Spring has officially sprung at Contigo Latin Kitchen. Beginning on Sunday, March 6, the restaurant will be offering a brunch menu, which can be enjoyed indoors or outside in the new patio area, too.
Following its debut on Sunday, the brunch menu will be available every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) from 9 – 11 a.m. In the vein of the dinner menu, the brunch bites reflect the same flavors of Spanish fusion cuisine that’s made Contigo a popular dining destination in the Catalina Foothills.
The South American-inspired restaurant has gone through a few updates during the past year, including its new bar and lounge seating and the patio dining area — panoramic views of the city included.
Contigo owner Deb Tenino, who’s also the owner of Locale, believes that her guests will welcome weekend brunch with open arms (and an open appetite, too).
“This is something we’ve been wanting to do for a long time, and now with the addition of 50 seats in our beautiful new patio,” said Tenino. “We are excited to add brunch to our offerings. It’s a great way to welcome the season.”
The bunch menu is packed with loads of flavors, including dishes like Chilaquiles, Huevos Benedictos, and Tortilla Espanol. The new additions fit in nicely with its lunch offerings like the Tostada Salmon, El Cubano, or the Short Rib Taco.
On top of that, Platos de Fruta and yummy pastry selections made fresh from the bakery at Locale, Contigo’s sister restaurant in midtown Tucson, will be on-hand, as well as a diverse selection of brunch cocktails, coffee drinks, and side dishes like house-made chorizo, Patatas Bravas, and more.
Reservations aren’t required but if you’re in the mood for planning ahead, call (520) 299-1540 or reserve your seats online.
Contigo Latin Kitchen Brunch Menu
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Platos de Fruta ($10) – Fresh fruit, local honey
Pan Dulces ($16) – Pastry Selection from Locale Bakery and Cal’s Bakeshop
Las Favoritas ($8)
Guacamole with Queso Fresco ($12)
Desayuno (Breakfast)
Chilaquiles ($12) – Corn Tortillas, Red or Green Salsa, Queso fresco, Crema, Cilantro
Dinner is offered Tuesday – Sunday from 5 – 9 p.m. and brunch is on Saturday and Sunday from 9 – 11 a.m.
Contigo Latin Kitchen is located at 3770 E Sunrise Dr. on the grounds of the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa. For more information, call (520) 299-1540 or visit eatatcontigo.com.Â
At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
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