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17 best restaurants in Tucson, according to Yelp

  • Dec 4, 2017
  • Dec 4, 2017 Updated Feb 6, 2018

These are the best spots to grab a bite to eat. At least, that's according to Yelp reviews. 

Five-star restaurants in Tucson

Basing your dining choices on Yelp reviews can be risky. You don't know how many of the reviews were done by friends of the owners or how many were made by exes of the owners.

But we decided to take a look anyway. The restaurants that made this list had to have more than two reviews and they had to have at least two reviews in 2017. A lot could have changed in a year. We supplied the most recent reviews here.

We included addresses and phone numbers when available. Since many are food trucks, there's no guarantee they will be at the same spot tomorrow. The restaurants are not listed in any particular order.

Urban Fresh

73 E. Pennington St.

520-792-9355

Read Ia M.'s review of Urban Fresh on Yelp Read Adrianne J.'s review of Urban Fresh on Yelp Read Sara Y.'s review of Urban Fresh on Yelp Read L. D.'s review of Urban Fresh on Yelp

Tumerico Vegetarian Food

Cafe Tumerico downtown

Chef/owner Wendy Garcia is opening a mini Tumerico at 402 E. Fourth St. It’s a grab-and-go spot that she envisions will become something like a community center including offering family yoga classes.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Tumerico Vegetarian Food

2526 E. Sixth St.

520-270-2055

Read Stephanie H.'s review of Tumerico Vegetarian Food on Yelp Read Stephanie B.'s review of Tumerico Vegetarian Food on Yelp Read Allie M.'s review of Tumerico Vegetarian Food on Yelp Read Liz D.'s review of Tumerico Vegetarian Food on Yelp

Holy Smokin Butts BBQ

Yummo

Smoked brisket is a big draw at the month-old Holy Smokin’ Butts BBQ on South Wilmot Road.

Courtesy Holy Smokin’ Butts BBQ via Facebook

Holy Smokin Butts BBQ

1104 S. Wilmot Road

520-329-3088

Read Mark B.'s review of Holy Smokin Butts BBQ on Yelp Read Cindy N.'s review of Holy Smokin Butts BBQ on Yelp Read Dan D.'s review of Holy Smokin Butts BBQ on Yelp Read Ashlee V.'s review of Holy Smokin Butts BBQ on Yelp

Barista del Barrio

Barrista del Barrio

Barista del Barrio is set up on the patio of an office building, shaded by a tall leafy tree. 

Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

Barista Del Barrio

1002 N. Grande Ave.

520-244-5285

Read Jonathan P.'s review of Barista Del Barrio on Yelp Read Lauren G.'s review of Barista Del Barrio on Yelp Read Marta P.'s review of Barista Del Barrio on Yelp Read Raina C.'s review of Barista Del Barrio on Yelp

Anello

Anello outside

Anello. No sign, but here's a clue: It's right next to Crooked Tooth brewery and down the street from Royal Room, which opens this month. 

Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

Anello

222 E. Sixth St.

Read Nancy F.'s review of Anello on Yelp Read Amanda P.'s review of Anello on Yelp Read Karen M.'s review of Anello on Yelp Read Amanda S.'s review of Anello on Yelp

Sushi Cortaro on River

Sushi Cortaro on River

The sushi and sashimi combo during lunch almost brought me to tears, it was so well done. 

Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

Sushi Cortaro on River

75 W. River Road, Ste. 181

520-888-1886

Read Armando R.'s review of Sushi Cortaro On River on Yelp Read Karissa G.'s review of Sushi Cortaro On River on Yelp Read Celycia Q.'s review of Sushi Cortaro On River on Yelp Read Paige A.'s review of Sushi Cortaro On River on Yelp

BBQ Rush - Texas Style Restaurant

5151 S. Country Club Road

520-841-4527

Read Honest P.'s review of BBQ Rush - Texas Style Restaurant on Yelp Read Chuck D.'s review of BBQ Rush - Texas Style Restaurant on Yelp Read Jolinda B.'s review of BBQ Rush - Texas Style Restaurant on Yelp Read Joseph T.'s review of BBQ Rush - Texas Style Restaurant on Yelp

El Perro Loco

3051 Country Club Road

520-272-0229

Read Eva S.'s review of El Perro Loco on Yelp Read Ana L.'s review of El Perro Loco on Yelp Read Shane S.'s review of El Perro Loco on Yelp Read Robert P.'s review of El Perro Loco on Yelp

Memo Falafel

901 E. First St.

520-312-3785

Read Five S.'s review of Memo Falafel on Yelp Read Kerri P.'s review of Memo Falafel on Yelp Read Ahmad Q.'s review of Memo Falafel on Yelp Read Mohammed A.'s review of Memo Falafel on Yelp

Wok's Restaurant To Go

5526 E. Grant Road

520-300-5256

Read Jason L.'s review of Wok's Restaurant To Go on Yelp Read Clifford D.'s review of Wok's Restaurant To Go on Yelp Read Joshua C.'s review of Wok's Restaurant To Go on Yelp Read Nick L.'s review of Wok's Restaurant To Go on Yelp

Mr. Baja Fish

Mr. Baja Fish

Chicken enchiladas, refried beans and rice at Mr. Baja Fish.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Mr. Baja Fish

405 E. Wetmore Road

520-203-8492

Read Tricia V.'s review of Mr. Baja Fish on Yelp Read Rudy S.'s review of Mr. Baja Fish on Yelp Read Joey A.'s review of Mr. Baja Fish on Yelp Read Jo S.'s review of Mr. Baja Fish on Yelp

La Carreta del Rorro

6353 N. Camino De La Tierra

520-272-6064

Read Sirius B.'s review of La Carreta del Rorro on Yelp Read Lee B.'s review of La Carreta del Rorro on Yelp Read Lynn J.'s review of La Carreta del Rorro on Yelp Read Mike X.'s review of La Carreta del Rorro on Yelp

La Palma Mariscos Y Mas

Taco quesadilla at Cocteleria La Palma

It's a little looser than a quesadilla but a little cheesier than your typical taco: the taco quesadilla, $5.50, at the Cocteleria La Palma Mariscos y Mas food truck on the northeast corner of South Sixth Avenue and 22nd Street.

Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

La Palma Mariscos Y Mas

22nd Street and Sixth Avenue

520-270-4067

Read Alicia H.'s review of La Palma Mariscos Y Mas on Yelp Read Martin V.'s review of La Palma Mariscos Y Mas on Yelp

Other reviews were 2016 or earlier.

Carniceria El Vaquero

2023 Craycroft Road

520-790-9090

Read A C.'s review of Carniceria El Vaquero on Yelp Read Lillian A.'s review of Carniceria El Vaquero on Yelp Read Mike Y.'s review of Carniceria El Vaquero on Yelp Read Jay A.'s review of Carniceria El Vaquero on Yelp

Tacos De Cabeza

Sesos at Tacos de Cabeza

Up front, you've got your sesos (cow brains, duh) for $2. The cabeza head meat and the paladar mouth meat are in the back. 

Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

Tacos De Cabeza

5231 S. 12th Ave.

520-312-9328

Read Kurt P.'s review of Tacos De Cabeza on Yelp Read Franco T.'s review of Tacos De Cabeza on Yelp

Other reviews were in 2016 or earlier.

AJ’s Famous Hollywood Hot Dogs

241 N. Stone Ave.

520-245-0859

Read Fern Q.'s review of AJ's Famous Hollywood Hot Dogs on Yelp Read Melissa B.'s review of AJ's Famous Hollywood Hot Dogs on Yelp Read Janice B.'s review of AJ's Famous Hollywood Hot Dogs on Yelp Read Justin C.'s review of AJ's Famous Hollywood Hot Dogs on Yelp

Papa Mike’s Homemade Jerky

150 S. Camino Seco, Ste. 114

928-965-7356

Read Mia C.'s review of Papa Mike's Homemade Jerky on Yelp Read Sarah S.'s review of Papa Mike's Homemade Jerky on Yelp

Other reviews were in 2016 or earlier.

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