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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!
1245 East Fort Lowell Road · Midtown
Tacos Los Compas operates from a covered outdoor cart with a red-and-green roof and picnic-style seating beneath. Booths built from repurposed benches and tables offer a casual, communal dining vibe. A salsa bar and condiment area stands nearby, inviting guests to customize every taco. This popular food truck specializ
5245 South 12th Avenue · South Side
Tacos de Cabeza Estilo Cajeme offers a relaxed, open-air dining experience beneath white canopy tents with folding tables and chairs. This south side taco truck naturally specializes in cabeza tacos. They even offer funky brain (referred to as sesos , definitely an acquired taste) and other offal such a
3501 South 12th Avenue · South Side
Tacos Apson welcomes guests with a straightforward outdoor dining space filled with bright red booths and simple tables. The covered patio, shielded by bold signage and plastic walls, offers plenty of shade and a casual environment. Inside, the classic counter seating with red barstools faces the open kitchen , allowi
West Prince Road · Midtown
Baja Tacos operates from a modest food truck with shaded outdoor seating. The setup is simple and unpretentious, featuring a few plastic tables and chairs under a corrugated metal roof. Despite its no-frills appearance, the spot is celebrated for its Baja-style seafood tacos, particularly the fish and shrimp. Customers
565 East Wetmore Road · Northwest
La Botana Tacos greets guests with colorful interior accents, hanging star‑shaped lights and a vibrant patio view. The open layout features plenty of TVs, making it an inviting spot for casual gatherings and sports viewing. A salsa bar sits prominently, signaling its identity as a lively street‑taco focused venue. They
1116 East 6th Street · Downtown
Currently in its soft opening phase, this location is the fourth Reds Tacos in Tucson. Enjoy their Sonoran-style birria, burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and hot dogs.
6401 Marana Center Boulevard · Marana
Reds Tacos opened in April 2024 at the Tucson Premium Outlets and has been a hit! With family recipes and years of experience cooking at other restaurants, the team is ready to take your order. The name may sound familiar to some folks because they also operate a food truck that's often parked at Danny's on Fort Lowell
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
4505 West Ina Road · Marana
Del Rancho Carniceria & Tacos combines a neighborhood carnicería with a casual taqueria counter. To make the most of a visit, order the arrachera platter and chile relleno, then swing by the grocery side to grab some fresh salsas.
953 East 36th Street · South Side
El Manantial offers a classic Tucson food truck experience with a covered outdoor seating area featuring blue tables and white folding chairs. Open 9 a.m.-11 p.m. daily, they're a dependable spot for late-evening grilled carne asada tacos and a Sonoran dog with a steamed bun and bacon-wrapped Torito. You can even order
2281 North Oracle Road · Midtown
El Taco Rustico offers a vibrant and authentic atmosphere that reflects its roots in Coahuila, Mexico. The exterior features a colorful mural depicting mariachi musicians, while the interior boasts a cozy setting with checkered floors and a chalkboard menu highlighting specials. The restaurant is renowned for its quesa
4500 West Ina Road · Marana
Taco Rico serves street-style Mexican fare with a focus on tacos, burritos, and birria. The eatery occupies a casual layout with counter service and seating outdoors in the parking lot of adult store Fascinations. Favorites include the tacos, birria, and homemade horchata, jamaica, and flan.
10290 East Speedway Boulevard · Eastside
Find Jackfruit burritos, Quesabirria tacos, Sonoran Dogs, and more on this beautifully painted food truck.
10785 North Oracle Road · Oro Valley
If you’ve been to any of the other three locations, you can expect the same menu of tacos, burritos, and beverages. Taco Tuesday, anyone?
58 West Congress Street · Downtown
If you’ve been to any of the other three locations, you can expect the same quick-service menu stacked with build-your-own tacos, burritos, and bowls as well as housemade beverages like horchata and aguas frescas. Taco Tuesday, anyone?
East Broadway Boulevard · Midtown
Ramiro’s Taco Shop features a casual setup with a salsa bar and drive-thru open late on the weekends. Outside, a shaded patio with bench seating provides a relaxed spot to enjoy meals. Popular dishes include carne asada burritos, rolled tacos with guacamole, and the breakfast.
8898 East Tanque Verde Road · Tanque Verde
Street Taco & Beer Co. in Park Place Mall opens to an airy food court tucked under the mall’s high ceilings and food court canopy. Stainless steel counters, large menu boards, and brick accents create a modern casual vibe. The mall location focuses on street-style Mexican tacos served with a rotating beer selection and
4841 South 12th Avenue · South Side
Taco Fish greets diners in a laid‑back space with tiled floors, exposed brick pillars, and an open counter. Ceiling fans spin above metal chairs and communal tables under warm lighting. The setup channels a shaded Ensenada‑style patio, with an inverted garage door opening on nice days. This family‑run spot showcases Ba
4280 North Oracle Road · Northwest
The Taco Spot on Oracle Road delivers a casual neighborhood taqueria experience. While the carne asada is a popular option, they are best known for their birria.
North Thornydale Road · Marana
A new addition to the handful of locations across Tucson, Nico's serves not only tacos, but burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, and more. Grab yourself a horchata or tamarindo while you're there!