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El Antojo Poblano

4.5 (170 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Dogs allowed
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Erick D.

I got the Camita sandwich. It was good and I'm glad they had so much success as a food truck with the sandwich. It had a lot of different components that complemented each other, but the menu is so expansive, I should have gotten a combo dish. The service was OK. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is clean and quaint as always.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Darren Y.

Nice mole spot in Tucson. Got the chicken. Nice rich flavor and the chicken was soooo tender. I'm not huge mole fan but I still appreciated it. Highly recommend the coffee oleo too

Christy H.

I came here a few years ago and they had a food truck and were in the process of working on the restaurant. I was excited today when I came and the restaurant was not only open, it was packed! The parking lot only had a few spots left and it was so nice to see them busy with customers. The breakfast is from 9-11 and had just ended so I asked the server to surprise me with an order of something she thought was good. My only request was "not too spicy" haha because I am a gringa! She chose two gorditas for me. One had ground beef and potatoes and the other one was beans and cheese. These are fresh they are not fried. Made with fresh corn and stuffed on the inside. Very wonderful flavor. The menu here is very expansive so there is really something for everyone and the prices are good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is lovely, the staff was very helpful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will come back and bring company with me next time. Thanks.

Enmoladas de Pollo and chicken Flautas
Maria D.

Food is delicious great flavors. Service is great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant is clean and decorated so beautifully.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Me eating my fav plate
Alexa R.

Ever since Analy had the food truck in 2020, I have been a real fan of the huaraches and gorditas! I have a favorite dish for every time of the day. For lunch I usually get flautas!

Alexiz A.

Love this place! Its been a minute since ive visited and tried something different. Got the huarache with chicharron and a Jamaica. Soooo good. I would get again and again. It was busy but not too long of a wait. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside of restaurants is absolutely gorgeous.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Grilled onion
Stephen G.

Place was busy and it took about 15 minutes to get seated. Everyone enjoyed their food. Azteca plate had a lot of different items on it. Chips and salsa were good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean bathrooms.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Nicole C.

Great food and service as always! We had chicken enchiladas and the poblano relleno and they were delicious! Loved the chips, salsa, rice and beans as well.

Red chili gordita ($6.25)  5/2025
Mike S.

I had a mixed experience for my first-ever visit here. It was 3:30 and I was headed to a 4pm Friday bday happy hour on the west side of town but still hadn't had lunch. I Yelped a few places en route and settled here. It was the Friday before Memorial wknd and rush hour was non-existent. So were the patrons. For the entire 30 min that I dined here I was the only person inside (staff said it was really unusual too). I felt as if I was rollin like a mob boss Lol. The owner's son attended to me with alacrity throughout my stay. He recommended the mole (their fame) but I was in the mood for anything but chicken so he steered me towards the al pastor (diced marinated pork) Huaracha entree ($17) and the red chili beef gordita appetizer ($6.25). Although both prices are on the high side for their size I ordered one of each. The Huaracha resembles a 6x10 oval caramelo with a layer of pinto beans, al pastor, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and avocados. The pork tasted a little tired or over-warmed but the marinade was good. the 4-5 thin avocado slices were partially brown but edible. The rest of the ingredients were super fresh. The gordita, however, stole the show. Although small (about 5 inches across) the delicious red chile sauce had a nice mix of beef and diced potatoes. And the still-hot, split gordita was crisp yet tender. In hindsight, I should have ordered a variety of gorditas, period! The biggest disappointment was "minor" but, to me, speaks too closely about integrity. The handheld bill-generator calculates the tip After the sales tax is added and it's something you'd never catch unless you requested a printed receipt (after you've already paid). In other words, your tip options of 18 or 20 percent are displayed WITH Tucson's 9% tax included in the total. That's kinda sly and definitely uncool (see pic of bill). Parking is easy and free in their own private lot. Bathrooms are gender specific, cute, and clean. Decorations throughout are wonderfully immersive in Mexican culture - from tiling to numerous paintings and photos on the walls. I will be back, wiser from this experience, if only to try their mole. Ps, as I left and continued west, half a block further was my other choice: Toto's Tacos. They had about a dozen parking spots in their private lot but every spot was occupied... hmm.

Gorditas made vegan
Evie S.

I love their art from Mexico in the restaurant. Such a cute place. It's one of my favorite Mexican places in Tucson. Vegetarian and vegan options and for me, a great opportunity to practice Spanish. Their stuffed gorditas with mushrooms-- super juicy, I also love their tostada with beans (veg, lard free) and nopal salad (fresh and yummy). Service is good and I love their Jamaica juice because it's tart, not overly sweet, the way I prefer it. Their huaraches etc are housemade and delicious.

Chalupa. Best in town
Michal M.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]So quaint you feel like you just went to Mexico absolutely delicious great service the people are kind and courteous.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the music I love feeling like I'm at home[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And I got the Chalupa it was fabulous and my friend got the new Palace salad unbelievable

Three tacos combo minus one taco.  I was hungry
Tawnya S.

The food was really good! Their pork was really good! It took a while to get our food and we never got my husbands tortillas that were supposed to be with his meal but it was ok without them. So it is worth the wait as the food is very good!

Enchiladas Suizas de Pollo, Deshebrada o Queso

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First time eating here. I had enchiladas they were amazing and delicious. Highly recommend

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Mole is very good. The restaurant was full, but the service was still very good. Reasonable prices, too.

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Super cute spot and delicious food ! The tacos and enchiladas were very good. Would definitely come back

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I went again and ordered the chicken mole....was delicious but a tad spicier than I care for. I LIKE this place.

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Is this place dog friendly by chance? Yelp has that checked but I don't see that anywhere on their website.

I don't believe they are dog friendly. No patio and pretty small restaurant.

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