Just in case you didn’t know, Sonoran Restaurant Week is happening now until September 15!
It’s a great chance to check out some of Tucson’s best restaurants. The menus at each of the 100+ restaurants are discounted by 25%, offering limited-time meals at $15, $25, $35, $45, or $55.
This roundup will help you find the spots offering tasty vegan dishes.
Also, here’s a full list of every participating business during Sonoran Restaurant Week.
Vegan Eats During Sonoran Restaurant Week
Arizona Inn
2200 E. Elm St. Tucson AZ 85719
All Day Menu
Available 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- $25 per person – Select one entrée and one dessert
- $45 for Two – Select two entrées and two desserts
Substitute a side salad for dessert upon request
Entrées
- Crispy Oyster Mushroom Po’ Boy (Vegan) – Crispy local oyster mushrooms, Fresno remoulade, house pickles, rocket and curly endive salad with Dijon herb dressing, and sliced tomato on a French roll. Choice of side.
Desserts
- Homemade Sorbet – Ask your server about current flavors.
Dinner Features – $35 per person
Available 5–9 p.m.
Elegant entrée features offered nightly throughout Sonoran Restaurant Week. Please inquire with your server for current offerings.
Cafe Desta Ethiopian Restaurant
758 S. Stone Ave.
Vegan Signature Plate ($35) – a sampling of all vegan dishes, served with Selata and Injera.
The Coronet
198 W. Cushing St.
Ghini’s French Caffe
1803 E. Prince Rd.
First Course – Cup of Vegetable Soup
Second Course – Pickle Grilled Cheese with house Pickle Remoulade, side of baby greens or Vine Tomato and Fresh Basil Pasta
Drink – glass of wine or Pumpkin Spiced Organic Japanese Matcha or Freshly Squeezed Lavender Lemonade
Lovin’ Spoonfuls Vegan Restaurant
2990 N. Campbell Ave. #120
Maru Japanese Noodle Shop
1370 N. Silverbell Rd.
$25/Person
Vegan Menu
Appetizer
- Sonoran Cactus Vegan Chicken Bun – House-made bun filled with vegan chicken and cactus.
Entrée
- Sonoran Cactus Kakiage Vegan Ramen – Ramen with cactus kakiage in a vegan broth.
The National
98 E. Congress St.
Prix Fixe Menu – $45 per person
Optional Wine Pairing: $15 per glass from Sonoran Wines
First Course
- Ricotta + Thyme (vegan) – House-made vegan ricotta, spiced agave drizzle, thyme, toasted sourdough
Second Course
- Spaghetti Squash Bolognese (vegan) – Portabella mushroom bolognese, roasted spaghetti squash, vegan whipped ricotta
Third Course
- Spiced Citrus Mousse (vegan) – Vegan citrus mousse with subtle spice
Wine Pairing Option
- Sonoran Wines Viognier (White)
- Sonoran Wines Real de San Bernadino (Red Blend)
Sonoran House Sam Hughes
98 E. Congress St.
Prix Fixe Menu – $55 per person
Optional wine pairings available
First Course
- Arugula (vegan) – Charred zucchini ribbons, cherry tomatoes, crispy chickpeas, pickled shallots, roasted pepitas, charred lime prickly pear vinaigrette
Second Course
- Mesquite Flour Tagliatelle (vegan) – Roasted poblano & cashew cream sauce, charred nopales and squash ribbons, crispy tepary beans, toasted pepitas, prickly pear gastrique
Third Course
- Lemon Olive Oil Bundt Cake (vegan)
Sonoran Restaurant Week Map
Like last year, we created an interactive map to help you plan your week.
For more information about Sonoran Restaurant Week, visit sonoranrestaurantweek.com.
Article written by:
Hannah Hernandez
More about HannahOne of Tucson’s distinguished media creators, Hannah Hernandez, also known as Death Free Foodie, navigates the realms of digital imagery, video editing, and photography.
The trajectory of Hannah’s life changed in 2017 when she adopted a vegan lifestyle, which invited new ways of relating to food and its sources. Choosing to start with sources most immediate to her, Hannah eagerly began exploring local vegan purveyors. Before she knew it she was applying her creative passions toward promoting vegan businesses and makers around Tucson, and Death Free Foodie was born.
Through Death Free Foodie came increased exposure to Tucson’s vegan culture and communities, and it was only a matter of time before Hannah acquired a dedicated following. The growth of Death Free Foodie paralleled Hannah’s personal growth beyond her comfort zones, and she welcomed a new chapter of endless foodie experiences and community involvement.
As means of relaxing, Hannah enjoys dancing and painting her heart out. She also has a garden in her backyard where she grows her favorite herbs, fruits, and veggies.
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