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
On a Friday in early May 2022, Neighbor Roy and I went to lunch at the Texas Burrito Company in the Costco center off Kino Parkway. It was a bit of a drive from our homes in NW Tucson in the Tucson Mountains, but what the heck. It was a … Continue reading
On a Friday in mid-March 2022, Neighbor Roy and I went to lunch. We intended to go to Old Tyme Café on Ft. Lowell, but somehow missed it and ended up at Rosa’s. Which was fine by us. Although, the last time we eat here, we had to put up … Continue reading
On a Friday in early December 2021, Neighbor Roy, Friend Gus and I went to La Olla Mexican Cafe on North Silverbell. The address says Tucson, but I think it is really in Marana. In other words, it’s north of Cortaro Road. Upon entering the restaurant, we saw it was … Continue reading
On a Friday in July 2021, Neighbor Roy and I ate lunch at Nana’s Kitchen off Cortaro Road across from the Pavilions Shopping Center. I picked this restaurant because it was (A) on the West and thus only 14 minutes from home, (B) we had never dined there before, and … Continue reading
Neighbor Roy & I continued our Friday outings post-pandemic by going to Boca Tacos & Tequila on 4th Avenue in Downtown Tucson. We wore a face mask going in the building but abandoned the practice once seated. The wait staff wore theirs throughout our meal, which made it hard to … Continue reading
Try this simple recipe for a tasty traditional Southwest Indian drink made from Mesquite beans. Atole de Pechita Ingredients: 1 pound dry mesquite pods 6 cups water 1 ¾ cups raw cane sugar, or 1 block piloncillo 2 sticks cinnamon ¾ cup corn masa harina or fresh corn masa 1 … Continue reading
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
One Friday afternoon, Neighbor Roy and I dined at Guadalajara Original Grill on Prince Road. Parking was easy and we were seated right away. A server brought us a big basket of chips and two kinds of salsa, hot and mild. I ordered a house margarita with a salted rim … Continue reading
It was again a Friday and time for Neighbor Roy and I to go out to lunch. This time I picked St. Mary’s Mexican Food on St. Mary’s Road just east of Grande. We arrived at our usual time: 12:30 PM and the place was packed. Most of the patrons … Continue reading
