Tucson is home to some of the best Mexican food, and Aqui Con El Nene is a great example of that. It's been a while since my last visit at this location, so I stopped by on a Thursday night. It wasn't too busy, and the service was fast and friendly. You order at the counter, and they bring the food out to you. They also have a salsa bar with a variety of options. Everything was stocked and clean. I ordered two Quesabirria tacos ($5.85 each) and a Horchata ($4.32). Everything was soo delicious. I definitely want to visit again and explore more of the menu. If it wasn't for the distance, I'd be going here more frequently! Visited 3/19/26 read more

Aqui Con el Nene - Quesabirria w/ consume - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Aqui Con Nene comes up a lot in discourse over good Carne Asada as well as being a great Tucson staple. I will say, that Nene isn't a bad resturant. I mean, is it a must try? No. I think you can live in Tucson, or visit Tucson and never try this place and you'd not miss it. I will say though the Sonaran Hot Dogs are good. The Al Pastor is good. Those definitely are solid options. But none of it is great. Not to the degree of giving this a high marked review, you know? It's definitely "Tucson Good". Which to real foodies, is barely okay most of the time. I've been to this location several times, and finally just stopped. Even had a date here. The service has never been exceptional, it's hit or miss on cleanliness, and the food is just okay. The Carne Asada is absolute trash, and I despise that it's mentioned as one of the best in the city, cause it is NOT. See my other Tucson reviews as I go out of my way to try Carne Asada here. Nene isnt good enough to be mentioned there. This place is barely okay, and it might do for a quick hot dog, but otherwise of that, nah. read more

We just tried Aqui Con el Nene, after seeing all bunch of YouTube videos in this establishment and it was amazing. I had a Taco Chicken Yaqui, which was delicious, but I have to warn you, you'll have to use the provided utensils. It's two tortillas with a Pablano pepper loaded with your preferred protein. We also had the Sonoran Hotdog and the Birria Tacos. Everything was delicious and reasonable, well worth a visit. We've been back a couple of times this week already and it never disapoints. read more

Aqui Con el Nene - Sonoran Hot Dog, no mustard - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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$18 for a Torta with Craft Cheese Singles is insane! Would not recommend. Go to the taco truck next door. read more

Aqui Con el Nene - Torta - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The Sonoran dogs are the best. The vibe of ordering at the window and hitting the salsa bar while you wait is a thing. Love supporting the local spot that has grown over the years. My only issue is how you have to pull in and out of the parking lot. You have to make moves. It's totally worth it though. read more

A wonderful place to grab a quick bite to eat, we love going for a lunch break. They employees are always very nice and they work quick, food comes out shortly after you order. Favorite menu item is the 3 taco combo with jaimaca or horchata. Pork taco is the best in my opinion but all are delicious. You can miss the salsa bar with a variety of veggies and salsa. read more

What a great find! Really yummy tacos; but even more is the awesome variety of choice from the salsa bar. AND wonderful staff. Definitely glad we made the trip here for Taco Tuesday! Definitely Coming back for another go real soon! read more

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Although I have been to this location for lunch before.. I had the pleasure of taking my bf who had never been before. It was nice that they were open later than I thought which was nice . Everything was delicious as always. Service was fast and friendly, everything was clean inside. After experiencing the lunch rush most times it was nice to come in and get a seat at one of their big solid wood tables. Salsa bar on par also! Definitely a great local spot, part of the 23 miles of Mexican food in Tucson club as well. Decent parking lot size but it can fill up fast (especially at lunch) ! read more

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Simple friendly vibe. Very casual. The food was fantastic and we will for sure be back next time we are in town!

This is my absolute favorite place to get Sonoran dogs but all their other food are just as delicious. The restaurant is clean and salsa bar is fully stocked and staff are kind as well. The meals are always very fresh and high quality. Dare I say they have the best Sonoran dogs in town? I definitely recommend them! read more

This was a goto place when before I retired to go with friends from work. I was missing it, so I headed over for some tacos. This time I got the 3 taco combo (#3). Each taco has a different filling (i.e. asada, pollo, and adobada. I got all of them on flour tortillas (corn was the other option). There is a self serve buffet for fixing to add to the tacos (e.g. cheese, mushrooms, salsa). All where great, but liked the adobada the best. In addition, I got a small quesadilla again on flour. The cheese was nice and melted and the tortilla had a nice char. read more

Aqui Con el Nene - 3 taco combo and an extra small quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I've been traveling Baja, Komiefornia, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas over the last 30years. This by far has been the best Mexican food I've had in a while, best ever in Arizona, and definitely better than New Mexico and Tejas. We order Tacos, a Torta, a Specialty Chile Taco, and a unique Hot Dog. The Hot Dog caught me by surprise. Wasn't expecting Carne Asada(marinated tender flap meet). Crazy good! The Torta was just as good. That meat prep is phenomenal. My wife had the carne asada tacos and the chile taco. Looked and tasted awesome(I snook a bite!). And the wonderful full line of condiments with the well grilled peppers and onions... beautiful!!! It's a nice spot, next to another Mexican food spot that was also jumping, but Aqui, it's not your normal Albertos, Heriberto's, Himbertos, you catch my drift. Everything they touch is crafted to be enjoyed. Down to the condiments. There is a reason they have wonderful positive reviews. Thank you Nene and your people!!! read more

The food is always fresh and good and we go there because they are the best Sonora dogs in Tucson!

Nene is authenticity delicious! Cute and clean atmosphere, huge salsa bar, I tell everyone to come here!

Have been to this place several times and have always been very impressed. The Taco Yaqui is their signature dish in my opinion, and is very tasty. They have a salsa and condiment bar that is second to none. Everything I have ever ordered was excellent, but their prices are on the high side. The ambiance is pleasant and their staff friendly and helpful. read more

I walked here mid afternoon on a Friday. I ordered a chicken burrito to go, to eat later. I walked into a darkly-lit and cool dining area. That felt so good as it was 98F outside. Service was fast. My burrito was wrapped for take-out and I helped myself to the salsa bar. You can wrap the extras with aluminum foil to keep everything fresh. The chicken was cut into small cubes, mixed with shredded cabbage. I added cucumbers, pico de Gallo, green salsa for a fulfilling meal. Prices are a bit higher now, but you still get two meals out of a stuffed burrito read more

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Delicious food, reasonably priced. We were really pleased with this place. It's a hidden gem.

Cheap little hotdogs like from the 8/$1 packs from walmart, and smashed Walmart-like cheap little hot dog buns. definitely not worth six dollars! my guess is 1 dog and bun costs them maybe 20 cents. So whoever gives this place high stars or praises their mexican hotdogs, must be delusional. Also my torta had only a scant handful of diced greasy chicken on it so it's not worth the $13-$15. ordered a small quesadilla - it was a ripoff - just 2 cheap little corn tortillas with a little bit of cheese in between , but was $6 ! condiments bar decent. clerk guy doesn't know how to smile. super noisy since at an intersection. . read more

Wanted a quick bite on my way through Tucson. While I enjoyed many the Sonoran dogs, tacos, and the condiments bar, the papanchas and Bistec were quite underwhelming. Overall a good place but not all menu items are made equal. read more

Taco Yaqui, a relleno in a taco. Great! Asada was right on, Birria also excellent. Counter with booths. Staff were good.

I am glad I found this place to try a Tucson specialty: the taco Yaqui. The cashier was very friendly and I got my taco very quickly even though the place was nearly full. There was a wide selection of salsa and other condiments. The taco itself was tasty with the mix of flavors from pollo, chile, and scallions. read more

Good food! I was able to ordered online. The online site does need some work but was able to make my way around, and get my food in a timely manner. read more

Oddly enough, I took a picture and it's gone. Just like my food because I tore that up! I purposely drove out of my way to get the food here because I used to love it when I worked down the street in college. I got me to Cearny Asada tacos on flower and a flower, bean and cheese taco. It was bomb. I wish I would've put the lime juice and hot sauce on there but I was running out of time. Very happy that I was able to order on the phone and as soon as I pulled up it was ready read more

From the outside looks, you may think of passing this place by.......DON'T!!! Looks are deceiving. Best Carne Asada flour tacos I've had! The chicken quesadillas/caramelos was also amazing. The interior decor is done very well and was very clean and nice atmosphere. I would come back here anytime I'm back in Tucson. 10/10. read more

The staff were friendly and explained items I was curious about. The Sonoran Hot Dogs were good.

Excellent authentic tacos! Our favorites were the pork taco and the birria lorenza. Fast service, big salsa bar. Indoor or outdoor seating (misters outside). The parking lot is a bit difficult to enter and food was surprisingly pricey, but we enjoyed it. read more

This place takes taste seriously. From the asada to the pollo to the pico, everything we tried offered rich, distinctive flavors. And we only a tiny fraction of what makes up an extensive menu. Highly recommend the Taco Yaqui, with the roasted green pepper and bacon. Cool, crisp veggies and a little roasted sweet onion make for a nice touch on the side too. Can't say enough good things about what clearly represents a devoted effort to deliver quality, standout food. read more

OMG! So ridiculously BOMB! Just ordered for the first time through Uber Eats and I'm just so pleased. I got a birria taco, caramelo, and crispy birria taco. That all being said, I'm gluten sensitive (not celiac, so cross contamination doesn't bother me) and despite ordering corn tortillas, my stomach did feel like it had been tainted by gluten afterwards. read more

This is my pit stop after picking up a visitor from the airport. Clearly it's a local favorite lunch spot. It's a great way to introduce a style of Sonoran/Mexican cuisine that is not encountered elsewhere. My favorite and go-to meals are the carne asada and the Yaqui tacos. They taste fire-grilled and are very satisfying. The salsa bar is varied, fresh and immaculate. Fresh, made-in-house horchata, lemonade and Jamaica are available and a welcome libation after being on a dry airplane. Tall, booths of darkened wood with expansive tables near the windows create a cozy spot to tuck into your tacos. It's a busy, bus-your own table kind of place but I never have felt rushed to leave. read more

I had to come to this place after I saw Mark Wiens recommend this place . The tacos are amazing! * Taco Yaqui was AMAZING. They recommended I try it with 1 corn & 1 flour tortilla. The green chili is filled with asada, bacon, cheese, onion & a little bit of mushroom. DELICIOUS * The Sonoran dog was good * The asada Taco's perfectly cooked and with some grilled onions on the side * The 2 Serrano chili's, spicy but delicious I would recommend this place to anyone read more

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FANtastic! Delicious food and (dare I say) "authentic." Worth the trip to it's location - load up on lots of dishes and you'll have leftovers for the week. My first order was a mild one - chicken taco - but next time I'll be braver. read more

Get the caramelo. Get the carne asada tacos. Get the salad (which is not healthy by any means). Get the super fries. Get everything. Honestly, you can't go wrong here. Love this place! Everything I've tried has been delicious and the service is quick and easy. Prices are cheap and portions are filling. They have an awesome salsa bar spread too for all kinds of sauces and toppings that you can imagine (except for sour cream). read more

I love this place. Everything is delicious. The condiment bar rocks. Sodas are ice cold. Their birria is the best in Tucson.

The classic location of Aqui Con El Nene can't be beat, imho. There's plenty of seating, they've got a decent sized salsa and condiment bar, the drink selection is better, the service is speedy, and the meats for the tacos, burritos, and caramelos is unbeatable. The pricing for a taco joint of this quality is way lower than what you might expect, but has stayed consistent and true for the South Tucson community that the location serves. This place is an institution and part of the reason why Tucson has the best Mexican food in the country. read more

Aqui Con el Nene - Caramels, taco, stuffed poblano taco, and beef cheek taco - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I decided to stop by this place based on the high Yelp rating. Driving up, I was a little unsure because it did not look like much, but I'm glad I stopped in! It's a simple, straight-forward Mexican joint that serves up a variety of tacos, burritos, etc, as well as hamburgers and hot dogs. I had a taco (corn or flour tortilla, choice of meat, and cabbage, ~$3) and lorenza ($4). The latter is something I had never heard of, but it's basically a tostada with melted cheese, choice of meat, and cabbage--it was yummy! They have a salsa bar, complete with different types of salsa (red, green), pico de gallo, onions, limes, jalapenos, radishes, cucumbers, etc. This is all self-serve and complimentary. I came here for lunch and next time I think I'd order 3 lorenzas. The one thing this place could improve upon is there vegetarian options. Usually, I appreciate a Mexican joint that tries by offering options with beans, cheese, and veggies. Won't find much of that here. This is overall a good quality, inexpensive meal, that is served up by a nice staff. Order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. read more

Aqui Con el Nene - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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AOkay for cheap tasty eats. I ordered a Carne Asada and Cabeza Taco ($2.30 each) and their Sonoran Hot Dog. ($5) Ever since I moved to Tucson people have been telling me to try a Sonoran Hot Dog. I have never been a fan of "tube steak", even if it is Kosher. The dog was okay, but I prefer other types of Mexican fare. The 2 Tacos were okay and delicious, but nothing special to rave about. But what I am saying is, if you are on a budget and want cheap, tasty eats, then this is a good place to visit. read more

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What a find. We stumbled across this restaurant by accident. The food was outstanding. Definitely not gringo Mexican. The burrito was filled with meat and huge. I had the Chile relleno taco and will get again. No atmosphere to speak of. Counter service only. I recommend take out, but there are lots of tables. Very broad menu. Friendly staff. And an excellent packed salsa bar. But before you add any heat be sure you try. The spice all there dishes. Well done. Not over powering, but if you don't taste first you might be spewing flames. Definitely recommend. read more

Second time back and they did not disappoint. I got the carne asada plate again but to go this time. They took care to wrap it up nicely. When I made it to my destination, it was amazing! Very affordable and delicious... I highly recommend! read more

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No fries left behind! It all started when my coworker came back from lunch and shared her super fries. I had 3 to 4 bites and I wanted my own. The fries were fresh from the grease, and not your shoestring fries but not the Suze of steak fries either. They were good cut fries. Topped with creamy cheese says layered with chopped Carne asada topped with a mega sized dallop of sour cream. My food weight about 10 pounds by the time I was done adding the typical condiments on a super fries...i.e jalapeños, pico, guac, more shredded cheese, salsa and onions...all made availabe in a mini buffet station It was SUPERB. The Hubs got 2 Sonora dogs and he scarfed them down...guess he liked it. Gave it a 4 only becase I would like to be fair and try out more than 1 item off the menu....stand by for more :) read more

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I've never heard of a Sonora Dog before and boy was I missing out! Sonora dogs are hotdogs that are wrapped in bacon and stuffed into a soft Mexican bun that has a subtle sweetness. It comes topped with onions, peppers, cheese, jalapeños, and pick de Gallo, and guacamole. It was huge dog and on Tuesday's it's 2 for 1! read more