You can never go wrong here. There's a reason it's been open for four decades. It's delicious. The food is above average and the owner, Mark is such a nice guy. Also, they offer decaf iced teach which is delicious. My family has been going here for the past decade and will always be loyal customers. Keep it up yall! read more

A new favorite place. I read all of the reviews before deciding to try dining here. I read a few reviews about bad service but I experienced nothing but outstanding service. The place was very clean and comfortable. Service was prompt and polite. I love being able to sit outside and their tables and chairs are the best in the area for style and comfort. I ordered the Montecristo and I have to say it is the best I have had in Tucson. The food was served very fast and with courtesy. I really enjoyed my visit and will be back again soon. I can highly recommend you try this place. The only thing I would suggest to the owners is that they offer milk alternatives like almond milk which most other places offer and is increasingly important to more and more people in Tucson. read more

I enjoy taking the drive to this place because anybody I have introduced to eclectic cafe has loved it. Staff is nice and it has a good range of food options. I enjoy the pasta with chicken and jalapeños. Co-workers and friends love this place. I recommend taking people from out of town here so the selection fits everyone. read more

My husband and I love this place a probably eat there at least every other week. Their menu is large and varied and their food is always well done and plentiful. The Carne Asade Taco's are a family favorite, as well as the two sauce burrito, which has a wonderful, tangy tomatillo sauce. I can honestly say that have never had a bad meal here. They also take reservations, which is a huge plus as far as my husband is concerned, as he hates waiting in line for anything. read more

It is hard for me to eat out because I have so many dietary restrictions, but there were so many options here. I got the grilled vegetables with pasta, chicken, and Parmesan. It was so delicious, and healthy too! They did not skimp on the vegetables at all, there were so many, and there was a lot of chicken too. The chicken had a good flavor-usually I am very picky about how chicken tastes, but theirs was so yummy! I would definitely go here again and recommend it to anyone. It's a plus that it's local. read more

Eclectic Cafe - I got the grilled vegetables with pasta, chicken, and Parmesan and it was delicious! - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The interior was drab. The food was bland. My friend's glass came with lipstick on the rim. "Eclectic Cafe" suggests a hip and delicious location, but most of the patrons were elderly. The prices were very high compared to the appearance and taste of the food. The employees were good but I won't be returning. read more

Our second time here and probably last. A very mediocre experience and with other quality restaurants nearby it fell far short of expectations. I had the carne asada Burro, which was a middling portion size. The beef was tasty but a minimal amount. The Mexican Salad was just lettuce with salsa. Very overpriced for the portion size. My wife had the raw chopped salad. The portion size was middling too. Several key ingredients were missing too. Oddly the veggies were cut into infant size pieces (WTF?). Overall a C. Don't bother. read more

I love the strawberry chicken salad and there ice tea is excellent. My wife and I are here quite regularly and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere while we recover from a busy day. read more

Had lunch here Tuesday. The outdoor patio was pleasant and heated. Service was prompt and courteous. The sandwiches were good but we thought the french fries were just average and came out lukewarm. No one ever offered to refill our waters. Not a bad experience but given the somewhat above average prices nothing to make me come back anytime soon. read more

Went there this morning, ordered the fresh asparagus, havarti and ham omelet with raisin toast. Upgraded to the "El Mexicano". The only thing that was hot was the omelet. Raisin toast was also cold and hard. Will not go back there. read more

Eclectic Cafe resembles a mom-and-pop diner transported into a Foothills strip mall, but upon closer inspection, the menu is surprisingly varied (chicken enchilada salad - wth?) and supported with farm-fresh and organic ingredients. Jason, the owner, told us that EC has been around for 37 years, but it's anything but tired and dated. My turkey-havarti sandwich, thankfully served with a little Russian dipping sauce, was delicious and hearty. At $9 with only a pickle sliver side, it had better be. My partner couldn't finish her enchilada salad, but sang its praises. Judging by the quick turnover at lunch, EC has many fans and regulars. The service lagged at the end, but our waitress was quick to make solid recommendations and help us make sense of the menu selections. Wallet permitting, EC is a worthy weekend lunch spot. read more

Having just moved into the neighborhood, we haven't been doing much home cooking as we try to pull the new place together. This of course is the perfect time to get out and try some new places, so we ventured into Eclectic Cafe one evening to grab some dinner to go. The service was friendly and fast and we ordered a mix of tacos, burritos and salads for our crew and it was all pretty darn delicious. No complaints. We will definitely be making future visits! read more

I have eaten here on several occasions - it's a fave of my friend who lives there - and I have always had good, decent food. I love sitting outside here with their curtains - makes a parking lot setting pretty cozy - which is hard! read more

I'm the kind if girl who likes to start lunch with dessert. So that's what we did. Bread pudding was amazing followed but soup and salad. The poppyseed dressing is great. We sat on the patio after CrossFit across the street. And yes I did workout and then go right for the dessert. read more

We ate here last week for a late lunch - the best part of this place in my opinion is that it's dog friendly! The choice to sit on the patio was fantastic because it was a beautiful day. The food was tasty and fairly priced, especially the bread pudding! Service was attentive and our glasses were never empty. read more

The servers are so friendly and the food is pretty gooood. They'll make it work to fit your diet. At least in my case.

Try the garden burger! I'm not a vegetarian but it was SO tasty and the right fit for the lighter lunch that I desired.

Tbh moving from Hawaii to here was difficult but here for work and I tried this place out next to my hotel and I gta say although I ate their cheese cake it was good but more so the service from the manager was way better I loved it she made me feel like I can always come and be welcomed compared to others I been to every one is so mean thank you to whoever that lady was I just left with out saying bye or learning her name but I wish if I had more cash I would've gave her a great tip to return the favor for her thanks electric cafe -boy from Hawaii lol read more

This place has been here FOREVER. A typically low-key, health-bent Tucson establishment with reasonable prices that doesn't skimp on quality or quantity. read more

I've been here twice and it's a delight. The brunch menu is varied, portions substantial, service impeccable, and the outdoor dining is comfortable even on a hot day -- and dog friendly. Only wish our dog was friendly. But we're working on that. I find this to be a stellar place in terms of service, neighborliness and consistency. I enjoyed the calm classical music playing over the sound system and thought: How rare; I love me some Chopin. However, rare indeed, as it was a country croonerfest the second time we were there. But it didn't diminish the overall pleasant atmosphere and its welcoming ambience. My dog loved the water bowl service on the hot day. He thought his dog biscuit was dry, but enjoyed his order of bacon. A skateboarder passerby freaked him out and, alas, we had overstayed our welcome. Woof woof. But I'll be back. Maybe leave the furry "kid" at home next time. On second thought, what's a skateboarder doing on a parking lot sidewalk anyhow? Well, about the food. I loved the corned beef hash with the chilaquiles side. I keep calling them Chaka Khans, but this white boy will figure it out soon enough cuz he loves them! They are like a mushy, mealy, spicy leftover lasagne. Did I not make that sound good? Sorry. Oh, and the pancakes are uber good. I get one on the side and sooner than later it's just a big empty plate with sticky stuff on it. I do think they should have real syrup and real butter, after all it goes with classical music way better. Indubitably so. read more

Eclectic Cafe was voted one of Tucson's best restaurants in 1981. It is displayed all other their walls. Well, it is 2010 and things have changed. I pride myself in eating healthy most of the time and thought Eclectic Cafe would have delicious, organic healthy options. My main dish was a salad it was okay. Not worth a drive to the east side or maybe even the walk from the parking lot into the restaurant. I was shocked and very disappointed in the Banana-Chocolate Cream Pie. I love desserts, and wanted something that would not sit like a brick in my stomach. The Banana-Chocolate Cream Pie put two bricks in my stomach. Ouch! It was one of the worst desserts ever. First, Eclectic Cafe is using the word "chocolate" very loosely. In this case it meant 3 chocolate chips. Second, this was not a pie at all- there was no crust. Crust is what makes a pie. Third, "the pie" was made in a ceramic ramekin designed for creme brulee. The contents of the ramekin was pure super sweet cream that had been thickened with banana slices and two or three walnuts resting in thick cream. How is this possibly a healthy dessert option? Do you want your customers leaving with stomach aches? There are so many amazing ways to make healthy and delicious desserts. I think Eclectic Cafe is past their prime (1981) and falls very short in 2010. Please wake up Eclectic Cafe and become for progress in the kitchen. read more

Great for weekend mornings after a hike. I love the egg dishes and the Mexican dishes, but everything I've had there has been great.

Try the key lime tart! Most amazing texture and flavor!

First time at this place. Wanted breakfast but their selection was pretty slim. So I ordered a cup of Tortilla Soup. Two tortilla chips does not make tortilla soup. While the flavor was great there was to much veggies for my taste. It was however, teaming with avocado. The highlife of my meal was the rolled tacos! DELICIOUS! I could have eaten a dozen. The four that come on the plate were perfect! I'll be back. read more

The 4 stars is rating food only! We've been regulars for breakfast for the last 15 years however our experience last Sunday tells me we'll be sticking to Le Buzz & First Watch. Not sure if the female owner is new but she shouldn't be allowed to talk to the customers. She has no customer service skills & clearly needs some training from Grant along with a smile on her face. Tammy always a wonderful sever! read more

Great place for breakfast. Try the zucchini French toast. You don't need any syrup on thus one! De-lish!!

Everything is good here. Tortilla soup from here is my favorite soup of all time! Bright some people from out of town and all they could say was wow! read more

Stopped by for lunch today. Easy parking is a plus. Food was very good as was the service. We ate outside on the patio, right off of the parking lot. Not what I'd call scenic, but they did their best with what they had to work with. People with dogs were also seated in the outside patio area, and the dogs were, at least for today, well behaved. I see other yelpers complaining about days where the dogs peed in the patio dining area- a real concern and something that I wouldn't want to experience either. I'm hard pressed to come up with a solution for any restaurant but it's unfair to subject the paying public to a dogs potty stops. Back to the meal- The two salads ordered both were ordered with some specific modifications and they were delivered just as requested- thank you very much. The ingredients were fresh and well prepped, the serving size more than ample. The hot sandwich came out fresh and hot, cheese still nice and oozy, served on toasted slice sourdough with a very tasty hot mustard on the side. Fast and friendly service. read more

Been in Tucson 12-years, and live on the east side. Eclectic is and will always be one of our favorite restaurants. My guess is we've eaten here at least a hundred times and we've never had a bad experience. The menu is phenomenal, with a diverse selection of entrees for just about anyone. My personal favorite is Joey's Southwestern Pasta, but recommend any of their delightful salads/quiche for lunch. I may just have to go right now!! The owners are the nicest folks you'd ever meet. Go enjoy! read more

Cute little place on the corner, outdoor seating available but in Summer I would stick to early morning. They do a good breakfast special on Saturday, couple eggs, toast that sort of thing. Breakfast burrito was ok. read more

We have visited the Eclectic Cafe twice and doubt we'll be back. The 1st time we went, I asked the waitress if the Corned Beef sandwich was piled high with corned beef (at $8.50 I hoped it was)... she said it was, so I ordered it. I was very disapointed to find a skimpy on the meat, blah, blah blah sandwich placed in front of me. Nothing to writed home to mom about that's for sure. We live on the east side, and the Eclectic is in our neighborhood so to speak so we decided to give it a second chance... this time ordering the Carne Asada Chimichangas. At $12.75 this better be good! Save your money... Go elsewhere! read more

I have been coming here for 1.5 years. However my favorite dish is becoming more and more "filler" (more salad and less mango chutney chicken). Very disappointing!! Do they think regulars won't notice??? read more

This is one of those places you want to love, but just can't. They used to be much better with more generous sized portions. They support organics and sustainable living, which is why I gave them my business. However, after one too many bad experiences, I just gave up. The owners are nice and I have had good experiences with them, but the same cannot be said about the staff. One waiter in particular, a pretty red haired woman who has worked there at least 6 years, needs a major attitude adjustment. Evey time I have gotten her she has been rude and inattentive. The most recent time, she was socially chit chatting with a table next to me. She saw me sit down, but kept me waiting a good 20 minutes without even acknowledging me. She kept looking, but didn't even so much as say "I will be with you shortly". So, I sat and listened to her personal conversation with the people next to me. Finally, one of the patrons at that table said "Shouldn't you be going over there and helping that customer?" Ha! That is when you know it is bad. Anyway, I wasn't sure what to order so I asked her about a couple of dishes. I was very hungry and wanted a big meal. She assured me what I ordered was "Really big". Well, when I got it, it didn't even fill half the plate. For $14, I felt very ripped off. The pizza place they have next door has similar problems. The portion size for both places is about 1/3 of what they show on all there newspaper and magazine ads. I have never had a meal that looked anything like what they advertise in portion size, freshness, or ingredients. Their pizza place now has a gluten free limited menu, but the staff can't seem to figure out even the simplest requests. I had an equally bad experience there with another waitress (blond hair pulled back in ponytail). She wasn't rude but 'overly efficient' so busy when it was dead as heck in there that she couldn't even give a friendly smile. The food was disappointingly small compared to what they advertised, I went home hungry, and I found they overcharged me too. Their prices keep going up while the food quality and portion size keep going down. In this economy, it isn't worth it. read more

The menu has a good variety of foods. The food is pretty good - I've had the vegetarian burrito - enchalada style and the crossant with fruit and yogurt. The burrito was huge, but the salad that came with it didn't come with dressing which I thought was weird. The crossant was warm and the fruit was fresh. I give this place only 3 stars though because the service is not very good. The bus people are friendly and helpful but the servers are not - they aren't rude, but they aren't very attentive. read more

Eclectic Cafe is a terrific place to go for lunch or dinner or during the weekend for lunch. Their food is always fresh and good. Convenient if you're on the east side of town. read more

I frequent often since I work next door, May I recommend the vegetarian Burrito, or the delicious tortilla soup!!! Thumbs up on the staff, they are very tenitive! Great ambiance. read more

Usually excellent. Mediocre tonight. And poor service. Tough tasteless carne asada on store bought tasting tortillas. Usually their carne asada tacos are wonderful. Hope this was just a blip. read more

Eclectic Cafe is one of our favorite places for breakfast on Sunday. Swift, friendly service & the food is quality & consistent. The coffee is very good w/raw sugar packets & your own little SS cream pitcher. read more

A retro-charming restaurant with yummy food and a menu full of interesting choices. Anyone would be able to find something to delight them from interesting salads, to sandwiches, to burgers, to Mexican food. The grilled vegetables with chicken and Parmesan was amazing. Our waiter Ben, was adorable. A full menu of hand crafted beers was a bonus. read more

I just arrived home from the cafe and I was very disappointed. The service was poor and the food was marginal at best. We ordered crunch chopped salad. Well there was no crunch and it was not chopped. So we paid $3 more for the spinach salad and that was all it was. The manager said it was chopped, well you know how popular chopped salads are now soiknow what I'm talking about. He did not say sorry just walked away. I don't think I'll will ever go there again. read more