Welcome to the Zendo Oasis

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Welcome to the Zendo Oasis

Food scene

Great Thai food. A little pricey, but really good!
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Bangkok Cafe
2511 E Speedway Blvd
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Great Thai food. A little pricey, but really good!
It's a Greek dive, but delicious. The owner is like the soup Nazi on Seinfeld. He can be gruff, but if you can get past it, you'll love the food. Maybe that's not fair, sometimes he's a pussy cat. It all depends on the day. If I were you, I'd take my chances and enjoy whatever comes.
Santorini Greek Cafe
2545 East Speedway Boulevard
It's a Greek dive, but delicious. The owner is like the soup Nazi on Seinfeld. He can be gruff, but if you can get past it, you'll love the food. Maybe that's not fair, sometimes he's a pussy cat. It all depends on the day. If I were you, I'd take my chances and enjoy whatever comes.
Great burgers, a mountain of fries. Many sauces. What's not to like?
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Graze Premium Burgers
2721 E Speedway Blvd
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Great burgers, a mountain of fries. Many sauces. What's not to like?
Fantastic salads!
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Choice Greens
2829 E Speedway Blvd
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Fantastic salads!
There's a nighttime scene here with a bar inside, movies, popcorn, and food trucks outside. Check it out. It's one of the only video rental businesses still in operation.
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Casa Video
2905 E Speedway Blvd
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There's a nighttime scene here with a bar inside, movies, popcorn, and food trucks outside. Check it out. It's one of the only video rental businesses still in operation.
It's Istanbul, not Constantinople! If you love Mediterranian food, you found your spot. Great vegetarian options.
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Istanbul Mediterranean Cuisine & Bar
2945 E Speedway Blvd
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It's Istanbul, not Constantinople! If you love Mediterranian food, you found your spot. Great vegetarian options.
This is where Tucsonans go for tortillas. They are so good, you can actually see through them. No joke! If you want a truly authentic Mexican food experience with NO frills, but great food, check it out.
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St Mary's Mexican Food
1030 W St Marys Rd
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This is where Tucsonans go for tortillas. They are so good, you can actually see through them. No joke! If you want a truly authentic Mexican food experience with NO frills, but great food, check it out.
Some of the best Mexican food found in Tucson. You'll wait to be seated (unless you're Bill Clinton) but it's worth it.
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Mi Nidito
1813 S 4th Ave
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Some of the best Mexican food found in Tucson. You'll wait to be seated (unless you're Bill Clinton) but it's worth it.
Off the beaten path and way down on the Southside. But if you're feeling adventurous, try the Crossroads. It's one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. I've been going there since the '80s.
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Crossroads Restaurant
2602 S 4th Ave
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Off the beaten path and way down on the Southside. But if you're feeling adventurous, try the Crossroads. It's one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. I've been going there since the '80s.
Amazing Japanese food. One of the best-kept secrets in Tucson.
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Yoshimatsu Japanese Eatery
2741 N Campbell Ave
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Amazing Japanese food. One of the best-kept secrets in Tucson.
This is a vibrant open-air courtyard is lined with shops, restaurants, and services that embody the Tucson vibe. Eat, drink, shop, relax & enjoy the many special events such as our Thursday afternoon farmers market and weekend brunch.
The Mercado Shopping Center
17075 Bernardo Center Drive
This is a vibrant open-air courtyard is lined with shops, restaurants, and services that embody the Tucson vibe. Eat, drink, shop, relax & enjoy the many special events such as our Thursday afternoon farmers market and weekend brunch.
Best wood-fired pizza in town!
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Time Market
444 E University Blvd
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Best wood-fired pizza in town!
A specialty grocery store and sit-down restaurant. It's under new management, but the location is historic.
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Flora's Market Run
2513 E 6th St
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A specialty grocery store and sit-down restaurant. It's under new management, but the location is historic.
Truly a historic restaurant in the heart of the 4th Avenue district. If you can, eat outside on the patio.
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Caruso's
434 N 4th Ave
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Truly a historic restaurant in the heart of the 4th Avenue district. If you can, eat outside on the patio.
If you're into Ramen, the amazing restaurant is within walking distance of the Zendo. Enjoy!
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Raijin Ramen
2955 E Speedway Blvd
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If you're into Ramen, the amazing restaurant is within walking distance of the Zendo. Enjoy!
The Screamery is about the best ice cream you'll ever eat. And, the best (or worst) part, it's only a 5-minute walk from the Zendo.
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The Screamery (Speedway Location)
2545 E Speedway Blvd
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The Screamery is about the best ice cream you'll ever eat. And, the best (or worst) part, it's only a 5-minute walk from the Zendo.

City/town information

This little town is a hidden gem. It's an artists' community. And there's a great golf course and birdwatching down there too. The best-kept secret in Tubac, however, is the newly opened Tubac Ranch, 80 Kenyon Ranch Rd, Tubac, 85646. Ask me about it.
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Tubac
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This little town is a hidden gem. It's an artists' community. And there's a great golf course and birdwatching down there too. The best-kept secret in Tubac, however, is the newly opened Tubac Ranch, 80 Kenyon Ranch Rd, Tubac, 85646. Ask me about it.

Sightseeing

If you love birdwatching and hiking, plus almost year-round water in the desert don't miss Madera Canyon.
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Madera Canyon
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If you love birdwatching and hiking, plus almost year-round water in the desert don't miss Madera Canyon.
Texas Canyon is a scenic destination or a great stop to have lunch on the way to the Chiricahua Mountains.
Texas Canyon
Texas Canyon is a scenic destination or a great stop to have lunch on the way to the Chiricahua Mountains.
It's 20 to 30 degrees cooler on top of this favorite Tucson getaway. Hiking and camping await those who take the short 1-hr trip up the mountain north of Tucson.
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Mount Lemmon
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It's 20 to 30 degrees cooler on top of this favorite Tucson getaway. Hiking and camping await those who take the short 1-hr trip up the mountain north of Tucson.
This is where Tucsonans go to get wet and have fun during the summer monsoon season. Note that there's a fee to park and take the tram.
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Sabino Canyon rekreationområde
5700 North Sabino Canyon Road
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This is where Tucsonans go to get wet and have fun during the summer monsoon season. Note that there's a fee to park and take the tram.
It's a hike to the top. But what a view. There are no roads in this wilderness area as evidence of there being more bears and mountain lions in the Rincons than anywhere else in the lower 48 states. Don't worry though, they're more afraid of you. Go for it!
Rincon Peak
It's a hike to the top. But what a view. There are no roads in this wilderness area as evidence of there being more bears and mountain lions in the Rincons than anywhere else in the lower 48 states. Don't worry though, they're more afraid of you. Go for it!
Water flows here in abundance after a good summer rain. If you go, just note clothing is sometimes optional.
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Tanque Verde Falls
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Water flows here in abundance after a good summer rain. If you go, just note clothing is sometimes optional.
Don't miss this world-class Tucson attraction. If you're interested in learning about the Sonoran Desert and its inhabitants this is a must-see. Our family has been there dozens of times and we still love it.
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney Rd
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Don't miss this world-class Tucson attraction. If you're interested in learning about the Sonoran Desert and its inhabitants this is a must-see. Our family has been there dozens of times and we still love it.
THE place to go at sunset is Saguaro National Monument West.
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Gates Pass Scenic Lookout
7799 W Gates Pass Rd
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THE place to go at sunset is Saguaro National Monument West.

Especially for bicyclists

The Loop is comprised of more than 136 miles of paved pathways and bike lanes have already been completed with additional trails to come. The Loop extends through unincorporated Pima County, Marana, Oro Valley, Tucson, and South Tucson.
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The Loop Trail
Chuck Huckelberry Loop
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The Loop is comprised of more than 136 miles of paved pathways and bike lanes have already been completed with additional trails to come. The Loop extends through unincorporated Pima County, Marana, Oro Valley, Tucson, and South Tucson.
For serious bikers who want to plug themselves into the vibrant biking scene in Tucson
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Fair Wheel Bikes
1110 E 6th St
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For serious bikers who want to plug themselves into the vibrant biking scene in Tucson

Vegan

Amazing Latin-inspired vegan fair. Tumerico also has a location on East 6th Street
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Tumerico on 4th. Ave
402 East 4th Street
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Amazing Latin-inspired vegan fair. Tumerico also has a location on East 6th Street
A long-time Tucson favorite vegan restaurant. It's been in operation way before veganism caught on. They do it right at Lovin Spoonfuls.
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Lovin' Spoonfuls Vegan Restaurant
2990 N Campbell Ave
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A long-time Tucson favorite vegan restaurant. It's been in operation way before veganism caught on. They do it right at Lovin Spoonfuls.
If you're downtown and want vegan, go here.
Urban Fresh
73 E Pennington St
If you're downtown and want vegan, go here.

Coffee lovers

Great coffee, close to the Zendo
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Cartel Coffee Lab
2516 N Campbell Ave
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Great coffee, close to the Zendo
This place has a great industrial vibe.
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Presta Coffee Roasters
100 South Avenida del Convento
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This place has a great industrial vibe.
Yellow Brick Coffee is a local chain that has been around the scene in Tucson for some time now. It's a little out of the way, but is known for their involvement in the community.
Yellow Brick Coffee
3220 S Dodge Blvd
Yellow Brick Coffee is a local chain that has been around the scene in Tucson for some time now. It's a little out of the way, but is known for their involvement in the community.
Raging Safe Coffee Roasters just might be Tucson’s oldest specialty cafe having been on the scene for over two decades and going strong. The beans here are hand-roasted on site and guests can choose to purchase a bag of their beans too. It's the closest, most awesome coffee house close to the Zendo. I love this place.
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Raging Sage Coffee Roasters
2458 N Campbell Ave
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Raging Safe Coffee Roasters just might be Tucson’s oldest specialty cafe having been on the scene for over two decades and going strong. The beans here are hand-roasted on site and guests can choose to purchase a bag of their beans too. It's the closest, most awesome coffee house close to the Zendo. I love this place.
Black Crown Coffee Co. is a specialty cafe that specializes in more flavourful coffees. With lots of space and seating in this hip cafe, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your coffee.
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Black Crown Coffee Company
4024 E Speedway Blvd
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Black Crown Coffee Co. is a specialty cafe that specializes in more flavourful coffees. With lots of space and seating in this hip cafe, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your coffee.