If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson

[Chicat]

When you come/move part time/full time to that house in the Catalina foothills, I'll drug you and take you willingly drugged to willingly go to Mi Nidito.

Promises… promises…

[Spaceman Spiff]

We were stuck at La Encantada with our kid and decided, screw it, let's just just eat at Blanco. It's a Mexican restaurant owned by the Fox group. And its name is hilariously appropriate, and apparently not in a self-aware way. So bad. Yet so popular.

The gringo thing I'm over most is sweet corn. It's in everything, especially at Blanco. Gringos have even ruined elote.

I also got stuck at a work event at Flora's. They put sweet corn in the carbonara.

I'm going to disagree a little. Look, Blanco isn't my choice for best Mexican in Tucson at all, but it's not particularly bad. It's just adequate and not particularly spicy. I hesitate to say bland because I've had much blander.

It's just adequate and the outside portion has a beautiful view overlooking Tucson. Sometimes ok is enough.

Speaking of corn, another plug for El Chinito Gordo's esquites. No joke the best I've had and it isn't close.

[UAdevil]

The esquites at Charro Steak are killer.

[Longhorned]

We were stuck at La Encantada with our kid and decided, screw it, let's just just eat at Blanco. It's a Mexican restaurant owned by the Fox group. And its name is hilariously appropriate, and apparently not in a self-aware way. So bad. Yet so popular.

The gringo thing I'm over most is sweet corn. It's in everything, especially at Blanco. Gringos have even ruined elote.

I also got stuck at a work event at Flora's. They put sweet corn in the carbonara.

I'm going to disagree a little. Look, Blanco isn't my choice for best Mexican in Tucson at all, but it's not particularly bad. It's just adequate and not particularly spicy. I hesitate to say bland because I've had much blander.

It's just adequate and the outside portion has a beautiful view overlooking Tucson. Sometimes ok is enough.

Speaking of corn, another plug for El Chinito Gordo's esquites. No joke the best I've had and it isn't close.

Well, I've had it a few times at the airport in Phoenix. I guess I was surprised to discover the food is pretty much the same at the La Encantada. The views on the terrace is great. I was just a little offended by the sweet corn in my carne asada burrito, and I looked around at everyone enjoying themselves and felt resentful that it's they who supported this sweet corn in the carne asada burrito.

[Longhorned]

Had a great dinner at Maynard's Kitchen. But you really do have to put that in the context of $312 for two people. I can't think of a single course we had that had an expensive ingredient.

Then again, they spent two months fermenting mushrooms into a "garum" as a dessert toping.

And now they're two months out from completing the fermentation of a tepary bean miso.

[scumdevils86]

Have to know what you got now

[UAEebs86]

Had a great dinner at Maynard's Kitchen. But you really do have to put that in the context of $312 for two people. I can't think of a single course we had that had an expensive ingredient.

Then again, they spent two months fermenting mushrooms into a "garum" as a dessert toping.

And now they're two months out from completing the fermentation of a tepary bean miso.

You know we have an Outrageous Purchases thread, right?

[Longhorned]

Had a great dinner at Maynard's Kitchen. But you really do have to put that in the context of $312 for two people. I can't think of a single course we had that had an expensive ingredient.

Then again, they spent two months fermenting mushrooms into a "garum" as a dessert toping.

And now they're two months out from completing the fermentation of a tepary bean miso.

You know we have an Outrageous Purchases thread, right?

Hey I'm on thin ice. I'm trying to buy tourney viewing time.

[Longhorned]

Have to know what you got now

Started with a cocktail. Then the tasting menu with wine pairings.

Each person got:

One Aleppo pepper croquette with fish aioli

One piece of lettuce with blue cheese and pureed beat

A miniature bowl of creamy squash soup (about five spoonfuls)

A miniature bowl of pasta with a creamy sauce with cauliflower, Calabrian chili pepper, and sausage (about four bites) - really good but the sauce needed to be cooked down more

A small plate of pima corn grits, collard greens, and pork belly with a small piece of Swiss chard (the pork belly was cooked until dry and a bit tough)

A small piece of chocolate torte with vegan rice-based coconut ice cream and a reduction of mushroom garum

[dovecanyoncat]

Had a great dinner at Maynard's Kitchen. But you really do have to put that in the context of $312 for two people. I can't think of a single course we had that had an expensive ingredient.

Then again, they spent two months fermenting mushrooms into a "garum" as a dessert toping.

And now they're two months out from completing the fermentation of a tepary bean miso.

You know we have an Outrageous Purchases thread, right?

Hey I'm on thin ice. I'm trying to buy tourney viewing time.

OK, now it makes perfect sense. I was feeling like a piker for a minute there.

[Alieberman]

Have to know what you got now

Started with a cocktail. Then the tasting menu with wine pairings.

Each person got:

One Aleppo pepper croquette with fish aioli

One piece of lettuce with blue cheese and pureed beat

A miniature bowl of creamy squash soup (about five spoonfuls)

A miniature bowl of pasta with a creamy sauce with cauliflower, Calabrian chili pepper, and sausage (about four bites) - really good but the sauce needed to be cooked down more

A small plate of pima corn grits, collard greens, and pork belly with a small piece of Swiss chard (the pork belly was cooked until dry and a bit tough)

A small piece of chocolate torte with vegan rice-based coconut ice cream and a reduction of mushroom garum

We had a salad and pasta

(And i still got lucky)

[azgreg]

I don't think I've ever paid over $40 a meal per person excluding drinks.

[scumdevils86]

I have a decent amount of times and it's only worth it occasionally if you ask me

[UAEebs86]

Ari FTW

[azgreg]

And I still got lucky.

Pics or it didn't happen.

[Alieberman]

And I still got lucky.

Pics or it didn't happen.

No one wants to see that.

It's not about the meal... All I have to do is clean the kitchen and do the dishes....

[azgreg]

And I still got lucky.

Pics or it didn't happen.

No one wants to see that.

It's not about the meal... All I have to do is clean the kitchen and do the dishes....

When I do any random cleaning task I always try to time it so my wife catches me when she walks in.

[Longhorned]

And I still got lucky.

Pics or it didn't happen.

No one wants to see that.

It's not about the meal... All I have to do is clean the kitchen and do the dishes....

When I do any random cleaning task I always try to time it so my wife catches me when she walks in.

Otherwise it would be like putting a dollar in the tip jar while the donut lady has her back turned. Got to keep that outside chance she'll lean toward you, her arms squeezing her cleavage together as she bites her lower lip and says, "Mmmmm. Your generosity frosts my Boston cream pie."

[dovecanyoncat]

And I still got lucky.

Pics or it didn't happen.

No one wants to see that.

It's not about the meal... All I have to do is clean the kitchen and do the dishes....

When I do any random cleaning task I always try to time it so my wife catches me when she walks in.

Otherwise it would be like putting a dollar in the tip jar while the donut lady has her back turned. Got to keep that outside chance she'll lean toward you, her arms squeezing her cleavage together as she bites her lower lip and says, "Mmmmm. Your generosity frosts my Boston cream pie."

Within a marriage it matters what the verb "to clean" means. As an inducement or as something you get caught doing.... it matters.

[azgreg]

And I still got lucky.

Pics or it didn't happen.

No one wants to see that.

It's not about the meal... All I have to do is clean the kitchen and do the dishes....

When I do any random cleaning task I always try to time it so my wife catches me when she walks in.

Otherwise it would be like putting a dollar in the tip jar while the donut lady has her back turned. Got to keep that outside chance she'll lean toward you, her arms squeezing her cleavage together as she bites her lower lip and says, "Mmmmm. Your generosity frosts my Boston cream pie."

You go to a donut shop I'm not familiar with.

[Longhorned]

Pics or it didn't happen.

No one wants to see that.

It's not about the meal... All I have to do is clean the kitchen and do the dishes....

When I do any random cleaning task I always try to time it so my wife catches me when she walks in.

Otherwise it would be like putting a dollar in the tip jar while the donut lady has her back turned. Got to keep that outside chance she'll lean toward you, her arms squeezing her cleavage together as she bites her lower lip and says, "Mmmmm. Your generosity frosts my Boston cream pie."

You go to a donut shop I'm not familiar with.

Really? What's your donut lady like?

[azgreg]

Really? What's your donut lady like?

My donut lady has a mustache and sailor tattoos.

[Longhorned]

Really? What's your donut lady like?

My donut lady has a mustache and sailor tattoos.

Well so does mine. Stop saying we go to different donut shops.

[Alieberman]

Really? What's your donut lady like?

My donut lady has a mustache and sailor tattoos.

Pics or it didn't happen

[pc in NM]

And I still got lucky.

Pics or it didn't happen.

No one wants to see that.

It's not about the meal... All I have to do is clean the kitchen and do the dishes....

When I do any random cleaning task I always try to time it so my wife catches me when she walks in.

Otherwise it would be like putting a dollar in the tip jar while the donut lady has her back turned. Got to keep that outside chance she'll lean toward you, her arms squeezing her cleavage together as she bites her lower lip and says, "Mmmmm. Your generosity frosts my Boston cream pie."

[scumdevils86]

Anyone been here yet? Looks great for Tucson. I wish it wasn't on the other side of the world from me though.

https://www.thepittucson.com/about
https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/n ... -in-tucson

[SabinoDrifter]

Not too far from my house and drove past this on my way to Saguaro Corners a few weeks ago, was wondering what it was going to be. Might check it out this weekend.

[Merkin]

[Longhorned]

Saguaro Corners always hits the spot when I want some fresh beers and their wings. Damn those things are tasty.

I had them last night. Best wings I've ever had in my life. I think the secret that sets them apart is Lawry's salt.

[SabinoDrifter]

The Pit is new and it was a little confusing because not all the food trucks have the same hours. One positive is they have a shaded area and really good beers to purchase. The guy doing the BBQ has a lot of potential, just needs a little more help.

[Longhorned]

The Pit is new and it was a little confusing because not all the food trucks have the same hours. One positive is they have a shaded area and really good beers to purchase. The guy doing the BBQ has a lot of potential, just needs a little more help.

Which BBQ truck is there?

[SabinoDrifter]

The Pit is new and it was a little confusing because not all the food trucks have the same hours. One positive is they have a shaded area and really good beers to purchase. The guy doing the BBQ has a lot of potential, just needs a little more help.

Which BBQ truck is there?

It's not really a truck, but a guy BBQing out of his truck called Harris' Hot Stuff. Dude was a super nice guy.

[wyo-cat]

Went to El Chinito Gordo last night. Taco Tuesday is for real there.

$2.50 soft tacos a la carte. Had al pastor, shrimp and rajas con crema. Bomb Diggity.

I’m going back.

[scumdevils86]

Have the chicharrones next time

[wyo-cat]

Next Tuesday….

[Longhorned]

Trying the Monica tomorrow

[Spaceman Spiff]

Went to El Chinito Gordo last night. Taco Tuesday is for real there.

$2.50 soft tacos a la carte. Had al pastor, shrimp and rajas con crema. Bomb Diggity.

I’m going back.

For me, it's Birria and Chicken Tinga/Chorizo as Tier 1.

Tier 2: Al Pastor, Rajas, Potato.

Tier 3: Carne Asada, Carnitas and Shrimp.

Haven't tried Fish, Grilled Chicken, Chicharrones or any of the hot cheeto ones. Plus, understand Tier 3 is a really good taco, though. Tier 1 and 2 are just elite.

[scumdevils86]

The hot Cheeto ones are bomb

[Longhorned]

Trying the Monica tomorrow

The corner market cheeseburger there is the best cheeseburger I've ever had in Tucson. Nice beer list.

[dovecanyoncat]

Going to look at a house in Green Valley tomorrow. We plan to eat at Elvira's in Tubac. Years ago I had a fish dish there I can't recall appropriately, but it had a mountain of fresh cilantro on it and I had an orgasm at the table.

I hope they don't remember me.

[UAEebs86]

Going to look at a house in Green Valley tomorrow. We plan to eat at Elvira's in Tubac. Years ago I had a fish dish there I can't recall appropriately, but it had a mountain of fresh cilantro on it and I had an orgasm at the table.

I hope they don't remember me.

Did someone at a nearby table say "I'll have what he's having?"

[UAEebs86]

Trying the Monica tomorrow

The corner market cheeseburger there is the best cheeseburger I've ever had in Tucson. Nice beer list.

Where is this?

[dovecanyoncat]

Going to look at a house in Green Valley tomorrow. We plan to eat at Elvira's in Tubac. Years ago I had a fish dish there I can't recall appropriately, but it had a mountain of fresh cilantro on it and I had an orgasm at the table.

I hope they don't remember me.

Did someone at a nearby table say "I'll have what he's having?"

If my wife is adequately distracted by her Mole dish people can get away with saying anything about me. Otherwise she kicks their ass.

[Longhorned]

Trying the Monica tomorrow

The corner market cheeseburger there is the best cheeseburger I've ever had in Tucson. Nice beer list.

Where is this?

On Congress west of Scott. It's a new Charro/Don Guerra operation.

[Longhorned]

Going to look at a house in Green Valley tomorrow. We plan to eat at Elvira's in Tubac. Years ago I had a fish dish there I can't recall appropriately, but it had a mountain of fresh cilantro on it and I had an orgasm at the table.

I hope they don't remember me.

They took all the old decor to Tubac.

Are you looking to leave Sedona?

[dovecanyoncat]

We're seriously thinking about it. The Juniper pollen is killing my wife, and it turns me into a snot factory in need of a Monty Python spit bucket by my bed every night. Her eyes and nasal symptoms are really bad, and I have a viscous accumulation somewhere north of the epiglottal region that sits there like grout compound. Throughout the night she wakes up sneezing, and I wake up gagging. Claritan gives her a rash and it gives me fuck all. Maybe if we went back to drinking gin we'd develop an immunity, but I'd be in jail and divorced.

[scumdevils86]

I just bought 3 new bottles of gin (London dry, sloe, and old tom) so I guess I'm set

[dovecanyoncat]

Back in the day there was nothing better than a 3-martini lunch buzz. Sigh

[Chicat]

Going to look at a house in Green Valley tomorrow. We plan to eat at Elvira's in Tubac. Years ago I had a fish dish there I can't recall appropriately, but it had a mountain of fresh cilantro on it and I had an orgasm at the table.

I hope they don't remember me.

I hope the stains on the ceiling faded.

[Spaceman Spiff]

Went to El Chinito Gordo last night. Taco Tuesday is for real there.

$2.50 soft tacos a la carte. Had al pastor, shrimp and rajas con crema. Bomb Diggity.

I’m going back.

Went last night to have the nopalitos con chile rojo, adding carne con chile. Again, fantastic. Chinito Gordo is easily my favorite new Mexican place.