Downtown Tucson Restaurants

Since Tucson is well-known for its scorching temperatures, you'll find a variety of themed raspados (or flavored shaved ice) restaurants on many of the corners. These restaurants typically serve sandwiches with deli meat, a vegan menu, and a variety of salads as well. Because of its heavy Mexican culture, Downtown Tucson also boasts some of the country's most authentic Mexican cuisine. It's tough to find a city where you'll get true, traditional Mexican animal cuts. You'll also find some of the best Western-style steakhouses in the Desert Southwest here! Furthermore, College students love variety, and with the University of Arizona just around the block, Downtown Tucson made sure to cater to them with a host of sushi, Thai, Korean, Japanese, and Indian restaurants.