50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Tucson

“The food is incredible and the owner is the most real & incredible human. Story time: 5 or so years ago I went in to pick up food - I was having the worst day. I was sick, I was fighting with an awful human non stop and I had just finished a 22 day straight gem show job. I sat down to wait for my food and the owner saw my sorry state and just came out and started putting a bunch of shots of juice in front of me. Literally fixed my day and my life for moment. I get emotional just walking into this place. Nothing but warmth and love. ❤️❤️❤️“

“Great food and the people are wonderful!“

“Burgers, fries and green beans were spot on. Service was excellent!
Coleslaw was a bit disappointing as it was all one color and texture, sort of weird.

DO NOT waste your money on the vegan “soft serve”, very disappointing texture and flavor when there are so many incredible vegan ice creams that exist. This stuff was weird and tasted syrup based. It definitely brings down the overall experience after a great meal, really bummed we spent $21 on three soft serves.“

“Table side salsa is the best! Menu selection is huge and the food is so good! I had lemon butter cilantro salmon, muy perfecto! Personable management and great wait staff, highly recommend Guadalajara’s!“

“My partner, friends, and I have had the chance to try several of Alaine’s vegan baked treats, and every one has been fantastic. Her food is delicious and clearly made with care. On top of that, I had the pleasure of speaking with Alaine herself, and it’s obvious how much she truly values her customers and the community. A wonderful local business I’m always happy to support!“

“Great Meal and great service. Luis was amazing person. The salsa was made at the table.“

“I absolutely love everything about Eatgypt! The owner and family are friendly, knowledgeable and responsive, the food is incredible and everything is clean. DO NOT pass on the baklava if they have it in stock, it is amazing. Highly recommend!“

“Went with my brother while visiting in Tucson. Tried the Sonoran hot dog. Delicious! Service was great and friendly!!!!“

“First saw Tumerico on Triple D. Visiting Tucson in March…family tried it out…we beeping loved it. I am almost exclusively a carnivore, but I’d eat at Tumerico’s twice a week if I lived here. Absolutely delicious!“

“Have had nothing but absolute deliciousness from this place. Pasta, salads, sandwiches and the garlic aioli fries are to die for. Go! You won’t be disappointed!“

“This place is delicious. They have a nice variety of safe snacks and other items to browse on the side. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. This place has now become a staple in our lives. 😊“

“A great dinner of chicken tikka masala with tasty onion nan! Add the basmati rice and perfect!“

“We live super close to licks and I love to always try a different flavor and there custom milkshakes are so good also, if you look to the right of the fridge and between the lounge area on the wall there’s a menu for a bunch of different types of ice cream like one is a peanut butter sorta vibe ice cream cone and also another amazing thing is there staff they are always so friendly, I highly recommend this if your driving by or if you are eating dinner somewhere near I definitely recommend stopping by.“

“Very friendly staff and the tea is 10/10 quality :)“

“Great atmosphere, varied menu, and excellent service. All four of us LOVED our entree selections. Can't wait to go back and try something different.“

“I came for a pastry. I left a changed woman.

Houlden’s Rise Above is not a bakery — it’s a culinary art gallery where the exhibits melt in your mouth. These artistic pastries layered with wildly creative ingredients didn’t just taste good… they altered my personality.

One bite and I forgot my responsibilities. My inner monologue switched to “how many of these can I legally eat before someone intervenes?” The textures? Immaculate. The flavors? Bold, imaginative, emotionally supportive.

This isn’t dessert — it’s edible craftsmanship. Each pastry feels like it was designed by a mad genius with a whisk and a dream.

If you’re counting carbs, turn around.
If you’re emotionally stable, proceed with caution.
If you appreciate flavor, creativity, and joy in its purest form — welcome home.

Houlden’s Rise Above: where pastries transcend reality and your standards are forever ruined. 🥐✨“

“Fantastic staff. Andy was amazing and attentive. The food was outstanding. I loved my flaming cheesecake!!“

“Creative dishes, good service“

“A League Of Its Own. They are using ingredients, ovens, yeast starters that are a cut above. Combined with Thoughtful Variety. Personal Attention. Community Focused. Clearly Blessed.
Do consider joining the sidewalk line, meet birds-of-a-feather neighbors, get bread recommendations direct from the Artisan artist.
Experience a group that understands the simple beauties of serving Bread to our Barrio.“

“Service excellent, food inventive, delicious. Dark slick tile floors, unmarked change from floor to a step…there must be a bright reflective tape or paint for more than one site in the restaurant. I was injured falling having not seen nor felt the one step. Management was most solicitous and paid our bill. We would never have asked for this and were surprised and grateful.“

“Dear Tito and Pep, Please refresh the menu. you are so talented ,passionate ,and creative with your food. Please share with us ( your Tucson)what other excellent culinary creations are in your heart, mind and soul. We love your foods and the story. So ,what is the next page in this beautiful Sonoran gastronomic adventure ? Go for it Chef!“

“First time customer, LOVED the burger!!! I’d have to say one of the best burgers I’ve ever had!!!“

“just discovered this place.. i had the cuban taco plate and just yesterday, the chilaquilas? both were excellent. staff is friendly and takes their time to make sure they answer all your questions, never felted rushed. wonderful setting, very relaxing. i plan on eating my way through their menu.“

“Holy Moly, this is now my number one favorite restaurant in Tucson. I’ve never had such consistently delicious and perfectly cooked food in my life! My family and I went, shared an order of the blueberry lemon pancakes, and each had our own meal. Each and every item we ordered was absolutely phenomenal. And the portions are huge!!!! Thank you so much, Baja Cafe, for turning out scrumptious food!!!!!“

“Excelent food“

“First thing I say when we walk in, "OMG this place smells AMAZING!!", and tasted even better! Best falafel and gyro I've ever had!! I like that the falafel is patties instead of balls like most places. It was cooked perfectly..crispy crunchy on the outside, soft and almost cake-like on the inside. You get 4 cakes to the order plus pita bread, cucumbers and tomatoes. The gyro is HUGE!! I couldn't even pick it up to try and eat it until I ate some of the meat out of it, which btw, is flavored so beautifully that you don't really need the tzatziki sauce but definitely worth putting on bc the flavors of both go together so well! I HIGHLY recommend going to Istanbul if you want outstanding Mediterranean food in a good atmosphere! This place definitely get 👍👍 from this food enthusiast!!“

“Amazing gelato with crunchy delicious variety of cones available. Super nice employees (please tip them) that are very personable, professional and quick to help their customers. I was never a fan of gelato until I had Bella's. Totally hooked...I'd eat it daily if I could. 😃🐾🐕“

“This place gets it. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is effortlessly hip—modern, laid-back, and designed for people who actually want to sit, chill, and enjoy their pizza (no awkward standing tables or juggling slices here).

The pizza is next-level: perfectly blistered crust, high-quality toppings, and flavors that feel both creative and comforting. You can tell real thought went into every combo, not just what looks good on Instagram (though, yes, it absolutely does).

The drink menu is just as dialed in—well-crafted, refreshing, and clearly curated to pair with the food instead of distracting from it. Add in friendly, attentive service that never feels rushed, and you’ve got a spot that’s easy to settle into and hard to leave.
This is the kind of pizza place you recommend without hesitation—cool without trying too hard, cozy without being boring, and absolutely deserving of five stars. A huge Thank You to Jared and his team for bringing this spot to the Eastside of Tucson!!!“

“👍Great atmosphere. Friendly staff ...I'll be back ......“

“Finally tried Mojo, and it did not disappoint! Food, drink, and service were wonderful. I grew up on the east coast and have missed Cuban food; so happy to have a spot here in Tucson! I love that there were several sampler options so I could try a variety of dishes on my first visit: rum flight (silver), Plato Mixto, and Taste of Havana were all delicious. Will definitely be returning to try the rest of the menu. Shout out to our server who was welcoming and attentive!“

“So good! I ate the literal perfect bagel today. Salted bagel, toasted, with dill pickle cream cheese. Sooooo good!“

“I had my retirement party there a little over a week ago. The staff was great - helpful, attentive, yet unobtrusive... and also friendly and just really nice. The food was absolutely fantastic. All of my guests raved about the dinner and the cakes we had for desert. So many thanks to the chef(s) for a delicious meal. The venue was charming and, because the weather was about perfect that night, we were able to enjoy the patio as well as being inside. I can't thank the staff at Café a la C'Artl/Carte Blanche catering enough for making our celebration so great!“

“Simply delicious. Friendly server, short wait for food, affordable. Loved the iced mint tea too.“

“Good Morning, I wanted to express my gratitude for such wonderful and delicious Pan Dulce. Being born in Tijuana, Baja California and raised in Los Angeles, California my entire life . I thought I would never find this exquisite baked delights. La Estrella Bakery transported me to wonderful time of my childhood. I now reside in Oro Valley, AZ . I came to your bakery and had such a pleasant experience with your wonderful staff. May God continue to bless you and all of your hard work and of course your entire staff for creating these wonderful and delightful baked goods and most definitely your delicious Tortillas. 😊🙏🏻❤️🇲🇽 Sincerely, New Customer Salvador Horta“

“Our regular spot for a great breakfast.“

“The service at Zayna is always so quick and friendly, the food is delicious. Highly recommend, one of our favorite places in Tucson💜“

“Best pizzas and in my opinion the best olive oil cake in Tucson. After a work day at the ceramic studio I stop by TIME MARKET to decompress and relax while enjoying green tea and a slice of pizza.“

“Food is AUTHENTIC Mexican and absolutely delicious! Staff is super friendly and amazing people! Definitely recommend 💯“

“A la carte dim sum and tea drinks. Fast, friendly service.“

“Great food at a great price!“

“The service was very good and the food the same. My family had an awesome time. Thx so much.“

“Got take out white pizza and goat cheese walnut salad here and loved it! The salad dressing was so fresh and delightful and the combination of goat cheese, apples, and walnuts was perfect. The white pizza was super flavorful too! It had the perfect amount of ricotta cheese. Loved every bite!“

“Excellent meal. Mushroom soup intensely flavored and supremely delicious, scallops perfectly seared, bone marrow was perfect, king salmon was amazing. Great wine selection. Professional yet friendly staff. Can't wait for my next visit!“

“This is my favorite locally-owned coffee place. Genuine service with a smile. Perfectly brewed coffee. Awesome bf burritos too! The "Cheers" of coffee hangouts. 5 Stars!“

“First, let me say that these wonderful people (Marlee, Christi, Tara, and the Tucson crew) went above and beyond to help me set up a surprise anniversary meal for my wife. That is just who they are. However, the reason that YOU should go to Sweet Tomatoes is that it IS Sweet Tomatoes. As others have mentioned, we have missed this restaurant since it shut down a few years ago. This Tucson location (the only one currently open in the USA) is perfectly representative of the Sweet Tomatoes that we love and remember. The food is so fresh and delicious. We had such old favorites like Tuna Tarragon and Caesar Asiago Salad. The soups and pasta dishes were outstanding. We especially enjoyed the Roasted Ratatouille Soup and the Coconut Muffins. The atmosphere was excellent as the dining area and serving lines were laid out in the same way as they were back in the day. The staff here are so professional, helpful and friendly. They are the best. If you loved Sweet Tomatoes before, you will be delighted with this Tucson location. Let's hope that they will be opening up in more areas of the USA soon.“

“I will say that I always enjoy the delicious food and the great customer service. The prices are by far the cheapest in town and they offer entertainment at the dinner and the gaslight theater shows are a must see. With that said, yes there are some 1 stars on here, but all the 5 stars truly reflect what their business is all about. I highly recommend this diner for date night or a family night out. Experience it yourself. You will glad you did.“

“This breakfast spot is a treasure. The food and service were outstanding. It is a must do for downtown Tucson breakfast“

“While I only lived in Tucson for 6 months, I heard of so many great places. This place, was one of the best. 2nd to El Guerro Canello.. It's great for Tucson, I'll definitely be back there when I'm in Tucson. If you're in Phoenix, look up Comedor Guadalajara, no affiliation to Guadalajara Original Grill. .“

“Such a cute and cozy Turkish restaurant! They have a beautiful indoor patio as well as outdoor seating, which makes the atmosphere really inviting. The food selection is amazing with a big variety of options to choose from.
The staff was extremely kind and welcoming, especially Angel. She was very helpful and friendly, and when she found out we drove 2 hours from Phoenix, she kindly offered us complimentary tea so we could relax before the long drive back. That thoughtful gesture really stood out.
Highly recommend this place for both the food and the hospitality!“

“everything is fire!! get yourz!!!“