After our visit to the Visitor Center and the Etherton, we hopped on the downtown Sunlink tram. Tucson, like some other cities has made the tram free - keeping the number of cars down and allowing UA students free transport to and from the school. We were happy to hop on and take it to Fourth Avenue, a district known for quirky shops, galleries and restaurants. It reminded me of the East Village in the old days , but with a Western twist.
Our goal was Boca Tacos, where Top Chef contestant Maria Mazon says she’s blending Sonoran and Arizonan cuisine. The outside dining area was pleasant (helped by overhead heaters on a chilly day).
The bathroom offers a crash course on essential Spanish vocabulary and cuisine:
