Where to Eat During Tucson Meet Yourself 2023

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Brazil
• Colombia

Festival Menu

• Arepas
• Empanadas
• Buñuelos
• Pan de Bono
• Pasteles de Yuca
• Acai Fruit Bowls

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Ukraine

Festival Menu

• Ukrainian Borscht ($5) Cabbage, tomato, beets, potatoes, carrots, & onion soup; served hot with sour cream; can be made vegan
• Vareniki [pierogi] ($10) Potato & onion dumplings; served with caramelized onions & sour cream; can be made vegan
• Pelmeni [pierogi] ($12) Ground beef & pork dumplings; served with white vinegar & sour cream
• Piroshki ($6) Baked buns stuffed with filling; fried cabbage or potato & onion; vegetarian
• Uzvar ($5) Traditional Ukrainian drink made out of dried fruits & honey
• Nalysnyky ($6) Crepes with jam
• Makovniki ($6) Poppy seed pastry filled with butter

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Puerto Rico

Festival Menu

• Boricua Nachos ($13) Plantain chips, roasted pork
• Empanada Sampler, 3pc. ($12) One beef, one chicken, one guava & cheese
• BBQ Pincho ($6) Chicken skewer, garlic bread
• Jefe Bowl ($14) Roasted pork, pigeon pea rice
• Carne Frita con Mofongo ($14) Fried pork chunks w/ garlic-mashed plantain
• Pastel ($5)
• Passion Fruit Juice ($5)
• Puerto Rican Sodas ($3)

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• France

Festival Menu

• French Cinnamon Twists, 3pc. ($6)
• Chocolate Croissant ($7)
• Almond Croissant ($8)
• Chocolate Caramel Tart ($8)
• Petite Kouign Amann ($9)
• Sparkling French Lemonade ($5)
• Yellow Brick Coffee ($4)

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Tohono O'odham
• Indigenous

Festival Menu

• Indian Burger ($15) Hamburger patty w/ lettuce, cheese, tomato, green chile strips, ketchup, mayo & mustard on a popover
• Red Chile Indian Taco ($14) Red Chile meat w/ beans, lettuce, cheese and tomato on a popover
• Ground Beef Indian Taco ($13) Ground beef w/ beans, lettuce, tomato, &cheese on a popover
• Red Chile & Bean Popover ($12)
• Red Chile Popover ($11)
• Bean Indian Taco ($11) Beans, lettuce, tomato, & cheese on a popover
• Bean and Cheese Popover ($10)
• Honey & Powdered Sugar ($10)
• Strawberry & Powdered Sugar ($10)
• Chocolate & Powdered Sugar ($10)
• Honey OR Powdered Sugar ($9)
• Cinnamon Sugar ($9)
• Plain Popover ($7)
• Sweetened Cinnamon Tea ($4)

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Mexico
• Spain

Festival Menu

• Original Churro ($5)
• Filled Churro ($6)
• Small Churro Sundae ($10)
• Large Churro Sundae ($12)
• Small Strawberries & Cream ($10)
• Large Strawberries & Cream ($12)
• 1 Ice Cream Scoop ($5)
• 2 Ice cream Scoops ($7)
• Chamba Chai ($8)
• Hot Coffee ($6)
• Hot Chocolate ($6)
• Iced Coffee ($7)
• Frappe Coffee ($8)
• Milkshake ($8)
• Root Beer Float ($7)

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Colombia

Festival Menu

• Empanadas ($5) Fried corn masa turnovers filled w/ potatoes, rice, beef, & spices
• Arepas ($5) Corn cakes w/ butter & mozzarella cheese.
• Tropical Fruit Juice ($3)
• Cocadas ($2) Coconut clusters made w/ whole milk & sugar
• Colombian Coffee ($3)

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Mexico, Oaxaca

Festival Menu

• Tamal Oaxaqueño ($12) Topped with mole sauce & queso fresco
• Quesadilla De Flor De Calabaza ($10) Corn tortilla filled w/ queso oaxaca, zucchini, spinach, caramelized onions, & pumpkin blossoms; can be made vegan and gluten free
• Enchilada de Queso con Mole ($8) Corn tortillas filled w/ queso oaxaca; topped w/ mole sauce, queso fresco, and onions ($8)
• Side of Chapulines ($5)
• Jamaica ($5)
• Cucumber-Lime ($5)

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Tohono O'odham

Festival Menu

• Frybread ($12) w/ choice of red chili, green chili, beans, Indian Taco, honey, or powdered sugar

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• American South

Festival Menu

• Wings, 5pc. ($14) Served with fries or veggies, a sweet bread roll, and a ranch cup

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Egypt

Festival Menu

• Koshary
• Ful Medames
• Baklava
• Karkade

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Cuba

Festival Menu

• Various classic Caribbean dishes

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Mexico, Coahuila

Festival Menu

• Asada
• Pastor
• Tripa
• Cabrito
• Costilla Tacos
• Pineapple Slaw
• Nopal Salad
• Bean Salad
• Baked Potatoes
• Horchata
• Jamaica

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Mexico

Festival Menu

• Tacos al Pastor y Carne Asada
• Sonoran Hotdog
• Aguas Frescas:
  • Horchata
  • Jamaica

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Dominican Republic

Festival Menu

• Empanadas ($4 each)
  • Ground Meat
  • Shredded Chicken
  • Chorizo & Cheese
  • Green Chile & Cheese
  • Ham & Cheese
•  Fritos Con Salami ($10) Fried plantains w/ slices of fried salami
• [NEW] Chuleta Frita ($10) Fried pork chop
• [NEW] Rice & Meat ($12)
• NATURAL JUICES:
  • Guava, 16oz ($4)
  • Tamarind, 16oz ($4)
  • Morir Soñando,16oz ($5) Caribbean drink w/ milk, lime, & ice

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Persia

Festival Menu

• KASHK BADEMJON: This is the most well known and most delicious appetizer is Persian food. It’s made of sautéed eggplants, onion, garlic, dried mint. Persians enjoy this flavorful food as an appetizer, dip, or full meal. We serve it with pita bread. Vegetarian.
• CHICKEN KABOB: Chicken marinated in onions, saffron, garlic, olive oil, lots of Persian spices. Served as an open sandwich with fresh cut tomatoes, chopped onion and parsley, one whole pitta bread, and pickles.
• KABOB KOBIDE [also known as Looleh Kabob]: Combination of lamb and ground beef w/ Persian spices; served as an open sandwich on whole pita bread w/ fresh cut tomatoes, chopped onion, parsley, & pickles

• SAFFRON & PISTACHIO ICE CREAM: Loads of pistachios, rose water, buttermilk, and lots of saffron; unforgettable!
• PERSIAN BAKLAVA: Sheets of phyllo dough filled with combination of pistachios and almonds mixed with organic raw honey, cardamom, rose water, &butter

• PERSIAN BLACK TEA: served mild hot with a touch of cardamom and rose water; choice of sugar cubes and/or baklava
• SAFFRON SHARBAT: The most refreshing beverage in Persian culture; made of rose water, saffron, & chia seeds; sold out last year!

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Arabic

Festival Menu

• Shawarma chicken: Shredded chicken steak with garlic sauce and pickle, fries.
• Shawarma beef: Shredded beef steak with tahini, tomatoes and onions, fries.
• BBQ: Fried boneless chicken cubes with our signature BBQ sauce. Doritos chips and mozzarella cheese! and jalapeño, and fries.
• Creamy: Fried boneless chicken cubes with the creamy white sauce mushrooms and mozzarella cheese, fries.
• Pesto: Grilled boneless chicken cubes with creamy and pesto sauce and mozzarella cheese, fries.
• Fajita: Fried boneless chicken cubes with sweet pepper and onion and mayo and cheddar cheese, fries.
• Dynamite: Crispy fried chicken, dynamite sauce, green onion, fries.
• Buffalo Ranch: Fried boneless chicken cubes with ranch and buffalo, fries.
• Arizona Fries: Fried boneless chicken cubes with onion ring and mix cheese and AZ sauce and fries.
• New Delhi: Fried boneless chicken cubes with Indian sauce and cherry tomato and green onion and garlic, cheddar cheese and fries.
• Regular Fries: Served with cheese and sauce.
• Chicken over rice: Chicken over rice and tomato , lettuce, onion, and sauce with Arabic spices

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• African American

Festival Menu

• BBQ Rib Plates [ribs, beans, coleslaw, & slice of bread]
• BBQ Shredded Beef Sandwiches + bag of chips
• Peach Cobbler
• Sweet Potato Pie
• Southern Sweet Tea
• Red Kool-Aid

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• USA

Festival Menu

• Shaved Ice - 26 flavors [incl. two sugar free options]
  • Featuring:
    • Le Hing Powder & Snow Capping (from Hawaii)
    • Chamoy on top (from the Southwest)
    • New Compostable Cups
•  Prepackaged Snacks ($1)

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Brazil
• Colombia

Festival Menu

• Arepas

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Brazil
• Colombia

Festival Menu

• Arepas

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• USA

Festival Menu

• KETTLE CORN: Small ($6), Med. ($9), Large ($12)
• COTTON CANDY ($6)

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Africa, Congo

Festival Menu

• Peanut Butter Chicken
• Rice
• Fried Plantain Banana
• Beignet
• Fufu
• Vegetable Rice
• Pondu [spinach]

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Laos

Festival Menu

• Veggie Egg Roll ($3) Cabbage, carrot, onions, celery, rice noodles.
• Sticky Rice ($4)
• Papaya Salad ($4) Green papaya mixed with seasoning
• Veggie Fried Rice ($4) Rice and mixed vegetables
• Larb Chicken ($4) Diced chicken breasts with seasoning
• Chicken Sticks ($4) Chicken breast on a stick
• Laos Sweet Tea ($4)

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Mexico

Festival Menu

• CARNE ASADA TACOS
• QUESADILLAS
• NACHOS
• RED & GREEN CHILE
• BEANS & RICE
• HORCHATA & CINNAMON TEA

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Mexico

Festival Menu

• AGUAS FRESCAS, 20 oz. ($3.50) w/ natural flavors:
  • Horchata
  • Limonada
  • Jamaica
  • Piña
  • Tamarindo
  • Mango
  • Sandía

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Filipino, Pacific Islander

Festival Menu

• Pancit ($7) Filipino Stir-fry Noodles w/ chicken & vegetables
• Lumpia ($6) Filipino-style eggrolls with ground beef & minced vegetables
• Chicken Skewer Plate ($12) Filipino BBQ skewers & rice
• Fried Adobo Wings Plate ($11) Filipino adobo-marinated fried chicken wings with rice & pickled veggies
• Siomai ($5) Steamed dumplings with ground pork and beef with minced vegetables
• White Chocolate Chip Ube Cookies ($6) purple yam with white chocolate chip
• Palamig, 14 oz. ($2) Traditional Filipino sweet, chilled beverage (Pineapple or Calamansi)

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Malta

Festival Menu

• PASTIZZI ($5) Maltese savory pastries, handmade from phylo dough, with savory filling options
  • Ricota Cheese
  • Split Pea & Curry
  • The South West (bacon, hatch chiles, & ricotta)
  • Malta Dog (all beef hotdog wrapped in phylo dough shell)

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Mexico

Festival Menu

• MANGO IN A CUP ($7) with or without Chamoy & Tajin
• MANGO SLUSHY ($10)
• MANGO ON A STICK ($5)
• CUCUMBER IN CUP ($7)
• AGUA FRESCA DE MANGO ($7)
• MANGO CHEESECAKE SLICES ($3)

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Nepal
• Asia

Festival Menu

• MOMO (authentic Nepali dumplings)
• CRAZY NOODLES
• RICE, GREENS, & CHICKEN

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Indigenous
• Tohono O'odham

Festival Menu

• PLAIN FRYBREAD ($4)
• FRYBREAD W/ CINNAMON SUGAR, POWDERED SUGAR & HONEY ($7)
  • w/ 2 SWEETS ($6)
  • w/ 1 SWEET ($5)
• BEANS ($8)
• BEANS & CHEESE ($9)
• RED CHILI ($11)
• COMBO [RED CHILI & BEANS] ($12)
• INDIAN TACO ($13) Ground beef, beans, letttuce, cheese, tomatoes
• RED CHILI TACO ($14) Red chili, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• African American

Festival Menu

• Fried Catfish
• Red Snapper
• Pollock
• Shrimp
• Calamari
• Oysters
• Scallops
• Chicken Tenders
• Steak Fingers & Fried Ribs
• Seafood Mac & Cheese
• Collard Greens
• Potato Salad
• Dirty Rice w/ fries or onion rings and hush puppies and slaw

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Greece

Festival Menu

• Gyro ($9) Mediterranean style beef with tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce served on pita bread
• Spanakopita ($7) spinach pie made with Feta cheese, spinach and phyllo dough
• Dolmades ($6) vegetarian grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice in a tangy lemon sauce
• Baklava ($3) nuts, butter, and spices baked in layers of filo pastry dough and topped with syrup
• Kourabiedes ($3) Greek butter cookies with walnuts and powdered sugar
• Lemonatha ($1) Greek lemonade with honey and mint
• Pita Bread ($1) by the piece
• Gyro Meal ($14) Gyro, Dolmades, Pita Bread, & Lemonatha
• Spanakopita Meal ($13) Spanakopita, Dolmades, Pita Bread, & Lemonatha

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Jamaica

Festival Menu

• Curry Chicken (ground spices & curry)
• Jerk Chicken (zesty herbs & spices)
• Curry Goat (ground spices & curry)
• Oxtail (deeply rich stew like flavor)

• Veggie (mixture of cabbage & carrots)
• Corn Bread
• White Rice
• Rice & Peas

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Venezuela

Festival Menu

• Arepas: Homemade spongy corn flour rounds pita like pockets. Crisp on the outside steamy-soft in the middle. Deep fried or baked, stuffed or plain
• Cachapa: Grilled mix of sweet yellow corn with melted cheese.
• Specially Plate: Chicken or shredded beef server with black beans, rice and plantains.
• Empanadas
• Papelon con Limón: Venezuelan drink lemon based with flavors and mixes particular of Venezuela.

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Mexico

Festival Menu

• Enchiladas Sonorenses:
  • Traditional flat enchiladas from the Sonora state of Mexico; made with Masa [corn flour]; fried, then smothered with enchilada sauce and garnished with shredded lettuce, green onions, black olives, and crumbled cheese queso fresco
•  Calabacitas con Elote:
  • Sautéed diced tomatoes, white onions, garlic, yellow corn, chopped cilantro, & zucchini squash; seasoned to taste; topped with cheese (optional)
• Mexican “Frijoles de la Olla”:
  • Stewed and creamy Mexican pinto beans, made with diced tomatoes, chopped spicy jalapenos, white onions, & garlic; topped with cheese (optional)

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• India

Festival Menu

• COMBO BOX ($13) Both chicken and vegetarian options
• CHICKEN or VEGGIE PLATE ($10)
• MANGO JUICE or ROSE WATER ($4)
• SAMOSAS, 2pc. ($5)
• CHOLE BHATURE ($12)

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Tohono O'odham
• Indigenous

Festival Menu

• Three Sisters Plate ($14) Ciolim [cholla bud], cheese, green chili tamale, s-to:ta ba:wi [white tepary], squash, & cheese
• Red Chili Gai'wsa ($12) Roasted corn soup in red chili sauce; w/ yeast bread or white sonoran wheat popover; vegan
• Green Chili Beef Stew ($12) w/ yeast bread or Sonoran white wheat popover
• S-to:ta Ba:wi ($10) White tepary beans; w/ yeast bread or Sonoran white wheat popover
• Ciolim ($5) Cholla bud, cheese, & green chili tamale; gluten free
• Sonoran White Wheat Popover ($8) w/ farm honey
• Mesquite Cookie ($3)
• Bahidaj Kaij ($2) Saguaro seed lemon scones
• Yellow Watermelon Lemonade ($6)

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Turkey

Festival Menu

• Doner/Gyro Kebab [layers of marinated meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie]
• Kofta/Shish Kebab [grilled skewered meat and vegetables]
• Chicken Shawarma
• Rice
• Gozleme [traditional Turkish flatbread stuffed with various fillings like cheese, spinach, potatoes, and minced meat]
• Baklava [pastry made of layers of thin, flaky phyllo dough filled with crushed nuts and soaked in sweet syrup or honey]
• Turkish Tea [known as çay, served in tulip-shaped glasses]
• Turkish Coffee [rich and aromatic Turkish coffee, prepared using finely ground coffee beans and served with a side of sweet Turkish delight]
• Salad
• Sarma
• Humus
• Apple Cookies

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Mexico

Festival Menu

• Raspados [Mexican-style shaved ice]; natural flavors with fresh fruit pieces, including mango, strawberry, pineapple, peach, & coconut; add ice cream & sweet condensed milk (optional)
• Sour Raspados [any flavor Raspado w/ added Chamoy, Lime, & Mexican Tamarind Candies]
• Macedonia [Ice cream w/ peach, pineapple, mango, & strawberry]
• Pepihuates [Japanese peanuts, cucumber, clamato, chamoy, lime, Mexican candies]

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• USA

Festival Menu

• Spicy Clucker ($12) Grilled Chicken with Green Chiles
• The Tucson ($10) Green Chile Grilled Cheese
• Down Right Grilled Cheese ($9) Plain Grilled Cheese
• Gooey Gobbler ($9) Grilled Peanut Butter & Jelly; add Candied Bacon (+$3)
• Gluten-Free Option: Make your Sandwich into Nachos

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Japan

Festival Menu

• Takoyaki ($6) Octopus dumplings
• Gyoza ($5) Chicken dumplings
• Japanese Curry Rice ($9)
• Katsu Curry ($11)
• Gyu Don ($11) Beef & rice bowl
• Onigiri, 2pc. ($6) Tuna Mayo or Pork Miso
• Tai Yaki, 1pc. ($3) fish-shaped cake w/ sweet bean filling

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Puerto Rico

Festival Menu

• Frappé, 16oz [Dessert shake decorated with cookies and candies made in Puerto Rico]; different flavors available
• Tembleque, 9oz. [Cup of traditional coconut pudding topped with cinnamon]; vegan
• Limber [Puerto Rican ice pop]; different flavors available; gluten-free & vegan options

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Afghanistan

Festival Menu

• Qabuli Palow [Afghan traditional rice w/ beef, carrots, & raisins]
• Challow [Afghan white rice w/ aromatic spices]
• Qorma Murgh [Afghan chicken curry]
• Qorma Nakhud [Afghan chickpea curry]
• Chapli Kabob [thin beef patties with vegetable & aromatic spices]
• Salad [mix vegetables]
• Khajoor [Afghan sweet cookies]
• Sheer Pira [Afghan cardamom flavored milk fudge w/ pistachios or walnuts]

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Brazil
• Colombia

Festival Menu

• Arepas

• Borsch [aka Borscht], 1 cup ($6) Traditional Ukrainian soup made w/ beets, tomatoes, cabbage, celery, carrots, onions, garlic, parsely, & dill; w/ red kidney beans [vegetarian] or pork [classic borsch]; served with a dollop of sour cream
• Zurek, 1 cup ($8) Polish soup made w/ celery root, parsnips, onions, garlic, smoked meats, bacon and/or sausage; soured with a dark rye starter and served with a hard-boiled egg, halved and finished with marjoram
• Varenyky [aka Pierogi], 5pc. ($8) Traditional Ukrainian-style dumplings w/ various fillings [potato, beef, sweet cream cheese, or sour cherries]; the savory version [potato, beef] served w/ a choice of sour cream sauces [plain sour cream; sour cream w/ garlic & parsley; sour cream w/ dill, caramelized onions, & bacon]; the sweet version [sweet cheese, sour cherries] served w/ butter & plain sour cream or sweet vanilla sour cream sauce; add additional fillings [incl. strawberries, blueberries, cabbage w/ mushrooms, etc.]
• Holubtsi, 1pc. ($5) Traditional Ukrainian cabbage rolls filled w/ Basmati Rice, beef, onions, carrots, & garlic; sauteed in tomato sauce; served with sour creams [garlic parsley, dill, sriracha, or plain]
• Zrazy, 1pc. ($5) "Hand pies" made of mashed potato dough; stuffed w/ beef & onions, or mushrooms & onions; pan- or flattop-seared; served w/ sour creams [garlic parsley, dill, sriracha, or plain]

Cultural Communities / Countries of Origins

• Thailand

Festival Menu

• Pad Thai Plate ($5) Rice noodle, garlic, peanut, tofu, egg, bean sprouts, green onions, w/ Special Pad Thai sauce; vegetarian
• Stir Fried Rice Plate ($5) Steamed rice, garlic, mixed vegetables, imitation shrimp, soy sauce, green onion, sugar, salt, and black pepper; vegetarian
• Chicken Satay Skewer ($4) Marinated chicken w/ coconut milk, yellow curry powder, turmeric, sugar, & salt
• Vegetarian Thai Egg Roll, 1pc. ($2) Cabbage, carrot, celery, glass noodle, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, sugar, & soy sauce
• Fried Banana, 3pc. ($2) Ripe banana, special banana batch
• Thai Iced Tea, 14oz. ($2) Brewed in advance with spices and (optional) cream
• Combination Plate ($10) Pad Thai or Stir Fried Rice; one Chicken Sa-tay; one Egg Roll; and one Fried Banana