Açaí bowl cafe Açaí Brasil will host its Tucson location soft opening at 2639 E. Broadway Blvd. in the Sol Block on Broadway at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 20. They will feature 30 percent off all items along with additional surprise promotions and discounts during the first week.
A menu rooted in Brazil
Açaí Brasil opened its first location in Houston, Texas. The café sources açaí fruit directly from Pará, Brazil. The menu also features pitaya bowls, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and wellness shots. Every offering is vegan, organic, and gluten-free, emphasizing clean ingredients.
“Our goal was to create a beautiful space where people can enjoy amazing açaí straight from Brazil — minimally sweetened, clean, and without any shortcuts,” Tucson location owner Enrique Villegas said in a press release.
Villegas, also owner of Gracie Barra Tucson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense, hopes Açaí Brasil adds to Tucson’s growing healthy dining landscape.
Accessible prices, customizable options
Build-your-own bowls start at $4.50, while signature bowls range from $12.50 to $20.50. Smoothies run $10.50 to $17.50, juices $8.75 to $15.75, and wellness shots $3.50. The café aims to combine accessibility with authenticity.
A space for students and locals
The interior highlights purple and green branding, natural design details, and a cozy modern atmosphere. Guests can expect free Wi-Fi and ample seating, making the café a welcoming study or hangout spot.
Keep up with Acai Brasil Tucson on Instagram.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
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