Tucson
Sonic Drive-In

Sonic Drive-In

Eat Local in Tucson

3.8 2,093 Google reviews$10–20

+1 520 888 47 693800 N 1st Ave, Tucson, Arizona 85719 · Campus Farm

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Where to find them

3800 N 1st Ave, Tucson, Arizona 85719

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About

For more than 60 years, SONIC, America’s Drive-In has built the ultimate dining experience with our drive-in restaurants and we proudly serve our guests in Tucson, AZ. We did it by sticking to what made drive-ins so popular in the first place: made-to-order American classics, signature menu items, and speedy service from friendly Carhops full of fun and personality. Cruise on over to us at 3800 North First Avenue for the ultimate SONIC experience!

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Drive-through
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom

Hours

Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours

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