Foodies know: there are just some meals you'll daydream about long after you've cleared your plate. When you order these over-the-top dishes at Tucson eateries, be sure to take a picture, because not only will you want to remember them - you'll want to show them off to your friends on Instagram.
@TitoandPep
1. tito & pep
Get the mouthwatering Green Chile Mac & Cheese skillet at Tito & Pep, topped with caramelized red onion and barbecue breadcrumbs.
@PercheronMexicanGrill
2. percheron mexican grill
No matter what "Burro" you order from the Percheron Mexican Grill food truck, elevate it to Instagram status when you get it bacon wrapped.
@MaynardsTucson
3. Maynards Market & kitchen
The picture-perfect Fig Almond Tart at Maynards Market & Kitchen is topped with toasted almonds and a scoop of tart lime gelato.
@BocaTacos
4. BOCA tacos y tequila
At BOCA Tacos y Tequila, the Taco Dog features a homemade tortilla loaded with a charred bacon-wrapped hot dog.
@ElCharro.Cafe
5. El Charro Cafe
Taste your way through El Charro Cafe's Tamale Temptation Trio: three handmade tamales stuffed with pork carnitas, chicken tomatillo and fresh corn.
@BarrioBread
6. BARRIO BREAD
Freshly baked with locally grown heritage flours, the Heritage Signature Loaf from Barrio Bread features an iconic saguaro stencil.
@TheDowntownClifton
7. The Redlight lounge
Loaded with chorizo, pickled onions, a sunny side up egg, spicy greens and asadero and cotija cheeses, the Chorizo Fry Bread at The Redlight Lounge inside the Downtown Clifton hotel bursts with flavors and textures.
@TheParishTucson
8. The Parish
At The Parish, order the award-winning Parish Burger: a juicy Angus beef patty loaded with blue cheese, bacon, red onion marmalade and Dijon mustard.
@NookDowntown
9. Nook Downtown
Start your morning with an order of Nook's Honey Chipotle Carnitas Benedict: a crumpet piled with crispy pork, wilted spinach, poached eggs and creamy hollandaise sauce.
Article originally published in the 2020-2021 Arizona Official State Travel Guide by Miles Partnership.