Tucson is known for its rich blend of Mexican and Native American cuisines, featuring popular dishes like carne asada, tamales, and Sonoran hot dogs, all amid stunning desert landscapes.
Full • Meat • Persian • Ice Cream
"Our plates came at diff. times, server's perspiration was unappealing, handed last plate directly over mine as I started to eat my card was charged incorrectly. Food drinks were good. Would maybe try again requesting corner table (as it was very loud and a diff. server"
Steak • Pasta • Cheese • Seafood
"quite unstoppable experience from a restorer who claims to be a “upper steakhouse in Arizona”. all seafood appetizers were not on camps, we ordered two steaks, neither cooked accordingly (we asked for rare and medium, they came from medium and up) side came cold. had to send side and steaks back. the personal seemed to be stunned with the problems when it pointed out. I will go back in the opposite."
Tea • Salad • Sushi • Casual
"I really really really don't like doing these but we are in such a desperate search for good sushi. I know, I know, we live in the desert, I'm not in Japan but still, we used to have some pretty decent sushi here and I have yet to find it.This place came recommended by friends, we decided to stop by on our way home from work on a Friday afternoon and take it home to enjoy. We ordered five rolls and the spicy lobster roll. Once we were ready for dinner, we unveiled the sushi. They all looked beautiful and well rolled. The unfortunate thing happened when we took our first bite, underdone rice. Yeah, nothing worse that undercooked rice. The fish all smelled fishy and that was a bit of a turnoff as well. Really sucked because I really wanted to support them. They are really nice, they gave us feee miso soup that was delicious! Perhaps go and try for yourself. Hopefully better luck!"
Soup • Meat • Turkish • Sandwiches
"We visited Istanbul Mediterranean Cuisine Bar, 2945 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson AZ 85716 in March 2022. A host greeted us and sat us right away. Food: I had never been there before and I ordered the Doner Wrap that is 80% beef and 20% lamb. The wrap was huge and I could only eat half. It was served with tzatziki sauce, which was very good, but I did not end up putting it on the sandwich since the meat was so moist and flavorful. The sandwich came with a choice of two of sides of; rice, salad or fries. I got the fries and salad. The fries seemed like they were just cooked and the salad was fresh and vibrant with a vinaigrette dressing on it. I would recommend this sandwich plate. My husband ordered the spicy chicken pita that he like very much. He said the pita bread was delicious, soft and seemed freshly made. The chicken was tossed in a sauce and also came with a side of sauce that was quite spicy hot. We also ordered baclava and the chicken lemon soup to go and both were very good. Service: The service was very good and prompt. They served the food quickly. We were in and out within 45 minutes, which is what we like. We did not feel rushed at all. Funny, I asked my husband to request more napkins and the next thing I knew was the waiter brought a stack of napkins. I asked my husband if he had signaled to the waiter, but he said he did not. So apparently, they can read minds there! The layout of the restaurant is larger booths on the right side with tables down the middle and the bar, with stools on the left. There was a part at the back that had a sign “Only for large parties” with multiple tables. Not a big restaurant. The place was very clean and the noise level was low. Parking: There is a parking lot in front of the restaurant, but additional street parking that had plenty of spaces available. The atmosphere felt more adult focused with the bar and there was not any children. The cost was very reasonable I would highly recommend going and we will return."
Chicken • American • Fast Food • Delivery Services
"My family visited this restaurant tonight, and while I was still impressed by the Broadway location, circumstances changed. After we had finished our meal and were leaving, my son accidentally left his chocolate milkshake on the table. He reacted like any 3 and a half year old would, crying loudly. Josh, one of the staff members, saw this and offered to bring us another milkshake. My son got a new milkshake, but more importantly, the care and kindness that Josh showed us speaks volumes about the type of coworkers this restaurant hires. This is the special ingredient that keeps customers coming back, and I hope that Josh is recognized by management for his friendly service. Thank you, Josh, for saving us from what could have been a very long evening!"
Ramen • Curry • Dining • Asiatic
"Ordered the Spicy Miso Ramen and Spicy Miso Ramen with dumpling. The pork was over seasoned and very salty. The broth was lacking in umami. As for the odd mixture of flavors in the Ramen. It was more sour than balanced. The eggs looked really dry for some reason."
Soup • Meat • Salad • Burgers
"A fantastic experience. The food, the atmosphere and the service were all very good. The strawberry field salad was very delicious and the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich had the right amount of heat. Very recommended if you are in the Tucson area."
Wine • Steak • Bar-Lounge • Steakhouse
"This is a special occasion venue with all that infers special food, service and a first class dining experience."
Soup • Coffee • Healthy • Vegetarian
"I really wanted to like this place, but it just wasn't for me. I'm still learning my way around Tucson, and I didn't realize it was Downtown and I would have to pay for parking. The parking took a lot of my time, and I was already racing a clock. I took my food to go, but ran out of time and had to eat my lunch later in the day. The salad didn't hold up well on those couple hours. I'm really not sure what the goopy topping was, but it was pretty gross and I ended up throwing the salad away after a few bites. I just couldn't eat it. I think that's probably the first meal I've had to throw away. I will usually eat my food even if I don't love it. I'll assume this is better when fresh, but I still don't think I'll go back.Vegetarian options: The entire menu is vegan."
Tea • Coffee • Drinks • Chocolate
"This is my absolute favorite place on University. The interior is beautiful, the atmosphere is cozy, service is great, and the teas are delicious. I love stopping by to just get a tea and go, but staying in to study is also one of the best things to do here. It's so easy to focus on my work with a nice cup of tea and forget about the world in this shop. I've made it a goal to try a new tea every day, but my personal favorites so far are the House Black and Raspberry Rose. Just don't get carried away and drink too much! This is probably the only place where I've liked the drinks so much that I made myself sick by having too many . The refill system is too good to resist. The first is paid (at a lower price than the original drink), and the second refill is free. So you can have three drinks for what I'm pretty sure would be just one at a different shop. I visited so many times at this point that I actually ended up buying a reusable cup for yet another discount. My only complaint is that the snack options aren't very good, but for their drink quality and the wonderful attitude the baristas have, it's not a big issue for me. If I'm staying, it's to study, and I've usually already eaten at one of the dozens of places nearby since it's in a really good area. If you're in the area or starting school, make sure to stop by here, you won't regret it."
Mexican • American • Breakfast • Vegetarian
"I’ve been to Tumerico many times and every visit it blows me away. The food is traditional and all whole food plant based. Their menu is a on a chalkboard but typically stays pretty similar. I usually get their ropa vieja plate without tortillas. This time I got the plate but only with the Cuban jackfruit so I removed the mushrooms and peppers. (The jackfruit here is truly the best I’ve ever had Whatever you get, you have to get it with “all powers”. It makes the meal. You won’t go wrong with anything on the menu here. Truly a gem and I wish we had one in Phoenix."
Gelato • Delivery • Ice Cream • Coffee & Tea
"This place was amazing! We were just visiting Tucson and tried this gelato place, then made a point to travel 20 min every night to get more! They had high-quality and interesting flavors. I love that a lot of their flavors change every 2 days. I definitely appreciate high-quality ice cream and gelato, and this place hit the mark!"
Tea • Juice • Coffee • Drinks
"It was only my second time at this location and I was really disappointed in my experience and won’t be going back. There were 2 girls working at the front and they were so unfriendly. They had just really bad energy from the moment my fiance and I walked in. After I paid one of them leaned over and thought she whispered but it was loud enough for me to hear her say “she didn’t tip” and then kept looking over at us, which made him and I both feel very uncomfortable. Normally I would have tipped, but their bad energy didn’t exactly make me want to, and the fact that they acted the way they did afterward just confirmed it."
Soup • Italian • Cocktail • Seafood Soup
"we dinate at vivaces for every special occasion. I apologize for not knowing the name of our server, he was there forever and he was on his game as always. to september!"
Beer • Wine • Full • Healthy
"The octopus was very tender and good. The roasted carrots was good also. The salmon entree was cooked to perfection tender inside and not dry at all. Loved the panna cotta dessert. Nice ambiance."
Wine • Pasta • Steak • Italian
"I want to rave about how amazing Tavelino Ristorante is. My family recently celebrated my parents' 70th wedding anniversary there and it was truly a special experience. The service was top-notch and we are grateful to everyone who made our celebration so memorable. The food was delicious, my branzini was exceptional, and everyone enjoyed their meals. The attention to detail and the exceptional food made every moment feel special. This restaurant is perfect for a cozy atmosphere, attentive service, and hands down the best food I have had in Tucson in years. Everything was flawless and the staff went above and beyond to ensure our evening was unforgettable. Our family is so thankful for the wonderful celebration we had at Tavolino."
Greek • Vegetarian • Mediterranean • American (New)
"the most impressive children's menu I've ever seen! the first time I have my children ever let me order from a children's menu (in the rule they are terrible.) to learn children about healthy eating early is so important. my children have enjoyed making their individual teller with their healthy and tasty options. with the plate icon has also attracted her interest, because they experience it in school. the adult menu was also impressive and our eating was delicious!"
Wine • Italian • Ice Cream • Bar-Lounge
"Waited over 20 minutes for a reservation. Fried Calamari came out cold and didn’t taste good, the waiter was kind enough to remove it as he saw I did not eat it. Wild scampi Shrimp were great…bread to dunk in the scampi was delicious. Eggplant parm was good but also came out cold but edible. Waiter was informative on the menu."
Global • Fast Food • International • Chicken Wings
"appetizer ordered : Crispy Brussels sprouts: Description: honey truffle glaze, aleppo chile, parmesan gremolata.. waited over 30 minutes for the appetizer priced at $12.00 awful...burned..overcooked.. the server was very nice, explained ; they are deep fried. I ordered a side of Brussel sprouts and was charged for both... I should have sent the appetizer back, as it was not what i expected or enjoyed. the friend i was with only ate a few because he was hungry and we waited so long for the food."
Soup • Meat • Beer • Italian
"We were sitting outside and there was a rat all over the place and when I rold the waiter that there was a rat, he just said ohh yea it comes every night We never got an apology or a discount on the check I rhink thats terrible I even have a picture that I can share"