Food Scene
BYOB patio. First time visitors should order the family pack to try a little bit of everything.
14 locals recommend
Rollies Mexican Patio
4573 S 12th AveBYOB patio. First time visitors should order the family pack to try a little bit of everything.
The best homemade tzatziki, heaping plates of food and excellent patio.
10 locals recommend
Istanbul Mediterranean Cuisine & Bar
2945 E Speedway BlvdThe best homemade tzatziki, heaping plates of food and excellent patio.
El Güero Canelo Restaurant
2480 N Oracle RdOne of the best Sonoran Hot dogs!
BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs
2680 N 1st AveA must visit! Excellent Sonoran dog and poppers
Beautiful patio, homemade tortillas, and excellent happy hour (2 for 1 drinks).
8 locals recommend
La Botana
3200 North 1st AvenueBeautiful patio, homemade tortillas, and excellent happy hour (2 for 1 drinks).
North Italia
2995 E Skyline DrExcellent Italian food and Happy Hour
El Charro Café
311 N Court AveThe best TAMALES! Protip: order extra white sauce
Live outdoor music on weekend evenings, delicious breakfast served all day and excellent dinner.
111 locals recommend
Cup Cafe
311 E Congress StLive outdoor music on weekend evenings, delicious breakfast served all day and excellent dinner.
L Station Cafe & Bar
Best Burger!
Fresh homemade tortillas, chips and guacamole for a deal. There are always lines outside.
11 locals recommend
St Mary's Mexican Food
1030 W St Marys RdFresh homemade tortillas, chips and guacamole for a deal. There are always lines outside.
Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveLocal roasters and coffee shop.
Mona's Danish Bakery
4777 E Sunrise DrLocally owned by a Danish family.
Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde RdA local and cyclist favorite. Delicious breakfast and pastries.
Seis Kitchen
1765 E River RdThe lines around the building speak for itself.
Delicious Cuban tacos and tamales. Caters towards vegetarians and vegans. This is a must visit even for a carnivore.
72 locals recommend
Tumerico
2526 E 6th StDelicious Cuban tacos and tamales. Caters towards vegetarians and vegans. This is a must visit even for a carnivore.
Excellent variety of food for everyone. My personal favorite is the pot pie.
74 locals recommend
HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery
266 E Congress StExcellent variety of food for everyone. My personal favorite is the pot pie.
Barista Del Barrio
1002 N Grande AveThe Horchata latte and churros donuts are incredible!
Hiking
This is a beautifully paved walkway to the top of the Saguaro research center. There are steep inclines but worth the views.
60 locals recommend
Tumamoc Hill Hiking Trail
Tumamoc Hill RoadThis is a beautifully paved walkway to the top of the Saguaro research center. There are steep inclines but worth the views.
Pro-Tip: check this out on a Monday when there are no cars allowed on the road.
135 locals recommend
Sentinel Peak Park (“A” Mountain)
1001 Sentinel Peak Rd SPro-Tip: check this out on a Monday when there are no cars allowed on the road.
Saguaro Vista Trail
Saguaro Vista TrailEasy parking and access to the trailhead. Several routes to choose from. We highly recommend Slingshot.
9 locals recommend
Painted Hills Trailhead
3590 W Anklam RdEasy parking and access to the trailhead. Several routes to choose from. We highly recommend Slingshot.
If you happen to catch a day of rain then this should be your next stop to see flowing, lush waterfalls. Extensive hike.
50 locals recommend
Seven Falls
5700 Bear Canyon TrailIf you happen to catch a day of rain then this should be your next stop to see flowing, lush waterfalls. Extensive hike.
Cycling
Excellent out and back route with beautiful views and rolling hills.
127 locals recommend
Gates Pass Trail
6400 W Gates Pass RdExcellent out and back route with beautiful views and rolling hills.
Every cyclist has to ride the decent at Mt. Lemmon. Start your trip at Le Buzz.
485 locals recommend
Mount Lemmon
Every cyclist has to ride the decent at Mt. Lemmon. Start your trip at Le Buzz.
Sentinel Peak Park (“A” Mountain)
1001 Sentinel Peak Rd SEasy access from our house and a beautifully paved ride through all of Tucson.
44 locals recommend
The Loop
Chuck Huckelberry LoopEasy access from our house and a beautifully paved ride through all of Tucson.