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    Omar's Hi-Way Chef Restaurant

    3.4 (267 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Chicken Fried Steak
    Natalie S.

    We love Triple T, it is our most reliable breakfast spot in the Tucson area and open serving breakfast late night. They keep your coffee cup full, the service is always great, and we get a kick out of this restaurant being in a truck stop. We can't wait to see how the new owners continue to build this place up!

    Lava cake

    Better off stopping at McDonald's. This place was disgusting. The tables were presented like they were clean but had crumbs and cup residue on just about all of them. The waitress seemed off (like tired of the every day, uninterested). She didn't allow my 12 year old to order from the children's menu, 10 and under is apparently enforced. The $14 chicken tender basket I ordered for him was 4 chicken fingers with processed chicken. My brisket sandwich was horrendous, the beef? Was questionable. The greenbeans were total mush, I had to spit out the bite I took. The lava cake also tasted like low grade/fake chocolate.

    Betsy M.

    We had not been here for at least 8+ years but after perusing reviews hit it up for some breakfast. They've completely given it a makeover since we were last here an it looked very clean with a more sleek diner vibe (vs truck stop). Friendly and welcoming service throughout our meal and prices were reasonable for the large portions.

    Huge chocolate cake.
    Donn D.

    They no longer have fried chicken and it seems like their menu is much smaller. So I have to give the TTT Burrito a try.

    Prime rib French dip with cole slaw
    Angela A.

    The food was good! High quality and prepared well. We had the prime rib French dip with cole slaw and a TTT omelette, and both were yummy. Prices were a bit on the high side but it's common nowadays. Service was friendly and efficient. We enjoyed our lunch here.

    Menu as of March 2025
    Jessica B.

    I must have come on an off day as the experience I had here was really bad. We got there around 5:45pm and didn't leave until around 7:30pm. The service was so incredibly slow. There were only two waitresses on the floor and the place was only half full. It took almost 30 minutes before our order was finally taken. Then it took another almost 40 minutes to get our food. I ordered the classic breakfast with eggs over easy, sausage patties, hashbrowns and a side of country gravy. The entire meal was flavorless except for the sausage patties. The gravy tasted like flour and looked like it had lumps of flour in it. The eggs and hashbrowns had no flavor and adding the gravy on top made it worse. I actually added salt to my food which I never usually do. I can say the place is clean but that's about it. There were no apologies for the long wait times or anything else. I don't think I'll be back anytime soon.

    Claire G.

    This place was EVERYTHING. Quite literally. Motel/Truck Stop/Gift Store/Diner/Arcade/Candy Castle/Probably More??? It left nothing to the imagination in the best way possible. Came for the diner, left with a great experience. The diner was absolutely amazing. 12/10 service from every single staff member. They were just fantastic! The food was amazing. I love that they are keeping this old vintage place alive and thriving. Will 1000% be back.

    Chicken fried steak breakfast
    Kathryn W.

    One of my absolute favorite long time Tucson gem's just off the freeway at I-10 and Craycroft is perfect for any occasion. The breakfast chicken fried steak is hands down my favorite meal there. But the burgers, dinner chicken fried steak and pie tower are also not to be missed. The did a huge remodel and also have a full bar now and the whole place is brighter and cuter. Safe always fast and friendly. Also check out the huge candy counter featuring treats from today and Yester-year!

    Chimichanga enchilada style
    Ava G.

    HUGE PORTIONS! I was pleasantly surprised by this place. Their menu is huge and has a bit of everything. I was craving Mexican food, so of course I got some. It was very Americanized, I could tell the taco shells were from the store and the refried beans were from a can. It was all still very good! I had no complaints. Others at my table got breakfast food, sandwiches, and chicken tenders. Everything turned out good and was large. Dessert was huge and delicious! Big enough for 3 people. They even have a full bar here! My boyfriend said the bathrooms weren't the cleanest, unfortunately.

    Candy corner
    Mildred O.

    Located inside the iconic TTT Truck Stop (sign easily seen from I-10), this restaurant has surprisingly good food. They serve large portions of comfort food and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day (and they have alcoholic drinks too). They have cute diner booths and a little candy counter with some nostalgic candy bars which you can add to your bill. You seat yourself and server comes over and takes care of you. The bill is brought out and you can use the QR code to pay your bill. The bill was a bit of a sticker shock for four people eating at a truck stop which added up to $90 for lunch!!

    Wow! Blueberry deep-dish pie
    Soni C.

    We stopped in for a slice of pie today, and ended up with a deep-dish each! Debbie was our server and she wrapped the visit with sunshine! We'll definetly return--the rest of the menu looked delish!!!

    Chile Relleño and Eggs
    Donna P.

    Lots of parking and easy to be in and out of. Plenty of seating inside, but many tables are located under the air vents and you get cold pretty quickly. Breakfast is served all day and we both went with Chile Relleño and Eggs. Mine came with beans and rice and two small flour tortillas. He had Hash Browns instead of Rice. The Peppers had a good flavor, but were tough and stringy, like they had been frozen and then reheated. It's a truck stop, and they have a variety of items on the menu, including breakfast served all day. Our waitress, Cheryl, was very pleasant and did a good job. Just not sure $42.00 for two meals and 2 iced teas is worth the price.

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    11 months ago

    The food is great. Portion size is huge so be ready to eat or share with someone. Dessert especially is a massive experience.

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    2 years ago

    Solid! They have some of the best biscuits and gravy I've had in a long time. They chicken fried steak is also solid!

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    Been here twice so far and each time I am I have left happy and full. Breakfast is fresh and on point.

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    Quality of food has gone down, service slow and disjointed. Remodel looks nice. Portions way smaller than years ago.

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    Always a good stop on the bike. Food's usually really good, they do have off days, but not often. Definitely will keep coming back.

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    Good food, good service. Love the decor and good family place. don't judge a book by its cover!

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    Used to come here years ago (2019-2020) when working downtown in an office and fell in love then…read morewith this place. Had not been in over 6 years when I went today to this awesome place. The line was the usual long line and with my dog, was much better as people talk and pet dogs in line and it went fairly fast. The line was in shade with the nearby tree so it made it that much better. The ambiance is the misters around that are welcomed by all, the pretty tree and greenery and fencing and signage they have used to decorate this small outdoor place so well. The shaded and covered tables outside had various chairs and enough space for people to rotate in and out- esp with our dogs that love the cool brick to lie on:) Now, the absolute best part is the food- still amazingly worth waiting for and delicious!! I got the burrito( basic has potato, egg, beans , cheese) and the protein I added was bacon and extra was guac. Also got the 16oz Dirty Chai. My friend came for first time and was surprised to open her order and find two burritos- I knew and wanted to see her face- she loved the taste and the fact she had lunch or dinner later as one truly is so full of deliciousness- it fills you up! We each had one we took home ! This place- just a treat for anyone wanting fantastic and pure local service and food! Highly recommend!!!

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    Nice restaurant. Been here a few times, some with colleagues for lunch…read more Food is good. I've had a variety of things, some Mexican dishes, some American. Did a breakfast once. I wouldn't say that it is top of the line cooking, but it is very delicious and definitely worth a visit this side of town. Parking can be a little challenging, they do share a parking lot with other businesses, but close in, there are not that many spots. Service is always friendly and makes you feel comfortable. Interesting atmosphere with flamingos galore and other things decorating the inside. Gives it somewhat of a party and fun feel. Food comes out in a timely manner even when they are very busy. Prices are reasonable. Give it a try, I think you'll like it. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!

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    Service was super fast one we got a table. Came on a Saturday at noon and the place was still…read morecrowded. They have breakfast all day but also provide lunch so everyone is happy. There is outdoor seating with small tables and misters to stay cool. The inside has a good amount of space and A/C is on spot. There is also a bar with a good number of seats available. This might be first come first served but I am not totally sure. The food is a really good spread of options. Pancakes, german pancakes, french toast, eggs benedict(s) monte cristo, omelets, croque madame, country chicken with biscuits and sausage gravy, chilaquiles con pollo, avocado toast, savory crepe, and even a breakfast pizza. Oh and they offer a few skillet options too-southwest, loaded baked potato, and sausage and peppers skillet. So many options!! I can't speak too much for lunch but I did see burgers on the menu. Not too helpful in that arena sorry. The eggs Benedict with ham was awesome. Side of potatoes with a bit of all seasoning and a side salad with awesome light dressing comes with it. The dutch baby was also great. A german pancake served savory with sausage. Huge portion. Come check this place out and make sure if you don't want to wait you call in advance when driving there and ask to get on their "wait list" you may not be able to get a reservation but you can do this. You're welcome.

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    The lobby of the Congress Hotel. Note the hanging calendars.
    The lobby of the Congress Hotel. Note the hanging calendars.
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