The Tucson 23
Mexican Food Festival

June 16, 2018
​Father's Day Weekend
​6 PM

A Mexican food festival celebrating Visit Tucson's best 23 miles of Mexican food in America.  

Tucson is home to the most authentic Mexican food north of the border. The highest concentration of these restaurants is found within a 23-mile area that includes the City of South Tucson, downtown and lower midtown. At these terrific eateries, many of which are family-owned and decades old, the settings are casual, the ingredients are fresh and the experience is unforgettable.  

This third annual event on Father's Day Weekend in 2018 continues to establish the event as a Tucson favorite signature event celebrating some of the best Mexican food in the region. 

The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance partners with title sponsor Visit Tucson and the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa.  The event will feature weekend stay-cation packages, food demos and education, live music and more.

Tickets $60 (ages 18+)

General Admission Ticket includes libation and menu samplings from over 25 wineries, breweries and local Mexican restaurants. 

Tickets anticipated to sell out.  Pre-Sale tickets are available for purchase until sold out. If not sold out, tickets will be $75 day-of-event. 

All ages event. Youth Tickets (ages 5 - 17) will be available to purchase day-of-event at Admissions for $20 with a parent/guardian who has a General Admission ticket. Children 5 and under are free.

Title Sponsor            Event Partner

Location

JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa
3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745

Surround yourself with natural beauty at our Tucson resort.  Nestled against the saguaro-covered foothills of Tucson Mountain Park, JW Marriott Starr Pass Tucson Resort & Spa offers a tranquil yet animated mountaintop setting as natural as the surrounding desert itself. Our resort in Tucson, AZ merges surpassing luxury and personal service with family-friendly recreation, an incredible array of dining options and three nine-hole desert golf courses.
TUCSON 23 SPECIAL RESORT RATE:
$114.00 (+Taxes & Resort Fees)*
*2 Night Minimum Stay to be eligible for this rate.* Guests will receive additional Tucson 23 Weekend Benefits including access to culinary demonstrations and education classes: Mexican Pastries, Ceviche, Tequila & Mezcal, Masa  Tortilla Making, etc.
**Please note hotel rate does not include event admission. Purchase ticket separately here.**

Get Involved

Participate in the event as a featured restaurant, chef, purveyor or libation
Support your community and become an event sponsor.  Download the benefits and opportunities here.
Apply for a media pass to cover the event in your publication or blog
We are always in need of a few good volunteers.  Register to Volunteer Online

Participating Tucson 23 Restaurants & Exhibitors

Check back soon for a full list of participating 2018 exhibitors
2018 Restaurant Participants
Enjoy signature menu samplings from these participants

Charro Steak
El Charro
​El Coronado Family Restaurant
Fermented Tea Company
Gringo Grill + Cantina
[POPPED] Artisan Popcorn
Perfecto's Restaurant
Reforma Cocina
Rollies Mexican Patio
Seis Kitchen
2018 Libation Participants

​Coming soon

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​2018 Exhibitors

Coming soon

2017 Entertainment

"Mariachi" means a certain repertoire of music, a special grouping of instruments, and a distinctive style of singing that create an unmistakable sound unique in the world. It has special meaning for many Mexican Americans as an emblem of their cultural heritage and a source of pride and community connections.

Other activities include Dia de los Muertos Face Painting by Ruth Spies and Etienne Boeuf, an interactive art project which all event attendees can participate in, photo fun booth with special themed props, live artist demonstrations and original artwork for sale, and a featured raffle baskets with travel packages, culinary tours, staycations, restaurant gift cards, and more. 
Mariachi Mexteca
No music celebrates the historic culture and sounds of the Southwest quite like the traditional mariachi. With an outstanding reputation for providing energy, showmanship, and dependability, this group will surpass your expectations! 

Ballet Folklorico La Paloma
Ballet Folklorico La Paloma is a non-profit organization dedicated to perpetuating the native folk dances of Mexico. By doing so, they hope to arouse pride and heritage in the Mexican-American Community. They seek to educate the general public through their colorful and entertaining performances.

Mariachi Estrellas De Tucson
Mariachi Estrellas De Tucson is a new community youth group in Tucson, Arizona. Members range in age from 9-14 years. Directed by Jaime Valenzuela with instructors Rudy Valenzuela and David Gill.

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Special Thanks To Our Event Sponsors