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Tucson Foodie

We asked our friends at Tucson Foodie—the go-to experts for food and beverage culture in and around Tucson—for 10 of their favorite dining spots that opened within the last six months of 2026.

Emerald 29

2 East Congress Street

Beneath a 1929 bank building hides a speakeasy. Open 8 p.m. to midnight, Thursday through Saturday.

Holy Focaccia

831 East 17th Street

Shares space with Slow Body Beer Co. and turns out airy focaccia sandwiches and quiche au citron.

Bubba-Que Smokehouse BBQ and Tex-Mex Catering

5005 South Campbell Avenue

Blends Tucson's Mexican food traditions with Texas barbecue, and the dino ribs often sell out early.

D'Kutsilyo

2938 East 22nd Street

Serves rotating Filipino comfort food, from daily adobo to weekend kare-kare, next to a Filipino grocery.

Los Milics Vineyards Tasting Room

98 East Congress Street

Pours estate-grown Arizona wines alongside shareable dishes like focaccia pizza and Basque cheesecake downtown.

Biergarten Tucson

2320 North Silverbell Road

German dining on the west side, with schnitzel, wurstplatte, and multiple bratwurst varieties.

NEX

220 North 4th Avenue

Combines Sonoran-inspired dining with a cocktail-forward menu, including the Burnt Sage Mezcal and Sonoran Squid.

Brandylion: Tea & Spirits

200 North Court Avenue

Pairs a historic Presidio house with brandy cocktails and thoughtful tea service.

Lomo Grill

1521 North Wilmot Road

Lets diners pick steaks at the attached butcher shop, then grills them to order with tortillas and salsa.

Seoul Shi

6462 North Oracle Road

Chef Joyce Jin's second concept blends Japanese and Korean dishes, including standout marinated raw crab and spicy braised black cod.

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