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. Upcoming Culinary Events
Farmers Market at Broadway Village - Nov. 20 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..
Saturday Jazz Showcase at Cushing Street Bar/Restaurant - Nov. 21 - Dec. 18 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.
Meet Me at Maynards - Nov. 23 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. Free water stations along route. Bring flashlights in autumn/winter., 520-991-0733 OR 520-545-0577.
5th Annual Tucson Tamal & Heritage Festival - Dec. 5 Celebrate the rich tastes, smells and variations of tamales from the Southwest and México at this culinary festival, which provides Tucson non-profit organizations and individuals with an opportunity to raise funds as tamal vendors at AVA Amphitheater-Sol Casinos., 520-838-6700.
4th Ave. Winter Street Fair - Dec. 11 - Dec. 13 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 tons of other fun activities, then packs them into three days of celebration.
There is something for everyone at the Street Fair., (520) 624-5004.
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 Tucson's premiere wine and food event, the Tucson Culinary Festival, is October 1-4 at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort.
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.
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.
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