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Eating Out Can Be Healthy in Tucson!

With the abundance of taco stands and fast food joints all over Tucson, it’s comforting to know that there’s still a casual, healthy restaurant in town. In fact, there are two of them – Pita Jungle! Pita Jungle caters to the health-conscious diner, using a plentiful cornucopia of the freshest ingredients in every dish on the menu. The food at this healthy restaurant is a blend of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare, which effortlessly lends itself to eating well. The type of cuisine served up at Pita Jungle thrives on lots of fresh vegetables and, unlike other ethnic styles, meals are prepared without fat-rich butter or hydrogenated lard and oils. Instead, Mid-East and Mediterranean cooking are known for using heart-healthy olive oil in small quantities and using simple cooking methods like grilling, baking, or broiling, instead of deep-frying.

Pita Jungle is a healthy restaurant in Tucson that wants you to know the nutritional facts about all of its freshly prepared meals. Your server can always help out with questions or you can find more information on our website. Our menu is anything but heavy. We offer colorful meals that are chock full of fresh produce, lean meats, and fish, whole grains, and legumes, without all the hefty, fattening sauces. When dining at Pita Jungle, you can’t help but feel lighter, yet satisfied.

For a hearty salad packed with protein and healthy Omega-3s, try our Wood-Fired Salmon Salad. It starts with fresh salmon, dusted with za’atar, a unique Middle Eastern spice blend, and served atop a blanket of mixed greens, roasted red bell peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers in a light lemon vinaigrette.

Portobello Mushroom Burger
Try our Healthy, Meat-Alternative Burgers

For a change from the typical, fatty quarter-pound beef burger, Pita Jungle’s meaty Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burger can satisfy even the staunchest carnivore. This low-calorie, low-fat, mineral-rich mushroom sandwich is delectably marinated and topped with roasted red bell peppers, tomatoes and onions and served with garlic new potatoes.