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Mesquite fire anchors the kitchen here, and the Sonoran Mexican menu turns with the seasons around it. Tito & Pep is a full-service dinner spot with teal banquettes, polished concrete, and enough desert greenery to make the room feel intentional without trying too hard. The chef earned a James Beard semifinalist nod in 2022, and the New York Times put it on their restaurant list that same year, which is a lot of attention for East Speedway.
The awards strongest first
- AAA Three Diamonds
- The New York Times The Restaurant List
- Time Out The 14 best restaurants in Tucson
- Eater The 19 Best Tucson Restaurants
- Tucson Foodie Where I Eat in Tucson
- Tucson Foodie The Ultimate Tucson Restaurant Bucket List
- Arizona Daily Star Date Night · Where should I eat in Tucson
- James Beard Awards 2022 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Southwest · John Martinez
One number, weighted & current 85
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Grilled octopus
“The mesquite-fire centric kitchen features a seasonal menu with some staples such as the Grilled Octopus with nutty salsa macha, avocado, tomato, red onion, and lime.”
Tucson Foodie -
Aguachile
“Also make sure to order their seasonal aguachile special, when available.”
Tucson Foodie
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