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    La Placita Cafe

    3.9 (70 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Salad, Soup
    Open 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Good for groups

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    Combination meal with fish taco, cheese enchilada, and green tamales
    Angela A.

    Good food, good service, cold beer, reasonable prices. I'm always full and happy after visiting La Placita. It's never really full, compared to the other 2 restaurants in the same plaza. It's not as fancy as those 2 but for solid Mexican food you can't go wrong.

    Dining room with generic café decor
    Lisa F.

    There is nothing special or authentic about the food here. It's mostly cheap cheese, lukewarm entrées and disappointing sauces. I arrived at 1:45 and the waitress looked surprised and did not even greet me and ask if needed a table. Apparently they close at 2:00 and she was horrified at the idea of having to perhaps stick around for a few extra minutes. I had the lunch special of cheese enchiladas and a chicken taco. The chicken taco had no particular flavor and the enchiladas were lukewarm with an uninspired red sauce. For the quality of the food, even the lunch specials are over priced.The chips and salsa we're good. The restaurant is boring as far as decor. In a city like Tucson with so many excellent inexpensive Mexican authentic restaurants, there is absolutely no reason to come here.

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    The website error through Google links to an apparent "out of business" page. LaPlacitaTucson.com is fully functional.

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    2 years ago

    The food is great don't ask to use the restroom if you're handicap they ask you to go out side to another one

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    Good food ask if they can put a handicap bar in the restroom you can go outside to another to a rest room

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    This was my first time to Salad Nation and it was so yummy. I am usually hesitant when it comes to…read morea make your own salad option, but I knew I had to try it (even though the sandwiches and paninis were looking divine). Don't let the big bowl confuse you, you are able to mix it and get a good bite of everything. Even my husband who will never eat a salad would not stop taking bites of mine. There is a wide selection of toppings and dressings and protein choices (and the staff is very patient if you're a bit indecisive like me). And a nice choice of agua frescas. This place is located in Park Place Mall- We will be going back again to get our salad fix!

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    I have been wanting to try Choice Greens for a while now and had the chance to try it today. There…read morewere menus right by the door when you walked in, which was super helpful and convenient. There were plenty of workers ready at the counter to take orders and they were all friendly. I ordered a build your own salad with half romaine and half spring mix as the base, roasted red peppers, beets, roasted corn, feta, and grilled chicken, with olive oil and balsamic on the side, along with the rosemary focaccia. There was plenty of seating indoors, as well as outdoor seating, which my friend and I chose, with it being a nice day. The salads came out fast, were very plentiful, and fresh. I loved how much the salad were chopped and mixed together! It really made everything taste even better. I had higher hopes for the rosemary focaccia, as I felt the bread lacked the rosemary flavor I was expecting. Overall, I had a great experience at Choice Greens and would love to come back to try other menu items, and possibly give another star! I would definitely recommend Choice Greens to anyone looking for a fresh, nutrient-dense meal!

    Choice Greens is a great spot for healthier options like customizable salads and a great selection…read moreof sandwiches and paninis. It's at a convenient location near the University and offers decent prices for the quality and quantity of food. I recently ordered half the Tuscan Turkey, which also came with chips. It was a really nice flavored panini that was perfectly filling with the side of chips. While I haven't tried one of their salads yet, my coworker ordered a Mediterranean salad that was not only huge but also looked incredible. Overall, this is a great spot with quick service and plenty of seating!

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    We called about 45 minutes in advance on a Sunday morning to see if we could get reservations, and…read morewe were so pleased when they said they could accommodate us. The drink menu is extensive- everyone loved what they ordered, and there were several other things we wanted too! The shrubs and Coca Cola with espresso were the favorite picks. We tried the orange almond (gluten free!) cake, which was amazing. We also tried the banana cake with tahini cream. My main course of kale Caesar salad was amazing, and the portion was so generous I had lunch for two days! Everyone else raved about their food. The service was so friendly and helpful. The location was spacious and airy. Highly recommend you check it out!

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    What a great find! I was in town for work and wanted a…read morelighter, healthy dinner and stumbled upon Flower Child. The gal at the counter taking my order was super friendly and patient. I asked for recommendations and she strongly encouraged the Glow Bowl. I asked about protein options and another staff said the salmon was great and she wasn't wrong. The bowl was the perfect portion size which is greatly appreciated. The flavors were amazing and I would gladly eat this on repeat if I could. The weather was perfect for outdoor dining and there was ample seating. There's even a water station outside. Hopefully I'll have another trip back soon to try more of their menu (which all looked amazing).

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