always one of my favorite stops when driving through Tucson for a Sonoran dog tried the tacos for the first time as well read more

I ordered a carne assada buritto and a large soda. The burro was good but the wanted $5 for a soda refill. That's just greed. I see no reason to go back considering how many good options there are in Tucson. read more

Tucson must try! I placed a pick up order on the website, and took my time grabbing toppings and salsa as well. I was waiting for the order to be ready. Everything was hot, fresh, and amazing. I love the salsa bar alone, totally obsessed with this food. I definitely overindulged because I was hungry, but everything totally hit the spot. read more

El Guero Canelo - Gus - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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New building. Same location. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is open and fresh with more dining and air conditioning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They now have a drive thru, which is great. Plenty of parking. The condiment bar is the same with choices of salsas, fresh vegetables and grilled onions and jalapeños. There's also a small meat market. read more

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First time trying sonoran hot dogs and they were so good. I liked how they had a stand where you can build your hot dogs with salsa, pico de gallo, cebolla, horse radish, lime, etc. It was so affordable and so good. Service was fast and efficient. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was kinda hot because the interior isn't air conditioned.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Just kind of a shaded spot with lots of tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restrooms were outside, and they weren't really cleaned.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, I would def come back when I am in Tucson and want to grab a snack. read more

El Guero Canelo - Sonoran hot dogs - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

[[HIGHLIGHT]]WOW! The service,food,and cleanliness of this restaurant is outstanding.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My wife and I were on vacation with our grandson and stopped by this location for some Sonoran hotdogs and boy was it great. The prices are very reasonable and they also have a salsa bar available for all the sides you would need for your toppings. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone in the Tucson area. The lady that was cleaning and assisting guests at their table was very kind and helpful. read more

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Wow time flies and somethings change for the worse canelo restaurant was a great go to place but now is garbage [[HIGHLIGHT]]the kitchen is filthy might have always been filthy but now with the extra bright lights you can see how much the staff doesn't care about this place[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . Please see the picture of the extra burnt torta bread absolutely zero flavor it's like the flavor town bus stopped coming here . Well we're back to Los Angeles where the food is way over priced but at least it's clean and flavorful I put tacos gavillan up against the canelo garbage any time . read more

El Guero Canelo - Really you serve this garbage ? - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Food was delicious we made the trip down to Tucson after seeing this place on mark wiens YouTube channel and seeing the owners love for the food and his restaurant you could tell he took pride in his work .it was definitely worth it,Service was excellent,The salsa bar was nice being able to get anything you wanted,we got a little bit of everything on the menu and it did not disappoint the flavor of the asada is excellent nice and tender and full of flavor,Would recommend it to anyone driving through Tucson we visited on 2-26-26 read more

El Guero Canelo - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The tacos are very mediocre. Carne asada isn't really flavorful and it's really chewy. Not the worst mexican food i've had but definitely not the favorite. The sonoran dogs were definitely the best compared to other places. Don't really recommend this place unless you're craving a good sonoran dog. For tacos and tortas go to Juanitos! read more

This place was nothing that they promote I came with my family and we ordered a caramelo n I got a quesadilla cheese the size of my hand And the charge me 10 dollars with did not had no meat at all I ask the cook was that a caramel n she said yes I could believe it when another member of my family had order a large quesadilla with meat is was a lot bigger and it was a 10 dollar charge.. they need to trying the cashier more they did not know there menu at all bad experience for sure read more

Alright, my phone did not eat first because I was starving but I got a caramelo (quesadilla with carne asada) and it was so good! I loved the salsa bar, especially the red salsa, which was super spicy! I think it was a little pricey but it's local and quality authentic food, so it's okay. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of seating and high chairs, which is always a plus.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great service too! read more

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Stopped here for dinner on our way home. We have eaten at the other location before but we were closer to this one and were tired. Got Sonora dogs only reason we came. Great food as last time, we ate and look forward to seeing the new building next time. read more

El Guero Canelo - Sonora dogs - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

El Güero Canelo in Tucson is a must-visit for its authentic Mexican flavors and vibrant atmosphere. We really enjoyed their renowned Sonoran hot dog and complimentary sides and sauces bar. This spot perfectly captures the essence of traditional Mexican street food. read more

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Shame on me for giving them another chance after being previously disappointed multiple other times. We live nearby, so now and then we get a hankering for a couple of Mexican hot dogs; 2 chuchos and 2 sammies, to be specific. I should have known better. For the uninitiated, a sammy dog is a sonoran dog with an extra frank. 2 sammy dogs=4 franks. After waiting 15 minutes to receive my order in a mostly-empty restaurant ~4pm, I got home to discover I received 2 regular, single frank sonoran dogs. My wife is Mexican, a native Spanish speaker. When she places the order, they still get it wrong ~60% of the time. And I mean a standard order; no special requests. When I place the order, the rate falls to about 40%. It's not a language barrier. 'Sammy' is the same in English and Spanish. The errors are the result of a careless and indifferent staff that would rather hablamos behind the counter than give their job the attention it deserves. However, the issue is not the cashier's error. The issue is the manager, Ivan. We called to inform them of the error. "I'm sorry, we'll make you two sammy's. come back when you can and ask for Ivan." That should have been a 2 minute conversation. That's what's a competent manager would have done. But this is Ivan. Ivan proceeded to waste ~10 minutes of our time trying to find a reason why the error is mine and not theirs. As if I'm my motives are to score $10 worth of free hot dogs instead of simply getting home and enjoyed the food I ordered. Ivan offered a refund and a 10% discount to replace the order he messed up. 10% on $10. Ivan offered $1 to compensate me for a slow wait time in a mostly-empty restaurant that yielded an incorrect order, more time wasted on the phone, and several more minutes wasted in person. And they also recently switched to smaller franks. They raised prices and cut portions. The management is careless, rude, and indifferent. It's no surprise the cashiers are a reflection of the poor leadership there. This place has gone steadily downhill in the last 3-4 tears, and we will not be back. El Guero Canelowitz read more

El Guero Canelo - El Guero Canelo's Chucho dog with 'everything.' - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Was visiting from out of town and we came to try a Sonoran hot dog. We dined in and got the special which was two Sonoran hot dogs and a drink for $11-something. Our food came out fairly quickly, we waited about 5 minutes or so. There was plenty of seating inside (and AC), and a station for toppings (I'm assuming for tacos, burritos, chips, etc). read more

El Guero Canelo - Indoor seating - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My boyfriend is from Tucson and wanted to take me to try a Sonoran dog while we were visiting his family over the holiday weekend. I was pretty excited after reading the reviews. We ordered 2 Sonoran dogs and a pack of 3 churros cause why not?! The Sonoran dogs were good but I was surprised how small the hot dogs were. I tasted more bread than I did meat and all the other goodies it comes with. The churros were delicious. But might need to give the Sonoran dogs another try. If I had to compare the Sonoran dog to the hot dogs served jn the streets of LA, I would still choose LA by far. read more

El Guero Canelo - Sonoran Style Estilo Sonora Hot Dog - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Good people who run this place make me always want to return. I have always loved the double weenie Sonoran dog but it feels like the dogs are smaller and the bun is the same size. Nevertheless it's tasty. They have the best carne asada quesadillas around. I'll be back read more

El Guero Canelo - a menu for a mexican restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Just ok. Did our own Patti's Mexican Kitchen food tour of Tucson. This was one of the stops. Definitely underwhelming. Service was definitely fast food. Little effort or friendliness by the cashier. Salsa bar seemed nice. Hot dog was just ok. Bun not real fresh. To be honest, next time I'll save my money and go to Costco food court. read more

On our way to Tombstone, decided to show inlaws how great this place is. Staff friendly and patient ordering. We all had the Sonora dogs and side homemade guacamole. The food here is fantastic. Best Sonoran dogs around. If you have never eaten here, please try it. read more

This was one of my dad's favorite places in Tucson! I'm really glad he took me here before he passed away. Now when I'm in Tucson I stop off for the BEST Sonoran dog I've ever had!! read more

3.5 stars! We were vacationing in Tucson so we thought we should try a Sonoran hotdog and found El Guero Canelo as a worthy place to try (given great reviews for Sonoran dogs in multiple media). I liked that the food there has a local Mexican-ish hole in a wall vibe..and the food is affordable! Everything is pretty much less than $10...even quite lower than that price point! We got Sonoran dogs and a chicken burro to try and it wasn't too long of a wait to get our food at all. I thought the Sonoran dog was just ok. The bread was mushy/softer than any hotdog buns I had elsewhere before. I liked that it had sausage wrapped with bacon and a bit of toppings like beans, tomato, chili, onions in a bun..but overall...the taste was just bland. Same comment for the burro, too.nit wasted good and nothing wrong with it...but even so..more bland than the hot dogs. Overall, it's a good affordable place to grab food..and maybe try the signature Tucson Sonoran dogs..but I wouldn't say it's a place for iconic visit again once you had tried it once in your lifetime already.. I would still consider going there if I need a quick bite+in the area for something casual though..since the food is still good and affordable. read more

El Guero Canelo - Sonoran dogs + chicken burro - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This location has drive thru down to a well-oiled machine. If you have never tried El Guero Canelo you are missing out. Every time we are in Tucson this is a MUST EAT. This visit included the Sonoran Hot Dog and Sammie Dog. Both are GREAT! And if you aren't a fan of an ingredient you can always request that item be left off. read more

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We were told this is the OG spot for some Sonoran dogs and since we are OGs ourselves we took the trip to South Tucson. I wasn't disappointed in my first Sonoran dog experience in the least. The buns for the dogs were fresh and all the toppings really set it off. I particularly enjoyed the quesadilla on corn tortillas OMG the cheesy goodness I. That was perfection. My partner had the chicken caramelo and meat was seasoned well and so delicious. When we are in Tucson again we will definitely come through. read more

El Guero Canelo - Sonoran dogs, quesadillas on corn tortillas, chicken caramelo - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The old place on 12th Ave is a must visit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outside looks dicey, but the inside is freshly painted and extremely clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. A service person cleans constantly in the dining area, and makes sure the salsa bar is organized and everyone uses good hygiene. You have to get a Sonoran hot dog here, with all of the trimmings, including sour cream and jalapeño sauce. Get two, they are not huge or expensive. There are also many other good dishes; tortas, tacos, burros, etc. James Beard award winner for a reason. It's an experience, and good food. read more

It's the first time I've been to this location and I went back and forth between giving them 3 & 4 stars. Ultimately their warm & friendly customer service bumped them up to a 4. We got a couple of Sonoran hot dogs, one with no onions, and a burrito and chicken caramelo. All the food was fine. Food was served at a great temperature and it was still warm by the time we got home to eat it. The no onion dog was clearly marked, and they packaged all food really well for the trip home. Only exceptions were the sauces. There were spills by the time we got home. I was disappointed by the food itself. The dogs were tasty but nothing exceptional. I've had Güero's dogs before at the other location & thought they were delicious so I was a little bummed. All of the food seemed to lack seasoning but it was cooked well. The chicken in the caramelo was thoroughly cooked but not overdone and same for the meat in the burrito. We all added salt to our food & this did improve the flavor. The sauces were another bland item. My friend ordered extra of the green sauce because they love it so much but it didn't taste like anything. Super bland and forgettable. The drinks, a Jamaica and an Horchata, were delicious. Just the right amount of ice, definitely on the sweet side but not overwhelmingly so. Huge sizes for great price. I'll definitely try this location again because I was really impressed by how friendly all staff interactions were and how well they've adjusted their systems to keep everyone safe and healthy. Staff was friendly and explained how take-away worked and they were super fast in giving us our food. read more

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Food didn't meet expectations. The taste has deteriorated throughout the years along with the service. I placed a second order on my visit and after 20 minutes we went to check on it, they had not even started my order when we were the only ones there. read more

Sonoran dog heaven. Be sure to get the Jalapeños too. But get your parking fixed, amigos! Gringo viejo. read more

Saw their hotdog on Pati's Mexican Table so when we came to Tucson on vacation we made sure to stop. The hotdog was good and the bun was a soft as described on the show. read more

At the recommendation of Sunset Magazine, our AirBnB host, and the James Beard Foundation, we stopped into El Guero for our first Sonoran dog after a day of hiking in Sabino Canyon (yes, we're tourists). We headed to the counter and ordered a couple of the classics (~ $4 each) and a couple of Cokes, then grabbed a two-seater by the salsa bar. Orders come up fast, thanks to a couple guys working a huge grill out back with dozens of hotdogs. On its face, the Guero dog is everything you'll desire - the bun, the dog, the toppings are spot on. This is the iconic dog, as promised. I threw on some tomatillo salsa for good measure, but it wasn't necessary. Seating is casual, fast-foody. Lots of families are enjoying themselves, and this would be a great casual date spot. That said, there was a certain "je ne sais quoi" that left us wanting from the classic dog, so instead of ordering another, we left and bought our next round at Taqueria de Jason across the street. If you're looking for the Level 1 Sonoran, head to El Guero. When you're ready to graduate, cross the road and keep the party going. Thanks for showing us the way, Guero! read more

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Well how about that, Mexican hotdogs, or Sonora dogs as they called them, zesty and delicious the dogs are grilled to a fantastic temperature with a hint of crispiness, heavenly, who da thunk, throw in some chips and a salsa bar and that's all you need for a delicious meal. 5 stars highly recommended. read more

El Guero Canelo - Sonora dogs minus tomatoes and onions! Heavenly - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The food is so good here! The service is quick [[HIGHLIGHT]]there is no ambiance and that is it's asthetic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

I was waiting in the drive-through for 25 minutes. A bunch of other people got their food before me. They were in the line behind me which made no sense. After about 20 minutes I asked what was taking so long and they told me it was because they didn't have any hot dogs. I waited another five minutes before I finally had to go inside and ask for a refund because I was tired of waiting. I went across the street to another establishment their competitor and got my food within four minutes. I will not be back that's for sure. read more

I had it book marked, and decided to take a client, who claims to be a foodie snob. This is no sit down white linen affair. This is home cooking AZ style. It was only 103 out today. But we braved the heat to dine in the tent...or yurt like inside. Aka not really sure it it was cooled by AC or fans or some combination but it wasn't exactly cool in there but it wasn't too hot either. Order up front and they give you a light up puck while you wait in the dining areas. Step down to Costco type bench and table combos laid out in a grid around the Fix-in's bar, chocked full of salsas, fresh sliced and pickled produce, cheese and peppers. I am a Chicago hotdog fan, and snob! I musta booked marked this from some foodie show, No Reservations or Triple D who featured this AZ spot and the main specialties... Sonoran Hotdogs. Considering these puppies earned the restaurant a James Beard Award, I was in the correct spot to sample this desert special. I must say the amalgamation porky salty bacon wrapped around a hotdog, added Mexican beans, topped with sweet reduction of cooked onions along with pungent fresh cut ones, tomato in pico form, and a bit of heat provided by jalapeño sauce, all stuffed inside and on top of that soft funky bun; then a squirt of mustard and mayo; will take you to a new dimension and definitely expand your definition of hotdog. I also sampled a Caramelo, basically a quesadilla with protein of choice where the fixings bar comes in handy to hook it up. This one was chicken which was tender, moist cubes of Breast meat that was bursting with flavor... wow! That in a burrito, which they also have will cause you to slap your Mama Sita! Two of us ate for like 26 bucks! .To think We dined at a James Beard awarded restaurant for that price is plain LOCO! read more

El Guero Canelo - Chicken caramels with stuff from fox ins bar - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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We heard that since we were in Tucson, we had to try one of the city's signature Sonoran Hot Dogs. We told our friends, and they got us all Sonoran Hot dogs from El Guero Canelo. This restaurant came highly rated on Yelp, Google, and other media. We all got the $8.99 deal which included two Sonoran Hot dogs and a soda. My bottle of Coca Cola was terrific! The Sonoran Hot dog was a letdown. There was just a little scrap of bacon wrapped around the tiny hot dog. Tasted very bland overall. In fact, that was the opinion of all five of us who each had a Sonoran Hot Dog. My wife ordered a Carne Asada Torta. The torta was pretty good. Better than the hot dog. Overall, it was a disappointment. Maybe they had a new chef in the kitchen that day, Who knows. I might try them again the next time I'm in Tucson based on all the good reviews, but it will be awhile. read more

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sonoran hot dog ($3.99) - bacon wrapped frank, beans, fresh & grilled onions, tomatoes, mayo, and mustard a classic tucson dish - im super happy to have tried it. it's honestly a better version of a regular hotdog - there were so many other toppings added on!! this may be the way to make hotdogs from now on! this location is 10 minutes away from the airport - so super convenient to grab and go eat at the airport (which was what I did). apparently, this is one of the original places that invented this kind of hotdogs! I know town there are a lot of little mom and pop shops + food trucks - will have to give it a try on my next visit read more

El Guero Canelo - Sonoran Hot Dog - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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There's a reason this dive has a James Beard award. Classic Sonoran hot dogs. Hot dogs aren't the only reason but man are they good. Buy two and eat two. They're really tasty and there is a condiments bar with loads of goodies to tweak them if you need to make it even better. read more

El Guero Canelo - 2 with everything - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Was passing through town. Haven't been back since the 90's, but always good memories of this college town. I love hot dogs. And I love Mexican food. So this place was heaven for me. Hit the spot. And ya know, I would have gotten more, but I had a long drive ahead of me and didn't want a food coma to ensue. read more

El Guero Canelo - Burp - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Very delicious I recommend to anyone on the south n likes Mexican food it's worth every dollar

U can't show up in Tucson Ax & not get a Sonoran dog. This place is super famous for them as well as their quesadillas read more

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Just as good as it ever was! I haven't been back since 2006, but have been craving a Sonoran Dog. So we drove on down from Phoenix just for a bite. Yep. And it was worth every minute of the drive. Soft, incredibly soft bun filled with a savory frank wrapped in bacon, and topped with beans, tomatoes, onions, jalapeno sauce, guacamole, and sour cream. We shared a large horchata and it was cinnamon spiced and refreshing. Service is very friendly, and we loved the drive-thru with masks during Covid-19. I had to stop into the restrooms and they were sparkling clean. Anthony Bourdain would be so proud. Thanks for yummy memories. read more