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Watch now: 'Top Chef' features Tucson's El Charro, Starr Pass in latest episode

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El Charro Café and the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa were filming locations for the recent "Top Chef: Houston" episode "Cactus Makes Perfect," which aired May 26. The show's finale, airing June 2 on Bravo, was filmed at Tanque Verde Resort and will feature the final three contestants competing for $250,000. Video courtesy of BravoTV.

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