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Back of House: Chilaquiles Poblanos at La Chingada (VIDEO)

Chilaquiles Poblanos with Chef Jess of La Chingada

Back of House: Chilaquiles Poblanos at La Chingada (VIDEO)

Oct 16, 20231 min read

Stepping into the shoes of former Cafe Poca Cosa was no small feat, so Chef Jess brought her family recipes into the space. The refined recipes are celebrated in bold flavors, satisfying textures, vibrant colors, and crave-inducing smells at La Chingada.

Case in point is the Chilaquiles Poblanos. Freshly made fragrant masa tortillas turn into hot and crunchy chips that get dressed in her auntโ€™s poblano sauce and topped with a juicy mound of shredded chicken tinga. This dish should be on your list of essential eats in Tucson!

La Chingada Cocina Mexicana is located at 110 E. Pennington St. For more information, visit lachingadacocina.com.

Article written by:

Feng-Feng Yeh
Feng-Feng Yeh is a chef and emerging multi-disciplinary artist that explores identity, feminism, and activism, under a provocative lens of sensuality, pop culture, camp, and comedy. She is the brainchild of the Chinese Chorizo Project, a MOCA Tucson and Andy Warhol Foundation for the Arts awarded project.

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@Sonoranrestaurantweek is almost here! September 4โ€“13!๐ŸŒต

This year, Flying V at @loewsventana is featuring a special K4 Ranch Prime Beef Tasting for $55.๐Ÿฅฉ

Dry-Aged Beef Tartare
Koji-Honey Vinaigrette, Fermented Tomato, Shallot, Pistachio, Fry Bread I *+18 add Flying V Special Reserve Caviar I *Casa Madero - Chardonnay โ€” Valle de Parras, Mexico 

Tournedos of Filet Mignon
Desert Pearl Oyster Mushrooms, Del Bac Demi Glace, Our Beef Garum, Chives I Family Style: Hayden Mills Polenta, Farmerโ€™s Market Featured Vegetables I *Merkin โ€” Chupacabra Red - (Grenache, Mourvรฉdre, Syrah, Petite Sirah) - Willcox, Arizona 

Caramel Butter Cake
Exo Coffee-Toffee Sauce, Bread Syrup, Preserved Jujube Chutney, Bone Marrow Ice Cream I *Flying Leap โ€” Sangiovese โ€“ Elgin, Arizona 

See menus and build your itinerary on Tucsonfoodie/srw๐Ÿ‘ˆ
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonevents@Sonoranrestaurantweek is almost here! September 4โ€“13!๐ŸŒต This year, Flying V at @loewsventana is featuring a special K4 Ranch Prime Beef Tasting for $55.๐Ÿฅฉ Dry-Aged Beef Tartare Koji-Honey Vinaigrette, Fermented Tomato, Shallot, Pistachio, Fry Bread I *+18 add Flying V Special Reserve Caviar I *Casa Madero - Chardonnay โ€” Valle de Parras, Mexico Tournedos of Filet Mignon Desert Pearl Oyster Mushrooms, Del Bac Demi Glace, Our Beef Garum, Chives I Family Style: Hayden Mills Polenta, Farmerโ€™s Market Featured Vegetables I *Merkin โ€” Chupacabra Red - (Grenache, Mourvรฉdre, Syrah, Petite Sirah) - Willcox, Arizona Caramel Butter Cake Exo Coffee-Toffee Sauce, Bread Syrup, Preserved Jujube Chutney, Bone Marrow Ice Cream I *Flying Leap โ€” Sangiovese โ€“ Elgin, Arizona See menus and build your itinerary on Tucsonfoodie/srw๐Ÿ‘ˆ #tucsonfoodie #tucsonevents
TOMORROW! An evening of food, plants, and connection returns under the desert sky.๐ŸŒตโœจ

In partnership with @salus.healers, join us tomorrow, August 29, at @tohonochul for Desert Magic, a one-night celebration of the edible and medicinal beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Stroll the gardens, drink in hand, and discover chef and wellness stations along the way. 

๐ŸŒฟWELLNESS PRACTITIONERS offering sound healing, massage, somatic therapy, readings, reiki, plant walks, workshops & more: @awakenedwombs | @curavidabodywork | @dharmawellness.center | @drkorigiudici | Ease Bodywork | @itsme.emmav | @healingspiritsoaks | @marie.heartnectar | @innerblissenergetics | @jessi.kyte.bodywork | Medicine Within | @monsoonmystics | @morosomedicalcenter | @intuitive_readings_by_zev | @sugarmelovetucson | @tantricheart_coaching | @gathering_point_ | @thehealinghubaz | The Somatic Sound 

๐Ÿ”ฅFOOD: @el_chef_padilla (@copperashculinary) | @landofmilknhoney (@tohonochulgardenbistro) | @chefdevonsanner (@sandpcreative) | Chef Gracie Soto (@anita_st_market) | @chefjosetucson (@ameliastucson) | @kenneth.foy | Obie Hindman & @tuckerhartford (@tucsoncityofgastronomy & @solpuebloprovisions) | @archimagirus_cultro (@scratchingtheplate)

๐Ÿฅฃ SOUNDS @tucsonmodernjazzquartet | DJ Sets by Rosa Dragona & LaDev

Ticket includes wellness stations, herb walks, workshops, sound healing, & botanical drinks.

Tap the link in bio to grab yours! ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธโœจ 

Video by @dalton.voss 
#tucsonfoodie #tucsoneventTOMORROW! An evening of food, plants, and connection returns under the desert sky.๐ŸŒตโœจ In partnership with @salus.healers, join us tomorrow, August 29, at @tohonochul for Desert Magic, a one-night celebration of the edible and medicinal beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Stroll the gardens, drink in hand, and discover chef and wellness stations along the way. ๐ŸŒฟWELLNESS PRACTITIONERS offering sound healing, massage, somatic therapy, readings, reiki, plant walks, workshops & more: @awakenedwombs | @curavidabodywork | @dharmawellness.center | @drkorigiudici | Ease Bodywork | @itsme.emmav | @healingspiritsoaks | @marie.heartnectar | @innerblissenergetics | @jessi.kyte.bodywork | Medicine Within | @monsoonmystics | @morosomedicalcenter | @intuitive_readings_by_zev | @sugarmelovetucson | @tantricheart_coaching | @gathering_point_ | @thehealinghubaz | The Somatic Sound ๐Ÿ”ฅFOOD: @el_chef_padilla (@copperashculinary) | @landofmilknhoney (@tohonochulgardenbistro) | @chefdevonsanner (@sandpcreative) | Chef Gracie Soto (@anita_st_market) | @chefjosetucson (@ameliastucson) | @kenneth.foy | Obie Hindman & @tuckerhartford (@tucsoncityofgastronomy & @solpuebloprovisions) | @archimagirus_cultro (@scratchingtheplate) ๐Ÿฅฃ SOUNDS @tucsonmodernjazzquartet | DJ Sets by Rosa Dragona & LaDev Ticket includes wellness stations, herb walks, workshops, sound healing, & botanical drinks. Tap the link in bio to grab yours! ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธโœจ Video by @dalton.voss #tucsonfoodie #tucsonevent
SPECIAL DINNERS DURING SONORAN RESTAURANT WEEK๐ŸŒต

@Sonoranrestaurantweek is ONE WEEK AWAY! In addition to prix-fixe menus around Tucson, @sonoranrestaurantweek features a lineup of special dinners and one very special brunch. Hereโ€™s the schedule:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 โ€ข 6 PM
Incaโ€™s Peruvian Cuisine Special Dinner
๐Ÿ“ @incasperuviancuisine 
 
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 โ€ข 6 PM
Penca Special Dinner
๐Ÿ“ @pencarestaurante 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 โ€ข 11 AMโ€“2 PM
Sonoran Restaurant Week Brunch Takeover
๐Ÿ“ Flying V @loewsventana 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 โ€ข 6:30 PM
Whole Hog BBQ Dinner
๐Ÿ“ @bashfulbanditbbq 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 โ€ข 6 PM
Sunshine Wine Special Dinner
๐Ÿ“ @sunshine_wine_tucson with @queenofcupswines 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 โ€ข 6 PM
BOCA by Chef Maria Mazon Special Dinner
๐Ÿ“ @bocatucson 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 โ€ข 6 PM
Bacio Italiano Special Dinner with @vertigo.wines 
๐Ÿ“ @bacio.italianoaz 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 โ€ข 6 PM
Cielos Special Dinner
๐Ÿ“ @cielostucson 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 โ€ข 6 PM 
Nanaโ€™s Kitchen Special Dinner with @rombauervineyards 
๐Ÿ“ @nanas_kitchen_2008 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 โ€ข 6 PM
Wild Garlic Grill Special Dinner
๐Ÿ“ @wildgarlicgrillofficial 

Several events have limited seating and require tickets or reservations, so plan ahead!

Sonoran Restaurant Week runs September 4โ€“13. Tap the link in our bio for menus, tickets, reservations, and more.โค๏ธ

#SRW2026 #sonoranrestaurantweek
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonfoodieeventsSPECIAL DINNERS DURING SONORAN RESTAURANT WEEK๐ŸŒต @Sonoranrestaurantweek is ONE WEEK AWAY! In addition to prix-fixe menus around Tucson, @sonoranrestaurantweek features a lineup of special dinners and one very special brunch. Hereโ€™s the schedule: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 โ€ข 6 PM Incaโ€™s Peruvian Cuisine Special Dinner ๐Ÿ“ @incasperuviancuisine SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 โ€ข 6 PM Penca Special Dinner ๐Ÿ“ @pencarestaurante SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 โ€ข 11 AMโ€“2 PM Sonoran Restaurant Week Brunch Takeover ๐Ÿ“ Flying V @loewsventana SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 โ€ข 6:30 PM Whole Hog BBQ Dinner ๐Ÿ“ @bashfulbanditbbq TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 โ€ข 6 PM Sunshine Wine Special Dinner ๐Ÿ“ @sunshine_wine_tucson with @queenofcupswines WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 โ€ข 6 PM BOCA by Chef Maria Mazon Special Dinner ๐Ÿ“ @bocatucson THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 โ€ข 6 PM Bacio Italiano Special Dinner with @vertigo.wines ๐Ÿ“ @bacio.italianoaz FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 โ€ข 6 PM Cielos Special Dinner ๐Ÿ“ @cielostucson SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 โ€ข 6 PM Nanaโ€™s Kitchen Special Dinner with @rombauervineyards ๐Ÿ“ @nanas_kitchen_2008 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 โ€ข 6 PM Wild Garlic Grill Special Dinner ๐Ÿ“ @wildgarlicgrillofficial Several events have limited seating and require tickets or reservations, so plan ahead! Sonoran Restaurant Week runs September 4โ€“13. Tap the link in our bio for menus, tickets, reservations, and more.โค๏ธ #SRW2026 #sonoranrestaurantweek #tucsonfoodie #tucsonfoodieevents
Win 2 tickets to Oktober Foodie Fest! ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿฅจ๐ŸŒญ

Oktober Foodie Fest returns to @corbettstucson on Saturday, September 26th. Itโ€™s Oktoberfest, but with a Tucson Foodie flavor all its own!

๐ŸŽถ Live Music ๐Ÿบ Craft Beer Garden ๐Ÿ‹๏ธ Classic Contests ๐Ÿฅจ Authentic German Eats โœš MORE! 

Hereโ€™s how to enter:
1๏ธโƒฃ Follow @tucsonfoodie & @corbettstucson
2๏ธโƒฃ Tag 1 friend (Your best brat-buddy๐ŸŒญ) and comment โ€œLetโ€™s go to OktoberFoodieFest!โ€
3๏ธโƒฃ Weโ€™ll draw our winner for the two passes Friday 8/28 at 9:45AM, just before tickets go on sale at 10:00 AM!

Tickets on sale Friday 8/28 @ 10AM PT
Tickets & more info โžก๏ธ oktoberfoodiefest.eventbrite.com

โš ๏ธ Note for Foodie Insider Members: Check your email for your 50% event discount code!Win 2 tickets to Oktober Foodie Fest! ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿฅจ๐ŸŒญ Oktober Foodie Fest returns to @corbettstucson on Saturday, September 26th. Itโ€™s Oktoberfest, but with a Tucson Foodie flavor all its own! ๐ŸŽถ Live Music ๐Ÿบ Craft Beer Garden ๐Ÿ‹๏ธ Classic Contests ๐Ÿฅจ Authentic German Eats โœš MORE! Hereโ€™s how to enter: 1๏ธโƒฃ Follow @tucsonfoodie & @corbettstucson 2๏ธโƒฃ Tag 1 friend (Your best brat-buddy๐ŸŒญ) and comment โ€œLetโ€™s go to OktoberFoodieFest!โ€ 3๏ธโƒฃ Weโ€™ll draw our winner for the two passes Friday 8/28 at 9:45AM, just before tickets go on sale at 10:00 AM! Tickets on sale Friday 8/28 @ 10AM PT Tickets & more info โžก๏ธ oktoberfoodiefest.eventbrite.com โš ๏ธ Note for Foodie Insider Members: Check your email for your 50% event discount code!