Best Authentic Restaurants in South Tucson

27 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink - Downtown restaurant

1. Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink - Downtown

4.6

Exceptional(1311)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown Tucson

Booked 13 times today

REILLY offers modern Italian food in a casual urban setting. Our menu features smalls, salads, craft pizzas, fresh house-made pastas, desserts and craft drinks. If you are looking for outdoor dining, check out our Beer Garden and rooftop-now open! Rooftop and Beer Garden dining are open seating, order at the counter.

2. Maynards

4.5

Awesome(2354)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Tucson

Booked 7 times today

Nestled in the historic train depot, Maynards offers an authentic dining experience featuring locally-inspired dishes, an award-winning wine list, and hand-crafted cocktails. Market-driven and fueled by a passion for the Southwest, Maynards delights guests with ephemeral seasonal dishes that celebrate the harvests of the Sonoran Desert in an elegant, romantic atmosphere. Downtown Tucson’s Historic East End is both a destination and a hub for those seeking the heart of urban Tucson.

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3. Chela's Latin Cuisine

4.5

Awesome(13)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown Tucson

Booked 5 times today

We are a family owned business that began serving the Tucson community in the 90’s by foodtrucks. Our first location, El Sur Restaurant, has become a staple in Tucson over the last 20 years.Come support our sister concept, Chela’s Latin Cuisine, in Downtown Tucson!

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4. Mojo Cuban Kitchen and Rum Bar

4.9

Exceptional(156)

Price: Moderate

• Cuban • Midtown

Booked 4 times today

“Mojo,” pronounced “mo-ho,” which means “Caribbean garlic sauce” in Spanish, is a citrus and garlic marinade and dipping sauce that is the foundation of many traditional Cuban dishes. Our menu is a nod to that tradition with a dash of modern expression to keep it fun and fresh. Mojo features an authentic line-up of traditional Cuban comforts like ropa vieja, empanadas, fried yuca, mojo chicken, and the quintessential Cuban sandwich.At our indoor/outdoor bar, guests will find an impressive array of rums designed both for sipping and for anchoring traditional cocktails all prepared against the backdrop of a regionally inspired soundtrack intentionally curated to accompany the shaking and stirring. Selections include Mojitos, Cuba Libres, Pina Coladas, and, of course, Daquiris, precisely the way Ernest Hemingway prescribed. Developed and helmed by a team of industry veterans, Mojo is a true collaboration of both local and national talent.

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5. Churrasco de Brasil

4.8

Exceptional(2424)

Price: Expensive

• Brazilian Steakhouse • Foothills

Booked 48 times today

Churrasco de Brasil offers a unique and exciting way to enjoy the delicious traditional Brazilian-style of cooking. Known for outstanding service, the authentic “churrascaria” offers more than 14 flavorful cuts of meat including lamb, pork, sausage, chicken and beef on skewers carved tableside by gauchos. In addition to several cuts of meat, the continuous service includes a trip to the fresh and unlimited salad bar. Fried bananas, buttery mashed potatoes and mouthwatering pao de queijo (cheese bread) are served family style. A carefully crafted wine list and authentic Brazilian cocktails complement the unlimited fare.

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6. Villa Peru Modern Peruvian Cuisine

4.6

Exceptional(529)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Midtown

Booked 17 times today

Coming from Perú, our family wanted a way to share our cuisine with our Arizona neighbors. This dream led us to open our restaurant, Villa Perú. Every meal here is a way for us to share Peruvian culture with you, and our dishes, design, and architecture were all chosen to capture the authentic experience of our first home. Allow our selection of sophisticated Peruvian dishes and traditionally made Pisco-themed cocktails to take you on a vicarious adventure you wont soon forget.

7. Cielos

4.5

Awesome(1294)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 11 times today

Cielos at Lodge on the Desert offers one of the best dining options in Southern Arizona. Dine on contemporary seasonal cuisine that pays tribute to Southwest ingredients. Complemented by classic craft cocktails featuring local spirits and a delectable wine list, Cielos is the perfect place for a romantic night out or a casual happy hour with friends.The intimate space is framed with floor-to-ceiling windows and overlooks a spacious secluded Saltillo-tiled outdoor private patio featuring bistro string lighting, a four-sided, tiled fireplace for optimal year-round al fresco dining. Cielos and its Bar both reflect a genuine, richly authentic Southern Arizona historic charm and ambience including rough-hewn artist-design hand-painted wood beams, Mexican tin chandeliers, floating potted plants and shade sails.

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8. Le Rendez-vous Bistro & Restaurant Francais

4.7

Exceptional(2669)

Price: Expensive

• French • Foothills

Booked 12 times today

This is the perfect place for an impressive business engagement or a romantic interlude. A distinguished wine Cellar and exquisite desserts promise a memorable dining experience. Now offering a bistro fare lunch.

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9. JW Marriott Starr Pass - Passaggio

4.5

Awesome(987)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown Tucson

Booked 11 times today

Sharing the natural beauty and warmth of the serene landscape while delivering the flavors of a modern trattoria by using the hidden bounty of the Sonoran Desert. We offer a destination for those that seek, those that travel, and those that enjoy with an unpretentious design, rustic yet flavorful cuisine, and thoughtful service. Our Italian inspired cuisine allows our curators to deliver the best of the season with passion filled dishes and cocktails. Our menu celebrates the synergetic relationships of our community by partnering with proud artisans.

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10. Guadalajara Mexican Grill

4.5

Awesome(308)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Midtown

Booked 3 times today

Mexican Food with flare for fun! Fresh Salsa made at your table-side every evening starting at 5pm. Nightly live music begins at 6pm until 9pm. The widest range of authentic dishes from home-made tortillas and chile rellenos and carnitas to innovative new dishes with many seafood selections such as Chilean Sea bass, halibut enchiladas or lobster stuffed salmon!

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Debra
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing service. Staff very friendly and on top of all of our needs. Will definitely go again.
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Churrasco de BrasilPrice: Expensive• Brazilian Steakhouse• Foothills
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4.8
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Manuel
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Exceptional dinner experience! We enjoy seafood and started with the oyster appetizer which was delicious. It was wonderful to try all three different oyster options. The halibut and cioppino were fantastic! Dessert was so creative and deliciously amazing. Excellent service by our server Marley. We can’t wait to go back!
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MaynardsPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Tucson
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4.5
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Thomasvip
Tucson •51 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We love Reilly's. It's on our "rotation" of restaurants to visit prior to any downtown Tucson event. It's a restaurant that appeals to all ages. It's vibrant and affordable to a younger crowd, while offering a nice alternative for the "pre-symphony" clientele.
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Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink - DowntownPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown Tucson
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4.6
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Kathyvip
Tucson •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
We love to go to Mojos - the atmosphere - employees and food is always delightful 💞
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Mojo Cuban Kitchen and Rum BarPrice: Moderate• Cuban• Midtown
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4.9
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Claude
Tucson •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 26, 2024
Chic decor but a bit noisy when busy. We had the carnitas, chile relleno, and cheese enchiladas. Overall the food was very good. The enchiladas were kind of bland and needed more cheese filling and sauce.
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Chela's Latin CuisinePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown Tucson
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4.5

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27 restaurants available nearby

1. Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink - Downtown

2. Maynards

3. Chela's Latin Cuisine

4. Mojo Cuban Kitchen and Rum Bar

5. Churrasco de Brasil

6. Villa Peru Modern Peruvian Cuisine

7. Cielos

8. Le Rendez-vous Bistro & Restaurant Francais

9. JW Marriott Starr Pass - Passaggio

10. Guadalajara Mexican Grill

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