It’s no secret that Tucson in the winter is gorgeous. With all the recent gastronomic press however, Tucson’s culinary scene is also less of a secret than ever.
National Geographic chose Tucson as one of 10 in the world for its Best Winter Trips 2017 article. While Galle, Sri Lanka was highlighted “For the Warm Weather,” Tucson was featured “For the Food.”
“Why: Two words: Sonoran dog. Sure Tucson’s high-end fare fires up foodies. But it’s the affordable eats—like the aforementioned bacon-wrapped hot dog stuffed in a roll and smothered with pinto beans, salsa, onions, tomatoes, mayonnaise, and mustard—that tempt the taste buds of epicureans on a budget.“
Our own head foodie Adam Lehrman contributed to the article with recommendations for affordable eats.
National Geographic Best Winter Trips 2017 Featured Restaurants
- BK Tacos
- BOCA Tacos y Tequila
- Café Santa Rosa
- El Güero Canelo
- El Perro Loco
- Maico
- Tacos Apson
- Taqueria Pico de Gallo
The article also includes a Spotify-curated playlist featuring Tucson music icons such as Linda Ronstadt and Calexico.
To view the full article, visit nationalgeographic.com.
Stay in the Tucson Foodie Loop
Weekly digest of new openings, events, and guides. No spam.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.
