Somewhat greasy but bountiful Mexican lunch buffet which has the mediocre quality but great quantities you'd expect out of a lunch buffet.

We been coming to Crosspla Roads for a while now.. most of the time it's pretty decent .... not today! The place has really lowered their standards...food on the buffet was cold . On some sections were hot. The place was very dirty ... tables not wiped down, food on the floor, chairs full of food, tables had plates waiting for busting ..... not what we are use to ....... hope they get it together! read more

We have eaten here a few times. My son has enjoyed the rolled tacos and quesadilla. The mole chicken was a little sweet for my taste but the rice and beans are just yummy. The salad hits the pallet just right, not too spicy. The staff always is friendly and accommodating, especially with substitutions for my son. Order the cheese crisp! Always a favorite! Average drink prices as well. Seating is somewhat closely and they are typically busy. read more

The food was excellent, service was great, but at the end of my dinner I was 2 mice run across the baseboard of the building...Thank God that I did not get sick. read more

You can't go to Tucson and not stop at Crossroads. Every time I visit my dad here, I have to stop by. Their food is phenomenal and the service is amazing. I salivate over their salsa (trying not to water it down), their horchada makes me speak Spanish, and their carne asada taco makes me sing the Mexican National Anthem. What else can you say? I only wish they would franchise out to Baltimore, so I won't have to wait for my next trip to Arizona! read more

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The hubby and I bought a Living Social for this place with the intention of using it during one of his lunch hours since he works nearby. We went to use it on a Tuesday afternoon, and to my surprise the place was only half full considering it was right at noon. It took awhile to get seated and even longer to get our order in. We briefly considered the buffet until we noticed a handwritten sign near the buffet that said no coupons with buffet. I figured they would consider our Living Social voucher a coupon so we went with the menu. The waitress pointed out the lunch special sign indicating the daily lunch specials for $5.99. That seemed like an excellent deal so I went with the green chile chimi and my husband chose another chimi off the regular menu. The food was very good, I especially liked the rice and beans. The green chile was very mild compared to what I am used to as a native New Mexican, but that's pretty typical here in Tucson. My husband enjoyed his chimi as well. The portions were large enough that we needed boxes for the leftovers. We wanted to order some sopapillas but our waitress was not around after dropping off our food which meant our glasses were never refilled either. Finally we flagged her down, but by that point we were already late so we asked for the sopapillas to go, a box, and our check. Once at the register to pay, the cashier told us that they were having issues with their credit card machine after she ran our card so no receipt could be given. It's a good thing I had some cash on hand to leave a tip for our slow server because I certainly didn't feel comfortable with indicating an amount to the cashier without the ability to sign or get a receipt. Once I got home I was bummed to open my to go container of sopapillas and find they were cinnamon sugar with syrup instead of honey. I wish the menu would have indicated that they came this way so I could've requested they be plain with either a honey or caramel dip. Overall, the food and value were great, but it's the super slow mediocre service which will make a return visit unlikely. An hour and 40 minutes for lunch is just unacceptable and the reason why I can only give this place two stars. read more

Some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. The huevos y chorizo burro is exceptional and the refried beans are out of this world! The salsa is quite spicy yet irresistible. read more

The waitress was fine, but the food is horrible every time I come. The adbodigas are horrible and rice is disgusting.

Great food..but last two times had to fight the flies..friends of mine don't want to go for that reason...no excuse for this..other that ...everythings great..told waitress..she said she would tell owners? read more

Not exactly a value restaurant but the food is good. Chips and salsa are decent although the tomatoes in the salsa have that canned taste. 3 tacos Sonoran style,were delicious....tongue, carne asada and barbacoa....quacamole on the side....Dos Equis on tap. My bro had a whole fried fish and it was yum. read more

I guess when one is in the Southwest, one expects good Mexican food. While Crossroads is okay, it's nothing to write home about, unfortunately. I'm from the Seattle area and, believe it or not, there are a few decent Mexican restaurants there. And then there are only okay ones. Crossroads falls mainly into the latter category, and compares somewhat with some of the chain Seattle area restaurants. Pluses: No wait and quick service, reasonable prices (my shredded beef enchilada and tamal and ground beef taco with beans and rice cost only $9.99), and friendly and attentive waitresses. Minuses: Shredded beef in enchilada seemed day old and somewhat bland, something was overly spicy (chilies in the tamal or the red sauce?), not restaurant-made chips, salsa with a consistency more like ketchup than pico de gallo. Note: came here when there was a 25 minute wait at Mi Nidito, the restaurant across the street from Mi Nidito closed an hour early, and both recommended the place. read more

This place has been a Southside Tucson staple since my Father was yound. The coolest thing about Crossroads is that they offer drive up service. You park in front and they serve you in your vehicle. Back in the days, you could even order a pitcher of beer to drink in your car! I stopped in this week to grab a quick buffet lunch and was pretty good. I just wish all of the food was fresh and warm. Nothing was cold or rotten, it was just not really hot and the salad was not the greenest. The flavors were good, though. Next time I will probably just stick to the regular menu. read more

I have been going here off and on for years. I always get good food and usually decent service. Tonight our server was excellent and everything was so tasty. We had the Chile Crossroads and Camarones Fanatasia. read more

We have a coupon from the entertainment book so we thought we'd give it a try and I'm glad we did. The breakfast was fabulous. I had the carne asada burrito with rice and beans and my wife had the green chile and tamale and egg with rice and beans, we shared both. My burrito was perfectly cooked and not tough or chewy and it was very big. My wife's tamale and chili Relleno also excellent and the food prices are very very reasonable we will be going back read more

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This place feels like you are in Mexico, nice casual atmosphere. Service was a little slow, I had to get up for water, and the waitress didn't tell us about the Sunday buffet in the back before we ordered, so we had made choices off the regular menu. While waiting for our food, which took awhile, we saw others bringing back food from the buffet, so I went back and checked it out after we ate. Due to the many choices available on the all-you-can-eat buffet and it being less expensive than what we got, we might have chosen to do that if we had known. My friend said they chicken/shrimp fajitas were the BEST he has ever had and had enough leftovers for another meal. My albondigas soup was chock full of veggies and several small meatballs in a flavorful broth; the sauce on my chile relleno was good, but the cheese inside was in a lump, not melted and gooey like usual (also, it was a yellow cheese rather than white which most authentic Mex places use). They took it back and heated it up, and then it was fine. The food/flavors were excellent and I would have given 5 stars if not for the service and the cold cheese in the chile relleno. If in Tucson again, we would definitely go back !! read more

Possibly the best salsa in the southwest. Also, bacon-wrapped shrimp relleno? YES. YES. AND YES. ARE YOU KIDDING??? YES!!!! Whoever invented this menu item, give him the Nobel Prize for Mexican food! What a genius!!!! I recently traveled all through New Mexico, SW Texas, and Arizona, and I stopped for Mexican food in just about every town along the way. Of all the places I went, this one -- FAR AND AWAY -- had THE BEST chips and salsa. I could have made a meal on them. Perfectly picante. Though this restaurant is in the midst of Mexican-food heaven in Tucson (Mi Nidito's being another legendary restaurant just down the street), I would return to this restaurant to have the shrimp-wrapped relleno, which you can order a la carte and add to any meal! Their margarita is passable. The ambiance is more or less what you might expect for a local-run, sit-down Mexican restaurant. I knock off a start because the service was pretty slow. Friendly, but slow. It took me about an hour to get my food. I have some sympathy because I ordered the relleno a la carte, but an hour to prepare a meal for a table of one is far too much, I don't care if you ordered the whole menu. read more

We were hoping for much more and maybe hit this place on a bad day... However, we believe that good restaurants don't have bad days. The waitress was as surly as they come and not helpful in the least. We ordered the chile relleno and the fish tacos. The chili relleno was flaccid, tasteless and served cool in an egg batter only...no crispness here. The fish tacos arrived and I could smell them coming... one look at them and I told my wife, "canned fish". Based on the texture, smell and taste, the fish was either canned or old. Extremely disappointing. On the plus side, the beer was ultra cold and their salsa is very picante and flavorful. We also liked the refried beans. We won't return here anytime soon. read more

Used to eat here all the time food quality is poor service was even worse won't be coming back anytime soon

I have been known to drive well out of my way while coming home from the airport, just to get one of Crossroads' Carne Seca "Gismos" to go. A huge, meaty and cheesy cross between a caramelo and a quesadilla, it's grilled to perfection and absolutely heavenly topped with sour cream and guacamole. Service is very good in this classic South Tucson eatery, and everything I've had on the menu over the years has been well worth the price. Go when they have a live band playing (which is often), and you're in for a fun time. If you are looking for good authentic Mexican food in an authentic South Tucson atmosphere, give Crossroads a try! read more

This is my 3rd time in 2 weeks for the buffet and I've got to say it's pretty good. We usually go to Rigo's across the street but I think we might have found a new go to mexican buffet. The food is fresh and tasty. They have enchiladas, chile relleno, and green chile salsa they don't have at Rigo's. And they change a few food item daily instead if the same thing everyday. We went during lunch and it got packed. Try it, I think you'll like it. read more

Crossroads Restaurant - Lunch buffet. Mm mm good! - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Amazing salsa--although it is objectively spicy so take heed if you're sensitive to that. I happen to love it and would gladly drink their salsa as a nutritional supplement every morning. The chile rellenos are pretty good, as are the enchiladas. They have a lot of different soups that are all stellar. The service can be a little hit or miss, but more often than not, it's solid. read more

Wow! The best chicken tacos I have ever had, like I will dream about them. I have had a lot of Mexican food and this place was fantastic. Faster service than any Taco Smell or Of The Taco. Rice was perfect. The salsa was spicy but tasty. I will be back, and I don't even live in the same city! read more

It was okay. Just okay. Not a frequent visitor to Tucson, but looked this place up on a roadtrip based on previous reviews. The ambience and decor were inviting and colorful. We were seated quickly and given two menus, one of which had globs of salsa plastered on the inside. It was replaced and complimentary chips and salsa brought out. Ordering was quick. The food wasn't. And it wasn't that busy. Chile rellenos stuffed with shrimp were pretty good, rice was bland and the refried beans were cold. The most annoying part of this visit was the broken seat back in our booth. Twice, diners were seated behind me and I was immediately lurched forward at an angle. I politely asked both times that we 'share' a right angle but both diners opted to be reseated. read more

Great choices and good value for the money. We both had dinners with rice & beans, Chicken Mole & Birria, and left full. No complaints. Service was competent read more

This is the type of Mexican food I have been waiting to find in Tucson. The carne seca plate was perfect. The chicken enchiladas came out great too. They had $5 margarita specials and the service was extremly quikc. read more

The other Yelpers are right about this one: AMAZING salsa, and slow-as-molasses service. Very warm, casual atmosphere. I always go for the lunch buffet. $9.99 gets you unlimited buffet access and a beverage. Among other things, the buffet boasts some of the BEST menudo and calabacitas in town. The enchiladas on the buffet are kind of "meh," but everything else more than makes up for it. You can make your own tacos, or use tortillas. They also have salad, fruit, and jello on the buffet, as well as their scrumptious salsa and chips. If you find yourself hungover and needing authentic, affordable and bountiful Mexican food... look no further than Crossroads! A Tucson gem. read more

I came here because I received a coupon from restaurants.com and I have to admit that this place fell below my expectations. I ordered the chicken enchiladas with the chile relleno and the chicken inside the enchiladas was extremely dry and tasteless. Also the chile relleno tasted like it had been in a fridge for a very long time, believe me there are much better restaurants around tucson don't waste your time and money coming here. The only reason I gave it two stars instead of one was because they waiters were very friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately the food wasn't up to par. read more

Real authentic Mexican food. It's a pretty small restaurant but has a fun atmosphere. Menu or buffet. Kinda slow service but a very nice staff. At the end of our meal they had someone start playing the keyboard very loudly, which made it hard to talk. Kinda bizarre, but still had a good time! read more

Ambience! Did I say ambience? Mariachi band on weekends. Way cool. Table-to-table serenades. Excellent atmosphere. Throw in a pitcher of beer, chips & salsa, add food and hang out all night. Food was exquisite. We've been there three times now and I must say, I am highly impressed. Everything was delicious. Ordered off the menu and haven't had the buffet yet, but it LOOKS really good and we've seen lots of people troughing it up. I've lived in Tucson for about 8 years and sampled LOTS of Mexican food offerings. Crossroads is at the very top of my list. I am at a loss to think of any better. read more

Asked at the hotel for a Mexican restaurant recommendation. She said to try Crossroads. Went over with my sister (Missouri), Aunt & Uncle (Colorado) and mother (Las Vegas). They all raved about the food. They ordered enchiladas, tacos, rellenos and albondigas, all good. I had lengua that wasn't bad, but certainly not the best. Service was slow but super friendly. Food was slow but overall good. The full bar did not hurt my feelings. Prices were really low. Portions were great. Atmosphere was pretty typical, especially for an old place. Overall, a pretty cool experience. I'll come back. read more

I have never dined at this restaurant, so I can't speak to the food. Never even heard of it until they started charging my accounts. However, this restaurant has fraudulently charged two of my checking accounts 3 times just this month. All similar amounts. The first time at the beginning of the month on my primary account. Disputed the charge and my bank sent me a new card. Then again a couple of days ago for the same amount ($51) on my secondary checking account. Then a third time for $60. My bank advised me to file a police report as it is likely an employee who is committing the fraud. read more

If your looking for a good Mexican buffet don't go here! I've eaten at several Mexican buffet but this was the worst ever. No chorizo, no potato, no eggs. What they did have was bland tasting beans, bad cheese enchiladas, red menudo that had no flavor and green chilies. Who the hell puts green Chile's in red menudo. Paid $31 for two to eat one of the worst meals I've ever had. Im sticking to Casa Molina buffet it's light years better than Crossroads read more

My second time here, both times I took the buffet. Let time was not great but not terrible. This time the menudo was cold and that was the best thing on the table... That's 3 strikes for me. read more

Been coming here since the late 70s. Still love the vibe and the food. Service is good. Happy hour is a must, cold beer for a buck! Ask for chile tepin to heat up their salsa. Carne seca and green chile chimis are delicious. Seafood is decent. Mariachis play if you tip, if not they will take off to other restaurants in the area. Enjoy a Tucson tradition by visiting Crossroads. read more

Our service was excellent, as the waitress was quick with our refills. The food comes quickly so any appetizer just gets in the way. Stick to the chips and salsa. You get a lot of food but peripherals like sour cream and guacamole are extra. Pepsi products are what they have on the fountain. Coke is available but served in glass bottles so they aren't free to refill. read more

A friendlier, more open and welcoming, authentic South Tucson restaurant would be hard to find. We always bring out of town friends here to sample what Hispanic Tucson used to be like, before office buildings, the failed convention center, and more recent gentrification and "college student-ication" reduced Downtown to high-priced restaurants for professionals, hip bars for students, Crackerjack-box student condos, and parking lots. My wife ate often at Crossroads while attending UA. It's still the same. read more

Welcome to Tucson's oldest family owned restaurant. The reviews are correct--do not expect outstanding service when you come here. The food seems to take a little longer than it should but certainly not unreasonably so. The food, once it comes, is hot and fresh. The salsa is very very good. Some of the best I've had. The prices are pretty decent. My wife and I had the Chilies Crossroads and the Steak Fajitas. The chilies crossroads are a bacon-wrapped, shrimp stuffed chile. It's their house specialty and it's awesome. Highly recommended! The steak fajitas came out steaming and sizzling and we're very good. I also had the house margarita. It was also good. Overall, the experience was quite good but nothing overwhelming. I was more interested in just visiting the place because of its status in tucson. Give them a try if you are passing through, or if you're like me, and have lived here 10 years but just never made it here! read more

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The service was very slow. It took an hour for us to get our food and it was cold. Which I would of been ok with if it was good but it wasn't. No plans on ever going back read more

I'm so glad that my wife mentioned this delightful little restaurant. The ambiance of the dining room is traditionally Mexican with natural tones and murals on the walls. The background music was tejano and fit the theme nicely. My family and I stopped by during their daily breakfast/lunch buffet ($9.50/person including drink) and were not disappointed. The house enchiladas were slightly spicy and fresh, and just the right amount of cheese. The sides were of course Spanish rice and refried beans, both of which were perfectly seasoned and fresh. Our waitstaff was friendly and attentive, especially with our young children. I highly recommend stopping by, for value and excellent Mexican food. read more

Food was wonderful! Service was top notch. We went there because we had a living social discount. We will most certainly go back! I can't believe I'm a native tucsonian who loves Mexican food and I've never been there. Best place I've been in awhile! Try it! read more