From birria pozole to ube cookies, I’ve had some amazing food in 2024.
Many restaurants in Tucson serve pozole, each putting their own twist to the traditional recipe.
From strolling through the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and the Winterhaven Festival of Lights to eating dinner at The Coronet or Panda House, here's a list of places offering things to do and eat on Christmas Day in the Tucson area.
A pink and glittery bakery, a Puerto Rican spot, a hidden pizzeria that adds Mexican flair to the classic dish and wine + beer bars are just a few new places that opened in Tucson in the past few months. Read moreNew eats! 15 restaurants and bars that opened in Tucson this fall
Gerard Meurer and Kim Scanlan are the owners of Baja Café, the beloved breakfast spot that has gained a loyal following thanks to their unique pancake flavors and savory Benedict specials. Read moreThis beloved breakfast spot serves up pancakes and Benedicts like you've never seen before
The unassuming restaurant in a Marana shopping plaza has been quietly serving scratch-made Cantonese and Szechuan-inspired dishes for 10 years. Read moreThis Marana restaurant made Yelp's list of the best Chinese restaurants in the country
Step up your cookie game with the help of Senovia Quihuis-Garcia, the baker behind Novia’s Bakery, who shared with us her tips and tricks to ensure your treats taste heavenly this holiday season. Read moreMake sure your holiday cookies are a hit this year with these tips from Novia's Bakery
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
Iconic Tucson restaurant chain Eegee's shuttered four locations in Tucson and one in Phoenix this week as it filed for Chapter 11 reorganization. Read moreEegee's closes four Tucson stores and files for bankruptcy
On Saturday, Sydney’s Sweet Shoppe will be opening their new location, just two doors from the place that started it all. Read moreSydney's Sweet Shoppe is bringing all its delicious pies and treats to a new location
For decades and decades, Zula’s has been a beloved spot in the Nogales community. The restaurant closed briefly in 2021, but its legacy wasn't over. Read moreHome away from home: Zula's Restaurant continues its decades-long legacy in Nogales
Flour tortillas are synonymous with Tucson, Arizona. Here are 18 local places to find them. Read more18 tortillerías de harina: where to buy flour tortillas, Tucson's most iconic cultural marker
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
Many local spots will be closed this Thanksgiving 2024, but here's a list of places in Tucson, Arizona that are staying open, including the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, The Loft Cinema and several restaurants. Read moreA list of Tucson places staying open on Thanksgiving 2024
Next month, Casino Del Sol will host their 19th annual Tucson Tamal and Heritage Festival, bringing tamales, music, contests, vendors — and even more tamales — to the AVA Amphitheater. Read moreEat all the tamales of your dreams at Casino Del Sol's 19th annual tamal festival
Vegans rejoice! Here's a huge list of vegan food in Tucson, Arizona. Bookmark this page or share with your friends. Read moreA giant list of vegan food in Tucson — now with more restaurants!
Viva Tokyo is the newest addition to American Eat Co., focusing on delicious ramen, beef bowls and other Asian-inspired classics. Read moreThe chef behind Samurai Sombrero just opened a new ramen spot in American Eat Co.
Take a break and have a relaxing holiday while these local restaurants make your perfect turkey dinner this Thanksgiving. Read moreGet delicious turkey dinners at these local restaurants this Thanksgiving
Here are five of our go-to pie-makers creating interesting and tasty options perfect for the holiday season. Read moreLet these 5 local bakeries do the baking for you this Thanksgiving
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
For the past three years, Daniel and Noelle have been crafting flaky, buttery croissants and other French-inspired pastries at Café Francais, incorporating sweet and savory flavors into their creations. Read moreCream filled croissants and crookies: the pastries at Café Francais are no joke
Here is our annual list of events that will be provide free turkey dinners and other resources to people in need, making sure everyone has a delicious holiday! Read moreTurkey and pie: where to get free Thanksgiving dinners this month
It seems like whatever Aspasia does, it always has a delicious result. Before you know it, you'll be bracing the Grant Road construction just to get a taste of their bright flavors. Read moreAspasia has incredible Middle Eastern food — and it's time to give them their flowers
Whether you want a photogenic place for Instagram pictures or a spot to dance the night away to live music, these seven rooftop bars have you covered. Read moreEnjoy a drink with a view at these 7 rooftop bars in Tucson
Dining for birthdays, graduations and other special occasions in Tucson, separated by the size of your group and affordability. Our guide also features some things to do to celebrate the big day. Read moreOur unofficial guide to special occasions in Tucson
Karl Poechlauer is the mastermind behind Substance Diner, a retro food truck that serves vegan comfort food so good you won’t even realize you're not eating meat. Read moreThis hidden gem serves up vegan comfort food that'll transport you to the '50s
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