Created by Tucson Spotlight intern Griffen Engelberg, this interactive guidebook offers a flavorful journey through Tucson’s diverse culinary landscape.

More than just a food tour, it uncovers the cultural significance behind beloved ethnic dishes by spotlighting the people and stories that brought them to the city.

Through personal narratives and local restaurant highlights, Spotlight invites you to walk in the shoes of others and experience how food connects communities, preserves heritage, and shapes Tucson’s unique identity.

Click the arrows on the below graphic to scroll through the restaurants. Read full versions of the stories here (hover over the article text and scroll down) and find more of Griffen's work here.