Looking to uncover all that Garden District has to offer? Get to know this Tucson neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a sushi restaurant to a hair and nail salon.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Garden District, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Zayna Mediterranean
Topping the list is Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Syrian spot Zayna Mediterranean. Located at 1138 N. Belvedere, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 513 reviews on Yelp.
The menu features entrees like the Mujadara plate, with pilaf of lentils, rice with caramelized onion and toasted nuts, a salad and yogurt, lamb kifta plate, with rice, green beans, yogurt sauce and pita.
2. O Sushi Restaurant
Next up is sushi bar and Japanese spot O Sushi Restaurant, situated at 4689 E. Speedway Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 159 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
On the menu, expect to find noodle and fried rice plates, with beef, chicken, veggies and shrimp, as well as sesame chicken and the salmon sizzler off the dinner portion. When it comes to sushi, there is sashimi, hand rolls and specialty rolls, such as the Mexican roll, Rock Star roll and Ya Ya roll.
3. Cafe Botanica
Cafe, New American and Mexican spot Cafe Botanica is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson Botanical Gardens, 4.5 stars out of 42 reviews.
The menu is inspired by the traditions of the Sonoran desert and high-desert of Northern New Mexico, according to the business's website. For breakfast, you'll find breakfast sopes, filled with roasted seasonal vegetables, poached eggs and crema served with salsa trio.
4. Ajia Simone's Ahead of Style
Ajia Simone's Ahead of Style, a hair salon, nail salon and waxing spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 41 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4551 E. Speedway Blvd. to see for yourself.
Stop in to the salon for men's, women's and kids haircuts, as well as hairstyling, extension, blowout and coloring services. There is also skin care, manicures, pedicures, waxing and more. Click here for a full menu of services.
5. Enchanted Dragon
Check out Enchanted Dragon, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 59 reviews on Yelp. You can find the tattoo and piercing spot at 4243 E. Speedway Blvd.
The shop has five tattoo artists and two body piercers. It offers custom and traditional tattoos.
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