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Tumerico

4.8 (1.5k reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Poblano Burrito
Brian B.

Charming, colorful midtown eatery with full, colorful, healthful plates heaped with hand- crafted dishes. Constantly evolving menu with new, flavor-filled options with every visit. Beans, rice and salad are on point and compliment the entree. Free coffee and soup - unheard of today!!! Staff were attentive, kind and all seemed happy to work there. Love this place

Overwhelming menu but the staff helps with your selection(s)
Pamela L.

Last year for 2025, Tucson took six coveted spots on Yelp's 100 Best Places to Eat in 2025. This year there is only one spot at #32 and it goes to Tumerico, a vegan place. You bet your ass I am going to check it out on this Taco Tuesday. Okay, the guy that greets you welcomes every customer with wide open arms. I mean, never ever have I ever met someone that awesome!!!! He walked us through the menu that seemed to have a hundred plus items. We were so overwhelmed. He told us his favorite and that is what my son ordered. The guy took the time to ask what we were in the mood for. And as we were leaving he shouted goodbye all across the room. When someone is that happy, it's infectious. Here is what we ordered: - Chocohata (authentic Oaxacan chocolate) - Mesquite Latte - Frida Khalo Tostadas - Chile Relleno - Taco Plate Warning: portions are huge!! Everything is so fresh and delicious. Vegan at its best. I could not tell that I was not eating meat. I can see how it made it to the top 100. The hours on the business page is incorrect but I am too lazy to make the correction so make sure you look it up on Google.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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....

Spinach salad, Beans, rice.   delicious.
Holly S.

My work Holiday party gave us several places to choose from for dinner. I picked Tumerico, and once again this place did not disappoint. This was a to go order, and I ordered the Tumerico Burrito. (Tumerico vegan carnitas, garlic cilantro sauce, beans, rice, salsa, cashew cream, in a flour tortilla. with spinach salad on side.). The massive burrito was ah-may-zing! I am not vegan, but the complex flavors and seasonings in the burrito ...completely made me forget this was vegan! The spinach salad was most excellent s well, and left me wanting more. Tumerico has set the bar for vegan restaurants. Well thought out complex flavors to elevate Tumerico to the next level.

Carnitas and Tacos. Delicious!

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Tumerico serves a nice lunch. The menu changes daily depending upon what is available. Includes soup. I will eat there again.

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Is there a recommended non spicy regular menu option for someone that can't handle spicy(sadly)?

They have potato tacos which are awesome, and I like spicy and don't think things are spicy here. They have a Frida salad, jackfruit tacos or plates. I really like the Machaca, which is you know protein, peppers, and onions mixed with eggs . They… 

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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My truck accident case was resolved so quickly and professionally by United Attorney that I was amazed at their efficiency. Their attention to detail and dedication to securing the best outcome exceeded my expectations and gave me much-needed peace… 

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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Renee's Tucson - Chilies and Cream Pizza

Renee's Tucson

4.4(968 reviews)
5.7 mi
•$$
Takes reservations
Romantic vibe

I keep reading about this place, so my wife and I say to try here. We started with the homemade…read morefocaccia bread and decided to order the Motown Classic Pizza. Wow wow wow, the focaccia bread was fantastic. The pizza was super crispy on the bottom, just the way I like it. You can tell the fresh ingredients that they used. Because of the level of the food quality, this is not the cheapest place to eat however, it is absolutely fantastic and so tasty. We will be going back very soon.

I really wish this review could be about the pizza. Instead, we left before ever ordering because…read moreof how incredibly unwelcoming the experience was. We arrived at Renee's with our boys on a 90+ degree Arizona day, hot, hungry, and excited to celebrate them after their first flag football game. Instead of sitting down to enjoy a meal, we were told that families with children are only allowed to dine on the patio. Meanwhile, the air-conditioned dining room was completely empty. Not "almost full." Empty. I understand that businesses are allowed to have their own policies, but expecting families with young children to sit outside in 90+ degree heat while an empty, air-conditioned dining room sits right there is certainly a choice. And not a particularly welcoming one. Apparently, celebrating your kids after their first flag football game meant sweating through dinner on the patio while an entire empty dining room sat comfortably indoors. With the temperature over 90 degrees, that was not a reasonable option for our family. Needless to say, we left. Tucson has plenty of wonderful restaurants where families can celebrate, cool off, and enjoy a meal indoors without being limited to the patio simply because they brought their children. So no, I can't tell you whether the pizza is good. We never got that far. I can tell you the hospitality left a bad enough taste that we won't be back to find out

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Zoodles primavera with pesto + meatballs

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Nattha's Bann Thai Asian - Small hot/sour soup ($4) 4/2026

Nattha's Bann Thai Asian

4.5(193 reviews)
5.6 mi•Terra Del Sol
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Probably the best thai foid in Tucson! The prtions are huge!…read more We had 4 dishes. Panang curry was so good! If your're not use to heat make sure you say something. House Thai fried rice. You get pork chicken beef and shrimp in the house thai fried rice as well as chinese broccoli. Pad woon sen. If you never had this noodle dish, it's a must try! The dish is with glass noodles and I highly recomend this dish. Pad Ka Na Moo Krob. This is crispy pork belly with chinese broccoli and garlic. I really enjoyed this the sauce in this dish. My wife and i had this thai food left overs for 3 days! Please go and try it.

We stopped here after quickly looking for something in the area and were surprised with how good…read morethe Thai food is here. We ordered the papaya salad, drunken noodles, Pad Thai, and mango sticky rice. The papaya salad was bright and fresh. Great fresh flavor, a little citrus and spice. The Drunken noodles I ordered as a 3 out of 5 spiciness. It was very flavorful, perfect level of spice, not oily, with a nice Thai basil. The pad Thai was slightly sweet and nutty, plenty of protein, and was ordered at a spice 1, so there was no real spice to it. The mango sticky rice was perfectly cooked, mango was bright and fresh, and it had a lovely consistency. The portions were huge, the staff were very friendly, and the place was clean and well maintained. Definitely a place we will visit again.

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Falora - This was definitely my favorite- the Figaro- so good!

Falora

4.2(413 reviews)
0.6 mi•Broadmoor-Broadway Village
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Absolutely Worth the Drive!…read more We were visiting from West Phoenix and decided to try Falora Pizza, and I'm so glad we did! This place is definitely worth the drive. It's a smaller restaurant, but it's beautiful inside and has such a cozy, inviting atmosphere. The music was lovely, and the whole place had a really nice vibe. We ordered the Margherita pizza, Bianca pizza, Gnocchi, Piastra zucchini noodles, two sodas, and a Prosecco. Everything we tried was so good! The pizza crust was one of my favorite parts. It was cooked perfectly and had that nice little crunch without being too hard. The Margherita was delicious, and the Bianca was just as good. The Piastra zucchini noodles with house-made pesto, heirloom cherry tomatoes and spinach were AMAZING! I'm honestly still thinking about them. The Gnocchi with shiitake mushrooms, vegetable broth and ginger glaze was also delicious and something a little different. We had four dishes, drinks and Prosecco, and our total was under $99, which I thought was a great price for everything we enjoyed. I also thought it was really cool that when you check out, there's an option to claim a neighborhood reward through Cash App that can be used with participating local businesses or toward coming back to Falora. I love seeing ways to support local businesses and the neighborhood. Overall, we had such a great experience. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, delicious pizza and a crust that was cooked just right.

Oh my goodness, I forgot how much I miss woodfired pizza. I used to live in New Haven and this used…read moreto be my favoriteeee style of pizza. After grabbing a drink next door at Sidecar, I was pleased to see that Falora was open just a few steps away. It's a tiny place, but we were able to be sat immediately at the communal table. We ordered a couple of drinks and started with the butter pecan salad. This was so yummy. I loved the goat cheese and the apricot dressing. It was definitely a refreshing choice for this hot summer day. We also split a couple of pizzas: the marinara and the Margherita. Both of these were topped with fresh basil and the crust was perfect perfectly crispy. Like all woodfired pizza, it does have a little bit of a char to it, but I love that. Overall, the service here was great and I would definitely come back. It also looks like you can order pizza to go and take it to the cocktail lounge next door. There's plenty of parking here, but it does get packed on a Friday night. There's some outdoor seating but on a rainy night it can get pretty cramped inside.

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5 Points Market & Restaurant - The Hanger Steak, Potatoes, and Chimichurri

5 Points Market & Restaurant

4.3(798 reviews)
2.3 mi•Barrio Viejo
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Very cute spot with old school flavor, wood floors, brick wall, and globe lights on a busy food…read moreintersection under the Barrio arches with Ugly but Honestly Pizza, Forbes Meat and Cafe Desta Ethiopian. Food was solid, well prepared although bit pricey for entrees $36 for Salt Cod that has decent romesco but just middlin overall. 3.75/5 Burger was excellent. Vera Earl beef is just so tasty, special stamped milk bun yum, and the hand cut fries had a perfect crisp and still fluffy inside, $20 excellent buy 5/5 Fortunate to be able to cash in on some of the Chinese Chorizo (Festival) been reading about last few years, dumplings were delish in a firm yet delicate wrapper but just 3 in a Chile broth for $15...so that stuff really is as rare as I thought! Came for dinner Fri night 6P, it was really empty, 2 other tables, everyone was at Forbes Meat Co (as we walked in to check it out afterward). By end of night being last table we scored the 3 remaining cookies, on the house; 2 Chai & Chocolate Chip. They were crisp, buttery, very decadent. 5 Points been on my list for a year, definitely will try brunch next.

A must‑stop every time we're back in Tucson! Located along a main road in Barrio Viejo, 5 Points…read moreMarket & Restaurant is such a fun, lively space that effortlessly transitions from morning coffee runs to happy hour, date nights, girls' nights, live music, and everything in between. What I love most is how versatile it is. Whether you're looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, or just a place to hang out, it somehow does it all while still feeling cozy and welcoming. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed but still feels refined and thoughtfully curated. One of our favorites is the kale Caesar salad. Add a protein and it becomes the perfect meal. They also have a great cocktail selection, making it an easy happy hour choice. I've visited in the morning for coffee and had an equally great experience. The market portion is filled with specialty foods, local products, and unique finds that are fun to browse while you wait for a drink or table. A true Tucson gem and a place we'll continue coming back to whenever we're in town.

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5 Points Market & Restaurant - The cooking station & seating at the bar area

The cooking station & seating at the bar area

5 Points Market & Restaurant - Dinner burger   5 POINTS CHEESEBURGER 20  Vera Earl Burger $20,burger sauce, tallow smoked onions, dills,milk bun, house fries 5/5

Dinner burger 5 POINTS CHEESEBURGER 20 Vera Earl Burger $20,burger sauce, tallow smoked onions, dills,milk bun, house fries 5/5

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