Save the grilling for another day. This Father’s Day brings special dishes, rum punch, and meal deals big enough to feed the whole family.
Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 21, this year, and Tucson restaurants are rolling out brunch buffets, whiskey pairings, and steak specials to match. Reservations fill up fast at several spots, so call ahead or book online before the big day.
Is your dad hard to shop for? Does he have everything he could possibly need, including all your love? If you’re looking for a gift that just keeps giving, might we suggest a Tucson Foodie membership? It’s all that and a bag of chips.
Keep in mind that we’ll be adding to the list each day leading up to Dad’s big day, so check it occasionally if you haven’t found the perfect meal for your parent.
Mojo Cuban Kitchen and Rum Bar
1929 E. Grant Rd.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, June 21
Mojo’s Father’s Day brunch brings a complimentary rum punch for Dad alongside two standout specials. The Bistec y Huevos pairs Mojo marinated skirt steak with two fried eggs and plantain hash, while the Bacon Rumcakes layer rum-infused coconut pancakes with crispy bacon, toasted coconut, coconut rum sauce, and whipped cream. The regular menu stays available all day, and reservations are recommended.
The Parish
6453 N. Oracle Rd.
Sunday, June 21
The Parish goes all in on Southern comfort for Dad with oak-smoked, Southern-style sarsaparilla BBQ pork ribs, smoked gouda fried mac and cheese, and well-seasoned corn on the cob. At the bar, order “The D.A.D.,” a shot of Whiskey Del Bac paired with a choice of Dragoon IPA or Abita Amber, for $13, or stick with a classic Old Fashioned for $9.
Whiskey Del Bac
2106 N. Forbes Blvd., Ste. 103
Whiskey Del Bac spreads Father’s Day weekend across three events for whiskey-loving dads.
- “Del Bac for the Dads” kicks off at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 19, at Arizona Wilderness Miracle Mile in Phoenix. The free event includes whiskey samplings and swag.
- A hands-on blending course runs at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, at the Tucson distillery for $100. Guests analyze six distinct barrels and blend their own unique 375 mL bottle to take home.
- A pairing dinner at Cielos at Lodge on the Desert starts at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, for $99. The four-course meal includes French onion and wild mushroom soup, a Cielos house salad, smoked brisket, and bourbon peach cobbler, each paired with whiskey tastings and cocktails. Guests also take home a commemorative whiskey glass.
Tavolino Ristorante Italiano
2890 E. Skyline Dr.
Sunday, June 21
Tavolino’s Father’s Day special features a 16-ounce New York Steak Fiorentina with roasted red potatoes, sautéed spinach, and asparagus. The meal comes paired with a glass of Barolo wine and finishes with a Belgian chocolate budino for dessert. The full package runs $75 per person.
Ghini’s French Caffe
1803 E. Prince Rd.
Friday, June 19, through Sunday, June 21
Ghini’s keeps the celebration going all weekend with 2-for-$15 classic mimosas and Bloody Marys, available on a walk-in basis alongside the scratch-made brunch and vegan menus.
Cafe a la C’Art
150 N. Main Ave.
Sunday, June 21
Cafe a la C’Art built a full menu for Dad. Beverage options include the Cran-tastic Cape Codder for $12, made with Arcadia cranberry vodka, cranberry juice cocktail, fresh lime, and a splash of bubbly, plus the Orange You Glad Man-mosa for $7, a pint of Four Peaks Orange Wheat Ale and fresh orange juice garnished with an orange slice. For something sweeter, the Iced Banana Split Breve for $7 combines two shots of Arbuckle’s espresso with banana, hazelnut, and vanilla syrups, half-and-half, chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, and a Bordeaux cherry.
On the brunch side, the Chicken & Waffles for $18 pairs Belgian waffles with crispy chicken and hot honey, and the Grilled Flank Steak Skillet for $17 brings roasted sweet peppers, caramelized onions, provolone, and rosemary breakfast potatoes, topped with two eggs any style and served with multigrain toast.
Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort
5501 N. Hacienda del Sol Rd.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, June 21
Hacienda del Sol hosts its Father’s Day BBQ Brunch in the resort’s scenic garden setting. The spread includes grilled favorites, classic BBQ sides, and decadent desserts, and every dad receives a free beer, shandy, or michelada. Live music from Andy Hersey runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the resort also pours complimentary tastings of Angel’s Envy bourbon while samples last. The brunch costs $85 per adult and $40 for kids ages 6 to 12, and kids 5 and under eat free. Call (520) 529-3500 to book.
Hotel Congress (Cup Cafe)
311 E. Congress St.
Sunday, June 21
Cup Cafe at Hotel Congress offers separate brunch and dinner specials for the holiday. Dad’s Brunch, priced at $20, includes a quarter rack of ribs, andouille sausage, scrambled eggs, sautéed onions and peppers, smoked brisket, parmesan horseradish onion rings, and cheddar jalapeño biscuits. Dad’s Dinner, priced at $36, features short rib with horseradish au jus, green chili cheddar mashed potatoes, and sautéed green beans with bacon. Reserve a table through OpenTable.
Tohono Chul
7366 N. Paseo del Norte
7 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, June 21
Tohono Chul offers free admission to all dads, stepdads, and grandfathers for Father’s Day. Families can stroll the blooming gardens and shady nature trails, browse the art galleries, or grab brunch at the Garden Bistro. The Shops and Desert Corner Nursery round out the visit with local gifts and desert plants. Anyone looking to extend the celebration can save 25% on annual Family Memberships and above with the promo code FAMILY25 at checkout.
Charro Steak
188 E. Broadway Blvd. (Downtown) | 7109 N. Oracle Rd. (North)
Sunday, June 21
Charro Steak keeps the Father’s Day special simple and satisfying: the Pound & Pint deal pairs a 1-pound grass-fed picanha steak with a cerveza pint and papas for $49.95, available at both the Downtown and North locations.
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Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
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