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    Tumerico

    4.8 (1.5k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Trendy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    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! - Two plates of Mexican cuisine featuring rice, refried beans, tacos with meat, and side salads, accompanied by multiple small cups of sauces and lemon wedges.
    Julio V.

    Yup this place lives up to the hype! I'm a meat eater but would not mind coming back to this restaurant over and over again! They greet you with a smile and are happy to walk you through the entire menu as you wait to order. They have all the classic Mexican dishes, but vegetarian. We got the carnitas and some tacos. Everything was delicious and fresh, but the carnitas were fire!! I could eat that all day. The tortillas were great and the salsas paired well with all the food. We also enjoyed their pressed beet juice. Overall an amazing restaurant with great character and delicious food! A must try.

    Ropa viejo
    Clare M.

    Come here all the time! Recently brought some folks who had never been here before. And absolutely loved it. Everything is so clean and fresh. Everything is vegetarian with vegan options. I highly recommend the ropa dish. The curry dish is also really good. When they have the Ethiopian platter definitely get that!

    Spinach salad, Beans, rice.   delicious. - A close-up image showing shredded beef, seasoned rice, and a mixed vegetable salad with carrots, cabbage, and greens.
    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.

    Connie G.

    Another fantastic meal in Tucson. This was an unplanned stop as I was driving east on 6th Street and saw this place. It had been on my bucket list. So many good things about this place: service was fast, friendly and very helpful. The food came out fast and was beautifully presented. All the colors popped out. The mole was sweet and spicy and the black beans perfectly prepared. I ordered my food to go and was allowed to eat from the salsa bar and drink water while I waited. The place was busy for a Friday afternoon. I also enjoyed the wall murals. Music wasn't too loud.

    Travis M.

    This place is wonderful. No wait service was the only issue for us, but a small one. Food was high quality and delicious. The portion size was worth the price. Clean bathrooms. Ample parking. Kind employees. They allowed are well-behaved dog to sit under our table. Great salsa bar. We're thrilled that we have a second vegan option in Tucson. Highly recommended for plant-based eaters and others.

    Tamales
    Kris L.

    I enjoyed the tamales which came with salad, beans, golden rice and the salsa bar which had 5 different salsas plus pickled jalapeños. The meal was very large and I was quite full, could easily have split this with someone if we added a side. It is counter service and there is a case with several desserts to choose from as well. I will plan to come back to try other items when I am in town.

    Sonoran Bbq
    Roo F.

    I have been excited to go to Tumerjco for years and finally got to go to have lunch. Extensive menu with lots of specials, self serve water and coffee. Busy, bustling space with efficient service. We had chorizo with potato plate and I got the Sonoran barbecue plate. The chorizo with potato plate was totally fine, there were not any specific stand out flavors, everything just kinda mushed together. The Sonoran barbecue plate was also fine, beans and rice were totally flavorless but the plant based meat was interesting, nothing was bad however it was all very uniform with no variation to flavor or texture. The servings are large and lasted two meals.

    Jennie T.

    Tumerico has earned the honor of being called the #1 place to eat in the country. I was invited to eat here for an early lunch, where I ordered tacos that came with salad, rice and beans. Unfortunately, I forgot exactly which tacos I picked they were, but the cashier was nice enough to give me two different ones after I mentioned that I'm not a big fan of spicy food. That was a good choice, because the one with brown meat was my first choice and that was much spicer between the two. The green one, I devoured, loving its mild taste. I was happy that this Latin restaurant had options that sensitive diners like myself could enjoy. I was also gifted with complimentary appetizers, including chips with salsa & guac, along with a bowl of soup. I also tried their Tumerico lemonade that had a little kick of spice than a normal lemonade; I enjoyed it way more than I expected. It's the type of drink that taste better as you consume it, and I was tempted to buy another to take home. The dining area didn't feel cramped at all, and there was a station for more sauces we could put on our food. Of course, I didn't indulge, but the option was nice. There were two gender-neutral bathrooms, which is where I noticed that the walls were covered in paintings for sale. Throughout the restaurant, there were an array of local paintings that guests could pay for; my friends chose one off the wall and all they had to do was pay through Venmo and show the cashier that they were keeping the item before leaving. That's a great way to increase business and support artists in Tucson. I would definitely come here again for its delicious, authentic Latin cuisine, along with their excellent customer service.

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    Amazing service, friendly, and the food is so flavorful!!! It never disappoints, I'm always impressed by how good it is.

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    This place is the go to place for vegans in Tucson. Great healthy food and a welcoming atmosphere.

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    I expected better tasting food the the price I paid. I had a take out and it was ready when I arrived. Veg selection was poor.

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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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    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… Read more

    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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    Aspasia - H3. Samosa

    Aspasia

    (127 reviews)

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    Palo Verde

    Returning after about a year with out of town visitors for our last dinner before they head home…read moretomorrow. It seemed like the menu had been updated with more and improved selections. We ordered drinks and studied the menu some and put in orders for the Aspasia and hummus plates along with the big (we had no idea it was that big) family mix grill and chicken and beef shawarma. We received the Aspasia plate first and it was delicious! The kibbeh was so good but so was everything else. The mixed grill plate was awesome. The hummus and baba ghanoush were incredible. I don't think I can get enough superlatives into this write up to fully convey not only how good this food is but also how authentic it all was. Of course our server timed all the deliveries to our table so that everything came out correctly and at the right time. The inside of the restaurant is actually a big room, sparsely decorated with simple tables and chairs but again it added to the charm and authenticity of the cafes from the Middle East region. There is no other place in Tucson like this and I highly recommend this to you to go and try. There is plenty here to try and enjoy.

    Tried this spot on a whim and was happy to try it! Small seating inside, they have a display of all…read morethe desserts & sweets. Started off with the hummus, it was fine! The bread that is given with the hummus is very thin & they only give you 4 pieces so it went very fast. They charged $2 for 4 more pieces. For the family platter mix we got ($70) it came with chicken, lamb and tenderloin (unfortunately they ran out of tenderloin). The meats were easily the best part of the meal. Full of flavor & really well seasoned. It sits upon a gigantic pile of rice which we did not finish. Rice was fine. Overall service was very pleasant. The food was overall good, and portion sizes were nice for a group of 4. Glad we came.

    Noodleholics - Taiwanese beef noodle

    Noodleholics

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    Palo Verde

    We got the Wonton Noodle Soup, two variations of the Guilin Noodles, and the Guilin Chicken Rice…read more All of the items are solid and there isn't much to critique about, other than the chicken and the rice not being the same temperature (though that's normal). It's not going to be the best you ever had in your life, and if you've been to Southern China, you're not going to be blown away. HOWEVER, it is the homemade taste that makes it good. It doesn't feel like any other restaurant, it feels like you are at somebody's house. Here's the thing, I came in expecting the usual Chinese food affair, but I left genuinely surprised and impressed. This restaurants specializes in Southern Chinese food, which is different from other regions. I am so happy this restaurant and its chains helps the cuisine gain exposure and adds depth to Chinese food in general. Even better, the menu is laid out in a way that it is easy to understand: gluten-free options, allergies, and spice level. The service was great. All though it isn't a "full" sit-down restaurant, everybody there seemed to know the menu well and was happy to be there. As a Cantonese person, it was nice hearing my language being spoken in the kitchen. The restaurant itself was immaculately clean and very modern. We came during early dinner time so the parking lot was near empty and easy to park. Overall, if you've never had Southern Chinese food or are looking for something more authentic than classic Chinese takeaway, definitely check out this location. The cherry on top are the big portion sizes and the price.

    I met my friend here for lunch, wow so much flavor and the amount is unreal. I will have lunch for…read moretomorrow too. The service was great, the people were authentic, and the food was awesome. With the construction going on into a little hard to get in here, but it's worth it.

    Govindas Natural Foods Buffet - Yummy and healthy and cooked with love!

    Govindas Natural Foods Buffet

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    Hedrick Acres

    I read other Yelp review ls before coming here and they were so helpful. I knew to follow the signs…read morefor Govindas, navigate through the gift shop, then beeline for the cashier to pay before getting my tray and plate. I knew the drinks cost extra, but the reverse osmosis water was included. I also knew to get a new plate when I went back for seconds. I also knew there was a koi pond and aviary on the property. My mom and I were on a girls trip and we enjoy eating healthfully whenever we can. That's not to say we don't also love desserts! We heard this place was vegetarian and were intrigued. Walking in from the parking lot, we were struck at how beautiful the whole temple/grounds were. Beautiful art/water features and statues. The food changes daily, I believe, but on our visit there was a salad bar (with spinach and lettuce options, shredded carrot, cucumber, two kinds of sprouts, chickpeas, grape tomatoes, and zucchini- also don't miss the delicious dressings! I got seconds on salad so I could try multiple dressings!). There was also brown rice and yellow rice options, steamed veggies and curry veggies, coconut chutney, chowmein, and vegan pizza. Oh and rice pudding and halva. Everything was simple and delicious. They have signs on the table about the food being prepared with the utmost cleanliness and love and I believe it. We sat inside (even though the courtyard was beautiful, it was still a bit sunny). Inside they were playing pan flute music and there was the gentle gurgle of a water feature and large crystals lining the wall. Heck yeah! After dinner we wandered around the grounds, admiring everything. I particularly enjoyed seeing Sufi the white turkey, and the peacocks, the pheasants, and the parrots! They were all adorable and seemed happy. The koi pond was also very zen and beautiful. I would definitely recommend this spot with the caveat that it's not for everyone- you have to go in with the knowledge you're eating simply, and all vegetarian, and you're entering a space where others live and worship. For the price, this was a great bargain. I'd love to visit again one day!

    Govindas has one of the best patios in town especially on a really lovely weather day…read more It's a natural food buffet focused on good for you foods made fresh and often a vegan only day. The salad buffet section is my favorite salad to eat out because clearly I get to customize it but I love the dressings housemade. The buffet changes daily offering soups, salads, breads, pastas and more. There is more limited indoor seating but plenty outside. When supporting this business you get to support the community that is behind this beautiful space. Service is incredibly kind and helpful. After or before eating, you can explore the pond filled with massive fish that are bright and view the birds that include species like peacocks. All you can eat, desserts available too.

    Tumerico - vegan - Updated May 2026

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