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40+ new restaurants and bars Tucson welcomed in 2021

From the What's new, Tucson?: 20 people, places and things welcomed in 2021 series
  • Jesse Tellez
  • Dec 31, 2021
  • Dec 31, 2021 Updated Apr 12, 2022

These new restaurants, coffee shops, food trucks and bars opened their doors in 2021. If you're looking for a new place to grab some grub or drinks going into the new year, here are some options:

Barrio Charro

Barrio Charro

The Barrio Santa Rosa, $9.95, from Barrio Charro features Don Guerra's pan levain bread with ripe avocado, pickled red onions, cotija and queso fresco cheeses and balsamic vinegar.Ìý

Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

, 3699 N. Campbell Ave., was brought to Tucson by a "culinary marriage" between the minds behind El Charro Café and Barrio Bread.Ìý

New venture pairs two Tucson culinary stars in one kitchen

Toast 101

Toast 101 (copy)
Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

, 4699 E. Speedway Blvd., is the place to go for familiar brunch options served in a trendy atmosphere.Ìý

Fun fact: co-owner when the singer competed in the popular NBC show in 2019.

Transit Tea

Transit Tea (copy)
Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

Tea lovers can visit the »å°ù¾±±¹±ð-³Ù³ó°ù³Ü,Ìý2645 E. Speedway Blvd., for a wide selection of drinks including tea sodas, tea lattes, chai teas and slushy-like "tea snows."

Bella's Gelato Shoppe

Bella's Gelato (copy)
Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

started as a local food truck but now has a stand-alone shop ²¹³ÙÌý2648 E. Speedway Blvd.

The menu of a dozen gelato and sorbet flavors, plus smoothies, coffee and floats, should cool down anyone in search of a summer treat.Ìý

Chicago Bar

Chicago Bar (copy)
Rick Wiley / ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV

A Tucson favorite for decades, announced it would close permanently in 2020, but it reopened this April under new owner Yongsoo Seo.Ìý

Chicago Bar, 5954 E. Speedway Blvd., no longer has a restaurant, but Seo hopes to get food trucks on site for nights that feature live music.

Tucson's popular Chicago Bar is reopening following COVID-19 closure

Edna's Eatery

Edna's Eatery

The patio area at Edna's Eatery features lots of natural shade trees and lush plants.Ìý

Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, was formerly Café Botánica inside the Tucson Botanical Gardens.Ìý

The name may have changed, but visitors can still grab a drink and something for breakfast or lunch while enjoying the gardens.Ìý

El Mezquite Grill and Taqueria

El Mezquite duck confit

The confit of pata de pato, or duck confit, $24, is paired with potatoes, plantains and bacon.Ìý

Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

, 280 S. Church Ave., and its gourmet Mexican, Spanish and French dishes can be found downtown at the new DoubleTree Hilton next door to the Tucson Convention Center.

Flora's Market Run

Flora's Market Run (copy)

The Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sando at Flora’s Market Run includes apple and brussel slaw, a hot honey mustard and pickles.

Gloria Knott, ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV

, 2513 E. Sixth St., is part grocery store, part restaurant and features a sushi bar, produce from local Tucson farmers, a cafe and a deli that will provide you the perfect cuts of meat to make an Instagram-worthy charcuterie board.Ìý

Taqueria La Esquina

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started out as a food truck but has since moved to a storefront ²¹³ÙÌý4876 S. Sixth Avenue, where a variety of tacos, Sonoran dogs and churros can be found.

A full bar is expected to be coming soon, but for now, beer is available for those looking to pair a drink with their Sonoran street food.Ìý

Santorini Greek Cafe

Santorini Greek Cafe (copy)
Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

This cafe features all the Greek classics (no, not Homer's "The Iliad"): gyros, lamb skewers, tzatziki, dolmathes and mousakas, to name a few.Ìý

is at 2545 E. Speedway Blvd., a couple doors down from The Screamery ice cream shop.Ìý

Gallery of Food Bodega

Gallery of Food Bodega (copy)
Mamta Popat, ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV

, at 2522 E. Fort Lowell Road, had its grand opening this June, despite technically first opening back in October 2020.Ìý

This store, run by Kristine Jensen of the Gallery of Food catering company, sells locally-sourced products and offers grab-and-go meals, all of which can also be .Ìý

Maria Bonita Mexican Kitchen

Maria Bonita Mexican Kitchen (copy)
Gloria Knott, This Is Tucson

After its original location closed in 2011, has returned to Tucson, this time at 2708 E. Fort Lowell Road.Ìý

The menu features popular Mexican dishes like quesadillas, chimichangas, tacos and desserts like flan and tres leches cake.Ìý

Snakes & Lattes

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Courtesy of Snakes and Lattes

Short ribs, burgers and pozole are a few items on this cafe's menu, located ²¹³ÙÌý988 E. University Blvd. in Main Gate Square.

also offers cocktails, beer, and wine but what makes this Toronto-based chain special is the selection of more than 400 board games available to play while guests sip and eat.Ìý

The Barnyard Crafthouse & Eatery

The Barnyard Crafthouse & Eatery

The Barnyard Crafthouse & Eatery is located ²¹³ÙÌý.

Gloria Knott, This Is Tucson

's burgers, pizza, wings and other American staples can be enjoyed in its outdoor dining area or inside the restaurant that was formerly an actual barn house, located ²¹³ÙÌý11011 E. Tanque Verde Road.

Pops Hot Chicken

Pops Hot Chicken (copy)
Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

You may recognize as the popular Tucson food truck, but now it has a new location at 600 N. Fourth Ave.

The new shop offers a larger menu, including brunch options like chicken biscuit sandwiches, and a bar.

Five-To-Oh! Coffee

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This small new coffee shop is right under the dome of the historic Pima County Courthouse ²¹³ÙÌý115 N. Church Ave.

, a play on southern Arizona's area code, serves hot and cold coffee drinks, teas and daily snacks like hummus and pita, muffins and croissants.Ìý

Fullylove's

Fullylove (copy)
Gloria Knott, ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV

shares a marijuana-friendly space with Arte Bella, a "puff-and-paint" studio, located at 340 N. Fourth Ave.Ìý

Burgers, wings and several desserts are a few of the offerings Fullylove's has for anyone with a case of the munchies.

Deliciocho

Deliciocho

This is Deliciocho's signature raspado called La Vencindad, which includes every fruit at the shop including strawberry, mango, pineapple, melon, coconut and pecans.Ìý

Gloria Knott, This Is Tucson

, 6308 S. Nogales Highway, is one of the newest spots in Tucson to grab some raspasados on a hot day.

The mom-and-son-owned shop also sells tacos, tortas, Mexican street corn and several desserts...churro ice cream sandwiches, anyone?

Zio Peppe

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Cathalena E. Burch, ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV

This new , ²¹³ÙÌý6502 E. Tanque Verde Road, incorporates Tucson's Southwest flare into its pastas, pizzas and desserts.

Fun fact: Zio Peppe has an all-female pizza crew!

Longtime friends join forces to open new Italian-American eatery in Tucson

Sakari Sushi

, 2962 N. Campbell Avenue, is one of the newest spots in Tucson to grab your favorite sushi dish, whether that is an Arizona roll or a Red Dragon roll.Ìý

This sushi restaurant also offers several kinds of lo mein, soup and fried rice if those are more your speed.

Dillinger Brewing Company

Dillinger Brewing Company

The former Coronado Hotel, future home of a Dillinger Brewing Company location, 402 E. Ninth St., on the corner of Fourth Avenue.

Kelly Presnell / ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV

The former Coronado Hotel has become the 's second taproom in Tucson, located right off Fourth Avenue ²¹³ÙÌý402 E. Ninth Street.

The beers, ciders, wine, cold brew coffee and kombucha offered here can be drank inside or on the patio of the new taproom.Ìý

Fun fact: There is an arcade game table inside the taproom where visitors can play classic games like Pac-Man.

Tucson's Dillinger Brewing Company to open taproom near North Fourth

Noodleholics

Noodleholics Taiwan beef soup

The Taiwan beef soup has fatty chunks of roast in a lighter beef broth with housemade wheat noodles.

Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

' first shop opened on Grant Road back in 2018 and has since opened an Oro Valley location ²¹³ÙÌý7850 N. Oracle Rd.

The new Oro Valley spot has a larger kitchen and a patio dining area for noodle-lovers in the area who might not want to make the trek down to midtown.

Tuk Tuk Thai

Tuk Tuk Thai (copy)

Khao Soi chicken is a popular dish from Northern Thailand, with crispy egg noodles bathed in a rich coconut curry with chicken and pickled vegetables.

Andi Berlin/ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV

The Oro Valley Marketplace got a taste of Thai food in May when Tuk Tuk Thai opened its new location ²¹³ÙÌý12125 N. Oracle Road.Ìý

This new store features the same menu items as Tuk Tuk Thai's 2990 N. Campbell Ave. location, such as the Khao Soi coconut curry noodles, which ThisIsTucson's Andi Berlin said "are a must."

La Estrella Bakery

La Estrella Bakery, Grande Ave.

La Estrella Bakery is opening its third location at 901 N. Grande Ave. in the Barrio Hollywood neighborhood.

Mamta Popat, ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV

opens its third Tucson location on July 31 ²¹³ÙÌý901 N. Grande Ave.Ìý

The Franco family, who opened their flagship bakery in the '80s, is putting this new location in Barrio Hollywood where their Tucson roots began.Ìý

La Estrella Bakery’s goodness is expanding on Tucson’s west side

Transplant Pizza

Detroit-inspired pizza (copy)

Transplant, a Detroit-inspired pizzeria has opened next door to Craft, A Modern Drinkery taproom on East Speedway.

Courtesy of Travis Miller

This new pizzeria "born in Tucson, inspired by Detroit" at 4603 E. Speedway Blvd. comes from the minds of William and Travis Miller, the brothers behind Tucson's Serial Grillers.Ìý

The duo opened the doors of this summer right next to Craft, A Modern Drinkery, a taproom which they also run.Ìý

Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink

Reilly Pizza, Northwest

Reilly's pizza oven is being seasoned in preparation for the opening of the newest Reilly Pizza on the northwest side.

You may be familiar with 's popular downtown location ²¹³ÙÌý101 E. Pennington Street, but now you have the chance to grab a pie and a cocktail up north.

Reilly's second location opened Aug. 1 on Tucson's northwest side ²¹³ÙÌý7262 N. Oracle Road.

This popular downtown Tucson pizzeria is opening a 2nd location

Salad and Go

has over 30 locations in Arizona and now Tucson's first is open at 5501 E. Speedway Blvd.

Although the name says "salad," you can also grab breakfast burritos and seasonal soup there. Another Tucson location is planned to open later this year at Tucson Marketplace.

Buena Vida

Buena Vida Restaurant (copy)
Jen Bond | This Is Tucson

This luchador-themed spot at 919 N. Stone Ave. had its grand opening at the end of August, which featured a car show and live wrestling.

's menu offers a variety of tortas, loaded "Lucha Fries," Sonoran dogs, and salads with a Mexican cuisine-inspired twist. They have indoor and patio seating and offer carry out as well.Ìý

Noble Hops

Noble Hops, Tucson (copy)
Mamta Popat, ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV

The popular Oro Valley gastropub, , opened up a new location this summer at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Reid Park, 445 S. Alvernon Way.

Noble Hops's new spot offers mostly the same menu items as the original location, in addition to craft beers and cocktails.Ìý

Oro Valley’s popular Noble Hops is opening in Tucson

Perché No Italian Bistro

Bruno and Kristine Girardi

Krissy and Bruno Girardi plan to reopen the space that once housed Caffé Milano as Perché No, which means “why not?†in Italian. The Girardis say they fell in love with Tucson while on a cross-country road trip.

Photos by Rebecca Sasnett, ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV

Meaning "why not?" in Italian, opened this fall in the former °ä²¹´Ú´ÚéÌýMilano space downtown ²¹³ÙÌý46 W. Congress St.

Some of the new Italian bistro's menu items include pesto ravioli, lamb lollipops, spaghetti puttanesca, and calamari fries.Ìý

Love at first sight drove an Italian chef to open a new restaurant in Tucson

Black Rock Coffee Bar

Black Rock Coffee Bar

The new Black Rock Coffee Bar at 1821 E. Broadway will be the first of at least four Tucson locations for the boutique coffee chain.

Kelly Presnell photos, ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV

Tucson recently welcomed a store ²¹³ÙÌý1821 E. Broadway Blvd., where customers can stop in or use the drive-thru to grab their favorite javas, teas, energy drinks, and smoothies.

This is the first of at least four locations the Portland-based company plans to open in Tucson.Ìý

A popular Portland java chain is opening in Tucson

EspresSoul Cafe

This new coffee truck opened just in time for pumpkin spice latte season and you will most likely see it at various locations across Tucson.

EspresSoul Cafe's honey lavender espresso, cookies and cream frappes, and fruit smoothies are some of the items available at the traveling cafe. To see where they will be stopped next, check out the

Bubbe’s Fine Bagels

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Bubbe's Fine Bagels brings east-coast style bagels to the east side of Tucson.

Ellice Lueders, This Is Tucson

If you have been looking for a locally-owned place to grab a bagel and schmear, look no further than Tucson's newly-opened ²¹³ÙÌý1101 N. Wilmot Road.

If you happen to come across the framed photo of Barbra Streisand inside the shop, make sure to say "Hello, gorgeous" before chowing down on a bagel sandwich.

Thunder Bacon Burger Co.

thunder bacon burger

The Thunder Classic burger is two patties topped with bacon, American cheese, thunder sauce, lettuce and a pickle.

Ellice Lueders

This new burger joint at 621 N. Fourth Ave. is the newest venture of Lindon "Lindy" Reilly, who founded Lindy's On 4th.Ìý

Several of 's burgers feature the flavors of the Southwest, specifically roasted green chiles and chorizo, and of course, they all have bacon.Ìý

Little Love Burger

Little Love Burger

The BarBQtie at Little Love Burger includes swiss and cheddar, bacon, tomato, arugula, pickled onion and barbecue sauce.

Gloria Knott, This Is Tucson

Downtown Tucson welcomed another burger-centric restaurant this fall, this time ²¹³ÙÌý312 E. Congress St.

, brought to us by the minds behind Playground Bar & Lounge and Hub, opened in October in the former Diablo Burger location.

In addition to burgers, the menu here offers hot dogs, chicken sandwiches and a full breakfast menu.

Tucson's burger craze to get a little downtown love with new eatery

8 Degrees Ice Cream and Cookies

If you get a sweet tooth while shopping at St. Phillip's Plaza or grabbing a drink in the center courtyard, is just a few steps away.Ìý

The new ice cream shop at 4320 N. Campbell Ave. gives you several options of ice cream flavors, toppings and cookies (including vegan-friendly ones) to design your own ice cream sandwich.

You can also choose one off the menu or buy cookie dough to bake at home.

Meyer Avenue Cafe

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opened Sept. 20, 2021 on the same property as the offers reimagined brunch staples, pastries, and an array of coffee and other beverages.Ìý

The attached Mercantile, 353 S. Meyer Ave., offers homemade goods and gifts, including beer and wine selections.Ìý

Wow Wow Lemonade Stand

Wow Wow Lemonade Stand

Wow Wow Lemonade Stand started in Maui in 2012 and opened a stand this week at 7705 N. Oracle Road.

Courtesy of Wow Wow Lemonade Stand

This Hawaii-based all-natural lemonade shop, which has a drive-thru, recently opened ²¹³ÙÌý7705 N. Oracle Road in Oro Valley.

Some of 's colorful lemonade flavors include strawberry mint, lava flow, and lavender blackberry. The menu also features health-conscious treats like smoothie bowls, avocado toast, and flatbread sandwiches.Ìý

Aloha! A new Hawaiian lemonade stand has opened in Tucson

The Jackrabbit Lounge

The Jackrabbit

Kaitlyn Mills and Chris Vick line up a shot with the backgrounds, tripods and lights set-up in the Instragram hallway at The Jackrabbit.

Kelly Presnell, ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV

This new retro-themed bar is bringing drinks, live music, drag-queen-hosted trivia nights, karaoke, and an Instagram-worthy atmosphere to 2000 N. Oracle Road.Ìý

Adult bourbon-infused milk shakes and Old Fashioneds can be found on , along with shareable dishes like cauliflower fritters, mac 'n' cheese, and spicy Korean-style meatballs.Ìý

Instagram opportunities abound at this new Tucson bar

Flaps and Racks/Acai Paradise

Flaps and Racks, Acai Paradise, 2021

Jeffrey Flores, left, and Auxi Navarro at Flaps and Racks and Acai Paradise, 3253 E. Valencia Road.

Kelly Presnell photos, ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV

Jeffrey Flores and his wife/business partner Auxi Navarro are bringing twin restaurants Flaps and Racks and Acai Paradise to 3253 E. Valencia Road.

will offer bone-in and boneless chicken wings and Korean-style barbeque ribs, while ²õ±ð°ù±¹±ð²õÌýhousemade oatmeal and acai bowls and fruit smoothies.Ìý

Amid supply chain hiccups, hiring woes, 2 new restaurants opening in Tucson

Ding Tea

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This Taiwanese tea house opened as Tucson's first location in September ²¹³ÙÌý2739 E. Speedway Blvd.

Ding Tea offers trendy milk and boba teas, as well as fruity, flavored teas and slushies. Their full menu can be .

Fiesta Filipina

Fiesta Filipina

Thelma Ward, owner of Fiesta Filipina, talks with friend and longtime customer Beth Jacobsen while preparing Jacobsen's order.Ìý

Rebecca Sasnett, ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV

Fiesta Filipina got its start as a food truck a few years back, but now has a spot inside the Park Place Mall food court, ²¹³ÙÌý5870 E. Broadway Blvd.

Filipino food can be hard to find in Tucson, but offers some classic dishes like lumpia, pancit rice noodles, chicken and pork adobo, halo-halo and dinuguan, a pork blood stew.Ìý

Buendia Breakfast & Lunch Cafe

Stuffed Poblano Buendia (copy)

Buendia’s poblano pepper is stuffed with a fresh green corn tamale.

Ellice Lueders, ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV

Buendia Breakfast & Lunch Cafe opened two months ago ²¹³ÙÌý2530 N. First Ave., where the now-closed Asian Sofrito used to operate.

feature a range of burritos, huevos rancheros, nopales, tacos, soup, seafood, and vegetarian and vegan-friendly options.

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