Wise Bites

by Jackie Tran on July 3, 2026 at 12:24 am

The Mercado District sits at the westernmost stop of the Sun Link streetcar, about a mile from downtown. The district now spans four properties: the Spanish colonial-style Mercado San Agustín, The post Where to eat & drink at the Mercado […]

by Tucson Foodie on July 1, 2026 at 11:47 pm

Not only are these reminders of the dishes we ate, but they can also be a guide for your own decisions on what to eat here in Tucson. The post Best Things the Tucson Foodie Team Tasted in May & June 2026 appeared first on Tucson Foodie.

by Jackie Tran on July 1, 2026 at 1:05 am

Restaurants and bars across Tucson are ready to light up Independence Day 2026 with festive menus, live music and holiday weekend fun. July 4 falls on a Saturday this year, The post Tucson celebrates Independence Day 2026 with food, music & […]

by Jackie Tran on June 30, 2026 at 11:53 pm

Burger Week wraps July 5, and New-to-Me Week takes over July 6 through 12 as part of the 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer campaign. The week encourages diners to step The post New-to-Me Week encourages Tucson diners to try something different for 12 Weeks […]

by Jackie Tran on June 30, 2026 at 10:29 pm

Tokyo Sushi will open at 3655 E. Speedway Blvd. in Tucson, with a grand opening planned for early August. The restaurant takes over the former Izumi location and will occupy The post Tokyo Sushi to open on Speedway Boulevard this summer appeared […]

by Tucson Foodie on June 30, 2026 at 9:21 pm

Sonoran House Sam Hughes hosts the next Tucson Foodie dinner event at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, at 2513 E. Sixth St. Executive chef Gabriella “Gabby” Alba leads the The post Chef Gabby Alba brings new dishes to Tucson Foodie dinner at […]

by Rita Connelly on June 29, 2026 at 9:41 pm

If you’re a local, you’ve likely had your fair share of chimichangas. If not, let’s change that! The chimichanga, or chimi, is a deep-fried burrito that begins life as a The post Where to get your fill of Tucson’s iconic […]

by Brian Garrido on June 26, 2026 at 10:03 pm

An Asian Grocery Store Turned Carryout Kitchen Unlike most restaurants that start with a formal business plan, Pamilihan Pinoy Asian Grocery, a Filipino market on 22nd Street across from Reid The post D’Kutsilyo brings Filipino home cooking […]

by Jackie Tran on June 24, 2026 at 10:56 pm

The Tucson Foodie team takes its next field trip to The Meading Room in Sonoita for a 5-course dinner with chef Christian Padilla on Saturday, July 11. The event runs The post Foodie Field Trip: Chef Christian Padilla brings 5-course dinner to […]

by Tucson Foodie on June 23, 2026 at 11:27 pm

Frozen Dessert Week wraps June 28, and Burgers & BBQ Week takes over June 29 through July 5 as part of the 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer campaign. The week The post Burgers & BBQ Week serves up deals & prizes across Tucson for 12 Weeks of […]

by Jackie Tran on June 23, 2026 at 10:48 pm

Just east of the I-10 at Cortaro Road, you’ll find a wagon wheel missing a spoke, an open-air patio painted orange and bright green, and an American flag and a The post La Carreta del Rorro – A License Plate for a Hot Dog appeared first […]

by Jackie Tran on June 23, 2026 at 12:11 am

Sonoran House Sam Hughes has introduced “Summer at the House,” a seasonal lineup of food specials, daily drink deals, and weekend brunch available 11 a.m. to close. The program runs The post Summer at the House: Sonoran House Sam Hughes […]

by Jackie Tran on June 22, 2026 at 8:12 pm

Tucson chef Mateo Cancio will travel to Lyon, France, this summer as part of Bon Appétit, America!, a culinary diplomacy initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. The The post NEX chef Mateo Cancio to represent Tucson at […]

by Wren Awry on June 18, 2026 at 9:58 pm

[Editor’s note June 18, 2026: Chef Alisah’s Restaurant opened on Nov. 1, 2008 and permanently closed May 15, 2026, due to the namesake chef retiring. This article was originally published The post Chef Alisah’s Restaurant closed […]

by Matt Sterner on June 17, 2026 at 10:11 pm

Save the grilling for another day! This Father's Day has special dishes, cheap beer, and deals that are big enough to feed the entire family. The post Father’s Day 2026: Food, Music & More for Dad in Tucson appeared first on Tucson Foodie.