Sonoran Desert Guidebook
Food scene
Beautiful patio for outdoor dining, extremely hospitable service, delicious food - $$$
78 locals recommend
The Coronet
198 W Cushing StBeautiful patio for outdoor dining, extremely hospitable service, delicious food - $$$
Lovely patio for a casual meal - some of the best Mexican food in town! Definitely try one of the freshly made lemonades or Aqua Frescas - $$
140 locals recommend
Seis Kitchen
1765 E River RdLovely patio for a casual meal - some of the best Mexican food in town! Definitely try one of the freshly made lemonades or Aqua Frescas - $$
One of the most delicious places for traditional Mexican food in Tucson. We have been going for 20+ years and it never disappoints! $$
30 locals recommend
Rosa's Mexican Food Restaurant
1750 E Fort Lowell RdOne of the most delicious places for traditional Mexican food in Tucson. We have been going for 20+ years and it never disappoints! $$
Just around the corner from the house - great portion sizes, delicious and affordable food - $
31 locals recommend
Zayna Mediterranean Restaurant
1138 N Belvedere AveJust around the corner from the house - great portion sizes, delicious and affordable food - $
Cup Cafe
311 E Congress StWonderful breakfast / brunch - we recommend the huevos rancheros!
Amazing place for breakfast / brunch - delicious coffee and lattes, breakfast staples, and vegetarian options
36 locals recommend
Five Points Market & Restaurant
756 South Stone AvenueAmazing place for breakfast / brunch - delicious coffee and lattes, breakfast staples, and vegetarian options
Bar Crisol/Exo
Delicious coffee and tea selection - visit and take a stroll through Barrio Viejo
Can’t go wrong with the pastries and coffee here! Great for when you want to explore 4th avenue!
Presta Coffee Roasters
Can’t go wrong with the pastries and coffee here! Great for when you want to explore 4th avenue!
Within walking distance of Casa Rosa, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner! A fun little market is attached with specialty produce and local products that make great souvenirs
57 locals recommend
Flora's Market Run
2513 E 6th StWithin walking distance of Casa Rosa, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner! A fun little market is attached with specialty produce and local products that make great souvenirs
Katja’s favorite restaurant in the world! Tumerico focuses on healthy, plant-based Mexican inspired cuisine. It’s simply divine!
72 locals recommend
Tumerico
2526 E 6th StKatja’s favorite restaurant in the world! Tumerico focuses on healthy, plant-based Mexican inspired cuisine. It’s simply divine!
Sightseeing
Stunningly beautiful canyon for a day-trip of hiking. Please take note that you need a permit to enter and these must be booked several weeks in advance!
Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness
Stunningly beautiful canyon for a day-trip of hiking. Please take note that you need a permit to enter and these must be booked several weeks in advance!
A great place to go hiking - there are tram rides available several times a day for those who prefer to take it easy
457 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadA great place to go hiking - there are tram rides available several times a day for those who prefer to take it easy
A kitchy, but fun place to see an old-western town within Tucson. It is a great place for eating steaks, too.
55 locals recommend
Trail Dust Town
6541 E Tanque Verde RdA kitchy, but fun place to see an old-western town within Tucson. It is a great place for eating steaks, too.
The Desert Museum is more than just a museum - it is an immersive experience that allows you to delve into the history and beautiful nature of the Sonoran Desert! It is a must for any new visitor to Tucson :)
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdThe Desert Museum is more than just a museum - it is an immersive experience that allows you to delve into the history and beautiful nature of the Sonoran Desert! It is a must for any new visitor to Tucson :)
Neighborhoods
Barrio Viejo
Lovely historic architecture and beautiful, old homes.
Just across Speedway, the Sam Hughes neighborhood is lovely to walk through. Most streets have sidewalks. Stop by Flora’s Market for a snack or refreshment before heading back to Casa Rosa 🌼
Sam Hughes
Just across Speedway, the Sam Hughes neighborhood is lovely to walk through. Most streets have sidewalks. Stop by Flora’s Market for a snack or refreshment before heading back to Casa Rosa 🌼