Casita Rosa/Tucson Guidebook
Food scene
We've been eating here for over 25 years and is our favorite mexican restaurant in Tucson
28 locals recommend
La Indita
722 N Stone AveWe've been eating here for over 25 years and is our favorite mexican restaurant in Tucson
Tucson classic for great Mexican Food, just a few minutes away from the house
103 locals recommend
Guadalajara Original Grill
1220 E Prince RdTucson classic for great Mexican Food, just a few minutes away from the house
Great local Sandwich joint just down the street from the house. Wonderful breads, soups, sandwiches and salads.
91 locals recommend
Beyond Bread
3026 N Campbell AveGreat local Sandwich joint just down the street from the house. Wonderful breads, soups, sandwiches and salads.
El Berraco
2960 N 1st AveGreat Mexican seafood just around the corner from the house!
El Taco Rustico
2281 North Oracle RoadDelicious Tacos! Close by!
Incredible vegetarian / vegan Mexican food. Super healthy and delicious
11 locals recommend
Tumerico on 4th. Ave
402 East 4th StreetIncredible vegetarian / vegan Mexican food. Super healthy and delicious
Amazing wood fired pizza. You can take the pizza over to crooked tooth brewing across the street and eat on the patio.
27 locals recommend
ANELLO
222 E 6th StAmazing wood fired pizza. You can take the pizza over to crooked tooth brewing across the street and eat on the patio.
Cafe Desta
758 S Stone AveOur favorite Ethiopian food in Tucson.
A bit of a "hole in the wall" but authentic, affordable, and super tasty. Has a family-run feel. We often do this for takeout. Super friendly staff.
6 locals recommend
4 Seasons
1423 West Miracle MileA bit of a "hole in the wall" but authentic, affordable, and super tasty. Has a family-run feel. We often do this for takeout. Super friendly staff.
Our favorite Tucson brewery. Grab Pizza from Annello across the street and eat it on the patio!
34 locals recommend
Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.
228 E 6th StOur favorite Tucson brewery. Grab Pizza from Annello across the street and eat it on the patio!
A little bit higher end, but great place to grab lunch or have dinner. Wonderful service and beautiful historic part of Tucson (in the Augistine Mercado)
70 locals recommend
Agustin Kitchen
100 South Avenida del ConventoA little bit higher end, but great place to grab lunch or have dinner. Wonderful service and beautiful historic part of Tucson (in the Augistine Mercado)
The Coronet
198 W Cushing StNice patio atmosphere and good food / cocktails
Super authentic Mexican food in South Tucson. Hole in the wall vibe, not fancy, but delicious food.
30 locals recommend
Taqueria Pico De Gallo
2618 S 6th AveSuper authentic Mexican food in South Tucson. Hole in the wall vibe, not fancy, but delicious food.
Not the closest Mexican restaurant to the house, but if you've exhausted all other options or want to check out a different neighborhood, Tania's is a classic for delicious, huge, creative burritos. You won't regret it!
23 locals recommend
Tanias 33
614 N Grande AveNot the closest Mexican restaurant to the house, but if you've exhausted all other options or want to check out a different neighborhood, Tania's is a classic for delicious, huge, creative burritos. You won't regret it!
Just moments from the house, delicious premium/single-origin coffee and fresh, locally created pastries!
60 locals recommend
Presta Coffee Roasters
100 South Avenida del ConventoJust moments from the house, delicious premium/single-origin coffee and fresh, locally created pastries!
DELICIOUS ramen. The Annex is super cool collection of businesses/restaurants built into a shipping container car village.
21 locals recommend
KUKAI
267 South Avenida del ConventoDELICIOUS ramen. The Annex is super cool collection of businesses/restaurants built into a shipping container car village.
Great wood-fired pizza, sandwiches, and artisanal food items. Classic Tucson spot
148 locals recommend
Time Market
444 E University BlvdGreat wood-fired pizza, sandwiches, and artisanal food items. Classic Tucson spot
The Nugget
Neighborhood bar within 15 minute walking distance
Great selection of beer in cans and on draft with great atmosphere and outdoor seating.
27 locals recommend
Tucson Hop Shop
3230 N Dodge BlvdGreat selection of beer in cans and on draft with great atmosphere and outdoor seating.
Sightseeing
Saguaro National Park West
Great overlook spot in the Tucson mountains. Just a short (15-20 min) drive from the house
127 locals recommend
Gates Pass Trail
6400 W Gates Pass RdGreat overlook spot in the Tucson mountains. Just a short (15-20 min) drive from the house
Did you know it snows in Tucson? Mount Lemmon, soaring at above 9,000 in the Catalina Mountains to Tucson's North, is a great spot to catch some snow in the winter, or cool off in the summer. Hosts the furthest South Skii lift in the US!
485 locals recommend
Mount Lemmon
Did you know it snows in Tucson? Mount Lemmon, soaring at above 9,000 in the Catalina Mountains to Tucson's North, is a great spot to catch some snow in the winter, or cool off in the summer. Hosts the furthest South Skii lift in the US!
Etherton Gallery
340 S Convent AveOften hosts local, desert-inspired artists.
Hosts a plethora of high-caliber photographers and highly creative work!
41 locals recommend
Center for Creative Photography
1030 N Olive RdHosts a plethora of high-caliber photographers and highly creative work!
Particularly fun for kids - the Tucson aviation boneyard hosts hundreds of decommissioned airplanes
The Historic Aviation Bone Yard
Particularly fun for kids - the Tucson aviation boneyard hosts hundreds of decommissioned airplanes
If you're into airplanes, you have to check this one out. Hosts a blackbird SR-71 - super cool to see up close!
258 locals recommend
Pima Air and Space Museum
6000 E Valencia RdIf you're into airplanes, you have to check this one out. Hosts a blackbird SR-71 - super cool to see up close!
Awesome collection of desert plants! Nice and shady too! Includes a butterfly museum.
260 locals recommend
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayAwesome collection of desert plants! Nice and shady too! Includes a butterfly museum.
Awesome Botanic Garden, gallery, and Bistro
11 locals recommend
Tohono Chul-Desert Discovery Education Center
7211 N Northern AveAwesome Botanic Garden, gallery, and Bistro
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdGreat place to discover the desert flora and fauna!
"The Loop" is a famous bike route that encircles the entire city. 131 miles of riding - mostly car free. Bring your bike or rent one locally! Tucson is a world class biking destination.
44 locals recommend
The Loop
Chuck Huckelberry Loop"The Loop" is a famous bike route that encircles the entire city. 131 miles of riding - mostly car free. Bring your bike or rent one locally! Tucson is a world class biking destination.
MSA Annex
267 South Avenida del ConventoContainer village with local shops, restaurants, and brews.
Mood
Looking for a place to do yoga? Look no further! Yoga Oasis is the place for accessible ($10/class) yoga and wonderful teachers.
49 locals recommend
Yoga Oasis
2631 N Campbell AveLooking for a place to do yoga? Look no further! Yoga Oasis is the place for accessible ($10/class) yoga and wonderful teachers.