Baja Cafe
10Best Says
Baja Cafe, which now has three locations in Tucson, still shines. The cafe is only open for breakfast and lunch, but it's well worth seeking out when you're craving a homestyle southwestern meal. The... Read More
Baja Cafe, which now has three locations in Tucson, still shines. The cafe is only open for breakfast and lunch, but it's well worth seeking out when you're craving a homestyle southwestern meal. The original midtown location on Broadway features indoor seating and a shaded patio with free wi-fi. The menu offers traditional Mexican fare, as well as American classics made with southwestern ingredients and fare. This is the place to go when you're craving nopalitos (cactus), hatch chiles and prickly pear. The cafe serves local Arbuckle coffee. House specialties include the popular Baja Burger, two burger patties seared in an adobo sauce and topped with jalapeno bacon, Hatch green chili, chipotle mayonnaise and pepper jack cheese.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Patricia Escarcega
Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson Local Expert
- Homestyle: "For breakfast, be sure to sample the pancakes, some of the best in town."
- Best Restaurants: "Be prepared to wait â" the Baja Cafe is small and frequently busy."
- Southwestern: "For breakfast, be sure to sample the yummy pancakes, some of the best in town."
- Breakfast, Breakfast/Brunch: "Get there early to avoid a long wait."
- Best for Homestyle Because: Baja Cafe is a good destination for a Southwestern-inflected homestyle breakfast.
- Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: Baja Cafe is a popular midtown hole-in-the-wall serving great, regionally-inspired breakfast and lunch plates.
- Best for Southwestern Because: Baja Cafe specializes in southwestern breakfast dishes and lunch specials that blend the flavors of Latin America with American comfort food.
- Best for Breakfast Because: Baja Cafe is the place to go for a hearty, Southwestern-inspired breakfast plate in Tucson.
- Best for Breakfast/Brunch Because: Baja Cafe is a fun, busy brunch and breakfast spot with creative menu offerings like snickerdoodle pancakes.
