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Why Tucson, Arizona has the best Mexican food in the US

Better than the rest?
Tucson is rich in Mexican culture
It’s home to the 'mother of all chilis'
It’s a UNESCO City of Gastronomy
Tucson protects its culinary heritage
It has incredible hot dogs
The cheese crisp was invented here
It’s the land of dry heat and dried meats
You'll find the USA’s oldest Mexican restaurant here
The chimichanga was born in Tucson
You can feast on modern and traditional food
Restaurants have serious personality
There’s Mexican fine dining, too
You can try hip twists on Mexican classics
Its Mexican breakfasts are the best
Boundaries are being pushed
There are great vegan options
Salsa flights are a hot thing in town
It’s not afraid of fusion
There are food festivals galore
Tuscan has incredible mezcal and tequila
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Better than the rest?

With its own distinctive Sonoran cuisine, renowned chefs, dozens of food festivals, rich history, and diverse culinary influences – not to mention its famous '23 miles' of independent Mexican restaurants – Tucson, Arizona is rightly famed for its exceptional Mexican cuisine. From the best burritos to terrific tacos, fantastic indigenous ingredients, and dishes steeped in history, Tucson can claim bragging rights as the best place for Mexican food in the US. Click or scroll through for the reasons why.

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James Draven

11 August 2023

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