Hidden in an alley that’s shared with a car wash, Asaditos Zulmytas Juayua-Tucson, 1120 S. 6th Ave., has been serving up cheesy pupusas and other El Salvadorian delicacies since October. As soon as you have a mouthful of pork and cheese, you won’t be overlooking their tent again.
La Frida is the only Tucson representative on this year's list of James Beard semifinalists!
American style wagyu burgers are all the rage, and the delicious trend has made its way to Tucson thanks to places like BŌS Burger and Kaiju Burger.
While taco trucks may not have all the glitz and glam of brick-and-mortars, their food is just as amazing and — sometimes even better. Read moreFrom cabeza to carne asada: 10 food trucks that make killer tacos 🌮
Reviewing breakfast burritos and seafood during Arizona football's trip to San Diego for the Holiday Bowl. Read moreThis Ain't Tucson: Eating seafood and burritos in San Diego
Presta has been changing the coffee game in Tucson for a decade, opening their newest spot at 4700 E. Sunrise Drive, constantly teaching us how to take in the moment and revel in the flavorful coffee from around the world. Read morePresta's newest location is bringing coffee culture to the foothills ☕
From silky iced matcha lattes to spicy red lentils, here are the meals that I fell in love with at first bite. Read moreWhat a delicious year: the best meals I ate in Tucson in 2025 💖
Deserto Frozen Yogurt and Café opened up this month, where you can build the fro-yo masterpiece of your dreams, complete with all the toppings and flavors you want. Read moreCreate the icy dessert of your dreams at this new frozen yogurt spot 🍨
Barista del Barrio opens a permanent pop-up at Borderlands Sam Hughes. Read moreHorchata lattes and breakfast burritos: Tucson's Barista del Barrio opens 2nd location
Kintaro is Tucson’s newest all-you-can-eat sushi, sashimi and hibachi spot that is going viral thanks to its fresh flavors and never-ending plates of spicy tuna rolls. Read moreGet ready to eat all the spicy tuna rolls you can at this viral sushi spot 🍣
Where to get menudo in Tucson: Menudo is one of Tucson's favorite soups, in any weather but especially these winter months. Here, we break down 13 places to find menudo in Tucson as well as how Tania's 33 makes their award-winning menudo. Read moreTania's 33 and 12 other places to find bomb menudo in Tucson
After a pandemic-era surge, U.S. wine sales fell sharply last year — a decline Mark Beres said deepened into this year. Unless wineries find a way to bring Gen Z into wine culture, he believes the industry’s recovery will stall. Read moreCan Arizona wineries woo Gen Z? Vineyard owners say they have to 🍷
From an authentic buffalo wings sports bar to an all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant that’s taken Instagram by storm, there are so many new sports that have popped up in Tucson during the fall. Read moreNew eats! 10 new restaurants that opened in Tucson this fall
Each and every year, Dolores McCulloch could count on her trusted mixer to create a special cookie that not only represented her childhood, but also her children and grandchildren’s. Read more3 teaspoons of anise, 6 cups of flour and lots of love: My grandma's biscochitos recipe is more than a delicious cookie
We've put together a foodie gift guide that features all local vendors so you can give your loved ones a little taste of Tucson! Read moreA local gift guide for the foodie in your life 🍽️
Many restaurants in Tucson serve pozole, each putting their own twist to the traditional recipe. Read moreSatisfy your pozole craving at these 9 local places!
We asked our readers to share some of their favorite spots in town for delicious tamales. From meat markets to historic Mexican restaurants, this list is full of recommendations sure to help you make great holiday memories this year. Read moreWhere to get your tamales this holiday season, recommended by our readers
Arizona football beat reporter Justin Spears is trying out popular restaurants in towns the Wildcats are playing in. Up next: The Chuckbox in Tempe.
Read moreThis Ain't Tucson: Trying the 'Tijuana Torpedo' at The Chuckbox in Tempe
Alexander Phaneuf, along with Adam Weinstein and Kira Dixon-Weinstein, have opened Hidden Hearth, a new micro-bakery at the MSA Annex that serves up whole-grain breads, unique viennoiserie and pastries that’ll have you hooked from first bite. Read moreGet fresh bread and flaky, buttery croissants at the MSA Annex's new micro-bakery 🥖
Soumya Seemakurti runs Gully Bakehouse, a cottage bakery, where she combines Indian flavors with classic desserts, creating treats that taste like nothing you’ve had before. Read moreThis local baker is combining Indian flavors with classic desserts, creating delectable treats
Kingfisher Bar and Grill is one of four restaurants nationwide to serve sushi-grade salmon cultivated from fish cells. Read moreThis local restaurant has lab-grown salmon on its menu 🐟
Trying the world-famous Skyline Chili in Cincinnati. Read moreThis Ain't Tucson: Having a five-way at Skyline Chili in Cincinnati
We asked our readers for their favorite espresso martinis in town and put together the ultimate guide, that way everyone can experience the hype behind the beloved cocktail. Read moreCheers! 11 places to get the best espresso martinis in town, according to our readers 🥂
To ensure your holiday doesn't look like a scene out of The Bear, let the professionals work their magic in the kitchen this year. Below are a list of local places you can pick up or dine-in this Thanksgiving. Read moreThese local restaurants are serving up delicious turkey dinners this Thanksgiving 🍗
Whether it’s handing out free produce or hosting free events, these local organizations/restaurants are making sure everyone has access to a warm, delicious Thanksgiving meal. Read moreWhere to get free Thanksgiving meals and other helpful resources this month
On Nov. 15, Wild West Carniceria is throwing its first Birria Madness Festival. You can try all kinds of birria-centered dishes and vote for your favorite. Plus, you're encouraged to dress up in your best space cowboy costume! Read moreWild West Carniceria is throwing the ultimate birria party 🎉
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