No. 12 Matt's Special

Matt's Special at Roma Imports.

Sometimes the most difficult thing about going out to lunch is as simple as choosing a restaurant.

Don't fret! USA Today's 10Best was created just for dilemmas such as these, narrowing down the plethora of Tucson restaurants to the best choices to fit each occasion.

It's safe to say that all 10 spots on the 10Best lunch list are mouthwatering and there's no shortage of variety in the locations they served up.

Tucson Tamale Company features more than 30 different tamales, including vegetarian and vegan options.

"The menu is eclectic and fun. Try the green corn tamales, a house favorite, or the Arizona, which is stuffed with chipotle beef," 10Best says in the article. "There are also delicious breakfast and dessert tamales so you can start your morning--and finish your meal--just right."

Also on the list is Roma Imports, which 10Best says "celebrates  the spirit of the traditional Italian deli by staying true to its roots."

Roma Imports houses a huge selection of Italian food items, including the ever popular "Ultimate Roma" sandwich, made with capocolla, genoa salami, fresh mortadella, provolone, and roasted red peppers.

"On the hot side of the menu, you can't beat the "Roma Signature," a slow roasted pork shoulder marinated with mustard and beer, then topped with a crunchy slaw," according to 10Best.

Another one of 10Best's picks for best lunch spot, Calle Tepa specializes in street food from Jalisco, along with fresh ingredients and attention to detail.

"Here is everything you would want from a fast-casual Mexican food cafe: homemade recipes, made-from-scratch salsas, and pillowy tortillas cooked in front of you," 10Best says in the article. "Brought to you by the folks behind Tucson's Guadalajara Grill, Calle Tepa offers a homespun take on great Mexican food."

Check out the full list here and start making plans for lunch.


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