Vegan-friendly
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American
Take-out
Mexican
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Small restaurant offering changing dishes written on a wall chalkboard: vegan tamales, tacos, chorizo, and such. Est. 2016 as vegan (or mostly vegan) then added cheese and egg. Gluten-free options. Open Tue 9:00am-3:00pm, Wed-Sat 9:00am-8:00pm, Sun 9:00am-3:00pm.
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144 Reviews
First Review by sandy
eaglenws
Points +533
GREAT Meal!! - Edit
We just went to Tumerico for the first time since moving to Tucson. My wife got the Breakfast Burrito and I got the Frida Kahlo Bowl. Both were excellent!! We will definitely be returning.
Read morePros: Most items are vegan, Very welcoming and friendly
Cons: None
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wayfaring_lass
Points +46
WOW! - Edit
This place is fantastic!!! Best Mexican food I've ever had. Whenever I visit family in Tucson, I make it a priority to go here at least once!
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AudreySaunders
Points +24
Cake that will make you cry! - Edit
We split the Cuban Tacos and the Frida Kahlo Tostadas and were absolutely blown away by our fresh, flavorful feast. Finally, Mexican food that wasn’t greasy and heavy! We also split a piece of Tres Leches cake and I nearly cried it was so delicious.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan dishes, Cheerful servers, Fast
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AprilCovington
Points +28
Healthy & DELICIOUS! - Edit
We were greeted by a friendly woman who helped us navigate the menu & gave us a rundown of items available to take home. You order upfront & then sit down to be served. The food is amazing! We’ll be back! 😋
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SirSully13
Points +125
Taco Tuesday! - Edit
My new taco Tuesday hang out ;)
Read moreThe Al Pastor was amazing, but a bit spicy for me. The Cuban tacos were just right!
Served with some salad and beans. I cant wait to come back!
Pros: Prices, Staff
Cons: Parking
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Geologue
Points +176
Keep going back! - Edit
Jackfruits in what appears to be a thousand different ways.
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nikoleclarke
Points +261
Too good to be true - Edit
This food was way too good. They seriously must practice magic. My partner's favorite dessert before transitioning to plant-based was tres leches cake, which I've never had. Tumerico had slices so we got one and 1) he said it's right on point, perfect taste, and 2) I LOVED IT. And our dinners were amazing. Honestly, I don't even love the city but Tumerico made it much better.
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Jeff81
Points +432
Great tasting food with a caveat - Edit
This is a nice vegan restaurant with a great outdoor seating area (4th Ave location). The indoor seating was closed due to covid. The food was delicious and came quickly. The caveat is that like many restaurants, they use a lot of oil when cooking. Even the salad had oil. In my younger days, this would not have been an issue, but now that I only cook oil-free at home, and my body has aged, I find that I can't eat food cooked with a lot of oil. If that is an issue for you, be careful. If it isn't an issue, then you will love this restaurant.
Read morePros: Nice outdoor seating, excellent food, friendly staff
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beanoochiful
Points +131
A happy surprise for a lost tourist - Edit
Visiting Arizona and Tucson for the first time and got lost amongst construction. Starving, we discovered Tumerico was close and wow!
Read moreI had the Ropa Vieja with jackfruit, tasty refried beans, huge serving, delicious, and cold sweet hibiscus tea. There were even vegan desserts: the tres leches cake, brownies, and cookies!
A tasty vegan surprise while lost in Tuscon.
Pros: All vegan options, well seasoned, desserts, Calm atmosphere, excellent covid cleaning and , distancing measures, friendly staff
Cons: Tiny parking lot
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SabCelli7
Points +403
AMAZING! - Edit
I have been here a few times now and every time I am amazed! I have tried different things each time and my favorite has to be their burrito. Their menu changes daily on what ingredients they have in stock so you know everything is always fresh! Their jackfruit is so tasty and one of my favorites as well. They also have amazing lattes, I love the saffron and the cardamom. Every time I go, the staff is OUTSTANDINGLY friendly, always asking how the food is. I make this a FOR SURE stop every time I am in Tucson. I can’t wait to come back to try more! :)💗
Read morePros: Menu changes daily , Friendly staff , So many options !!!!
Cons: None!
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AliciaGawronski
Points +62
Local, fresh food with changing menu - Edit
I love the concept of their menu changing daily based on their fresh food supply, that’s how you know you’re getting a quality meal! The dishes taste great and the portion sizes are very large, so I had left overs for the next two days which was a win in my book. Extremely friendly staff. If you’re not feeling like dining in I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend getting their jackfruit mix with green sauce in the to-go fridge and cooking at home. GAME CHANGER!! I’ve used it in tacos, nachos, rice bowls, mixed in vegan mac n cheese- can never go wrong with that!
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basilgreenz
Points +24
New favorite restaurant - Edit
The menu isn't online because they updated daily, cooking from scratch, and sourcing as locally and organically as possible. The flavors and textures are incredible. we couldn't find the menu online but we called and they texted us a picture of the daily menu. Almost everything is vegan. We had tostadas with squash blossoms jackfruit chicken enchiladas, and tamales with jackfruit carnitas. The saffron latte and horchata latte were great beverages to compliment.
Read morePros: Delicious, unique, dozen options, thoughtful staff
Cons: Can be busy at times, ~ 14 dollars a dish (fair!)
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Lmkitty5
Points +47
Nachos - Edit
They have the best nachos. My favorite are the wildcat nachos. I have loved everything I have gotten here everything is so delicious.
Read morePros: Mostly vegan
Cons: Not all vegan
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wendo
Points +84
Delicious food made with love - Edit
Our taco meals were delicious with lots of food. Friendly service
Read morePros: Yummy food made fresh - lots of hot drinks , Changing Menu, Friendly hospitality - tables inside and outside
Cons: Always busy but not surprising! , Not a lot of parking in front
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SamanthaKTeng
Points +1469
Featured on Diners drive ins and dives! - Edit
Let me start by saying the service here is absolutely excellent. We had the door held open for us and were asked if it were our first time. We were told that everything is made from scratch and the menu is on a chalkboard because it changes daily. Everything is plant based and you can add cheese or an egg if you want to.
Read moreWe ordered: Texas BBQ taco plate, Cuban taco (it was suggested as the best), tamale plate & sweet sunrise juice.
I reallllllly wanted to order the crispy tacos as well but I’m not supposed to be eating fried foods right now due to arthritis and my adrenals.
My husband LOVED his tacos. He couldn’t really choose a fave between the Texas bbq taco & Cuban taco because they were both so good.
I didn’t love my tamale plate, I think it was the potatoes & olives in it. But I’m guessing that if I got the crispy tacos I would’ve loved them. I’d give it a 4.5
It’s also really cool that Guy Fieri was here and they were featured on the Food networks- Diners drive ins and dives tv show. Says a lot! It’s a great place and it was busy when we went.
We would definitely come back when back in Tucson.
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bmw27
Points +16
Incredible! - Edit
Been here twice and loved it both times. Food is amazing and staff are super friendly. Just wish I lived a little closer so I could go here more often!
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TheRVgans
Points +369
Authentic Flavors - Edit
Found this restaurant on a stop in Tucson and have fallen in love! The last time I tasted Mexican food like this I was in Mexico!
Read morePros: Local produce, Authentic Flavors, Inexpensive
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just.a.vegan.girl
Points +1463
So flavorful! - Edit
I have been dying to try Tumerico for years and finally got to try it for dinner this trip to Tucson. I had the tamale plate with the vegan tamales. Would absolutely come back to try more of the menu.
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Odaywatomi
Points +151
Generous Portions - Edit
Flavors were spot on. I had the Carne Asada - only two tortilla shells are provided, but there's so much food. You need a third shell. It was pricey. Almost turned us away. $18 for my dish alone. There are little less expensive options. Tamales are great! That spinach salad is yummy! Overall great meal!
Read morePros: Flavor, Food Quality, Friendly Staff
Cons: Very Pricey
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Brusswole_Sprouts
Points +565
Delicious, flavorful vegan food - Edit
Loved this place. I got a spicy burrito which was delicious. They also gave us a massive side of beans. The flavors were great, the staff friendly, and the vibes cool.
Read moreEdit: rethinking this place the other day, and the spicy burrito might be the best thing I’ve ever eaten.
Pros: Delicious affordable food, Friendly staff , Nice ambiance
Cons: Not a lot of menu variety
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TifK29
Points +559
Super delish,great service and atmosphere - Edit
I went to dinner with a friend and I’ve heard nothing but good things from plant-based friends. I had the veggie bowl and a Pick Me Up juice. It was so good and I’m excited for my left overs. I’m going to try the guacamole tacos next time. And I want to stop in for a latte one day. Super cute, laid-back atmosphere. I will be back for sure.
Read morePros: Rotating menu for of fresh food!, Coffee bar and great servers., Eclectic and sustainable
Cons: 🤷♀️
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jwcatlover
Points +22
Mediocre - Edit
The food was okay. I had the Cuban tacos with jackfruit, they were tiny. The beans were just bland. If you want a nice atmosphere go elsewhere, kinda dirty and cafeteria like. My husband and I paid $42 for tacos and fresh juice.....too much in my opinion
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megrose2696
Points +38
Cuban tacos are pure joy - Edit
The Cuban tacos are seriously fire. If I were to choose between my favorite non-vegan taco and their Cuban tacos - the Cuban tacos would win! I will be back!
Read morePros: Nice ambiance, Helpful workers, No judgement
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shanbogen
Points +213
Amazing - Edit
Loved everything about this place from the food to the ambiance (super casual but beautiful decorations) to the service style. Received food incredibly fast and it was outstanding. Jackfruit adobo was best jackfruit I've ever had. Everything that came with it was amazing too. It seemed like pretty much everything on the menu was vegan except a couple of breakfast items with eggs (but you could sub tofu).
Read morePros: Delicious, creative, Easy parking, fast service
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MarisolIta
Points +18
Delicioso! - Edit
Un lugar muy acogedor. La comida deliciosa un poco picosos los tacos al pastor! Los tamales de 10 y los tacos cubanos lo mejor! El servicio 💯. Excelente
Read morePros: Todo vegano!
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ginawatkinson
Points +26
Best vegan brunch in Tucson - Edit
Tumerico is my favorite place for brunch in Tucson. Everything in the menu starts out vegan but you can ask for cheese and eggs. Because of this, It is also a popular place for non-vegans. The food is very fresh and I like that meals come with coffee and a cup of soup. My usual is the Cuban tacos but the chiliquiles and the mesquite pancakes are great too. Tumerico is known for their jack fruit carnitas and I would suggest getting a dish with that in it. A friend of mine orders the burrito which look a bit boring to me but they enjoy it. For Tucson, it is on the more expensive side with a meal averaging around $15. I think it’s worth it.
Read moreThere are now two locations. The original Is located in San Hughes and the new one is located on 4th avenue downtown. The one downtown is smaller place and has a smaller menu and the meals don’t come with coffee and soup. The meals are cheaper though. The porch is nice for people watching if it’s not too hot out.
Added bonus, the staff is always super friendly!
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shnuges
Points +108
superb - Edit
Excellent cafe! Vegan Mexican food with vegetarian options of eggs and cheese. Very friendly and helpful staff, and a full menu of coffee drinks. Quick service too.
Read morePros: Very tasty, Free house coffee, Fun vibe to it
Cons: Pricey (though not outrageous)
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