Here’s a look back at what the Tucson Foodie team enjoyed during May!
Not only are these reminders of the dishes we ate, but they can also be a guide for your own decisions on what to eat here in Tucson.
Addie Ibarra
La Frida Mexican Grill
7230 E. 22nd St.
The Carajillo at La Frida Mexican Grill was the perfect way to start a Sunday Funday. I love having such a high-quality, fun restaurant on the east side!
BATA
35 E. Toole Ave.
The special collaboration dinner between Dr. Andrew Weil and Chef Tyler Fenton of BATA. I love it when after a meal I feel completely satisfied, but I don’t hate myself. I always get that feeling at BATA. Their wine pairings are primo!
Produce on Wheels
Multiple Locations
Shout out to Produce on Wheels because this was 1/3 of the veggies I got from them for $15.
Calle Tepa
6151 E. Broadway Blvd.
Calle Tepa has a margarita pitcher that’s perfect for Summer. Tacos and margs? What could be better?
Hannah Hernandez
OBON
350 E. Congress St. #120
Death Free Ramen at Obon.
Edna’s Eatery by Charly’s Grill
2150 N. Alvernon Way
Avocado Toast at Edna’s Eatery by Charly’s Grill. Learn more about Charly’s.
Pure Love Juice
1980 E. River Rd.
Spring rolls at Pure Love Juice.
Matt Sterner
Tucson Hop Shop
3230 N. Dodge Blvd. H
Beer! Not just any beer, though. It’s Pueblo Vida Brewing’s annual 520 Day IPA. Try it while you can! I found a can of it at one of my favorite taprooms, Tucson Hop Shop. One of my favorite spots to sit is upstairs above the bar. I’m like a little pigeon up there minding my own business.
La Chaiteria
1002 W. Congress St.
We met my mom at La Chaiteria. She somehow got lost and ended up across the street in the parking lot of the drive-thru liquor spot, but once we rounded her up I ordered the Barbacoa Burrito.
Ermanos Bar
220 N. Fourth Ave.
Croutons are cool. So is the Caesar Salad at Ermanos.
Kingfisher
2564 E. Grant Rd.
Probably my favorite calamari in town is at Kingfisher! These crispy critters come with sweety drop peppers, a sweet chili sauce, and sweet, I mean, spicy jalapeños. Read all about their new menu items.
Shane Reiser
Bollywood Pizza Company
Food Truck
Chicken Tikka Pizza at Bollywood Pizza Company.
Go Dim Sum
3504 E. Grant Rd.
Salt & Pepper Tofu at Go Dim Sum.
5 Points Market & Restaurant
756 S. Stone Ave.
Dinner at 5 Points! I had the Whole Roasted Cauliflower, Smoked Olives, and Vermouth Service.
Alafia West African Cuisine
1070 N. Swan Rd.
Vegetarian Egusi Soup at Alafia West African Cuisine.
Doughbird
2960 N. Campbell Ave.
Chicken Parmesan at Doughbird.
Iron John’s Brewing Company
5350 E. Broadway Blvd. #128
Buff Chick Pizza at Iron John’s!
Mama Louisa’s Italian Restaurant
2041 S. Craycroft Rd.
Cannoli at Mama Louisa’s!
Favorites From Tucson Foodie Insiders
Hey, we’ve added a few favorites from Tucson Foodie Insiders! Insiders can upload some of the dishes they’ve ordered, allowing others to see what they enjoyed eating.
Mili Nader
Penelope Pizza
210 E. Broadway Blvd.
The Sgt. Pepper pizza: garlic oil base, smoked cheese blend, roasted Anaheim chiles, house sausage, Desert Provisions Hatch green chili salt, Mike’s Hot Honey drizzle (added half jalapeños).
Chris Koch
Dominick’s Real Italian
8330 N. Thornydale Rd.
Great Sandwich for lunch or dinner. The Italian Stallion Sub is a hoagie with pepperoni, salami, ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, pepperoncini, and a side of Italian dressing on a toasted bun.
Lauren Sparks
Bubbe’s Bagels
1101 N. Wilmot Rd.
The Closed-Faced Lox and Golden Beer Sandwich. Your choice of bagel, cream cheese, filled with lox, golden beets, sprigs of dill, cucumber, and red onion.
