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José Contreras, chef and owner of @Ameliastucson, is headed to New York City to cook alongside chef Alam Méndez of Washington, D.C.‘s Apapacho Taqueria for a collaborative dinner at the James Beard Foundation’s Platform at Pier 57.
The Aug. 11 dinner will celebrate the culinary traditions of Sonora and Oaxaca through a multi course menu centered on heirloom corn, traditional masa, and coastal flavors. Guests will also enjoy a cocktail reception, Mijenta Tequila pairings, and a Q&A with both chefs. The event begins at 6:30 pm at @Pier57.nyc. Tickets are $210 for dining table seats and $250 for the chef’s counter, and are available now at Jamesbeard.org.
Congratulations to @Chefjosetucson on another incredible milestone!🎉
Read @Jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com
#tucsonaz #tucsonnews
Italian Week starts today, and we’re sharing this sweet video of @Spaghettioftucson doing what she did best: bringing smiles to everyone around her.
Our hearts are with her family today. We’ll love you and miss you forever, Spaghetti.❤️🩹🐶
Italian Week starts today and runs through July 19 as part of 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer!🍝
Support Tucson’s classic and modern Italian restaurants, then upload your receipt at summer.tucsonfoodie.com for a chance to win weekly prizes and the grand prize at the end of August.
🎉 Week 5 Winners
• Libby: $50 North Italia gift card
• Keely: America’s Best Mexican Food Festival tickets
• arts_primacy_2c: 4 Cool Summer Nights passes
• Donita3000: $20 Ghini’s French Caffe gift card
• Nancy & Gabriella: $100 Visa gift cards
Italian Week Deal: @reneestucson is offering buy one, get one 50% off (equal or lesser value) for dine-in or takeout. Just mention you’re a Tucson Foodie fan. Exclusions apply.
🏆 This Week’s Prizes
• $50 @fentonellispizzeria gift card
• $100 Visa gift card
• $75 @carusositalian gift card
• $20 @ghinisfrenchcaffe gift card
• $50 @miramontetucson gift card
• $50 @localetucson gift card
• @desertmuseum passes
More details in bio!
The Mercado District is one of Tucson’s best places to eat, drink, shop, and stroll, all in one stop.🐶❤️
Home to Mercado San Agustín, the MSA Annex, The Monier, and the upcoming Bautista development, there’s always something new to explore. Grab a bite, browse local shops, enjoy the open-air courtyards (they’re dog-friendly!), or hop on the free Sun Link streetcar, which stops right at the Mercado.
MERCADO SAN AGUSTÍN:
@agustinkitchen
@seiskitchen
@prestacoffee
@laestrella_tucson
@dolcepastellocakes
@zumitosjuicebar
@santacruzriverfm
MSA ANNEX:
@decibelcoffeeworks
@kukai___
@bosburger__
@hidden_hearth
@rolliestucson
@westbound_tapandbottle
THE MONIER:
@wholeslvcepizza
@81barbersofficial
Share your favorite stops with us!
More details on Tucsonfoodie.com
#tucson #tucsonfoodie
Two days at @Hiltonelcon felt like the ultimate staycation. Between the pools, hot spring and cold plunge, water slide, yoga, live music, complimentary bike rentals, and their nostalgic “Summer Rewind” experience, there was always something to do. We never left the resort.
The highlight at their on-site restaurant, Epazote Kitchen & Cocktails, was the Pollo Con Rajas - perfectly cooked chicken over a rich creamed poblano, onion, and corn mestizaje. And if you’re at their Sundance Café for breakfast, get the pozole. It’s made from a family recipe that became such a guest favorite it earned a permanent spot on the menu.
Although El Conquistador licenses the Hilton brand, it’s owned and operated by a local company. The culinary team sources much of its meat and produce from Arizona.
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or just looking for an incredible dinner with Catalina Mountain views, this spot is worth adding to your list. 🌵🌞
#tucsonaz #tucsonfoodie
How many receipts have you sent in for NEW-TO-ME week?💛
From July 6 through July 12, upload your receipt from ANY local business at summer.tucsonfoodie.com for a chance to win weekly prizes and earn entries toward the 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer grand prize drawing at the end of August. 🔗 in bio.
ANY LOCAL SPOT COUNTS.
WEEK 6 WINNERS
Here are the winners from Happy Hour Week:
* Libby wins a $50 gift card to North Italia
* Keely wins a ticket to America’s Best Mexican Food Festival
* arts_primacy_2c wins a four-pack of passes to Cool Summer Nights at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
* donita3000 wins a $20 gift card to Ghini’s French Caffe
* Nancy wins a $100 Visa gift card
* Gabriella wins a $100 Visa gift card
PRIZES
This week’s prize pool includes:
* Salsa, Taco, and Tequila Challenge tickets
* $100 Visa gift card
* @eljefecatcafe pass
* $20 @ghinisfrenchcaffe
* @desertmuseum passes
Presenting sponsor: @visittucson
Presented by: @bbb_so_az • @510southtucson • @azwinecollectiveTag us @TUCSONFOODIE in your food adventures!
Guide · 9 spots
Modern Italian food means lighter sauces, freshly made pastas and creative takes on seafood, steaks, and poultry. The wine lists may be from smaller, craft wineries — Tavolino’s is curated from Massimo’s brother’s winery — but, your server will be well-trained to help you find the perfect pairing. Some, like Vivace, of
Rita ConnellyJun 19, 2023
Guide · 21 spots
Restaurateur Cesare "Caesar" Cardini created the now ubiquitous Caesar salad in 1924 at his restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico, according to the most widely accepted account. Prohibition-era crowds from San Diego often crossed the border for a meal, and Cardini reportedly threw the salad together on the Fourth of July afte
Jackie TranNov 21, 2025
Guide · 70 spots
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra and the Tucson International Mariachi Conference will join forces for a vibrant Día de los Muertos concert at the Tucson Convention Center. The event, held at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 inside the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, celebrates life through music, dance, and community. Internationally
Oct 27, 2025
Guide · 56 spots
Welcome to perhaps the most important Foodie Guide we've made — the guide to the best tacos in Tucson. This may come as a surprise to you, but there are a lot of options for all things Mexican food in this city. Tucson is quite the hotspot for taco trucks, shops, and stops. So we included a whole bunch of the best c
Oct 7, 2025
Guide · 70 spots
Two stars of the culinary world will headline the Fall Southern AZ Home Show at the Tucson Convention Center at 260 S. Church Ave. from Friday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 5. Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster (chefs, cookbook authors, and executive food editors for multi-platform cooking resource America’s
Sep 19, 2025
Guide · 23 spots
While sharing a single noodle of spaghetti is romantic in movies, in practice, you might want to apply a little more effort for your significant other. Wear some nicer shoes, put on your most flattering outfit. When choosing where to eat, helpful perks include warm candle light and breathtaking mountain views. In ou
Jackie TranFeb 7, 2025
Guide · 25 spots
Arizona Beer Week is brewing strong in its latest season and there are plenty of celebrations in Tucson — hosted by local breweries, craft beer bars, and restaurants — to enjoy. This year's events include new beer releases, trivia nights, the epic return of the Tucson Craft Beer Crawl , and more from Thursday, Febr
Matt SternerFeb 13, 2024
Guide · 16 spots
With National Pie Day landing on January 23 and Pi Day on March 14, it's the perfect time to chomp down on the cozy, celebratory comfort food that'll put a smile on anyone's face. However, you don't need a holiday to try all of the delicious baked options around Tucson. For all things pie, you've come to the right plac
Matt SternerJan 23, 2024
Guide · 15 spots
Every bite of the crispy confectionaries covered in cinnamon and sugar is pure joy. Whether you're craving a delicious after-dinner snack or sweet treat, look no further. From exceptional restaurants offering unique takes on the classic dessert, to family-owned food trucks and traditional bakeries, we’ve compiled a li
Analeise FisherJan 3, 2024
Guide · 25 spots
"If you’re looking to hit all the high notes of the Tucson dining scene, you’ve come to the right place," Yelp shared in its latest list of Top 25 Places to Eat in Tucson . "This collection is packed with some of the tastiest, most highly-rated restaurants around." Methodology: To determine Yelp’s Top Places to Eat
Nov 9, 2023
Guide · 15 spots
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 WingertOct 26, 2023
Guide · 33 spots
Film Fest Tucson 2024 is not simply where moviegoers can meet filmmakers and experience their works of art — it's also an opportunity for the local food scene to shine. From Thursday, October 10 - Saturday, October 12 , Film Fest Tucson will be screening films in multiple locations including: Scottish Rit
Max WingertOct 9, 2023
Guide · 25 spots
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 JarolimSep 15, 2023
Guide · 12 spots
Widely recognized as one the great cuisines of the world, the food of Thailand is vibrant with flavors and wonderfully versatile, including everything from fiery hot curries to comforting noodle dishes. Whatever your preference in Thai food and whatever part of town you live in, this guide will help you find the best
Max WingertAug 22, 2023
Guide · 33 spots
This guide is your golden ticket to uncovering Tucson's finest plant-based cuisine. Whether you're a vegan or simply looking for good food, we've curated the top spots to enjoy delectable animal-free dishes. While many of the restaurants we mention also have non-vegan options, we'v
Hannah HernandezJun 28, 2023
Guide · 32 spots
Here it is: the complete and up-to-date guide to Fourth Avenue restaurants, bars, cafes, and more! All the places to eat, drink, grab a snack, order to-go, down an espresso shot, cram for that final, meet up with friends, go dancing, and maybe even lock eyes with an attractive stranger from across the room. Are they...
Max WingertJun 15, 2023
Guide · 33 spots
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 WingertJul 26, 2023
Guide · 57 spots
It's safe to say the Tucson restaurant industry has been booming and bustling. From restaurants making their first appearance in town to those opening second or even third locations throughout the city, it's without question that the scene has seen its fair share of growth. Here's our guide to new local restaurants,
Jun 30, 2023
Guide · 19 spots
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 SternerJan 8, 2024
Guide · 30 spots
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