Tumerico
Latin American restaurant · Tucson ·
Vegan & vegetarian Mexican plates with jackfruit carnitas
Vegan & vegetarian Mexican plates with jackfruit carnitas
"Beloved in cattle country for largely vegan cooking, this vibrant, vegetarian spot topped Yelp’s best restaurants in 2024 and feels like a warm hug: a daily-changing menu anchored by jackfruit carnitas tamales with fresh salsa and a chile relleno stuffed with creamy mozzarella, served with vegetable turmeric rice and refried beans. I’ve had tepary beans cooked perfectly al dente with carrots and nopales, garnished with red chile sauce and salsa verde, along with tacos and other dishes featuring huitlacoche and flor de calabaza. The drinks carry the same nourishing vibe—think hibiscus agua fresca, turmeric lemonade, prickly pear horchata, and mesquite lattes—and chef Wendy Garcia’s chingona energy radiates in the dining room; she embraces regulars and might lead the whole kitchen out to sing “Happy Birthday,” making it easy to see why it’s so loved." - ByVon Diaz
"A vegetarian restaurant known for its jackfruit 'carnitas' and spicy tacos."
"Vegetables steal the show at chef Wendy Garcia’s restaurant. Although cheese and eggs are offered, most of the restaurant’s ever-changing menu is vegan with options such as jackfruit carnitas and cochinita pibil. Garcia isn’t scared of spice, so adventurous palates will never be bored." - Jackie Tran
"A pan-Latin vegetarian and gluten-free restaurant with a daily changing menu."
"At Tumerico in Tucson, Wendy Garcia is included on the James Beard long list for Best Chef, Southwest." - Brenna Houck