Amelia's Mexican Kitchen

09/08/2025

✨ What an honor to attend this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 by the Arizona Daily Star! Arizona Daily Star at Casino Del Sol

We are truly grateful to be nominated in three categories, Best Mexican Food, Best Burritos, and Best Tacos. Thanks to your incredible support, we proudly brought home the awards.

From all of us at Amelia’s Mexican Kitchen, thank you for believing in us and letting us be a part of this amazing community. 💛🌮🌯

09/02/2025

What an unforgettable night at the Salsa, Tequila & Taco Challenge 2025 at El Conquistador by ! 🌮✨🍹
We’re humbled and grateful to have received 1st place in People’s Choice in all Three categories, for Taco, for Salsa & for Tequila Drink. 🙏

A huge thank you to everyone who supports us, to for hosting such incredible events, and to our hardworking team at Amelia’s—this wouldn’t be possible without you. ❤️

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08/15/2025

For one night only,Amelia’s Mexican Kitchen will transform into a stage for an unforgettable culinary experience. Only 25 guests will experience this intimate seven-course journey — where the soulful flavors of Oaxaca meet the refined artistry of Amelia’s.

Guided by Chef José Contreras (Sonora, Tucson AZ) and Chef Luis Martinez (Oaxaca, Asheville NC), the menu will weave together heirloom nixtamal, velvety moles, intricate mix of seafood, and delicate accents of Amelia’s signature style. Every plate will be a story, every bite a bridge between tradition and innovation.

This is not just dinner, it’s a rare seat at the table where two culinary worlds meet.
Please RSVP using the link bio!!
Amelia’s Mexican Kitchen
5851 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
520-335-9580

06/21/2025

🥇 Best Margarita World Championship!🍹

We’re beyond honored to take home 1st place at the 2025 World Margarita Championship by !
A huge thank you to everyone who supported us, cheered us on, and sipped along the way 💛
And hats off to the amazing event team what a night to remember!

🌵 From Tucson with love,
Amelia’s Mexican Kitchen

06/19/2025

We’re bringing the First Place🥇World Margarita Championship 🍹Margarita Del Sol!🏆, cheers to our team, our customers, and everyone who believes in great flavor!”
thank you!! Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance

05/17/2025

✨ Just wrapped an unforgettable experience at the James Beard Foundation Chef Bootcamp for Policy and Change — and I’m beyond honored to have been one of only 17 chefs invited to attend! 🙌🏼

Over the past few days, I immersed myself in deep conversations and powerful workshops focused on climate change, sustainability, food justice, and policy advocacy — all alongside some of the most inspiring chefs and food leaders in the country.

From hands-on strategy sessions to shared meals that sparked meaningful dialogue, this wasn’t just a retreat — it was a call to action. 🌎🔥 We explored how chefs can use their voices, platforms, and kitchens to drive real impact in our communities and beyond.

Huge thanks to the for this opportunity, and to my fellow bootcampers — I’m leaving this experience more informed, empowered, and committed than ever. Let’s keep pushing the movement forward. 💪🏽🌱

04/15/2025

A big shoutout to Larry olmsted and for the fantastic article. We are incredibly grateful to be part of Tucson, Arizona this vibrant City of Gastronomy. It means the world to us to see our passion and the flavors of Amelia’s Mexican kitchen embraced by the community.

03/07/2025

Today we went with our friends at , one of the semi-finalists of the prestigious We had an amazing experience with Jacqui, a very talented and passioned pastry chef. If you want to have amazing food and a great culinary experience make sure to visit them at Congratulations Jacqui!🥳

03/03/2025

Muchas gracias !! por todo el apoyo ❤️❤️🇲🇽🇲🇽El Sol de Hermosillo

Thank you so much!! El sol de hermosillo❤️🇲🇽

¡Orgullo hermosillense en la cocina!🔥🍽️

El chef José Contreras, de Amelia's Mexican Kitchen en Tucson, ha sido nominado a los “James Beard Awards”, conocido como “Los Óscar culinarios” de EU 🍽️ ¡Y es el único mexicano en la contienda! 💪🇲🇽

Te contamos más de su inspiración en la cocina👨‍🍳

02/27/2025

Muchas Gracias por su apoyo a Televisa Sonora por esta publicación un orgullo ser sonorense 🇲🇽!!!

Thank you so much Televisa sonora for this publication 🇲🇽!!

El dueño de un restaurante en Tucson, Arizona es ya reconocido por la fusión de la cocina sonorense que aprendió desde adolescente al lado de su abuela, en la colonia Palo Verde de Hermosillo.

02/02/2025