Few People Know This Arizona City Is The Mexican Food Capital Of The World
If you’re looking for the best Mexican food in Arizona, you need not look any further than our second-largest city. Tucson is often called the “Mexican Food Capital of the World” because it’s absolutely brimming with incredible restaurants serving authentic cuisine from all over Mexico (with particular emphasis on the state of Sonora).
Best known for being home to the world-famous Saguaro National Park, Tucson is a city deeply devoted to its desert roots. This vibrant culture and rich heritage spills into every aspect of city life - including the food. In fact, Tucson was the first city in America to receive a "City of Gastronomy" dedication from UNESCO.
Landmark restaurants such as El Charro Café - the oldest Mexican restaurant in the U.S. - proudly hold up that claim to fame. The original owner of this century-old eatery is said to have invented the chimichanga!
Having served the likes of President Bill Clinton, Enrique Iglesias, William Shatner, and other famous folks, Mi Nidito serves up traditional Sonoran cooking that warms the heart and soul.
Tucson Tamale Company, 7286 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704, USA
Tucson Tamale Company, 7159 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715, USA
Tucson Tamale Company, 102 W 29th St, Tucson, AZ 85713, USA
Tania's 33 has been a staple in Tucson's Barrio Hollywood for over three decades, and people come from all over the city for their incredible, Sonoran-style eats.
Seis Kitchen, 130 South Avenida del Convento #100, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA
Seis Kitchen, 1765 E River Rd #131, Tucson, AZ 85718, USA
Seis Kitchen Oro Valley, 9740 N Oracle Rd #110, Oro Valley, AZ 85704, USA
It’s also worth noting that four of the above restaurants – El Charro Café, Mi Nidito, El Güero Canelo, and Tucson Tamale Company – are Tucson City of Gastronomy certified businesses.
Have you ever eaten at any of these restaurants? Do you think Tucson has the best Mexican food in Arizona? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article to learn about one of the best zoos in America right here in Tucson.
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
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