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A list of farmers markets in Tucson, plus a couple additional produce resources. Read more9 local farmers markets to check out around Tucson 🥬
From serving over 300 pizzas in a day to new restaurant concepts, Ciao Down continues to serve food that has a ‘pizza’ our hearts. Read moreFrom unique pizzas to giant cookies: Ciao Down does it all and more
Only Wings is now on the streets of Tucson, combining classic Mexican flavors and foods like elote and mole poblano with some of the best chicken wings you’ve ever had. Read moreThis new food truck is turning mole poblano and elote into delicious chicken wings
Vertigo Wines is not only Tucson’s newest urban wine bar, it's also one of the only places in the United States that offers wine blending and a barrel-to-glass experience. Read moreThis new wine bar is one of the only in the U.S. that offers a barrel-to-glass experience
A new owner is bringing a taste of India to Vero Amore in Marana's Dove Mountain area, incorporating classic Indian dishes into a menu anchored by Neapolitan pizzas. Read moreThe owner of Indian Twist just bought this Marana pizzeria 🍕
Tucson is home to three doughnut shops with a special Broaster oven in their kitchen, serving up delectable doughnuts and fried chicken that kick your sweet-and-salty cravings to the curb. Read moreSweet and salty: These 3 shops combine delicious doughnuts with fried chicken
It seems Amelia’s Mexican Kitchen blew up overnight, and I couldn’t be happier that my favorite place for quesabirria has gotten much-deserved love. Read moreQuesabirria and chorizo burritos: Amelia's Mexican Kitchen will have you hooked
Looking for restaurants on Tucson's far-east side? Our food writer meticulously researched the eateries near or past Houghton Road. She found a surprising bounty, with options from Thai to country western grills. Read moreHoughton and beyond: 26 local bars and restaurants on Tucson's far-east side
From creamy lattes to slices of thin New York-style pizza, below are new restaurants and cafe that opened in Tucson this winter. Read moreNew eats! 10 local restaurants, bars and cafes that opened in Tucson this winter
From vending machines to local stores, Dirty T Tamarindo has built a candy empire in Tucson. Lucky for us, Alana Solis creates new and inventive treats as fast as you can finish a bag of spicy peach rings. Read moreDirty T Tamarindo has built an empire of chamoy-coated candy — and it's only getting bigger
From indoor playgrounds, hikes suited for kids and the best chicken tenders in town, here's a BIG list of family-friendly restaurants, attractions and more in Tucson, Arizona. Read moreOur big guide of kid-friendly things to do and eat in Tucson
David Matias spent most of his life working alongside his mom at Teresa's Mosaic Café. Now he's on his own with the Oaxacan-leaning Victoria Cocina Mexicana. Read moreThis chef grew up in his family's popular Tucson restaurant. Now he's running a restaurant of his own.
While some of our beloved restaurants have closed, we can still look back and reminiscence on the great meals, conversations and laughs we had at each place. Read more8 local eateries that have closed their doors this year
Itzel Herrera and Jonathan Ortiz started Cariño Coffee last year, a baby pink coffee cart found inside Slow Body Beer that incorporates classic Mexican flavors into each cup of coffee. Read moreThis local coffee cart incorporates classic Mexican flavors into every cup
At The Hungrywolf Bakery in Tucson, Sophie is combining her heritage with her talents for crafting delectable treats, making sure we all get the opportunity to satisfy our sweet tooth cravings. Read moreThis local baker makes delicious fruit tarts, cookies and much more
New venue Himaya Garden serves Filipino dishes, from lumpia to chicken adobo, in a high tea setting. Read moreThis new garden hosts Filipino-inspired tea parties in Tucson 🫖
By the end of the year, Holy Focaccia will be an inviting café inside of Slow Body Beer, bringing along the focaccia, tiramisu and panini we’ve all come to know and love. Read moreHoly moly! Holy Focaccia is opening its own cafe inside Slow Body Beer
From scratch-made ice cream to cookies and other confections, Tucson is home to lots of tasty desserts. Here's a giant guide on where to find them. Read moreOur HUGE guide to dessert in Tucson, from pastries to date-night spots
Thank goodness for patio weather. Tucson is the best place during the fall and spring seasons to eat outside, surrounded by striking green palo verdes and views of nearby mountain ranges. Read moreA giant list of restaurant patios in Tucson: brunch, fine dining and more
Save the date for #ThisIsTucson's third annual Tucson Together market featuring 100-plus vendors, food trucks, live music and more fun on Feb. 22 in downtown Tucson. Read moreWe're hosting a market with 100 makers, food trucks, live music, tattoos + more ❤️
From gastropubs to Korean fried chicken, here are eight local restaurants that are opening up new locations around town! Read moreThese 8 local restaurants are expanding with new locations across Tucson
Slice & Ice is opening a new location at 6810 E. Tanque Verde Road, where east-siders will get the chance to indulge in ranch fries, strawberry lemonade ice and slices of pepperoni pizza. Read moreA homecoming for Ed Irving: Slice & Ice is coming to Tucson's east side
Baja Cafe and Buendia Breakfast & Lunch Cafe made the list for a second straight year while Tucson's year-old La Frida Mexican Grill & Seafood debuted in the Top 50. Read moreThese 6 Tucson restaurants are among Yelp's top spots to eat in the country
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