Suggest a place for me to eat dinner near TUS

ZapBrannigan · January 26th, 2009, 16:53

Ok. So where should I eat dinner in TUS.

The limitations are many and varied. Has to be cheap -- Say less than $15 for dinner. (Passing the savings on to you...)

Trying to go easy on the carbs so probably Italian and Mexican won't work.

Not too terribly far from the airport. I have an early morning sim.

You guys have any good recommendations?

KC Jake · January 26th, 2009, 17:06

I am actually in Tucson right now. Staying at the Clarion by International. I don't have any suggestions that would fit any of your requirements, but I did eat at some pretty good places:

1702 is a pretty good pizza place near campus.
Bison Witches has some good sandwiches.
Sam Hughes Championships is a nicer place...definitely not less than $15.

ZapBrannigan · January 26th, 2009, 17:24

No kidding. You at FSI right now? I'm right around the corner at the Residence. I like that bar at the Clarion.

mjg407 · January 26th, 2009, 17:48

Is that right next to the Hyatt Place? If so it's a nice bar but it was pricey if I recall correctly.

ILS37R · January 26th, 2009, 19:37

I used to live in Tucson.

I'll second Bison Witches for good, big and cheap sandwiches. Their chicken nachos are also quite good.

About a block further north on 4th Avenue is Delectables, which has a great selection of lighter fare, salads and pastas.

Still staying under $15 is the greatest of Tucson homegrown restaurants--El Charro, which now has several locations throughout the city. Pretty much everything there is good, but their signature chimmi is especially noteworthy. Sure it's Mexican, but it's Arizona, man!

There's an excellent Ethiopian place on Broadway--Zemam's. Very cheap, to boot. How low-carb friendly it is depends on how much of the injera bread you choose to eat.

If you're feeling like Indian, Gandhi (on Grant) is quite decent, but will push against your $15 limit, as will Oracle Ave.'s Sushi Hama (best sushi in town, also getting a bit far from the airport).

KC Jake · January 26th, 2009, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan

No kidding. You at FSI right now? I'm right around the corner at the Residence. I like that bar at the Clarion.

Not at FSI. Just doing some photo work in the area. I've been to the hotel bar here too much. Even though they give two free drinks to hotel guests

. However, I've eaten at only local places since I've been here. Campus area has some good stuff to offer.

sschlesinger · January 27th, 2009, 19:07

I'm here in tucson I would suggest El Guero Canelo
2480 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705-4322

Place is cheap and very casual they offer the world famous sonoran dogs (bacon wrapped hot dogs) I ate there the other day for under 12.00 and was actually filled when I left.

If this is to casual for you I would also suggest bison witches as well they have a bread soupbowl for 5 dollars comes with chips.

Also for you peeps that are in Tucson maybe a meet and great would be fun sometime this week. My buddy Chris just joined this forum and we would be glad to do a meet and greet.

ILS37R · January 28th, 2009, 01:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by sschlesinger

I'm here in tucson I would suggest El Guero Canelo
2480 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705-4322

Place is cheap and very casual they offer the world famous sonoran dogs (bacon wrapped hot dogs) I ate there the other day for under 12.00 and was actually filled when I left.

If this is to casual for you I would also suggest bison witches as well they have a bread soupbowl for 5 dollars comes with chips.

Also for you peeps that are in Tucson maybe a meet and great would be fun sometime this week. My buddy Chris just joined this forum and we would be glad to do a meet and greet.

Bah, the 1/2 and 1/2 is totally the way to go at BuySandwiches.

KC Jake · January 28th, 2009, 03:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by sschlesinger

I'm here in tucson I would suggest El Guero Canelo
2480 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705-4322

Place is cheap and very casual they offer the world famous sonoran dogs (bacon wrapped hot dogs) I ate there the other day for under 12.00 and was actually filled when I left.

If this is to casual for you I would also suggest bison witches as well they have a bread soupbowl for 5 dollars comes with chips.

Also for you peeps that are in Tucson maybe a meet and great would be fun sometime this week. My buddy Chris just joined this forum and we would be glad to do a meet and greet.

I would have enjoyed that. There were several nights where I was bored out of my mind. However, now that I'm spending the night in DFW, I can only wish I was still in Tucson.

sschlesinger · January 28th, 2009, 15:30

Dang I guess I offered a day to late.

Hootie · January 29th, 2009, 13:55

Im down in TUS every week. I generally to tend dine at the McDonalds or the Sonic west of the airport on Valencia. Also I forget which road it exactly is but just north or the airport there is this neat little place called Taco Bell. Get the grilled steak stuft burrito with the fire sauce. Yummy! Steak for less than $4! Nice!

January 26th, 2009, 16:53	#1
ZapBrannigan Old Skool Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mom n' Pop Retailer Posts: 1,642	Suggest a place for me to eat dinner near TUS Ok. So where should I eat dinner in TUS. The limitations are many and varied. Has to be cheap -- Say less than $15 for dinner. (Passing the savings on to you...) Trying to go easy on the carbs so probably Italian and Mexican won't work. Not too terribly far from the airport. I have an early morning sim. You guys have any good recommendations? __________________ LR45, LR31, 737, DC9, CR7, CRJ, D328, SF340, J31, C402

January 26th, 2009, 17:06	#2
KC Jake Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 531	Re: Suggest a place for me to eat dinner near TUS I am actually in Tucson right now. Staying at the Clarion by International. I don't have any suggestions that would fit any of your requirements, but I did eat at some pretty good places: 1702 is a pretty good pizza place near campus. Bison Witches has some good sandwiches. Sam Hughes Championships is a nicer place...definitely not less than $15. __________________ When Chuck Norris taxies onto the runway, landing traffic is told to hold short. Commercial Pilot - ASEL, AMEL, Instrument, CFI, CFII

January 26th, 2009, 17:24	#3
ZapBrannigan Old Skool Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mom n' Pop Retailer Posts: 1,642	Re: Suggest a place for me to eat dinner near TUS No kidding. You at FSI right now? I'm right around the corner at the Residence. I like that bar at the Clarion. __________________ LR45, LR31, 737, DC9, CR7, CRJ, D328, SF340, J31, C402

January 26th, 2009, 17:48	#4
mjg407 Old Skool Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal Posts: 4,205	Re: Suggest a place for me to eat dinner near TUS Is that right next to the Hyatt Place? If so it's a nice bar but it was pricey if I recall correctly. __________________ "A good Navy is not a provocation to war. It is the surest guaranty of peace."

January 26th, 2009, 19:37	#5
ILS37R Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bay Mouse Posts: 467	Re: Suggest a place for me to eat dinner near TUS I used to live in Tucson. I'll second Bison Witches for good, big and cheap sandwiches. Their chicken nachos are also quite good. About a block further north on 4th Avenue is Delectables, which has a great selection of lighter fare, salads and pastas. Still staying under $15 is the greatest of Tucson homegrown restaurants--El Charro, which now has several locations throughout the city. Pretty much everything there is good, but their signature chimmi is especially noteworthy. Sure it's Mexican, but it's Arizona, man! There's an excellent Ethiopian place on Broadway--Zemam's. Very cheap, to boot. How low-carb friendly it is depends on how much of the injera bread you choose to eat. If you're feeling like Indian, Gandhi (on Grant) is quite decent, but will push against your $15 limit, as will Oracle Ave.'s Sushi Hama (best sushi in town, also getting a bit far from the airport).

January 27th, 2009, 19:07	#7
sschlesinger Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 140	Re: Suggest a place for me to eat dinner near TUS I'm here in tucson I would suggest El Guero Canelo 2480 N Oracle Rd Tucson, AZ 85705-4322 Place is cheap and very casual they offer the world famous sonoran dogs (bacon wrapped hot dogs) I ate there the other day for under 12.00 and was actually filled when I left. If this is to casual for you I would also suggest bison witches as well they have a bread soupbowl for 5 dollars comes with chips. Also for you peeps that are in Tucson maybe a meet and great would be fun sometime this week. My buddy Chris just joined this forum and we would be glad to do a meet and greet.

January 28th, 2009, 15:30	#10
sschlesinger Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 140	Re: Suggest a place for me to eat dinner near TUS Dang I guess I offered a day to late.

January 29th, 2009, 13:55	#11
Hootie Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: DEN, wishing I was back in PHX Posts: 1,684	Re: Suggest a place for me to eat dinner near TUS Im down in TUS every week. I generally to tend dine at the McDonalds or the Sonic west of the airport on Valencia. Also I forget which road it exactly is but just north or the airport there is this neat little place called Taco Bell. Get the grilled steak stuft burrito with the fire sauce. Yummy! Steak for less than $4! Nice! __________________ jamisonstudio.com The ladies go crazy for my sugarlumps.

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