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    El Manantial

    4.2 (58 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    James M.

    I had a Cabeza and grilled steak taco and Matt had a cheese quesadilla because it was Friday and he couldn't eat meat. I asked for cheese in the tacos and no cabbage. When the tacos came, they had burned cheese on top of the tacos instead of inside as I requested. The tacos were very tasty even with the cheese problem. They were spicy enough where I didn't have to add any hot sauce to them ( which is unusual because most tacos from other food trucks need hot sauce). Matt's quesadilla was loaded with cheese and melted into a gooey mess. He added some hot sauce and said it was delicious. They had a covered cement patio with tables and chairs. They had some tarps to protect against the wind. The tables were very clean. The one thing I didn't like about the place was they didn't post the prices on the menu (most food trucks have them posted in the menu). The tacos were $3.50 each with a dollar surcharge for the cheese, which was a little bit higher than other food trucks. The quesadilla was $7.50. It was cold raining and windy day so we ate in the car. This was an average meal and if you are in the area it would make a nice lunch spot.

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    Elizabeth O.

    This is an oldie but goodie. I got an Al pastor and carne asada tacos and two Sonoran dogs. Came out to $14. The tacos are always good. It's a friendly place with lots of seating. They gave me lime and cucumber to go. I do wish I had pico or something else to put on it but I don't remember feeling like it needed anything last time I came. I feel maybe it wasn't as good as last time but I can't put my finger on it. The Sonoran dogs from here are usually my favorite but this time around they just didn't hit. It's probably been about 6 months since I've been here. I did go when it was 40 minutes from closing so maybe that was the issue. Maybe it was them maybe it was me but for the value you can't beat it and I will continue to support.

    Tacos asada y tripa! Chile torito
    Sasha M.

    This spot is as legit as it gets. It's literally like you are in Mexico at a stand. We got the carne asada. Al pastor. And torito chiles. All authentic flavor. Perfect seasoning ughh just like being in Mexico. A must try!!! The staff is amazing. So friendly and its really nice and clean even though its an outside experience.

    Sonoran Hot Dog
    Marilyn D.

    We originally were looking for another restaurant when stumbled on this place. We were looking to have an authentic Sonoran Hot Dog. We'll let me tell you we found it. The bread for the buns was some of the best tasting we've ever had, so much that we asked where they got and we're going to that place today.. I'll do another review later. The Camelo is basically a quesadilla with Carne Asada, we were given choices of Four different sauces and chiles. This place is Food Truck food, fine dining service. We wanted to order more but to full.

    Sonoran hot dog with bacon wrapped chile
    Maria R.

    Super fast cheap-ish eats from two food trucks in a gravel parking lot on the corner of 36th and Park. The first Sonoran hot dog I've ever had - and it won't be my last! I learned that a Sonoran hot dog is bacon wrapped with crema (sour cream), beans, and pico de gallo. Heaven on soft, spongy, fresh bread. Salsa is optional for me but my husband asked for their hottest one and it delivered with a smoky heat that complimented the hot dog and the tacos de tripas we also tried. Pro tip: bring the green stuff. It's cash only.

    Sonoran dog  & the bacon wrapped pepper!
    Alena Q.

    so good & extremely well priced! one of the best hotdogs I've had in a while!! the cooks are nice & attentive!

    Stacey S.

    Driving by and craving a Sonoran dog. El Manantial did not disappoint. Quick and extremely friendly service, Sonoran Dog hit the spot. Will be back to try one of their many different food options. Highly recommend.

    Isaac R.

    Best Sonoran Hot Dogs that I've tried, I've tried so many Sonoran Hot Dogs and none tatse as good as this ones. The place looks sketchy but best Hot Dogs you will ever try, the peppers are not that spicy so give it a try. The downside is that they only take cash. They also sell other food but I have not tried yet. But I'm willing to try it next time.

    Two carne asada tacos - wonderful, red sauce had a great flavor and a bit of a kick!  Thank you.
    Brian M.

    Wonderful roadside set up just outside of central Tucson. Stopped for two carne asada and a fanta. I would certainly recommend and if back on that side of town, would stop and dine again. Friendly, clean, good price - tasty asada! Thank you.

    Fresca soda and Sonoran hotdog

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    Very rude takes too long change was tossed back rudely definitely not living up to what I've heard about this place

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    10 years ago

    Yum! Great food and easy to get to from I-10. Carne asada was amazing and the Sonoran hot dog is worth the trip. Fantastic.

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    We were in Tucson for my wifes birthday, and I wanted to stop here for some hot dogs. I was here…read morelast year and it was the best Sonoran Dog I had ever had. Still true! I ordered 3 dogs, no mayo. Honestly, could have probably ate 5 or 6. They are THAT GOOD! My intent was to eat all 3, but then my kids were like "Let me get a bite". Well, they ate a whole one between them, my son proclaiming it was "The best hot dog I've ever had in my life". You are correct, Son! These things just hit different! The griddled bun is perfection, the dog is plump and meaty and wrapped in bacon, the toppings are streamlined so it's not too messy. The dude making them is super friendly, chatting it up with every customer. Just amazing. Worth the 2.5 hour drive from Surprise just for these dogs...seriously! So good, I will crave them until I come back down to Tucson to get some more!

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    Came in Sunday after church. I was unsure about what to order but the cashier, Manny, was able to…read morethoroughly answer all my questions. I love corn dogs and hotdogs in general so I was pretty excited to try this. I decided on the American dog which was so so so good. They did this perfectly. Sweet cornmeal outside with a delicious beef dog on the inside. The cornmeal coating had good flavor but the texture was softer, like it's mixed with flour. The taste was still sweet and reminiscent of a traditional corndog. I also got the Two Hands dog, half beef and half mozz. It was surprisingly good. I got the ranch on the side. The flavor was unique, slightly sweet and slightly savory. It did not have a huge amount of flavor which made it pair really well with the delicious tangy ranch. The breading for the this was flour so the texture is softer. The mozzarella was interesting and there was a lot of it. Both dogs were huge. I'd say 2 is a good amount for dinner and it came out to $11. I would come back! I think it's an interesting and fun concept that is executed well. I'd probably get this same exact order again.

    I really like Korean corn dogs. I like the chewy texture of the crust and melty mozzarella. I even…read moreusually like the sugar topping, but this most recent visit was just not up to snuff. The staff was incredibly sweet and made me feel welcome. I ordered the combo meal with a corn dog, fries, and a drink ($13), selecting the crispy rice corn dog (half cheese, half dog, of course), kimchi fries, and a taro boba (additional $2). Unfortunately, the crispy rice and sugar combo was just nooooot the right move. I definitely should have picked something else because the texture of the crispy rice was dry, and coupled with the sugar... It was just not a great experience to say the least, haha. The kimchi fries were flavorful and crunchy, so I have no complaints about that. But the boba... Hooooly. It was the worst boba I've ever had, and that's not an exaggeration. The texture of the taro (milk tea??) was close to pudding, so it was like I was chewing my drink--which is the expectation when you're eating *boba*, but not drinking *tea*. The flavor was decent, but it was so difficult to drink because it was just thick and gooey. It was genuinely horrendous. Worse yet, the boba was wrong! The tapioca pearls weren't sweet and chewy; instead, they were cakey and broke in one bite! No chew, no flavor, then combine it with the gooey, pudding-like taro "milk tea" makes for the worst boba drink ever. Overall, I can't write off Two Hands because I KNOW that their other corn dogs are good, but DO NOT waste your money on a boba. Just hop across the street for Ni Hao Tea.

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    Here for second time and again, the service excellent, food delicious and atmosphere perfect. I…read morebrought my mother and each of our dogs this time so we sat on patio. Went in with order and waited in line that went rather quickly, while mom was on patio with both leashed dogs. The cashier was as friendly as another I had last week and just smiled her way throughout. We both had the delicious Chicago style dogs , shared French fries and I had ice tea to drink. My mom had the chocolate eclair cake and I, the chocolate cake. Everything delicious- and yes dogs shared her fries! The cakes? My goodness, frosting on both super good and cakes textures both soft and delicious. Highly recommend all of it! My mom went to fill her drink and check out decor- which she loved and spoke to gentleman in carry out section on way out saying she would take our order as it was ready but he had tray in hand already. He followed her out and was so kind when I remembered I needed to order a couple hotdogs only got our "kids" and he brought those out when ready as well. He pet my dog and was so kind. We had patio to ourselves and it was just the best weather and place to be for the visit we needed.

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