El Mesquite Taqueria

Checked online and this place popped up so we went to try it. Taco's are good, tea was also good…read morebut this place was pretty warm inside. Little warm to enjoy when your about to get your sweat on. Very friend staff and quick also I would still recommend this place to try the taco combo and other items.

I had the cheese enchiladas, the were excellent. I would recommend. The service was fine, it was…read morefast. There is not a lot of ambiance but it's a great place to eat.

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Green chili burrito, taco and Chili Relleno. Combo #3. Oh so good.

The Barnyard Mexican Grill

4.6(8 reviews)

0.2 mi

Overall, it's a fantastic spot if you love fresh, customizable, fast casual Mexican food…read more If you are a fan of places like Chipotle, you will feel right at home here. The portions were good and my burrito bowl was packed with flavor from the first bite to the last. Service was quick and efficient, and the restaurant itself was clean. The Only Downside: My only real complaint is the price of the chips and salsa. Charging what they do for a side of chips feels a bit steep compared to how reasonably priced the entrées are.

This is another grossly overrated eatery in the Pima area. By averaging all of the user-driven…read morereviews online, crowdsourced ratings indicate this is a 4.9-star taco shop. And that makes the establishment statistically the second greatest restaurant on Highway 70 in the entire state of Arizona! But those are mere statistics based on questionable reviews. The reality is that Barnyard simply serves average tacos. I ordered three chicken tacos and sat on the dirty patio in the shade. The bits of chicken weren't extraordinarily and the salsa verde was only average. The tortillas weren't even that stellar, despite appearing to be homemade. I expected more out of Arizona!

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Casa Manana

3.8(186 reviews)

8.2 mi

Hello Everyone, Jen & I traveled to Pima Az. To attend our grandson's advancement to High School,…read moreso after the program we decided to have Mexican Food, we've been here before but no reviews on my part so today was it. The place looks to have had a recent remodel as I don't remember it looking this way, any how the interior is very nice with a few nice murrows, we had to wait 15 min but expected that as it being Graduation night, we got seated and our waiter was very friendly and got our chips & salsa, we went ahead and ordered I had the beef taco with cheese enchilada & rice and beans, as a few of you may know I'm picky with my Spanish Rice, well, sorry to say the Spanish Rice was Awful, tasteless & Very Sticky, everything else was good, Jen had the Tostadas & beef taco plate and she was happy with her choice minus the Spanish Rice.

Decent Mexican restaurant - visited with colleagues while in the area for a client meeting…read more Favorites: - Chips (ask for the flour ones!) - queso - chunky salsa My pork chile burro was passable, and was served with a large salad. My colleagues seemed to enjoy their food. Service was attentive, there was plenty of parking, and prices were good.

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Chips & Salsa

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Zuly’s sonoran style mexican food

4.2(5 reviews)

32.7 mi

Another visit, the food is so delicious here and I'm really glad my kids eat a lot of whatever they…read moreorder! It was quiet and a very enjoyable peaceful time with my son. Service was quick and the owner is so very friendly, love the vibes here! Tried the Steak Breakfast, so filling and a great value for the money. Ordered guacamole for the side; I love their little flour tortillas! Son ordered his favorite! We also tried the horchata, it's sweet. Also went with the strawberry Fanta!

Surprise! I was hungry and needed a quick bite. Only one option in Clifton and it was a restaurant…read more I wanted a drive through or food truck and I fished my wish! These lady's have a nice set up with picnic tables and shade. I ordered a chicken and steak burrito and replaced the shrimp with beans. It was delicious. The chicken was a little bit dry but overall I was very pleased. Hot sauce hot but not too hot. This is a good bet when in Clifton! Clearly a locally used and supported business.

Not gonna lie - it's the quesabirria tacos that brought us back ha ha!

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Drinks, they also have fountain drinks

La Unica Restaurant & Tortilleria

4.4(371 reviews)

44.4 mi

Family-owned & operated

Pet friendly

After a long wait at another Mexican restaurant, we walked over to La Unica Restaurant &…read moreTortilleria and I'm so glad we did! We were seated right away on the patio, which was a great start. Our waitress was very attentive, and the service stayed consistent the entire time. The food was chef's kiss. The rice was excellent, and the fajita platter my husband and I shared was flavorful and more than enough. The margaritas were on point too. We ordered the huge Cadillac margarita and it did not disappoint. This will definitely be our go-to spot every time we're in Willcox for the wine festival!

It was crowded due to annual wine festival but we were seated quickly. Lovely patio seating…read more Chips and salsa to start. Nice menu, plenty of libations to choose from. Mezcal margarita delicious. Food choices numerous, including breakfast options! All your favorite Mexican dishes were available. Food was great, nicely plated, and delicious. I was delighted with our patio seating. People watching always a treat. This is a gem, serving local families, tourists and wine festival attendees without batting an eye. Food allergies not a problem,.... Just let them know and they are happy to accommodate. Great experience. Thanks!

Lime and salt pairs well with tequila. Sorry we don't make the rules.

Fried Ice Cream, anyone?

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La Única proudly serves our local Willcox Wine. We have a variety of red and white wines!

Isabel’s South Of The Border

4.3(199 reviews)

44.5 mi

Who would have thought I would find the best Fajitas in Wilcox!!!!! They taste even better than…read morethey look and the look BOMB!! The salsa bar as a matter of fact the whole bar was on point! Thank you Isabel for a great lunch and a true gem in the desert We loved it and will be back!!

We really want to love Isabella's since we come to Willcox every year for the wine festival, but…read morethis visit was disappointing. The restaurant seems very understaffed, which led to long wait times throughout our experience. We sat at the bar in the middle of the restaurant, but there was no bartender. Drinks had to be made by a waitress, and she would leave again right after, so service felt very inconsistent. There was also no hostess, which added to the confusion when arriving. We noticed another guest across from us who also wasn't being attended to, and the waitress apologized to him as well, mentioning there was no bartender available to cover the bar area. We understand places can get busy during festival weekends, but better staffing or support would really improve the experience. Hoping to see improvements next time because we'd truly love to make this one of our go-to spots in Willcox.

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Carne asada fajitas

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Outside advertising.

La Casita

4.2(48 reviews)

49.0 mi

La Casita in Mammoth, AZ is the basis upon which I judge Mexican food. From simple cheese crisps to…read morethe many combination plates they offer, La Casita's food is top notch. If you're traveling up or down AZ Highway 77, it is a required stop if you're passing through. The venue is not fancy, but who cares when the food is good. The servers are always attentive. I no longer get to sample their offerings as often as I would like. I used to work locally and it was the obvious lunch stop with vendors because of how good their food was. This trip I got my old favorite, Machaca Chimichanga (which you can't get that's worth anything in TX or MT). The tortilla was crispy and almost melted in my mouth without any signs of oil. Yum! Their beans are always excellent, made the old-fashioned way, creamy. Fit my drink, I opted for Modelo Negro, which complimented my chimi perfectly and followed the meal with an order of sopapillas with cinnamon & sugar and honey. ¡Perfecto!

Probably ranks as one of the worst burro in AZ, sorry but true. I ordered the Machaca Shredded Beef…read moreBurro. It looked like a pancake rather than a burro. Hardly any meat and bland.

It's truly beautiful here, enjoy every moment!

$25 slop. Meat enchiladas with essentially zero meat.

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Cones for dessert

Guayos El Rey

4.6(201 reviews)

69.7 mi

This place was recommended to us from a local antique dealer two towns over…read more We were very glad we made the drive here. There was a huge menu and we decided to get the number three combo platter that had a pork, tamale, cheese, enchilada, and beef taco. He had the Carne Asada with green chili and cheese. Solid food. Very attentive service, but not overbearing. Ambience was great! Very welcoming and was very busy, but not to the point where there was a wait at all. We would highly recommend this place if you want a solid home-cooked and fresh meal.

Guayo's El Rey is one of those places I will happily keep coming back to, and honestly, a huge part…read moreof the reason is their enchilada sauce. Oh. My. God. The sauce. I am not exaggerating when I say I could drink their enchilada sauce straight out of a coffee mug. It is THAT good. It has so much flavor, and it completely makes the meal for me. I could probably put it on just about anything and be happy. The food is flavorful, filling, and exactly what I want when I am craving Mexican food. The portions are generous, the atmosphere has that comfortable local restaurant feel, and the service makes you feel welcome. But seriously, did I mention the enchilada sauce? There are restaurants you remember because you had a good meal, and then there are restaurants where you find that one thing you start craving later. Guayo's enchilada sauce is absolutely that for me. If they ever start selling that stuff by the gallon, someone please let me know. I'll bring my own coffee mug.

Interior before the lunch rush.

Two taco plate

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Las Michoacanas Restaurant

4.6(21 reviews)

48.9 mi

Best pizza around , they are known for their great Mexican food but they make an extraordinary…read morepizza with nice thick crust.

Yesterday I walked in after ordering flautas over the phone. Afternoon on 12/23/24. The lady…read morecashier was rude as soon as she looked at me and the food wasn't good. I ordered two orders of chicken flautas with rice and beans. Two waters..a Horchata(my daughter liked it)and Jamaica. When we opened up the food this is how it looked. Pictures below. Hardly no cheese. The sour cream was watery from the lettuce still being wet and the crunchiness of the flautas got affected. The green salsa/guacamole?? Don't even know what that was..it was sauce that was greenish and so thick it looked squishy and tasted horrible. It couldn't even slide out the little cup to my flautas. Kitchen and Cashier were busy - con el chisme-(gossiping). In overall I would never order there again. I know how to cook and this was embarrassing. $32 NOT well spent. Would actually like a refund on this one Rated 1 star but would rate 0 if I could Esto no es como deben saber las flautas. Estoy desilucionada con su calidad en comida Y servicio( customer service)

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Vincent P.

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4 years ago

The food is really good, but it is getting more expensive. We really like their new building though, and their staff is always really nice.

Ralph B.

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15

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10 years ago

I loved the lamb chops. They were so tender. We had the eggplant dip that was nice and toasty. We plan to go back.

Margo B.

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11

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8 years ago

Best chorizo burrito I've ever had. I get one every time I come to Pima and it's always delicious.

Adam M.

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6

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8 years ago

Great tasting food! Too bad it's not open later, though. Big portions, and great service.

Hannah D.

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8 years ago

Great staff and amazing food. Everything I've had is good!

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