This winter didn't just bring cool weather. It also brought a number of new restaurants.
From new coffee spots to Philly cheesesteaks, a variety of eateries have opened in town.
Next time your stomach is rumbling, check out one of the 20 new restaurants below. The best part: they all have air conditioning.
Freshly baked goods at 1989 Bakehouse on March 12.
1989 Bakehouse
Starting out as a home bakery, 1989 Bakehouse gained a following thanks to its New York-style cookies. Now it has opened its first Tucson location in the former Cafe Maggie space. You can expect to see a range of baked goods, lattes and savory bites on the menu.
Location: 745 N. Fourth Ave.
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Pork and wonton soup from Bamboo Noodle House.ย
Bamboo Noodle House
Bamboo Noodle House is the latest restaurant to call the former El Chinito Gordo and Club 21 building home, serving Chinese noodle dishes crafted from family recipes that span generations. The menu offers dishes such as orange chicken, spicy braised beef noodle soup and fried rice with chicharron. They also have boba and banana matcha lattes.
Location: 2920 N. Oracle Rd.
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Barista Del Barrio
Midtown residents have a new option. The James Beard-nominated Barista del Barrio has opened a second location in Borderlands. On Wednesday to Sunday mornings, you can head to their Sam Hughes pop-up, where they serve a streamlined menu of coffee and grilled burritos. Chorizo burritos and their Horchesso latte are also on the menu.
Location: 2500 E. Sixth St.
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Brandylion
The team behind the gin-focused bar Juniper has a new venture. Brandylion has moved into the Presidio San Agustรญn del Tucson Museum, focusing on brandy and other cocktails. During the morning, you can also stop by for tea service.
Location: 200 N. Court Ave.
Visit their Instagram for more information.
Cariรฑo Coffee
After popping up at different locations, Itzel Herrera and Jonathan Ortiz have opened their first permanent location. The space features a pink interior and a menu of coffee drinks, including matcha lattes.
Location: 3305 N. Cardi Blvd.
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Diners have their lunch under a bullfighting mural at the reopened Crossroads Restaurant.
Crossroads
Nearly three years after a fire damaged it, the South Tucson eatery has reopened. On Jan. 31, the Crossroads Facebook page announced its return and showed a buffet with items such as quesadillas, chimichangas and pozole.
Location: 2602 S. Fourth Ave.
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DโKutsilyo
This new restaurant is bringing Filipino flavors to Tucson. The menu features dishes such as lumpia, adobo, crispy lechon kawali and pancit.
Location: 2938 E. 22nd St.
Visit their website for more information.
Deserto Frozen Yogurt & Cafรฉ, recently opened at 5635 E River Rd.
Deserto Frozen Yogurt and Cafรฉ
Deserto Frozen Yogurt and Cafรฉ offers frozen yogurt with a variety of toppings and flavors. The shop also has a drink menu with lattes and fruit-based tonic drinks.
Location: 5635 E. River Rd.
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Rachael Colasanto, right, owner, mixes up a batch of dough as Jonathan Rodriguez, marinates tofu at Holy Focaccia, 831 E 17th Street in Tucson, Ariz. on March 19, 2026.
Holy Focaccia
Holy Focaccia has opened its first brick-and-mortar location. Rachael Colasanto and Zak Boucetta created a cafรฉ inside Slow Body Beer, serving focaccia, baked goods and paninis.
Location: 831 E. 17th St.
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At Kaiju Burger, the smash burger comes with American cheese, caramelized onions, Kaiju sauce and house-made pickles, and can be topped with a jalapeรฑo thatโs marinated in soy sauce and lime.
Kaiju Burger
Rafael Del Cuesta, who previously ran Katsu House at Brick Box Brewery, opened Kaiju Burger. The restaurant serves wagyu smash burgers and matcha soft serve.
Location: 220 E. Broadway
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Lomo Grill
This local butcher shop has opened a restaurant next door, serving carne asada and other items. According to its website, burritos, burgers and homemade salsa are popular menu items.
Location: 1521 N. Wilmot Rd.
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Los Milics Vineyards
This Elgin winery has opened its first Tucson tasting room. Customers can pair wines with a lunch and dinner menu. This month, a featured item is a Chandlerโs Reuben made with mesquite-smoked corned beef, gruyรฉre, sauerkraut and poblano-Russian dressing.
Location: 98 E. Congress St.
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A mango hibiscus rose cooler, made with 0-proof tequila, at Nex, 220 N. Fourth Ave.ย
Nex
The building that once housed Ermanos now has a new tenant. Nex offers a menu with items such as tuna crudo, short rib and burgers. The space also includes a speakeasy called Afterlife.
Location: 220 N. Fourth Ave.
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OaxaRico has opened its first location, at 151 N. Stone Ave.ย
OaxaRico
OaxaRico has moved from its food truck location outside the Joel D. Valdez Main Library into a brick-and-mortar space that once housed The Little One. The restaurant serves mole, gorditas and molotes.
Location: 151 N. Stone Ave.
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Jenica Heintzelman, a barista, reaches for a strawberry syrup to make a drink at Presta Coffee, 4700 E. Sunrise Drive.
Presta
In January, Presta moved into a former Starbucks building in the Catalina Foothills and opened its fourth location. The menu includes drinks such as matcha lattes, cappuccinos and cold brews, as well as pour-over coffee sourced from countries including Ethiopia and Colombia.
Location: 4700 E. Sunrise Drive
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An order of the carne verde papas, with carne asada, green chilies, caramelized onions, cheddar blend, chipotle aioli and potatoes, salsas and an elote cup, at Quesos on 4th, 344 N. Fourth Ave.
Quesos on Fourth
This Fourth Avenue spot serves stuffed quesadillas with a range of fillings, including carne asada, garlic potatoes, chipotle aioli and caramelized onions. Each quesadilla comes with a cup of elote, and vegan and vegetarian options are available.
Location: 344 N. Fourth Ave.
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Sisters
Located next to La Rosa, Sisters serves pizza, cocktails, pasta, sandwiches and ice cream.
Location: 800 N. Country Club Rd.
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Pizza and fries from Slice & Ice.
Slice & Ice
East-siders now have the chance to visit Slice & Ice for ranch fries, strawberry lemonade ice and pizza. Before starting Slice & Ice, Ed Irving was involved with Eegeeโs. When the Eegeeโs on Tanque Verde closed last year, he used the building to expand.
Location: 6810 E. Tanque Verde Road
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Tuk Tuk Express
Tuk Tuk Thai has opened a location near the University of Arizona. Customers can order dishes such as pad thai and drunken noodles, with extended hours on weekends and delivery options available.
Location: 994 E. University Blvd.
Visit their website for more information.
Willyโs Phillyโs
This food truck has expanded into a brick-and-mortar location, serving Philly cheesesteaks and hosting events such as spades and dominoes tournaments.
Location: 4652 E. Speedway
Visit their Facebook or website for more information.
Dominic De La Ossa, left, and Joey Matalone wipe down mirrors that lead to the bathroom as construction work continues in preparation for the opening of the new restaurant from Si Charro, The Hills by Monica. It will be located at 6960 E Sunrise Drive.
Coming soon ๐
- The Hills by Monica: In April, Ray Flores will open The Hills by Monica at 6960 E. Sunrise Drive. The cafรฉ will feature a menu inspired by The Monica, the family's homage to El Charro founder Monica Flin.
- Sydney's Sweet Shoppe: This eastside pie shop is opening a new location at La Toscana Village.
