Tucson Restaurant Scene
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? Try one of the award-winning dishes at The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol, or 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.
Browse Tucson's Restaurants
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Upcoming Culinary Events
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Santa Cruz River Farmers' Market - May. 17 Shop for locally grown fruits/vegetables, plants, flowers, eggs, baked/canned goods, honey, gourds, and herbal remedies at Mercado San Agustin on Thursdays..
Broadway Village Farmers' Market - May. 18 Broadway Village, Tucson's charming original shopping center. hosts an indoor/outdoor farmers' market on Fridays with more than 40 local farmers and vendors..
Farmers' Market at Maynards - May. 19 The Saturday Farmers' Market at Maynards Market & Kitchen, next to the Train Depot, features fresh produce and local food products, complete with live music and yummy treats., 520-545-0577.
Mariachi Festival at Patagonia Lake - May. 19 A celebration with mariachi band music, folklorico dances, authentic Mexican food, pinata for the kids and more at Patagonia Lake State Park., 520-287-6965.
Saturday Jazz Showcase at Cushing Street Restaurant - May. 19 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.
Willcox Wine Country Spring Festival - May. 19 - May. 20 Arizona Wine Growers Association presents wine tastings, yummy treats, artisan vendors, and live entertainment in downtown Willcox's historical Railroad Park..
Murder Mystery at Hotel Congress: The Dillinger Diamonds - May. 25 - May. 26 The acting troupe Murder Mayhem performs "The Dillinger Diamonds" interactive murder-mystery dinner theater at Hotel Congress. Guests encouraged to dress in 1930s attire., 520-622-8848.
Garlic & Onion Festival at Agua Linda Farm - Jun. 8 - Jun. 10 Enjoy tasty food, live music and more at Agua Linda Farm's annual festival to celebrate the harvest of garlic and onions grown on site., 520-398-3218.
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Make a dinner reservation at many popular Tucson restaurants using OpenTable.com.
Wine snob? Check out the Local Wine Events website for Tucson.
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What's New
December 2011 - AZCentral.com lists six places for a great brunch, including Tucson's own Tohono Chul Tea Room.
July 2011 - Wine Survey Released by Arizona Office of Tourism Provides Valuable Insight into Growing Industry.
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 a couple episodes of Man vs. Food! Watch the A Side of City segment on 4th Avenue on Travel Channel's website, and watch Adam devour a Sonoran Dog (left).
The March 2011 issue of Asian Restaurant News named our own Harvest Moon Chinese Cuisine as one of the Nation's Top 100 Chinese Restaurants.
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 2010 Culinary Awards.
