Guide · 116 spots
Where I Eat in Tucson (and What I Order)
Hi, I’m Shane — owner and publisher of Tucson Foodie.
I’ve been eating and drinking my way through Tucson for over a decade, but things really accelerated in 2022 when I took over Tucson Foodie and made it my full-time mission to explore and celebrate this city’s food scene. Since then, I’ve tasted just about every
Shane Reiser·May 16, 2025
Guide · 82 spots
Your Guide to Sonoran Restaurant Week 2024
Now in its sixth year, Sonoran Restaurant Week (SRW) is back on September 6-15, 2024, providing both locals and visitors a unique opportunity to explore and fall in love (again?) with Tucson’s incredible restaurant scene.
What's new this year:
All menus are discounted by 25% (we checked!)
A new websit
Aug 16, 2024
Guide · 105 spots
Passport for Tucson Foodie Insiders [Map]
The Tucson Foodie Passport — a mighty benefit of being a Tucson Foodie Insider — spotlights the lively mix of restaurants proudly participating in our Restaurant Partner Program. From celebrated eateries to off-the-beaten-path gems, our partners contribute to the rich tapestry that defines Tucson's culinary ecosystem
Sep 19, 2023
Guide · 33 spots
The Best Burgers in Tucson
Tucson has a long history with cattle ranching, and that heritage shows up on menus across the city. From no-frills neighborhood spots to full-service restaurants sourcing local beef, the burger scene here covers a wide range of styles, price points, and toppings. Some kitchens keep it classic; others pile on ingredien
Max Wingert·Jul 26, 2023
Guide · 58 spots
What I Order and Eat in Tucson as Editor
Hi, I'm Jackie, editor of Tucson Foodie.
Since March 2015, I've written about 1,500 articles about Tucson food and drink. With eating around Tucson as my full time job for several years, people often ask me for guidance on where to eat.
But the truth is, that answer easily changes with context. If you're craving
Jackie Tran·Nov 4, 2025
Guide · 18 spots
Guide to Fish & Chips in Tucson
Whenever February and March roll around, it’s that time of year when regardless of the reasoning, people start to ask, “Where can I get good fish and chips in Tucson?”
Check out some of the places we've gathered.
Learn how we create our guides here.
Feb 24, 2026
Guide · 15 spots
Best Mac & Cheese in Tucson
On a hierarchical tier list of comfort food, mac and cheese ranks among the top.
An ideal mac and cheese blends rich creaminess with a kiss of crunch. A velvety cheese sauce coats every noodle without being lumpy or gloppy. Chefs use blend of artisanal cheeses to create depth and sharpness. Roasted poblano, salty cu
Jackie Tran·Apr 18, 2025
Guide · 24 spots
Your Guide to Vegan Tucson Restaurant Week (MENUS)
Tucson Foodie and Death Free Foodie are teaming up to bring you the city’s first-ever Vegan Tucson Restaurant Week, a week-long celebration of Tucson's vibrant vegan dining scene. From Sunday, December 1 to Saturday, December 7 , participating restaurants will offer exclusive vegan dishes or pre-fixe menus, maki
Nov 29, 2024
Guide · 26 spots
20+ Taprooms & Tasting Rooms to Check Out in Tucson
Whether it be a craft beer taproom or a tasting room offering wine or distilled spirits like whiskey, Tucson has a splendid selection. Heck, some of the following taprooms offer wine and craft beer.
Also, the following taprooms/tasting rooms don't include local businesses that are more restaurant-forward, are loca
Matt Sterner·Jul 19, 2024
Guide · 16 spots
Foodie 15: Best Smoothies in Tucson
Smoothies are appropriate for any meal of the day. Here are 15 of the best places in Tucson serving smoothies. Some are full-on smoothie places, while others are coffee shops or raspado spots that only serve a few well-thought-out and delicious smoothies.
For your convenience, we've listed your options for milk, swe
Shane Reiser·Jun 20, 2024
Guide · 25 spots
2024 Agave Heritage Festival: Four-Day Event Schedule (MAP)
There are festivals and then there is the Agave Heritage Festival on Thursday, April 18 – Sunday, April 21 , which is in a category of its own.
This culinary weekend includes not-to-be-missed dinners that highlight some of the city’s renowned restaurants and chefs via multi-course dinners that embody the magic that
Apr 9, 2024
Guide · 12 spots
Guide to the Agave Heritage Festival's Noche De Mezcal (MAP)
Noche de Mezcal (formerly Mezcrawl) returns on Thursday, April 10 from 5 - 11 p.m. Folks will be given a mezcal toast and a tasting adventure from 11 participating local bars and restaurants. Some of the participating mezcal brands include Cambio Tequila, Lost Explorer, Alma del Jaguar, and NETA Mezcal.
Ticket
Matt Sterner·Mar 22, 2024
Guide · 19 spots
Dry January: Where to Find Mocktails, NA Beers & More in Tucson
You may have heard of it or even participated in it. "Dry January” is the annual month-long period when people decide to refrain from drinking any alcohol. Some see it as a challenge, but anyone can do it with the right friends and support. To make it even easier, several local spots in town offer non-alcoholic beverag
Matt Sterner·Jan 8, 2024
Guide · 15 spots
Foodie 15: Best Restaurants in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff isn’t just a pit stop on the way to the Grand Canyon. Nor is it a tourist trap. Thanks to restaurants in Flagstaff, the food scene and dedication to local ingredients have exploded over the past few years, making it worthy of a day trip, or better yet, a full-fledged food vacation.
Learn how we create ou
Sam Jump·Dec 29, 2023
Guide · 15 spots
Foodie 15: Best Healthy Lunch Spots in Tucson
It can be tough to eat healthy on the go. Not everyone has time to meal prep or pack a lunch to ensure all of the proper recommended dietary boxes are checked, and not every restaurant provides choices that are adequately nutritious.
So we've put together a guide of our favorite healthy lunch spots in Tucson. These
Max Wingert·Oct 26, 2023
Guide · 11 spots
The Best Barbecue in Tucson
Welcome to the our picks for the best barbecue spots in the heart of the Sonoran Desert!
Tucson may not have a distinctive barbecue style like those in several southern, midwest, or Texas cities, but we've got plenty of talented transplants and home-grown chefs who give grilling a local spin -- not to mention abunda
Max Wingert·Oct 3, 2023
Guide · 30 spots
Your Guide To Chinese Chorizo Fest 2023
Taste a piece of Tucson history by going to one of the 35+ locations across Tucson and Phoenix that are participating in the second annual Tucson Chinese Chorizo Festival ! The month-long festival celebrates a historic lost food called the Chinese chorizo that was born out of some 100+ Chinese grocery stores that
Sep 27, 2023
Guide · 25 spots
The Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants In Tucson
Truth be told, this guide could have included over 100 different dog-friendly places in Tucson. Not just restaurants, but also dog-friendly cafes, bars, markets, and more.
So we whittled it down to the places we at Tucson Foodie love to take our dogs most often. Then we asked our dogs themselves for their top picks
Edie Jarolim·Sep 15, 2023
Guide · 20 spots
Tucson Restaurants To Find (and Buy) Local Art
I like my art like I like my coffee -- fresh, handmade, and available for purchase at my favorite cafe. Museums never let me take anything home. "It's not for sale," they say. "Please don't touch that," they tell me. "STOP! GIVE THAT BACK!" they keep yelling after me as I run.
I don't know about you, but if I'm goin
Max Wingert·Jul 31, 2023
Guide · 30 spots
The Best Restaurants and Bars with Live Music In Tucson
You're looking for dinner AND a show? In THIS economy??
Fortunately, so were we. And so were quite a few Tucsonans, turns out. That's why we made this Guide -- an interactive, up-to-date record of where you can grab a big burger and a bottle of beer and headbang to a local punk band (or savor a seared steak while so
Max Wingert·Jul 14, 2023