This year, 18 Mexican restaurants are participating in Sonoran Restaurant Week from September 5-14. Also, National Hispanic rustiHeritage Month begins immediately afterwards on Sunday, September 15.
Thankfully, you don’t have to wait until then to taste these exclusive Sonoran Restaurant Week menus.
Agave House
943 East University Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85719
PRIX FIXE MENU – $35/Person
Appetizer (Choose One):
- Queso Dip
OR - Esquites
Entree (Choose One):
- Ranchera Asada
OR - Chipotle Glazed Salmon
OR - Shrimp Tacos
Dessert (Choose One):
- Tres Leches
OR - Pastel de Elote
Optional Add-On – $10:
Jumbo Margarita for 2 people OR choice of Prickly Pear Margarita or Oaxacan Old Fashioned for 1 person
Amelia’s Mexican Kitchen
5851 North Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85704, 5553 East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712
Prix Fixe Menu – $25 Per Person
First Course (Starter)
- Tortilla Soup – chicken broth, crispy tortilla strips, avocado, cheese
Second Course (choose one)
- Chicken Tamal with Mole
- Spinach Tamal with Mole (veg)
Third Course (choose one)
- Choco Flan
- Churros
Drink Special (optional, $9)
- Margarita del Sol – Award-winning cocktail
Anita Street Market
849 North Anita Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705
Blanco Cocina + Cantina
2905 East Skyline Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718
Buendia Breakfast and Lunch Café
2530 North 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719
$15 per person – Prix Fixe Breakfast Menu
Entrée (choice of one)
- Chorizo & Eggs (Vegetarian option available)
- Machaca & Eggs
- “Mexican” Style Eggs
- Burritos de Carne con Chile
- Burritos de Deshebrada
- Nopales in Red Sauce (Vegetarian or Vegan option)
- Nopal Ranchero (Vegetarian or Vegan option)
- Caldo de Queso (cup) + 1 Taco de “Rajas” (Vegetarian)
- Tortilla Soup (cup) + 1 Taco de Tinga
Includes
- Signature Café de Olla (may substitute with another drink)
Sweet Finish
- Complimentary Arroz con Leche dessert
Casa Asada Taquería
2502 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719
Casa Del Rio
1060 South Pantano Road, Tucson, AZ 85710
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Chela’s Latin Cuisine
256 East Congress Street, Tucson, AZ 85701
PRIX FIXE MENU – $55/Person
Appetizer
- Tapas
Blue corn tortilla topped with refried black beans, dressed elote-style corn relish, and garnished with cilantro and sliced radish. Served with a drizzle of avocado crema
Entree:
- Huaraches de Nopal con Carne
Our house-made pink corn tortilla layered with grilled nopales, melted cheese, specially seasoned carne asada, and pico with a drizzle of crema and garnished with cilantro, chopped radish, and orange zest
Dessert
- Prickly Pear Tart
Sweetened pink masa formed into a sugar-coated flower shell with candied prickly pear filling. Garnished with fresh meringue, mint, and drizzle of prickly pear syrup, served with a side of lime sorbet
Cocktail
Patron Reposado Tequila with agave syrup infused with clove, prickly pear, and cinnamon. Garnished with hibiscus flower and lime wheel
CRUDA Mariscos & Oyster Bar
31 North Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
Prix Fixe Menu – $55 (for Two, 3 Courses)
Appetizer
- Spring Salad – fresh greens with orange vinaigrette (individual servings)
Entrée, shared
- Pulpo Enamorado – whole grilled octopus with baby potatoes
Dessert, shared
- La Guerita – warm blondie topped with ice cream and caramel
El Mezquite Grill & Taqueria
280 South Church Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
Prix Fixe Menu – $55 per person
First Course (Choose One)
- Truffle Tortilla Crisp – Local mushrooms, green chiles, sweet corn, arugula, white truffle oil.
- Chipotle Crema Chicken Wings – Half pound jumbo wings, chipotle pepper, Greek yogurt, cilantro & onion mix.
Second Course (Choose One)
- Carne y Papas – 12oz mesquite grilled ribeye, nopales rajas, fried baby yukons, epazote compound butter.
- Shrimp Culichi – Seared shrimp, Oaxacan poblano sauce, avocado, pickled onion, cabbage mix, cilantro lime rice.
Third Course (Choose One)
- Fresas con Crema – Strawberry cake, whipped cream, tres leches, berry preserve, mint.
- Churro Sundae – Cinnamon sugar churro, everything cookie, vanilla bean ice cream, caramel, lechera.
El Taco Rustico
2281 North Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85705
Taco Special – $25 per person
Enjoy unlimited tacos for thirty minutes.
⏰ Time Limit
- 30 minutes per guest
Rules
- Dine-in only
- You must finish everything on your plate (including tortillas and toppings) before ordering more
- Excludes shrimp tacos, fish tacos, rib tacos and quesabirrias
El Sur Mexican Restaurant
5602 East 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85711
Prix Fixe Menu – $45 per person
Tierra
Starter (choose one)
- Queso Fundido con Chorizo
- Toritos y Guacamole
Entrée (choose one)
- Tampiqueña
- Milanesa
Dessert (choose one)
- Flan
- Tres Leches
Beverage (choose one)
- Red Sangria
- Fresa Fuerte – Buchanan’s Pineapple, strawberry, sour
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Prix Fixe Menu – $45 per person
Mar
Starter (choose one)
- Shrimp Ceviche
- Tostada
Entrée (choose one)
- Pescado Bañado en Mole – seasonal fish on a bed of rice and mole
- Camarones a la Diabla
Dessert (choose one)
- Flan
- Tres Leches
Beverage (choose one)
- White Sangria
- Caribbean Green – melon, Malibu, simple, lime
Humo Cocina Mexicana
6671 North Thornydale Road, Tucson, AZ 85741
JPS Seafood
5065 South 12th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85706
La Chingada Cocina Mexicana
110 East Pennington Street, Tucson, AZ 85701
Prix Fixe Menu – $25
Chile en Nogada
An iconic Mexican masterpiece – fire-roasted poblano pepper filled with savory picadillo, cloaked in silky walnut cream, and crowned with pomegranate seeds and fresh parsley. A dish as rich in flavor as it is in tradition.
La Olla Mexican Cafe
8553 North Silverbell Road, Tucson, AZ 85743
PRIX FIXE MENU – $35/Person
Chips & Salsa
Appetizer (Choose One):
- Shrimp Duo – One shrimp empanada paired with one shrimp diablo chico
OR - Chico Nachos De La Olla – House corn chips topped with chicken, chorizo black beans, chili con queso, melted cheddar, garnished with smoked poblano crema, fresca, and guacamole
Entrée (Choose One):
- Surf & Turf – Three manchego shrimp paired with house carne asada, served with rice, calabacitas, and a warm hand-stretched tortilla
OR - Traditional Trio – Tamale of the day, cheese enchilada, ground beef taco made the old-fashioned way, served with rice, beans, and calabacitas
Dessert (Choose One):
- Chocolate Jalapeño Ice Cream – Rich, dark chocolate jalapeño ice cream, drizzled with raspberry coulis and sauce anglaise
OR - Flan – Creamy custard with a delicate caramel sauce
Reforma Modern Mexican
4340 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85718
PRIX FIXE MENU – $35++
Starter (choose one)
- Shrimp Ceviche Tostada (Choose One)
Fresh shrimp marinated in citrus with tomato, onion, and cilantro
OR - Sweet Potato Taquitos
Crispy taquitos filled with seasoned sweet potatoes
Main
- Sopes De Ranchero
Served with your choice of Carne Asada, Chicken Tinga, or Calabacitas, accompanied by cilantro rice and black beans
Dessert
- Sweet Corn Creation
Crafted by Pastry Chef Shirley Bobadilla
Seis Kitchen – Mercado
130 South Avenida del Convento, Tucson, AZ 85745
Prix Fixe Menu at All Four Locations – $45 for Two Guests
Course Uno (choice of):
- House-made Queso Dip – served with chips and fire-roasted salsas
- Fresh Guacamole Dip – served with chips and fire-roasted salsas
Course Dos (choice of one entrée per guest):
- Birria Taco Platter – with choice of black beans, smashed beans, or calabacitas
- Crispy Fish Taco Platter – with choice of black beans, smashed beans, or calabacitas
- Mexico City-Style Quesadilla (V) – stuffed with sautéed squash, with choice of black beans, smashed beans, or calabacitas
- El Bandito Burrito! – flour tortilla stuffed with grilled adobo steak, grilled Poc Chuc chicken, and sautéed fajita veggies; filled with choice of beans, smothered in red chili sauce, and topped with guacamole and Seis sauce
Course Tres
- Churros with cajeta dip
- Chocolate Mini Chimis (new menu item coming soon)
Sonora Moonshine Co.
124 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85701
PRIX FIXE MENU
Price: $25
–Two grilled beef ribs served with refried beans, grilled onions and green chiles, potatoes, and flour tortillas.
-A choice of a beer or a non-alcoholic drink.
Taco Fish
4841 South 12th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85714
Prix Fixe Menu – $25 per Couple
- 2 Fish Tacos (Basa, beer-battered)
- 2 Shrimp Tacos or 2 Taco Gordo
- 2 Bichi Mix Soups (8 oz – vegetable & shrimp)
- 2 Aguas Frescas (20 oz – Limonada, Jamaica, or Horchata, no refill)
Optional: substitute with 2 sodas
Family Prix Fixe Menu – $35
- 2 Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas or 2 Shrimp Quesadillas or Marlin / Chile Marlin Quesadillas
- 2 Fish Tacos (Basa, beer-battered)
- 2 Shrimp Tacos
- 2 Bichi Mix Soups (8 oz – vegetable & shrimp)
- 2 Aguas Frescas (20 oz – Limonada, Jamaica, or Horchata, no refill)
Optional: substitute with 2 sodas
Tucson Antojitos
63 East Congress Street, Tucson, AZ 85701
Prix Fixe Menu – $15
Chorizo Torta
A true Sonoran torta stacked with Vera Earl Premium beef chorizo, a golden cheese crust, creamy guacamole, and a touch of mayo, finished with fresh cilantro and onion on a toasted bolillo roll. Served with crispy fries for the perfect sidekick.
The Monica
40 East Congress Street, Tucson, AZ 85701
El Charro Café Downtown
311 North Court Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
