Best food ever. Their food is amazing. It is located in a Market, so you can also look around and explore what they have. Lots of different types of international foods you won't see in regular groceries store. I am in love with their Beef shawarma plate. mhnmmm best ever with a side of the green spicy sauce. Can't go wrong. thank me later read more

Food is great! Chicken shwarma wrap is my favorite. Service can be a little slow, but worth the wait. Background music would be nice.

Amazing service Very good food Ambience is super welcoming and kind Definitely I'll come back The Malta and the falafel, and the baklavas it's just another level of excellence read more

After rushing from a sports game to this place because of a recommendation on a Saturday night and ended up there a little over 10minutes before closing and they refused to talk to us. I was hoping I could at least get my son something after his game, but the didn't seem to want to help. very disappointing after getting a recommendation. read more

Very friendly people and good food here Thank you so much . I buy meat and Olive oil here very often. Please take a look here

simply great food French fries are game changing their tzatziki sauce is delicious I always get their beef shawarma in pita bread yet others swear by their chicken, lamb dish's great staff and their market has great baked goods and even deli services plus other products from the other side of the world read more

Stopped by on my way home to pick up lunch. This corner market has a restaurant behind the store front and serves a full menu of middle eastern, East African, and East European dishes. I really wanted chicken shawarma so I got the sandwich and a sambusa as well. I hadn't had shawarma in ages and this was as good as I remember, although I don't know if I've had it with tomato and cucumber before. The pita was soft and chewy and held everything together nicely (reheated, open-faced to show contents). The chicken was well-seasoned and the tahini sauce added a nice touch. I'd never had sambusa before but reviews raved about it and it was definitely worth it. Similar to an Indian samosa, it's an Ethiopian version of a triangular pastry fried and filled with ground beef and I think diced onions, carrots, and peas? Cumin is definitely the stand out spice here. I learned about Ras el hanout from a meal kit recipe and this seemed to contain some of those spices as well. Very aromatic and flavorful. I ate it too quick before I could take a photo but it's a perfect appetizer. Aside from delicious shawarma and sambusa, the employee who helped me was friendly and the meal cost $8! I was taken aback for a second wondering if I wasn't charged for the sambusa or something but it was just that good of a deal. I'll need to scope out the groceries for some specialties next time. Check out this little gem off Speedway. read more

I popped in here today for lunch as a friend of mine recently brought take away from here and it looked amazing! I had the beef gyro and a sambusa. Both were full of flavor, well balanced, and I found it to be reasonably priced. The staff were very friendly as well, and made me feel welcomed. The grocery store side offered a lot of imported items that are hard to come by anywhere else. I'll definitely be back to purchase some goat or lamb meat! They have unique cuts, and again the prices seemed very reasonable. read more

We love their chickens & their yogurt...Been going there for about a year now & Will continue...We haven't tried the restaurant yet, tho.

Went into this business with low expectations. It looks tiny. It is NOT tiny. It was well stocked, well lit, smelled good, organized, delightful. We ordered lunch and bought items we have never seen before. It was an incredible experience. We will be going back often. read more

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They have a wonderful halal kitchen with reasonable prices! Had a great chicken wrap. Tasty ingredients generous serving. This is a family owned business and deserves our support. Go there! You won't be sorry. They have a lovely variety of foods and spices that are not prepackaged. Much tastier than those Sadaf packaged products any day!! read more

This market and restaurant is a hidden gem in Tucson!! I wish more people knew about this place. The market/grocery area has a huge amount of items to choose from. I could spend all day looking at the various products. They also sell fresh veggies and fruit. Head to the back of the store and you'll find the restaurant (I almost didn't see it when I first walked in). Lots of choices and I feel that the current prices are reasonable. There are some tables and seating for dine in, if you want. Since I lean towards being mostly vegetarian, I chose the falafel plate. Best falafel that I have had in a long time! It was just right and not dry. Without a doubt, the hummus is also the best I have ever had. Pita bread was absolutely delicious, warm and soft. And what can I say... the baklava was great! There's a parking lot with plenty of parking spots. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. I will most definitely continue to support this locally owned business! read more

If you are into the unusual and eating at a small little hole in the wall, then you need to come here and try this place out. The owner of this market\restaurant is super friendly. The food is fresh and he knows how to explain what everything is. To me it has a very Mediterranean overtone with pitas and hummus, fried dumplings and salads. Everything we tried was extremely tasty. The dumpling was like a Samosa filled with ground meat. It came with a red homemade sauce that was a bit spicy. The gentleman also brought out a green sauce and warned us it was made with Thai chilies and cilantro. It was tasty, but a little too much kick for this girl. Still, the best thing of all the goodness, was a coconut wafer cookie that I bought from the store. I could tell it had real coconut cream in it. My only regret is I didn't buy more. I'm coming back here for sure. Before I forget to tell you... The prices were so reasonable. Crazy! read more

Nur Market & Restaurant - Baklava - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

great food very friendly people and is a easy in and out spot the food there is great and has a lot of good stuff

Great people, delicious food. This little gem is to die for! I got the chicken shawerma plate and my husband got the beef plate. Portions are huge so be prepared for leftovers. Both plates were flavorful and not too heavy. Currently due to COVID, the dining area is close but you can walk around the market side to kill some time. Our order came out quick and hot in about 10-15 minutes. Definitely recommend and will be coming back! read more

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What great flavors. I hosted a MeetUp group of 14 people and the folks at Nur did a bang-up job taking care of us, including some wonderful humus while we were waiting for our orders. My wife and I had lamb shank, roast goat, and tzatziki. All three were incredible, making this one of my favorite ethnic restaurants in Tucson. It may not be swanky, but this a place to go for the food. I also had some of their chai, which they made specially for me without sugar. YUM. After you eat, indulge yourself in some shopping. There's some great stuff to be had, stuff you won't find in your local grocery. By the way, the staff are very pleasant an accommodating. Don't be afraid to ask questions; you'll receive informative and honest answers. read more

I had the chicken leg quarters with rice today and the food was huge portions that tasted like homemade cooking. Everyone here are friendly and the food was delicious. Thank you so much for the hospitality! read more

Excellent food and service inexpensive Mediterranean ethnic food. Also they offer grocery items & international teas

I come here once or twice a week and I always receive fresh food everything fresh but today, today I got Yesterdays food the chicken was super old the salad was not fresh it's look like they just re-cooked it. It tastes like leftovers and I don't eat leftovers . I could even eat it what a waste. read more

I stopped here to pick up dinner and a few groceries. I found the falafel plate to be delicious. It had great texture and flavor as did the dips that came with it. The grocery has a nice selection as well and I was able to grab a few things while they prepared my order. read more

Great gyro and hummus. Tried their hot sauce and it just about burned my face off! So GOOD!! Give them a try. Still take out only but absolutely delicious:) we will be back. read more

Today was my first time trying this place out by my work and it's really good! I recommend the beef gyro! Super flavorful and filling and the sambusa is very good! It's my favorite. Thank you guys! Super friendly!! read more

Nur Market & Restaurant - Beef gyro - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I just went to Nur Market and ordered two gyro sandwiches and fries. Unlike my first visit, gyros were not as big. The fries were a little burnt and was about half of what I received the last time. Tipped $5 on a $20 takeout order. After seeing what I got for my money I regretted tipping 25 percent on this takeout in order. Food quality and portion size are too much of a variable at Nur. I won't be back. read more

Nur Market & Restaurant - Menu at Nur Market July 2022 - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Just order their dulmas. 5/5 starts from me. My friends and I were on our way to a concert in Tucson. Nur was the perfect place to stop to grab early dinner. Staff were sooo friendly! read more

East Africa in Tucson , just going to put that little idea at the start of this review . First of for all of my Ethiopian fam out there , unless you have some one with a metal hand stove , injera is hard to find. This place is perfect for Injera , great taste and affordable , yes sir check that box. Sambusa how I miss being able to have this treats from the heavens yes sir they have sambusa such great price and these aren't those one bite and go no huge sambusa . To wrap this up , I love this place and I am from Philadelphia and DC. Try it out , dinner plates are all under 10 bucks , they have spices and ingredients that Safeway is not going to be stacking and huge bonus , great staff . Friendly , patience , no pressure and just overall great people . 5 Stars read more

Nur Market & Restaurant - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

You can never go wrong with Somali food! I have eaten at this place regularly for several weeks usually indulging in either chicken, goat or lamb and pasta - and on occasion substituting the pasta for rice. The food is always amazing and fresh. If you have not ever eaten Somali food envision a child born of Somali and Italian parents marrying an Indian and presto spicy pasta with a uniquely Somali flavor. Treat your tastebuds to an orgasmic array of cuisine guaranteed to make you come back for more. read more

Friendly and the best lamb shank in town. Go with someone, and share plates are huge! The grocery store is nice, with fresh Halal meat and tasty sweets. read more

Small place but it's good. The food is really good and fresh also halal. Also the employees are very kind read more

Nur Market & Restaurant - Eating rice with beef - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Purchased six of their deep fried extra lean beef Sambusas with the included accompanying sauces.....only $1.50 each. I had only experienced the Indian version, Samosas, which is a favorite when I eat Indian. This was Somalian. So, I had no idea what to expect. On the way home I ate one and it was out of sight! Ate two more when I got home with the green, very spicy sauce. Really scrumptious with spices I have not had before. Seriously, just an incredible delight. They were so good I finished the refrigerated ones several hours later eating them cold. Although a bit oily the taste hit all the right buds. Never tried the red dipping sauce, but at this point I didn't care. I was full, but so very satisfied. Need to return and try some of their very reasonably priced food. Wonderful, warm welcoming service. They even gave me some of their rice to take home on the house. Will try that tonight. A must visit to this unassuming place on Speedway Blvd! read more

Came here on a friend's recommendation for some good Somalian food. This is actually the first time I've had Somalian food, and it did not disappoint. First time I came, I got the gyro because it was a good amount of food for the price, and I was not very hungry. They also have chicken leg quarters, and I ordered that the next time I came. It's certainly a deal, with a lot of food for a great price! For me, I ended up eating it for two meals. It's my low spice tolerance, I ordered the mild version. I did try my friend's extra spicy version, which had a good kick to it, but it was too spicy for me. The chicken itself was moist, and soft enough that it was falling off the bone, and the spices were delicious. It's a bit odd since this restaurant is in a small family-owned store, but don't let the outer appearance fool you--this is definitely a place worth trying! read more

An underrated hidden gem in Tucson. The restaurant brings the Horn of Africa cuisine.

This is a very cute family owned market right off speedway. They have a good selection of a variety of middle eastern food. Their bread is very fresh and delicious, so we always come here for it. It runs out quick so get here early! read more

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My friends and I ate here last night. I had the Chicken Shawerma Sandwich ($5.99) and Coffee ($1.00). We also shared some hummus and felafel and pita. I would have ordered goat, but it was too expensive. It was a pleasant and satisfying meal, service was friendly, and it's conveniently located just down the street from the Loft Cinema. After eating, we explored the market but didn't buy anything. read more

There is a square in Central Tucson that stretches from Swan to Campbell (east to west) and Glen to Broadway (north to south). Within that square is a truly tantalizing concentration of Mediterranean, middle eastern, and North/East African locations that are authentic, cultural, and most importantly, delicious. Nur Market is a quiet, smaller location, doesn't boast the same reputation or notoriety of some other spots in this square. So how does it fare against the likes of proven heavyweights like Babylon Market, Fronimo's or Zayna? Let me say, it fares delightfully. The menu selection includes more well known Mediterranean dishes such as beef or chicken shawarma, falafel, and baklava for dessert. You'll notice right away the distinction between Nur and its neighbors, and I'm inclined to believe it's due to the owners' Somalian heritage that provides a clear distinction. My personal favorite meal includes the beef shawarma sandwich with the French fries (not exactly cultured but get off my back I like French fries). The meat is rich, full of flavor. The bread is soft, but sturdy enough to hold in the mountain of ingredients. And the fries have a splash of seasoning that makes even them stand apart! Crazy! This place is just great all around. The service is always polite and friendly. Food is always ready in a timely manner. Plus there's a market that sells goat for $6 a pound! I'm not savvy enough in the goat market to know if that's a good deal or not, but who cares, where else can you buy goat?! Also, do yourself a solid and grab a sambusa. It's a fried meat-filled pastry triangle that reminds me of a samosa but clearly has its own twist to it. Solid! read more

The samosas are to die for! Cute family owned African restaurant. The market has various goods and groceries. However I was inclined just to try their food. They were busy they had customers in and out but mostly takeout orders. I had ordered ahead for my samosas. Each are 1.50$ And which I do not feel like it's a bad deal. I am definitely going back read more

Small grocery store & restaurant on Speedway. No ambience, but fresh tasty food that is more middle-eastern than African. Apparently, the Somalian owners spent a few yrs in Egypt & honed their cooking skills. U must try their sambusa which is far tastier than an Indian samosa or pakora; made daily it is flaky & filled w/ground beef & seasoning. A little pricey, but delicious is the goat curry served w/a mound of tasty rice. Very casual place w/plastic utensils & food is served 11-7 daily - not to be missed! read more

This place hits the spot. If your looking for lunch under $10, this is the place for you. It's a quite place to escape the office and a fun food shop to look around in. I had a gyro and Mexican coke. I'm already craving a second round! read more

Small locally owned restaurant/market with delicious food. I ordered the Beef Roast plate it was seasoned to perfection, served with a beautiful vegetable salad and large portion of basmati rice. I love tzaziki so it comes with pita bread and it is perfect with this dish. Their green sauce/ salsa is hot but a nice topping for the beef. Baklava is fresh and delicious! Definitely going back, curious to try the gyros sandwich. read more

The service is bery excellent. The staff are amazing and they care alot about customer satisfaction. The food is extraordinary and authentic. read more

Nur Market is a really good family owned spot to get groceries, fresh halal meat, spices, etc. They have Tahir chicken as well, and frozen parathas/samosas/etc. Really welcoming place. I love coupling a grocery/meat run with their delicious shawarmas. They're sooo good. The other food in the restaurant looks good too, I've yet to try it. The shawarmas are so yummy though! read more