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. 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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HarvestFest at Sonoita Vineyards - Jul. 31 - Aug. 1 Celebrate upcoming harvest with grape-stomping contest, winery tours and tastings, wagon rides, and live music at Sonoita Vineyards., 520-455-5893.
Peach Mania at Apple Annie's - Jul. 31 - Aug. 15 Apple Annie's celebrates the peak of the peach harvest with a festival of peach-picking and sampling and sales of peach pies, jams, salsas, and more weekends July 17-August 16., 520-384-2084 orchard/520-384-4685 farm.
Primavera Cooks! at Acacia - Aug. 11 Acacia restaurant hosts a multi-course, wine-paired meal prepared with help from apprentice chefs and sommeliers to raise funds supporting services for Tucson's homeless and working poor., 520-623-5111 ext. 101.
Primavera Cooks! at Janos - Aug. 26 JBar restaurant hosts a multi-course, wine-paired meal prepared with help from apprentice chefs and sommeliers to raise funds supporting services for Tucson's homeless and working poor., Reservations: 520-623-5111 ext. 101.
Brewery Gulch Daze - Sep. 5 The Town of Bisbee's lively, annual celebration features a carnival atmosphere and daylong events for all ages. Benefits Boys and Girls Club of Bisbee., 520-432-3554 OR 1-866-2BISBEE.
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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.
