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Is Zemam's Still Open? Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Update (Tucson, AZ)

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As of September 2026, Zemam's is listed open on zemamsrestaurants.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Zemam's website carries a 2026 copyright, lists current Friday/Saturday hours, and describes an attached bar, with a phone number and address matching Google Places, which lists the business as operational.

  • Season / episode Season 28, Episode 6
  • Original air date
  • Address 2731 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Zemam's in the "International Intrigue" episode, which aired 2018-03-09, spotlighting the restaurant's traditional Ethiopian cooking. Zemam's is a family-owned Ethiopian restaurant on East Broadway Boulevard in Tucson, Arizona, operating since 1993, according to its website, which brands the business as "Family-Owned Since 1993." The menu centers on stews and platters traditionally shared and scooped with injera flatbread, in keeping with Ethiopian dining customs. The restaurant also runs an attached cocktail lounge, Zerai's International Bar, offering a global beer selection alongside the dinner menu, according to its website. A website check on 2026-09-08 found zemamsrestaurants.com carrying a 2026 copyright notice and posted hours of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, along with a working phone number and address matching current Google Places data.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 28, Episode 6
Original air date
Episode title
International Intrigue
What was featured
traditional Ethiopian dishes and stews
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Zemam's

Frequently asked questions

Is Zemam's still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Zemam's is listed open on zemamsrestaurants.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Zemam's after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Zemam's in the "International Intrigue" episode, which aired 2018-03-09, spotlighting the restaurant's traditional Ethiopian cooking. As of September 2026, Zemam's is listed open on zemamsrestaurants.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Zemam's located?

2731 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Zemam's?

Season 28, Episode 6 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired March 9, 2018. The episode is titled “International Intrigue”.

Is Zemam's still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Zemam's is a family-owned Ethiopian restaurant on East Broadway Boulevard in Tucson, Arizona, operating since 1993, according to its website, which brands the business as "Family-Owned Since 1993." The menu centers on stews and platters traditionally shared and scooped with injera flatbread, in keeping with Ethiopian dining customs. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
2731 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
zemamsrestaurants.com

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