Tucson, Arizona

Restaurants to try

11 spots across town, from the foothills to downtown.

1. Indian Twist

   IndianCentral, near Swan & Ft. Lowell

   4660 E Camp Lowell Dr

   Closed Tuesdays. Second location near the airport.

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2. La Frida Mexican Grill & Seafood

   MexicanEast side

   7230 E 22nd St

   Open daily for breakfast through dinner. Expect a wait at peak times.

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3. The Hills

   AmericanCatalina Foothills

   6960 E Sunrise Dr

   From the El Charro group. Weekend brunch, dog-friendly patio.

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4. Vivace

   ItalianFoothills, Campbell & Skyline

   6440 N Campbell Ave

   Big windows with city and mountain views. Reservations recommended.

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5. Wild Garlic Grill

   Steak & FrenchFoothills, Campbell & Skyline

   2870 E Skyline Dr #120

   Closed Mondays. A few blocks from Vivace.

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6. Charro Steak & Del Rey

   Mexican steakhouseDowntown

   188 E Broadway Blvd

   Dinner only, opens at 3 PM. Close to the Rialto.

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7. El Cisne

   MexicanFoothills, Swan & Sunrise

   4717 E Sunrise Dr

   Closed Mondays. Upscale room with a popular bar.

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8. Villa Peru

   PeruvianFoothills, on River Rd

   1745 E River Rd #165

   Closed Mondays. Dinner only Tuesday through Thursday, lunch and dinner Friday through Sunday.

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9. Poco & Mom's Cantina

   New MexicanEast side, on Tanque Verde

   7000 E Tanque Verde Rd #34

   Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Hatch green chile dishes and breakfast, from 7 AM on weekends.

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10. Rosa's Mexican Food

    MexicanCentral, near Campbell & Ft. Lowell

    1750 E Fort Lowell Rd #164

    Open daily, 11 AM to 8 PM. Family-run, Sonoran-style.

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11. Flying V Bar & Grill

    AmericanVentana Canyon, at Loews resort

    7000 N Resort Dr

    Dinner only, from 5 PM daily. Mesquite-fired, with Spanish and Mexican influences. Reservations through Resy.

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Hours change, so check before you go. Updated November 2026.