Mother’s Day brunch commences with a fiesta of choices in Tucson. Cowboy hats are often included, of course. However, Mother’s Day brunch dress code in Tucson varies, like everywhere else across these United States. Believe it or not, eating out in Tucson isn’t all steak and ranch beans around the campfire in cowboy hats.
“Tucson Casual” means basically shirt and shoes required. High Casual” suggests khaki slacks and polo style t-shirts are fine, and good denim. Leave ragged jeans at home. “Dressy” is dressy! Dust off your Sunday clothes and maybe even put on a tie, gentlemen. Armed with Tucson dress code knowledge, here are seven top picks for Mother’s Day brunch in the greater Tucson, Arizona area:
Mother’s Day Brunch at the “YMCA Triangle Y Ranch”
Address: 34434 S Y Camp Rd, Oracle, AZ 85623
Call 520-884-0987 for reservations and other information.
Brunch Served: 10 AM to 2 PM; Activities Available 10 AM to 4 PM.
$20 Adults; $10 Children ages 6 to 12; free ages 5 and younger.
All ranch activities are free, except horseback riding. Add only $10 for each horseback ride.
In the northernmost end of the Tucson basin, sits the community of Oracle. Off Oracle’s well-beaten path of Highway 77 and American Way road is the YMCA Triangle Y Ranch. The ranch offers a serene 5,000 ft. view with their signature “Mother’s Day Brunch,” and a host of fun ranch activities. It is a worthy adventure along the north foothills of the Catalina Mountain range.
The ranch-style buffet serves up a lip-smacking’ array of choice eats. Activities included with the Mother’s Day brunch buffet price are available until 4:00 pm. The program includes: nature hikes, hayrides, pony rides, arts and crafts, climbing wall, basketball, swimming, volleyball, and ranch-style relaxation. Horseback rides are also available for an added $10 per rider.
Address: Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 North Resort Drive, Tucson, AZ 85750
Call: 520-615-5496 for reservations and other information.
Dining Style: High Casual; Parking: Valet and self parking available.
Brunch Served: 11 AM to 3 PM
$49 Adults; $24 Children
Canyon Cafe is nestled within Tucson’s beautiful Ventana Canyon Resort. Canyon Cafe’s Chef Marc Ehrier and Ventana Culinary Academy create uniquely marvelous Southwestern local cuisine, and include complimentary Champagne with Mother’s Day brunch.
Brunch Served: 10 am to 4 pm; Dinner hours 4 pm to 9 pm.
The prices vary, depending on what is ordered.
Wildflower is easy to find at the corner of Ina Road and Oracle Road, in Tucson. They are a local romantic favorite ‘new American cuisine’ restaurant, listed among the top 10 Zagat guide for Tucson restaurants. Wildflower is known for its vast array of wine selections and fresh seasonal foods. They are serving both a Mother’s Day brunch buffet and a regular dinner menu later in the day. Wildflower offers an additional specialty vegetarian menu.
Addresses: Four Tucson locations (oldest site – the bungalow) 311 N. Court Ave.; 4699 E. Speedway Blvd.; 6310 E. Broadway; (newest side – northwest side) 100 w Orange Grove Rd.
Call: 520-219-4230 for reservations and information.
A perennial family-favorite eatery among Tucson-an’s for about 80 years, El Charro is the oldest family owned and operated Mexican restaurateur in the area. All four locations offer a fun Mother’s Day Mexican Brunch menu, as well as special margaritas and flowers for mothers.
El Charro also gives back to the community, by donating a portion of their Mother’s Day brunch profits to the El Rio Foundation, helping the local El Rio Community Health Care Centers.
Mother’s Day Brunch at “El Parador Tucson”
Address: 2744 E. Broadway Blvd.
Call: 520- 881-2744 for information and reservations.
Price: $22.95 Adults; $11.95 children ages 5 to 10 years old
El Parador Tucson offers a weekly Sunday brunch, but Mother’s Day brunch at El Parador is ‘all that’ and much more! It’s a great spot to bring the most discerning pallet, since their Mother’s Day brunch buffet offers more than eighty different choice items!
Mother’s Day Brunch at “Acacia”
Address: 4340 N. Campbell Ave., in St. Phillip’s Plaza
Call: 520-232-0101 for reservations and information.
Dining style: High Casual; Parking: Self parking
Brunch served: 10 am to 2 pm
Price: $38 Adults; $18 Children ages 6 to 12; Children under 6 are free.
St. Phillip’s Plaza, at the intersection of River Rd. and Campbell Ave., is a beautiful older upscale shopping and dining center of Tucson social life. Acacia restaurant is a beautiful and delectable part of St. Philip’s. Spoil Mom at Acacia with their Mother’s Day Champagne brunch. Live jazz music surrounds guests as they build their own crepes, omelets, salads, seafood, and other delectables.
Brunch served: 8 am to 3 pm; Regular dinner menu to 11 pm.
Price varies with items ordered.
Another historic and most unique Mother’s Day brunch site in Tucson is the Cup Cafe, inside the Hotel Congress. The ambiance at the Cup Cafe cannot be described. It has to be experienced. Walk into the Cup and the Hotel Congress. Step back in time to 1920’s and 30’s Americana. The Cup Cafe offers a special menu for Mother’s Day with a regular dinner menu thereafter. The Cup Cafe is vegetarian friendly.
