Casa Rivera's Taco Express

Good food, service good and Ambience ok . Good place to meet up with friends and have a beer and…read moresome food..

A buddy and I visited the Ore House for some drinks and a bite to eat before going home to the…read morewives. We arrived and sat at the bar and were immediately greeted by the bartender. We had a few beers from the good selection of draft beers, mostly from AZ brewers. I was surprised that they had Coors light, which is my everyday favorite beer (when Lonestar isn't offered). I ordered the Blue Buffalo burger with onion rings. The burger was very tasty and the onion rings are some of the best I've tasted in the Tucson area. I love the dive bar/honky tonk/tavern atmosphere withining relics decorating the building and grounds. This place is definitely unique. I will return to try some of the other menu items and maybe sit out on the large patio. This place is definitely must visit if you find yourself in Oracle AZ. You won't be disappointed..

Mine Decor

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Patio

Peppersauce Kitchen

4.4(11 reviews)

6.8 mi

A random, wonderful find! On the 2nd day of our last-minute, weekend getaway to Oracle, AZ, we…read moreended up here. I'm not sure how many restaurants are nearby but since we knew the Oracle Patio Cafe was closed, we had to find something else! Side note, you can zip line here...not at the restaurant but attached or next to it. Seems like there is also a camp ground and hiking and off-roading all nearby or a part of the land...basically, what I'm trying to say is this seems like an all-in-one outdoor adventure spot that I'm sure I'm not explaining well, and a lot of people already come here for. Now, for the restaurant: they have a very simple menu and some specials. You pick up a menu/order form, mark off what you want, write your name, and bring it to the cashier. You pay, get a buzzer, and then wait. They have a few family style tables inside, as well as some novelty shopping. They have a ton more seating outside. I got their signature Adventure Burger which means the chef makes the burger and you're surprised. I LOVED this! My burger had avocado, grilled mushrooms, cheese, sauce, etc. I'm not even sure everything exactly, but it doesn't matter because it was delicious! Their fries were also really tasty! My daughter got their chicken fingers which had the best, seasoned skin on it. Lastly, right outside the restaurant they have "panning for gold" - FREE! My daughter was so excited to do this and even more elated when she found "REAL" gold ;) I really appreciated that they offered this and for free. It seems rare these days you stumble upon things like this.

Found out about this place by accident but figured why not. We made the drive up here from Oro…read moreValley, beautiful drive but further out then we expected but it was worth the drive. When you walk in it's a bit different as it's really about the zipline adventure with a burger on the side. You order off of the paper menus that list everything they offer. We got a burger to split with all the usual things LTPO. It was a hand formed burger, not pre made, and was cooked perfectly, well seasoned and just great. And of you feel froggy you can even pan for gold outside the building. All in all it was a good place and I'm glad we took the time to drive up here. it won't be our last.

Home of the Best Darn Burger

Come for the burger, stay for the view!

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Best enjoyed with good company!

Ranch House Grille & Brewery

3.8(51 reviews)

7.6 mi

Love to take people up here. It's a great place. We do not live in S-Brooke, but enjoy the Ranch…read moreHouse. I took my gf up here. She treated me to a lunch at the Brewpub. Our server was fabulous. I have issues w/ both the entries. I had the walleye..all presented very nicely...but the fish didn't taste really fresh to me. I understand frozen...but....this was a bit old to me. My gf treated herself to the scallops. She loves scallops, and was comfy w/ that choice. $55 and she got THREE scallops........now, scallops aren't inexpensive....but.....I feel they should mention the number ON the menu OR the server should inform the customer. I mean THREE scallops. All the side dishes - FF...cole slaw...fresh and yummy. Dessert was fabulous....lattice cherry pie w/ ice cream...wonderful...and it was my BD celeb and we were treated to dessert. That was v v nice. I think some clarification on the scallop entree would have been a good thing to do.

We had a top notch meal with a great view of the evening sun on the golf course served by very…read moreattentive staff. The tenderloin was absolutely delicious. The flourless chocolate torte made me want to throw my table manners away and lick that plate! It's a lively place but the noise level in our booth made having conversations easy. And the decor! OH my! It is beautiful! The rafter roof gives this place a Bavarian vibe and the way they use soft and spot lighting is brilliant. From the hostess, to our server, to the manager, everyone was so nice. Even the other guests, everyone was having a great time. We will be back.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Tomato Soup

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Mel's Drive-In

4.1(22 reviews)

9.7 mi

Living in the Catalina area, I can't think of a better place for a cheap date. But that's just the…read moreprices, this place is a gem and it serves up one great hamburger. Frys? They have a very generous helping and everything is served hot and fresh as each order is made to order. Decor is straight out of the 60's, but the ladies running the shoe keep it nice and clean. I had a double cheeseburger totally dressed, mountain of fries and a strawberry shake for only $14. Well worth the drive.

Drove from Oro valley but unfortunately their fryers were broken so not much left on the menu. We…read moreleft! Suggest you always call first before heading to Mel's. No alternative lunch places so lots of driving for nothing.

Double cheeseburger

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Reese's Cyclone

Chaparral Convenience Store

4.0(9 reviews)

0.4 mi

Absolutely the best burgers, fries in north Tucson. Don't…read moreexpect the place to look good but know the place makes great Food! The place is clean but older. Nice people and prices are very good.

My husband and any of his riding buddies that he brings there rave about the burgers. They are as…read moreif you stopped at a neighborhood backyard burger good. I love the fried okra! Takes a bit of time to prepare but worth the wait since it's seriously home mase

You can beat the quality and price for sure

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The Preserve Restaurant

3.8(45 reviews)

5.9 mi

My wife and I had dinner at the Preserve on Sept. 13th. The service was very good. My wife had…read morethe salmon dish and I had the barramundi. Both were excellently prepared. Highly recommended and we will return. The view at 5pm was spectacular.

The food is excelente, prices reasonable. The environment is great. The view is great.read more

Entry and gather in front of fireplace for a glass of wine

Views of the Catalina Mountains and Fine Dining

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The Preserve Clubhouse

The Views Restaurant

3.8(163 reviews)

14.0 mi

Starts with welcoming ambiance and greeting. The servers are well trained and competent. The menu…read morehas something for everyone and really encourages trying new things (you won't be disappointed). Prices are good.

We've eaten here several times. You'd thino it would be hard to screw up breakfast, but they…read moremanaged. I ordered chilaquiles. They served me a plate of tortilla chips smeared with a little red sauce (the "chili") and eggs. I spoke to the server but all she did was offer me a comment card. Another time I ordered a French dip. The au jus looked like dish water with oil floating on it. A 3rd time, our service was really slow. Not giving them a 4th chance, obviously.

Interior

Shrimp cocktail, nachos, and sliders

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Phat Flavors

4.7(9 reviews)

9.7 mi

Great place for lunch in San Manuel!…read more We were pleasantly surprised when we came upon Phat Flavors. Super clean, super inviting and quality food. The owners are really nice and are doing a great job. Breakfast served all day so my guy had biscuits and gravy with bacon and scrambled eggs with cheese along with a side of hashbrowns. I tasted his biscuits and gravy and I fell in love with them. Super buttery biscuits and a gravy that is light and not overpowering. Hashbrowns were just meh and the bacon was thin and while still tasty, not the best quality and thickness. I had a bowl of pork green chile and when I ordered, was warned that this batch was spicy. Boy, that green chile was no joke! Very delicious and super spicy.....had me sweating! I guess it's not typically that hot but we all know you can't control the heat in green chiles. Fine by me because I like spicy. The female owner (wish I had gotten her name) was very friendly and open when we had a few questions for her. Prices are great and the food is really good. Like I said, a very pleasant surprise!

I always enjoyed making trips to San Manuel and to my surprise there was a new restaurant to try…read more Nice clean and very friendly environment, great service, and I got a delicious 2 eggs breakfast with hash browns, sourdough toast and sausage patties for only $8. Definitely check the place out it totally worth the trip!

Awesome Neon

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Sammy's Mexican Grill

3.8(241 reviews)

10.9 mi

Great little family-owned business serving up delicious food at a very reasonable price. The…read moreservice is warm and genuinely friendly, and the view of the Catalina Mountains makes an already enjoyable stop even better. What really adds character to the place is the story behind it. Sammy came to America from El Salvador in search of opportunity and built a life and business here. You'll notice plenty of patriotic and MAGA decor around the restaurant, which reflects his own views and appreciation for the country he now calls home. Good food, fair prices, friendly people, a beautiful Arizona view, and a local family working hard to build something of their own. That's the kind of place I'm happy to support.

Stopped by Sammy's Mexican Grill with my wife while we were out visiting some shops around…read moreCatalina, and we're really glad we did. This place has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere and is tucked into a beautiful part of town. The decor inside was awesome and made the whole place feel comfortable and inviting from the second we walked in. My wife ordered the chimichanga and it was huge -- looked absolutely delicious and came out piping hot. I got the MAGA Burger because I was in the mood for some serious comfort food, and that burger delivered. The patties were juicy, the food was fresh and hot, and the bacon crumbled between the patties and melted together with the cheese was honestly an awesome surprise. The fries were just as good. Sammy himself was a really nice guy, and the rest of the wait staff we met were friendly and welcoming too. No matter your political views, the food here is flat-out good. I also appreciated all the signs supporting our troops throughout the restaurant. If you're passing through Catalina and want a good meal in a relaxed little spot, this place is definitely worth stopping at.

Inside dining

MAGA burger and French fries.

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Sitting area

Rancheros Market

4.6(107 reviews)

11.2 mi

This place is so good!! If I lived in the area this would be a regular stop for us. We picked up…read moreasada and chicken to bbq. Delicious! My son got pork belly and it was so good. Would definitely return. 10/4/26

What a gem of a meat market and full market too . Small Mexican restaurant but close at six missed…read moreit though . Fresh flour and corn tortillas . Will be our new stop going to Tuson .

Salsa Verde so delicious

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Free samples, guacamole, salsas, beef jerky

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Janae C.

2 years ago

I don't support business that support domestic violence or PEOPLE don't believe that THERE FAMILY SHOULD ALSO PAY FOR THEIR ACTIONS #justiceforzm read more

Justina A.

2 years ago

Imagine your son being a women beater ps the food was cold and underwhelming. Well since it needs 85 characters. Yall are gonna burn in hell

Donald L.

10 years ago

Great food, great food, great food. Small, small, small. Always busy; full of regular locals. A little run down, but who cares.

Angel B.

2 years ago

Woman beater supporter pos . .

Kate L.

1 year ago

Not open mondays --- the hours are incorrect. Save yourself a trip. Most things in oracle are closed mondays..

Bryson M.

2 years ago

sons a ducking murderer and his parents paid his bail duck this place take your money that has some murals

S S.

7 years ago

Great place to find good Mexican food at a reasonable price.

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