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Sonoran Restaurant Week Returns to Tucson on September 8-17

Carne Seca Burrito at El Charro Cafe (Photo credit: Jackie Tran)

This covers Sonoran Restaurant Week 2023. This year's Restaurant Week runs September 4–13, 2026 — see who's taking part.

Sonoran Restaurant Week Returns to Tucson on September 8-17

Aug 9, 20231 min read

Planning is underway for the fifth annual Sonoran Restaurant Week, a 10-day celebration of Tucson’s incredible culinary scene.

“This event is important not only because it’s an opportunity for both local foodies and visitors to explore all that Tucson, Arizona has to offer, but also because it drives over $3 million in additional revenue to local restaurants at a time when business is often slow,” said Shane Reiser, CEO of Tucson Foodie.

Produced by Tucson Foodie and sponsored by Visit Tucson, Rio Nuevo, and The Tucson Metro Chamber, Sonoran Restaurant Week will be back September 8-17, 2023.

Last year more than 100 local restaurants participated. This year is on track to be even bigger and better. There is no charge for restaurants to take part, but they must be locally owned and offer a $25, $35, or $45 prix fixe menu for diners to enjoy.

The full list of participating restaurants, along with a new interactive map, will be announced at the end of August.

For more information, visit sonoranrestaurantweek.com.

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