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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
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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.
129 Reviews
First Review by sandy
dianen
Points +42
Never disappoints - Edit
We've eaten at Tumerico about a dozen times (who's counting?), and have never had a meal we didn't like. The servings are very generous, and I always have to take some home. They have recently expanded their dining area after taking over the space next door, and on a Sunday afternoon, it's still almost full of happy people busy scarfing down the delicious eats. Super friendly staff, and casual, comfortable atmosphere. Today they offered a dish I hadn't seen before - the Diego Rivera enchiladas covered in mole sauce. (There's always something new and/or surprising on the menu.) The sauce was superb. Just can't rave enough about this restaurant. I consider it the best of breed for Tucson (maybe the entire west!).
Read morePros: Mostly vegan, Scrumptious food, A happy place
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AlixAmu
Points +847
Definitely pick this place to eat at😄 - Edit
Favorite authentic Mexican food spot in Arizona! Con sazón! Every dish is on point, my favorite are the Al pastor tacos (can be spicy but it’s a good spicy). Super filling because your dish comes with beans, rice, salad, pico de gallo, tortillas.
Read morePros: Big portions , Good price , Super popular spot
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Beagle Mom
Points +72
Delicious, fresh food - Edit
I come here whenever I'm in Tucson. There are so many choices, and everything is vegetarian or vegan. The service is great and the food is always good. Yesterday I had the Chilaquiles and now I'm obsessed. I seriously can't wait to go back to Tucson!
Read morePros: CHILAQUILES!!!, Friendly staff, Large portions
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erinthomp
Points +1109
Delicious & beautiful food!! - Edit
I ordered the Cuban tacos and loved everything!! It came with two tacos and lots of sides: pico, beans, rice, and spinach salad. The hibiscus tea was also so refreshing. The cashew cream was my FAVORITE part - definitely a dish that includes it!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Large menu, Cute atmosphere
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Hodzic_fam
Points +1744
The GOAT 🐐 Mexican restaurant - Edit
10/10 is not high enough rating for this restaurant. Food was amazing and delicious in every way. The atmosphere is very nice and infectious. Clearly a very popular restaurant in Tucson.
Read moreThis is the best Mexican restaurant I have ever been to. You will not be disappointed.
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VeganAZ
Points +322
My Favorite Tucson Restaurant - Edit
I LOVE all of the jackfruit options I have tried. I don't recall the names of all of them. But, I have definitely had the Al Pastor tacos and the Cuban tacos. The food all tastes so very fresh and the folks there are very kind and helpful.
Read moreThe nopolitas dishes are amazing, so is the Ropa Vieja. This is one of my favorite restaurants. Friends who I've brought here have said that it is their favorite as well.
Updated from previous review on 2019-05-05
Pros: Great Tasting Food, Fresh Food, Helpful and Friendly Staff
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MissRoses
Points +157
Yes. - Edit
Yes. Everything I have had here has been ~tops~. I brought a new vegan and he said the jackfruit 'tricked my brain'. The most recent time we had tamales, chilaquiles, and a breakfast platter. You know you have a really good meal when everyone is too focused on eating to talk anymore. We were having such a great day and then we got here and it was total silence for a few minutes as we dug into the sharing plates.
Read moreBring all your friends so you can try what they order.
Pros: fun staff, amazing food, changing menu
Cons: parking sucks, changing menu
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happybrook
Points +52
Homemade Tortillas! - Edit
Great flavors, good portion size
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EurekaPBF
Points +180
Absolutely amazing - Edit
The food, the staff, the atmosphere and most importantly, vegan first! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Absolutely amazing food, HUGE portions, Extremely helpful and friendly staff
Cons: We don't live close enough to eat there daily
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JustinCory
Points +948
Best in AZ!! - Edit
My wife and I had to eat here twice it was soooooo good. Everything is so fresh and comes with sides of salad, rice, beans and fermented veggies good for your gut health! The huitlacoche tostadas (Frida Kahlo on the menu) and the breakfast tamale stand out the most. The ropa viejas was also incredible and I’m not usually a fan of jackfruit but they did it the best I’ve had. Would eat here all the time if I were a local. Also loved the Tumeric Lemonade. As a final piece, the staff were all so kind and friendly and genuinely interested in us and our experience. Love love love this place.
Read morePros: Fresh veggies, Huge portions , Super kind staff.
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NikkiStitch
Points +224
Wow! A must inTucson. - Edit
We were brought here by our friend who said that non-veg folks consistently love this place, in addition to vegans and vegetarians. The food was amazing and the portions were large. Our to-go order was quick! It was a splurge price-wise for us but so glad that we went there. Thank you!
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VeganBirdNerd
Points +836
Fresh and authentic - Edit
Visiting family in Tucson so we picked this place for lunch based on the reviews. The 4 of us tried the Cuban tacos, tamale plate, chili relleno (with cheese) and 2 more entrees that escape my memory. Everyone loved the food! We also all had drinks - chai tea latte, lavender latte, and 2 others. Not the best tasting but not bad. This place doesn’t give you free chips and salsa while you wait which was a bummer, so we had to order some as well as pico and guac. The chips are homemade puffed fried pieces served hot. Very interesting. I didn’t like them at first as they were a little tough and chewy. But after you get into them they kinda grow on you. So after 5 entrees, 4 drinks, 2 orders of chips with pico and guac, tax and tip, the total was $160. Not a place I’d go to regularly due to the cost but it was a nice splurge. Great service and friendly workers.
Read morePros: Mostly vegan, Fresh, local, organic ingredients , Clean establishment
Cons: Chips and pico are extra, A bit spendy
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ToddF
Points +30
Excellent vegan food! - Edit
I recommend the vegan macho tacos and German chocolate scones.
Read morePros: Mostly vegan and great food!
Cons: Some items have egg and/or dairy cheese.
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DJMatocomp
Points +390
Best mexican food so far - Edit
Tacos are great, big portions, friendly staff, decent prices
Read morePros: Quite cheap, Friendly staff, Great food
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Tabinda
Points +142
Really authentic - Edit
What to not like about this place?! The tamales were great, and every meal thereafter. Impressed all around. Can’t wait to go back!
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danny3stacks
Points +35
Great tasting healthy mexican food. A must visit in Tucson! - Edit
Thanks for the hospitality!
Read moreThey allow dogs inside.
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veganhedges
Points +26
Best in town - Edit
This place is amazing! If you are in Tucson and you are vegan and love Mexican food, this is the place to go!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-26
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Love the the friendly atmosphere , Never disappoint
Cons: No cons
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Slimjakes
Points +35
Ownership dedicated to healthy, tasty, well presented vegan food. - Edit
I have eaten at Tumérico many times and have never been disappointed. They are now so popular they have expanded into the neighboring shop. If you are just thinking about becoming vegan, start here. your transition will be easy and delicious.
Read morePros: Caring staff, excellent ownership and clean!, A variety of traditional vegan and innovative v., Prompt service; they get it right😘
Cons: Ask about additional parking; they do have it.
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RachaelK
Points +327
Truly my favorite restaurant - Edit
I’ve been to Tumerico many times and every visit it blows me away. The food is traditional and all whole food plant based. Their menu is a on a chalkboard but typically stays pretty similar. I usually get their ropa vieja plate without tortillas. This time I got the plate but only with the Cuban jackfruit so I removed the mushrooms and peppers. (The jackfruit here is truly the best I’ve ever had.) Whatever you get, you have to get it with “all powers”. It makes the meal. You won’t go wrong with anything on the menu here. Truly a gem and I wish we had one in Phoenix.
Read morePros: Gluten free options, Traditional food made vegan
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kristibowler
Points +46
Delicious! - Edit
Everything we had here was wonderful. Wish we were local so we could dine here often! Servings are large.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-03-22
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-Raymond-
Points +224
Go now! - Edit
This place is so damn good, oat horchata latte and cookie was great. Pazole might have been my favorite though, broth was sooo good. Breakfast burrito really awesome as well and super large portion. My wife got tamales which were also outstanding. Service was great and super friendly as well. Ate way to much but loved it!
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Sread
Points +26
Favorite vegan place in town - Edit
I traveled through Tucson often over the past few years and each time I left, my heart longed for Tumerico. Everything on the menu is so good! This is a must go to in Tucson. #Veganuary
Read morePros: All vegan, Optional vegetarian (add eggs or cheese), Whole foods used (not processed meat alternatives
Cons: Closed on Mondays 😢, Limited parking, That I don’t allow myself to eat here every day
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eatingeggplant
Points +720
OBSESSED - Edit
We ordered the Tumerico Burrito - al pastor (Vegan) and the red tamale and the al pastor tacos. The al pastor is the perfect combination of spice and flavor. Turmeric carnitas. I’m from the south and this is the first dish so far that hits all the spices in the right places like I’m used to in Louisiana. I definitely definitely recommend the Al Pastor Burrito. I loved every bite. I’m not really big into tamales so I probably wouldn’t order that again but…. DEFINITELY LOVE THIS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE! And I love that the majority of the menu is vegan. Definitely will be coming back.
Read more*went back* GOT THE ROPA PLATE. BEST. THING. ON. MENU. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND! Only at the 6th ave location I think. The Cuban taco was pretty basic. Was expecting more since it’s a popular dish. However the al pastor and the ROPA have WAYYYY more flavor. So if you’re looking for something super authentic and flavorful I would recommend those.
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-20
Pros: Vegan and authentic , BIPOC/woman owner , SUPER FAST
Cons: Lots of flies on the patio at the location on 4th
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kkeegan5
Points +382
Great tasting food! - Edit
Complete vegan menu. It was absolutely delicious, with quite a variety of options.
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Tommy817
Points +1275
Real Deal Flavor - Edit
All items are vegan, some can be made vegetarian.
Read morePros: Authentic Flavor, Large menu, Friendly staff
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roberttampa
Points +38
Tucson Vegan! - Edit
Great local place that has incredible tasting vegan options. We stumbled upon it last year when we dropped off our son at UofA and we all enjoyed our lunches (even as omnivores at the time)! Check them out!
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caitlin_rose
Points +117
Absolutely marvelous - Edit
I cannot wait to go back here and try everything I can on the menu. It was super good.
Read morePros: Loads of vegan options, Delicious , Great customer service
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