Sonoran Restaurant Week returns to Tucson on September 6-15 . More than 80 restaurants will be offering prix fixe menus at either a $15, $25, $35, $45, or $55 price point .
This year, 25 Mexican restaurants are participating in the 10-day food marathon. Also, the very last day of Sonoran Restaurant Week kicks off National Hispanic Heritage Month on Sunday, September 15.
Be sure to stop by some/all of these Mexican restaurants on Friday, September 6 – Sunday, September 15 to taste these exclusive Sonoran Restaurant Week menus.
Mexican Food/Restaurants in 2024 Agave House 943 E. University Blvd. #171 New menu items at Agave House (Photo by 510 South) APPETIZER (CHOICE OF) Guacamole – Housemade tortilla chips Queso Flameado – Grilled nopales, Oaxaca cheese, flour tortillas ENTRÉE (CHOICE OF) Ranchera Asada – Sirloin, Charro Beans, Mexican rice, chimichurri, spring onions, jalapeño, flour tortillas Chipotle Glazed Salmon – Grilled salmon, refried black beans, cilantro rice, lemon, spring onions, jalapeño, chipotle agave sauce HOUSE COCKTAILS (CHOICE OF) Agave House Margarita – Rancho alegre reposado, agave nectar, lime Oaxaca Old fashioned – Herradura reposado, mezcal union, ancho reyes, agave nectar, bitters El Jardín – Cazadores reposado, agave Nectar, ancho verde, lime, cilantro, cucumber, jalapeño Eastside (NA beverage) – Seedlip garden, cucumber, lime, simple, syrup, mint Learn more.
Amelia’s Mexican Kitchen 5851 N. Oracle Rd. • 5553 E. Grant Rd. Chile Rellenos at Amelia’s Mexican Kitchen (Photo by Hannah Hernandez) APPETIZER ENTRÉES Two Quesabirria Tacos with rice, beans, and caldo Two Chiles Rellenos with rice, beans, ,and your choice of corn or flour tortilla Dessert (choice of) Learn more.
BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs 2680 N. First Ave. • 5118 S. 12th Ave. BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs (photo credit: Jackie Tran) (Choice of) Hot Dog, Regular Caramelo + One Drink (soft drink or Michelada) Totopos, Regular Caramelo + One Drink (Soft drink or Michelada) Regular Burro, torito + One Drink (soft Drink or Michelada) 1 Hot Dog, Torito, French Fries + One Drink (Soft Drink or Michelada) (Choice of) Totopos and Guacamole, Two Hot dogs + Two Drinks (soft Drinks or Micheladas_ Two Toritos, Four Tacos + Two Drinks (Soft Drinks or Micheladas) Large Caramelo, Two Hot Dogs + Two Drinks (Soft Drinks or Micheladas) Two Toritos, Two Hot Dogs, French Fries + Two Drinks (Soft Drinks or Micheladas) Totopos, Two Tacos, Two Hot Dogs + Two Drinks (Soft Drinks or Micheladas) Learn more.
Blanco Cocina + Cantina 2905 E. Skyline Dr. #246 (Photo courtesy of Blanco Cocina + Cantina) FIRST COURSE (choose one to share) Guacamole – Roasted poblano and Anaheim chiles, caramelized onion, cotija cheese Warm Queso – Guacamole, sour cream, pico de Gallo Avocado Caesar – Parmesan, bread crumb Spicy Mango Ceviche – Shrimp, watermelon, avocado, pico de gallo SECOND COURSE (choose two entrees) Pork Chile Verde Enchiladas – Charred onion, roasted pasilla, tomatillo, cilantro, Cotija Caramelized Sweet Potato Enchiladas – Grilled portobello, kale, zucchini, manchego cheese, ancho chi le sauce Short Rib Machaca Burrito – Caramelized peppers, onions, yellow cheese, ancho chi le sauce, cilantro Grilled Shrimp Tacos – Pickled cabbage, avocado salsa, cilantro lime crema Traditional Carnitas Tacos – Orange, chile, salsa verde, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, crema fresca Grilled Chicken Fajitas – Achiote citrus sauce THIRD COURSE (Choose One to share) Brown Sugar Caramel Flan – Fresh berries, whipped cream Tres Leches Cake – Strawberry orange jam, Chantilly cream Learn more.
BOCA by Chef Maria Mazon 533 N. Fourth Ave.
Crema de Elote – Corn crema, requeson, herb Chiltepin oil Tacos de Arrachera – Achiote honey marinate skirt steak topped with cilantro and onions served with tortilla of choice Horchata Brûlée Learn more.
Buendia Breakfast & Lunch Cafe 2530 N. First Ave. Buendia Breakfast & Lunch Cafe (Photo by Hannah Hernandez) Breakfast Option One: Entrée: Machaca & Eggs or Chorizo & Eggs Dessert: Arroz con Leche Drink: Sweet Cinnamon Iced Tea or Cafe de Olla Option Two: Entrée: Huevos Rancheros or Huevos Divorciados Dessert: Arroz con Leche Drink: Sweet Cinnamon Iced Tea or Cafe de Olla Lunch Option One: Entrée: Tacos Dorados Dessert: Arroz con Leche Drink: Sweet Cinnamon Iced Tea or Cafe de Olla Option Two: Entrée: Burritos Carne con Chile or Burritos Deshebrada Dessert: Arroz con Leche Drink: Sweet Cinnamon Iced Tea Vegetarian Lunch Entrée: Caldo de Queso Cup and Flour Tortilla Quesadilla Drink: Sweet Cinnamon Iced Tea or Cafe de Olla Vegan Lunch Entrée: Nopales with Red Sauce or Nopal Ranchero; and Poblano Pepper Rajas Taco Drink: Sweet Cinnamon Iced Tea or Cafe de Olla Learn more.
Casa Asada Taqueria 2502 N. Campbell Ave. Casa Asada (Photo by Hannah Hernandez) STARTERS (Choice of one) Elote – Tajin, Mayo, Cotija, Lime Refried Beans – Toasted Corn Tortillas Queso Fundido – Melted cheese, Corn, or Fluor Tortillas Guacamole – with Toasted Corn Tortillas ENTRÉE (Choice of one) Two Tacos – Carne Asada (Prime Beef) – Adobo (Pork) – Beef Chicharrón – Shaved beef Rib – Chicken Asado – Oyster Mushroom Two Lorenzas – Carne Asada (Prime Beef) – Adobo (Pork) – Beef Chicharron- Shaved beef ribeye- Chicken Asado – Oyster Mushroom One Quesadilla – Carne Asada (Prime beef) – Adobo (Pork) Beef Chicharron- Shaved beef ribeye beef – Chicken Asado – Oyster Mushroom DESSERT Coyota – Cajeta or Piloncillo, Vanilla Ice Cream Learn more.
Charro Chico 3699 N. Campbell Ave. Shrimp Taco (Photo courtesy of Charro Chico) Includes a self-serve soft drink cup Any double taco order choice (and visit the salsa bar!) Includes a dessert cookie Learn more.
Charro Vida 7109 N. Oracle Rd. Charro Vida (Photo by Jackie Tran) Choice of any Vida Mocktail Entree (choice of) Combination plate of a Vida Enchilada Recipe, Hola Hemp Tamal, Campo Beans, and Choice of Greens or Grains BBQ Achiote Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Black Bean, and Choice of Greens or Grains Dessert Vida Mesquite Flour Churros with Nutella Dipping Sauce Learn more.
Chela’s Latin Cuisine 256 E. Congress St. Queso Fundido (Photo courtesy of Chela’s Latin Cuisine) Panko-crusted chicken breast stuffed with mozzarella cheese and chorizo atop poblano-cream sauce and served with side of elote-style corn and creamy rice Suggested wine pairing or a Chela’s Margarita substitute Homemade mini-churros with a chocolate dipping sauce Learn more.
El Charro Cafe 311 N. Court Ave. El Charro Cafe (Photo by Isaac Stockton) Choice Of Soft Drink, Tea, or Agua Fresca Tomatillo Shrimp Fajitas or Shrimp Enchiladas en Chile Verde Special Tres Leches Birthday Cake (homemade vanilla tres leches with green pistachio crème and fresh strawberry sauce) Learn more.
El Sur 5602 E. 22nd St. Chilaquiles (Photo courtesy of El Sur) NA beverage Duo Fajitas – your choice of meat (beef, chicken, pork, or shrimp) bell peppers, and onions, and come with sides of rice, beans, sour cream, and guacamole Sampler Plate – two shredded beef mini chimis, two chicken flautas, two toritos (yellow Chili’s stuffed with mozzarella and wrapped in bacon), guacamole, and sour cream. Learn more.
Flying V Bar & Grill 7000 N. Resort Dr. Chile Relleno at Flying V Bar & Grill (Photo by Hannah Hernandez) AMUSE Mexican Street Corn (V) – Corn Pudding, Poblano, Cilantro, Pickled Red Onions Wine pairing: Wycliff Sparkling Wine FIRST COURSE (Choice of One) Tuna Aguachile (V) – Fenne, Cucumber, Fresno Chili, Tamari, Tajin Wine Pairing: Sand-Reckoner Vineyard Rosé Lamb Birria Egg Rolls – Birria Consomé, Habanero Relish, Oaxaca Cheese Wine Pairing: Deep Sky Vineyard Syrah SECOND COURSE (Choice of One) Wild Mushroom Tamale (V) – Truffle Mole, Pistachio Crumble, Pickled Carrot Wine Pairing: Santo Tomás Misión Tinto Mexican Seabass – Salsaa Macha, Pepita Gremolata, Grilled Lemon Wine Pairing: Casa Madero Chardonnay DESSERT Mexican Chocolate Coconut Torte ( V) (GF) – Crispy Crust, Hibiscus Syrup Wine Pairing: Fonseca Porto Terra Bella Learn more.
La Botana Tacos 565 E. Wetmore Rd. La Botana (Photo by Jackie Tran) Unlimited Chips and Salsa Bar Appetizer (Choose one) Carne Asada Fries Mini Chimis Holy Guacamole Rajas Poblanas Appetizer Combos (Choose two) Three Amigos Tacos Quesadillas & Taco Mix Quesadillas Poblanas Verde Botana Salad Dessert (Choose one) Botana Churros Mazapan Bunuelos Learn more.
La Chingada 110 E. Pennington (Photo courtesy of La Chingada Comida Mexicana) Appetizer Entrée Dessert Learn more.
La Indita 722 N. Stone Ave. Taco at La Indita (Photo credit: Jackie Tran) (choice of two options) Chicken Mole – Rick Oaxacan mole negro with Chile ancho, garlic, cacao bean, and dried fruits. Served with rice and beans tortilla Spinach & Nuts Tarascan Tacos – Homemade corn empanadas-shaped tacos filled with spinach and nuts, with or without cheese Indian Taco – Native American popover fry bread topped with beans, garlic-rich red chile beef, topped with beans, cheese, and cabbage Calabacitas – zucchini sautéed with corn, garlic onion tomato, and mild chile, topped with your cheese (cheese is optional) and cilantro Learn more.
The Little One 151 N. Stone Ave. The “Surprise Plate” — any version Unlimited drinks Choice of dessert Learn more.
The Monica 40 E. Congress St. (Photo courtesy of The Monica) Both options below include a self-serve soft drink cup.
The Arizona Bowl – with your choice of salmon, steak, or shrimp Plus, a dessert items from their dessert case Any Handmade Monica Pizza Plus, a dessert item from their dessert case Also, try a Gin & Juice by Snoop & Dre for $5 during Sonoran Restaurant Week.
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Penca 50 E. Broadway Blvd. Dining room at Penca (Photo by Anna Smirnova) STARTER (choice of) Bacon-wrapped, chorizo-stuffed dates Roasted carrots with a piloncillo and queso fresco crema Turkey Pozole Blanco Salad of mixed organic greens, avocado, roasted corn, seasonal fruit, roasted nuts ENTRÉE (choice of) Chile en Nogada – pork or vegetarian with sweet potato and hoja santa; apple, currants, raisins, apricots, cranberries, oregano, thyme, with a traditional walnut and sherry cream sauce Chilean Sea Bass – poached with Serrano coconut milk DESSERT (choice of) Cast Iron Oaxacan Bread Pudding Cheese Board with Local Honey Learn more.
Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar 6444 N. Oracle Rd. Taco Tuesday (Photo courtesy of Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar) Mocktail and App Sonoran Sunset (mocktail) – Housemade peach puree, fresh squeezed OJ, Fresh lime juice, house grenadine, club soda, mint. Taco salad with chili lime grilled shrimp – tortilla strips, heirloom cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, toasted pumpkin seeds, candied sweet peppers, cilantro lime crema, cotija cheese, citrus avocado vinaigrette Entree (Choice of) Three street tacos on corn or flour tortillas (One protein choice only) Sonoran burger – Roasted green chilies, soft butter onions, Oaxaca and American cheese, garlic guajillo mayo, guacamole, lettuce, and tomato on a locally baked fresh bun Dessert Pastel de Elote – Sweet corn cake with nixta corn liquor peaches, goat’s milk cajeta caramel sauce, vanilla bean ice cream Learn more.
Reforma 4340 N. Campbell Ave. FIRST COURSE Sonoran Caesar salad, romaine lettuce hearts, cotija cheese, pepitas, spiced croutons, cilantro Caesar dressing SECOND COURSE Two tamales served with black beans and cilantro rice Tamale choices are: Vegetarian, roasted poblano, roasted corn, spinach, Monterey Jack cheese topped with reforma cheese sauce Green chili chicken tamale, roasted chicken, tomatillo, roasted jalapeno and topped with tomatillo sauce Red chili pork tamale, red chili, roasted pork. Topped with red chili sauce THIRD COURSE Learn more.
Rollies 267 S. Avenida Del Convento • 4573 S. 12th Ave. Chef Mateo Otero of Rollies at MSA Annex (Photo courtesy of Rollies) Birria PizzaDilla – Two 12″ flour tortillas stuffed with mozzarella cheese and birria, topped with diced red onion, cilantro, cotija cheese, Rollies sauce, and jalapeños served with birria consomé. Learn more.
Sonora Moonshine Co. 124 E. Broadway Blvd. Sonora Moonshine Co. (Photo by Hannah Hernandez) Two grilled beef ribs served with refried beans, grilled onions, green chiles, potatoes, and flour tortillas A choice of a beer or a non-alcoholic drink Learn more.
Teresa’s Mosaic Cafe 2456 N. Silver Mosaic Dr. (Photo courtesy of Teresa’s Mosaic Cafe) APPETIZER (choice of) Albondigas Caldo De Queso ENTRÉES (choice of) Chile Relleno, Chicken Enchilada, Rice, Beans, and Handmade tortillas Dos Tamales (Beef or Green Corn), Rice, Beans, and Handmade tortillas Dessert (choice of) Learn more.
Trocadero Cafe 4774 E. Grant Rd. (Photo courtesy of Trocadero Cafe) STARTER (CHOICE OF) Tres leches Chia Seed Pudding – Chia + our house tres leches topped with candied fruit Mini Machaca Burritos – Machaca + eggs wrapped in a flour tortillas Mollete – Housemade bolillo topped with refried beans + queso fresco MAIN COURSE (CHOICE OF) Chilaquiles Oaxaquenos – Thin, crispy tortilla strips in a mild tomato-based broth. Served with two eggs cooked to your liking Breakfast Enchiladas – Choice of red or green cheese enchiladas – topped with two eggs cooked to your liking, queso fresco + crema Quesabirria Tacos – Three cheesy birria tacos served with broth for dipping, cilantro + onions SWEETS + DRINKS (CHOICE OF) Dulce de leche Iced Coffee Fresh-Pressed jugo verde Horchata French Toast Two Housemade Mini Conchas $35 lunch menu includes :
STARTER (CHOICE OF) Chicken Taquitos – Topped with lettuce, tomato, queso fresco + crema Tortilla Soup – Half-bowl of avocado, queso fresco + crispy tortilla strips in our housemade chicken broth Ensalada Sonorense – Black beans, tomatoes, roasted corn, cucumbers, queso fresco, cilantro + crispy tortilla on a bed of lettuce/dressing of choice MAIN COURSE (CHOICE OF) Troc Torta – Choice of grilled chicken, carne asada, or carnitas (served with fries) Tacos Dorados – Choice of grilled chicken, carne asada, or carnitas (served with fries) Chef’s Choice – Chef Raul Bojorquez’s house favorites honor the rich traditions + humble flavors of his Sonoran heritage DESSERT + DRINKS (CHOICE OF) Hibiscus Lemonade Blood orange Sparkling tea Concha ice cream sandwich Homemade mini concha + vanilla bean ice cream Flan – Chef Raul’s family recipe Learn more.
Complete guide to Sonoran Restaurant Week Like last year, we created an interactive map to help you plan your week .
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