RATES & AVAILABILITY
OK, so while Jacques is not a foodie (can anyone say McRib?), Beth is, so we will try and give you the best of both worlds as far as recommendations for places to eat. Please note that we didn't list any chains here.....we are quite sure you can Google and find them on your own. Feel free to let us know about your experiences so we can keep the list up-to-date!!!
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North Italia
Excellent Italian restaurant with a great, upscale atmosphere and outdoor patio. Their grilled artichoke is wonderful.
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The Grill At Hacienda Del Sol
Located in an old girl's school, excellent food across the board. Best weekend brunch in town.
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Travolino
Best Italian restaurant in Tucson. DO NOT stuff yourself before dessert...the flourless chocolate cake, well, ...
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The Parish
Cajun/Southern-style kitchen with an absolute ton of atmosphere and occasional live music. Hushpuppies, anyone?
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Marisco Chihuahua
Consistently voted the best Mexican seafood restaurant in Tucson, hands down. Try the ceviche.
Churasco de Brasil
Meat. Skewers. More meat. As much as you want. Bring your Neanderthals for a break from cooking.
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KingFisher
Why would anyone wander away from a cow is beyond me, but if you must, this place is excellent!!!
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PY Steakhouse
Not only is this rated one of the top steakhouses in Tucson, it's in its biggest casino. A night away from the kids!!!
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Blanco Tequila
A really great Mexican restaurant, it's also where your hosts first met, so even if it burns down, it makes our list.
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Flying V Bar & Grill
Located at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, it combines great food with an absolutely stunning setting.
Guadalajara Grill
Solid Mexican food with a great décor and an even better atmosphere. Get the fishbowl house margaritas and table-side salsa.
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Union Public House
Upscale bar food with two sister restaurants (Italian and Mexican) forming a courtyard that features live music.
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Canyon Crown
An English pub in the desert?!? Low ceilings, lots of what they mistakenly call football, excellent food. Fish & chips please!
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Brushfire BBQ
Now we're cookin' with gas!!!All kinds of meats with all the sides you expect, all tasty!
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Pure Poke
Solid fresh Poke option, lots of topping options and 10 different yummy sauces. New restaurant.
Ecclectic Cafe
Super close to the house, hole-in-the-wall in a strip mall, absolutely tasty food, great service, local all the way!!!
Noodleholics
Home made noodles hidden in a small strip mall, just sooo tasty! Some of their stuff is really hot!!!
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El Taco Tote
You can drive by it and never notice it, but the best burritos in town. My French in-laws swear by it!!!
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El Guero Canelo
OK, so from the outside it looks like a prison, but it serves the best Sonoran Hot Dogs anywhere!
NYPD Pizza
Another hole in the wall in a strip mall, but the best pizza in town. Try the meatlovers and the garlic knotts!
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Mama's Hawaiian BBQ
The best Hawaiian BBQ this side of Maui. Save room of the lemon squares and the upside-down pineapple cake.
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Culinary Dropout
Surprisingly great food and kind of upscale, with ping-pong tables, cornhole pits, beer pong and the like. Just fun for the whole family!!!
Frost Gelato
Just. The. Best. Gelato. In. Tucson. It is a prosecutable offense not to order the Black Cherry.
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Back Dough
Right behind Beyond Break, it's where they cleverly hide all of their pies (chicken pot pie, chocolate, etc.)
La Baguette
A French bakery in Tucson, specializing in breads and pastries. Cash only, but worth the trip!!!
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LeCave Bakery & Donuts
Like the name implies, this is a store filled with potential yet tasty bad decisions...
Beyond Bread
Not just for breakfast, but a great lunch place too, and the reason I have to go to the gym. Try the pretzel bread!!!
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Le Buzz
Just a great, wonderful, tasty coffeeshop/breakfast place, great stop if you are going hiking at Redington Pass.
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Prep & Pastry
Upscale, modern and clean, delicious fresh food with nice interesting twists. Love the Monte Cristo!
Oink Café
Celebrating all things pig, with the usual assortment of pancakes, waffles and eggs. You can order a flight of bacon!!!
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Baja Cafe
There is something to be said about a small breakfast place where there is a one hour wait to get in at 7am weekends...Fantastic!!!
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The Grill At Hacienda Del Sol
Yes, I am double-dipping here. They just have The. Best. Brunch. in. Tucson. Voted for the last 12,324 years.