Selina's Guidebook
Food scene
@a.eat.co: Tucson's first all local food court. Love the Selena mural outside and their Cafe con Leche coffee is great!
29 locals recommend
American Eat Company
1439 S 4th Ave@a.eat.co: Tucson's first all local food court. Love the Selena mural outside and their Cafe con Leche coffee is great!
Cool, British-style gastropub chain with quirky decor, serving inventive cocktails & comfort food.
97 locals recommend
Culinary Dropout
2543 E Grant RdCool, British-style gastropub chain with quirky decor, serving inventive cocktails & comfort food.
Drive thru and order an eegees (strawberry + lemon are our favorite) and ranch fries.
70 locals recommend
Eegee's
2510 E Speedway BlvdDrive thru and order an eegees (strawberry + lemon are our favorite) and ranch fries.
Ruiz Hot Dogs Los Chipilones
1140 S 6th AveTry the Sonoran style hotdog
Cafe Desta
758 S Stone AveOur go to for Ethiopian food.
Best Place for Chocolate
@monsoonchocolate: award-winning chocolate shop. Feels like a real chocolate factory inside and each bon bon is a piece of art.
26 locals recommend
Monsoon Chocolate
234 E 22nd St@monsoonchocolate: award-winning chocolate shop. Feels like a real chocolate factory inside and each bon bon is a piece of art.
Best Mexican Restaurant in Tucson
Mi Nidito
1813 S 4th AveOrder the Presidential Plate
Los Tacos Apson
3501 S 12th AveOur favorite place for tacos!
El Torero Restaurant
231 E 26th StBest tacos!
El Charro Café
311 N Court AveOldest Mexican restaurant in town
Sightseeing
The mission that survives today was built between 1783 and 1797, which makes it the oldest European structure in Arizona. It is located within the Tohono O’odham Reservation.
329 locals recommend
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdThe mission that survives today was built between 1783 and 1797, which makes it the oldest European structure in Arizona. It is located within the Tohono O’odham Reservation.
Take the Catalina Highway an hour northeast of Tucson, up some 9,100 feet through a winding stretch of saguaros, and the landscape and temperature goes from dusty brown and punishingly hot to lush and green with a cool breeze.
485 locals recommend
Mount Lemmon
Take the Catalina Highway an hour northeast of Tucson, up some 9,100 feet through a winding stretch of saguaros, and the landscape and temperature goes from dusty brown and punishingly hot to lush and green with a cool breeze.
Historic Fourth Avenue
Nice street to walk and to buy a souvenir.
Beautiful hiking trails, views and picnic areas. Check out Seven Falls, one of the most popular hikes in Tucson. You can find the trail to Seven Falls (Bear Canyon Trail) in Sabino Canyon Recreation Center.
457 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadBeautiful hiking trails, views and picnic areas. Check out Seven Falls, one of the most popular hikes in Tucson. You can find the trail to Seven Falls (Bear Canyon Trail) in Sabino Canyon Recreation Center.
Best Place for Breakfast & Coffee
Barista Del Barrio
1002 N Grande AveTry their Barrio Cold Brew and chorizo burritos!
Five Points partners with local farmers and artisans to serve expertly crafted meals, coffee, & dessert. Brunch and lunch served daily and their online to go system is great.
36 locals recommend
Five Points Market & Restaurant
756 South Stone AvenueFive Points partners with local farmers and artisans to serve expertly crafted meals, coffee, & dessert. Brunch and lunch served daily and their online to go system is great.
Fun Place for a Beer
From their Barrio Blonde to their Mocha Java Stout, there are a variety of unique beers available at Barrio Brewery Co. Plus, if you're there when the train passes on the nearby tracks, get a "rail pint" at a discount!
70 locals recommend
Barrio Brewing Co
800 E 16th StFrom their Barrio Blonde to their Mocha Java Stout, there are a variety of unique beers available at Barrio Brewery Co. Plus, if you're there when the train passes on the nearby tracks, get a "rail pint" at a discount!
Iron John's Brewery 18th St. Taproom is a cozy, industrial space in the warehouse area of Armory Park Neighborhood. There are 18 rotating drafts, as well as wine, cider, hard seltzer, and soda
Iron John's Brewing Company - 18th Street
555 E 18th StIron John's Brewery 18th St. Taproom is a cozy, industrial space in the warehouse area of Armory Park Neighborhood. There are 18 rotating drafts, as well as wine, cider, hard seltzer, and soda
Motosonora Brewing Co
1015 S Park AveGreat patio and beer!
Best Place to Catch the Sunset
Gates Pass Scenic Lookout
7799 W Gates Pass RdScenic (quick) drive and the most beautiful sunsets.
Considered the birthplace of Tucson or “Cuk Son,” in O’Odham meaning at the “base of the black hill.” Drive up and see the entire city.
135 locals recommend
Sentinel Peak Park (“A” Mountain)
1001 Sentinel Peak Rd SConsidered the birthplace of Tucson or “Cuk Son,” in O’Odham meaning at the “base of the black hill.” Drive up and see the entire city.
The margaritas are great with the view!
18 locals recommend
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa
3800 W Starr Pass BlvdThe margaritas are great with the view!