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    Tumerico

    4.8 (1.5k reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    TUMERICO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Kevin T.

    TL;DR: If I were blindfolded, I would never have guessed this was vegetarian/vegan. Amazing experience and will absolutely be coming back. For what it's worth, I don't necessarily agree with Yelp's rating that Turmeric is the #1 (!) spot to eat in America. That's a stretch. HAVING SAID THAT, Turmeric is doing everything right and is outstanding in every way. The service the minute you walk in is friendly, patient, and welcoming. The salsa bar is well-stocked and flavorful. Coffee for while you wait, which honestly isn't long even when it's busy. The turnover on tables is fast because the food comes out hot and fresh, you can't stop eating The cuban tacos!!! Wow - really couldn't have told you the difference between these and actual meat tacos. Juicier than most and definitely more flavorful than any other vegetarian option I've ever had. The Freida tacos were alright - a little blander than I had hoped and wasn't trying to be anything other than a veg taco. Personally, get the Cuban tacos. You won't regret it. Promise. Salud, Tumerico!

    Menu, which changes daily
    Jessica H.

    From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly, and asked if this was our first visit. The employee explained to us that the menu changes daily and everything is vegan or vegetarian. We'd been impressed that Guy Fierri ate here, and the chef is award winning, so we were really excited. Absolutely everything looked amazing, and it was hard to decide what to eat. Then a staffer walked by with food for another table and called out to us which dishes they were! That helped me decide on the Frida Khalo tostadas. My party included two people who haven't eaten at a lot of vegetarian restaurants, and they were very impressed. We all loved our food, it was beautifully presented, and the portions were huge. We also enjoyed the chocolate tees leches cake! This place is doing such an amazing job and I'd recommend to anyone, plant-based or not.

    Mayu Z.

    Delcious!!!! This is vegetarian restaurant is excellent in taste! I got the jackfruit tacos and they were ammmmazing! I am not vegetarian, and I couldn't tell this was jackfruit! The menu is always changing but there is a good selection to choose from. The staff was very friendly and helpful! I also bought some sage while I was there!

    Ropa viejo
    Clare M.

    LOVE Tumerico! Everything is always delicious They are good about asking if vegan or vegetarian to accommodate.

    Nancy F.

    They have expanded the restaurant since the last time I was there. There's 3 big rooms for dining, a salsa bar, and 2 self serve water stations. There's also desserts, and gifts available. I tried the special coconut curry. It was sautéed vegetables with yellow curry a with a side of beans and rice. It was good and plenty of food. Service was great. Very friendly and quick. Parking is tough in front of the restaurant but there's parking across the street.

    Cuban and al pastor tacos
    Sabrina H.

    Finally made a trip out to Tucson and I have been wanting to try this vegetarian spot ever since it was ranked number 1 restaurant in the USA by Yelp in 2024. My friend ordered the cuban tacos and I got the al pastor (without cheese) - both so delicious and flavorful! We couldn't even tell it was all plant-based. The rice that it came with was good as well. Truly a gem and the workers were all so nice. Would come back to try other menu items.

    Paula P.

    I was really excited to try this spot when it popped up on my search. I was out with my dogs and looking for a dog friendly spot- I was surprised when they said I could sit anywhere with them. The dining area is quite large with multiple rooms. The woman helping me order was super friendly and explained the menu very well. I ordered the tamale plate off their regular menu. The tamale was moist and spicy! The greens had such a great texture and the beans were some of the best I've had. They also have a salsa bar with 4 salsas of varying spices.

    Ella L.

    Turmerico is such a gem in Tucson's food scene. I haven't been in a while since it's a bit of a schlep for me, but every time I do go, it's fantastic. The food is fresh, truly healthy, plant-based, and the portions are very generous. The staff is always kind and gracious, and the whole place has a relaxed, casual vibe--nothing pretentious. I do miss some of the variety of bowls they used to offer. Since I'm not big on "fake" meat (though the jackfruit is actually really good), I went with the veggie curry bowl, and it was absolutely delicious. My husband and daughter, who usually prefer the real meat, each chose a different jackfruit burrito, and they both really liked their dishes. And the chips and guac are not to be missed!

    JP P.

    As a Yelp Elite who is constantly chasing down plant-forward gems, I genuinely cannot believe I haven't written about Tumerico yet. This place is a staple for me. A regular. A comfort spot. And every single time, it delivers. Led by an award-winning chef (and no, this isn't even her only concept -- which makes it even more impressive), Tumerico is fully plant-based, vegetarian, and wildly vegan-friendly in a way that feels intentional, not trendy. Nothing feels like an afterthought here. It's creative, flavorful, and satisfying in a way that even non-vegans would appreciate. Let's talk tacos. We had the Cuban and the al pastor -- both completely vegan -- topped with this dreamy cashew crema that just ties everything together. Savory, layered, balanced. You don't miss a single thing. Add in a solid salsa bar and you're building bites exactly how you want them. And the lattes? Generous. Like actually generous. Around $6 and you're getting full, flavorful cups -- matcha, horchata lattes, spicy options, creative twists. Not watered down. Not tiny. They don't skimp. They've also got a rotating selection of vegan bakery treats that make it way too easy to justify "just one more thing." The vibe is unfussy, colorful, community-driven -- the kind of place where you can pop in for a casual lunch, bring a friend who "doesn't usually do vegan," or sit solo with a latte and feel completely at home. Tumerico isn't trying to prove anything. It just quietly serves some of the best plant-based food in Tucson. Five stars. Always.

    Salma Hayek burrito with Horchata in the upper right corner.
    Paula B.

    We were 8 hungry runners and we all loved our meals. The service is very fast and efficient. They took our order when we walked in and we found lots of seating options even for our large group on a Saturday at 6pm. The place is comfortable and very spread out without it feeling like everyone is seating on top of each other. I ordered the Salma Hayek burrito (as did three others) and it was delicious. I loved the rice and beans and salad also. I also had the horchata and wished I had gotten one to go.

    The Cuban tacos
    Erika H.

    It's crazy that this restaurant has been open for 12 years and we had not visited before!! I have to say this is by far one of favorite Mexican places to eat now. The food was delicious and fresh. The service was fast and super friendly. Will definitely be back to try something new and bring family and relatives. My husband loved that there was FREE COFFEE..... lol

    Frida Kahlo Tostadas (so good)
    Kate M.

    "This doesn't even taste like vegan. It just tastes good." -- my meat-eating mother-in-law said it best. We loved our lunch at Tumerico in Tucson -- it was delicious, interesting, and left us feeling satisfied without feeling heavy. The menu is entirely vegan, with options to add cheese (and eggs at breakfast), which makes it easy for mixed-diet groups. We tried the cactus tacos, Cuban taco (jackfruit), and the Frida Kahlo tostadas -- which were the clear winner at our table, especially the crispy, veggie-loaded tostada. So flavorful and satisfying. The house-made horchata and turmeric lemonade were both excellent, the guacamole was delicious, and the salsa bar is a great bonus. Friendly staff, quick service, and chips + guac arrived almost immediately. We'd definitely go back.

    Carrot cake
    Yelena R.

    Enjoyed lunch here today. The only issue is it gets super loud so it is very difficult to carry a conversation The staff is very friendly and the restaurant is very clean. My food was delicious... I can't stand it when the bathroom doesn't have a hook for my bag....

    Carnitas and Tacos. Delicious!

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    Outstanding! Love the jackfruit Cuban Tacos and the vibe of this restaurant. Staff here are so friendly and always happy to serve.

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    Ask the Community - Tumerico

    Do we need reservations for 2 for Friday, 7/18?

    No you do not need reservations! You order at the counter and they give you a number then find a table and they will bring your food out!

    Does this restaurant have real meat options (beef, chicken, pork and/or fish)?

    They do not

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    Where are dogs allowed? Is there a patio? How many tables are dog friendly?

    Puede pedir que les pongan mesa afuera. Igual los perros si son permitidos dentro del restaurante. Aman a los perros. Yo he ido con el mio.

    Is there a liquor license and if not, can I BYOB!?

    I don't believe so! I don't know with 100% certainty, but they don't sell alcohol and I've never seen anyone drinking.

    Do you serve breakfast all day?

    Not really. If they have ingredients for something later in the day, they will sometimes make it. But, in my experience, this is hit or miss.

    How well is the sanitation, especially during this pandemic?

    Visited the restaurant couple of days and I feel they were taking good care maintaining the precautions due to covid. The restaurant was very clean, , staff and patrons were wearing masks and tables were cleaned after the table was used.

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Yup almost anything can be made gluten free with a corn tortilla or even no tortilla. They are very mindful of all allergies

    What kind of prices ? Do they have lunch specials?

    Very reasonable pricing. Menus change daily, so every day is special.

    Is Tumerico large enough to accommodate a party of 9 or 10? I don't want to overwhelm or take up all the tables.

    Yes, Wendy would be happy to serve. We hosted a 25 person event there and she is delightful to work with.

    When is the brunch menu available?

    The brunch menu is available every day upon opening.

    Assuming this is mostly a lunch place?

    This place is for breakfast lunch and dinner!! Breakfast is awesome! Dinner is only on weekends sadly.

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    Tesoro Latin Kitchen & Cantina

    Tesoro Latin Kitchen & Cantina

    3.7
    (155 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    This place is a bomb to come here ! Food is good n there's always Entertainment here Thursday…read morethru Sunday. Tonight is Suerte musical. great band n it's already packed. Look up their schedule n they have pretty much everything lined up good to entertainment. .

    Celebrating a 90th birthday. This place helped to make it special…read more Came in on a Sunday night. On Sunday they have a mariachi band from 6 to 8. That was even more special as the birthday gal loves mariachi. They were good. Despite hosting a wedding reception that took a good portion of the restaurant, our service was excellent. Never felt neglected or forgotten. Drinks and chips came quickly. The drinks were reasonable and not watered down. I had a Tesoro margarita. It was spot on. A mixed drink was ordered and so was Modelo on draft. Love the full bar. When it came to the food there was a delay caused by our party. Many good selections, we took a while to order. Despite that our food still came up timely. Every one was served at the same time and everything was the perfect temp. It was nicely presented and tasted just as good. Even the hard to please were pleased. Generous portions. Great taste. It was fun listening to the mariachi and watching people dance and have a good time. Far as desert. Who had room. Still the to go flan was excellent once eaten. I would definitely consider coming here any time for happy hour. For dinner. Or. To celebrate any occasion. It was a good time.

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    Table side Rosemary
    Table side Rosemary
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    Chips n salsa
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    Villa Peru

    Villa Peru

    4.2
    (343 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    We took my MIL here for her birthday, and it was fantastic! It's super easy to book a reservation…read morethrough OpenTable, and the service was fantastic! The food came out relatively quickly and tasted delicious. It's definitely a "special occasion" type of restaurant, but it's so worth it!

    Made a yelp account just to write this review. Terrible overall experience on Valentine's Day. We…read moremade a reservation a month in advance just to wait 30-40 min for a table because they were "over booked". We were not offered bar seating as an alternative but others after us were offered and seated right away. As we waited for our table other couples were getting complimentary drinks but none were offered to us even though we were waiting longer. When we got frustrated enough to speak with the hostess seeing that other people were seated for tables that arrived long after us we noted that we should be seated as it was well past our reservation time. They said we can sit at the bar but in fact had a table open. When we pointed that out they said that table was for the first couple to arrive which was in fact us. When we noted that they seemed confused but looked at their sheet of names and had no rhyme or reason to the order they were sitting people. Finally we get seated, food was changed last minute to a pre fixed menu with high price. We paid $260 for food that tasted like it cost $30!! Tables beside us were complaining about the food as well, over cooked and rushed. Plates were taken off our table before we were done with them and service was rushed and unprofessional. We have been trying to go here due to high reviews however I strongly recommend not going. In fact, the steak house next door has much better service and food combined for same price. 10/10 do not recommend if I could give 0 stars I would. Please improve not only your service but the quality of food you present to your customers especially for that high of a price tag!

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    Rainbow Room
    Arroz seafood dish split onto two plates
    Arroz seafood dish split onto two plates
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    Casa Madre

    Casa Madre

    4.9
    (61 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    I randomly found this while searching online for local restaurants in Tucson. Upon finding it, I…read morewas so excited to try it out and immediately made reservations a couple weeks out. Once my husband and I arrived, at 7 o'clock on a Friday a couple weeks ago, we were sat immediately. I ordered a Horchata, I found their take on it, refreshing and unique. The pistachio coconut rim was so different, but good! I ordered the chef board appetizer ,which comes out looking like a work of art. I believe there were four different cheeses/spreads, and multiple arrays of fruits and sides. I loved it! My husband liked his pork belly appetizer too. Our meals were both phenomenal, with my husband, choosing the salmon dish and I had the chicken piccata dish. Fries taste fresh and had the perfect crisp tothem., well, though I didn't expect the olives with my entree, they really helped him make the dish! Even the leftover was amazing. My only complaint from this visit was the $14 curry I ordered which was severely lacking. I love curry and order it often at different places. This one could've used more flavor, and I really wish it would've had more than just potatoes in it. I definitely took it home to work on it. This place is pretty pricey , and boosts are very small menu, but they did have some nightly specials to also order from. It's extremely small with only six tables maybe, but there is a covered and enclosed patio as well!

    The first time we went to Casa Madre was amazing! The food was absolutely delicious and I had my…read morefavorite cocktail of all time there. We've eaten a lot of food and had a lot of cocktails over the years and honestly this is one of the greatest meals we had. Though it's small the atmosphere was fun and yet still felt private. However that didn't stop us from pushing our table together with the couple next to us even though we didn't know them....we couldn't ignore each other's oooing and ahhhing about the food and so we decided to join tables and order every single dessert to share! So not only do we have a great meal , but we made new friends! The service was fantastic. We wanted to go back for a special occasion but unfortunately they had to unexpectedly close for the evening. However they let us know about the issue and we're looking forward to going back another time.

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    Pickled turnip martini
    Pickled turnip martini
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    Grilled and Chilled Shrimp Cocktail
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    Entrance- no sign just yet
    BOCA by Chef Maria Mazon

    BOCA by Chef Maria Mazon

    3.4
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Wish I could give 10 stars. Boca has been on our list to try for a while but we hadn't managed to…read moreget over there from the east side yet. We saw Chef Maria win FlavorTown Food Fights on TV tonight, and decided it was time to make it happen. Needless to say we came in with very high expectations and hoping the tacos lived up to the hype. The food and service both completely blew us away. I may never be able to eat an average taco again. We will absolutely be back. Boca is genuinely dog friendly, not just dog tolerant. We were immediately offered a dog bowl of water, and there plenty of scritches and kind words throughout the evening. The carne asada dog bowl was a big hit and they brought it quickly. Dont skip the chips and salsa. The tortillas are made fresh at the tortilleria next door, and the chips are fried fresh to order. They come with a flight of salsa in 8 unique varied flavors. Every taco we tried was amazing and we can't wait to go back and try some others. There are so many unique options. The mole was heavenly and the a Al Pastor was tender and flavorful. The Barbacoa and Puerco verde also didn't disappoint. When you go, be sure to try one of your tacos Vampiro style. They also have some unique and delicious sounding vegetarian options which we will be trying next time. Best of all, the prices are incredibly reasonable. Tacos range from 5 to 7 bucks a piece. I struggled to finish 3.

    Friendly servers, the best salsas I have ever had, amazing margaritas, and even better tacos…read more I love that they have an outdoor patio that is dog friendly! Such a great spot. And if you're lucky, you get to meet a Chef Maria herself! Always loved her on Top Chef. I may be a bit biased because my husband proposed to me here. Chef Maria cheered for us and brought out drinks to celebrate. He even surprised me with a pug baby, who is now named Chef Maria. Boca will always have a special place in our hearts!!

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    Salsa hotter than your wife!
    Salsa hotter than your wife!
    Shredded pork taco, Boca Balls
    Shredded pork taco, Boca Balls
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