I like that this location is close to the East side. There aren't many tables to eat inside but they had enough that we didn't have trouble getting one. You walk up to the counter and order your meal, your number is called and then you go back up to the counter to get your food. There is a condiment bar in the middle you can get salsas, peppers and other toppings for your meal. I ordered a sonoran dog and a taco. Both were delicious. I enjoyed the meal, it was all yummy. read more

Awesome spot for a truly mouthwatering Sonoran-style hot dog and authentic Mexican street food. Quick service in a laidback, family friendly environment - perfect for lunch or dinner! Definitely worth a stop and even a detour if you are just passing through. read more

El Güero Canelo Restaurant - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Went to El Guero Canelo on 22nd to order some food yesterday. They took 40 minutes from the time I ordered until it was ready which is fine I'm willing to wait for good food. They forgot my Somoran Dog. I called to let them know and they left me on hold so long I called back. They said come pick it up, I said can't go back. They said you've got to to it yourself on their website. I tried there's no way. $6.50 down the drain. The other items were a steak with a side of beans and sour cream. Didn't get the sour cream An order of Torritos. There was also a charge on my receipt that says "owner fees" $1.49 what's that? $35 bill. Not a great experience. The steak was chewy as well. Super disappointed, do better Guero Canelo. read more

El Güero Canelo Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Some of the best carne asada in Tucson -- flavorful, tender, and cooked just right. You definitely get what you pay for here. The Very Mucho Burrito is massive and packed with meat, though at $20 it's a bit on the pricey side. The salsa bar is a huge plus, and the hot sauce and guacamole sauces are absolutely delicious. Definitely worth a visit when you're craving quality Mexican food. read more

El Güero Canelo Restaurant - Drive thru - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

ALWAYS Delicious! The Sonoran hot dog is a unique and delicious medley of flavors. If you haven't tried one you need to! Affordable and SO GOOD! read more

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First time having a Sonoron Hot dog, and was pleased surprised. My brother calls it a Tucson Staple, and I'm happy he's introduced it to us. Inside is basic and clean with bench style seating. The Salsa bar is decent, however I was not a fan of the cut for the radishes. The charred Jalapeños are a nice touch, and the pickled onions are a good "substitute" for the carrots. The Cucumber is also nice addition however their green sauce lacked any flavor. Not sure if I should be using it as a base, then modifying with onions etc. The combo for a Sonoran dog, fries, and a drink is a good deal. The Dogs were delicious, with good soft bread. Fries were fresh and crispy. The Caramelo de asada was fire. A little bit on the pricey side since a "vampiro" in California is almost half the price. All in all, glad I tried it. Would love to try their other dishes. read more

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Burrito was soggy and watery. They said it's because the beans, come on now we I said no it's never like that so they remade it, now it's not soggy but it's smaller, wtf get it right read more

After visiting all three El Guero Canelo's for years, this was the ONLY location we didn't stop in at. Well, we finally dropped in. This location had the same great quality as the other three we've frequented, the offerings had the same great taste. This gave us another location we can drop in when we're in the neighborhood! read more

El Güero Canelo Restaurant - Merry Christmas - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I wouldn't give them 1 star, I paid $24 a jr carne asada burrito, taco and asada fries it was horrible!!!!! that carne asada tasted old, burnt and no flavor and the tortilla tasted like they dunked it in oil it was so greasy. The burrito had no salsa nothing, just dried up tasteless meat. My son couldn't eat the asada fries because it was to greasy for him. My dog wouldn't even eat the taco. It was dripping in grease. I will never go to that place again. All the kids that work there just stand around and talk. read more

Gotta love a Sonoran dog classic and delicious quesadilla! Quick service and convenient drive thru read more

El Güero Canelo Restaurant - Sonoran dog and Quesadilla Chica - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Service was great. Dining area was clean. Salsa station (iced appropriately) was clean and well stocked with cucumbers, radishes, green and red sauce and the avocado sauce as well. They also had roasted onions and peppers on a hot side steam table) I had the bean and cheese burrito and a Sonoran dog my wife had the carne asada torta and my daughter had the lorenza. Bean burrito, torta and Lorena were great. It was my first Sonoran dog and it was well prepared and seasoned but not my favorite hot dog. FYI: this is a me thing not the restaurant, so don't use me to judge this. ( I just want to be 100% up front on it) will return here for the bean and cheese burrito as well as anything with their asada! read more

Excellent!! Whenever I make my way down to Tucson, the first thing, I always think about is the Sonoran dog, and I find myself here at Canelo's. I've been to both locations & the food is always on point. This last time around I decided to treat myself and go with the double-wrapped hotdog with bacon on it (aka the Sammy Dog), and all the toppings before heading to my event. Customer service was great. However, they did have a sign that said cash only so all you tap & payers beware. Not a big deal as I always bring cash when I come here. Salsa bar is available and always kept fresh & clean. read more

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So happy to find out that my childhood after church food is on the east side. Yes I know I'm gonna have a little grace with it, but I'm excited. And there's a drive-through and shaded parking and in the drive-through you're not sitting in the sun, that's a lot of winds going on just from the first few minutes. Parking lot was clean. Staff were nice and they were gloves at the drive-through. read more

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Not sure if it's the cook but the food is very bland and not as tasty as it used to be. It has become very Americanized and not authentic Mexican food anymore. The wait time is unacceptable and the prices are outrageous now read more

Highly recommend! We come several times per week. Quality food. Generous portions. Reasonable prices. The open salsa bar is my favorite! Jesus Christ himself may have been a cinnamon blonde. read more

El Güero Canelo Restaurant - We come several times per week. The open salsa bar is my favorite! Jesus Christ himself may have been a cinnamon blonde. - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We came on Tuesday because the tacos are 2$ on tuesdays. My husband had the carne asada tacos and I had the combo 3 with 2 Sonoran hot dogs. Best Sonoran hot dogs you'll find in tucson. The buns are just so yummy it's what makes them taste amazing. The service was great and we didn't wait long for our food. Plenty of seating and you can serve up your own toppings such as pico de gallo, salsa, lemons, etc. The staff that are cleaning will come and check on you and take your empty plates. Music and vibes are always 100% read more

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"The BEST carne asada and the most famous Sonoran hot dog." Guess what we're getting... The bun was the most notable thing about the hot dog. Super soft and pillowy, we learned they import them from Mexico! Couldn't find any bacon whatsoever in it. The beans, tomato, mayo, mustard surprisingly didn't have much flavor either. Overall: ok. 2.5/5 The carne asada taco had a generous amount of flavorful carne asada. With all the components from the salsa bar, this was pretty good. 3.5/5 I enjoyed the well stocked salsa bar that also had roasted peppers and green onions! read more

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Contrary to other's posts - my Sonoran dog was not soggy in the slightest. We got there right at opening at 11:00 am and everything tasted hot and fresh. The bun on my Sonoran dog couldn't have been fluffier and softer. Lots of great flavors - we loved the salsa bar. The pico was incredible and same with the guac salsa. Everything was fresh and delicious. Everything was a bit expensive for what it was but it's worth stopping by for the experience. read more

El Güero Canelo Restaurant - Estilo Sonora Dog - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The service was good, but I came to get a cup of water as you gave to ask behind the counter. I should have done that even I ordered. It took them 10 min to get me a cup. I ordered a Sonoran dog and carne asada taco. This place is supposed to be known for their carne asadas but I'll be honest I was not impressed by the bland taste or the rubbery consistency. I've had better elsewhere. The Sonoran dog was boring and bland as well. Again, I've had better. Maybe I caught them on a bad day, so I'll give it another try again. read more

El Güero Canelo Restaurant - Estilo Sonora Dog and Taco Carne - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I have to admit that my review is probably colored by the fact that the friends who recommended this place said it was the best. We got a carne asada taco and a Sonoran dog. Both were perfectly fine, but not necessarily the best. I have to admit that in my trials of various tacos, I find that I prefer barbacoa or birria to carne asada and this carne asada taco was pretty good. And I will definitely give props for the salsa bar and sides that accompanied the taco. I appreciated the shredded cabbage, pickled onions and lime and the salsas I had were good. The Sonoran dog was also just fine. The location is easy to find, ample parking and ample tables inside. Order at the counter and you get a pager when food is ready. Generally convenient. Will probably come again - maybe I or they were having an off day. read more

So many better places to get Sonoran dog. Their hotdog is over cooked and dry, bun is soggy. Try the box car place downtown instead.

The Sammy dog rocks. Best burritos in town. Highly recommend this Tucson iconic spot.

Can't go wrong with El Guero Canelo Sonoran hotdogs! They have some other great lunch specials that are very reasonably priced before 5pm The salsa bar is a great addition to already delicious dogs. Recently tried their churros which were freshly fried and filled - heaven on a plate! read more

El Güero Canelo Restaurant - Estilo Sonora Dog - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This place never disappoints! We make it a point to take out of town guests here and they're always so happy we did. This location is clean with quick service and easy parking. We got carne asada tacos and a quesadilla, the meat is so flavorful and the salsa/condiment bar is stocked with ample variety of salsas, peppers and sauces. The tortillas are delicious too! The portions are good for the price and they have lots of great options to choose from. A Tucson favorite for us! read more

Got happy hour items, they have salsa bar with jalapeños and hatch Chiles, very clean and fast service, been here a few times.

This is a Tucson Standard for the Sonora Dog. This location is located off of 22nd and has a tight but adequate parking area (DQ next door doesn't hurt). Most of the front is the dining area, with a small outdoor seating area. There is a salsa bar in the center with roast veggies, utensils and to go packaging. In the rear is the ordering. Menu is lit up above the order station. You order your food and get a pager. "No Pager, No Food" The main draw is the Sonoran Dog. You should get it "todo" with all the bacon wrapped dog, tomatoes, onion, drizzles of mayo, mustard and a hot green chili sauce. It comes with a roasted yellow pepper which may be hot or sweet it's kind of a Russian Roulette on which one it is. The chili sauce is not usually detectable with the rest of the dog, but just don't lick it. The bun is a soft sweet bun, I prefer toasted, but it comes untoasted. They also have other limited items, we did get a beef street taco because my wife was not sure about the Sonora Dog. This is a Tucson thing and this is the Tucson place to get the item. So you have to try it out. It is a classic Tucson original thing, but it is still dirty, can be loud with Mexican music, and tables and paint and bathrooms are getting old and worn quick. It is something to try, but not someplace I come that often. Gotta do Guero Canelo at least once at one of their locations. read more

El Güero Canelo Restaurant - 3 dogs n a beef taco - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Incredible lunch special! If you go for lunch, there are five options for excellent meals for $9.99. I got three tacos, of which you can choose between chicken or carne Asada. I had to try some of each and they were both fantastic. The meat was perfectly tender and so flavorful. The tacos complain, and then you can go to the toppings area and add whatever you want. Other options included, Sonoran dogs, burritos, and quesadillas and everything looked great. The staff was very nice and it was a chill environment to enjoy authentic Mexican food. We were even able to sit outside and enjoy the clean tables and fresh air. read more

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Food was amazing only $9 for 2 sonoran hotdogs best dogs i ever had service was very good nice polite workers.

Visiting Tucson for work and had to come try out a Sonoran Dog. I really enjoyed it. Our group each tried one and argued on the best way to order it. Personally, I don't think you can wrong here! El Guero Canelo is worth the stop, if you are in town. read more

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Made a drive thru order of 2 Sonoran Hotdogs at this El Guero Canelo. Staff are friendly and definitely a very reasonable price of hotdogs (they have $2.50 per hotdog for October). Place is clean. A place to visit for when in Tucson read more

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The chicken burrito was ok, the chicken was kinda dry. Their salsa bar is good, but I thought it was interesting that one of their employees who was obviously on break, sat in the restaurant while watching videos on full volume! Really? You want people to come back? Maybe teach your employees a little courteous behavior.... read more

Great food and good service. The Sonora dog is the best. Along with the self serve relish bar

Excellent food. Love the salchipapas. Bean burritos and the carne asada are excellent as well.

I feel like I'm going to get some hate for this review but I have to be completely honest. I came to El Guero Canelo with super high expectations. This is supposed to be the place for the best, world-famous Sonoran dogs, according to multiple websites. Maybe I should have listened to the locals I met the night before... This particular location was having system issues on the day I visited so there was a longer than usual wait. I don't mind waiting, especially when I'm getting the best of the best. But what I got was so far south of what I imagined. First off, there was very little jalapeño sauce and mayo, and what there was under the pile of tomatoes, not generously over the top as advertised. My bun was also very soggy, I ended up tearing away a good portion of it. The hot dog was okay. Not bad, but nothing outstanding either. This was my very first Sonoran dog, and unfortunately I was very disappointed in this southern Arizona staple. I also ordered a serving of arroz con lèche which to my dismay was just a cup of pre-packaged store-bought crap. No where was it advertised that this is the case so I expected housemade rice pudding. El Guero Canelo almost claims to have the best carne asada, so I'm going to give the one more try next time I'm in Tucson. I hope to update my review with three more well-deserved stars. read more

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The Sonoran hot dogs were delicious. The amount of food you get is great especially at $1.99 special on 22nd St. Did have to wait a little longer for my take out order but was expected for the special on Sonoran hot dogs. Wish they would keep doing their special at least once a month read more

El Güero Canelo Restaurant - Sonoran hot dog - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Came here for lunch with my son the other day. They have some good daily deals. We stuck with Sonoran dogs and they came out hot and quick. Appreciate the salsa and veggie bar to make the meal a little more healthy The staff was friendly and there's a reason this place is a Tucson classic. Appreciate there are multiple locations across town. read more

High expectations but unfortunately did not match what I experienced. Heard that this was one of the top places to get a Sonoran dog. The Sonoran dog had minimal toppings and lack of cohesive flavor, mostly tasting of mustard. Would have loved a more Hispanic pepper flavor to it. Also, The guac had cheese in it?? It made it sort of lumpy and hard to scoop. Was quite surprised. read more

i'm from phoenix, i'm very unhappy we don't have a güero canelo there!! highly recommend stoping in here! very delicious food! 5 star

I only come here for the Sonoran Dogs (the salsa bar is good, too). The Sonoran Dogs are, by far, the best in town (including the bun). They're reasonably priced again. However, everything else on the menu is waayyyyy too pricey unless you go on Taco Tuesday! read more

El Guero Canelo is a fine establishment! I haven't been here since the beginning of the pandemic. However, I was in dire need of some quality carne asada prepared on an outdoor grill. The "very mucho" carne asada burro was generously portioned and could easily be shared. The meat had that deliciously smoky flavor I needed! On the other hand, the Sonoran dog that I received was only satisfactory. The bun was a bit soggy, and the pepper could be put on the grill longer. Many other joints are comparable in taste and quality, even though El Guero is known for its Sonoran dog. I was glad to see that El Guero was keeping its employees and customers safe. Dine-in was not available when I came. Instead, only their drive-thru was open for safer pick-up. The employee was wearing a mask, and the process was very efficient. I'm happy that El Guero has adapted well to the pandemic times while still offering their classic fare. El Guero is ultimately a Tucson staple that I will continue to support! read more