1. Tucson Tamale Tucson Restaurant Wraps Happiness In A Corn Husk
Tucson Tamale Company
2545 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 305-4760
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 439 reviews
Tucson Tamale brings a whole world of tamales to your table with 30 varieties of deliciousness, each one inspired by different regions of the world. The New Delhi is packed with curry goodness, The Tahiti is packed with pineapple, and The Berkley will instantly transform you into the hippie you never knew you were. Menu options come with anywhere from one to three complete with some awesome sides that will fully explain why Tucson Tamale is king.
2. The Best Friends Bring Home Take Out From Roma Imports
Roma Imports
627 S Vine Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 792-3173
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 166 reviews
When you want an old-school, traditional Italian dining experience in
Tucson, Roma Imports restaurant is the top contender. When you want your friends to love you, bring home take out from their market on the way out. From spaghetti and meatballs to salads packed with taste bud-tingling Italian meats, Roma Imports knows the best way to honor Italian food is to not change a thing about it.
3. Dine Like You’ve Gone To Antipasta Heaven At Chef Alisah’s
Chef Alisah’s Restaurant
5931 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 887-5305
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 209 reviews
You’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who has even mediocre things to say about Chef Alisah’s Restaurant. And with authentic Mediterranean dishes packed with flavor, an immaculate restaurant, and service that is more hospitable than you can hope for, it’s easy to understand why.
4. Be A Part Of History At The Coronet
The Coronet
402 E 9th St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 222-9889
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 122 reviews
Dining at The Coronet will make you feel like you’ve just traveled back in time. From the history of the building to the old-world service and craftsmanship of the food and ambiance, this brasserie offers Tucson one of the best dining experiences in town. Don’t miss out on the dragon sausage when it’s on the menu. And come on Thursday nights for live music on the patio.
5. Garlic Gone Wild, Tucson Style
Wild Garlic Grill
2530 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 206-0017
Yelp: 4 stars, 241 reviews
Starting with the Garlic Swiss Fondue, you’ll dive right into the barrage of flavors at Wild Garlic Grill. Move on to the lamb shank, with its tender meat and generous sized portions, rubbed and seasoned to perfection. Then sweeten up your palette with a slice of their amazing cheesecake to round off the ultimate meal.
6. Find A Cheesesteak Worth Dying For At Serial Grillers
Serial Grillers
5737 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 546-2160
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 144 reviews
You don’t have to travel to
Philadelphia to take a bite into an amazing cheesesteak thanks to the mammoths created by Serial Grillers. Their Psycho cheesesteak was even listen among Tucson Weekly’s 100 Essential Dishes and all the regulars heartedly agree, along with their killer burgers and pizzas, too.
7. Renee’s Organic Oven Keeps It Clean
Renee’s Organic Oven
7065 E Tanque Verde Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 886-0484
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 262 reviews
Who said eating clean has to be bland? No one who’s eaten at Renee’s Organic Oven, that’s for sure. Fresh ingredients and an amazing confidence in the ability to create unique but delicious dishes keeps this all-organic restaurant, free of msg and trans fats, miles ahead of its competition.
8. Dante’s Fire Makes Dining Hot
Dante’s Fire
2526 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 428-1974
Yelp: 4 stars, 170 reviews
This gastropub might be named Dante’s Fire, but it’s the furthest thing from hell you’ll find. With a chill atmosphere, loads of great beer and cocktails, and delicious tapas to keep you munching through the night, Dante’s Fire might just because your newest favorite circle of Tucson.
9. Zayna’s Combination Plates Make Meat The Centerpiece
Zayna’s Mediterranean
4122 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 881-4348
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 212 reviews
Chicken shawarma, falafels, vegetarian plates, lamb kofta plates, shish tawook sandwiches...you’ll find all things Mediterranean here at Zayna’s, and each one of them knock it out of the park. Do yourself a favor and order the combination plates or the grilled sampler, this way you can try a little bit of everything awesome.
10. Feast Until Your Heart (And Appetite) Is Content
Feast
3719 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-9363
Yelp: 4 stars, 198 reviews
The food at Feast is exactly as you probably expect it to be: a glorious gluttony of unique and mouth-watering dishes from brunch through dinner. No matter what you order here, you’ll be glad you came. But let’s cut right to the chase and talk about the crown jewel of Feast: the lobster bread pudding. It’s as unique as it is amazing and if you visit Tucson without trying it, you’re severely missing out.
11. Brunch It Up AT 47 Scott
47 Scott
47 N Scott Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 624-4747
Yelp: 4 stars, 266 reviews
Chicken and waffles, anyone? 47 Scott (yes, located at 47 Scott) serves up some of the best brunch in town where you’ll find all of your favorite staples along with some gems of their own. The phyllo wrapped chicken is always a crowd pleaser, just make sure to order it with one of their perfectly mixed drinks for the full experience.
12. Taste Jamaica At D’s Island Grill Ja
D’s Island Grill Ja
3156 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 861-2271
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 108 reviews
The flavors of the Caribbean come to life here in Tucson thanks to D’s Island Grill Ja. From the smoky jerk chicken to the ox tail soup, you don’t know ethnic food until you’ve dined here. Wash it all down with a refreshing watermelon splash, close your eyes, and for just a moment, you’ll feel like you’re in Jamaica.
13. The Tasteful Kitchen Makes Vegetarian Dining A Pleasure
The Tasteful Kitchen
722 N Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 250-9600
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 69 reviews
Eating out is a breeze for vegetarians in Tucson thanks to The Tasteful Kitchen, where you’ll be delighted with highlight like the carrot avocado soup, an amazing raw foods veggie burger, raw foods butternut squash soup, freshly pressed juices, and much more. Using locally grown ingredients, The Tasteful Kitchen is committed to keeping their food as clean as it is good, with no GMOs, zero meat, and, above all, sheer deliciousness.
14. Find French Cuisine On A Pauper’s Budget At Agustin Kitchen
Agustin Kitchen
100 S Avenida Del Convento
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 398-5382
Yelp: 4 stars, 158 reviews
Tucked away in Menlo Park is Agustin Kitchen, a French treasure of Tucson that provides an upscale dining experience for less-than upscale prices. The modernly rustic ambiance and perfectly plated food builds the anticipation for your first bite which will undoubtedly exceed expectations. Indulge in the goat cheese appetizer and myriad of rich sauces and spreads to smear on your baguette, fresh oysters, and an amazing chia seed pudding, offering a taste for all your senses.
15. Union Public House Is Where You’ll Always End Up
Union Public House
4340 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 329-8575
Yelp: 4 stars, 330 reviews
Union Public House is a bar by name, but it exceeds every other expectation. The hip atmosphere, hand-crafted cocktails, and taps serving upwards of 30 varieties of awesome beer would be more than enough to keep the crowds coming back. But the menu here is on point, too, with fresh food made from local fare, served inside or at the hip outdoor patio for an alfresco family-style dinner experience or just hanging out with friends.
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