10 local favorite restaurants in Tuscon, Arizona

Tuscon has some amazing hidden away gems for really great down-home eatin. From sublime Mexican burritos to pizza to amazing greasey breakfast joints - Tuscon has it all, you just need to know where to find it. Here are just some of my favorite restaurants as a long time resident here in Tuscon:

1. El Guero Canelo - The Sonora style carne asada is TO DIE FOR. Even normal fare like the hot dogs are sublime. Not for weight watchers - this is some serious Mexican fare.
2. Bison Witches Bar & Deli - Local favorite, serving half sandwich and bread bowl soup combinations. Try the Tuscon sandwich with a bread bowl of clam chowder. Beyond that, everything is quite good here - you can’t go wrong. The space is small, but the portions are big - highly recommended!
3. Zachary’s Pizza - The original comes from Berkeley, CA - but this one does it justice. Amazing stuffed chicken pizza unlike anything you’ve ever tasted! Try the T-Rex too - more meat than you can handle.
4. Frog & Firkin - Great atmoshphere and superb location. Amazing beer selection - this is a great place to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon and people watch over lunch and a good beer.
5. Feast Tasteful Takeout - in the mood for some great takeout? This place does great takeout for a reasonable price. The highlights are the Knuckle Sandwich, Roasted Pork Sandwich, and Goat Cheese Lumpia. The Gnocci is great too. Great service, with a family-owned feel.
6. El Charro Cafe - This is an old time establishment that is a local standby. They don’t serve your traditional Mexican fare, they have some exotic additions which really give Mexican food a twist! Try the Caren Seca and the Chicken Chimichanga - you won’t be disappointed!
7. Beyond Bread - If you like freshly baked sourdough bread you’ll love this place. This is a local chain that has really popular with Tuscon locals. Quite an amazing bakery, you’ll know it as soon as you walk in. Try the Sticky Bun and Russian Tea Cakes.
8. BK Hotdogs - Ok, so this is not exactly your typical gourmet choice, but it is such a favorite of locals that I had to mention it. Mexican style hotdogs simply can’t be beat. They put the works on their hotdogs, down to spicy salsa, and it is a heavenly experience (especially after a few beers at the local pub!)
9. Bob Dobbs’ Bar & Grill - BURGERS. Can I say that again? Burgers! Incredible burgers. With homemade fries. It’s your classic American burger joint with a great crowd. Try the Bob burger - it has an amazing soy sauce on it, which sounds strange, but is strangely amazing!
10. Bobo’s Restaurant - Grub a dub dub. Greasy breakfast place - perfect for curing hangovers. But seriously good - a great option for any brunch or breakfast. Hashbrowns here must be tried, as do the apple pancakes. You will not be disappointed with a breakfast experience here!