Amelias Mexican Kitchen

Amelia's Mexican Kitchen is a Tucson Mexican restaurant founded by chef-owner Jose Contreras, earning three consecutive Best Salsas and Quesabirria Taco awards and a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist nomination for Best Chef Southwest. The menu features chilaquiles, the signature Amelia's Molcajete, quesabirria tacos, ceviche, tamales, house-made salsas, and the World Margarita Championship-winning El Carrizal cocktail.