Casa Rivera&#x27;s Taco Express

La Casita in Mammoth, AZ is the basis upon which I judge Mexican food. From simple cheese crisps to…read morethe many combination plates they offer, La Casita's food is top notch. If you're traveling up or down AZ Highway 77, it is a required stop if you're passing through. The venue is not fancy, but who cares when the food is good. The servers are always attentive. I no longer get to sample their offerings as often as I would like. I used to work locally and it was the obvious lunch stop with vendors because of how good their food was. This trip I got my old favorite, Machaca Chimichanga (which you can't get that's worth anything in TX or MT). The tortilla was crispy and almost melted in my mouth without any signs of oil. Yum! Their beans are always excellent, made the old-fashioned way, creamy. Fit my drink, I opted for Modelo Negro, which complimented my chimi perfectly and followed the meal with an order of sopapillas with cinnamon & sugar and honey. ¡Perfecto!

Probably ranks as one of the worst burro in AZ, sorry but true. I ordered the Machaca Shredded Beef…read moreBurro. It looked like a pancake rather than a burro. Hardly any meat and bland.

It's truly beautiful here, enjoy every moment!

$25 slop. Meat enchiladas with essentially zero meat.

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Cones for dessert

Lupe's Restaurant

3.9(198 reviews)

9.2 mi

Absolutely Delicious!…read more Amazing authentic Southwestern Mexican food! It was my first time here and I was blown away. I'm from SoCal and this is the most authentic Southwest Mexican food I've had. I've been to Tucson many times and it's my new favorite. The Machaca enchilada was incredibly savory and the portion sizes are great. Shelly was the best server ever--so welcoming and super helpful with dish suggestions, which made the experience even better. The service overall was phenomenal and they have an adorable ambience. Can't wait to come back!

Great food and friendly service. Ribeye fajitas were some of the best I have had. Don't let the…read morelocation fool you!

Chorizo, rice, and beans plate

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Kids taco with rice and beans

Carlota's Authentic Mexican Cuisine

3.7(243 reviews)

11.6 mi

My husband and I were welcomed into Carlota's lovely Mexican restaurant. A nice warm basket of…read morechips and two salsas were brought to us. After reviewing their lunch options, I went with the Chicken mole with rice and beans. I loved it. My husband ordered the green chili Chimi that had a side of refried beans. He too enjoyed his lunch. The Chimi had a nice flavor and not dry at all in the center. The only improvement to the dish would be he said, perhaps a scoop of sour cream or guacamole. Our waitress took care of us. The overall experience on a Wednesday was a very pleasant one.

Say at the bar for dinner. Staff was very attentive. Ordered the chicken fajitas. Lots of veggies…read moreincluding three colors of peppers. Large portion. Tasty. Will return.

Seating

Green chile and shredded beef meal

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Handcrafted fresh fruit juices make for delicious Margaritas by Ricardo.

Las Michoacanas Restaurant

4.6(21 reviews)

11.4 mi

Best pizza around , they are known for their great Mexican food but they make an extraordinary…read morepizza with nice thick crust.

Yesterday I walked in after ordering flautas over the phone. Afternoon on 12/23/24. The lady…read morecashier was rude as soon as she looked at me and the food wasn't good. I ordered two orders of chicken flautas with rice and beans. Two waters..a Horchata(my daughter liked it)and Jamaica. When we opened up the food this is how it looked. Pictures below. Hardly no cheese. The sour cream was watery from the lettuce still being wet and the crunchiness of the flautas got affected. The green salsa/guacamole?? Don't even know what that was..it was sauce that was greenish and so thick it looked squishy and tasted horrible. It couldn't even slide out the little cup to my flautas. Kitchen and Cashier were busy - con el chisme-(gossiping). In overall I would never order there again. I know how to cook and this was embarrassing. $32 NOT well spent. Would actually like a refund on this one Rated 1 star but would rate 0 if I could Esto no es como deben saber las flautas. Estoy desilucionada con su calidad en comida Y servicio( customer service)

Menudo

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Rancheros Market

4.6(106 reviews)

11.2 mi

What a gem of a meat market and full market too . Small Mexican restaurant but close at six missed…read moreit though . Fresh flour and corn tortillas . Will be our new stop going to Tuson .

Great selection of fresh meats. You really need to know what you are looking for. A Spanish…read moretranslator would be helpful. Good prices. Casual atmosphere.

Salsa Verde so delicious

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Free samples, guacamole, salsas, beef jerky

Sammy's Mexican Grill

3.7(253 reviews)

10.9 mi

Stopped by Sammy's Mexican Grill with my wife while we were out visiting some shops around…read moreCatalina, and we're really glad we did. This place has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere and is tucked into a beautiful part of town. The decor inside was awesome and made the whole place feel comfortable and inviting from the second we walked in. My wife ordered the chimichanga and it was huge -- looked absolutely delicious and came out piping hot. I got the MAGA Burger because I was in the mood for some serious comfort food, and that burger delivered. The patties were juicy, the food was fresh and hot, and the bacon crumbled between the patties and melted together with the cheese was honestly an awesome surprise. The fries were just as good. Sammy himself was a really nice guy, and the rest of the wait staff we met were friendly and welcoming too. No matter your political views, the food here is flat-out good. I also appreciated all the signs supporting our troops throughout the restaurant. If you're passing through Catalina and want a good meal in a relaxed little spot, this place is definitely worth stopping at.

Let's see. Tried the carne asada burrito and carnitas tacos. Both tasted like Taco Bell fast food…read more Carne asada was dry with zero seasoning. In fact, most of the burrito was rice and beans. The carnitas in the taco was dry and flavorless. Service was just okay. Not very welcoming and felt very uncomfortable as there was another customer in the restaurant wearing a MAGA hat making racist remarks about Latinos. We just left. So unfortunate that we have xenophobic and racist people in a food establishment who are not asked to leave.

Inside dining

MAGA burger and French fries.

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Sitting area

La Casita

4.5(11 reviews)

9.6 mi

At one time in its history, the building was a fast food restaurant. The decor has changed little…read moreand it's fun to try and figure out what chain was there. All the food is pretty good for a super small town. The BLT is actually fantastic and I hear a lot of people ordering the green chili. Definitely worth the stop if you are in San Manuel.

Yummy is all I got to say !! And the cherry on top is the soft serve for dessert ...it's worth…read morethe drive for us from casa grande

Tortillas Mi Pueblito

4.4(49 reviews)

11.6 mi

Flavorful and authentic dishes with generous portions and friendly service. A vibrant atmosphere…read moreadds to the experience--just a little pricier than expected, but worth it for the quality.

After living in AZ for 29 years I have finally discovered one of the best Mexican restaurants in…read moreArizona! A friend of mine and me were exploring the area and he suggested that we have lunch there. My choice was the Chile relleno, flour taco with ground beef and a cheese enchilada and accompanied by rice and refried beans. The Chile relleno was cooked perfectly, along with everything else. If you are looking for authentic, fresh Mexican food this is the place to go. It was delicious! I can't wait for the return trip for breakfast! Highly recommended!

View from the booth

Fajitas

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Mi Pueblo's

Lito’s Taco Shop

3.6(41 reviews)

11.6 mi

Chimichanga was full of grease inside and undercooked ground beef and first served wrong plate I…read morewas bean and cheese . Just poor service all way around and I paid 17$ dollars and couldn't even eat it due to how much grease came out

If you want a breakfast burrito you need to come here! We bought two and after seeing the size we…read moreonly split one ( save the other for breakfast next day) ps they are big at least for two little women.

Nice new look! Very clean

Tacos

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Horchata

Casa Ramirez Mexican Food

3.9(67 reviews)

11.4 mi

We went back again 3 weeks later and the food and ambiance did not fail us. It was a wonderful…read moredinner with our dear friends in a wonderful restaurant with great German food entrees. I don't usually clean my plate but the Jager Schnitzel dinner and Rum cake for dessert was too good to be true! I15930 N Oracle. Catalina 520-638-8276. Make reservation

Just made the drive from Tucson to get German food in Catalina. Loved this very clean and bright…read morelittle restaurant. The menu covered all the expected German foods. We had schnitzel, jaeger schnitzel, spaetzle, red cabbage, marinated salad and German beer. Dessert was rum cake and a cloud light apple cake called struzzle. Not cheap but worth both the long drive and every cent we paid. Much closer than those nasty German places in sierra vista!

Looks fun!

Schnitzel!

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Janae C.

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2 years ago

I don't support business that support domestic violence or PEOPLE don't believe that THERE FAMILY SHOULD ALSO PAY FOR THEIR ACTIONS #justiceforzm read more

Justina A.

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2 years ago

Imagine your son being a women beater ps the food was cold and underwhelming. Well since it needs 85 characters. Yall are gonna burn in hell

Donald L.

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14

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10 years ago

Great food, great food, great food. Small, small, small. Always busy; full of regular locals. A little run down, but who cares.

Angel B.

38

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2 years ago

Woman beater supporter pos . .

Kate L.

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2

1 year ago

Not open mondays --- the hours are incorrect. Save yourself a trip. Most things in oracle are closed mondays..

Bryson M.

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2 years ago

sons a ducking murderer and his parents paid his bail duck this place take your money that has some murals

S S.

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7

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7 years ago

Great place to find good Mexican food at a reasonable price.

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