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    Casa Rivera's Taco Express

    4.4 (85 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Mandy T.

    We stopped by here on our drive to Tucson for dinner last night and it seemed pretty busy with both dine-in and take-out customers. Our server was very friendly and we all liked our food. The salsa from the chips and salsa was pretty spicy but delicious. I got the #2 and it's pretty much 2 meals because of how big the burrito is. I added chicken to the cheese enchilada and this was so good. I highly recommend just ordering their enchiladas. The green chile beef burrito didn't seem to have anything other than beef in the tortilla so I wouldn't get this one again.

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    Denise W.

    Been here a long time ago and was loving the family owned and operated atmosphere of a small restaurant. They are now having take out only due to the COVID pandemic. You can find their menu on their facebook page. Simply call in your order and go pick up. My husband went inside to pay, and he said there was tape on the floor as a guide for the social distancing. I had the cheese enchiladas (which is my go to meal whenever I eat out Mexican) and the hubby had the chicken enchiladas. The cheese enchiladas with rice & beans combo was very good. They use a medium enchilada sauce, which has just the right amount of kick to it. The hubby said the chicken was very good and would give it a 4 out of 5. This out of the way gem, is very reasonably priced as well for their meals. Get out of the house, make a night of it. Call in your order, pick a secluded spot, have dinner in your car or spread out a blanket somewhere. Just remember to either take your own utensils from home, or make sure they put some in with your take out order. :-) #COVIDcantgetusdown!

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    CAScuba Y.

    On the way to Phoenix choosing the back road hit this gem from yelp search. Really looks like hold in the wall but the carnitas was good, pack with pork flavor and some burn end crunch. Salsa has a little bit of heat and tasty. Glad we stop by.

    Jason B.

    Every time I'm in the Tucson area, a trip to Oracle for some Casa Rivera is a must! This is where you go if you want massive portions of authentic homemade Mexican food. The family that owns it is so welcoming and friendly. The house salsa is fantastic and one of my key indicators when I'm judging a Mexican restaurant. Don't be turned off by the rustic looking exterior, or the very basic looking interior. Just eat and enjoy, and get a box for leftovers because you'll have them. I love the all meat burritos enchilada style with the red chile pork or the green chile beef. The meat is always so flavorful and tender. Some helpful tips: -They are closed on Saturdays because they are 7th Day Adventist -I've seen some complaints about not serving beer. This is a BYOB joint. They'll totally let you bring your own drinks. -Go on Fridays for their clam chowder, which you wouldn't expect to find at a place like this. But it's amazingly great! -I can't get enough of their hot house salsa! If you want some to take home they do sell it $6.25 for a 32 oz container. Not a bad deal.

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    Troy H.

    So I saw this somehow on yelp and the picture had me salivating. So I called up my riding buddies and we decided to make a trip to Oracle. When you pull up itz a small little hole in the wall place. You can tell its been around a while. We came in and sat ourselves. The place right now only has a few tables open due to COVID, but we had room. I got the 2 shredded beef tacos combo. As always the combo is rice and beans. The food was pretty damn good! The portions where HUGE for the price. All my other guests all said the same thing, it was great. The service was perfect and friendly as well. If you are in town and looking for good Mexican grub, GO HERE!!!

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    6 years ago

    Nice taco shop. Very popular and recommended by locals. Huge carne asada burrito very good.

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    5 years ago

    Best food ever!!! There green chili plate is so good! Beans and rice are always perfect! I absolutely love our small town eats.

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    9 years ago

    This is a little dive restaurant in Arizona, not too far from the Biosphere. The food was edible, but there was nothing special about it.

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    8 years ago

    Great little joint in the small community of Oracle. Great portions of good Mexican food at a fair value.

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    9 years ago

    Awesome food, large portions, friendly staff. This hidden gem will not disappoint. Best place to eat in Oracle. We will be back for sure!

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    9 years ago

    Located out of city limits don't let the outside fool you. Great authentic Mexican. Homemade shells. Small but friendly. Food was great!

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    9 years ago

    The veggie burrito is absolutely amazing. The portions are to die for and and can be split by two people easily.

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    10 years ago

    Bean burrito with cheese. OK. Not bad. Salsa not that great.

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    15 years ago

    They serve breakfast until 2 PM. The food is more TEXMEX than most place around here. Cheap, plentiful and good. What more can you ask for?

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    Riot Grill

    Riot Grill

    4.8
    (12 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    While in the town of Oracle, my wife and I went to Riot for lunch. We had our puppy with us and had…read moreto find a place that allowed dogs. Riot is all outdoor seating (six tables) which was perfect and fit our needs. My wife had been to Riot a few times and loves the chicken basket. She talked me into trying it and we shared a three piece chicken basket. The patio seating was comfortable and the western music playing on the sound system was awesome!. The two staff members were friendly and attentive. Our chicken basket arrived fairly quickly and, wow! The pieces of chicken were huge. The chicken tenders were double breaded and came on a bed of fries. The three piece basket was definitely enough for the two of us and a bit for the pup. Looking at the menu, they have a chicken sandwich, burger, and other types of food. I definitely will be back to try the other offerings. If you are in Oracle, this place is worth a try if you looking for a quick bite. The prices are in line with other restaurants this rural town. The portion size makes this item a value.

    Stopped today for the first time. My husband had the special which was a Buffalo chicken sandwich…read moreand I had the fish and chips. Both were delicious! The hand cut fries were amazing and plenty of them. Sat outside at a table and there are blankets to put on your lap for extra warmth on cooler days. The ladies inside were super friendly and welcome each and every person who comes in the door. Which will give you a bird's eye view to their scratch kitchen of goodness! I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants some delicious food. We will be back again

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    Peppersauce Kitchen

    Peppersauce Kitchen

    4.4
    (11 reviews)
    6.8 mi

    A random, wonderful find! On the 2nd day of our last-minute, weekend getaway to Oracle, AZ, we…read moreended up here. I'm not sure how many restaurants are nearby but since we knew the Oracle Patio Cafe was closed, we had to find something else! Side note, you can zip line here...not at the restaurant but attached or next to it. Seems like there is also a camp ground and hiking and off-roading all nearby or a part of the land...basically, what I'm trying to say is this seems like an all-in-one outdoor adventure spot that I'm sure I'm not explaining well, and a lot of people already come here for. Now, for the restaurant: they have a very simple menu and some specials. You pick up a menu/order form, mark off what you want, write your name, and bring it to the cashier. You pay, get a buzzer, and then wait. They have a few family style tables inside, as well as some novelty shopping. They have a ton more seating outside. I got their signature Adventure Burger which means the chef makes the burger and you're surprised. I LOVED this! My burger had avocado, grilled mushrooms, cheese, sauce, etc. I'm not even sure everything exactly, but it doesn't matter because it was delicious! Their fries were also really tasty! My daughter got their chicken fingers which had the best, seasoned skin on it. Lastly, right outside the restaurant they have "panning for gold" - FREE! My daughter was so excited to do this and even more elated when she found "REAL" gold ;) I really appreciated that they offered this and for free. It seems rare these days you stumble upon things like this.

    Found out about this place by accident but figured why not. We made the drive up here from Oro…read moreValley, beautiful drive but further out then we expected but it was worth the drive. When you walk in it's a bit different as it's really about the zipline adventure with a burger on the side. You order off of the paper menus that list everything they offer. We got a burger to split with all the usual things LTPO. It was a hand formed burger, not pre made, and was cooked perfectly, well seasoned and just great. And of you feel froggy you can even pan for gold outside the building. All in all it was a good place and I'm glad we took the time to drive up here. it won't be our last.

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    Home of the Best Darn Burger
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    Come for the burger, stay for the view!
    Come for the burger, stay for the view!
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