Mary Lou's Guidebook
Restaurants
These are a few among my favorite places to eat in Tucson.
Calle Tepa Mexican Street Grill & Bar
6151 E Broadway BlvdFirst Watch
7189 E Speedway BlvdGreat natural, healthy breakfast foods or lunches.
Smashburger
4821 E Grant RdClassic burgers and seasoned fries. Their shakes are the best in town.
P.F. Chang's
1805 E River RdFine dining.
Rubio's Coastal Grill, formerly known as Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill, is a fast casual "Fresh Mex" or "New Mex" restaurant chain specializing in Mexican food, with an emphasis on fish tacos.
6 locals recommend
Rubio's
3421 E Broadway BlvdRubio's Coastal Grill, formerly known as Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill, is a fast casual "Fresh Mex" or "New Mex" restaurant chain specializing in Mexican food, with an emphasis on fish tacos.
Rubio's
3421 E Broadway BlvdIf you like thin milk shakes, try out their salted caramel, its is "almost" to die for in my book!
8 locals recommend
Smashburger
4821 E Grant RdIf you like thin milk shakes, try out their salted caramel, its is "almost" to die for in my book!
Jason's Deli
6061 E Broadway BlvdHealthy menu choices. But don't forget your free ice cream treat! 😄
YUM! Great prices, great food! Less than a mile away. Open 24 hours. I love their Horchata, fish street Tacos (spicy hot!) and California fries. Large menu. Try them out!
9 locals recommend
Riliberto's Fresh Mexican Food 24/7
4352 East Speedway BoulevardYUM! Great prices, great food! Less than a mile away. Open 24 hours. I love their Horchata, fish street Tacos (spicy hot!) and California fries. Large menu. Try them out!
Tucson Black Bear Diner
6095 East Broadway BoulevardGreat Food, Novel Atmosphere
Great food and atmosphere! "Outside of Tucson to the east, but close by" It's also close to Agua Caliente and the highway up to Mount Lemmon.
Rincon Mountain Grill
12000 E Tanque Verde RdGreat food and atmosphere! "Outside of Tucson to the east, but close by" It's also close to Agua Caliente and the highway up to Mount Lemmon.
eegee's
7102 E Broadway BlvdTucson Favorite: Subs and Frozen Fruit Drink, called an Eegee.
Clean! Friendly staff! Smells so good in this place. The fish Taco was really good!
Ponchos Mexican Food
5563 E Grant RdClean! Friendly staff! Smells so good in this place. The fish Taco was really good!
El Pollo Loco
5601 East Broadway BoulevardGreat Food! (Try the chicken!)
Gus Balon's Restaurant
Great Breakfast!
Desert Plants: cactus and succulents.
Enjoy a variety of nursery plants not found in most places. You can buy or just appreciate seeing the large selection of well kept plants.
B & B Cactus Farm
11550 E Speedway BlvdFondly called, The Desert Museum on the Eastside
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayOutdoors excursion that will you lots of fresh air and very interesting desert wildlife info.
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdOutdoors excursion that will you lots of fresh air and very interesting desert wildlife info.
Grocery Shopping
Sprouts Farmers Market
4645 E Speedway BlvdWhole Foods Market
3360 E Speedway BlvdTrader Joe's
4209 N Campbell AveFull line Grocery with Pharmacy, Deli, Bakery, Produce, Meat Market
112 locals recommend
Fry's Food And Drug
2480 N Swan RdFull line Grocery with Pharmacy, Deli, Bakery, Produce, Meat Market
Barrio Bread is dedicated to exceptional quality ARTisan bread, created with centuries-old baking techniques and locally grown heritage grains. Barrio Bread loaves are known for a chewy interior and amazing crusts.
52 locals recommend
Barrio Bread
18 S Eastbourne AveBarrio Bread is dedicated to exceptional quality ARTisan bread, created with centuries-old baking techniques and locally grown heritage grains. Barrio Bread loaves are known for a chewy interior and amazing crusts.
Barrio Bread is dedicated to exceptional quality ARTisan bread, created with centuries-old baking techniques and locally grown heritage grains. Barrio Bread loaves are known for a chewy interior and amazing crusts.
52 locals recommend
Barrio Bread
18 S Eastbourne AveBarrio Bread is dedicated to exceptional quality ARTisan bread, created with centuries-old baking techniques and locally grown heritage grains. Barrio Bread loaves are known for a chewy interior and amazing crusts.
Best Pizzas
Broadway Pizza Cafe
4558 E Broadway BlvdMOD Pizza
6351 East Broadway BoulevardFalora Pizza
3000 E Broadway BlvdGuest Recommended
Oh. My. Word.
We love their pizza.
Ya just gotta try it to know.
Their toppings are thick, even the thin crust is like eating a deep dish without the bread.
Their gluten free crust even tastes great!
28 locals recommend
Rocco's Little Chicago
2707 E Broadway BlvdOh. My. Word.
We love their pizza.
Ya just gotta try it to know.
Their toppings are thick, even the thin crust is like eating a deep dish without the bread.
Their gluten free crust even tastes great!
Sightseeing
Agua Caliente Park
12325 E Roger RdMission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdOld Tucson
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
1 Burruel StEl Presidio Historic District
Tour the Turquoise Trail
Hiking, scenery, stream, outdoors beauty, lots of sunshine.
457 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadHiking, scenery, stream, outdoors beauty, lots of sunshine.
Ice Cream, Gelato, Frozen Yogurt...
The Screamery (Speedway Location)
2545 E Speedway BlvdThe Screamery (Houghton Location)
50 S Houghton RdYogurtland
2800 N Campbell AveBookstores
Bookmans East Entertainment Exchange
6230 E Speedway BlvdBarnes & Noble
5130 E Broadway Blvd