The city of Tucson has a population of 540,000 (est. 2020) and a metropolitan area population of just over 1,000,000. Tucson also boasts a vibrant Middle Eastern community with restaurants, markets, centers, and clubs.
Restaurants
- Alafia (West African) 1070 N. Swan Road
- Cafe Desta (Ethiopian, Halal) 758 S. Stone Avenue
- Chef Alisah (Bosnian, Balkan, Halal) 5931 N. Oracle Road
- Falafel King (Lebanese, Mediterranean) 1800 E. Fort Lowell
- Food 2 Door Catering (Persian)
- Jasmine Restaurant (Mediterranean, Halal) 3906 N. Oracle Road
- Mazaj Cafe & Hookah Lounge (Middle Eastern, Halal) 903 E. Fort Lowell
- Nur Market and Restaurant (Middle Eastern) 3565 E. Speedway Blvd
- Oy Vey Cafe (Kosher, Israeli, Mediterranean) 1245 E. 2nd St (UA campus)
- Petra Mediterranean Grill (Middle Eastern) 3699 N. Campbell Ave. (CLOSED)
- Shish Kebab House (Middle Eastern, Jordanian) 5855 E. Broadway Blvd
- Sinbad's (Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern) 810 E. University Blvd
- Sunrise Café (Kurdish, Mediterranean) 6878 E. Sunrise Drive
- Tanya's Restaurant and Bakery (Middle Eastern) 2526 E. 6th St. (CLOSED)
- Verona Italian Restaurant (serves Persian food on Sundays!) 120 S. Houghton
- Za'atar (Middle Eastern) 2825 N. Country Club Rd.
- Zayna Mediterranean (Syrian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern) 9105 E. Tanque Verde & 4122 E. Speedway Blvd
- Zemams Ethiopian Restaurants (Ethiopian, Halal) 2731 E. Broadway Blvd and 119 E. Speedway Blvd
Markets
- Babylon Market, 3954 E. Speedway Blvd
- Caravan Middle Eastern Foods, 2817 N. Country Club Road
- Eko Market Place, 1835 S. Alvernon Way
- Jasmine Market, 3906 N. Oracle Road