Highest-rated Restaurants in Tucson by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Tucson by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Tucson, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. La Chaiteria

- Rating: 4.7/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1002 West Congress St. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos
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#29. La Yaquesita Mexican Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 North 4th Ave. Ste 1 Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos, Hot Dogs
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#28. Los Chipilones

- Rating: 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1122 South 6th Ave. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Crêpe n'Dip

- Rating: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 4500 North Oracle Road Ste 118 Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Pancakes, Creperies
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#26. Barista Del Barrio

- Rating: 4.7/5 (643 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1002 North Grande Ave. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#25. Yelp Elite Week With Blacktop Grill

- Rating: 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 8300 North Thornydale Road Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Local Flavor, Hot Dogs
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#24. Substance Diner

- Rating: 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 103 North Park Ave. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Food Trucks, Comfort Food
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#23. Taqueria Mi Pueblo

- Rating: 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2254 East Benson Hwy Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#22. Juice N Fruit Raspados

- Rating: 4.8/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3502 South 6th Ave. Ste 100 Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Mexican
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#21. Victoria Cocina Mexicana

- Rating: 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 7090 North Oracle Road Ste 172 Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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#20. Toss Fried chicken And Ramen 2

- Rating: 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1800 East Fort Lowell Road Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Ramen, Chicken Shop
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#19. El Perro Loco

- Rating: 4.8/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3051 East 36th St. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Trucks
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#18. Dona Alicia Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 5423 South Palo Verde Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#17. Tumerico

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1280 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2526 East 6th St. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Vegetarian, Latin American
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#16. Fratelli Espresso

- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2120 West Ruthraff Road Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Food Trucks
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#15. Carnitas Los Reyes

- Rating: 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 5050 East Broadway Blvd. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#14. Ceres

- Rating: 4.8/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 77 West Washington St. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Cafes, Pasta Shops, Sandwiches
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#13. Taqueria El Zarape

- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 4601 East Benson Hwy Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#12. Cocteleria La Palma Mariscos Y Mas

- Rating: 4.8/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1137 South 6th Ave. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican, Food Trucks
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#11. Los Mezquites

- Rating: 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2341-2399 West Drexel Road Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Restaurants
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#10. Che Cafe Empanadas Argentinas

- Rating: 4.8/5 (94 reviews)
- Address: 3601 West El Camino Del Cerro Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Empanadas, Argentine, Food Delivery Services
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#9. Kabul Corner

- Rating: 4.8/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1800 East Fort Lowell Road Ste 128 Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Afghan, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#8. Samurai Sombrero

- Rating: 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1439 South 4th Ave. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Food Trucks
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#7. Urban Fresh

- Rating: 4.9/5 (242 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 73 East Pennington St. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: Vegan, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Live/Raw Food
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