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 - Mar. 6 - May. 22 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.
Farmers Market at Broadway Village - Mar. 12 Tucson's oldest shopping center hosts a weekly indoor/outdoor farmers' market with more than 40 local farmers and vendors from all over southern Arizona at Broadway Village..
Meet Me at Maynards - Mar. 15 Southern Arizona Roadrunners hosts a non-competitive, family-friendly, three-mile run/walk in downtown Tucson on Monday evenings, beginning and ending at Maynards Market/Kitchen., 520-991-0733 OR 520-545-0577.
4th Avenue Spring Street Fair - Mar. 19 - Mar. 21 Fourth Avenue Street Fair brings together 400+ arts and crafts booths, 35+ food vendors, two stages, street musicians, food, jugglers, street performers, kids' art area, and other fun activities., (520) 624-5004.
Old Tucson Studios Wild West Days - Mar. 25 - Mar. 28 Travel back to the 1880s at Old Tucson Studios for events and musical performances that recreate frontier life. A portion of proceeds will help repair Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum buildings., 520-883-0100.
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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 the Arizona Daily Star's food section.
See the list of restaurants that were voted as Tucson favorites in the Tucson Lifestyle Magazine 2008 Culinary Awards.
