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Fast Affordable Fare: Urban Pita is downtown’s Mediterranean spot

Fast Affordable Fare: Urban Pita is downtown’s Mediterranean spot

Mar 1, 20202 min read

Nowadays, there are so many delectable options that cross your path when you’re wandering downtown. In certain instances, you might be faced with a few preferences when it comes to picking your desired meal.

If flavorful Mediterranean cuisine with a side of affordable prices and incredible late-night hours is your thing, then Urban Pita is a no-brainer.

Located below a residential building that doubles as a parking garage as you enter downtown’s east end, Urban Pita is surrounded by other bars and restaurants. The food is fresh and you won’t be waiting long before the good stuff arrives — an ideal option for a quick work-week lunch.

Gyro at Urban Pita
Gyro at Urban Pita (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Lotsa lunch options

Some of the menu options include appetizers, Mediterranean salads such as fattoush and tabouli, meat pockets and puffs, sandwiches such as gyros and shawarma, and a variety of combo plates.

One of the tastiest, and perhaps most fun to look at, is the Kafta Special.

It’s a quesadilla-like combination of flavorful greatness that’s not only satisfying, but generously portioned for those looking for a hefty sampler containing the likes of Baba Ganoush and Hummus.

Kafta special at Urban Pita
Kafta special at Urban Pita (Credit: Jackie Tran)

As previously mentioned, the menu has plenty of affordable yet satisfying options and the Greek Salad is no exception.

From the crunch of the Romaine, to the zippy Greek Dressing, rounded out with the saltiness of the feta and Kalamatas, it’s a massive flavor bomb that keeps Greek salad-lovers returning time and again.

There’s a handful of other selections that are less than $10, too:

  • Couscous Bowls – topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, sauce, and your choice of gyro or chicken.
  • Gyro (both regular and jumbo sizes)
  • Chicken Shwarma (regular size only)
  • Falafel sandwich
  • All appetizers (except sampler platter)
  • All pockets and puffs
Greek Salad at Urban Pita
Greek Salad at Urban Pita (Credit: Jackie Tran)

And if you’re still on the fence about heading downtown, don’t be dissuaded by this downtown destination. Between the prices and the quality, it’ll make up for the extra minute or two to find nearby parking. Of course, they’re just below a parking garage, so that shouldn’t be a problem.

Urban Pita is located at 345 E. Congress St. #135. Operating hours are 11 a.m. – midnight on Monday – Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. on Thursday and Friday, noon – 3 a.m. on Saturday, and 4 p.m. – midnight on Sunday. For more information, visit urbanpitaaz.com.

This feature was created in partnership with downtown Tucson brewery Ten55 Brewing. Learn more about Tucson Foodie brand opportunities.

Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

More about Matt

At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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