Aspasia

This place is addicting. Friend and I took two more people there. They have a patio now that is really nice.This time I got the Chicken Shawarma and friend went back to the Chicken Kabobs. Our guests got Gyros. They were as impressed as we are with this place. The rice is amazing; the server is amazing; the chicken is tender; there's enough food for two meals out of one.You will love this place. Again, whether it's authentic or not, I don't know. I just know it's delicious!

Went here yesterday after seeing high reviews from them and a super delectable Instagram! There was only 1 table seated when we got there and there was no one at the front, though we could hear people in the kitchen. It does have a more hole in the wall local feel, and the music was nice.. reminded me of a French cafe. It took about 20min minutes though for me to realize the same song was playing on a loop.After standing for a bit and ringing the bell a couple times, we were greeted. Once seated, the server was on top of service. We ordered the baba ganoush for an appetizer. This was my first time ordering this. It came with veggies and thin plain pita bread. I don't think it's a dish we love, but it seemed to be made nicely and a hearty portion. The mega mixed grill meal we ordered to try a few things at once was a sight! Huge portion and nicely presented. We enjoyed that and the fries we ordered on the side as well. I really liked the baklava dessert too, but just know it's pretty sweet! Aside from the greeting at the beginning, I noticed after paying that the prices charged were different than what was on the menu, which is the reason for taking another star. I really don't like that and am not sure why they are charging more than advertised on the menu. I let it go but probably won't be back.

The food is delicious. The service is exceptional. The ambience is relaxing, classy and welcoming. Their desserts are to die for. Definitely recommend this place!

Spent a lot of time in Jordan so I'm picky about my middle eastern food and desserts, and I was thoroughly impressed with the food here. Got the appetizer platter, which was amazing, and took the knafeh and hareeseh desserts to go (they were perfect). Wish I lived closer, I'd be a regular.

Lunch today was fantastic. We had the Aspasia Plate and the Lamb Kabob Plate. Lots of food and very delicious. Abdul, our server, was perfect. This is the place for Middle East cuisine in Tucson. Recommend giving it a try.

I just have reiitterate how great this place is. Real authentic hand made food with love. I just keep coming back and when I think of eating out this place always come up.

What an incredible introduction to Middle Eastern cuisine! We were unfamiliar with most of the items on the menu, but the owner came and sat with us for a little bit and provided excellent recommendations. He was kind, funny, and obviously very passionate about the food. I can't blame him - everything was authentic and delicious. A couple friends and I shared the Aspasia Mix appetizer plate and the Mega Mixed Grill entree. This was a great place to go to as a group because we were able to try 6 appetizers and 4 meats each with plenty to go around. The service was flawless and we were all impressed by the quantity and quality of the meal, a meal with so many different notes that came together harmoniously. Don't let the restaurant's proximity to a stop light or gas station fool you, Aspasia has a gorgeous outdoor patio that added to the dining experience. We would love to go back and show other friends this gem!

We tried Aspasia for dinner the other night, and we really enjoyed the food! We love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food; Aspasia is a great addition to the local options! We started with the Samosas, which were filled with ground beef, onions, and pine nuts. YUM. The crust was light and crispy, while the filling was super hearty and seasoned really well. For our entrees, we got the Lamb Kebab plate with rice and the Chicken Kebab plate with fries. I absolutely loved the lamb kebab! The lamb and rice were fragrant and spiced perfectly, and the tahini took it over the top in a good way. I will 100% be ordering this again! The Aspasia bread that comes with the plate is interesting -- it's a pita stuffed with onions and herbs, as well as a tangy sauce of some kind (maybe tomato-based? Honestly not sure) -- but I might have preferred plain pita, because I felt like the flavors of the Aspasia bread overpowered the lamb. The portions are very generous. I took leftovers home, and they reheated really well for lunch the next day! The dining room is on the plain side, which is neither here nor there, and it seemed like there was only one server for the whole dining room, which slowed things up a bit, but Aspasia's food is the real draw. We'll be back, no question!

Dined here for the first time tonight. Went in expecting Mediterranean food but the owner said the food is Arabic and that he is from Jordan. You can tell he's passionate about his food and his restaurant. He was the only server while we were there. We shared the mixed grill which is the perfect amount of food for 2 people. I loved all of the meats but the chicken tawouk was my favorite. The rice was absolutely delicious and there was a ton of it. I'm not sure what exactly was on the Aspasia bread, it seemed like hot sauce, jalapeños, parsley and onion, it was just okay. After we ate I realized we never got the vegetables and pickles. The owner brought over the trays of desserts and said his wife had baked them this morning. They looked delicious but we were too full. This place is a must try!

I've driven by many times, but never thought to stop in to eat. I read positive reviews a few weeks ago and was in the area today. The food was delicious and the service was very good. The front of the house we just saw one sever and I would guess there were more than 15 folks in the restaurant when we got there. The kitchen and server seemed to keep up well. The layout of the restaurant is odd. Hopefully the patio is opening in the fall. Good spot overall.