Buendia Breakfast and Lunch Café

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2530 North 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ

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Buendia Breakfast & Lunch Café

2530 N 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719

(520) 849-8487 849-8487)

Closed 8 AM – 2 PM

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Buendia Breakfast & Lunch Café: A Sunny Slice of Mexico in Tucson

If you are looking for a spot where the food feels like a warm hug and the atmosphere makes you want to linger over coffee for hours, Buendia Breakfast & Lunch Café is your destination. Located in the heart of Tucson, this family-owned gem, led by Chef Jael and Manager Julio Garcia, brings the vibrant spirit and authentic flavors of Nogales, Sonora, straight to your table.

Traditional Flavors with a Heart

At Buendia, "homemade" isn't just a buzzword; it’s a philosophy. Every dish is crafted to reflect the soulful cooking of Mexico. From the slow-simmered Machaca to the perfectly seasoned Chorizo, the flavors are deeply rooted in tradition. You won't find generic brunch here—instead, you'll taste generations of family recipes that celebrate the rich culinary heritage of the Sonoran region.

Atmosphere & Experience

The word Buendia (Good Day) perfectly captures the vibe. The space is inspired by Mexican folklife—colorful, lively, and incredibly welcoming. Julio and Jael have created a "happier community" within their walls, where every guest is greeted with a genuine smile and thanked personally upon leaving. It’s the kind of place where locals catch up over Café de Olla and travelers feel like they’ve discovered a secret neighborhood hangout.

Signature Tastes to Try

Café de Olla: A must-try Mexican coffee brewed with cinnamon and raw cane sugar.

Chilaquiles Divorciados: A beautiful and spicy plate featuring both red and green salsas.

Apple & Maple Pancakes: For those with a sweet tooth, these are a legendary local favorite.

Nopal Ranchero: A unique and delicious option featuring tender cactus, perfect for those seeking a true regional specialty.

Pro-Tips for Your Visit

The Early Bird: It’s a popular local spot, especially on weekends, so arriving early helps you snag a table without a long wait.

Dietary Friendly: They offer fantastic Vegan and Vegetarian options, including Nopales with red sauce and Caldo de Queso.

Bring the Family: The cafe is very kid-friendly, with a specialized menu for the little ones and a warm, inclusive environment.

Practical Information

Address: 2530 N 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719.

Contact: (520) 849-8487.

Menu Style: Mexican-inspired Breakfast & Lunch.

Service: Dine-in and Pickup (Delivery options may vary).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Is there parking available at the restaurant?

Yes, there is convenient parking available on-site, making it an easy stop for both local commuters and tourists exploring Tucson.

2. Are there gluten-free or vegan options on the menu?

Absolutely! Buendia is known for its inclusive menu, offering dedicated vegan choices like Vegan Bean Burritos and Nopal-based dishes, as well as several naturally gluten-free Mexican specialties.

3. Do they accept reservations?

Buendia typically operates on a first-come, first-served basis to maintain its casual, community-cafe feel. For larger groups, it is always a good idea to call ahead and check the current wait time.

What's available here

Free parking lot

Free street parking

Paid parking lot

Usually plenty of parking

Good for kids

Kids' menu

Credit cards

Debit cards

Credit cards

Usually a wait

What's on the menu

Popular picks

Chilaquiles Divorciados

Mexican Coffee

Traditional Breakfast

Chips & Salsa

Cinnamon Tea

Iced Tea

Café de Olla Riquísimo

Chorizomelette

Maria Cookies

Banana Maple Pancakes

Guacamole

Cafe Americano Coffee

Kids Quesadilla & Beans

Egg Burritos with Cheese and Potato

Empanada De Carne & Fish

Cafesito De Cazuela

Chili Relleno Pstuffed with Corn Tamale

Huevos Rancheros Con Nopal

Shrimp Soup

DRINKS

HOT CHOCOLATE 7.59 $

HOT TEA 4.67 $

KIDS DRINK 3.80 $

MAZAPAN KIDS 4.67 $

FOUNTAIN DRINKS

Coke 4.08 $

Diet Coke 4.08 $

Dr Pepper 4.08 $

Sprite 4.08 $

Fanta 4.08 $

Hi-C 4.08 $

Mineral 4.08 $

Water

AGUAS FRESCAS

Lemonade 4.67 $

Jamaica 4.67 $

Iced Tea 5.25 $

Cinnamon Tea 5.84 $

Horchata De Mazapán 7.01 $

Agua Del Dia 4.67 $

COFFEE

Regular Café 5.25 $

Café De Olla 7.01 $

Decaf 4.67 $

MILK

Regular Milk 3.50 $

Non-Dairy Milk 4.08 $

JUICE

Orange Juice 3.50 $

Apple Juice 3.50 $

KIDS MENU

Burrito Frijol KIDS 8.18 $

Quesadilla KIDS 8.18 $

Chicken KIDS 10.52 $

Fish KIDS 11.69 $

Shrimp KIDS 11.69 $

Chicken Taco & Soup KIDS 10.52 $

APPETIZERS

Guacamole 8.76 $

Quesadilla 8.18 $

Toritos 12.86 $

Molletes 8.76 $

"Chorizo" Molletes 11.69 $

LUNCH BURRITOS

Burritos Picadillo 15.20 $

Burritos Deshebrada 15.20 $

Burritos Bistec Ranchero 15.20 $

Burritos Pollo Ranchero 15.20 $

Burritos Carne Con Chile 15.20 $

Burritos Frijol 9.35 $

Burritos Frijol VEGAN 9.35 $

LUNCH ENTREES

Tacos Dorados 16.37 $

Chicken Fajitas 19.88 $

Steak Fajitas 19.88 $

Enchiladas 18.71 $

Carne Con Chile PLATE 18.71 $

Tortilla Soup 12.86 $

Tortilla Soup CUP 8.76 $

BUENDIA LUNCH SIGNATURES

BUENDIA Lunch Poblano 21.05 $

Mole Enchiladas 19.88 $

Bistec Ranchero 18.71 $

Pollo Ranchero 18.71 $

Caldo De Queso 12.86 $

Caldo De Queso CUP 8.76 $

BUENDIA EMPANADAS

Empa Picadillo 6.42 $

Empa Cochinita Pibil 6.42 $

Empa Carne Con Chile 6.42 $

Empa Tinga 6.42 $

Empa Nopales 6.42 $

Empa Rajas 6.42 $

Empa Frijol 6.42 $

Empa Chorizo 6.42 $

Empa Queso 6.42 $

Empa Marlin 6.42 $

Empa Camaron 6.42 $

Empa Camaron AHOGADA 7.59 $

Empa Papa 7.01 $

Empa Nopales VEGAN 6.42 $

Empa Rajas VEGAN 6.42 $

Empa Frijol VEGAN 6.42 $

ARTISAN TACOS

Taco Picadillo 4.67 $

Taco Cochinita Pibil 4.67 $

Taco Tinga 4.67 $

Taco Deshebrada 4.67 $

Taco Nopales 4.67 $

Taco Rajas 4.67 $

Taco Frijol 4.67 $

Taco Rajas VEGAN 4.67 $

Taco Frijol VEGAN 4.67 $

SEAFOOD

Seafood Tacos 4.67 $

Caldos 18.71 $

BICHI 4.67 $

Fajitas Camaron 21.05 $

VEGAN/VEGETARIAN

Nopales Con Chile 15.20 $

Molletes 8.76 $

Frijol De Olla 10.52 $

Empa Papa 7.01 $

Burritos Nopales 11.69 $

SIDES

Chips & Salsa 4.08 $

Side Arroz 3.50 $

Side Carne Con Chile 5.84 $

Side Chorizo 5.84 $

Side Crema 1.16 $

Side Ensalada 4.67 $

Side Frijol 3.50 $

Side Frijol VEGAN 3.50 $

Side Fruta 3.50 $

Side Nopales 5.25 $

Side Papas 4.67 $

Side Pico De Gallo 1.16 $

Side Pollo 5.84 $

Side Queso 1.16 $

Side Tortillas Harina 1.74 $

Tamal De Elote 5.84 $

DESSERTS

Pastel De Galleta 8.18 $

Chocoflan 7.59 $

Flan 7.01 $

Arroz Con Leche 4.08 $

Concha 5.25 $

Pastry 7.02 $

APPETIZERS

Guacamole 7.99 $

Quesadilla 7.49 $

Toritos 10.99 $

Molletes 7.99 $

"Chorizo" Molletes 9.99 $

Avocado Toast 10.52 $

BREAKFAST BURRITOS

Burritos HuevoChorizo 14.03 $

Burritos HuevoMachaca 14.03 $

Burritos HuevoMexicana 14.03 $

Burritos HuevoTocino 14.03 $

Burritos HuevoJamon 14.03 $

Burritos HuevoNopales 14.03 $

Burritos HuevoSalchichas 14.03 $

Burritos HuevoPapas 14.03 $

Burritos Frijol 9.35 $

Burritos Frijol VEGAN 9.35 $

Burritos ChorizoPapas 15.78 $

Burritos MachacaVerdura 15.78 $

BREAKFAST ENTREES

Huevos Rancheros 16.37 $

Huevos Divorciados 16.37 $

Huevos A La Mexicana 15.20 $

Huevos Con Chorizo 15.78 $

Huevos Con Machaca 15.78 $

Huevos Con Tocino 15.20 $

Huevos Con Jamón 15.20 $

Huevos Con Salchichas 15.20 $

Huevos Con Nopales 15.20 $

Huevos Con Tortillas 15.20 $

Traditional Breakfast 15.20 $

Chilaquiles 14.61 $

Chilaquiles Montados 20.46 $

House Pancakes 12.86 $

Chorizo Con Papas 16.95 $

Machaca Con Verdura 16.95 $

Menudo 12.86 $

BUENDIA BREAKFAST SIGNATURES

BUENDIA Breakfast Poblano 18.12 $

Chilaquiles Divorciados 15.78 $

Huevos Rancheros Con Nopal 18.71 $

RancherOmelette 18.71 $

ChorizOmelette 18.71 $

Apple & Maple Pancakes 15.20 $

Nopal Ranchero 15.20 $

SEAFOOD

Seafood Tacos 3.99 $

Caldos 15.99 $

BICHI 3.99 $

VEGAN/VEGETARIAN

Nopales Con Chile 12.99 $

Molletes 7.99 $

Frijol De Olla 9.99 $

Empa Papa 5.99 $

Burritos Nopales 9.99 $

SIDES

Chips & Salsa 3.49 $

Frijol De Olla CUP 7.01 $

House Salsa 12oz 9.35 $

House Salsa LARGE 24oz 18.71 $

Side Aguacate 5.25 $

Side Apples & Maple 3.50 $

Side Arroz 2.99 $

Side Chilaquiles ROJOS 9.35 $

Side Chilaquiles VERDES 9.35 $

Side Chiles Toreados 2.33 $

Side Chorizo 4.99 $

Side Crema 0.99 $

Side Culichi 4.67 $

Side Ensalada 3.99 $

Side Frijol 2.99 $

Side Frijol VEGAN 2.99 $

Side Fruta 2.99 $

Side Huevo 2.91 $

Side Huevo Ranchero 5.25 $

Side Huevo Ranchero Jamon 6.42 $

Side Jamon 4.08 $

Side Machaca 5.84 $

Side Medio Aguacate 2.91 $

Side Mole 4.67 $

Side Nopales 4.49 $

Side Pan Integral 2.33 $

Side Pancake 3.50 $

Side Papas 3.99 $

Side Pico De Gallo 0.99 $

Side Pollo 5.84 $

Side Queso 0.99 $

Side Salchichas 4.08 $

Side Salchichas KIDS 4.08 $

Side Salsa Ranchera 4.08 $

Side Salsa Roja 4.08 $

Side Salsa Verde 4.08 $

Side Tocino 4.08 $

Side Tortillas Harina 1.49 $

Tamal De Elote 4.99 $

DESSERTS

Pastel De Galleta 6.99 $

Chocoflan 7.59 $

Flan 5.99 $

Arroz Con Leche 3.49 $

Concha 4.49 $

Pastry 5.25 $

Sonoran Week

SRW Huevo Con Chorizo 17.55 $

SRW Huevos Con Machaca 17.55 $

SRW Huevos A La Mexicana 17.55 $

SRW Burritos Carne Con Chile 17.55 $

SRW Burritos Deshebrada 17.55 $

SRW Nopales Con Chile Colorado 17.55 $

SRW Nopal Ranchero 17.55 $

SRW Caldo De Queso CUP/Taco Rajas 17.55 $

SRW Tortilla Soup CUP/Taco Tinga 17.55 $

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Location & hours

Hours

Monday Closed

Tuesday 8 AM–3 PM

Wednesday 8 AM–3 PM

Thursday 8 AM–3 PM

Friday 8 AM–3 PM

Saturday 8 AM–3 PM

Sunday 8 AM–2 PM

Buendia Breakfast and Lunch Café

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