Now in its fifth year, Sonoran Restaurant Week has seen its fair share of incredible menus and edible experiences. We’ve seen several returning restaurants, too, because of the impact the 10-day event brings every year.
This year, there are some newcomers to the local food scene and they’re joining in on the fun. Below is a handful of new restaurants or restaurants that have gone through a rebranding of sorts in the last 12 months. Check ’em out!
Also, here’s a full list of every participating business this Sonoran Restaurant Week.
Agave House
943 E. University Blvd.
The restaurant opened its doors just a couple of months ago and is becoming a go-to spot in Main Gate Square. The new eatery boasts a menu that celebrates the regional and diverse traditions of Mexico, serving up what its principals call “all the flavors and fun of Mexico in one setting.”
Borderlands Brewing at Sam Hughes
2500 E. Sixth St.
Entree of three Sonoran-inspired Carne Seca tacos. Sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and green chiles on housemade tortillas paired with their Viejo Pueblo Blonde Ale. Dessert of Sonoran twist on a Chocolate Truffle Mouse infused with the flavors of our Noche Dulce porter paired with a pint of the very same Noche Dulce Porter.
Price: $25
The Cork
6320 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
The restaurant is far from being a newcomer but Jonathan’s Cork was recently sold to new owners Glenn and Sally Murphy in March. So, I just threw them on this roundup for the heck of it.
Doughbird
2960 N. Campbell Ave.
The Fox Restaurant Concept opened its doors back in May and is serving the menu below during Sonoran Restaurant Week.
Fentonelli’s Pizzeria & Bar
7262 N. Oracle Rd.
The restaurant was formerly named Reilly North but the team is still pushing out top-notch pizza, pasta, and cocktails. Here’s their Sonoran Restaurant Week menu:
- Choice of half salad
- Choice of pasta
- Choice of soft serve
- Price: $25
Mojo Cuban Kitchen & Rum Bar
1929 E. Grant Rd.
The word “mojo” in Mojo Cuban Kitchen & Rum Bar, which opened October 2022, is pronounced “mo-hoh.” Derived from the garlicky red sauce often used in Cuban dishes, it is not to be confused with the magic powers kind of “mojo” (mo-joh).
The Neighborhood DWTN
61 E. Congress St.
The Neighborhood’s downtown location serves burgers, wings, tacos, micheladas, and more. Take a look at what they’re offering during Sonoran Restaurant Week.
Pizza Sonora
1015 S. Park Ave.
The new pizza food truck is parked out on MotoSonora Brewing’s beautiful patio. For Sonoran Restaurant Week they’re offering an Elote or Sonoran Hot Dog Pizza (full pie) and two pints for $25.
St. Cruz (at the Leo Kent)
1 S. Church Ave.
If you’re looking for something fancy, the St. Cruz Restaurant and Bar is inside The Leo Kent Hotel — the newest restaurant and hotel combo to grace downtown.
Here’s their Sonoran Restaurant Week menu:
- Sonoran Chopped Salad | Black Beans, corn esquite, tomato, cotija, Honey lime vinaigrette
- Chicken Tinga Tacos | pickled onion, slaw, pico de gallo, avocado, chorizo black beans
- Paletas Duo | Mango chamoy, Strawberry Tajin
- Price: $35
This is just a quick list of some of the best deals happening during Sonoran Restaurant Week. But remember — ALL of the menus offered for Sonoran Restaurant Week are a deal. It was a requirement to participate! So — take advantage! Use this week to explore all that Tucson’s incredible restaurant scene has to offer without breaking the bank. That’s what Restaurant Week is all about!
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.
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.
