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Ursa brings desert-inspired fine dining to downtown Tucson Oct. 10
Chef Aaron Lopez will open Ursa on Friday, October 10 at 110 E. Congress St. in downtown Tucson. The restaurant will feature a fine dining menu inspired by indigenous ingredients [ā¦]
Jackie TranĀ·Oct 3, 2025
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Bazilās To Go celebrates 35 years; a deep look in their history
There was a time when fine dining in Tucson meant extensive menus, a quiet atmosphere, cloth napkins, impeccable service, complimentary bread, antipasto, and soup. Local old timers fondly remember the [ā¦]
Max McConkeyĀ·Jun 11, 2026
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Taste Fine Dining History at The Cork Michelin-Themed Wine Dinner
Tucson steakhouse The Cork brings global fine dining with its upcoming Michelin Through the Years wine dinner. This exclusive event happens on Tuesday, June 17. Each of the courses pays [ā¦]
Jackie TranĀ·Jun 6, 2025
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Casa Vera opens Aug. 12 on La Cholla Boulevard with regional Mexican menu and hacienda design
Casa Vera opens Aug. 12 at 7265 N. La Cholla Blvd. in Tucson, with a regional Mexican menu led by former PY Steakhouse chef Eliana Hernandez and hacienda-inspired design.
Aug 7, 2026
Guide Ā· 13 spots
Foodie 15: The Best Happy Hours in Midtown Tucson
Money is tight. Inflation is wild. And weāre all still hungry. Fortunately, this frugal foodie is here for you ā with Foodie 15 Happy Hour Guides to help you drink and dine like itās 1999 ⦠or at least 2019.Ā
Weāll start our journey in Midtown (from dive bars to fine dining) with just one qualification: The booze
Jada CashĀ·Dec 13, 2023
Guide Ā· 27 spots
The Best Upscale Restaurants in Tucson
Tucsonās upscale dining scene goes far beyond white tablecloths and special-occasion steakhouses. Across downtown, the foothills, and the cityās historic neighborhoods, chefs are building refined dining experiences around thoughtful hospitality, polished cocktail programs, seasonal ingredients, and ambitious cooking ro
Shane ReiserĀ·Jun 15, 2023
Guide Ā· 56 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 conv
Jackie TranĀ·Nov 4, 2025
Guide Ā· 6 spots
6 Local Restaurants Make Yelpās 2025 'Top 100 Places to Eat' List
Yelpās 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, youāll find it in some of the most unexpected places. Across the U.S., chefs
Matt SternerĀ·Feb 12, 2025
Guide Ā· 21 spots
Love is on the Menu: Tucsonās Most Romantic Restaurants
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 TranĀ·Feb 7, 2025
Guide Ā· 15 spots
Andrew Weilās Favorite Restaurants in Tucson
Iām often asked where I like to eat in Tucson. The honest answer is: in my home. Iām a good cook, and the food I prepare at home is usually better than what I get in most restaurants. That said, I like to eat out as much as anyone, but Iām very selective about where. What I mostly look for is really good food. While T
Andrew WeilĀ·May 8, 2026
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Feast like Royalty at Upscale āPersian Room Fine Diningā
Persian Room Fine Dining has been successfully serving traditional Persian food in an upscale restaurant in Scottsdale for over 30 years. To the delight of those who made the drive [ā¦]
Mietra BrownĀ·Jan 16, 2020
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Road Trip to Bisbeeās āCafĆ© Rokaā for Casual Fine Dining
Restaurants that last a long time often rest on their laurels, relying on past reputation or nostalgia to draw customers. Only a few improve with age. CafĆ© Roka ā which [ā¦]
Edie JarolimĀ·Jun 6, 2017
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Sonoran Restaurant Week: 5 Fine dining menus you need to check out
Sonoran Restaurant Week and upscale dining are two things I have always enjoyed in Tucson. Like everyone living in the Old Pueblo, Iām grateful to have an array of options [ā¦]
Natalie MoeĀ·Sep 16, 2022
Guide Ā· 113 spots
Where I Eat in Tucson (and What I Order)
Hi, Iām Shane ā owner and publisher of Tucson Foodie.
Iāve 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 cityās food scene. Since then, Iāve tasted just about every
Shane ReiserĀ·May 16, 2025
Guide Ā· 16 spots
Tucson Love Letter Founder Gloria Knott's Favorite Dishes in Tucson
I fell in love with refried beans and flour tortillas when I was in elementary school sitting at La Parrilla Suiza on Speedway. In middle school, I remember going to Rincon Market with my best friend, where I picked out a beautiful cupcake sprinkled with Oreo crumbles. In my twenties, I went on a Bumble date to Scente
May 14, 2026
Guide Ā· 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 WingertĀ·Jul 26, 2023
Guide Ā· 55 spots
Where to Eat Tacos in Tucson
Welcome to perhaps the most important Foodie Guide we've made ā 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 Ā· 25 spots
Sports Bars in Tucson: Beer, Bites & Plenty of TVs
Nothing says āsportsā like being surrounded by multiple televisions, eating fried food, hearing hoots and hollers from people nearby, drinking cold beer, and then getting the food and beer stains out of your shirt the following day.
Hereās a list of locally owned and operated sports bars in the Old Pueblo to catch t
Matt SternerĀ·Mar 12, 2025
Guide Ā· 8 spots
24 Hours in Tucson: Guide for the Wellness Seeker
Are you looking for a Tucson wellness retreat, but want to avoid the large resorts? Here's how you can create your own 24-hour rejuvenating getaway.Ā
Before You Goā¦
Keep the purpose of your trip in mind as you plan. Allow plenty of breathing room between activities, so you can move from one to the next without
Stephanie LieboldĀ·Nov 13, 2024
Guide Ā· 11 spots
Best Root Beer Floats in Tucson
Root beer floats are a treasure ā a fizzy and creamy combination that's just as fun to slurp as it is to burp. I made a beer floatĀ 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 SternerĀ·Aug 6, 2024