Tasting menus, Michelin stars, and the kitchens redefining what fine dining means in Tucson.

Top tables

Charro Steak Del Rey ★ 4.5

Chef Carlotta Flores family$60-95downtownMon-Thu 15:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 15:00-22:00; Sun 15:00-21:00Book 1 week ahead

Charro Steak Del Rey on East Broadway in Tucson is the El Charro family's mesquite-grilled steakhouse, with carne asada and a Sonoran wine list.

Tito and Pep ★ 4.6

Chef John Martinez$45-80midtownDaily 17:00-21:00; Sat-Sun brunch 11:00-14:00Book 1-2 weeks ahead

Tito and Pep on East Speedway in midtown Tucson is the chef-driven seasonal kitchen with mesquite-fired vegetables and bone-in pork chops on wood.

Penca ★ 4.5

Chef Patricia Schwabe$40-70downtownWed-Sun 11:00-21:30; closed Mon-TueBook 1 week ahead

Penca on East Broadway in downtown Tucson serves Patricia Schwabe's Mexico City menu, with mole poblano, cochinita pibil and a mezcal-led bar.

The Coronet ★ 4.4

Chef Sally Kane$35-65barrio-viejoFri-Sat 17:00-21:00 (restaurant); Fri-Sat 07:00-22:00, Sun 07:00-14:00 (cafe); summer closures varyBook 1 week ahead

The Coronet on West Cushing in Tucson's Barrio Viejo serves Sally Kane's European small plates in the historic Cushing Street building, with weekend brunch.

Feast ★ 4.6

Chef Doug Levy$45-75midtownTue-Sat 11:00-20:00; closed Sun-MonBook 1-2 weeks ahead

Feast on East Speedway in Tucson is chef Doug Levy's seasonal new American room, with rotating tasting menu and a long-standing wine reputation.

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Editor picks in Tucson include Charro Steak Del Rey, Downtown Kitchen + Cocktails, Tito and Pep, plus the full fine dining chapter on TableJourney.

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