Tito & Pep
Chef John Martinez’s mesquite-fired neighborhood spot, often named by local diners as Tucson’s best restaurant.
A contemporary neighborhood restaurant centered on mesquite wood-fired cooking. Using cilantro, roasted chiles and lime, it brings out the flavors of Tucson and the American Southwest. Popular dishes include grilled octopus, California bay scallops, mesquite-grilled pork chop and steak skewers, and the olive oil cake dessert is highly praised. Chef John Martinez was once a James Beard semifinalist. Dinner is served daily, with brunch on weekends. Main courses cost about US$25–40. Tables are hard to get on the day, so book ahead. Located on the east end of Speedway Boulevard; you’ll need a car.
Opening hours
Dinner daily 17:00–21:00; weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday 11:00–14:00
Nearby sights
- Tucson Botanical Gardens
- Reid Park Zoo
- Fourth Avenue
- Barrio Viejo
- Mission Garden
- DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
- Sentinel Peak (A Mountain)
- Pima Air & Space Museum & Boneyard Tour