[Editor’s note: Mike’s Food Co. hosted the Tucson Foodie team to taste a few of the menu favorites; photos from this article were taken during that visit, where the items were cut in half for easy sharing.]
MotoSonora Brewing Co. recently welcomed one of their rotating food trucks, Mike’s Food Co., as a full-time fixture at their beer garden.
Mike’s owner and chef Mike Gradowski spent over 20 years cooking across the country before moving to Tucson and teaching culinary arts at Catalina High School. He now channels that experience into Mike’s Food Co., where former students often work with him for hands-on experience.
Mike’s Food Co. at MotoSonora Brewing Co. (Photo by Jackie Tran)
“Whatever I’m doing, whether working as a private chef or this truck, it’s been great to be able to continue fostering new talent,” he said.
Mike’s Food Co. at MotoSonora Brewing Co. (Photo by Jackie Tran) Global Flavors With Local Roots
Popular items include the Classic Burger (think a classic cheeseburger plus remoulade) and the Rio Chama Burger, which includes New Mexico green chiles.
Burgers at Mike’s Food Co. at MotoSonora Brewing Co. (Photo by Jackie Tran) 
Mike’s Food Co. at MotoSonora Brewing Co. (Photo by Jackie Tran) 
Mike’s Food Co. at MotoSonora Brewing Co. (Photo by Jackie Tran)
The Ducati Burger adds Havarti and caramelized onions, while the bartender-favorite Blueberry Burnout Burger uses peanut butter and blueberry remoulade, made using a reduction of a MotoSonora blueberry beer.
Mike’s Food Co. at MotoSonora Brewing Co. (Photo by Jackie Tran) 
Half a chicken shawarma at Mike’s Food Co. at MotoSonora Brewing Co. (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Additionally, the menu features gyro, chicken shawarma, falafel burgers, and a mezze plate.
Falafel Burger at Mike’s Food Co. at MotoSonora Brewing Co. (Photo by Jackie Tran)
“Tucson has been my home for over a decade and I just want to make yummy food inspired by my travels for the community,” he said. “I’d like to think there’s a little something on the menu for everyone”
Mike’s Food Co. Parked outside in the beergarden at MotoSonora Brewing Co., 1015 S. Park Ave. For more information, visit mikesfood.co. Keep up with Mike’s Food Co. on Instagram.
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