Following is a list of our restaurant reviews and a map of Downtown Tucson. The arrival of the Modern Streetcar has vastly increased the number of restaurants, good ones too, as well as their accessibility.
Shopping Old Artisan Studios & Lunch at CERES
My friend Elaine and I ventured out to Downtown Tucson today. We figured we would get there as the stores opened up at 10. We were headed off to the shops at Old Town Artisans. If I had bothered to check their website I would have known that they did … Continue reading
JoJos Restaurant Downtown Tucson
I had heard about LaCo, formerly La Cocina, changing its name to JoJos. I seem to recall a story about long-time owner and all around hostess Jo Schneider stepping out of the limelight to let the younger generation in the family take the reins. Jo had resurrected La Cocina some … Continue reading
El Mezquite Grill: A Dining Review
On a Wednesday in late July 2023, Ms. Karen and I had a business luncheon with an old friend, Tom, at the NEW Hilton Doubletree Inn in downtown Tucson next to the Convention Center. We were able to park right in front of the door that leads to their restaurant … Continue reading
Congress Cookout and Downtown Tucson on a Sunday
Since the pandemic, Jim and I have been meaning to get back to downtown Tucson and enjoy the changes to the city center. Hotel Congress holds a weekly music venue Sundays on the patio between the Hotel Congress and Maynards Market and Kitchen, from 5 – 8. There is a cover … Continue reading
Barrio Brewing Company: A Dining Review
One Friday in late August 2022, Neighbor Roy and I ate lunch at the Barrio Brewing Company in Tucson. It’s on Toole Street south of Downtown. Why Barrio Brewing Company, you ask? Well, I had a hankerin’ for a good burger and thought they might have some. We arrived right … Continue reading
La Yaquesita Tacos: A Dining Review
During the first week of July 2022, Neighbor Roy and I left our homes in the Tucson Mountains to enjoy lunch at a place recommended by friend Sally, who lives in Sonoita. The place is called Ruby’s, located at roughly Kino Parkway and Ajo Way. When Roy and I arrived … Continue reading
Ermanos Bar On 4th Avenue: A Dining Review
Vadim, my coach and trainer at Body Basics where I get my once-a-week physical therapy, recommended Ermanos on 4th Avenue. So on the last day of April, 2022, Neighbor Roy and I had lunch there. The Ermanos brothers’ website reads, “Brothers Mark and Eric Erman continue to stretch the limits … Continue reading
Lunch at La Cocina: A Dining Review
Editor’s Note: LaCo, for years known as La Cocina is now JoJos. Same family, different name and updated menu and website. We will let you know how it has changed. Or Not changed. On a Friday afternoon in mid-October, 2021, Neighbor Roy, friend Stephen (who is staying in our casita), … Continue reading
Mi Nidito Mexican Restaurant: A Guest Review
This week, a reader of our Southern Arizona Guide newsletter wrote about his experience at Mi Nidito Mexican Restaurant. His impression was decidedly different than my original 2011 review which you can read here. J.C., a local Tucsonan who wishes to remain anonymous, wrote in March 2020. “I just finished … Continue reading
Agustin Kitchen: A Dining Review
On an afternoon in mid-November, Neighbor Roy & I went to lunch at Agustin Kitchen. By no coincidence, I had a $25 gift card to spend there. We arrived at 12:30 pm and the place was not at all crowded. Had it been, it would have been pretty noisy as … Continue reading