Joseph’s guidebook
My top local restaurants
Great BBQ!! Best in Tucson (: Locally owned and friendly. Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya! (:
6 locals recommend
Smokey Mo
2650 North 1st AvenueGreat BBQ!! Best in Tucson (: Locally owned and friendly. Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya! (:
Best cafe on 4th ave with an awesome patio. Live music and separate bar. the patio is the perfect green space to have a drink or enjoy a healthy meal. Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
26 locals recommend
Unplugged Wine Bar
118 E Congress StBest cafe on 4th ave with an awesome patio. Live music and separate bar. the patio is the perfect green space to have a drink or enjoy a healthy meal. Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
A traditional American style dinner with a modern Sonaran desert twist on comfort food. Best biscuits and gravy in Tucson! Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
29 locals recommend
Welcome Diner
902 E Broadway BlvdA traditional American style dinner with a modern Sonaran desert twist on comfort food. Best biscuits and gravy in Tucson! Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
A delicious local secret with indoor and patio seating. Menu is limited but is done well and never fails to impress. Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
92 locals recommend
Five Points Market & Restaurant
756 S Stone AveA delicious local secret with indoor and patio seating. Menu is limited but is done well and never fails to impress. Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
Night Life and Bars
My favorite bar in Tucson! Located in an old mortuary in the historic district downtown. Beautiful area to walk around the neighborhood and is within walking distance of 4th ave and downtown. Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
52 locals recommend
Owls Club
236 S Scott AveMy favorite bar in Tucson! Located in an old mortuary in the historic district downtown. Beautiful area to walk around the neighborhood and is within walking distance of 4th ave and downtown. Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
A local favorite for over 30yrs! Great patio, live music, no food but you can bring any food in from the many restaurants/food trucks located on 4th ave. Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
28 locals recommend
Che's Lounge
350 N 4th AveA local favorite for over 30yrs! Great patio, live music, no food but you can bring any food in from the many restaurants/food trucks located on 4th ave. Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
*Taco Tour*
Hands down BEST tacos/Mexican eatery in Tucson. Traditional style and a local secret. HIGHLY recommend! Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
19 locals recommend
Los Tacos Apson
3501 S 12th AveHands down BEST tacos/Mexican eatery in Tucson. Traditional style and a local secret. HIGHLY recommend! Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
Great Mexican food in the traditional style. Awesome daily drink specials and patio seating. Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
8 locals recommend
La Botana
3200 North 1st AvenueGreat Mexican food in the traditional style. Awesome daily drink specials and patio seating. Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
Awesome mesquite grill Mexican food. A little hidden gem and local favorite. Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
The Quesadillas
2418 N Craycroft RdAwesome mesquite grill Mexican food. A little hidden gem and local favorite. Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
Very popular spot minutes from the house. Excellent Mexican food. A bit pricey but a must visit. Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
40 locals recommend
BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs
2680 N 1st AveVery popular spot minutes from the house. Excellent Mexican food. A bit pricey but a must visit. Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
Delicious modern Mexican food with rotating and creative salsa menu. Beautiful shaded patio right on 4th Ave. A must stop on the Taco Tour! Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
70 locals recommend
BOCA Tacos Y Tequila
533 N 4th AveDelicious modern Mexican food with rotating and creative salsa menu. Beautiful shaded patio right on 4th Ave. A must stop on the Taco Tour! Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
Grocery Stores
A farmers market grocery store with an excellent fresh produce and fruit selection at good prices... this is where I shop the most.
149 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
4645 E Speedway BlvdA farmers market grocery store with an excellent fresh produce and fruit selection at good prices... this is where I shop the most.
A downtown favorite grocery store. A bit pricey but the perfect spot to find locally sourced food items. Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
82 locals recommend
Food Conspiracy Co-op
412 N 4th AveA downtown favorite grocery store. A bit pricey but the perfect spot to find locally sourced food items. Tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
Neighborhoods
Beautiful neighborhood with traditional style, old world, homes and is a perfect way to spend the day/evening exploring all the nooks and crannies. Stop into the local radio station 91.3 KXCI and tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
16 locals recommend
Armory Park
Beautiful neighborhood with traditional style, old world, homes and is a perfect way to spend the day/evening exploring all the nooks and crannies. Stop into the local radio station 91.3 KXCI and tell them the Howling Rabbit sent ya (;
A traditional Mexican architecture neighborhood with lots of character. A beautiful place to stroll and take in the historic Tucson feel. The TCC destroyed most of this area during it's construction in the 70's-80's, but enough is still there and is a must explore whilst in Tucson.
47 locals recommend
Barrio Viejo
A traditional Mexican architecture neighborhood with lots of character. A beautiful place to stroll and take in the historic Tucson feel. The TCC destroyed most of this area during it's construction in the 70's-80's, but enough is still there and is a must explore whilst in Tucson.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Take a drive up Mt. Lemmon
Considered a "Sky Island" due to the biologically diverse life that exist in zones as you drive up. Starting with desert and ending in pine trees all within 24 miles to nearly 10,000 feet of elevation. A series of these Sky Islands in southern Arizona make the Sonoran Desert the most biologically diverse desert in the World.