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The Foodie Favorites Challenge

Your Downtown Adventure Starts Here

Ready to explore Downtown Tucson in a whole new way? The Downtown Summer Passport is your guide to discovering local favorites, hidden gems, and iconic downtown experiences all summer long. Complete activities listed on your passport, visit featured locations, and track your progress as you go for a chance to win downtown-themed prizes, gift cards, and more.

Once you complete your passport, turn it in at the Tucson Gallery before September 7, 2026. The more challenges you complete throughout the summer, the more chances you have to win!


About the Foodie Favorites Challenge

Downtown Tucson’s food scene speaks for itself, and this challenge is your chance to experience some of the flavors that make it so special. From longtime local favorites to spots you may have been meaning to try, the Foodie Favorites passport is built for anyone who plans their day around their next meal.

Need help getting started? The map below will guide you to locations featured throughout the Downtown Explorer passport and help you plan your route as you complete the challenge.

1
Grab Lunch at Cruda Mariscos & Oyster Bar
31 N Scott Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
2
Enjoy Happy Hour at St. Cruz at The Leo Kent
1 S Church Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
3
Try something new at Reilly’s Craft Pizza
101 E Pennington St
Tucson, AZ 85701
4
Steak out the menu at Charro Steak
188 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85701
5
Have lunch at Iguana Cafe & Bar
210 E Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
6
Try breakfast burrito at Oaxarico
151 N Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
7
Tap into a new drink at Brick Box Brewery
220 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85701
8
Get dinner at Chela’s Latin Cuisine
256 E Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
9
Grab a slice at Jaime’s Pizza Kitchen
312 E Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
10
Savor some ice cream at The HUB
266 E Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
11
Hurry & get curry at JA Ramen
54 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
12
Grab breakfast at Nook
1 E Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
13
Have a paella party at Basqueria
350 E Congress St, #150
Tucson, AZ 85701
14
Order the Tuétano at Penca
50 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85701
15
Try a taco from Street Taco
58 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
16
Get the perfect pasta from Perche No
46 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
17
Dine on the patio at Jojo’s Tucson
76 W Washington St
Tucson, AZ 85701
18
Have brunch and mimosas at The Monica
40 E Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
19
Order sushi at Obon
350 E Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701