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DINING

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!!!

     Upscale   Casual   Guilty Pleasures   Sweet Tooth   Breakfast   Map

Upscale

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.

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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.

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Casual

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.

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Ecclectic Cafe

Super close to the house, hole-in-the-wall in a strip mall, absolutely tasty food, great service, local all the way!!! 

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Guilty Pleasures

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!

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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!!!

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Sweet Tooth

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.)

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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...

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Breakfast

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!

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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.

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