Lorrie's Guidebook
Food scene
The Quesadillas
2418 N Craycroft RdThis was my first favorite restaurant when I moved to Tucson!
The very best local breakfast burritos and terrific coffee!!
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Barista Del Barrio
1002 N Grande AveThe very best local breakfast burritos and terrific coffee!!
Very close to the house with amazing food and draft beers! If you like some spice, try to Psycho! Yum!
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Serial Grillers (Speedway Blvd.)
5975 E Speedway BlvdVery close to the house with amazing food and draft beers! If you like some spice, try to Psycho! Yum!
Jason's Deli
6061 E Broadway BlvdGrab a Tucson favorite Sonora dog and a delicious raspado!
The Little One
151 North Stone AvenueAmazing tiny lunch spot. A Tucson special!!
Amazing Greek food!
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Athens on 4th Avenue - Greek Cuisine & Seafood Specialties
500 N 4th AveAmazing Greek food!
Great local IPAs and Sours! Don’t skip the sours even if you “think” you aren’t a fan
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Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.
228 E 6th StGreat local IPAs and Sours! Don’t skip the sours even if you “think” you aren’t a fan
Best happy hour if you are a wine lover! Before 6 pm, all wines $6!!
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Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar
220 N 4th AveBest happy hour if you are a wine lover! Before 6 pm, all wines $6!!
Movie, dinner/lunch/snacks and cocktails in an incredibly comfortable setting. Watch for matinee and/or happy hour pricing for a great deal!
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Roadhouse Cinemas
4811 E Grant RdMovie, dinner/lunch/snacks and cocktails in an incredibly comfortable setting. Watch for matinee and/or happy hour pricing for a great deal!
Local favorite breakfast spot. Go early and/or during the week since it can get super busy!
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Bobo's Restaurant
2938 E Grant RdLocal favorite breakfast spot. Go early and/or during the week since it can get super busy!
Istanbul Mediterranean Cuisine & Bar
2945 E Speedway BlvdSo good and huge portions.
Beyond Bread
3026 N Campbell AveGreat lunch spot with lots of choices. Can’t go wrong.
Less than 1/4 mile from house. Authentic and super reasonable taco shop. Bring it back to house and eat poolside!
Ponchos Mexican Food
5563 E Grant RdLess than 1/4 mile from house. Authentic and super reasonable taco shop. Bring it back to house and eat poolside!
Barrio Brewing Co
800 E 16th StSuper popular for a very good reason!
Terrific breakfast spot. Eggs Benedict are exceptional. There is a closer location on Broadway too.
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Baja Cafe on Campbell
2970 N Campbell AveTerrific breakfast spot. Eggs Benedict are exceptional. There is a closer location on Broadway too.
Not to be missed!! There is a line but it is so worth it. Be sure to get extra! James Beard winning baker!
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Barrio Bread
18 S Eastbourne AveNot to be missed!! There is a line but it is so worth it. Be sure to get extra! James Beard winning baker!
Baja Cafe
7002 E Broadway BlvdOne of my favorite places in Tucson!!!
Sightseeing
Pima Air & Space Museum
6000 E Valencia RdBeautiful campus with lots of activities for almost everyone!
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The University of Arizona
1200 East University BoulevardBeautiful campus with lots of activities for almost everyone!
Tumamoc Hill
A little challenging but beautiful and near town
Mount Lemmon
Fantastic day trip
Fantastic day trip with beautiful scenery and great art and little shops
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Bisbee
Fantastic day trip with beautiful scenery and great art and little shops
Tombstone
300 N Sumner StSuper fun for the family. Combine with a trip to Bisbee!!
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdSaguaro National Park East
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadNeighborhoods
Barrio Hollywood
Saguaro National Park West
Great for all!
Tubac
Fun little excursion to explore local art community