Favorite Places
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Vivace $$-$$$
- 4310 N. Campbell Ave. (map)
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Central
795-7221
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Time Market $-$$
- 444 E. University Blvd. (map)
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Central
622-0761
- (based on 1 user review)
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Roma Imports $
- 627 S. Vine Ave. (map)
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Central
792-3173
- (based on 1 user review)
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Lindy's on Fourth $-$$
- 431 N. Fourth Ave. (map)
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Central
207-2384
- (based on 6 user reviews)
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Grill $
- 100 E. Congress St. (map)
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Central
623-7621
- (based on 1 user review)
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Govinda's Natural Foods Buffet and Boutique $
- 711 E. Blacklidge Drive. (map)
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Central
792-0630
- (based on 4 user reviews)
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Enoteca Pizzeria Wine Bar $-$$
- 58 W. Congress St. (map)
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Central
623-0744
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Empire Pizza and Pub $
- 137 E. Congress St. (map)
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Central
882-7499
- (based on 1 user review)
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El Parador $$-$$$
- 2744 E. Broadway Blvd. (map)
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Central
881-2744
- (based on 2 user reviews)
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El Minuto Café $-$$
- 354 S. Main Ave. (map)
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Central
882-4145
- (based on 1 user review)
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Cushing Street Restaurant and Bar $$-$$$
- 198 W. Cushing St. (map)
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Central
622-7984
- (based on 1 user review)
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Caffe Milano $$-$$$
- 46 W. Congress St. (map)
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Central
628-1601
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Café Poca Cosa $$-$$$
- 110 E. Pennington St. (map)
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Central
622-6400
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If there’s something Vivace doesn’t do
well, we’ve never been able to discover
what it is. Lots of innovative pasta dishes,
grilled meats and fresh seafood
distinguish the menu, along with salads,
appetizers and desserts to die for. It's a
bustling bistro that deserves its ongoing
popularity. (4-26-01)
Time Market is four things in one. It’s a top-notch deli; it’s a popular woodfire pizza joint; it’s a coffee bar; it’s a quirky market full of hard-to-find foods. With a friendly staff and reasonable prices, Time Market is a longtime Tucson favorite. We recommend the green gringo sandwich, mixing a green corn tamale with shredded chicken, cheddar, salsa and green olives on sourdough. Yum! (7-14-05)
Despite its odd location, Roma Imports manages to draw a crowd. Why? Its food rocks. The sandwiches and pasta specials are almost perfect for a causal meal to eat at La Taverna, Roma’s in-house dining area. If you want some prepared goodies to take home, or are looking for the perfect ingredients to make your own Italian meal, you can’t fail. And the desserts are amazing, too. (3-8-07)
Jonesing for a burger? Want it hot and juicy—and maybe a little kinky? Then hop on down to Lindy’s, where you’ll find the most creative burger menu in the city. There are house-specialty burgers like the AZ Hooligan, with six half-pound patties topped with lots of cheese and Lindy’s sauce. Those with normal appetites can enjoy juicy burgers with toppings ranging from the traditional to the offbeat (peanut butter, anyone?). Vegetarians can choose from two veggie patties that can be topped in any way. (4-17-08)
Here's one place that can lay claim to the diner heritage. Breakfast, lunch and simple dinner work well at Grill. But late night is when this beacon diner shines bright, drawing an eclectic, vibrant and entertaining crowd. Try the burgers or a big bowl of Cap’n Crunch. There is also a full bar in the Red Room.
Govinda’s blends great Bengali vegetarian food and spiritual philosophy in a relaxing environment. The buffet menu changes daily and includes salad, breads, rice, soups, pasta, veggies and entrées. Tuesday is “India Night” and Thursday is “Vegan Day.” The courtyard has waterfalls, peacocks and parrots. A koi pond adds to the ambiance.
Enoteca is a busy restaurant with delicious pastas, salads, pizzas and dinner entrées and more. The food is consistently tasty and reasonably priced. (5-12-05)
Empire Pizza and Pub has injected a new kind of life into downtown Tucson, serving up big New York-style pizza by the slice (or whole), along with some salads and Italian sandwiches. The small patio offers views of the craziness on Congress Street, while the back bar area offers a couple of TVs featuring whatever game happens to be on. (2-3-11)
This longtime Tucson favorite continues to please with one of the city’s most unique dining areas—the main room is an old courtyard that’s now indoors, even though real trees and plants remain. The food’s worth noting, too—some dishes are hit-and-miss, but you’ll always win with the fantastic tableside guacamole. (1-1-04)
El Minuto Café has been serving Tucson some of the best Mexican food around for more than 60 years. The chiles rellenos simply can’t be beat.
This long-time bar and restaurant offers a pleasant way to enjoy uptown, down-home food while soaking up some local history. Spring nights on the patio can be quite romantic. While it’s a bit off the beaten path, once you’ve been there, you’ll want to go back, even for a few drinks after a night at the Convention Center. Plenty of free parking. (3-11-04)
Whether it’s by weekday or weekend night, this downtown spot is a joy. Lunches are affordable and offer sandwiches, soups, salads and pastas. Dinner offers a full menu of Italian staples and house specialties. The patio at night is a great spot to enjoy downtown at its finest. The wine list is intensely Italian but has a price range for every pocket. Desserts and breakfasts also sing of Italy. (10-5-06)
This longtime local favorite helped put Tucson on the culinary map. Chef/owner Suzana Davila brings creativity, color and style to dishes from all over Mexico. The food lineup changes twice a day
depending on what is available at the market. Servers describe each dish from
a chalkboard menu in delicious detail. We recommend the Plato Poca Cosa, where the chef picks the three items that make up your entrée. (4-11-13)
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