Hacienda Ebelson guide to Tucson
Where we like to eat in Tucson
Throwing out some tried and true standbys as well as some secret gems that we enjoy. Please note that our tastes tend to mainly skew towards holes in the wall and unique offerings that make Tucson, well, Tucson. Also have some safe bets in there for families and if you want to have a nice night out. Enjoy!
Many do Sonoran food; they do it very well at great price. Table side guacamole that is fantastic.
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Guadalajara Mexican Grill
4901 East Broadway BoulevardMany do Sonoran food; they do it very well at great price. Table side guacamole that is fantastic.
Exceptional modern cuisine and cocktails with service that’s always on point. Reservations highly recommended.
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Tito and Pep
4122 E Speedway BlvdExceptional modern cuisine and cocktails with service that’s always on point. Reservations highly recommended.
Possibly best breakfast in town in a town that knows breakfast. Great service always!
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
2500 E Grant RdPossibly best breakfast in town in a town that knows breakfast. Great service always!
So Snooze is where you take the family for a great breakfast/brunch. Bobo's is "Just like Mom's cooking, without all the questions."
If you've been out late, or you get up early, Bobo's is worth the drive just a little further east on Grant. It's a little grittier, but cheaper and the service is always excellent. No chai lattes with oat milk here, but you will never see the bottom of your coffee cup. The Flying Saucer at the bottom of the menu sounds weird, but it is really tasty. (Pro tip: get it with two fried eggs on top). Any menu that has chicken fried steak also gets moved up the list. :-)
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Bobo's Restaurant
2938 E Grant RdSo Snooze is where you take the family for a great breakfast/brunch. Bobo's is "Just like Mom's cooking, without all the questions."
If you've been out late, or you get up early, Bobo's is worth the drive just a little further east on Grant. It's a little grittier, but cheaper and the service is always excellent. No chai lattes with oat milk here, but you will never see the bottom of your coffee cup. The Flying Saucer at the bottom of the menu sounds weird, but it is really tasty. (Pro tip: get it with two fried eggs on top). Any menu that has chicken fried steak also gets moved up the list. :-)
Greta sushi and ramen bowls. Recently renovated. Authentic Japanese.
Maru Plus - Japanese Ramen, Onigiri, Sushi, Curry, Donburi Rice Bowl & More
Greta sushi and ramen bowls. Recently renovated. Authentic Japanese.
Floored at great authentic flavors and great value.
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Tuk Tuk Thai - Thai street Food
2990 North Campbell AvenueFloored at great authentic flavors and great value.
CORBETT'S
Family friendly with pickle ball, live music, and approachable tasty food and drinks.
Great beer selection- both for on-premise consumption and for taking home to enjoy. Check the schedule for the rotation of food trucks in the evenings- fun options and lively vibe!
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Tap & Bottle - Downtown
403 N 6th AveGreat beer selection- both for on-premise consumption and for taking home to enjoy. Check the schedule for the rotation of food trucks in the evenings- fun options and lively vibe!
Great little spot right off the bike trail to get a solid caffeine boost or enjoy a post ride cafe americano. If going to be in town for a bit, get a jug of cold brew to take home and put in the fridge. You won't regret it, but go easy in the afternoons- you want to be able to sleep afterall!
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Caffe Luce
245 E Congress StGreat little spot right off the bike trail to get a solid caffeine boost or enjoy a post ride cafe americano. If going to be in town for a bit, get a jug of cold brew to take home and put in the fridge. You won't regret it, but go easy in the afternoons- you want to be able to sleep afterall!
Kingfisher is such an insider's place that you can't even find in on the AirBnB guidebook search. Amazing seafood, great cocktails and impeccable service. You have to make a reservation, they don't like walk ins. The ceviche is a must, and there are always rotating specials. A nice place to go as a couple or with adult friends. Kids would be happier with pizza and a sitter. :-)
2564 E Grant Rd
2564 East Grant RoadKingfisher is such an insider's place that you can't even find in on the AirBnB guidebook search. Amazing seafood, great cocktails and impeccable service. You have to make a reservation, they don't like walk ins. The ceviche is a must, and there are always rotating specials. A nice place to go as a couple or with adult friends. Kids would be happier with pizza and a sitter. :-)
Solid game of comfort food and cocktails. Always space for groups with fun vibe.
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Culinary Dropout
2543 E Grant RdSolid game of comfort food and cocktails. Always space for groups with fun vibe.
A Tucson must-have, Eegee's makes an ice slush that is if a snowcone and some Italian ice had a baby. Fine shaved ice with rotating flavors help cool off everyone after a hot day of hiking or biking. Be the hero parent! Pro tip: as for two flavors and they will fill the cup, side by side with your request.
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Eegee's
2510 E Speedway BlvdA Tucson must-have, Eegee's makes an ice slush that is if a snowcone and some Italian ice had a baby. Fine shaved ice with rotating flavors help cool off everyone after a hot day of hiking or biking. Be the hero parent! Pro tip: as for two flavors and they will fill the cup, side by side with your request.
If you haven't tried a Sonoran Hot Dog, you are missing out. There are BK's all over the city, but the one on 1st St is fun in all its gritty glory. Eat one, and then eat another, we're not judging...
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BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs
2680 N 1st AveIf you haven't tried a Sonoran Hot Dog, you are missing out. There are BK's all over the city, but the one on 1st St is fun in all its gritty glory. Eat one, and then eat another, we're not judging...
Shops and services
Butcher shop and Mexican grocery store where you can purchase grill packs for your crew. They’ll even grill it for you over mesquite on weekends.
Carniceria Wild West
Butcher shop and Mexican grocery store where you can purchase grill packs for your crew. They’ll even grill it for you over mesquite on weekends.
Right around the corner, Trek is super helpful for all things bikes, from repair to sales to routes and destinations.
Trek Bicycle Store - Tucson
1800 E Fort Lowell RdRight around the corner, Trek is super helpful for all things bikes, from repair to sales to routes and destinations.
If you are a runner- trail or road, and need gear, nutrition or advice, this is the place to go.
The Running Shop
3055 N Campbell AveIf you are a runner- trail or road, and need gear, nutrition or advice, this is the place to go.
Here's a secret- if you like a lot of the amenities at Hacienda Ebelson, you may find them, or ones like them, at Borderlands. Always changing offerings and lots of fun items, from small to huge. :-)
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Borderlands Trading Company
7700 E Wrightstown RdHere's a secret- if you like a lot of the amenities at Hacienda Ebelson, you may find them, or ones like them, at Borderlands. Always changing offerings and lots of fun items, from small to huge. :-)
Sightseeing
A zoo, garden, art gallery, museum and aquarium all rolled into one. Great for kids or adults that like to experience lots of different things from a hummingbird aviary to feeding stingrays. lots to see, tons to do- restaurant on site, paved walking trails and gift shop.
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdA zoo, garden, art gallery, museum and aquarium all rolled into one. Great for kids or adults that like to experience lots of different things from a hummingbird aviary to feeding stingrays. lots to see, tons to do- restaurant on site, paved walking trails and gift shop.
The Chuck Huckleberry Loop is a great biking route to get around the city, for sightseeing or commuting by bike. Can easily get to Trader Joe's on the bike path from our location
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The Rillito River Loop
4288 Diamond St LoopThe Chuck Huckleberry Loop is a great biking route to get around the city, for sightseeing or commuting by bike. Can easily get to Trader Joe's on the bike path from our location
A trip to Tucson is not complete without a trip up to the top of Mt Lemmon. Go early to avoid the crowds, and keep going up past Summerhaven and park at the top for hiking and sightseeing
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Mount Lemmon
A trip to Tucson is not complete without a trip up to the top of Mt Lemmon. Go early to avoid the crowds, and keep going up past Summerhaven and park at the top for hiking and sightseeing
Pima Canyon Trailhead
1610 E Magee RdGreat hiking for all skills levels and easy to get to.
Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteExceptional botanic gardens
Douglas Spring Trailhead
14306 E Speedway BlvdFantastic hikes through Saguaro (East) National Park.
Family-run horse ranch with retired rodeo horses that you get to ride into Saguaro National Park.
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Houston's Horseback Riding
12801 E Speedway BlvdFamily-run horse ranch with retired rodeo horses that you get to ride into Saguaro National Park.
Dive Bars
The Buffet has been slinging drinks continuously since 1934. If you want a cheap pitcher of Coors Banquet, a lot of local color and a non-pretentious evening of fun just off of campus, The Buffet is worth checking out. Friendly staff and patrons. Usually not crowded
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Buffet Bar & Crockpot
538 E 9th StThe Buffet has been slinging drinks continuously since 1934. If you want a cheap pitcher of Coors Banquet, a lot of local color and a non-pretentious evening of fun just off of campus, The Buffet is worth checking out. Friendly staff and patrons. Usually not crowded
Danny's is a gem of a dive bar, not too far from the house. Pool tables, shuffle board, darts and pinball all available, as well as plush vinyl orchestra booths for hanging out, or a long padded bar for being more social. Friendly staff, respectful patrons, and your basic line up of drafts and drinks. Food truck outside provides sustenance if needed. This is a short uber ride, or if necessary, a short walk home through the Winterhaven neighborhood.
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Danny's Baboquivari Lounge
2910 E Fort Lowell RdDanny's is a gem of a dive bar, not too far from the house. Pool tables, shuffle board, darts and pinball all available, as well as plush vinyl orchestra booths for hanging out, or a long padded bar for being more social. Friendly staff, respectful patrons, and your basic line up of drafts and drinks. Food truck outside provides sustenance if needed. This is a short uber ride, or if necessary, a short walk home through the Winterhaven neighborhood.
Your new favorite Polynesian dive bar in Tucson, but clean enough to bring the whole family. Since 1962, they’ve been slinging strong, solid cocktails. 4-7pm Mon-Fri Happy Hour- order the Hawaiian Nachos and Pulled Pork Sliders, skip the calamari. Tiki drinks- Mai Tai and Fog Cutter are great. Coconut Milk punch for the driver. Scorpion Bowls and Zombie cocktails act like truth serum, so be careful. Do not tell your brother-in-law that his mustache looks creepy.
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Kon Tiki Restaurant & Lounge
4625 E Broadway BlvdYour new favorite Polynesian dive bar in Tucson, but clean enough to bring the whole family. Since 1962, they’ve been slinging strong, solid cocktails. 4-7pm Mon-Fri Happy Hour- order the Hawaiian Nachos and Pulled Pork Sliders, skip the calamari. Tiki drinks- Mai Tai and Fog Cutter are great. Coconut Milk punch for the driver. Scorpion Bowls and Zombie cocktails act like truth serum, so be careful. Do not tell your brother-in-law that his mustache looks creepy.
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Mountain Bike Rentals & Guided Tours
If you are looking to get nice mountain bikes delivered to you at the house or even to the trailhead, be sure to contact Art and Tara at Homegrown Bike Tours and Rentals.
They are prompt, professionals, super helpful and all around good folks. Be sure to tell them you are staying at Brian and Margaret's house!
(520) 237-0129
tara@homegrownmtb.com
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Add some van camping to your trip!
Besides Hacienda Ebelson, we also have Camper Van Beethoven, our trusty Eurovan, that is available for rent on GoCamp. https://gocampcampervans.com/vehicle/camper-van-beethoven-eurovan-camper/?wb-currency=USD
Extend your trip by heading out for some desert camping or driving up to the Grand Canyon! We have storage so you can leave your luggage at the house and just enjoy the best part of Tucson- access to the amazing outdoors...