The 5 Best Places to Eat in Tucson

The 5 Best Places to Eat in Tucson — All Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Tucson has quietly become one of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives‘ favorite stops. We pulled every Tucson restaurant Guy Fieri has featured on the show, kept the 5 that are still open and still highly rated (4.4 stars and up, hundreds to thousands of real Google reviews), and ranked them by popularity. Here’s where to eat on your next trip.

1. Rocco’s Little Chicago

Rocco’s Little Chicago — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Italian, Pizza · $$ · 4.5★ (3,508 Google reviews)

Rocco’s Little Chicago earned its spot on the show for Italian comfort food that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 3,508 reviewers backs it up.

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Featured on Triple D: Season 28, Episode 10 — “Grab and Grub” (May 4, 2018)
Address: 2555 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716
Phone: +1 520-321-1860
Website: www.roccoslittlechicago.com
See the full Rocco’s Little Chicago listing →

2. Cafe Tumerico

Cafe Tumerico — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

American, Mexican, Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.8★ (2,665 Google reviews)

Known for American classics, Cafe Tumerico still draws a crowd — a 4.8-star rating from 2,665 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 28, Episode 7 — “Lights-Out Latin” (March 30, 2018)
Address: 2526 E 6th St, Tucson, AZ 85716
Phone: +1 520-240-6947
Website: www.tumerico.com
See the full Cafe Tumerico listing →

3. Renee’s Organic Oven

Renee’s Organic Oven — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Italian, Pizza · $$ · 4.5★ (914 Google reviews)

The Italian comfort food at Renee’s Organic Oven clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 914 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 28, Episode 5 — “Rollin' in the Dough” (March 2, 2018)
Address: 7065 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715
Phone: +1 520-886-0484
Website: reneestucson.com
See the full Renee’s Organic Oven listing →

4. Inca’s Peruvian Cuisine

Inca’s Peruvian Cuisine — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

American, Mexican, Pizza · $$ · 4.4★ (892 Google reviews)

Inca’s Peruvian Cuisine is one of the area’s go-to spots for American classics, with a strong 4.4 stars from 892 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 28, Episode 8 — “Pizza, Pork and Peru” (April 6, 2018)
Address: 6878 E Sunrise Dr #130, Tucson, AZ 85750
Phone: +1 520-299-1405
Website: incasperuviancuisine.com
See the full Inca’s Peruvian Cuisine listing →

5. Zemam’s

Zemam’s — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Other · $$ · 4.8★ (686 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for a one-of-a-kind menu, Zemam’s keeps a 4.8-star rating across 686 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 28, Episode 6 — “International Intrigue” (March 9, 2018)
Address: 2731 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716
Phone: +1 520-239-5145
Website: zemamsrestaurants.com
See the full Zemam’s listing →

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