Coming Soon · Tucson, AZ

Same kitchen.
New pace.

Loaded kumpir, build-your-own bowls, and shawarma burritos — the flavors of Istanbul's kitchen, reworked into a build-your-own counter. Fresh, made in minutes.

Kitchen
Fresh Daily
Signature
Loaded Kumpir
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Our Roots

One family, two ways to eat well.

Born from Istanbul, Tucson's longtime Turkish & Mediterranean kitchen, Istanbul Express carries the same meats and scratch-made recipes — built for a faster life, no sacrifice on flavor.

Visit the original Istanbul restaurant →
Istanbul

The Full Table

  • Sit-down, full service
  • Full bar & wine list
  • Chef-plated kebap dinners
  • Reservations welcome
Istanbul Express

Fast & Fresh

  • Counter-order, build-your-own
  • Ready in under 5 minutes
  • Kumpir, bowls & burritos
  • Walk-in, pickup & delivery
How It Works

Three steps. Under five minutes.

01

Pick a base

Loaded kumpir, rice, greens, or fresh-baked lavash — choose how it gets served.

02

Choose your protein

Chicken, beef & lamb shawarma, or falafel — carved fresh off the spit as you order.

03

Load it up

Toppings, house sauces, a side of baklava. Pay, and it's in your hands.

Visit Us

Two spots, one family.

Istanbul Express

Opening Soon

Address5660 W Cortaro Farms Rd, Tucson, AZ 85742
Hours11am – 9pm Daily
Istanbul Restaurant & Bar

The Original

Address2945 E. Speedway Blvd
Phone(520) 849-7945
Full MenuDinner & Bar
Visit istanbultucson.com