Spring has sprung, and in Tucson that means we have a new flurry of restaurant openings taking advantage of our city’s beautiful weather. New offerings bring mochi donuts and wood-fired fine dining.
On the horizon, we can look forward to a sibling to the basement bar and a brick and mortar for .
Bata
Wood-fired fine dining from Chef Tyler Fenton, of , set in a chic warehouse downtown.ÌýRead our story about Bata .
Hours: 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, 5-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
For more information, check out their .
BoMo
Rita Ranch-area boba tea shop featuring fun mochi donuts.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily
For more information, check out theirÌý.
Bun Dock
Casual eatery featuring fresh vermicelli salad bowls alongside a limited Vietnamese menu, including fish sauce wings and banh mi.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday
For more information, check out their .
The Chicharron de Pargo, red snapper filet with vegetables and salsas, served at Cruda.
Cruda
Oyster bar and mariscos restaurant downtown, from the owner of and .ÌýRead our story about CrudaÌý.
Hours: 3-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
For more information, check out their .
Del Cielo Tamales
Mexican restaurant with both traditional and extensive vegan menus.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, closed Monday
For more information, check out their .
Frida's Cafe's Diego Rivera sandwich is a spin on a BLT, with a chile relleno instead of bacon, plus some avocado.
Frida’s Cafe
Mexican-inflected brunch restaurant near Tucson Medical Center.
Hours: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily
For more information, check out their .
Hillhouse Coffee
Drive-thru coffee stand with trademark “cold roast†and pastries from .
Hours: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
For more information, check out their .
Find the “chicken†avocado salad at Midtown Vegan Deli and Market.
Midtown Vegan Deli and MarketÌý
Vegan restaurant and grocery store with animal-free alternatives to classic comfort foods.ÌýRead our story about Midtown VeganÌý.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday
For more information, check out their .
Pacaws Wings & Things
Inside Just 1 More atÌý
The made-from-scratch wings started as a food truck and will now available in a bar setting.Ìý
Hours: Noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday-Tuesday
For more information, check out their .
Squared Up Pizza uses fresh pepperoni and Mario's family recipe for Sicilian pies.
Squared Up Pizza
Park Place Mall,Ìý
Sicilian-style pizza by way of New York, with gourmet pies like their white pie, made with ricotta and honey, alongside more traditional options.ÌýRead our story about Squared UpÌý.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
For more information, check out their or Ìý²¹³¦³¦´Ç³Ü²Ô³Ù²õ.
Shana Oseran spearheaded the idea of opening a jazz club called the Century Room inside Hotel Congress' former Copper Hall. The borderlands jazz and mezcal tasting lounge will open on Feb. 4.
The Century Room
Hotel Congress,Ìý
Mezcal bar and jazz club inside .
Hours: 6 p.m. to close, Thursday-Sunday
For more information, check out their .
The Citizen Hotel
Boutique wine hotel featuring a lobby bar, plus ÌýCellar that offers tastings and tours.
Hours for the lobby bar: 5-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
For more information, check out their .
The stack of muffuletta, a large sandwich with house olive salad, mortadella, hot coppa, salami, pepperoni, Swiss, provolone and mozzarella cheeses, at The Delta, 135 S. Sixth Ave. on Jan. 12, 2022.
The Delta
The sister restaurant to Casas Adobe'sÌý, The Delta's Chef Travis Peters brings southern rockstar flair to a bar and grill menu.ÌýRead our story about The DeltaÌý.
Hours: 4-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday, 4 p.m. to midnight Friday-Saturday, closed Monday
For more information, check out theirÌý.
The Monica
Downtown market and restaurant from the dynasty, featuring breads and pizzas made by ’s Don Guerra, in addition to full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus.ÌýRead our story about The MonicaÌý.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
For more information, check out their .
On the horizon
- ´¡²Ô³Ù´ÇÂá¾±³Ù´Ç²õ,ÌýÌý—ÌýThis playground and Mexican snack bar will be the newest venture of the mastermind behind The Neighborhood and La Chingada.ÌýRead our story about AntojitosÌý.
- ,ÌýÌý—ÌýBar in the style of sister restaurant Reilly’s Tough Luck Club, located in the basement of downtown’s Bata. Scheduled to open in May.Ìý
- ,ÌýÌý—ÌýPhoenix-based hibachi food truck that has expanded its empire to Tucson.
- ,ÌýÌý—ÌýThis vegan bakery has long been found at cafes likeÌýÌýandÌý, but is soon opening a brick and mortar.
- Ìý—ÌýCoffee shop under construction in Summerhaven.Ìý
- ,ÌýÌý— Fresh pasta cafe from the owner ofÌý, located in the oldÌýÌýspace and slated to open in March.ÌýRead our story about NoodiesÌý.
- ,ÌýÌý—ÌýMain Gate Square popsicle stand.
- , Ìý—ÌýThis local Insta-famous food truck known for its rim dips and spicy candies is opening a brick and mortar in coming months. Read our story about Tanna's BotannasÌý.