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Guide · 13 spots
Money is tight. Inflation is wild. And we’re all still hungry. Fortunately, this frugal foodie is here for you — with Foodie 15 Happy Hour Guides to help you drink and dine like it’s 1999 … or at least 2019. We’ll start our journey in Midtown (from dive bars to fine dining) with just one qualification: The booze
Jada CashDec 13, 2023
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Trident Grill turns 25 in August 2026 and celebrates with all-day happy hour all month at all locations, including a new food menu and specialty drink menu.
Jul 22, 2026
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Coffee & Tea Shop Week wraps June 14, and Happy Hour Week takes over June 15 through 21 as part of the 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer campaign. The week […]
Jackie TranJun 10, 2026
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[Editor’s note 06/11/2026: this article contains photographs from a comped meal] Downtown Tucson’s Penca has expanded its hours and offerings this summer, launching a new lunch menu and a revamped […]
Jackie TranJun 11, 2026
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Sonoran House Sam Hughes turns one and launches new breakfast, brunch, and dinner menus Aug. 1, including Abuelita's French Toast and Vera Earl Ranch Carne plates.
Jul 28, 2026
Guide · 53 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 · 28 spots
Sure, bars and restaurants near universities tend to highlight student budgets and tastes, but the University of Arizona area also caters to professors and visiting parents, from a Chinese noodles to an upscale Mexican dining room. In this guide, we're concentrating on the area roughly from Broadway Boulevard and Eucl
Aug 5, 2023
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Not only are these reminders of the dishes we ate, but they can also be a guide for your own decisions on what to eat here in Tucson.
Jul 1, 2026
Guide · 21 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 · 96 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 · 25 spots
Whether it be a craft beer taproom or a tasting room offering wine or distilled spirits like whiskey, Tucson has a splendid selection. Heck, some of the following taprooms offer wine and craft beer. Also, the following taprooms/tasting rooms don't include local businesses that are more restaurant-forward, are loca
Jul 19, 2024
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If it’s deep-fried, wrapped in cotton candy, or dusted in Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, you know you’ve made it to the fair.
Matt SternerApr 15, 2025
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This summer, 253 Tucson foodies submitted 880 receipts and put more than $33,000 into 214+ locally-owned restaurants during the first ever 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer.
Aug 17, 2026
Guide · 15 spots
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 · 14 spots
While Tucson doesn’t have the Chinese population of many west coast cities, the Chinese population here has a lengthy history spanning back to the 1860s . The University of Arizona has also contributed significantly to the Chinese population. As a result, we actually have a nice selection of restaurants from a few
Feb 16, 2026
Guide · 21 spots
After a concert at Congress, a long shift, or a night out on Fourth Avenue, you might not want to stay up even later to cook. Thank you, late night kitchens. The options span more than just drive-thrus and dollar menus. From Sonoran hot dogs and solar-baked pizza to fresh gyros and craft cocktails with bar bites, Tu
Shane ReiserJun 26, 2023
Guide · 15 spots
Blended or on the rocks, salt or no salt, Margaritas know no boundaries. While purists may insist the classic cocktail features only tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice, they’re still delicious with the addition of fruits such as local prickly pear. Even a touch of cilantro or jalapeño is nice. Here is our list o
Matt SternerFeb 21, 2024
Guide · 47 spots
Tucson’s Sun Link Streetcar connects multiple districts for locals, visitors, and everyone in between. The nearly four-mile route has 23 stops and there are plenty of restaurants along the way! You can explore more comprehensive lists of restaurants in our other guides: Downtown Guide Fourth Avenue
Jul 3, 2024
Guide · 38 spots
Sometimes, just sometimes, working from home isn't all it's cracked up to be. Sometimes a change of scenery provides as much of a jolt to your productivity as that cup of green tea or extra-large nitro cold brew. Sometimes it's time to Google "cafe with Wi-Fi near me" and finally get that paper or proposal done t
Max WingertAug 10, 2023
Guide · 85 spots
The Tucson Foodie Passport — a mighty benefit of being a Tucson Foodie Insider — spotlights the lively mix of restaurants proudly participating in our Restaurant Partner Program. From celebrated eateries to off-the-beaten-path gems, our partners contribute to the rich tapestry that defines Tucson's culinary ecosystem
Sep 19, 2023
