan or simply looking for good food, we've curated the top spots to enjoy delectable animal-free dishes. While many of the restaurants we mention also have non-vegan options, we'v
Hannah Hernandez·Jun 28, 2023
Guide · 82 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 Tucson’s incredible restaurant scene.
What's new this year:
All menus are discounted by 25% (we checked!)
A new websit
Aug 16, 2024
Guide · 16 spots
Foodie 15: The Best Vegan Food in Downtown Tucson
They say that variety is the spice of life, and downtown Tucson’s food scene offers just that in its dining options for vegans, vegetarians, and those simply wanting to add more plant-based meals to their diet.
This guide includes creative restaurant dishes ranging from creamy pasta to vegan poke, burgers, and desse
Hannah Hernandez·Dec 1, 2023
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Foodie 15: Best Healthy Lunch Spots in Tucson
It can be tough to eat healthy on the go. Not everyone has time to meal prep or pack a lunch to ensure all of the proper recommended dietary boxes are checked, and not every restaurant provides choices that are adequately nutritious.
So we've put together a guide of our favorite healthy lunch spots in Tucson. These
Max Wingert·Oct 26, 2023
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Tucson celebrates Independence Day 2026 with food, music & fireworks
Restaurants and bars across Tucson are ready to light up Independence Day 2026 with festive menus, live music and holiday weekend fun. July 4 falls on a Saturday this year, […]
Jackie Tran·Jul 1, 2026
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Tokyo Sushi to open on Speedway Boulevard this summer
Tokyo Sushi will open at 3655 E. Speedway Blvd. in Tucson, with a grand opening planned for early August. The restaurant takes over the former Izumi location and will occupy […]
Jackie Tran·Jun 30, 2026
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D’Kutsilyo brings Filipino home cooking to Tucson
An Asian Grocery Store Turned Carryout Kitchen Unlike most restaurants that start with a formal business plan, Pamilihan Pinoy Asian Grocery, a Filipino market on 22nd Street across from Reid […]
Brian Garrido·Jun 26, 2026
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Downtown Tucson’s Penca adds lunch service & 3 for $33 happy hour
[Editor’s note 06/11/2026: this article contains photographs from a comped meal] Downtown Tucson’s Penca has expanded its hours and offerings this summer, launching a new lunch menu and a revamped […]
Jackie Tran·Jun 11, 2026
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Vegan Week serves up plant-based plates across Tucson for 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer
Once Wine Week wraps, Vegan Week will take the fork and run with it. Running June 1 through 7, Vegan Week puts Tucson’s plant-based dining scene in the spotlight, with […]
Jackie Tran·May 27, 2026
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Casa Asada earns spot on Food & Wine 8 Hottest Taco Spots
Casa Asada Taquería y Cervecería earned a spot on the Food & Wine article the 8 Hottest New Taco Spots to Visit in the US. The blurb goes into Casa […]
Jackie Tran·Apr 29, 2026
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Fresco Pizzeria & Pastaria
East Speedway Boulevard · University
Fresco's impresses with homemade sauces, salad dressings, dough, desserts, and meats. The menu features wholesome salads, calzones, parmesan-style oven-baked subs, and a mountain of linguini, fettuccini, ravioli, and other pasta favorites, and the pizzas are available in a number of flavors, with vegetarian, Greek, whi
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Nattha's Bann Thai Asian
East 22nd Street · Eastside
Nattha’s Bann Thai Asian offers a cozy, family-run atmosphere with a blend of Thai and Cantonese influences. The lighting panels shine through images of blooming flowers, adding a vibrant and calming touch to the room's ambiance. In addition, the crystal-style chandelier offers a subtle sparkle that contrasts with the
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Pump House Station Urban Eatery and Market
313 Arizona 179
Pump House stands as a rustic-chic, A-frame eatery, enchanting visitors and locals alike with its elevated breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings. In 2020, a time that was undeniably tough for all restaurants, the locals crowned Pump House as the best lunch spot in Sedona — an accolade that speaks volumes. The menu not
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Istanbul Mediterranean Cuisine & Bar
2945 East Speedway Boulevard · University
Istanbul is Tucson’s Best Authentic Turkish & Mediterranean restaurant. The great food, excellent service, and pleasant atmosphere make Istanbul a restaurant you don’t want to miss! Istanbul prides itself in offering a full menu complete with appetizers, Mediterranean soups, fresh salads, pita sandwiches, grilled wraps
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Bisou Burger
Bisou Burger is a roaming Tucson food truck run by co-owners William Jacobs and Jeff Garland, both veterans of local restaurant kitchens. The truck centers on smash burgers built with house-ground chuck from K4 Ranches in Prescott, a fire-roasted poblano puree, and sautéed onions in yellow mustard. Garland bakes every