Stroll through Tucson, and you'll encounter the delightful smells of mesquite-fired grills, the distinctive sizzle of fajitas and brightly decorated restaurants with piles of tortillas and multi-colored salsas. Tucson is known for its fabulous Mexican and Southwestern cuisine, but we have so much more.
With a burgeoning culinary scene, Tucson is earning a reputation as a destination for epicures. Ready for a gourmet adventure? Experience the new Southwestern cuisine from one of its creators, Chef Janos Wilder, at Janos, or try one of the award-winning dishes at The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol. For an unforgettable evening, dine on contemporary continental cuisine at the Ventana Room, Tucson's only AAA 5-Diamond, Mobile 4-star restaurant. If it's the traditional Southwestern flavors you're seeking, enjoy carne seca and a margarita at El Charro Café, which has been owned and operated by the same family since 1922.
Use the media player below to watch videos highlighting a few of Tucson's culinary choices.
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Upcoming Culinary Events
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Saturday Jazz Showcase at Cushing Street Restaurant - Feb. 6 - Apr. 24 The Cushing Street Bar and Restaurant hosts a performance of live, cool jazz every Saturday night at the downtown eatery, located on Barrio Viejo's Presidio Trail in an 1860s adobe building., 520-622-7984.
Moveable Musical Feast: Tucson Museum of Art - Feb. 13 The Tucson Symphony Orchestra presents music by the string orchestra and piano trio, plus a delicious four-course meal and the Ansel Adams photography exhibit at the Tucson Museum of Art., 520-882-8585.
Meet Me at Maynards - Feb. 15 The Southern Arizona Roadrunners hosts a non-competitive, family-friendly, three-mile run/walk through downtown Tucson every Monday evening, which begins and ends at Maynards Market and Kitchen. Bring flashlights in autumn/winter., 520-991-0733 OR 520-545-0577.
Community Food Bank Hunger Walk - Mar. 13 An opportunity to get some fresh air and exercise and also support the Community Food Bank. The Long Walk is 3-1/2miles and The Short Walk is one mile long. Both take place at scenic Sam Lena Park., 520-622-0525 (Community Food Bank).
4th Avenue Spring Street Fair - Mar. 19 - Mar. 21 The Fourth Avenue Street Fair brings together 400+ arts and crafts booths, 35+ food vendors, two stages, street musicians, food, jugglers, street performers, “Van Grow” art area for kids, face painting, balloons, and other fun activities. Sponsored by the Fourth Avenue Merchants Association., (520) 624-5004.
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Browse Restaurants in Tucson
Make a dinner reservation at many of our popular Tucson restaurants.
Tucson's premiere wine and food event, the Tucson Culinary Festival, takes place in October at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort.
Travel Channel's Adam Richman came to Tucson to shoot an episode of Man vs. Food! Watch the A Side of City segment on 4th Avenue.
Cooking Light magazine named Tucson as one of the top 10 cities that best fits their philosophy to eat smart, be fit, and live well.
Tucson's El Charro Mexican Cafe was named one of the "21 Most Legendary Restaurants in America" by Gourmet Magazine.
El Charro Mexican Cafe was named one of America's 50 Food Icons by NRN Magazine.
For the inside scoop on the Tucson food scene, visit www.azstarnet.com/food.
See the list of restaurants that were voted as Tucson favorites in the Tucson Lifestyle Magazine 2008 Culinary Awards.
