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Blog: Downtown Eats: the new master list
Categories: FoodJan 12, 2009 @ 1:10pm

Downtown Eats: the new master list




The Downtown Tucson Partnership has released a new business directory featuring lists of restaurants, shops and other businesses. It's now available online as a PDF through the City of Tucson website.

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Here is the directory's up-to-date listing of eateries located within the Business Improvement District (BID). An asterisk (*) denotes delivery is available.

Alejandro’s, 623-3277, 31 N. Scott Ave. 7am-3pm Mon-Fri. Fajitas, enchiladas, carne asada tacos, chicken burritos, ground beef tacos. *

Arizona Bagel & Deli, 623-3300, 177 N. Church Ave. 6:30am-2pm Mon-Fri. Soups, wraps, bagels, muffins, scones, coffee.

Ascolese Italian Ristorante, 623-0313, 222 S. Church Ave. 11:30am-2pm, 4:30pm-9pm Tues-Fri, 4:30pm-9pm Sat, 3:30pm-9pm Sun. Italian eatery.

Baggins, 792-1344, 33 N. Stone, 10am-3pm Mon-Fri. Gourmet sandwiches, salads, desserts. *

Barrio Brewing, 791-BREW, 800 E. 16th St. 11am-10pm Mon-Th, 11am-12am Fri-Sat, 12pm-10pm Sun. American with European influences.

Barrio Food & Drink, 629-0191, 135 S. 6th Ave. 11am-5pm Mon-Fri, 5pm-9pm Sun & Mon, 5pm-10pm Tues-Thurs, 5pm-12am Fri-Sat. Southwestern cuisine.

Bruegger’s Bagels, 206-0002, 1 W. Congress St. 5:30am-6pm Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm Sat-Sun. Bagels, bagel sandwiches, juices, sodas, coffee, soups, cookies.

Café 54, 622-1907, 54 E. Pennington St. 11am-2pm Mon-Fri. All fresh, homemade American bistro fare and homemade desserts. *

Café a la C’art Tucson Museum of Art, 628-8533, 140 N. Main Ave. 11am-3pm Mon-Fri. A variety of sandwiches, salads, beverages, pastries, burgers.

Café Poca Cosa, 622-6400, 110 E. Pennington St. 11am-9pm Tues-Thurs, 11am-10pm Fri-Sat. Authentic cuisine of Mexico. Full bar. Menu changes twice daily.

Café Poca Cosa (“Little”) see Café Poca Cosa, 151 N. Stone Ave. 7:30am-2:30pm Mon-Fri. Non-traditional Mexican: Chicken, beef, vegetarian. Cash only.

Caffé Milano, 628-1601, 47 W. Congress St. 8:30am-3:30pm Mon-Th, 5:30pm-9:30pm Fri-Sat. Italian sandwiches, panini, desserts, soups, salads, specials, coffee. *

Casa Vicente, 884-5253, 375 S. Stone Ave. 11am-2pm Th-Fri, 4pm-10pm Tues-Th, 4pm-10:30pm Fri-Sat. Tapas, Paella, and specialty foods form Spain. Full Bar. Live Flamenco. *

Chile Verde, 792-8226, 1 E. Congress St. 10:30am-3pm Mon-Fri. Mesquite grilled authentic Mexican food specializing in tacos and burros.

Chris’ Café La Placita Village, 882-9050, 110 S. Church Ave. 8am-2pm Tues-Fri. 9am-3pm Sat-Sun. Pizza, pasta, salads, subs, homemade desserts & candies. *

Coyote Cafe at The Hotel Arizona, 624-8711, 181 W. Broadway Blvd. 6am-2pm, 5pm-10pm Mon-Sun. Pastas, sandwiches, full bar, breakfast & lunch buffets.

Cup Café @ Hotel Congress, 798-1618, 311 E. Congress St. 7am-10pm Sun-Thur, 7am-12am Fri-Sat, Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Chicken, beef, vegetarian.

Cushing Street Bar & Restaurant, 622-7984, 198 W. Cushing St. 4pm-10pm Tues-Thurs, 4pm-10pm Fri & Sat. Southwestern cuisine, full bar.

Deb’s Coney Café La Placita Village, 624-5027, 110 S. Church Ave. 7:30am-2pm Mon-Fri. Gourmet hot dogs, chicken, salads, sandwiches.

Dizzy G’s, 622-1000,M 75 E. Pennington St. 7am-3pm Mon-Fri. American Diner: burgers, sandwiches, fries, shakes, desserts, malts. *

El Charro Café, 622-1922, 311 N. Court Ave. 11am-9pm Sun-Thurs, 11am-10pm Fri-Sat. Traditional Mexican: Carne Seca, full bar, coffee, desserts.

El Minuto Café, 882-4145, 345 S. Main Ave. 11am-10pm Sun-Thur, 11am-11pm Fri-Sat. Mexican, desserts, drinks.

Enoteca Pizzeria & Wine Bar, 623-0744, 58 W. Congress St. 10:30am-2pm Mon-Tues, 10:30am-9pm Wed-Th, 10:30am-10pm Fri, 5pm-10pm Sat. Pizza, panino, salads, pasta, steak, fish.*

Grill, 623-7621,100 E. Congress St. Always open. American Diner: burgers, sandwiches, pastas, bagels, shakes, pie, full bar in the Red Room.

Iguana Café, 882-5140, 210 E. Congress St. 10am-9pm Sun-Wed, 10am-11pm Th-Sat, 11am-8pm Sun. Sandwiches, subs, coffee, bar, chili, soups.

Ike’s Coffee & Tea, 792-1800, 100 N. Stone Ave. #111 7am-5:30pm Mon-Fri. Sandwiches, salads, coffee, desserts, pastries.

La Cocina Restaurant Old Town Artisans, 622-0351, 201 N. Court Ave. 11am-3pm 7 days. Happy Hour is from 4pm to 8pm Mon-Sat. Salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, Sonoran fare, full bar.

Midtown Liquor & Deli, 623-8241, 339 S. Stone Ave. 6am-10pm Mon-Thur, 6am-11pm Fri & Sat.

Not Just Java, 624-8852, 33 N. Stone Ave. 7am-4:30pm Mon-Fri. Coffee, muffins, pastries, chips, peanuts, shakes, fruit drinks.

On A Roll Sushi, 307-4961, 63 E. Congress St. 11am-10pm Mon-Wed, 11am-2am Thur-Sat. Healthy, fresh high-quality sushi with a hint of southwestern flavor.

Quesadilla’s Grill/The Greek Patio, 798-3697, 110 S. Church Ave. 8am-2pm Mon-Fri. Breakfast, tacos, burros, quesadillas, tostadas. Greek.*

Rae’s Place 25 N Stone Ave. 7am–5pm Mon-Fri. Salad bar and convenience items.

Scooter’s Café La Placita Village, 620-1116, 110 S. Church Ave. 8am-3pm Mon-Fri, 8am-2pm Sat. Beverages, coffee, sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries. *

Shot In The Dark Café, 882-5544, 121 E. Broadway Blvd. Always Open. Sandwiches, soups, salads. Coffee, teas & pastries.

Subway, 207-6480, 29 W. Congress, 6am-9pm Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm Sat, 10am-6pm Sun. Subs, Wraps, Catering.

The Taco Shop Co., 903-0255, 17 N. Stone Ave. 7am-5pm Mon-Fri. Breakfast, burritos, tortas, tacos, and much more!

Toma!, 622-1922, 311 N. Court Ave. 11am-9pm Sun-Thurs, 11am-10pm Fri-Sat. Chips and Salsa, Gifts.

Tooley’s On Congress, 203-8970, 278 E. Congress. Open early till late. *Saturday's 6:30am-10pm. Sunday's 6:30am-6pm.Organic coffees and teas, yummy pastries daily, bread varieties, delicious soups and salads.


COMMENTS

Jan 12, 2009 @ 1:32pm
The only one worth going to is Poca Cosa for their Moles. The rest are BLOP shops.
That I never got Samonella or Tomain poisoning at The Grill is beyond me. It is filthy back there in Grill area. Just my opinion...
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Jan 12, 2009 @ 2:09pm
I disagree with the first comment. I've worked in downtown for over 18 years and have eatten in most of these. Barrio Brewing really isn't a downtown establishment-you have to drive from downtown to get there. The only one I didn't care for is Dizzy G's but its always crowded so it must be doing something right.
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Jan 12, 2009 @ 6:12pm
I work part time downtown and enjoy several of the restaurants listed: Cafe 54, La Cocina, On a Roll Sushi, Barrio, Cafe Poca Cosa, even Chris' Cafe at La Placita. Give Downtown a chance.
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Jan 12, 2009 @ 8:12pm
handslikeclouds is gunning for your food critic job Mr.Stauffer...you should be shaking in your boots
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Jan 13, 2009 @ 4:12pm
Everyone should just ignore Mr. Hands and he will go away. Like any bad bully does.
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Jan 14, 2009 @ 7:52pm
Charcoal wrote:Everyone should just ignore Mr. Hands and he will go away. Like any bad bully does.

Hands is a woman. No man would ever use the word "Blop"
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Jan 15, 2009 @ 11:50am
tom. i bet handslikeclouds is making you miss me. a little bit? i have to be less annoying that him.
paul
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Jan 15, 2009 @ 11:50am
*than him
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Jan 17, 2009 @ 1:01am
Paul,

Suffice it to say that you are less annoying.

Thing is, for reasons that underscore my need for counseling (which I'll be sorely unable to afford after March 21), I'm going to miss everybody here, even ... handsli... Mother of God, I almost typed his/her whole handle. There must be a clinic out there somewhere.

Stauffer
Tucson Citizen


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Jan 17, 2009 @ 11:51am
Quote...my need for counseling (which I'll be sorely unable to afford after March 21)


COBRA requires Gannett to offer you the option of continuing your healthcare plan (including psychiatric/mental health) at a cost to you (probably around $400 per month). The beauty of it for you is that it's completely transparent to your therapists -- they need never know you lost your gig.
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Jan 17, 2009 @ 12:46pm
They'll know when I start talking, and for a family of four, I think it's a little more than $400.

Incidentally, I think you're pretty much on the money with the JOA banter. Another aspect people seem to overlook about Gannett hanging out in the JOA without the Citizen in print is that, from everything I have ever heard (including from two former publishers and a former head of TNI) this JOA stipulates that both papers have to print newspapers, meaning the end of the print Citizen is the end of the JOA.

Oh, and I also find the line that is "Lee is still rather profitable," a rather curious way to look at it, given that they're indeed "way, way overextended" (I would go as far as saying "way, way, way, way overextended"), and have a market cap that's currently 136 times less than it was in July of 2004.
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Jan 17, 2009 @ 7:32pm
stauffer- despite all my grievances with you...and you know there were many...you are actually a talented writer who deserves to write about the tucson food scene. i respect the fact that you have actually worked in restaurants and are not just and over-served slob like some of your counterparts at the ads. i am truly sorry about the situation and hope that you find employment in tucson soon. No matter what...i enjoyed the banter! Good luck Tom!

Paul
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Jan 17, 2009 @ 9:30pm
I'm sad to see Tom go. The paper needs more Toms and Ryns!
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Jan 21, 2009 @ 5:12am
Thanks
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