Dan's Guidebook
Food scene
- Tumerico has two locations in town , amazing Jack fruit al pastor. vegetarian/ vegan options .
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Tumerico
2526 E 6th St- Tumerico has two locations in town , amazing Jack fruit al pastor. vegetarian/ vegan options .
run by the same people at Tumerico except this is more of a bodega / grocery concept . Same really good vegan / vegetarian options and a 6 min drive.
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La Chaiteria
1002 W Congress Strun by the same people at Tumerico except this is more of a bodega / grocery concept . Same really good vegan / vegetarian options and a 6 min drive.
super tiny local coffee / burrito pick up spot. It’s only open 7-12 pm wed - Sunday and has gotten super popular , there’s usually a long line but it moves fast . 1 breakfast burrito order comes with 2 small Burros so it’s easy to share or save for later
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barista Del Barrio
1002 N Grande Avesuper tiny local coffee / burrito pick up spot. It’s only open 7-12 pm wed - Sunday and has gotten super popular , there’s usually a long line but it moves fast . 1 breakfast burrito order comes with 2 small Burros so it’s easy to share or save for later
Pat's Chili Dogs
1202 W Niagara Stclassic Neighborhood chili dog place
THE Sonoran hot dog place. Solid carne Asada .
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Güero Canelo Restaurant
2480 N Oracle RdTHE Sonoran hot dog place. Solid carne Asada .
Bitter rival of guerro canelo , peope pick sides in who is the Sonoran dog king. I’ll let you decide.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs
2680 N 1st AveBitter rival of guerro canelo , peope pick sides in who is the Sonoran dog king. I’ll let you decide.
in a really sweet market called Agustin Mercado . Great breakfast. Awesome patio , Mexican bakery , coffee shop , an amazing boutique shop called MAST all together.
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Seis Kitchen
1765 E River Rdin a really sweet market called Agustin Mercado . Great breakfast. Awesome patio , Mexican bakery , coffee shop , an amazing boutique shop called MAST all together.
As authentic as a norteno taqueria can get , in south tucson . Spanish helps with ordering but very easy to get the gist. I like the chino ( bean taco ) and the signature taco apson. Everything has meat in it .
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Los Tacos Apson
3501 S 12th AveAs authentic as a norteno taqueria can get , in south tucson . Spanish helps with ordering but very easy to get the gist. I like the chino ( bean taco ) and the signature taco apson. Everything has meat in it .
best tortillas in town, big burritos!
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Anita Street Market
849 N Anita Avebest tortillas in town, big burritos!
Probably the most famous Mexican food place in Tucson , usually a long wait . Order the #7 birria plate and caldo de queso . Both Clinton and bush went there and if you feel Like getting too much food order the el presidente platter. They have celebrity photos when you walk in , I suggest searching for the William Shatner photo, he looks caught off guard.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mi Nidito
1813 S 4th AveProbably the most famous Mexican food place in Tucson , usually a long wait . Order the #7 birria plate and caldo de queso . Both Clinton and bush went there and if you feel Like getting too much food order the el presidente platter. They have celebrity photos when you walk in , I suggest searching for the William Shatner photo, he looks caught off guard.
central Mexico fare , great mole . New location on stone !
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Indita
722 N Stone Avecentral Mexico fare , great mole . New location on stone !
My favorite Sonoran dog place in town.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ruiz Hot Dogs Los Chipilones
1140 S 6th AveMy favorite Sonoran dog place in town.
Great restaurant in south tucson , tamales are amazing and their daily specials are adventurous as they are delicious 🤤!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Torero Restaurant
231 E 26th St Great restaurant in south tucson , tamales are amazing and their daily specials are adventurous as they are delicious 🤤!
Drinks
Fun small bar in the Clifton hotel , great patio. Laid back atmosphere with great aesthetics.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
485 S Stone AveFun small bar in the Clifton hotel , great patio. Laid back atmosphere with great aesthetics.
open for business recently with limited capacity , very cute place with great decor. The owner , Ian , lives down the street and is usually tending bar. Say hi from me ( dan Hernandez )
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Royal Room
450 N 6th Aveopen for business recently with limited capacity , very cute place with great decor. The owner , Ian , lives down the street and is usually tending bar. Say hi from me ( dan Hernandez )
As local as local gets for a drinking spot, decorated with surreal art , serves stiff drinks at a low low price . Tattoos help with fitting in but one of the most welcoming places in town .
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Che's Lounge
350 N 4th AveAs local as local gets for a drinking spot, decorated with surreal art , serves stiff drinks at a low low price . Tattoos help with fitting in but one of the most welcoming places in town .
Check out the the hub of downtown tucson , you find drinks , food and live music . Perfect for people watching or meeting up with friends .
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Hotel Congress
311 E Congress StCheck out the the hub of downtown tucson , you find drinks , food and live music . Perfect for people watching or meeting up with friends .
Outdoor activity
Outdoor places
A popular walking path that takes you up to a great view of the city. A moderate climb that is about 3 miles round trip , some steep incline mixed with gradual incline.
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Tumamoc Hill
A popular walking path that takes you up to a great view of the city. A moderate climb that is about 3 miles round trip , some steep incline mixed with gradual incline.
Another close outdoor hike , beautiful desert life
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Painted Hills Trailhead
3590 W Anklam RdAnother close outdoor hike , beautiful desert life
Dog friendly trail loops , you can take a whole day out here or a hour. Popular with mountain bikers and trail runners
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Sweetwater Trailhead
4001 N Tortolita RdDog friendly trail loops , you can take a whole day out here or a hour. Popular with mountain bikers and trail runners
Great hike up and then into a valley that sometimes have water pools for relaxation. Moderate to advance skills recommended.
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Romero Pools
Great hike up and then into a valley that sometimes have water pools for relaxation. Moderate to advance skills recommended.
Tanque Verde Falls
A open outdoor desert zoo
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Museo del Desierto de Arizona-Sonora
2021 N Kinney RdA open outdoor desert zoo
Sightseeing
Not just a Pauly shore movie , it’s interesting place.
156 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Biosfera 2
32540 S Biosphere RdNot just a Pauly shore movie , it’s interesting place.
Unique place , tons of decommissioned airplanes and interesting tour guides
258 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo del Aire y del Espacio de Pima
6000 E Valencia Rd Unique place , tons of decommissioned airplanes and interesting tour guides
TMA is open right now with reservation , they just completed renovations to a new wing.
181 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
140 N Main AveTMA is open right now with reservation , they just completed renovations to a new wing.
MOCA has rotating exhibits and seasonal events , interesting and accessible.
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Museum of Contemporary Art
265 S Church AveMOCA has rotating exhibits and seasonal events , interesting and accessible.
Coffee
Hot cup of joe
Amazing roasters , great cup of coffee with local flair. In the back there’s a mezcalaria that might reopen soon
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Exo Roast Co
403 N 6th AveAmazing roasters , great cup of coffee with local flair. In the back there’s a mezcalaria that might reopen soon
In the Mercado annex building , local roaster and coffee place in a Good outdoor atmosphere , surrounded by boutique shops.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hermosa Coffee Roasters
267 South Avenida del ConventoIn the Mercado annex building , local roaster and coffee place in a Good outdoor atmosphere , surrounded by boutique shops.
Recreational marijuana
Closest dispensary to the house, located downtown and easy to sign up . Arizona passed a recreational marijuana use law this past year and anyone with a an ID can walk in and pick up edibles, flower and other else you might need
The Downtown Dispensary
221 E 6th St