Tucson Restaurants

We have provided you with the names of some of the best restaurants in Tucson. Decide among your RUG and make your reservations early.
Pricing Key:
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$$$ - entrée price $15-$20
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Restaurants in walking distance of the Marriott University Park:

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL – 905 E. University Boulevard
It started like this . . . a classically trained chef decides to put his unique culinary take on burritos and tacos. He's focused. Obsessed with using only the finest, freshest ingredients. Runs the kitchen of his little burrito joint like that at the five-star restaurant where he honed his skills. Prepares everything fresh each day. Spends hours getting everything perfect, so your order is ready in seconds. After all, just because food is served quickly is no reason you can't have a great meal.
Telephone: (520) 628-7967 $

FROG & FIRKIN – 874 E. University Boulevard
Frog & Firkin, situated in the heart of The University of Arizona, is Tucson's only English Style Pub. Offering over 75 of the finest imported beers available as well as a great selection of classic American domestics and new micro-brew beers, Frog & Firkin is a beer lover's paradise. If beer is not so pleasing to your palate, Frog & Firkin offers the largest selection of hard ciders and imported and domestic micro-brewed fruit beers in Tucson. While you're here, you can sink your teeth into "The Greatest Pizza on Earth," or at least we think so!! Frog & Firkin also features traditional English fare like Shepard's Pie, Welsh Rarebit and Cornish Pastries. Our menu offers usual and unusual soups, salads, sandwiches and appetizers. We also guarantee while you're here you will have a "Firkin Great Time." Added amenities include live music, the best juke box in town, a pool table and a dartboard.
Telephone: (520) 623-7507 $$

GENTLE BEN'S BREWING COMPANY - 865 E. University Boulevard
Gentle Ben's Brewing Company is Tucson's favorite place for fresh microbrews, food, and fun. Ben's is two stories of an award winning brewery, a full service restaurant, and two neighborhood bars. Gentle Ben's is a great place for lunch, dinner, special occasions, private parties, catering, and partying. We have been serving Tucson for over 20 years, delivering quality food an some of the best microbrews you'll ever taste.
Telephone: (520) 624-4177 $$

JOHNNY ROCKETS – 825 E. University Boulevard
Transport yourself back into the rockin' hoppin' days of the golden oldies at Johnny Rockets. Burgers, malts, flavored sodas, and other classic diner fare.
(520) 622-2245

PEI WEI ASIAN DINER – 845 E. University Boulevard
Fresh made-to-order Asian food served in a casual, quick, contemporary setting.
(520) 884-7413 $$

SHARKYS URBAN SPORTS GRILL – 800 E. University Boulevard
(520) 882-2644

Other Tucson Restaurants, short driving distance from the Marriott University:

ANTHONY’S IN THE CATALINAS - 6440 N. Campbell Avenue
In the mountain skies above North Campbell Avenue, a new star can be hung for Anthony’s in the Catalina’s. Boasting a magnificent view of both the mountains and city lights, Anthony’s offers an enticing variety of appetizers, but the list of 26 entrees is sweet torment for the indecisive.
For reservations please telephone (520) 299-1771, located 20 minutes from the Marriott. $$$$

BARRIO FOOD & DRINK – 135 S. 6th Avenue
Fresh, sophisticated and intimate, Barrio’s is downtown’s destination bistro. Featuring cozy booths, an upbeat bar, and Chef Jeffrey Glomski’s sumptuous fare, Barrio serves southwestern cuisine with international accents. Menu includes contemporary little plates, greens, innovative pastas, fresh fish, daily beef specials, vegetarian items and award winning desserts. Special occasion gatherings and late night dining offered.
For reservations please telephone (520) 629-0191. Located 10 minutes from the Marriott. $$

BISTRO ZIN – 1865 E. River Road, Suite 101
French inspired American Bistro and wine bar. Draws upon classic French techniques, with dishes that have a modern American twist. Daily offering of 100 wines by the glass. Guests can choose to dine outside by the cozy fireplace, in the intimate interior that glows with deep red walls or can enjoy a cocktail at the chic bar.
For reservations please telephone (520) 299-7799. Located 20 minutes from the Marriott. $$$

CAFÉ POCA COSA - 88 E. Broadway Blvd
A simple chalkboard highlights the anything but simple daily selections at one of Tucson's most favored eateries. Poca Cosa is truly the gourmet side of Mexican dining.
For reservations please telephone (520) 622-6400. Located 10 minutes from the Marriott. $$

CAFÉ TERRA COTTA – 3500 E. Sunrise Drive
Contemporary Southwestern cuisine and casual dining at its finest. Grazing menu features new and old flavors of the southwest such as Prawns stuffed with Goat Cheese and Southwestern Tomato Coulis and delicious pizzas from a wood-burning oven. Chef Donna Nordin was selected to appear in PBS’s Great Chefs of the West. This Beautiful airy restaurant offers a fine section of California wines by the glass or bottle.
For reservations please telephone (520) 577-8100. Located 20 minutes from the Marriott. $$$

CIBARIA CUCINA ITALIANA – 12985 N Oracle Road
Cibaria brings a touch of Italy to Tucson. The Northern Italian menu features veal, fresh seafood salads, and a large variety of pasta dishes, chicken and gourmet pizzas.
For reservations please telephone (520) 825-2900. Located 25 minutes from the Marriott. $$$

DANIEL’S - 4340 N. Campbell Avenue, Suite 107
Beautifully decorated in shades of peach and with French Impressionists paintings, Daniel’s features classical Italian and regional French cuisine. You’ll find a delicious assortment of fresh pastas, seafood and veal as well as an extensive selection of over 120 varieties of wines.
For reservations telephone (520) 742-3200. Located 25 minutes from the Marriott. $$$

EL CHARRO - 311 N. Court Avenue
Tucson’s oldest family owned restaurant has been a local favorite for generations. Specializing in authentic Sonoran Mexican cuisine, El Charro blends the freshest ingredients with traditional recipes to create the best burros, chimichangas, and carne seca tacos in town. The restaurant itself is the original home of the family that is proud to share their tradition with you.
For reservations telephone (520) 622-1922. Located 10 minutes from the Marriott. $$

FIRECRACKER -2990 N Swan Rd.
Things are really cooking at Firecracker. Fire-burning torches welcome you to Tucson’s Asian American bistro. The exhibition kitchen presents many innovative dishes all prepared with top quality fresh ingredients.
For reservations telephone (520) 318-1118, located 25 minutes from the Marriott. $$

THE GRILL AT HACIENDA DEL SOL - 5601 N. Hacienda del Sol Road
Nestled in the Santa Catalina foothills, The Grill is the award-winning, culinary centerpiece of a gracious guest ranch, a Tucson institution for over half a century. Dine under soaring wood-beamed ceilings as the lights of Tucson wink across the valley below. American favorites with southwestern influence; exceptional wine list.
For reservations telephone (520) 529-3500. Located 25 minutes from the Marriott. $$$

JANOS –3770 E. Sunrise Drive, located at the Westin La Paloma Resort
Southwestern fare with a French accent describes Janos perfectly. The décor and ambience of this restaurant lends itself to open spaces and soft muted tones. The culinary masterpieces from the award-winning chefs are often so unique, (the veal sweetbreads or green tea duck) that they are not found anywhere else in the Southwest. The wine list is expansive and very European.
For reservations telephone (520) 615-6100. Located 25 minutes from the Marriott. $$$$

LA FUENTE - 1749 N. Oracle Rd
La Fuente has one of Tucson’s oldest and finest restaurants in any category. The Huerta family have owned and operated La Fuente at the same location for the past 28 years. The surroundings are delightful, while La Fuente does a superb job of serving better-known traditional Mexican dishes such as enchiladas, rellenos, tamales, tacos, burros and chimichangas.
For reservations telephone (520) 623-8659. Located 15 minutes from the Marriott. $$

METROPOLITAN GRILL - 7892 North Oracle Road.
Cosmopolitan flair best describes the Metropolitan Grill. With cuisine ranging from assorted mesquite grilled seafood, to dishes boasting a Mediterranean verve, this new addition to Tucson’s restaurants has a great grill atmosphere. The wood-fired oven is a central theme of the grill, and creates the varied house specialties using pecan, apple-wood and mesquite.
For reservations telephone (520) 531-1212. Located 25 minutes from the Marriott. $$$

McMAHON’S 2959 N. Swan Road.
An elegant steakhouse experience. Renown for their steaks and seafood served ala carte. Sharing is highly recommended and encouraged for the generous portions of side dishes. For
reservations telephone (520) 327-7463. Located 25 minutes from the Marriott. $$$$

SAKURA – 6091 N. Oracle Road
Experience excellent Japanese Cuisine and relaxing fun. Best of Tucson, 1992 to 1999.
For reservations telephone (520) 297-5555. Located 20 minutes from the Marriott. $$

SULLIVANS STEAKHOUSE - 1785 E. River Road
Sullivan’s offers amazing steaks, perfectly chilled martinis, great hospitality and live music, the quintessential night on the town. Sullivan’s sleek, stylish dining room is reminiscent of a 1940’s Chicago chophouse and the bar has a speakeasy allure. Sullivan’s serves serious food without the serious attitude.
For reservations telephone (520) 299-4275. Located 20 minutes from the Marriott. $$$$

TACK ROOM - 7300 Vactor Ranch Trail
Housed in a beautiful 58 year-old adobe hacienda, this has been Arizona’s highest rated restaurant since 1973, enjoying the AAA 5-Diamond rating. Savor exquisite cuisine served with southwestern hospitality.
For reservations telephone (520) 722-2800. Located 30 minutes from the Marriott. $$$$

VIVACE - 4310 N. Campbell Avenue
Daniel Scordato, the proprietor of this contemporary Italian cuisine trattori, offers a casual and unique setting in the city of Tucson. Established as one of Tucson’s premier eateries, fare includes the light seafood entrees as well as innovative pastas.
For reservations telephone (520) 795-7221. Located 20 minutes from the Marriott. $$$

WILDFLOWER – 7037 N. Oracle Road
One of Tucson’s most recent additions to the restaurant scene is Wildflower. With a very unique eclectic dining experience Wildflower has a reputation to tempt the eye as well as the palette. Known for exquisite dishes that include a unique presentation, your group will enjoy this very conveniently located dining delight.
For reservations please telephone (520) 219-4230. Located 25 minutes from the Marriott. $$$

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