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Dining & Nightlife

Looking for a cozy restaurant? An elegant bar? World renowned cuisine? Or how about the heart thumping rhythms on a crowded dance floor? Whatever it is that entices you, Downtown has an eclectic assortment of food, drink, and music for both day and nighttime enjoyment.

Restaurants

The following is a list of restaurants and cafes located within the Business Improvement District (BID)

An asterisk (*) denotes delivery is available.

  1. Alejandro’s 31 N. Scott Ave., 623-3277. 6:30am-3pm Mon-Fri. Fajitas, enchiladas, carne asada tacos, chicken burritos, ground beef tacos. * (map)
  2. Arizona Bagel & Deli 177 N. Church Ave., 623-3300. 6:30am-2pm Mon-Fri. Soups, wraps, bagels, muffins, scones, coffee. (map)
  3. Art’s & Vel’s 450 N. Main Ave., 388-9295. 11am-4pm Wed-Thur, 11am-6pm Fri, 11am-3pm Sat. North Carolina shredded pork, homemade pies & cakes, and more. (map)
  4. Ascolese Italian Ristorante 222 S. Church Ave., 623-0313. 11:30am-2pm, 4:30pm-9pm Tues-Fri, 4:30pm-9pm Sat, 3:30pm-9pm Sun. Italian eatery. (map)
  5. Baggins 33 N. Stone, 792-1344. 10am-3pm Mon-Fri. Gourmet sandwiches, salads, desserts. * (map)
  6. Barrio Brewing, 800 E. 16th St., 791-BREW. 11am-11pm Mon-Th, 11am-2am Fri-Sat, 12pm-10pm Sun. American with European influences. (map)
  7. Barrio Food & Drink 135 S. 6th Ave. 629-0191. 11am-5pm Mon-Fri, 5pm-9pm Sun & Mon, 5pm-10pm Tues-Thurs, 5pm-12am Fri-Sat. Southwestern cuisine. (map)
  8. Bennigan’s Grill & Tavern at Riverpark Inn, 350 S. Freeway, 882-7701. 11am-10pm Sun-Thurs, 11am-11pm Fri-Sat. American cuisine with an Irish flair - including Guinness glaze on featured dishes. Full bar. (map)
  9. Bruegger’s Bagels 1 W. Congress St., 206-0002. 5:30am-6pm Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm Sat-Sun. Bagels, bagel sandwiches, juices, sodas, coffee, soups, cookies. (map)
  10. Café 54 54 E. Pennington St., 622-1907. 11am-2pm Mon-Fri. All fresh, homemade American bistro fare and homemade desserts. * (map)
  11. Café a la C’art Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main, 628-8533. 11am-3pm Mon-Fri, 12pm-3pm First Sunday of every month. A variety of sandwiches, salads, beverages, pastries, burgers. (map)
  12. Café Poca Cosa 110 E. Pennington St., 622-6400. 11am-9pm Tues-Thurs, 11am-10pm Fri-Sat. Authentic cuisine of Mexico. Full bar. Menu changes twice daily. (map)
  13. Café Poca Cosa (“Little”) 151 N. Stone Ave. 7:30am-2:30pm Mon-Fri. Non-traditional Mexican: Chicken, beef, vegetarian. Cash only. (map)
  14. Caffé Milano 47 W. Congress St., 628-1601. 8:30am-3:30pm Mon-Th, 8:30am-2:30pm Fri, 5:30pm-9:30pm Fri-Sat. Italian sandwiches, panini, desserts, soups, salads, specials, coffee. * (map)
  15. Casa Vicente 375 S. Stone Ave., 884-5253. 11am-2pm Th-Fri, 4pm-10pm Tues-Th, 4pm-10:30pm Fri-Sat. Tapas, Paella, and specialty foods form Spain. Full Bar. Live Flamenco. * (map)
  16. Chile Verde 1 E. Congress St., 792-8226. 8am-3pm Mon-Fri. Mesquite grilled authentic Mexican food specializing in tacos and burros.
  17. Chris’ Café La Placita Village 110 S. Church Ave., 882-9050. 8am-2pm Tues-Fri. Pizza, pasta, salads, subs, homemade desserts & candies. * (map)
  18. Coyote Cafe at The Hotel Arizona 181 W. Broadway Blvd., 624-8711. 6am-2pm, 5pm-10pm Mon-Sun. Pastas, sandwiches, full bar, breakfast & lunch buffets. (map)
  19. Cup Café @ Hotel Congress 311 E. Congress St., 798-1618. 7am-10pm Sun-Thur, 7am-1am Fri-Sat, Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Chicken, beef, vegetarian. (map)
  20. Cushing Street Bar & Restaurant 198 W. Cushing St., 622-7984. 4pm-10pm Tues-Thurs, 4pm-11pm Fri & Sat. Southwestern cuisine, full bar. (map)
  21. Deb’s Coney Café La Placita Village, 110 S. Church Ave., 624-5027. 7:30am-2pm Mon-Fri. Gourmet hot dogs, chicken, salads, sandwiches. (map)
  22. Dizzy G’s 75 E. Pennington St., 622-1000. 7am-3pm Mon-Fri. American Diner: burgers, sandwiches, fries, shakes, desserts, malts. * (map)
  23. El Charro Café 311 N. Court Ave., 622-1922. 11am-9pm Sun-Thurs, 11am-10pm Fri-Sat. Traditional Mexican: Carne Seca, full bar, coffee, desserts. (map)
  24. El Minuto Café 345 S. Main Ave., 882-4145. 11am-10pm Sun-Thur, 11am-11pm Fri-Sat. Mexican, desserts, drinks. (map)
  25. Enoteca Pizzeria & Wine Bar 58 W. Congress St., 623-0744. 8am-3pm Mon-Fri, 5pm-9pm Tues-Thur, 5pm-10pm Fri-Sat. Pizza, panino, salads, pasta, steak, fish.* (map)
  26. Grill 100 E. Congress St., 623-7621. Always open. American Diner: burgers, sandwiches, pastas, bagels, shakes, pie, full bar in the Red Room.
  27. Iguana Café 210 E. Congress St., 882-5140. 10am-9pm Mon-Wed, 10am-12am Th-Sat, 11am-8pm Sun. Sandwiches, subs, coffee, bar, chili, soups.
  28. Ike’s Coffee & Tea 100 N. Stone Ave., #111, 792-1800. 7am-5:30pm Mon-Fri. Sandwiches, salads, coffee, desserts, pastries.
  29. La Cocina Restaurant Old Town Artisans 201 N. Court Ave., 622-0351. 11am-3pm 7 days. Happy Hour is from 4pm to 8pm Mon-Sat. Salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, Sonoran fare, full bar.
  30. Midtown Liquor & Deli 339 S. Stone Ave., 623-8241. 6am-10pm Mon-Thur, 6am-11pm Fri & Sat.
  31. Not Just Java 33 N. Stone Ave. 624-8852. 7am-4:30pm Mon-Fri. Coffee, muffins, pastries, chips, peanuts, shakes, fruit drinks.
  32. Quesadilla’s Grill/The Greek Patio 110 S. Church Ave. 798-3697. 8am-2pm Mon-Fri. Breakfast, tacos, burros, quesadillas, tostadas. Greek.*
  33. Scooter’s Café La Placita Village 110 S. Church Ave., 620-1116. 7am-2:30pm Mon-Fri. Beverages, coffee, sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries. *
  34. Shot In The Dark Café 121 E. Broadway Blvd., 882-5544. Always Open. Sandwiches, soups, salads. Coffee, teas & pastries. (map)
  35. Sport’s on Congress 254 E. Congress St., 622-1116. Food served 11am to 10pm Sun-Wed, 11am to midnight Thur - Sat. American fare with vegetarian options.
  36. Subway 29 W. Congress, 207-6480. 6am-9pm Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm Sat, 10am-6pm Sun. Subs, Wraps, Catering.
  37. The Taco Shop Co. 17 N. Stone Ave., 903-0255. 7am-6pm Mon-Fri. Breakfast, burritos, tortas, tacos, and much more!
  38. Toma! 311 N. Court Ave., 622-1922. 11am-9pm Sun-Thurs, 11am-10pm Fri-Sat. Chips and Salsa, Gifts.

    39. Others nearby:

    1. Tooley’s Cafe 299 S. Park Ave. Coffee, tea, drinks, sweets, fruit, burritos, "Home of the Turkey Taco!"

    Bars and Clubs

    1. Barrio Food & Drink, 135 S. Sixth Ave, 629-0191.
    2. Barrio Brewing, 800 E. 16th St., 791-BREW.
    3. Cantina at Old Town Artisans, 201 N. Court Ave., 623-6024.
    4. Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St., 622-8848.
    5. Cushing Street Bar and Restaurant, 198 W. Cushing St., 622-7984.
    6. The District Tavern, 260 E. Congress St., 792-0081.
    7. Enoteca Pizzeria and Wine Bar, 58 W. Congress St., 623-0744.
    8. Iguana Cafe, 210 E. Congress St., 882-5140.
    9. Red Room at Grill, 100 E. Congress St., 623-7621.
    10. Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congres St., 740-0126.
    11. Sharks Bar, 256 E. Congress St., 791-9869
    12. Sport’s On Congress 254 E. Congress St., 622-1116.
    13. Vaudevile Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St., 622-3535.