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Food Truck Friday: Pupusería Rosita’s
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Food Truck Friday: Pupusería Rosita’s

For the past three years, Rosa Martinez and her husband, Martin Martinez, have served traditional pupusas to the Tucson community via their food truck, Pupusería Rosita’s. Rosa learned the art […]

Jul 11, 20252 min read
Food Truck Friday: Comida del Barrio
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Food Truck Friday: Comida del Barrio

One year ago, Gabriela Alcaraz opened his Comida del Barrio food truck after years of dreaming and preparation. Before that, he ran a small auto detailing shop. “I wanted to […]

Jul 4, 20252 min read
Food Truck Friday: Chappopin CafĂŠ
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Food Truck Friday: Chappopin CafĂŠ

Natalia Chappotin owns and operates Chappopin Café, a café truck serving coffee, tea, espresso, and pastries. But while the business shares her name, take another look; one letter isn’t the […]

Jun 27, 20252 min read
Food Truck Friday: El Sushi de PapĂĄ La Carreta
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Food Truck Friday: El Sushi de PapĂĄ La Carreta

While Edgardo Grijalva has operated El Sushi de Papá La Carreta in Tucson for eight years. his culinary journey began much earlier. A Passion for Cooking In high school, Grijalva […]

Mar 7, 20252 min read
Food Truck Friday: Chalypau
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Food Truck Friday: Chalypau

Miguel “Nachito” Lopez has operated his Tucson-based food truck, Chalypau, for two years, sharing his passion for Mexican cuisine with the community. Despite lacking formal culinary experience, Lopez drew inspiration […]

Feb 28, 20252 min read
Food Truck Friday: Tacos de la H
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Food Truck Friday: Tacos de la H

Four years ago, Jose Arturo Salas turned his culinary passion into reality, launching Tacos de la H, a food truck inspired by his roots in Hermosillo, Mexico. “Most of my […]

Feb 21, 20252 min read
Food Truck Friday: El Chivo de Oro
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Food Truck Friday: El Chivo de Oro

Tucson’s south side houses a vibrant taco truck scene, offering an array of Mexican flavors. While many vendors specialize in classic taco fillings such as carne de res (beef) or […]

Feb 14, 20253 min read
Food Truck Friday: Tacos El Cuate de Obregon
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Food Truck Friday: Tacos El Cuate de Obregon

Doris Esquer, the owner and chef of Tacos El Cuate de Obregon and Sonora native, has called Tucson home since 2000.

Jan 10, 20253 min read
Food Truck Friday: Toy’ Comiendo Tacos de Cabeza
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Food Truck Friday: Toy’ Comiendo Tacos de Cabeza

I had to try the Torta de El Chavo, which is inspired by the beloved character from the 1970s Mexican sitcom “El Chavo del Ocho.”

Nov 15, 20243 min read
Food Truck Friday: Pizza Birria at Los Plebes Taqueria
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Food Truck Friday: Pizza Birria at Los Plebes Taqueria

Ana Luque made it a point to put a special homemade touch on everything on the menu. It’s something I’ve grown to love about food trucks.

Oct 25, 20243 min read
Food Truck Friday: 3 Margaritas Kitchen
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Food Truck Friday: 3 Margaritas Kitchen

Owner and chef Heriberto Garcia, alongside his wife Maria Santos, have been the heart and soul behind 3 Margaritas Kitchen for five years.

Sep 27, 20242 min read
Food Truck Friday: PeriquĂ­n Sonoran Hot Dogs
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Food Truck Friday: PeriquĂ­n Sonoran Hot Dogs

Owner Pedro “Periquín” Picón has been running Periquín Sonoran Hot Dogs for more than 13 years alongside his father, mother, and brother.

Sep 6, 20243 min read

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12 WEEKS. 12 THEMES. ONE DELICIOUS TUCSON SUMMER. 🌵🌞❤️

From May 18 through August 9, Tucsonans ate their way through the city one themed week at a time, and now the receipts are in. From coffee and tea to wine, vegan eats, Asian cuisine, Sonoran favorites, happy hour, and everything in between, 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer was all about eating local and supporting the businesses that make Tucson so special.

THANK YOU, TUCSON, for showing up and eating local with us all summer long. And a huge thank you to our presenting sponsor @visittucson, our partners @510south, @bbbsouthernarizona, and @azwinecollective, and every locally-owned business that made this campaign possible.🎉

More in @addiewankenobi’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com12 WEEKS. 12 THEMES. ONE DELICIOUS TUCSON SUMMER. 🌵🌞❤️ From May 18 through August 9, Tucsonans ate their way through the city one themed week at a time, and now the receipts are in. From coffee and tea to wine, vegan eats, Asian cuisine, Sonoran favorites, happy hour, and everything in between, 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer was all about eating local and supporting the businesses that make Tucson so special. THANK YOU, TUCSON, for showing up and eating local with us all summer long. And a huge thank you to our presenting sponsor @visittucson, our partners @510south, @bbbsouthernarizona, and @azwinecollective, and every locally-owned business that made this campaign possible.🎉 More in @addiewankenobi’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com
Located at 5526 E. Grant Rd., @Casapitatucson serves Mediterranean and Middle Eastern favorites alongside American breakfast and burritos.

Owner Amna Al-Qaisi, known as Mama Amna, has spent more than two decades feeding Tucson. Originally from Iraq, she lived across eight countries throughout the Middle East, bringing those culinary traditions with her to Tucson.

Her family has operated several beloved Tucson restaurants over the years, including Sinbad’s, Geronimo’s, Gyro King, Arabic Express, and Golden Falafel.

In this video: Hummus, bulgur dip, fattoush salad, vegan falafel samoon, chicken shawarma, mixed grill + Dubai drink.❤️

Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.comLocated at 5526 E. Grant Rd., @Casapitatucson serves Mediterranean and Middle Eastern favorites alongside American breakfast and burritos. Owner Amna Al-Qaisi, known as Mama Amna, has spent more than two decades feeding Tucson. Originally from Iraq, she lived across eight countries throughout the Middle East, bringing those culinary traditions with her to Tucson. Her family has operated several beloved Tucson restaurants over the years, including Sinbad’s, Geronimo’s, Gyro King, Arabic Express, and Golden Falafel. In this video: Hummus, bulgur dip, fattoush salad, vegan falafel samoon, chicken shawarma, mixed grill + Dubai drink.❤️ Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com
Join the Tucson Foodie team for a very special dinner at @sawmillrun. A culinary journey from the Sonoran Desert to the summit of Mount Lemmon. TOMORROW! Aug 15, 6-8pm.❤️ 

Tickets in bio.
MENU👇🌲

AMUSE:
Forest Floor
Hazelnut Soil • Whipped Goat Cheese • Black Garlic • Pickled Mushroom • Crispy Mushroom • Mountain Herbs

FIRST COURSE: 
Desert Oasis
Compressed Melon • Whipped Feta • Chiltepin Vinaigrette • Pickled Cucumber • Toasted Pepitas • Mint

SECOND COURSE: 
Campfire Embers
Roasted Bone Marrow • House Chorizo • Pickled Shallot • Cilantro • House-Made Blue Corn Tortilla

THIRD COURSE: 
Juniper Ridge
Juniper-Smoked Pork Belly • Charred Corn Succotash • Prickly Pear Gastrique • Dehydrated Jalapeños

PALATE CLEANSER:
Aspen Breeze
House-Made Lemon Sorbet • Candied Lemon • Fresh Mint

FOURTH COURSE: 
Granite Peak
Mesquite-Grilled Vera Earl Beef • Smoked Tomato Chimichurri • Charred Heirloom Tomato • Crispy Shallot

DESSERT: 
Summer on Mount Lemmon
Arizona Honeycomb Ice Cream • Roasted Willcox Peaches • Huckleberry Compote • Almond Streusel • Honey Tuile

#tucsonevents #tucsonfoodie #mtlemmonJoin the Tucson Foodie team for a very special dinner at @sawmillrun. A culinary journey from the Sonoran Desert to the summit of Mount Lemmon. TOMORROW! Aug 15, 6-8pm.❤️ Tickets in bio. MENU👇🌲 AMUSE: Forest Floor Hazelnut Soil • Whipped Goat Cheese • Black Garlic • Pickled Mushroom • Crispy Mushroom • Mountain Herbs FIRST COURSE: Desert Oasis Compressed Melon • Whipped Feta • Chiltepin Vinaigrette • Pickled Cucumber • Toasted Pepitas • Mint SECOND COURSE: Campfire Embers Roasted Bone Marrow • House Chorizo • Pickled Shallot • Cilantro • House-Made Blue Corn Tortilla THIRD COURSE: Juniper Ridge Juniper-Smoked Pork Belly • Charred Corn Succotash • Prickly Pear Gastrique • Dehydrated Jalapeños PALATE CLEANSER: Aspen Breeze House-Made Lemon Sorbet • Candied Lemon • Fresh Mint FOURTH COURSE: Granite Peak Mesquite-Grilled Vera Earl Beef • Smoked Tomato Chimichurri • Charred Heirloom Tomato • Crispy Shallot DESSERT: Summer on Mount Lemmon Arizona Honeycomb Ice Cream • Roasted Willcox Peaches • Huckleberry Compote • Almond Streusel • Honey Tuile #tucsonevents #tucsonfoodie #mtlemmon
LE BUZZ IS CELEBRATING 30 YEARS!🎉☕️

Tucson staple @lebuzzcaffeplaza celebrates 30 years of business on August 22, and we stopped by their Plaza Palomino location to try some of the August specials created just for this location.

🍒Tiki Cold Brew
Cherry-infused cold brew topped with cream of coconut cold foam

🥣Oatmeal Creme Pie Latte
Espresso, milk of choice, house-made oatmeal syrup and oatmeal creme pie cold foam

🎂Birthday Cake Latte
Espresso, milk of choice, house-made birthday cake syrup and birthday cake cold foam

And the food specials are just as tempting:

• Flan French Toast with flan caramel, house-made flan cream, whipped cream and fresh berries

• Croissant Croque Madame with Black Forest ham, Gruyère, mornay, chives and a sunny-side-up egg

Plus, we got to try some favorites from the main menu, including the quiche and soup, Summer Cobb Salad, LeVeggie Burger and Blueberry Brisket Burger.

2930 N. Swan Rd., Suite 130

Don’t wait too long to try the August specials!❤️

Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com 
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonfoodLE BUZZ IS CELEBRATING 30 YEARS!🎉☕️ Tucson staple @lebuzzcaffeplaza celebrates 30 years of business on August 22, and we stopped by their Plaza Palomino location to try some of the August specials created just for this location. 🍒Tiki Cold Brew Cherry-infused cold brew topped with cream of coconut cold foam 🥣Oatmeal Creme Pie Latte Espresso, milk of choice, house-made oatmeal syrup and oatmeal creme pie cold foam 🎂Birthday Cake Latte Espresso, milk of choice, house-made birthday cake syrup and birthday cake cold foam And the food specials are just as tempting: • Flan French Toast with flan caramel, house-made flan cream, whipped cream and fresh berries • Croissant Croque Madame with Black Forest ham, Gruyère, mornay, chives and a sunny-side-up egg Plus, we got to try some favorites from the main menu, including the quiche and soup, Summer Cobb Salad, LeVeggie Burger and Blueberry Brisket Burger. 2930 N. Swan Rd., Suite 130 Don’t wait too long to try the August specials!❤️ Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com #tucsonfoodie #tucsonfood