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This family-owned taquería grills Sonoran carne asada over open mesquite charcoal. Casual outdoor picnic tables create a relaxed backyard cookout atmosphere for diners. The inside features a loaded salsa bar, complete with guacamole. Beef lovers will thrive here; order the aguachile de rib-eye in a savory, limey salsa.
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GIVEAWAY! We’re giving away 3 pairs of VIP tickets to America’s Best Mexican Food Festival on Saturday, August 8!🎉
Experience an unforgettable evening featuring tasting experiences from 30+ celebrated Southwest chefs, showcasing the rich flavors and traditions of Mexican cuisine. Enjoy everything from heritage moles and handmade tortillas to fresh ceviches, carne asada, cochinita pibil, live music, art, and more at @Westinlapaloma. VIP tickets include early entry at 5 PM plus exclusive access to the VIP Lounge.
How to enter:
• Follow @artstateaz, @westinlapaloma & @tucsonfoodie
• Like this post
• Tag the friend you’d bring (unlimited entries!)
Winners will be randomly selected on August 3.
Looking to buy tickets instead? Head to the link in @artstateaz’s bio and use code 15FOODIE26 for 15% off your tickets!
21+ event.
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IT’S WEEK 11!
Steak & Carne Asada Week starts today and runs through Aug 2 as part of 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer!🥩🔥
🏆THIS WEEK’S PRIZES:
•Tickets to Salsa, Taco, and Tequila Challenge
•(2) $50 @asadataqueria gift cards
•(2) $100 Visa gift cards
•$20 gift card to @ghinisfrenchcaffe
•4-pack of passes to Cool Summer Nights at the @desertmuseum
•(1) gift card to @redbird_scratchkitchen
•(1) $50 gift card to Charro Concepts
ANY LOCAL SPOT COUNTS. Some suggested places to visit this week: @ameliastucson, @pinnaclepeaktucson, @casadelrioaz, @elcorraltucson, @agavehousetucson, @calletepa, @asadataqueria, @cielostucson
Let’s support local ❤️
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonaz
For nearly 20 years, Diana and Jun Arai have helped shape Tucson’s Japanese dining scene.
When @ginzatucson opened in 2008, it became the first restaurant in Tucson to feature an izakaya style menu, bringing Japan’s popular shareable dining experience to the city. Today, it’s still the only restaurant in town with a dedicated izakaya menu, along with one of Tucson’s largest curated selections of sake, Japanese beer, and shochu.
In 2018, the couple expanded again with @raijinramen, Tucson’s first restaurant dedicated entirely to ramen. Known for its rich tonkotsu broths and seasonal specialties, Raijin helped pave the way for the city’s growing ramen scene.
From fresh fish flown in daily from Japan and California to chef’s choice omakase experiences, Ginza continues to showcase authentic Japanese cuisine while Jun and Diana regularly travel to Japan to bring back the latest culinary trends.
📍 Ginza Sushi & Izakaya: 5425 N. Kolb Rd.
📍 Raijin Ramen: 2955 E. Speedway Blvd.
Read @ediebjarolim’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com.
Photos by @sea_lyon
#tucsonlocal #tucsonaz
Breakfast & Brunch Week runs through July 26 as part of 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer!
🏆🍳☀️❤️🥞THIS WEEK’S PRIZES:
• Tickets to America’s Best Mexican Food Festival
• (2) $100 Visa gift cards
• $20 gift card to @ghinisfrenchcaffe
• 4-pack of passes to Cool Summer Nights at the @desertmuseum
• $25 gift card to @beyondbreadbakerycafe
ANY LOCAL SPOT COUNTS. Some suggested places to visit this week:
@5pointstucson
@ajocafetucson
@bajacafetucson
@barista_del_barrio
@bluewillow.tucson
@bobos_az
@theofficialbreadandbutter
@buendia.breakfast.lunch
@cafealacarttucson
@cafepassetucson
@cappysbreakfastcafe
@hotelcongress
@delcielotamal
Frank’s Restaurant
@ghinisfrenchcaffe
@gourmetgirlsglutenfree
Gus Balon’s Restaurant
@knellersdelicatessen
@lachaiteria
@lebuzzcaffe
@lebuzzcaffeplaza
@localetucson
@lovinspoonfulstucson
@nookdowntown
@prepandpastry
@raptorcanyoncafe
@rencoffeehouse
@sunny_daze_cafe
@teaspoontucson
@coronetrestaurants
@thehungryfoxrestaurant
@themonicatucson
@tohonochulgardenbistro
@tumerico
@urbanfreshaz
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonaz
Massaman tofu curry at Char’s Thai. Stop by and show them some love.❤️
5039 East 5th Street, Tucson, AZ
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonaz #localtucson
A sunset gathering featuring chef-made plates, plant medicine experiences, live music, and a deep connection to the Sonoran Desert.🌵✨
Join us Saturday, August 29 after sundown at @tohonochul for Desert Magic, a celebration of the Sonoran Desert’s edible and medicinal plants through food, herbalism, music, and story.
Stroll through the gardens while enjoying chef-prepared plates inspired by native desert ingredients, a botanical welcome cocktail, and hands-on experiences like sound healing, acupuncture, massage therapy, tarot, astrology, cacao ceremony, herbal workshops, and more.
Chef lineup + dishes will be announced shortly.
Your $75 ticket includes all food, workshops, experiences, and a welcome cocktail. Space is limited, and we expect to sell out in advance.
❤️Tucson Foodie members get 50% off
🎟️ Ticket link in bio
Photos by @jackie_tran_
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