The Tucson 23

The Tucson 23
Mexican Food Festival

Saturday, June 15, 2019
Father's Day Weekend
6:00pm

Thank You For Attending in 2018!

The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance partners with title sponsor Visit Tucson and the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa to present a Mexican food festival celebrating Visit Tucson's Best 23 Miles of Mexican food in America. The event will feature weekend stay-cation packages, food demos and education, live music and more.

Tucson is home to the most diverse 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.

TASTE THE 23 - Tucson 23 Restaurant Week
New for 2018, we are excited to expand the Tucson 23 into a week-long celebration of Visit Tucson's "The Best 23 Miles of Mexican Food in American" campaign. CLICK HERE for the Taste the 23 Restaurant Week Specials!

Tickets On Sale January 15, 2019

Title Sponsor Event Partner

Location

JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass
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 JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort
$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: Mole, Ceviche, Tequila infusión, Mexican Wines.
**Please note hotel rate does not include event admission. Purchase ticket separately here.** 2018 RESORT SPECIALS
▪ Hotel Rate is $114/night rate for 2 night minimum stay (Friday & Saturday), Hotel Rates $159/night for Saturday night only
▪Celebrity Chef Dinner on Friday, June 15th featuring the chef of Seis Kitchen, Erika Bostick. $55/person. For reservations, call the Signature Grill at 791-6064. Guests will pay -night-of-event; no advance payments. Limited seating.
▪ Mexican Brunch at JW Marriott on Saturday, June 16th
▪ Hotel guests will have free access to the culinary education classes by showing a room key. For 2018, classes will be on Mole, Ceviche, Tequila infusión, and Mexican Wines. Day-of-event, non-hotel guests can purchase admission to a class at $5/each at the door as capacity allows.
▪ Special Hotel Rate and Link is found below.

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Participate in the event as a featured restaurant, chef, purveyor or libation

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Registration Full

2018 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

BOCA Tacos y Tequila
Casino del Sol - Tequila Factory
Charro Steak
Cocteleria La Palma Mariscos Y Mas
Crossroads Restaurant
El Charro
El Coronado Family Restaurant
El Cisne Cocina de Mexico
Fermented Tea Company
Gringo Grill + Cantina
Mexico City Kitchen
Oasis Fruit Cones
Pecheron Mexican Grill - Whataburro
Perfecto's Restaurant
Pima Community College - Culinary Arts
Pure Love Juice
Reforma Cocina
Rigo's Restaurant
Rollies Mexican Patio
Seis Kitchen
Sinaloa Mariscos & Cantina
Sir Veza's Taco Garage
Tortillas de Harina Linda

2018 Libation Participants
Roger Clyne's Mexican Moonshine Tequila
Three Wells Distilling Company
La Cumbre
Estrella Jalisco
Day of the Dead
Blossom Brothers & Copa Wines
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
Tito's Handmade Vodka

2018 Exhibitors
Art by Eli
Best 23 Miles of Mexican Food
Consulate of Mexico in Tucson
Sol Design Studio

2018 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 face painting, an interactive paper making art project which all event attendees can participate in, all ages coloring activities provided by Lucky Cat Social Art, a large-scale a mural gallery featuring 5 large scale chalk murals created by local artists and inspired by Southwestern themes , live artist demonstrations and original artwork for sale, and a featured raffle baskets with travel packages, culinary tours, staycations, restaurant gift cards, and more.

Pre-Event Performances
9:30AM - 12:00 PM
Latin and Classical Guitar performance by Dr. Eduardo Minozzi Costa at Salud Cafe and Bar

Event Performances
5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Ballet Folklorico Tapatio - performing in event entryway

Mariachi Herradura de Tucson - performing at the shuttle stop and entryway

5-7 PM
Homero Ceron and Cool Breeze performing Latin Percussion (Salud Bar)

After Party Performances
7:30 PM -9:30 PM