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Looking for a restaurant? We've explored the options, checked with critics, and pounded the pavement to offer only the best. Recommendations come complete with contact information and a brief description highlighting the important features of the restaurant. Fit our choices to your mood, or let us guide your tastes. You'll likely find a few places that not even locals know about.

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Bistro Zin

1865 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718

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Has excellent by-the-glass wine list and flights.

Caffe Torino

10325 N La Canada, Oro Valley, AZ 85737

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This is an Italian style breakfast and lunch place that is very popular in Oro Valley. Nice choices of traditional egg dishes like omelets, scrambles as well as more Italian specialties with prosciutto or pizzaiola sauce. Lunch offers panini, fresh salads and wonderful home made soups. Service is casual and friendly

Canyon Cafe

7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ 85750

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The perfect spot to savor casual American cuisine throughout the day in a relaxed atmosphere. Admire the view of the Catalina Mountains from the indoor dining area or from the outdoor terrace. Looking for a healthy start to your day? The Vista Barista is a gourmet coffee bar featuring organic teas, fair trade coffees and delicious pastries made with all natural ingredients, and no hydrogenated oils or trans fats. All pastries are made on-site.

Carrabbas Italian Grill

7635 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85704

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The food was amazing! The service was just as good! From a true Italian's perspective....they hit the nail on the head

Char Thai

5039 E 5th St, Tucson, AZ 85711

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Best Thai in Tucson. I've had the best in LA. This is good stuff.

CocoYaya Mexican Food

3156 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716

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What an awesome little place. Cocoyaya is one of those small family owned restaurants that has all the charm and friendliness, and it also has the most amazing food. They specialize in Mexico City Style, so I suggest that if you want to try something new and absolutely delicious, this is the place. I loved the Mole Poblano, Rajitas en crema and their unique Yaya Taco. Every time I go I try something different, so far... so GOOD!!!

Colt's Taste of Texas

8310 N Thornydale, Tucson, AZ 85741

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Taste of Texas steaks are fabulous. The ribeye is very popular with the regulars, as is the four cuts of prime rib. Taste of Texas coats the prime rib in an herb crust and slow cooks it 18 hours until it is so tender it could melt in you mouth. Along with the other 14 steaks, they offer sweet potatoes as a side. This laid back restaurant, exudes a real, comfortable western feel and attitude.

Daisy Mae's Steak House

2735 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ 85714

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The finest mesquite-grilled barbeque in the Southwest. Offering steak to buffalo wings. Come in hungry, leave stuffed. Can't beat the food at Good ol' Daisy Maes!

El Indio Restaurant

3355 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713

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Best homemade Mexican food there is in Tucson. Their especialty is the cocido a beef stew with vegetables. I truly recommended

Javalina's Coffee & Friends

9136 E Valencia, Tucson, AZ 85747

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Javalina's is a friendly, neighborhood coffee shop with the best coffee and espresso drinks in Tucson along with tasty cookies, pastries, muffins, and cakes. And it's the best venue in Tucson for live acoustic music. They bring in Tucson's top musicians on Friday and Saturday nights, and when the weather is nice enough, the musicians perform out on the patio under the stars. They've really got all of the bases covered...you can stop in on your way to work in the morning for a quick mocha, meet with clients in the afternoon, and come back in the evening to play games, surf the internet, or listen to great music in a nightclub-like atmosphere in the evening. It's cozy and comfortable and always welcoming.

Las Cazuelitas

1365 W Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745

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The interior and atmosphere of the restaurant aren't the greatest. It's located inside of a hotel lobby and I believe they have another location in Tucson. The service is fast and you can tell it's a family business. The best thing about the place is the food is excellent!

Michelangelo

420 W Magee Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704

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Michelangelo is family owned and operated, with traditional Southern Italian food. This place was voted one of the top 100 restaurants in Arizona, and they have an award winning wine list. The menu features fresh fish, homemade pastas, lamb, pork chops, veal, chicken, and gourmet desserts. A family favorite for years.

Old Pueblo Grill

60 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711

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Southwestern casual to business casual restaurant, north of Broadway.

Shish Kebab House of Tucson

5855 E Broadway Blvd # 118, Tucson, AZ 85711

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This restaurant has some of the best Greek, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Jordanian food ever. Prices aren't too bad either. The place is small but it doesn't seem to make a difference.

Spice

10325 N La Canada, Oro Valley, AZ 85737

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This is a very intimate and cozy bistro that has a good variety of food. I love their halibut and fish stew. Everything is good, very fresh, and the service is very friendly and attentive.

Wildflower Grill

7037 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704

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Haven't tried yet, but comes well recommended.

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