Mission Garden

A humble city that prides itself on its quirks, Tucson doesn’t first appear to be a place of global gastronomic notoriety. However, a closer look reveals that Arizona’s second-largest city may be one of the most important food destinations you’ll ever visit. Tucson is a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy – the first in the US – thanks to its abundance of “heritage crops” that have sustained locals since time immemorial, as well as its unique flavors shaped by diverse cultures.