Diane’s guidebook
Food scene
Ponchos Mexican Food
5563 E Grant RdGreat, inexpensive to-go Mexican food.
Reasonably priced. Great for dining in or to-go. They have a drive-thru window. I've been eating here for years.
El Molinito
5380 E 22nd StReasonably priced. Great for dining in or to-go. They have a drive-thru window. I've been eating here for years.
Locally owned. Great pizza & a lot of different craft beers on tap.
17 locals recommend
Bear Canyon Pizza
8987 E Tanque Verde RdLocally owned. Great pizza & a lot of different craft beers on tap.
I've been going here for years & am never disappointed. Always fresh. Even their non-sushi options are done very well.
11 locals recommend
Sachiko Sushi
1101 N Wilmot RdI've been going here for years & am never disappointed. Always fresh. Even their non-sushi options are done very well.
I prefer dining in to take-out. Be prepared for a little bit of a wait as every dish is prepared fresh. It's worth it though!
New Delhi Palace-Cuisine Of India
6751 E Broadway Blvd I prefer dining in to take-out. Be prepared for a little bit of a wait as every dish is prepared fresh. It's worth it though!
Within walking distance. Locally owned, neighborhood bar & grill. Fun atmosphere. Great sandwiches, salads & appetizers.
28 locals recommend
Trident Grill II
2910 N Swan RdWithin walking distance. Locally owned, neighborhood bar & grill. Fun atmosphere. Great sandwiches, salads & appetizers.
Miss Saigon
1072 N Campbell AveGreat Pho! Another locally-owned gem. Within walking distance.
I happen to like Five Guys. But there is a Sonic nearby & many other burger options that you may prefer.
7 locals recommend
Five Guys
5331 S Calle Santa CruzI happen to like Five Guys. But there is a Sonic nearby & many other burger options that you may prefer.
Savaya Coffee Market
5350 E Broadway BlvdVery popular, locally-owned. Knowledgeable, friendly staff.
Locally owned. Authentic Chicago-style pizza. They also specialize in thin-crust pizza too. Their salads, sandwiches & pasta dishes are fabulous as well. You can’t go wrong here.
28 locals recommend
Rocco's Little Chicago
2707 E Broadway BlvdLocally owned. Authentic Chicago-style pizza. They also specialize in thin-crust pizza too. Their salads, sandwiches & pasta dishes are fabulous as well. You can’t go wrong here.
Neighborhoods
Nestled between Downtown & The U of A. Lots of bars, restaurants & shopping all on a walkable street. Funky, local flavor. You can hop on the streetcar too.
22 locals recommend
North 4th Avenue
North 4th AvenueNestled between Downtown & The U of A. Lots of bars, restaurants & shopping all on a walkable street. Funky, local flavor. You can hop on the streetcar too.
Sightseeing
Block off several hours and take a scenic drive to Ski Valley & Summerhaven. Over 9,000 feet in elevation. Only 27 miles from the base to the top. It's about a 30-45 minute drive from the house to the base. You'll go from desert to pine forests in a short time. There are many campgrounds, hiking trails & vistas to explore. There is a restaurant at Ski Valley & one in Summerhaven.
485 locals recommend
Mount Lemmon
Block off several hours and take a scenic drive to Ski Valley & Summerhaven. Over 9,000 feet in elevation. Only 27 miles from the base to the top. It's about a 30-45 minute drive from the house to the base. You'll go from desert to pine forests in a short time. There are many campgrounds, hiking trails & vistas to explore. There is a restaurant at Ski Valley & one in Summerhaven.
A nice, close-up view of The Rincon Mountains. There is an entrance fee. Many vistas & hiking trails on the 9-mile paved auto route.
99 locals recommend
Saguaro National Park East
A nice, close-up view of The Rincon Mountains. There is an entrance fee. Many vistas & hiking trails on the 9-mile paved auto route.