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    Baja Cafe on Campbell

    4.6 (1.1k reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    BAJA CAFE ON CAMPBELL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Pulled pork special with elote and green hatch chili
    Anahi V.

    10/10 must return spot!! Immediately were greeted by great staff, they took our orders immediately and our server Connor was great! The location is pretty centrally located and plenty of space to bring family or go on your own. My boyfriend and we ordered the buttermilk pancake, eggs benedict special of the day and King Kong. He said this is one of the best breakfast diners he's ever had and he's an honest reviewer! The pancake was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. He already wants to come back to Tucson just for this special so, safe to say we'll be driving back here and making sure to make a pit stop at this diner!

    The kitchen in action
    Gary G.

    I arrived with 14 other people and they seated us at one table within 20 minutes. There is parking available but this is a busy restaurant. Evidently it is a local favorite. They have some outdoor seating. The staff was friendly and engaging. Our server, Connor, was very good. Prices are reasonable and fair. The food was super good. I had eggs Benedict and a pancake. Overall it was a fantastic breakfast experience.

    Corned beef
    Madelynn F.

    Hadn't been here in a couple of weeks, popped in on a Saturday for my usual... Strawberry pancake! Also got the corn, beef, hash, King Kong, and train wreck. Food was delicious and staff was friendly and attentive

    Avocado Toast
    Melissa E.

    Delicious! Our server was great he was friendly he was humorous and just a joy all around. I went with a group of 5 women and sometimes I know it can be overwhelming but he did great. Everything we ordered was amazing. We sat outside on the patio it was early enough to enjoy the weather. Will definitely be back

    Phone never eats first, Baja classic was delicious
    Seth C.

    If I could give this place 6 stars, I would without hesitation. Baja Cafe has been one of my go to breakfast/ brunch spots for a while now, and it never disappoints. The food is incredible, and the service is always friendly, fast, and welcoming. I've tried a bunch of different things on the menu, and honestly you can't really go wrong with anything, but my personal favorite is the King Kong. Fair warning, this place gets BUSY, especially on weekends or when snowbirds are in town. Even if you get there early you're going to probably have to wait a bit for a table but it's 100% worth it! Easily one of my favorite breakfast spots ever. When the weather is nice I prefer to sit on the patio outside because the inside has that hectic diner feel to it but if they are busy I'll take a table wherever I can get one! Phone never eats first when I'm coming here.

    Southwest Smoked Brisket Tots (cheese sauce on side, no chipotle aioli)
    Katherine K.

    I'm surprised the wait time wasn't longer after trying the food. I get why it made the Top 100 list! They have a great balcony area where pets are allowed and staff was very nice. Sadly, they were out of Prickly Pear mimosas, so I got a Wild Berry Mimosa without OJ and my guy got the same with OJ. We both agreed it was way better without the OJ. The wild berry mix they use was tasty and not overly sweet. Foodwise, we got the Berry Danish French Toast and the Southwest Smoked Brisket Tots (cheese sauce on side, no chipotle aioli). They brought the tots wrong the first time, but quickly brought us a correct version. It was really good! We actually preferred it without the cheese sauce since it made it feel much heavier. The brisket was cooked wonderfully and had great texture and the bacon was nice and crispy. The tots themselves were a bit disappointing and needed to be crispier. The french toast was soo good! It was honestly unbelievable how amazing this dish was. The french toast itself was perfect texture and delicious on it's own. The creme an-glaise was soo tasty and really elevated the dish. They gave a good amount of a variety of berries and didn't overuse the agave syrup. The whipped cream arrived already partially melted, but it's made in-house so we weren't upset. That's the only acceptable form of whipped cream in my opinion. 4.5 rounded to 5

    Dog friendly Patio seating at Baja Cafe
    Barbara G.

    Got there with my dog along with my friend and her dog just after 8 am. Only had to sit in outside waiting area for maybe ten minutes for patio seating. Weather pleasant with light breeze making that fine. Service great from get go- the gentleman also owns a husky named Bobbi and was one of the wonderful and best servers there . Just outgoing, friendly, super kind to the pups, and efficient. When my friend realized she got coffee instead of soda ordered and finally got up nerve to let him know in her kind way(she is shy) , he was apologetic and kind back and brought it quickly. The food we both ordered was the Shaggy Snack. Love the English muffin with egg, green chile, herb cream cheese and bacon! Perfect start to my day , along with the delicious black coffee. The patio is adjacent to parking and a bit noisy but still able to hold conversations easily . The friendly server, welcoming of dogs, excellent food will all bring me back again and again! Highly recommend!!

    Ngoc H.

    I went here for breakfast on a Sunday morning and although there was a wait it went by pretty quickly. We sat outside, but inside options were available. The menu was mostly egg Benedict pancakes and waffles. The food was plenty full and I did enjoy the flavor. The price was very decent as well for the food and value that you get. Overall, I would return here to try other items. The service was great. The ambience was chill and casual.

    Alcatraz
    Maya V.

    If you can get past the long wait times then Baja is going to be your favorite brunch place in Tucson. I love Baja so much and recommend it to everyone I can. The food is amazing and the servers are all so nice. It can get a little crowded but that's only because everybody loves it! I recommend getting the Alcatraz, its insanely good.

    Jessica W.

    Wow! Popular diner with quality food and big portions Went here last weekend and was very impressed. It was pretty crowded and we were quoted about a 30 min wait time but luckily were seated in about 15 minutes. It's a large location but definitely recommend coming early if you have a large group. Food was delicious. Prices are high for a diner but cheaper than other brunch spots and are justified through the large portions. My favorite was the hash browns. The shredded potatoes were cooked perfectly with a crispy exterior and smooth creamy interior. The cinnamon roll pancake was also a huge standout. The portions are so large so they're great for sharing. The service was attentive and friendly. We got constant refills of coffee and were offered a free coffee to go. Sometimes they offer some extra food too but didn't this time. Definitely a spot worth the hype.

    Corned beef in hash browns, scrambled eggs topped with Gouda sauce.
    Brian B.

    10:30 Thursday. 3 big parties waiting. Staff scrambling, sweating and serving sweetly. Energetic breakfast crowd, upbeat, sunny dining room. Food was piping hot, savory and succulent. Corned beef was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Finally, the pecan roll pancake was heaped with cinnamon roll goodness and a pecan in every bite!

    Sitting at the food bar- this is the owner :)
    Carrie H.

    This spice is really busy, and we had to wait for our table, but it was worth it. He sat at the bar overlooking the kitchen, so we got to see all the delicious food, but the kitchen was cranking out. Anthony is a perfect server. He is so friendly and helpful. I wish all servers had his personality. I started with a fantastic Bloody Mary and ice water with lemon. We decided to build our omelette with crispy bacon, American cheese, mushrooms, and peppers for food. The portions are large, and we could have just eaten all of it, but we were hungry, so we also got the avocado toast. We devoured both meals. If we revisited the area, we would be tempted to return because the food was delectable and the staff was friendly.

    Rey F.

    Baja Cafe is one of my favorite breakfast spots in Tucson. It's a great place if you're looking for a solid breakfast with a mix of traditional dishes and Southwestern flavors. The service is great too. On my last visit, my girlfriend and I saw how busy it was and decided to leave because we didn't feel like waiting. As we were walking out, an employee actually ran after us to let us know they could seat us at the bar. That small gesture really stood out. It showed they genuinely care about their customers, instead of just letting us go. The vibe of the restaurant feels very Tucson, with lots of U of A decor on the walls. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros, which were tasty but honestly you can't go wrong with their Snickerdoodle Pancakes or Scooby Snacks. Those always hit the spot.

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    Is it dog friendly?

    It is dog friendly if your seated outdoors. Last time I was there, they had water dishes out.

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