Save the grilling for another day! This Father’s Day has special dishes, cheap pints of beer, and meal deals that are big enough to feed the entire family.
Is your dad hard to shop for? Does he have everything he could possibly need, including all your love? If you’re looking for a gift that just keeps giving, might we suggest a Tucson Foodie membership? It’s all that and a bag of chips.
Keep in mind that we’ll be adding to the list each day leading up to Dad’s big day, so check it occasionally if you haven’t found the perfect meal for your parent.
Oh, and pay attention to the dates, as some of these events are happening before Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15.
Just in time for Father’s Day weekend, the World Margarita Championship—hosted by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) and Tucson Originals Restaurants—is set against the scenic backdrop of the Sonoran Desert. You’ll sample original margarita creations and paired small bites from restaurants competing for the coveted “Judge’s Choice” and “People’s Choice” awards for “Best Margarita” and “Best Bite.”
From 7 – 9 p.m. on Father’s Day, happy hour specials (TBD) and live music by Mama’s Kitchen Sink.
“Enjoy free jazz sponsored by Tucson Jazz Society every Sunday from 2 – 5 p.m. Reservations recommended.”
“Father’s Day reservations are going fast! Save a spot for you and dad today by clicking Learn More or calling the restaurant at (520) 867-6787. Raffle entry for all dads in attendance!
Raffle Prizes:
Round of Golf for Four at Omni Tucson National
EH Taylor Small Batch Bourbon
Copper City Bourbon
Von Payne Black Blended Whiskey
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Tennessee Whiskey
W. L. Weller 12yr Bourbon
Free Growler Fills
Brother John’s Gift Certificates
& More!”
“($5-$10 + DICE fees | 6:30pm-9:30pm) Come sit in with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the Century Room house band! Band opens up with a short set followed by an instrumental jam until 9:30pm. Musicians who sit in get in FREE!”
Brunch kicks off at all El Charro locations on Father’s Day and then 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday moving forward.
“¡Feliz dia del Papá! Every Papá gets a FREE Pa’ffle during brunch and while supplies last at any El Charro Café location”
For more information, visit elcharrocafe.com.
For Father’s Day, the special features a mesquite-grilled bone-in rib-eye and a baked potato “Papa Loco” style for $59.95 (normally a $79.95 value). Additionally, they will feature $5 Modelo y Marisco cans.
“All dads who dine with us June 13–15 will receive a $20 Bonus Card for their next visit!
Father’s Day Weekend runs Friday through Sunday, June 13–15 — and spots are filling up fast.”
“Join us for a special weekend dedicated to celebrating dads and all the incredible father figures in our lives! Featuring local vendors, thoughtful gifts, and great finds, this is the perfect event to discover something meaningful and unique.”
“Dear Feastlings,
We’re not sure what it is about dads. Mother’s Day is pretty nonstop around here, and we assume that fathers abound in equal number, but it seems, by and large, to be a day for grilling at home. Last year hardly anyone joined us for dinner, so we’ve given dinner the hook that day, but we will come in, even the dads who work here, to make brunch an enjoyable time for a father in your life. We’ll be seating from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm, and in addition to our regular menu, we’ll be offering these Father’s Day treats:
Elvis waffle~Waffle with peanut butter, bacon and bananas. Served with real maple syrup.
17
Eggs Benedict~house-made English muffin with poached eggs, ham and sauce Hollandaise. Served with sautéed spinach and crispy potatoes.
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Substitute lobster for ham:
26
Oxtail quesadilla with poblano chilies, casera cheese, shaved radishes and horseradish-arugula pesto.
16
Seared Hokkaido sea scallops with fava beans and preserved lemons, celery leaves and smoked green apple cream. ◊
45
Grilled tenderloin of venison with caramelized Bourbon glaze, seared pork belly, buttermilk mashed potatoes and smoked vegetable relish. ◊*
45
Cherry custard tart~individual tart with fresh cherries and vanilla custard.
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You can make your reservation by phone at (520) 326-9363, or by following this link.“
“Come treat your special Dad to our delicious, scratch-made Brunch & Vegan menus. Enjoy 2-for-$15 Mimosas & Bloody Marys all Father’s Day Weekend
(walk-ins only)”
Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort in Tucson is hosting a Father’s Day BBQ Brunch on Sunday, June 15. The event features a buffet with grilled favorites, barbecue sides, and desserts, with a complimentary beer, shandy, or michelada for dads. Reservations can be made by calling (520) 529-3500. The brunch will be held from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Every Sunday, the resort hosts a Blues, Brews & BBQ Brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ($64 adults | $32 kids 6 – 12 years).
“Father’s Day Brunch at Mojo 🥃🍳
Treat Dad to something delicious this year — we’re talking:
🍖 Guava BBQ Short Rib Hash
🥞 Bacon Rumcakes
🥂 Plus, a complimentary Bloody Mary for Dad
📍 June 15 | 10AM–2PM
📞 Reservations recommended — regular menu available all day!”
For more information, visit mojocuban.com.
“Picnic for Pops – BBQ Style Platter from our Patio Grill that includes Corn Bread BBQ Sliders, Wings, Brats, Street Corn, Potato Salad & Potato Salad. Available in a platter & a la cart!”
For more information, visit themonicatucson.com.
From Thursday, June 12 to Sunday, June 15 (Father’s Day), get $3 off any heart-shaped pizza. Use the code HEARTDAD3 to get the deal.
“Join us this Father’s Day – Sunday, June 15th from 11 AM to 9 PM when we’re serving up our regular Parish menu along with special features made for Dad.
Father’s Day Special – Smoked Southern Style Sarsaparilla Pork Ribs – $34
Served with our creamy gouda smoked mac-n-cheese and street corn on the cob
(Available in-house and for take-out while they last)
Bar Feature – D.A.D $12
Your choice of a Dragoon IPA or Abita Amber draft served with a shot of Whiskey Del Bac
Old Fashioned $8
A classic favorite for a classic guy
Reservations are recommended, especially if you want to score one of these mouthwatering specials before they’re gone.”
For more information, visit theparishtucson.com.
“Tucson Botanical Gardens is celebrating Plant Dads, Dog Dads, and Best Dads this Father’s Day, June 15. Treat the father-figures in your life with a visit to the more than 20 curated garden spaces, including the Cactus & Succulent Garden and The Great Garden Express model train exhibit set in an Arizona Sky Islands-inspired landscape.”
The Gardens will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Green Shop (next to VASA Fitness at Grant and Alvernon) is a great stop if you need a last-minute gardening gift for Dad. The café will be adding some special dad-friendly items to the breakfast and lunch menu.
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