Excellent Ethnic Restaurants in Tucson, AZ
Recommendations for restaurants I have eaten at in Tucson, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, that showcase cuisines from around the world. Restaurants listed in alphabetical order.
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West African cuisine. They have fufu! Inexpensive.
Middle Eastern cuisine. The kabobs are great! Inexpensive.
Native American/Indigenous cuisine, in South Tucson. The dessert frybread sampler was great! Inexpensive.
Chinese cuisine, including Sichuan specialties. Great hot & sour soup and mapo dofu! In Oro Valley. Inexpensive.
Brazilian steakhouse with grilled meats & seafood plus salads. Vegetarians can fill up on the salad bar offerings. Moderate to expensive.
Mexican cuisine. The oldest continuously operated family-owned Mexican restaurant in the US; in Oro Valley & 3 other locations. Inexpensive to moderate in price.
Indian cuisine. In Oro Valley. The saag dishes are great! Inexpensive.
Greek cuisine. In Catalina. They do fish dishes really well. Inexpensive to moderate in price.
Afghan cuisine. Portions are large and filling. Inexpensive.
French cuisine. A great place for a special occasion; reservations needed. Expensive.
Mexican cuisine. Great salsa & chips! In Oro Valley. Inexpensive.
Chinese teahouse and tea shop. A very relaxing place. Inexpensive to moderate in price.
Mexican cuisine specializing in tamales. The market includes tamales & other products. Inexpensive.
Italian cuisine. A great place for a special occasion. Moderate in price.
Ethiopian cuisine. Delicious injera! Inexpensive to moderate.