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Arizona Sonoran News

Arizona Sonoran News

Student Newswire of The University of Arizona School of Journalism

Arizona Sonoran News

FOOD

Poco and Mom’s Cantina, located on Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon, offers authentic New Mexican cuisine five days a week. The restaurant is open Wednesdays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Poco and Mom’s: Bringing New Mexican flavors to Tucson for over 25 years

Sierra Blaser, Reporter November 4, 2025

In a city full of fork-tender birria and tangy, charred carne asada, Tucson’s Sonoran-style food scene is booming, but a cantina in the Tanque Verde area takes a flavorful, four-hour detour east to Hatch,...

Miramonte took up residence in Racho Center pm East Speedway. (Courtesy of Giuseppe Antonio DeMasi, Demasi Photography)

Folks behind Contigo and Locale tackle classic American fare in new venture

Julia Mortarelli, Reporter September 20, 2025

The restaurateurs behind Tucson’s Contigo Latin Kitchen and Locale Neighborhood Italian opened a new venture on Sept. 18, focused on classic American dishes. Miramonte is the third chapter in KE Hospitality’s...

Family Food Project volunteers prepare meal kits  to distribute to area families.

Federal cuts puts more demand on Tucson program that teaches kids to cook

Collin Guarino, Reporter May 8, 2025

Summer break adds a layer of food insecurity to many Tucson children, who rely on their schools for one to two meals a day. Compounding the issue is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent decision...

DiBella’s Brunch N’ Booze pairs inventive breakfasts with craft and domestic beers.

Boozey brunch comes to Oro Valley

Kaitlyn Wright, Reporter April 29, 2025

Softly toasted nine-grain bread topped with thinly sliced avocado and a mild jalapeño pico with a hint of fresh cilantro. Add two sunnyside up, runny eggs and deliciously salty everything bagel seasoning...

From burritos to tostadas, the 2025 Sabores de Tucson brings to the table the city’s bragging rights as Best Mexican Food in America. (Photo Courtesy of SAACA)

Sabores de Tucson serves up America’s best Mexican food

Meleny Gradillas, Reporter April 28, 2025

The “Sabores de Tucson: Best Mexican Food in America Festival” returns May 2 to the Westin La Paloma Resort for a culinary extravaganza and fundraising event. Originally known as, “Sabores de...

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