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‘Tis the Season for Restaurant Gift Cards with Benefits

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‘Tis the Season for Restaurant Gift Cards with Benefits

Nov 22, 20233 min read

It’s the season of giving, a reason for gifting, and quite honestly, a time to be happy with those that you love — no gifts are needed for that. However, plenty of local restaurants and businesses are offering deals on gift cards this holiday season, gifting you an opportunity to enjoy what the city of Tucson has to offer.

So, keep in mind, these aren’t all of the gift cards making their rounds through the town, but they’re a good start if you’re struggling with what to get your third cousin, twice removed for the holidays.

Creative Kind/Tucson Foodie Holiday Gift Boxes

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Creative Kind/Tucson Foodie Holiday Gift Boxes (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)

If gift cards aren’t your thing, Creative Kind has teamed up with us for some exclusive Holiday Gift Boxes.

You can learn more about those at creativekindshop.com.

Holiday Gift Card Deals

Tucson Foodie Gift Cards

The Tucson Foodie gift cards are your golden tickets to a variety of experiences. Whether you’re eyeing the Tucson Foodie Passport, itching to become a part of the exclusive Foodie Club members, eager to join the fun at local events and festivals, or just craving an adventure in taste, these cards have got you covered.

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Rocco’s Little Chicago

2707 E. Broadway Blvd.

Pizza, pizza! For the time being, if you buy four $25 gift cards you’ll snag a bonus $20 gift card.

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Si Charro Restaurants

Multiple Restaurants

The Monica, Charro Vida, and other Si Charro concepts are offering a Black Friday (November 24) deal: Buy four $25 gift cards and you’ll get an extra $25 gift card.

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Pita Jungle

7090 N. Oracle Rd. # 128

Spend $25 in gift cards and get $5 back in Pita Dough (a voucher that can be used on future purchases). Or, buy $150, $250, or $500 worth of catering and get back $25, $50, or $100, respectively, in PJ Holiday Dough. Both deals are valid now through Sunday, December 31.

Also, score big on Cyber Monday (November 27). If you spend $50 in gift cards you’ll get $15 back in e-Holiday Dough (valid for online purchase only).

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Postino

2500 E. Grant Rd. #112

The restaurant/bar has a special deal on Black Friday: Buy $100 in gift cards and you’ll score a bonus $30 gift card.

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Fox Restaurant Concepts

Multiple Restaurants

At the moment, if you buy $100 in gift cards this holiday season you’ll get an extra $20 gift card. Fox Restaurant Concepts include spots like Wildflower American Cuisine, Zinburger, North Italia, Blanco, Culinary Dropout, Flower Child, and Doughbird.

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Tucson Originals Restaurants

Multiple Restaurants

One gift card to conquer them all… Well, not all of the restaurants in Tucson but a good handful. This gift card is valid for more than 25 local restaurants.

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Snooze

2500 E. Grant Rd. #182

Don’t snooze on this deal. From now until Friday, January 1, you can harness a $20 bonus gift card if you purchase $100 in gift cards. The bonus gift card is only available for in-restaurant or e-gift purchases.

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Hotel Congress

311 E. Congress St.

If you buy $100 you’ll get an additional $20 starting on Friday, November 24.

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True Food Kitchen

2905 E. Skyline Dr. #298

Buy $100 in gift cards and get a $20 bonus card! The deal is valid now until Sunday, December 31, and can be used from January 1 – March 31, 2024.

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Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

More about Matt

At 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.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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