Tucson Cook

06/19/2026

Tuesday night at Famous Sam’s River with me and Dwayne on the line. If you’re looking for a real dinner — something hot, filling, and made right — we’ve got you covered.

Come grab a Philly Cheesesteak, French Dip, Grinder, wings, or your favorite plate tonight at Famous Sam’s on River Road. 🔥

06/19/2026

Whether you’re feeling a Philly Cheesesteak or a French Dip, Famous Sam’s River has you covered. Hot, stacked, messy in the best way, and made for lunch, dinner, or game day cravings.

Come see us at Famous Sam’s on River Road. 🔥🥪

06/19/2026

Come grab a Grinder at Famous Sam’s on River! Loaded, toasted, and ready to hit the spot. Stop by the River Road location today.

04/02/2026

This snow crab was absolutely insane 🦀🔥
The sauce was packed with flavor, the crab cracked open perfectly, and every bite was dripping in buttery seasoning. Definitely one of the best seafood date nights we’ve had 😮‍💨❤️
Would you try this?

FoodRevi

12/27/2025

Tucson didn’t just get another restaurant — it got a new way to eat.
I sat down with the Beef Tasty Pot at The Tasty Pot and really took my time with it. Slow heat. Deep broth. Food that builds instead of shouting.

This is hot pot done with intention, and it fits Tucson’s food culture perfectly. If you care about how flavor develops, not just how fast food hits the table, this spot is worth your time.

Full deep-dive review is live on Tucson Cook. 🔥🍲

They are fairly new and their locations not listed yet but here’s the address

625 E Wetmore Rd
Ste 109
Tucson, AZ 85705
United States

12/15/2025

🎄🫔 Christmas Tamales Are More Than Food — They’re Tradition 🫔🎄
I just published a deep-dive blog on how I make authentic pork red chile Christmas tamales — slow-cooked in bone broth, handcrafted masa, real red chile, and zero shortcuts.
This article breaks down the why and the how behind tamales that actually taste like Christmas in the Southwest.
👉 Read the full process here:
https://tucsonazcook.blogspot.com/2025/12/tucson-tamales.html?m=1
If you love real cooking, real technique, and holiday food with soul, this one’s for you. Billy Zabaleta


https://tucsonazcook.blogspot.com/2025/12/tucson-tamales.html

Authentic Christmas pork red chile tamales made from scratch, slow-cooked in bone broth with handcrafted masa, Southwest tradition.

11/23/2025

Check out my full chef-level review of Buendía Breakfast & Lunch Café right here 👉 https://tucsonazcook.blogspot.com/2025/11/buendia-breakfast-lunch-cafe-chef-pov.html
From the green corn tamale–stuffed poblano to the peanut horchata — you’ll find why this breakfast spot deserves a visit. 🔥👨‍🍳

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