ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥

It's the beginning of June and dozens of incoming freshmen student-athletes are flocking in to not only prepare for summer workouts, but enroll in classes and get their feet at the UA. 

When they aren't studying or working out, the newest Wildcats might be seeking a bite to eat. And there are so many options to choose from.

ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s food scene has grown exponentially over the last decade and while the Old Pueblo is known for its plethora of must-eat Mexican food spots, whatever taste an out-of-town recruit is looking for can more than likely be found a short drive from campus.

On Monday, The Wildcaster sent out a asking for local food recommendations for incoming freshmen, and these were the results: 

Style of food: Sandwiches, slushees (flavor of the month is Orange Dream) and ranch fries

Closest locations to UA campus: 2470 N Campbell Ave, 1400 N Stone Ave, 2510 E Speedway Blvd

Style of food: Mexican

Location: 1813 S 4th Ave

Fun fact: Former U.S. president Bill Clinton ate at Mi Nidito on Feb. 25, 1999. Following Clinton's meal, the restaurant honored him with an item on the menu known as the President's Plate, which includes a bean tostada, birria taco, chile relleno, chicken enchilada and a beef tamale.  

Style of food:Ìý²Ñ±ð³æ¾±³¦²¹²Ô

³¢´Ç³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:Ìý2456 N. Mosaic Drive

Fun fact: Was featured on Bobby Flay's Throwdown on Food Network in 2010.

Style of food: Mexican

Locations near UA campus: 2480 N Oracle Rd, 5201 S 12th Ave

Fun fact: The owner, Daniel Contreras, opened up his first hot dog stand in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ in 1993. Now his restaurant is known for its bacon-wrapped Sonoran hot dogs. 

Style: Mexican

Location: 2680 N 1st Ave

Style of food: Bakery, sandwiches

Closest location to UA: 3026 N Campbell Ave, Post TSA security at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ International Airport

Style of food: Burgers, comfort food, late-night grub downtown

Location: 312 E Congress St

Style of food: Fried chicken, shrimp and steak fingers with fries

Locations closest to UA: 2545 N Campbell Ave, 2712 E 22nd St

Style of food: Pizza, wings, salads

Location: 870 E University Blvd

Style of food: Pub, pizza, salad, wings

Location: 874 E University Blvd

Style of food: Breakfast, comfort

Location closest to UA campus: 3073 N Campbell Ave

Style of food: Seafood, bar

Location closest to UA campus: 2033 E Speedway Blvd

Style of food: Southwestern breakfast

Location closest to UA campus: 2970 N Campbell Ave

Fun fact: Was featured on Food Network's You Gotta' Eat Here. 

Style of food: Deli

Location: 754 E Grant Road

Style of food: Chicken wings

Location: 5004 E Broadway Blvd

Style of food: Steak, barbecue

Location: 4851 E Benson Highway

Fun fact: Comedian Adam Sandler at at Silver Saddle the last time he was in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥. Former presidential republican candidate Ben Carson also ate there. 

Style of food: Teppanyaki steak, seafood, sushi

Location: 6091 N Oracle Rd

Style of food: Italian

Location: 434 N 4th Ave

Style of food: Mexican

Closest location to UA campus: 311 N Court Ave