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Mother’s Day 2021: Dine-in & to-go options for Mom

Mother’s Day 2021: Dine-in & to-go options for Mom

May 3, 20216 min read

It’s that time of year — Mother’s Day 2021.

Time to make sure your mom knows she’s number one in your heart, in case you hadn’t already been doing so. More likely than not, your mother made meals galore for you when you needed it most, so take her out or order takeout this Mother’s Day (and skip the cleanup, too).

Per usual, Tucson is home to more than enough options to give her a huge edible “I love you.” Check out the following list of restaurants to make sure you get your reservations in on time — expect this list to grow, too.

Casino Del Sol

5655 W. Valencia Rd.
Spaghetti & Meatball at Bellissimo Ristorante Italiano (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Spaghetti & Meatball at Bellissimo Ristorante Italiano (Credit: Jackie Tran)

The popular casino is hosting a few Mother’s Day options this year. Everyone likes options, right? Check out the participating restaurants below.

Bellissimo Ristorante Italiano
  • The full menu will be available with the following special:
    • The Sunday Sauce – a three-course meal featuring a Simple Salad, House-made Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, and Petite Tiramisu ($20)
Ume
  • Seafood Thai Green Curry – with Jumbo Shrimp, Crab, and Baby Scallops ($18)
PY Steakhouse
  • The full menu will be available with the following special:
    • Slow Roasted Prime Rib Eye – Butter Whipped Potatoes, Chefs Seasonal Vegetables, Au Jus, and Creamy Horseradish ($36)

Cielos at the Lodge on the Desert

306 N. Alvernon Way
Chicken Mole Manchamanteles at Cielos at Lodge on the Desert (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Chicken Mole Manchamanteles at Cielos at Lodge on the Desert (Credit: Jackie Tran)

Show mom some love this Mother’s Day by treating her to southwestern favorites like Chilled Avocado Soup and Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna or Spinach Salad and Cielos Duck a l’Orange.

The menu is available from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and you can reserve your table now, and we will make sure it’s an afternoon full of delightful fare while you create lasting memories with mom.

For more information and to make reservations, visit lodgeonthedesert.com.

The Coronet

198 W. Cushing St.
Seat at the Table dinner series (Credit: The Coronet)
Seat at the Table dinner series (Credit: The Coronet)

The Coronet is honoring the holiday this year with a couple of Mother’s Day menu items, including Pork Florentine and Gravlax Florentine. The regular menu will be available, too.

For more information, call (520) 222-9889 or visit coronettucson.com

Cup Cafe at Hotel Congress

311 E. Congress St.
Cast Iron Baked Eggs (Photo courtesy of Hotel Congress on Facebook)
Cast Iron Baked Eggs (Photo courtesy of Hotel Congress on Facebook)

Treat mom to a delicious four-course prix fixe brunch at Cup Cafe from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Seats are $55 per person, $25 per child, and reservations are required for this holiday dining experience. They’ve got the full Mother’s Day menu online and the regular menu will be available on the day of.

For more information, call (520) 798-1618 or visit hotelcongress.com.

Decibel Coffee Works

267 South Avenida del Convento

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One of the coffee shop’s favorites is returning for Mother’s Day. It’s an Eggs Benedict with tomatillo hollandaise, poached eggs, shredded pork, blistered poblano pepper, all on top of house-made cheddar herb biscuits.

Plus, this dish will be available every weekend as a permanent special.

For more information, follow Decibel Coffee Works on Facebook

Flores Concepts / Si Charro Restaurants

Carne seca chimichanga bandera style at El Charro Cafe (Photo courtesy of El Charro Cafe)
Carne seca chimichanga bandera style at El Charro Cafe (Photo courtesy of El Charro Cafe)

There’s a lot happening at the family of restaurants so maybe you ought to take mom to more than one of their locations. Otherwise, choose wisely.

Charro Steak & Del Rey
  • Noon – 8 p.m.
  • Happy Hour Margaritas all day
  • Kids under 10 years old can eat for free
Charrovida
  • 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Half-off Mimosas all day
  • Kids under 10 years old eat for free
Barrio Charro
  • 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • “M is for Moms” Half-off Moto Sonora Beer, Micheladas, and Mange Nadas
Pub 1922
  • 11a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Two-for-one Happy Hour Margaritas All Day
El Charro Café
    • 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    • Dia de Las Madres Brunch Menu
    • Kids under 10 years old eat for free
El Charro Café Felíz dia de las Madres Menu

(All recipes feature mesquite seasoned potatoes, frijoles, and fruta for the table)

  • Eggs Benedict Sonoran Style – Local corn masa cakes topped with over-easy eggs, queso casero, frijoles, and the family recipe red enchilada sauce. Finished with crumbled bacon and avocado
  • Grilled Camarones and Corn Tamale Cake – Delicious grilled chimichurri shrimp with roasted corn, peppers mixta, cilantro, and garlic over a grilled corn tamal cake with bacon picadito
  • Breakfast Tacos – Corn tortillas filled with scrambled egg, queso casero, salsa, and avocado. Choice of plain, chorizo or bacon
  • Desserts – Strawberry Shortcake Tres Leches, Margarita Tamarind and Tajin, Watermelon Refresco

For more information, visit sicharro.com.

Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort

5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol Rd.
Assorted desserts at The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol Sunday Brunch (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Assorted desserts at The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol Sunday Brunch (Photo by Jackie Tran)

The resort will have an enhanced tableside brunch menu at Terraza Garden Patio & Lounge from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. for $45 per person. In addition, an a la carte dinner menu will be available at both The Grill and Terraza Garden Patio & Lounge.

For more information and to make reservations, visit haciendadelsol.com.

Harvest Oro Valley

10355 N. La Canada Dr.
Gnocchi Chicken Scallopini at Harvest on River (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Gnocchi Chicken Scallopini at Harvest on River (Credit: Jackie Tran)

The Oro Valley restaurant is hosting a brunch from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and then dinner from 4 – 7:30 p.m. on Mother’s Day — all of which is available for dine-in or takeout.

Accompanying the dinner menu, we will also be featuring the following specials:

      • Mahi Mahi – with Red Bell Pepper & Pumpkin Seed Pesto and served with Dill Basmati Rice and Roasted Broccolini ($24.90)
      • Blackened Ribeye – with Herb Ranch Butter and served alongside Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables ($25.90)

For more information, visit harvestov.com.

The Parish

6453 N. Oracle Rd.
Brunch at the Parish (Photo courtesy of the Parish)
Brunch at the Parish (Photo courtesy of the Parish)

The Parish is currently taking reservations for its semi-private Parlor Room and Mother’s Day. Keep in mind, space is limited and you’ll want to make your reservation sooner rather than later.

To make reservations, visit theparishtucson.com.

Pita Jungle

7090 N. Oracle Rd. #128
Chicken Avocado Pita Tostada and Medchilada
Photo courtesy of Pita Jungle

Pita Jungle is celebrating Mother’s Day with 25-percent off all online orders.

Online orders are available for pickup or delivery within a nine-mile radius of the location. Make sure you use the code “MOM25” at checkout and you’ll snag your mother a deal. Prefer to dine in?

Additionally, Pita Jungle is offering their new signature Jungle Vino by the bottle for only $13 all day, and you can also give the gift of healthy eating by buying mom an e-gift card. Keep in mind that this special is only available at the Oracle location.

For more information, visit pitajungle.com.

Sonoita Vineyards

290 Elgin Canelo Rd, Elgin, AZ

From 1 – 3 p.m. on Mother’s Day, celebrate with mom at the vineyard and treat her to a charcuterie box and a bottle of wine. She’ll have the option of having a red, white, Rosé, or off dry white, Plus, she’ll get a souvenir glass and beautiful rose.

Sonoita Vineyards will also have live music from Liz & Pete.

For more information, follow Sonoita Vineyards on Facebook

Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

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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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