This year, 18 Mexican restaurants are participating in Sonoran Restaurant Week from September 4-13. Also, National Hispanic Heritage Month begins immediately afterwards on Sunday, September 15.
Thankfully, you don’t have to wait until then to taste these exclusive Sonoran Restaurant Week menus. Here's the full list, in alphabetical order.
Agave House
943 East University Boulevard
$35
Agave House brings a sleek, modern dining room to University Boulevard, with turquoise bar accents and a lively patio out front. Regulars come back for the Ranchera Asada and Green Chicken Enchiladas, along with signature margaritas and mezcal cocktails.
Amelia's Mexican Kitchen
5851 North Oracle Road and 5553 East Grant Road
$25
Chef Jose Contreras, a James Beard semifinalist, leads this Sonoran-inspired kitchen known for quesabirria tacos and margaritas. The Molcajete Amelia's, loaded with steak, shrimp, lobster, cactus, cheese, and onions, remains a signature order.
BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs
Multiple locations
$15 and $25
BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs serves Sonoran-style Mexican food in a casual, family-owned setting. The New York Times named it one of the 41 greatest Mexican restaurants in the United States, and regulars order the carne asada, Sonoran hot dogs, and tacos.
BOCA by Chef Maria Mazon
Fourth Avenue, Downtown
$35 · Ticketed dinner Sept. 9
Chef Maria Mazon, a James Beard Award semifinalist and Top Chef alum, brings national acclaim to her playful Mexican menu. Signature dishes include the Macho Taco, stuffed with steak and cheese in a pepper, and daily fresh salsas like mango habanero and pineapple jalapeño.
Buendia Breakfast and Lunch Café
2530 North First Avenue
$15
Buendia serves a family-friendly breakfast and lunch menu in a rustic dining room with an ocotillo rib ceiling and a kids' play area. The BUENDIA Breakfast Poblano, a corn tamale stuffed and drenched in green sauce, remains a standout.
Casa Asada Taquería
2502 North Campbell Avenue
$35
Casa Asada Taquería y Cervecería pairs a modern dining room with a view of the mesquite grill and a full-service bar known for its tequila selection. The Casa Asada Taco, made with prime beef and refried beans, remains a top order.
Casa Del Rio
1060 South Pantano Road
$25
Casa Del Rio has served Sonoran-style Mexican fare since 1979, keeping things simple with signature chimichangas and consistent value.
El Charro Café
Multiple Tucson locations
$25
El Charro Café dates back to 1922 and holds the title of the nation's oldest Mexican restaurant in continuous operation by the same family. The menu leans on classics like carne seca and the original chimichanga.
CRUDA Mariscos & Oyster Bar
31 North Scott Avenue
$25
CRUDA Mariscos & Oyster Bar brings coastal-inspired seafood and a lively, seaside feel to downtown Tucson. Regulars favor the oysters, seafood tostadas, and Camarón Culichi.
El Mezquite Grill & Taqueria
Two locations, including inside the DoubleTree by Hilton downtown
$55
El Mezquite Grill & Taqueria puts a modern spin on Southwestern dining, with a bar area built for live music and a patio for outdoor dining.
Humo Cocina Mexicana
6671 North Thornydale Road
$15 and $25
This newer Marana restaurant built a following fast with its mole wings, served on custom wooden cutting boards and finished with a rich, semi-sweet mole sauce.
La Chingada Cocina Mexicana
110 East Pennington Street
$35
La Chingada brings vibrant murals, neon accents, and Sunday mariachi to downtown Tucson. Fan favorites include the mini chimis, quesabirria tacos, and chilaquiles divorciados.
La Frida Mexican Grill & Seafood
7230 E. 22nd St.
$35 · First year at Restaurant Week
La Frida pairs creative Mexican fare with a coastal twist, in a dining room decorated with textured walls and portrait artwork honoring its namesake. Recent menu favorites include the Kahlo Enchiladas, Costilla de Elote fried corn ribs, and the EspecTACOlares taco trio.
La Olla Mexican Cafe
8553 North Silverbell Road
$35
A Marana staple, La Olla draws regulars in for chicken tortilla soup, Fundido with Anaheim chilies, and deep-fried ground beef tacos.
Nana's Kitchen
8225 North Courtney Page Way Suite 129
$35 · Ticketed dinner Sept. 12
Nana's Kitchen keeps things homestyle, but dresses up for a one-night wine dinner.
Reforma Modern Mexican
4340 North Campbell Avenue
$25
Reforma pairs an extensive mezcal and tequila selection with modern takes on Mexican classics, including Enchiladas de Mole with chicken tinga and mole colorado.
Seis Kitchen
Multiple Tucson locations
$45
Seis Kitchen highlights the culinary traditions of six regions of Mexico, built on whole ingredients and family recipes that have earned the restaurant UNESCO City of Gastronomy recognition.
Sonora Moonshine Co.
124 East Broadway Boulevard
$35
Sonora Moonshine Co. draws on the food, flavors, and drinking culture of Sonora and northern Mexico, from homemade flour tortillas to bacanora and mezcal. For Restaurant Week, the restaurant is showcasing two new steak tacos: a ribeye Taco Sonora and a New York strip Taco Moonshine, both served on house-made tortillas with Sonoran salsas.
Plan ahead
Since restaurants continue to post final menus throughout the summer, it's worth checking each restaurant's page for the latest details before booking. For the complete Sonoran Restaurant Week lineup across every cuisine, visit the full restaurant list.
