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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
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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!
4821 East Grant Road · Midtown
Truland Burgers & Greens on focuses on grass fed burgers and fresh, responsibly sourced ingredients. The interior features clean lines, wood accents and an open layout with counter ordering. Go for the classic Truland Burger, green chile burger, hand-cut fries and seasonal salads. Check out our visit here .
South Rita Road · South Side
Don't fear the gas station location. Papa Locos Tacos & Burgers grew out of a partnership between husband-and-wife team Robert Christian and Leticia Ramirez, blending American burger traditions with recipes rooted in Ramirez's family taqueria history from Guaymas, Mexico. Its compact, tidy interior keeps the focus
7332 North Oracle Road · Northwest
Truland is the place you go when you're craving a Tru burger experience. A place where you know you're eating a healthier burger and ingredients. Their cheerful, vibrant atmosphere is always buzzing with the lunch and dinner crowds eager to enjoy a moment away from it all while indulging in the bold flavors of the Trul
2721 East Speedway Boulevard · University
Graze is the place you go when you're craving a premium burger experience. A place where you know you're eating healthier ingredients. Their cheerful, vibrant atmosphere is always buzzing with the lunch and dinner crowds eager to enjoy a moment away from it all and indulge in the bold flavors of a Graze premium burger.
A Tucson food truck specializing in smash burgers with crispy, lacy edges, well-seasoned for an intense beefy flavor. Finished with grilled onions and American cheese, it's exactly what a classic-burger craving calls for.
6372 South Nogales Highway · South Side
Low-key haunt for bar burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs & fried favorites in a dining room or bar area.
East Irvington Road · South Side
Near the south side of town, this burger spot is not to be missed. After you finish one of their scrumptious appetizers (try the Twisters), check out The Samurai. It blends Eastern and Western ingredients — cream cheese, diced cabbage, scallions, and a sweet Asian sauce. Unique and satisfying!
Bisou Burger is a roaming Tucson food truck run by co-owners William Jacobs and Jeff Garland, both veterans of local restaurant kitchens. The truck centers on smash burgers built with house-ground chuck from K4 Ranches in Prescott, a fire-roasted poblano puree, and sautéed onions in yellow mustard. Garland bakes every
267 South Avenida del Convento · Downtown
BŌS Burger (pronounced “boss burger”) delivers a modern smash burger concept with American wagyu on Martin's potato rolls. The restaurant at the MSA Annex keeps a fun, casual vibe with its shipping container setup and a cocktail bar in the works. Get a fried onion burger double, fries, shake, and Hidden Hearth cookie.
120 North Leroux Street
Diablo Burger has been dominating the "best burger" scene since its doors opened in 2009. The menu boasts 11 combos, with the "Señor Smoke" proving a crowd favorite — topped with ancho grilled onions, grilled avocado, bacon, cilantro, and sriracha mayo. If you’re feeling like a burger architect, you’ve also got the cho
33 N 6th Ave
Craving a good old-fashioned burger with a twist? Try something wild like a burger with fire-roasted green chili, smoked bleu cheese, bacon, and raspberry preserves. And don’t worry, veggie lovers — they’ve got you covered with what may be our favorite-ever housemade black bean burgers.
6370 North Campbell Avenue · Foothills
Uptown Burger sits in a foothills shopping plaza on North Campbell Avenue, conceived by restaurateur Daniel Scordato and built around 100% certified Piedmontese beef. The counter-service setup keeps the format casual, with a modern, clean interior, outdoor patio seating, and a straightforward kiosk ordering system bac
220 East Broadway Boulevard · Downtown
Kaiju Burger opened in downtown Tucson at Brick Box Brewery, 220 E. Broadway Blvd. with wagyu smash burgers, matcha soft serve, and Japanese-inspired details. The concept evolved from pop-ups by Rafael and Destiney Medina, who also operate Katsu House and refined their menu as a Sunday pop-up in late 2025. The intentio
6390 East Grant Road · Eastside
The Happy Hour burgers at this Arizona staple are cheaper than a “value” meal at McDonald’s — and a lot more appetizing. You’ll also find great deals like $7 burgers, $4.5o drafts, $7 wells cocktails, and more during their daily Happy Hour from 3 - 6 p.m.
1865 East River Road · Midtown
The Happy Hour burgers at this Arizona staple are cheaper than a “value” meal at McDonald’s — and a lot more appetizing. You’ll also find great deals like $7 burgers, $4.5o drafts, $7 wells cocktails, and more during their daily Happy Hour from 3 - 6 p.m.
238 North 4th Avenue · Downtown
The menu is nice and simple with a single patty, double patty, and vegan patty on the menu which can be paired with either a side of something salty — fries — or something sweet — gelato. The burgers are 100% Angus beef (excluding the vegan “Beyond” meat patty) and come with your choice of American cheese, onions, cara
East Valencia Road · South Side
Sluggers serves New York-style pizza, wings, and burgers out of a family-friendly, sports-themed space on East Valencia Road, with bleacher seating, a large TV, and arcade games throughout. The interior carries a baseball-park aesthetic that suits families, watch parties, and group outings. The most popular items i
5975 East Speedway Boulevard · Midtown
Serial Grillers immerses diners in a horror film-themed atmosphere and a casual, counter-service layout. The restaurant offers a relaxed setting with ample seating, making it a popular spot for families and groups seeking pizza, burgers, and sandwiches. The menu features cleverly named dishes inspired by horror film
16010 Arizona 77 · Catalina
With a passion for all things comfort food, Bubb's Grub offers a menu that blends classic favorites with a creative twist. From mouthwatering burgers loaded with gourmet toppings to indulgent mac 'n' cheese bowls that redefine comfort, every dish is crafted with love and attention to detail.
South Old Spanish Trail · Eastside
Saguaro Corners, established in 1956, offers a rustic, family-friendly atmosphere with panoramic views of the Rincon Mountains. The interior features wood-beamed ceilings and large windows that invite natural light and desert vistas. Guests can enjoy their meals on the shaded, misted patio, often with live music, surro