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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 · 25 spots
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Matt SternerOct 21, 2024
Guide · 15 spots
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Shane ReiserNov 27, 2023
Guide · 37 spots
Just north of Tucson, in the foothills of the Torolita Mountains, you'll find Marana -- a small, but rapidly growing town rich with history, surrounded by beautiful views, and populated by a community that loves their local food. This guide addresses that last part, in particular -- the best restuarants in South Mar
Jul 14, 2023
Guide · 15 spots
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Jackie TranJun 18, 2025
Guide · 101 spots
Now in its seventh year, Sonoran Restaurant Week (SRW) is back on September 5-14, 2025, providing both locals and visitors a unique opportunity to explore and fall in love (again?) with Tucson’s incredible restaurant scene. Key highlights this year: All fixed-price menus are discounted by 20%,
Aug 21, 2025
Guide · 38 spots
Every January and February, the Gem Shows transform the city into a showcase of precious stones, minerals, and diverse cultural experiences. Renowned globally, this event draws gem-loving enthusiasts, collectors, and curious souls alike as it permeates the city, inviting locals and travelers to engage with the diversit
Sam JumpJan 27, 2026
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 · 15 spots
As with any regional food, locals, and natives are blindly wed to their preferred go-to taqueria. They shake their fists in the air and shout to the maize goddesses which taco joint is “best,” which is not, and then intersperse a personal rationale as to why. “They’re not authentic," a devotee will insist at a fiest
Angela OrlandoApr 25, 2025
Guide · 6 spots
Yelp’s annual list of the best U.S. restaurants is out and not one, not two, but six local businesses made the cut in 2025! The list features fast-casual eateries, fine dining establishments, and then everything in between. "This year, you’ll find it in some of the most unexpected places. Across the U.S., chefs
Matt SternerFeb 12, 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 · 15 spots
When the temperatures dip and the desert nights get chilly, there's something especially neat about a steaming cup of hot cocoa. Tucson may be known for its sunshine, but this time of year, local cafes and shops are serving up cozy, chocolatey beverages that are worth seeking out. Whether you call it hot cocoa, hot
Matt SternerDec 18, 2024
Guide · 15 spots
Finding vegan pizza around Tucson isn’t necessarily hard, but it could be challenging if you don’t know what you’re looking for.
Hannah HernandezDec 4, 2024
Guide · 8 spots
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Stephanie LieboldNov 13, 2024
Guide · 10 spots
If you want to dive into Tucson's food culture but you've only got ~24 hours, this guide is for you. Looking for other "24 Hours in Tucson" Guides? For the Wellness Seeker For the Family With Kids For the Outdoor Adventurer This guide is supported by Botanica , Tucson Foodie’s
Stephanie LieboldNov 13, 2024
Guide · 8 spots
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Stephanie LieboldNov 13, 2024
Guide · 19 spots
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Matt SternerOct 15, 2024
Guide · 11 spots
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 SternerAug 6, 2024
Guide · 16 spots
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 ReiserJun 20, 2024
Guide · 15 spots
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Matt SternerApr 10, 2024
Guide · 11 spots
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 SternerApr 3, 2024