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.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt 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.
