Everyone that contributes to Tucson Foodie, whether they're a writer, photographer, videographer, etc., is asked a common question: "Where should I eat in Tucson?"
Al Pastor Tacos at La Chaiteria (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Now, all of us have eaten at many restaurants throughout the city but it's impossible for everyone to visit all of 'em. So, this year, the team is excited to visit places they haven't had a chance to stop by yet — our own personal bucket lists for 2023.
Addie Ibarra
Cevapi and Cockta at Chef Alisah's Restaurant (Credit: Taylor Noel Photography)
Chef Alisah's Restaurant
barbata
Blue Front (opening very soon)
By The Bucket
La Chaiteria
Cocteleria La Palma Mariscos Y Mas
Indian Twist
Salsa Verde
The Union Jack
The Persian Room (I've already been here but I can't stop thinking about it)
Tita! Tita!
Tooley's Cafe
Chrissy Mance
Happy hour at Good Oak Bar (Credit: Adam Lehrman)
Good Oak Bar
barbata
Snake & Barrel (yes, they’re all bars)
Da'Lice Shepard
Filet mignon special at Wild Garlic Grill (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Wild Garlic Grill (I used to go to the old location on First Avenue, but I am drooling to get into the north location this year)
Two Hands Corn Dogs (I’ve been waiting for the hype to come down, but I’m ready now)
Mojo Cuban Kitchen & Rum Bar (I’ve waited my whole life for something good to happen and sustain in this space)
eHotPot (COVID tried to stop this place from rising to the top, but here they are)
The Coronet Market Cafe (I’ve been to Coronet many times, but never during the day and after drooling over cafe photos all year, I refuse to let any more time come between me and this perfectly crafted breakfast menu)
Hannah Hernandez
Chef Tyler Fenton in the Kitchen at BATA (Photo by Anna Smirnova)
BATA
Queen Sheba Restaurant and Market
Bun Dock
India Oven
Agustin Kitchen
Penca
Fatman Kitchen
Seven Cups
The Neighborhood DWT
Yamato Japanese Restaurant
Anita Street Market
Sher-e-Punjab
Jessie Mance
Cacio e pepe at CERES (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Ceres
Noodleholics
Zio Peppe
Tacos Apson
El Taco Rustico
Taqueria Pico De Gallo (when they reopen/more info)
Fatman kitchen
Karunas (haven’t been since reopen)
Mark Whittaker
Chicken Mole at El Torero (Credit: Jackie Tran)
I've been super lucky to try a lot of amazing food from new and well-established eateries, but one that I absolutely have on my list is El Torero. So many friends, including a few of my Tucson Foodie teammates, have instructed me to do so. Everything there looks amazing and I plan on setting aside an afternoon to take it all in. In my belly!
Otherwise, I just want to ride the 2023 food wave and see where it takes me. That and to get back to Snake & Barrel and sip Whiskey Del Bac in the dark underground.
Matt Sterner
CowPig Burger (Photo by Mark Whittaker)
CowPig food truck
Mojo Cuban Kitchen & Rum Bar
FireTruck Pizza Company
Chef Maria Mazon's new menu atBorderlands Brewing Company (2500 E. Sixth St.)
By the Bucket (and I want to attempt to eat it in my car while driving)
The Hoppy Vine
Blue Front (opening soon)
Muncheez food truck
Ten55 Brewing Company (wherever the new location ends up)
Puro Ice
The Blacktop Grill (new spot at Dillinger Brewing Company)
