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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!
2022 North 7th Street
If you’re craving a Big Mac but don’t want that beef bomb in your stomach, swing by Green and get the vegan Big Wac. If you’ve had Slutty Vegan and thought it tasted like a Big Mac, well… this tastes way better and you can actually eat there and enjoy yourself without screaming your order and wearing earplugs. Sorry… I
East Speedway Boulevard · University
Fresco's impresses with homemade sauces, salad dressings, dough, desserts, and meats. The menu features wholesome salads, calzones, parmesan-style oven-baked subs, and a mountain of linguini, fettuccini, ravioli, and other pasta favorites, and the pizzas are available in a number of flavors, with vegetarian, Greek, whi
East 22nd Street · Eastside
Nattha’s Bann Thai Asian offers a cozy, family-run atmosphere with a blend of Thai and Cantonese influences. The lighting panels shine through images of blooming flowers, adding a vibrant and calming touch to the room's ambiance. In addition, the crystal-style chandelier offers a subtle sparkle that contrasts with the
313 Arizona 179
Pump House stands as a rustic-chic, A-frame eatery, enchanting visitors and locals alike with its elevated breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings. In 2020, a time that was undeniably tough for all restaurants, the locals crowned Pump House as the best lunch spot in Sedona — an accolade that speaks volumes. The menu not
2945 East Speedway Boulevard · University
Istanbul is Tucson’s Best Authentic Turkish & Mediterranean restaurant. The great food, excellent service, and pleasant atmosphere make Istanbul a restaurant you don’t want to miss! Istanbul prides itself in offering a full menu complete with appetizers, Mediterranean soups, fresh salads, pita sandwiches, grilled wraps
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
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
10420 North La Cañada Drive · Oro Valley
Just Kabab in Oro Valley offers a cozy, counter-service setting with a welcoming atmosphere. The interior features wooden booths and red metal chairs. A refrigerated case displays fresh kebabs, and a dessert case tempts with Middle Eastern sweets, while the open grill station allows diners to watch their meals being pr
2245 Arizona 89A
Pisa Lisa is a snug, modern pizzeria curate by Chef Lisa Dahl as she brings her passion for healthy Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas to Sedona. Her commitment to using Arizona-grown, organic products is reflected in this menu, which features tapas plates, salads, paninis, and the famed Tuscan Tomato Bisque Soup. Whet
1595 Arizona 89A
ChocolaTree is a funky oasis where vegetarian creations and superfood-packed sweet treats reign supreme, all sans the gluten and processed sugar. Whether you're dining inside or in the garden, weather permitting, their team cultivates a high-vibing experience that's packed with flavor and nourishment for all who value
1998 East Irvington Road · South Side
Che Cafe is a very relaxed place where you can meet with friends to enjoy our menu with 16 flavors of empanadas, pizzas and more. They have options for vegetarians too.
7940 East Broadway Boulevard · Eastside
Plentiful vegetarian options in a casual space for Chinese & Thai cuisine plus sushi & bubble tea.
East Grant Road · University
For over 25 years, Karuna's Thai Plate has served authentic Thai cuisine in Tucson. Their menu includes familiar Bangkok-style favorites (hello, pad thai!) as well as bold and spicy specialties from the Isan region in Northeastern Thailand. We prepare everything fresh to order as you like it, from mild to "Thai hot," a
711 E Blacklidge Dr · Midtown
Govinda's of Tucson has been serving gourmet vegetarian cuisine since 1992. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are 100% vegan!
2526 East 6th Street · University
Tumerico radiates warmth and creativity, with colorful murals from local artists, eclectic wall art, and eccentric furnishings across several cozy dining spaces. Cacti, hummingbirds, and desert vistas adorn the walls, alongside framed accolades and hand-painted signs. The vibrant, artistic décor — paired with the invit
1909 East Grant Road · University
Upper Crust Pizza offers a no-frills, casual atmosphere. Signature dishes include the Combo Pizza, featuring pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, green pepper, and red onion, and the Carnivore Pizza, loaded with pepperoni, meatball, bacon, sausage, and salami. The Popeye Pizza, topped with basil, spinach, roma tomato, mozzare
614 North Grande Avenue · Downtown
Tanias 33 exudes a casual charm with hand-painted signage, colorful menu boards, and rustic wooden tables lining the bright, compact space. The dining room combines old-school taquería energy with community warmth, while coolers filled with aguas frescas and Mexican sodas line the back wall. The menu boasts a variety o
2727 North Campbell Avenue · Midtown
India Oven blends traditional Indian décor with a homely touch. The interior features warm lighting, vibrant wall art, and comfortable seating, creating a relaxed dining environment. This setting complements the restaurant's focus on authentic Northern Indian and Punjabi cuisine, making it a local staple for over 30 ye
853 East Grant Road · Midtown
Sher-e-Punjab features a spacious, contemporary dining room with neutral tones, cushioned booths, and sleek hourglass-shaped pendant lamps. Acoustic ceiling panels and framed artwork of Indian village life add subtle sophistication to the relaxed setting. Guests return for classics like Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Birya
722 North Stone Avenue · Downtown
La Indita offers a cozy and culturally rich atmosphere that reflects its heritage. The interior features wooden chairs and tables, with walls adorned by murals depicting rural indigenous life. This setting honors the restaurant's roots in Mexican, Tarascan, and Tohono O’odham traditions. The menu showcases a variety of