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\nOn Saturday, June 18, head down south for The Tucson 23, a can’t-miss Mexican food festival celebrating the greatest 23 miles of Mexican food in America. The event, which kicks off at 6 p.m., is presented by the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance, sponsored by Visit Tucson and in partnership with the JW Marriott (The Tucson 23 takes place at JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa).
\nAt the highly anticipated event, enjoy food samplings from up to 30 Mexican restaurants found within the 23-mile area, beer and tequila sampling, live mariachi and norteno music. Additional events include\u00a0authentic cooking demos (like a Mexican ceviche cooking class and tequila infusion demo) and regional food highlights and education.
\nTickets are $45 per person, inclusive of all food and beverage; get 10 percent off with code VISIT TUCSON. Purchase tickets online at www.SAACA.org<\/a> or call (520) 797-3959 x 3. Staycation packages are available at JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort.
\nParticipating restaurants include:
\nBlanco Tacos & Tequila (pictured)<\/em>
\n Boca Tacos y Tequila<\/em>
\n Calle Tepa<\/em>
\n Crossroads Cafe<\/em>
\n Dish for Dosha<\/em>
\nEl Charro Cafe<\/em>
\n El Cisne<\/em>
\n Gringo Grill + Cantina<\/em>
\n La Estrella Bakery<\/em>
\n La Indita<\/em>
\n La Fresita<\/em>
\n La Parilla Suiza<\/em>
\n Leo’s Mexican Food<\/em>
\n Marisco’s Chihuahua<\/em>
\n Molina’s Midway Restaurant<\/em>
\n Pasco Kitchen & Lounge<\/em>
\n Penca<\/em>
\n Rigos Restaurant<\/em>
\n Reforma Cocina y Cantina<\/em>
\n Seis Kitchen and Catering<\/em>
\n Taco Giro<\/em>
\n Sonoran Sno Cones<\/em>
\n Tequila Factory at the Casino del Sol Resort<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On Saturday, June 18, head down south for The Tucson 23, a can’t-miss Mexican food festival celebrating the greatest 23 miles of Mexican food in America. 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