Arizona

Any good restaurants in Tucson, AZ.

3 posts · Jan 24, 1992 to Jan 27, 1992

Kiran W.Indiana UniversityJan 24, 1992

WieT wrote:

>I will be in Tucson, AZ. on business for about a week,
>any recommendations for good moderately priced restaurants ?

I just got a cookbook from "Janos", near the Tuscon art museum. I haven't been there but the recipes seem outstanding. I am certainly going to try to get out there next summer. I don't know the prices, but they are probably not cheap.

Anyone know this place?

Michael S.U of Arizona CS Dept, TucsonJan 26, 1992

Kiran W. wrote:
>WieT wrote:
>
>>I will be in Tucson, AZ. on business for about a week,
>>any recommendations for good moderately priced restaurants ?
>
>I just got a cookbook from "Janos", near the Tuscon art museum. I
>haven't been there but the recipes seem outstanding. I am certainly
>going to try to get out there next summer. I don't know the prices,
>but they are probably not cheap.
>
>Anyone know this place?
>--

Janos is considered one of the finer restaurants here in Tucson.  It's located in an historic downtown adobe, and the chef is one of the prime movers of Southwestern Nouvelle cuisine.  My understanding is that it is elegant (and pricey!), but I haven't been there personally.

For a different experience I would recommend Mi Nidito ("my little nest"), a small but excellent Mexican restaurant serving the local Sonoran style food.  It's inexpensive ($5-$10 per entree), and I've never been disappointed.  It's also very crowded all of the time so expect a wait.

Enjoy your visit!

Mike Soo
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Rory T.Not bloody likely around here!Jan 27, 1992

Good restaurants in Tucson...

Mexican:
El Dorado on S. 4th Ave. Great Sonoran style at a great price. Rosa's on Ft. Lowell, Campbell - I like their hot sauce and cheese crisps.

German:
Ilsa's: Best desserts in town. Located on Swan (or is it Craycroft?) south of River Road. Small entree seklection, but wonderful food.

Seafood:
Spinnaker: Located on Glenn? Look it up.

Korean:
There's a place on Speedway, down a few blocks from the Wherehouse on country club. Good stuff.

Quickie Mexican:
Sanchez Burrito Company on 1st & Grant (roughly) Tucson tradition.

Pizza:
Z's on 6th st and park. Best pizza in town.

Beer:
Cushing street and Harp(??) both have Guiness.
The Shanty has lots of bottled beer.

Best darn appetizer:
Go to El Presidio, on speedway. They serve a baked garlic appetizer to kill for.

There are lots more. Tucson (and Phoenix) are blessed with a plethora of fine food establishments. Another reccomendation is to try Eric's Ice Cream on Speedway in front of the University. Just don't get a beer float. 8-)

rory