Welcome to Menlo Park!
Neighborhoods
This area, as part of the Santa Cruz basin when it flowed, was home to the earliest inhabitants of Tucson and is the longest continuously inhabited area in the state.
Now home to the Mercado San Augustine and Caterpillar headquarters, Menlo Park is on the rise and full of great things to do, eat and see. From neighborhood originals to the hottest new food and beverage trends and even some fine dining, you can stick to the hood if you would like.
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Menlo Park
This area, as part of the Santa Cruz basin when it flowed, was home to the earliest inhabitants of Tucson and is the longest continuously inhabited area in the state.
Now home to the Mercado San Augustine and Caterpillar headquarters, Menlo Park is on the rise and full of great things to do, eat and see. From neighborhood originals to the hottest new food and beverage trends and even some fine dining, you can stick to the hood if you would like.
Quick Food
I’ve watched this place grow since I bought Linda in 2003, and it’s no surprise. Everything is delicious, freshly prepared and affordable. Beautful street tacos, burritos, tortas and the classic Sonoran Hot Dog (wrapped in bacon served in a grilled roll with beans and topped with like, everything). There’s also treats like Raspados and Escamoche, so if you walk to this nearby place you can justify having some sweets.
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Sonoran Delights Raspados
921 W Congress StI’ve watched this place grow since I bought Linda in 2003, and it’s no surprise. Everything is delicious, freshly prepared and affordable. Beautful street tacos, burritos, tortas and the classic Sonoran Hot Dog (wrapped in bacon served in a grilled roll with beans and topped with like, everything). There’s also treats like Raspados and Escamoche, so if you walk to this nearby place you can justify having some sweets.
Affordable, tasty and definitely not healthy, Pat’s has been slinging dogs and burgers and fries for decades in nearby Barrio Hollywood. The fries are thin and crispy and bountiful, and the chili is homemade.
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Pat's Chili Dogs
1202 W Niagara StAffordable, tasty and definitely not healthy, Pat’s has been slinging dogs and burgers and fries for decades in nearby Barrio Hollywood. The fries are thin and crispy and bountiful, and the chili is homemade.
Home to Shops and Restaurants like
Seis Tacos, This new taco shop in the Mercado always has long lines and serves a wide selection of tacos.
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Mercado San Augustin
100 South Avenida del ConventoHome to Shops and Restaurants like
Seis Tacos, This new taco shop in the Mercado always has long lines and serves a wide selection of tacos.
Sit Down
Great margaritas and a fairly priced menu with all of the Mexican classics you could wish for, prepared in traditional style. The front patio is a delight on a nice day.
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Taco Giro
610 N Grande AveGreat margaritas and a fairly priced menu with all of the Mexican classics you could wish for, prepared in traditional style. The front patio is a delight on a nice day.
Traditional Mexican Seafood dishes and some tasty inventions, like bacon wrapped shrimp or their shrimp diablo, in an incredibly tasty and firey sauce. Oh and the artwork!!!
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Mariscos Chihuahua Mexican Seafood Restaurant Tucson Best Mexican Tucson Authentic Ceviche
1009 N Grande AveTraditional Mexican Seafood dishes and some tasty inventions, like bacon wrapped shrimp or their shrimp diablo, in an incredibly tasty and firey sauce. Oh and the artwork!!!
Fine Dining
Agustin Kitchen
100 South Avenida del ConventoGastro-pub fare in an upscale setting.
Shopping
In addition to the kitchen and Seis, find a coffee shop, bakery and several boutique shops.
Two wonderful local owned antique shops are just west of the Mercado as well.
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Mercado San Augustin
100 South Avenida del ConventoIn addition to the kitchen and Seis, find a coffee shop, bakery and several boutique shops.
Two wonderful local owned antique shops are just west of the Mercado as well.
Groceries
Food City
2950 S 6th AveMore traditional Mexican food market, affordable and convenient.
Safeway
1940 E Broadway BlvdSmall but well supplied store with all your regular grocery needs.
Sightseeing
Drive or hike up for an incredible view of Tucson. Hours for car access are beginning to be limited so check first if you plan to drive.
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Sentinel Peak Park (“A” fjall)
1001 Sentinel Peak Rd SDrive or hike up for an incredible view of Tucson. Hours for car access are beginning to be limited so check first if you plan to drive.
A beautiful hike up a local hill, moderately difficult and no dogs are allowed.
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Tumamoc Hill
A beautiful hike up a local hill, moderately difficult and no dogs are allowed.
This plaster tribute to the stations of the cross is a unique and surprising little nook in our neighborhood, right near the park on Bonita east of Linda.
Garden of Gethsemane
602 W Congress StThis plaster tribute to the stations of the cross is a unique and surprising little nook in our neighborhood, right near the park on Bonita east of Linda.
Runs on both sides, all the way to 22nd in the south and up to almost Oro Valley in the north. Great for a run or bike ride and bikes are for rent at the Mercado and on Bonita by the park.
Santa Cruz River
Runs on both sides, all the way to 22nd in the south and up to almost Oro Valley in the north. Great for a run or bike ride and bikes are for rent at the Mercado and on Bonita by the park.