Chow Feature

Culinary Adventure

Kyle Young has returned to Tucson as the new executive chef at Wildflower.

By Meredith O'Neil Aug 15, 2019

Out of the Box

Come for the drinks, but stay for the food. The Boxyard currently houses four diverse concepts serving late-night (or early, early morning) chow.

By Mark Whittaker Aug 8, 2019

Goodbye, Frankie Cheesesteak

On the Menu writer Matt Russell pays tribute to Frankie Santos, Philadelphia native and longtime proprietor of Frankie’s South Philly Cheesesteaks, who passed away recently.

By Matt Russell Aug 1, 2019

Light In The Dark

Govinda’s owner Sandamini Devi remains positive for the future of the restaurant after a fire caused a significant amount of damage to the vegetarian standby.

By Mark Whittaker Jul 25, 2019

Trail Grazing

The Coyote Pause Café is the front and center with some seriously good southwest chow.

By Mark Whittaker Jul 18, 2019

Cross Culture Cuisine

Solorzano recently became executive chef at Penca, a Mexico City-inspired restaurant in downtown Tucson.

By Meredith O'Neil Jul 11, 2019

Full Circle

Le Cave’s has been a Tucson pastry staple since 1935, but after the building began falling apart a new owner stepped up to revitalize this bakery.

By Mark Whittaker Jul 4, 2019

Meet and Greet

Divine Bovine is a local joint launched by chef and owner Benjamin Rine, who launched Brushfire BBQ in 2007 and ran it for a decade before selling it.

By Mark Whittaker Jun 27, 2019

Corn and Cacao

All it took to inspire Tucson’s newest distillery was an attorney who “flamed out brilliantly” and an archeologist whose passion for craft practices was ignited while on assignment in Madagascar.

By Matt Russell Jun 27, 2019

Kitchen Confrontation

The competition heats up at Casino Del Sol for a night of fire and fury as Chef Wendy Gauthier attempts to knock standing champion Chef Brian Smith from the throne.

By Tirion Morris Jun 20, 2019

Food Fiesta

Summer is here, temperatures are ramping up and that means it's time for the first of three SAACA summer festivals celebrating the incomparable Mexican food Tucsonans know and love.

By Tirion Morris Jun 13, 2019

Rockin’ Bowl

When in Vail, roll into Bowld for some unconventional yumminess

By Mark Whittaker Jun 6, 2019

West Side Satori

Maru is proof that Tucson can never get enough ramen

By Mark Whittaker May 30, 2019

Paleo-Riffic! The Hidden Grill

In the tight space that used to house a Chinese restaurant called The Hidden Wok, the Hidden Grill is the brain and love child of Allison and Chris McClain, who adopted the paleo lifestyle while living in Atlanta.

By Mark Whittaker May 23, 2019

Wheat Child o’ Mine: Chef Abel’s Tortillas

Abel Ramos has been making some of the best tortillas in the highly competitive Southern Arizona market since he turned 6.

By Mark Whittaker May 16, 2019

Curry Up and Visit

How one local health food store turned the tables by serving in-house meals

By Mark Whittaker May 9, 2019

The Range

Sahuarita Pecan Festival Cancelled, FICO Blames Global Tariffs

By Staff report Aug 16, 2019 2:39 pm

Summer Night Market at the Annex

By Meredith O'Neil Aug 5, 2019 11:00 am

Papa Locos Tacos and Burgers
- 8201 S. Rita Ranch Road., Tucson South Tucson Arizona 85747
- 32.10324;-110.77003
- 663-3333
- www.papalocos.com
- (based on 2 user reviews)

Re: Goodbye, Frankie Cheesesteak
- This is our 25th year in Tucson after immigrating from Philadelphia. Before Frankies, we were…
- Posted by Rick Spanier
- on August 3, 2019
Re: Goodbye, Frankie Cheesesteak
- Frankie was a true Philadelphian - gregarious, thoughtful, and open, he befriended many and most…
- Posted by jodyannette
- on August 1, 2019
Re: Roll ’Em!
- From out of town and we found Rollies Mexican Patio on Yelp. It was excellent!…
- Posted by Brent Harty
- on July 31, 2019
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