"After listening to a friend rave about this place for weeks the husband was close enough today to pick up some lunch. They have a great website with clear menu descriptions and pictures of the options, making it easy to call in an order if you've never been. The call was answered promptly and good service given over the phone. Told 10 minutes till ready. The husband showed up and just had a wait a couple minutes for the food, which gave time to look around store and pick up some Turkish delight and see all the spices that are available there.We ordered the falafel plate, beef kebab plate and combo plate which had both chicken and beef kebabs. The kebab plates came up with rice and all plates came with hummus, pita and a little salad. Huge servings. The daughter and I will both get two meals out of the one.Delicious food, great sauces, and good service. Definite win"
"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."
"We came here for the tacos ....and then come extras. Seeing the great reviews is why we stopped, and I can see why. We got a couple birria tacos which were awesome and soaked in the flavorful seasonings. I recommend these for sure. The meat was tender and perfectly seasoned in my opinion. We also got a carne asada and carnitas tacos. The asada was a bit tough to chew unfortunately and the carnitas was good. The corn tortillas were tasty and made with quality ingredients. Finally, I ordered a green tamale but I didn't see anything green about it. Maybe it was missing the sauce? It was good and I liked the sweetness of it. I'd come back for some birria tacos for sure."
"Sometimes gas prices are lower than in town. Good spot to sit out front and drink coffee. Friendly service!"
"Super cute market in the small town of Tubac. We always stop in here when we're staying at the golf resort to pick up some things to keep in the small fridge for snacking g or drinking. Very friendly, attentive service and they carry a wide variety of foods for visitors and residents. Love this market!"
Mark A.
Apr 17, 2018
Babylon is on fire!!!! Love it, Love it, Love it!!! It is outside my travel area for food, it is now going to be a part of my food pilgrimage for many reasons.1. The prepared food in the kitchen is so fresh and delectable I cannot get enough. The hummus is smooth and creamy, Waleed turned me onto this summer squash ganoush that is everything.2. The meat counter fresh and ready not frozen.3. They are super nice and care about the people who come in.4. A wide variety of other food items from the near to middle east. Really all of the Med countries including North Africa and the Balkans have variations of the same foods, which a lot of the ingredients are to be found here.5. All of it, just all of it!!!They are local and his brother has my other favorite place to eat in all places, the food court at the Tucson Mall Kebab King.
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Jeanne T.
Feb 17, 2022
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!
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Richard H.
Nov 14, 2022
This is my carnicería. Not only because is the closest in my neighborhood but because the service is good and friendly, the market is stocked with just about everything I need, and the cocina makes some of the best comida! Their taco tuesday special comes with 5 street tacos that you can mix-n-match, plus a canned soda all for $8.99, plus tax. Take your grub to the outdoor seating or a small indoor corridor with some tables and window bar. If you buy your meat on weekends they usually have a set up outside where they will grill it up for free! The marinated pollo asada is our go-to. Getchya some!
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Tammy K.
Jan 28, 2022
I wish someone would claim this page, roadrunner is a great little shop. Gas, beer, wine, hot food, lotto, an atm, etc. The staff is nice and quite frankly, so are the customers. I've met so many great people just standing in line! The tire air machine lasts forever and the parking lot is big enough for our truck. At the corner of Saguarita and Houghton it's really well located too.
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John W.
Sep 9, 2020
Well, it's 4.9 stars anyway. Fun assortment of gourmet foods and has a nice deli in back. Had a Reuben Sandwich and it was great all things considered. No, it wasn't a NY Deli clone, but it was just fine. You can sit inside or outside, they have beer and wine and it is interesting from a people watching perspective as the place is very busy! Great atmosphere and super nice people working there. It's a go-to for sure, and yes, they have a wide selection of sandwiches on their menu, including burgers and some other rather snooty gourmet selections. All in!
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Aech E.
Aug 2, 2024
I love me a Rueben sandwich, and theirs is wonderful. And the fries? STOP IT. So good. This place reminds me of a spot we used to go to when we lived in other state- half general store, half bar with food. There's plenty of seating. Everyone is really nice and the service is great! I don't drink alcohol, so IDK about the bar, can't speak to that.
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Gene T.
Dec 28, 2020
Today was a good visit. Clean. I felt safe. I went for live lobsters and got them!!!The staff was friendly! I was able to go about my business, without a problem.Staff wore their masks properly! That is always a good thing.Selection is always good.
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Steven L.
Oct 15, 2022
We like this Safeway. Employees are usually friendly and helpful. Went in today and Hailey was the cashier, she helped me with the app to ensure I received the sale price. Then went to the pharmacy and got our shingles vaccine. The pharmacist was very nice and not rushed. Overall a good visit!
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"The screaming vail burger had the perfect amount of spice. I'd highly recommend! The Reuben is also delicious. We'll be back!"
"Arianna in fast lane checkout very friendly , patient & professional thank you !bread Sara Lee 74c"
"DoorDash delivery from Safeway Deli, chicken tenders, potato salad, macaroni salad, potato wedges and more. Forget the kitchen cleanup, dinner is ready."
"I usually like going to Safeway, but this place just isn't well managed. The shelves are shoddily stocked. I often find items on sale in the wrong spot no matter what day of the week or time of day it is. In addition to that, the bathrooms are filthy.The last time I came here was at 8:00pm on a weeknight. I was in a line that consisted of about 10 people, and there was only one register open. After about 10 minutes of waiting, a manager finally came out and started ringing people up, complaining about her job.I would seek this place out as my go to grocery store only if it were convenient for you. Otherwise, I'd steer clear."
"This store is amazing. I stopped going to Walmart a year ago because they treat the employees like crap, they are underpaid, and most don't have health insurance. Yes....it is CHEAP......but at what cost. So I needed another store. The difference in the customer service alone is worth it GREAT floral section, amazing fresh fruit section, and the baked and organic breads are so good, With the app on your phone, when you go into the store in registers what you usually buy, and you get great deals on that. Sometimes it gets you out of your comfort zone with things that are new. I love it."