Eating on the Cheap: Lunch specials at Roma Imports

We’ve written and shared quite a few deals and specials around Tucson, but this one is up there in the nifty category — possibly one of the niftiest due to the establishment itself.

We’re talking about Roma Imports.

It’s located on South Vine, just around the corner or two from the Padre Kino statue on South Kino Parkway and East 15th Street. Back in July, Tucson Foodie’s Rita Connelly spent a good amount of time at Roma Imports, a market she describes as having “a world of worldly food.”

Read our July 2022 article “A visit to Roma Imports is like taking a trip around the world.”

A majority of the offerings are Italian but you can also find a variety of quiches, chicken paprikash, bratwurst, and more. This is where we get into their delicious lunch specials. They’ve got a handful of sandwiches and other sides you can enjoy at a lower price during the lunchtime hours — from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Monday – Saturday.

The daily specials are subject to change, too.

Foodie tip: Call (520) 792-3173 and order ahead to minimize your stomach grumbles.

Past Daily Lunch Specials

• Roma’s Signature Sandwich – slow-roasted pork with beer and mustard, served with a crunchy cabbage slaw on baguette ($11.99)
• Pastrami Melt – pastrami, mayo, roasted red peppers, grilled onions, mushrooms, and provolone served on a baguette ($11.99)
• Roma Reuben – pressed corned beef with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing on a baguette ($11.99)
• Caponata Sandwich – eggplant tomato, celery, olives, and potatoes on a baguette ($8.99)
• Babaganoush Sandwich – roasted eggplant relish with fresh tomato slices ($8.99)

Roma Imports also often has a “soup of the day” usually offered at $3.99 a cup and $6.99 a bowl, salad specials, and sides like homemade potato salad and pasta salad for $3.99. If you’re craving something sweet, grab a cannoli to go.

Roma Imports is located at 627 S. Vine Ave. For more information and hours of operation, call (520) 792-3173 or visit romaimports.com.