Visiting Barrio Centro, 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 Mexican spot to a sports bar.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Barrio Centro, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Mariscos Chihuahua
Topping the list is Mariscos Chihuahua, a spot to score tacos, soups and fish and chips. Located at 2902 E. 22nd St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 32 reviews on Yelp.
When it comes to the menu, the family-owned restaurant offers entrees such as fish fllets, served with french fries, salad and rice, shrimp plates, chicken dishes and fish, shrimp and chicken tacos. Consider the filete a la Veracruz, which comes with two fish fillets sauteed with tomato, onion, green peppers, olives, green peas and jalapeños, and the camarones culichi with shrimp sauteed in house spices served in a creamy green sauce.
2. Lucky Wishbone
Next up is Lucky Wishbone, a spot to score chicken wings, situated at 2712 E. 22nd St. With four stars out of 23 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Comfort food dominates the menu at the Lucky Wishbone, which serves fried chicken tenders, sandwiches, burgers, shrimp and other options. Chicken wings come in honey, barbecue, hot, garlic parm and mild flavors. For sides, look for french fries, onion rings, coleslaw and potato salad. Make sure to save room for strawberry cheesecake or cookies and cream cake.
3. Wooden Nickel
Dive bar Wooden Nickel, which offers burgers and tacos, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1908 S. Country Club Road, four stars out of 12 reviews.
The sports bar features pool tables, big-screen TVs to catch all the biggest games and traditional pub fare. On the menu, expect to find fish and chips, burgers, wings (in hot, barbecue, raspberry chipotle, garlic parm, naked and teriyaki flavors) and hot and cold sandwiches.
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