17 best restaurants in Tucson, according to Yelp
These are the best spots to grab a bite to eat. At least, that's according to Yelp reviews.
Five-star restaurants in Tucson
UpdatedBasing your dining choices on Yelp reviews can be risky. You don't know how many of the reviews were done by friends of the owners or how many were made by exes of the owners.
But we decided to take a look anyway. The restaurants that made this list had to have more than two reviews and they had to have at least two reviews in 2017. A lot could have changed in a year. We supplied the most recent reviews here.
We included addresses and phone numbers when available. Since many are food trucks, there's no guarantee they will be at the same spot tomorrow. The restaurants are not listed in any particular order.
Urban Fresh
Updated73 E. Pennington St.
520-792-9355
Read Ia M.'s review of Urban Fresh on Yelp Read Adrianne J.'s review of Urban Fresh on Yelp Read Sara Y.'s review of Urban Fresh on Yelp Read L. D.'s review of Urban Fresh on Yelp
Tumerico Vegetarian Food
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Chef/owner Wendy Garcia is opening a mini Tumerico at 402 E. Fourth St. It’s a grab-and-go spot that she envisions will become something like a community center including offering family yoga classes.
Tumerico Vegetarian Food
2526 E. Sixth St.
520-270-2055
Read Stephanie H.'s review of Tumerico Vegetarian Food on Yelp Read Stephanie B.'s review of Tumerico Vegetarian Food on Yelp Read Allie M.'s review of Tumerico Vegetarian Food on Yelp Read Liz D.'s review of Tumerico Vegetarian Food on Yelp
Holy Smokin Butts BBQ
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Smoked brisket is a big draw at the month-old Holy Smokin’ Butts BBQ on South Wilmot Road.
Holy Smokin Butts BBQ
1104 S. Wilmot Road
520-329-3088
Read Mark B.'s review of Holy Smokin Butts BBQ on Yelp Read Cindy N.'s review of Holy Smokin Butts BBQ on Yelp Read Dan D.'s review of Holy Smokin Butts BBQ on Yelp Read Ashlee V.'s review of Holy Smokin Butts BBQ on Yelp
Barista del Barrio
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Barista del Barrio is set up on the patio of an office building, shaded by a tall leafy tree.
Barista Del Barrio
1002 N. Grande Ave.
520-244-5285
Read Jonathan P.'s review of Barista Del Barrio on Yelp Read Lauren G.'s review of Barista Del Barrio on Yelp Read Marta P.'s review of Barista Del Barrio on Yelp Read Raina C.'s review of Barista Del Barrio on Yelp
Anello
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Anello. No sign, but here's a clue: It's right next to Crooked Tooth brewery and down the street from Royal Room, which opens this month.
Anello
222 E. Sixth St.
Read Nancy F.'s review of Anello on Yelp Read Amanda P.'s review of Anello on Yelp Read Karen M.'s review of Anello on Yelp Read Amanda S.'s review of Anello on Yelp
Sushi Cortaro on River
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The sushi and sashimi combo during lunch almost brought me to tears, it was so well done.
Sushi Cortaro on River
75 W. River Road, Ste. 181
520-888-1886
Read Armando R.'s review of Sushi Cortaro On River on Yelp Read Karissa G.'s review of Sushi Cortaro On River on Yelp Read Celycia Q.'s review of Sushi Cortaro On River on Yelp Read Paige A.'s review of Sushi Cortaro On River on Yelp
BBQ Rush - Texas Style Restaurant
Updated5151 S. Country Club Road
520-841-4527
Read Honest P.'s review of BBQ Rush - Texas Style Restaurant on Yelp Read Chuck D.'s review of BBQ Rush - Texas Style Restaurant on Yelp Read Jolinda B.'s review of BBQ Rush - Texas Style Restaurant on Yelp Read Joseph T.'s review of BBQ Rush - Texas Style Restaurant on Yelp
El Perro Loco
Updated3051 Country Club Road
520-272-0229
Read Eva S.'s review of El Perro Loco on Yelp Read Ana L.'s review of El Perro Loco on Yelp Read Shane S.'s review of El Perro Loco on Yelp Read Robert P.'s review of El Perro Loco on Yelp
Memo Falafel
Updated901 E. First St.
520-312-3785
Read Five S.'s review of Memo Falafel on Yelp Read Kerri P.'s review of Memo Falafel on Yelp Read Ahmad Q.'s review of Memo Falafel on Yelp Read Mohammed A.'s review of Memo Falafel on Yelp
Wok's Restaurant To Go
Updated5526 E. Grant Road
520-300-5256
Read Jason L.'s review of Wok's Restaurant To Go on Yelp Read Clifford D.'s review of Wok's Restaurant To Go on Yelp Read Joshua C.'s review of Wok's Restaurant To Go on Yelp Read Nick L.'s review of Wok's Restaurant To Go on Yelp
Mr. Baja Fish
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Chicken enchiladas, refried beans and rice at Mr. Baja Fish.
Mr. Baja Fish
405 E. Wetmore Road
520-203-8492
Read Tricia V.'s review of Mr. Baja Fish on Yelp Read Rudy S.'s review of Mr. Baja Fish on Yelp Read Joey A.'s review of Mr. Baja Fish on Yelp Read Jo S.'s review of Mr. Baja Fish on Yelp
La Carreta del Rorro
Updated6353 N. Camino De La Tierra
520-272-6064
Read Sirius B.'s review of La Carreta del Rorro on Yelp Read Lee B.'s review of La Carreta del Rorro on Yelp Read Lynn J.'s review of La Carreta del Rorro on Yelp Read Mike X.'s review of La Carreta del Rorro on Yelp
La Palma Mariscos Y Mas
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It's a little looser than a quesadilla but a little cheesier than your typical taco: the taco quesadilla, $5.50, at the Cocteleria La Palma Mariscos y Mas food truck on the northeast corner of South Sixth Avenue and 22nd Street.
La Palma Mariscos Y Mas
22nd Street and Sixth Avenue
520-270-4067
Read Alicia H.'s review of La Palma Mariscos Y Mas on Yelp Read Martin V.'s review of La Palma Mariscos Y Mas on Yelp
Other reviews were 2016 or earlier.
Carniceria El Vaquero
Updated2023 Craycroft Road
520-790-9090
Read A C.'s review of Carniceria El Vaquero on Yelp Read Lillian A.'s review of Carniceria El Vaquero on Yelp Read Mike Y.'s review of Carniceria El Vaquero on Yelp Read Jay A.'s review of Carniceria El Vaquero on Yelp
Tacos De Cabeza
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Up front, you've got your sesos (cow brains, duh) for $2. The cabeza head meat and the paladar mouth meat are in the back.
Tacos De Cabeza
5231 S. 12th Ave.
520-312-9328
Read Kurt P.'s review of Tacos De Cabeza on Yelp Read Franco T.'s review of Tacos De Cabeza on Yelp
Other reviews were in 2016 or earlier.
AJ’s Famous Hollywood Hot Dogs
Updated241 N. Stone Ave.
520-245-0859
Read Fern Q.'s review of AJ's Famous Hollywood Hot Dogs on Yelp Read Melissa B.'s review of AJ's Famous Hollywood Hot Dogs on Yelp Read Janice B.'s review of AJ's Famous Hollywood Hot Dogs on Yelp Read Justin C.'s review of AJ's Famous Hollywood Hot Dogs on Yelp
Papa Mike’s Homemade Jerky
Updated150 S. Camino Seco, Ste. 114
928-965-7356
Read Mia C.'s review of Papa Mike's Homemade Jerky on Yelp Read Sarah S.'s review of Papa Mike's Homemade Jerky on Yelp
Other reviews were in 2016 or earlier.
