Guide · 13 spots
Guide to Heart Healthy Restaurants in Tucson
February is Healthy Heart Month, a perfect time to explore heart-healthy dining options in Tucson.
After experiencing a heart attack, bypass surgery, and heart failure, I’ve become even more mindful of what’s on my plate.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide and is largely lifestyle-related. S
Mary Gendron·Feb 5, 2025
Guide · 15 spots
Foodie 15: Best Spots for Games, Food, and Drinks in Tucson
Tucson’s food scene is more than just great food and drinks — there are quite a few local places where you can challenge your friends to a game of pinball, cornhole, bocce ball, Pac-Man, or even a round of giant Connect Four. Heck, a couple of these spots even have batting cages.
Here are 15 of the best locally owne
Matt Sterner·Jan 29, 2025
Guide · 12 spots
Phoenix Magazine's Top 12 Dishes in Tucson (2025)
Phoenix magazine released its " Top 100 Dishes of Arizona " and more than 10 local dishes made the list. In this guide, we've only listed dishes available in Tucson and each of the restaurants' locations.
By Edie Jarolim Cindy Barks, Christina Barrueta, Nikki Buchanan, Dawn Hansen, Jess Harter, Marilyn Hawkes
Jan 22, 2025
Guide · 9 spots
Local Holiday-Themed Beers & Ciders in Tucson (Winter 2024)
For some, the year seemed to fly by faster than a toupee in a hurricane.
The holidays are in full swing here in Tucson with dinner reservations filling up fast, holiday cocktails warming bellies, and some local businesses gearin’ up to open their doors on Christmas day. Plus, a lot of things are limited around this
Matt Sterner·Dec 19, 2024
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 · 19 spots
Where to Eat During the 2024 Chinese Chorizo Festival
The third annual Chinese Chorizo Festival (CCF) is happening now until Sunday, November 20.
This year’s festivities will include one-of-a-kind dishes, cocktails, and cultural programming at multiple locations. More than 25 participating restaurants and food vendors will be showcasing the overlooked story of Mexi
Matt Sterner·Oct 15, 2024
Guide · 11 spots
Best Root Beer Floats in Tucson
Root beer floats are a treasure — a fizzy and creamy combination that's just as fun to slurp as it is to burp. I made a beer float once but it just wasn't the same. Root beer floats are the perfect way to bring out your inner child, transporting you back to simpler days, when your biggest worry was a brain freeze. It
Matt Sterner·Aug 6, 2024
Guide · 15 spots
Tucson Wing Expert's Top Wings in Tucson
This guide is brought to you by one of the best beverages you could possibly pair with wings– Ray Ray’s Sonoran Spirit Tea . Follow Ray Ray's on IG at @rayrayssonoran , read our article about Ray Ray's , and ask for a Ray Ray's the next time you order some wings.
Wee-ooo, wee-ooo, wee-ooo! Wing alert, wing alert
Chris Koch·Jul 29, 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 · 11 spots
Your Guide to the 2024 Pueblos Del Maíz Festival
From Thursday, April 11 – Sunday, April 14, the nonprofit Tucson City of Gastronomy (TCoG) hosts the third annual international Pueblos Del Maíz festival, which celebrates the gastronomies, histories, and food cultures of maíz (corn) in Tucson and three other UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy. Participating citi
Matt Sterner·Apr 3, 2024
Guide · 12 spots
Tasting Events During the 2024 Agave Heritage Festival
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.
The enriching and interactive four-day event dedicated to agave and the Southwest’s relationship to Mexico and the great Sonoran Desert region offers a unique perspective i
Sam Jump·Mar 26, 2024
Guide · 24 spots
Tucson City of Gastronomy's Guide to the City's Most Sustainable Restaurants
For the many Tucsonans and visitors who prefer to give their business to locally owned, independent restaurants that are sustainability-minded as well as delicious, this is your ultimate guide to where you can confidently vote with your wallet and taste buds. This group of businesses are sustainability leaders among t
Jonathan Mabry·Mar 15, 2024
Guide · 15 spots
Foodie 15: Best Poke in Tucson
Primarily influenced by Japanese cuisine, poke is usually seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and scallions. Though poke is traditionally served as an appetizer, it has evolved to rice bowls and vegetable salad toppings.
We’re lucky enough to have a list of excellent poke options here in the desert.
Learn how
Sam Jump·Feb 29, 2024
Guide · 15 spots
Foodie 15: Best Birria in Tucson
In Tucson, birria has become a beloved local favorite with its tender, flavorful meat, and rich, aromatic consommé, offering a mouthwatering twist on traditional taco fare.
This Guide is part of a series that honors Tucson as the home of America’s Best Mexican Food .
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Sam Jump·Feb 27, 2024
Guide · 16 spots
Best Pies in Tucson (Whole or by the Slice)
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 Sterner·Jan 23, 2024
Guide · 20 spots
15+ Black-Owned Restaurants, Bars, & Makers in Tucson
From soulful eateries serving up traditional favorites to innovative chefs crafting unique flavors, these establishments are not just places to eat but vibrant hubs of culture and community. Here are just a few of our favorite black-owned restaurants and businesses in Tucson.
Learn how we create our guides here.
Jan 15, 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 · 14 spots
Foodie 15: Best Restaurants in Bisbee, Arizona
Let's take a stroll through Bisbee, Arizona, and discover its 15 best restaurants. From upscale dining to casual bar food, these places have captured our hearts and taste buds. Whether you're a local looking for new flavors or a visitor ready to indulge, it's time to dive into the flavors that make Bisbee truly spec
Hannah Hernandez·Dec 21, 2023
Guide · 10 spots
Local Holiday-Themed Beers & Ciders in Tucson (Winter 2023)
For some, 2023 seemed to fly by faster than a toupee in a hurricane.
The holidays are in full swing here in Tucson with dinner reservations filling up fast, holiday cocktails warming bellies, and some local businesses gearin’ up to open their doors on Christmas day. Plus, a lot of things are limited around this time
Matt Sterner·Dec 15, 2023
Guide · 25 spots
Yelp's Top 25 Places to Eat in Tucson (2023)
"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