Best restaurants for 10 cuisines in Tucson
America is often described as a melting pot—a place where different cultures have come together over the centuries to form a new set of customs while maintaining the ones their ancestors have long held dear. For a lot of cultures, a major part of their identity is food.
Walk down any main street in the United States and you're likely to see the cuisines of many countries that, despite being nowhere near each other on the globe, are sitting side by side. You could start in Egypt with some falafel, get a taste of Taiwan with a cup of bubble tea next door, pick up a side of fries at an old-fashioned American diner down the block, and finish it off with sopaipillas from the Mexican restaurant in town.
Of course, we all have our favorite dishes: a juicy cheeseburger from a local pub, a savory bowl of tempura udon at a beloved Japanese restaurant, or some chicken tikka masala from your nearby Indian spot. But maybe you're looking to get out of your comfort zone a little, whether to try a different restaurant that has your favorite food or to taste a new type of cuisine entirely. To help point you in the right direction, Stacker compiled a list of the best restaurants for 10 cuisines in Tucson using data from Yelp. The cuisines included were based on research from Grand Canyon University on the most popular cuisines across U.S. cities.
Read on to find out if your favorite restaurant made the cut and to get inspired for your next dinner out.
Note: The images in this article depict each cuisine and do not necessarily reflect dishes served at each restaurant.
American: Raptor Canyon Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (152 reviews)
- Address: 75 E Pennington St Tucson, AZ 85701
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
Chinese: Asian Spice
- Rating: 4.5/5 (390 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7850 N Silverbell Rd Ste 144 Tucson, AZ 85743
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
Greek: Turkish Kebab House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 810 E University Bldv Tucson, AZ 85719
- Categories: Turkish, Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
Indian: Bombolé
- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 N Stone Ave Tucson, AZ 85701
- Categories: Indian, Honduran, Empanadas
- Read more on Yelp
Italian: Nate's Italian Kitchen & CheeseSteaks
- Rating: 4.5/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7074 E Golflinks Rd Ste 50 Tucson, AZ 85730
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
Japanese: O Sushi Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4689 E Speedway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85712
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
Korean: Oh My Chicken
- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5870 E Broadway Blvd Ste 552 Tucson, AZ 85711
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Korean, New American
- Read more on Yelp
Mexican: Taco Rico
- Rating: 5.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4499 W Ina Rd Tucson, AZ 85741
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
Thai: Lemongrass
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 344 N 4th Ave Tucson, AZ 85705
- Categories: Organic Stores, Thai, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp
Vietnamese: Banhdicted
- Rating: 4.5/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1980 W Orange Grove Rd Ste 180 Tucson, AZ 85704
- Categories: Sandwiches, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 332 metros.
