Explore the 5 most popular spots in Tucson's Miramonte neighborhood

Explore the 5 most popular spots in Tucson's Miramonte neighborhoodPhoto: Fronimo's Greek Cafe/Yelp
Hoodline
Published on July 03, 2019

Visiting Miramonte, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Tucson neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Greek restaurant to a music store.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Miramonte, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Fronimo's Greek Cafe

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Topping the list is Greek and Mediterranean spot Fronimo's Greek Cafe. Located at 3242 E. Speedway Blvd., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 186 reviews on Yelp.

On the menu, expect to find chicken and veggie gyros, souvlaki, a Greek burger and falafel sandwiches. Off the house specials portion of the menu, look for the Athenian chicken (baked with lemon and Greek spices and served with rice pilaf or fries, a dinner salad and grilled pita) and the pastitsio (layers of pasta, meat sauce and a creamy sauce). 

2. Bookmans Entertainment Exchange

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Next up is Bookmans Entertainment Exchange, a spot to score books, magazines and musical instruments, situated at 3330 E. Speedway Blvd. With four stars out of 99 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

The dog-friendly shop also buys used books, music, movies, video games, electronics, housewares and more. 

3. Sew Hip

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Fabric store and specialty school Sew Hip, which offers art supplies and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3400 E. Speedway Blvd., Suite 120, five stars out of 15 reviews.

Sew Hip offers cutting tools, bag hardware, bags, buttons, garment fabric and patterns, art kits, marking tools, thread and more. Also, look out for sewing classes and events. 

4. Zia Record Exchange

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Zia Record Exchange, a spot to score music and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 64 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3370 E. Speedway Blvd. to see for yourself.

Stop by Zia Record Exchange to pick up the latest Black Keys album on vinyl, the latest movie releases on DVD or blue-ray and non-fiction books, as well as a variety of accessories — from coffee mugs to arcade games. 

5. Bashful Bandit

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Check out Bashful Bandit, which has earned four stars out of 15 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bar at 3686 E. Speedway Blvd.

Grab a cold beer or cocktail while racking up a game of pool or catching the latest big game. The bar also offers a daily happy hour featuring both domestic and premium beers.


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