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Booking Chef David for my birthday breakfast was one of the most enjoyable occasions ever! He was truly attentive with my birthday morning meal as he made all rations from scratch (which by the way, were mouthwatering), arranged the table, and even washed our dishes! If you are celebrating a special occasion, from the bottom of my heart I recommend him to make your next meal with your loved ones. It was an exceptional dinning experience.

Selenne Yescas / Private Chef Experience

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AT HOME WITH CHEF DAVID SOLORZANO

November 22, 2023

We caught up with Chef David Solorzano at his beautiful midtown home and left with serious tiki bar envy. Not only is Solorzano creating memorable dining experiences at Agustin Kitchen (he is their executive chef, after all), but his hosting skills are tiki bar none...

DAVID SOLORZANO IS NOW THE EXECUTIVE CHEF OF AGUSTIN KITCHEN

November 2, 2022

It’s a name many are familiar with in Tucson’s culinary scene. From being executive chef at Penca to taking over as chef de cuisine for BATA, and then freelancing in multiple kitchens all around the city, chef David Solorzano has been responsible for treating eaters for years now...

EATING AROUND TUCSON, ARIZONA

Feb 18, 2020

Executive Chef David Solorzano, who was raised in Mexico and has worked in the kitchens of well-known Southwestern chefs like Janos Wilder and Vincent Guérithault...

5 DELIGHTFUL DISHES TO TRY FROM PENCA’S NEW BRUNCH MENU

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Chef David Solorzano brings Downtown Tucson a fresh Jalisco-inspired brunch menu—and it’s a feast for your senses...

NOCHES DE PENCA: SIX-COURSE “EL PORFIRIATO” DINNER AT PENCA

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Since the restaurant opened in Downtown Tucson, Penca has been taking different angles to Mexico City-inspired cuisine, but with new executive chef David Solorzano...

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PENCA’S NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF KEEPS ONE FOOT IN GUADALAJARA

Jul 2, 2019

When Chef David Solorzano bought tickets to Guadalajara, he almost didn’t come back...

NEW PENCA CHEF DAVID SOLORZANO EXPANDS CENTRAL MEXICO FOCUS

JUNE 21, 2019

With new executive chef David Solorzano, the inspiration expands with other Central Mexico influences as well...

10 PRETTY PICTURES OF PENCA’S NEW FALL MENU ITEMS

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Downtown Central Mexican restaurant Penca’s new fall menu launched on Wednesday with chef David Solorzano at the helm...

NINE ON THE LINE: LODGE ON THE DESERT EXECUTIVE CHEF DAVID SOLORZANO

JULY 14, 2017

Originally a fine arts major, Penca executive chef David Solorzano discovered his love of the kitchen while working at his uncle’s restaurant The Greens in Green Valley...

PHOTO FEATURE: NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF, NEW MENU AT LODGE ON THE DESERT

JULY 13, 2017

Just a few weeks ago, David Solorzano joined the team as executive chef and completely revamped the menu...

TOOLS THEY USE: DAVID SOLORZANO

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Tools They Use takes a look at local food artisans, such as chefs, bakers, brewers, and more, with a simple photo displaying signature items and favorite tools...

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FLAVORS OF MEXICO

Penca is a scratch kitchen, meaning everything—such as the sauces and salsas – is made in house. Even the oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit juices...

FOOD FOR THOUGHT - MEXICAN ROOTS

Being of Mexican heritage myself, I have to give kudos to Chef David Solorzano for bringing the menu back to life with his personal touch...

THE 10 BEST RESTAURANTS IN TUCSON, ARIZONA

After hiring Executive Chef David Solorzano, the restaurant took shape in its current guise...

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