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    Ensenada Street Food

    4.4 (128 reviews)
    InexpensiveTacos, Food Trucks
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    JP P.

    My favorite vegan taco stop in Tucson! Parked at Slow body beer ! Love the location and all the menu options . Owner is always welcoming and just a pleasure to meet. Their vegan birria is delicious . A regular stop for me.

    Paul L.

    Good fish tacos are hard to find in Tucson and several locals have steered me so wrong. I'm never talking to any of them again. Their poor sense of taste hurt my feelings. I found Ensenada Street Food today. How someone hasn't recommended this place... well, I obviously don't know the right people. Enter through the fence gate and you'll come upon a brightly painted outdoor patio that is right out of Baja, Mexico. It's so simply and sincerely decorated. The little food trailer hugs the patio and the environs are joyously welcoming and cozy. The fish tacos didn't disappoint. They were very good, overflowing, and, thankfully, some of the best I've had since I moved to Tucson a few years ago. I also sampled the vegan birria that featured hibiscus flowers and pineapple. Damn good and a definite flavor punch. Magdalena and Catalina are so nice and welcoming, too. (This is a women-owned business. Another plus. Definitely need more of that.) I'm bookmarking ESF because being without fish tacos for too long constitutes a health emergency. Are people steering you wrong on fish tacos, too? Now you know what to do.

    Nancy F.

    Ensenada Street Food was at the Tucson Museum of Art. I had the Queso Birria with broth. The meat was so tender and the broth to dip it in was very flavorful. Service was great and the weather was so nice to eat outside.

    Monica S.

    First time trying this place and I got the adobada tacos, I have to say you couldn't not tell it was not real pork!! So flavorful and the consistency of the taco was perfect

    birra taco plate
    June H.

    every time they are at slow body I grab some tacos from them! I get the birra tacos w rice and it hits every time

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    Reed B.

    Great location, excellent service, and awesome food. Was really happy with the vegan Chilaquiles and Birria Tacos, can't wait to come back and try the potato flautas and cauliflower "shrimp" tacos. Their beans were also super good. It is hard to find vegan refried beans that are creamy and flavorful. It was also really nice to get affordable vegan food. I think all six of our plates combined came out to about $30. Whether you're vegan or not, they have a taco for you!

    Al pastor y birria tacos
    Moe G.

    I LOVE Ensenada! Their taco Tuesdays are a must for discounted al pastor tacos and they have both vegan and meat options. I got both and honestly I couldn't tell the difference between the two. Their Sonoran hot dogs are topped with nacho cheese and extra meat of your choice so prepare for a decadent experience. It's a cute, hidden gem as well. At night it's lit up with string lights and is mostly outdoor seating so the vibe is laid back. A must try Tucson spot for sure.

    John K.

    Enjoyed this cool indoor /outdoor covered restaurant Baja style menu, decor & vibe in tucson not far downtown , u of az , south , west & central tucson on park s of 22nd street . Catalina was so accommodating & proud of this female & family owned restaurant. Big menu with something for everyone! I chose the vegan pastor tacos , piled high on double street soft corn tortillas . So fresh with pineapple & cilantro top of a truly beauty presentation! The decor with baja beach , frida , &calavera sugar skull Dia de Los muertos themes fun & casual. A real cool alternative to traditional south tucson Mexican-American "standard restaurants . The patrons and staff both friendly and " chill" Try it it's like a Baja beach restaurant near your home !

    Yummy fish tacos
    James T.

    Our family of four ordered 9 tacos between us... al pastor (og and vegan) carbs asada, fish and rojito. And they were all delicious! We wanted to eat more but we're saving the other meats for next time. The service was friendly and the prices were reasonable. They told me they have a taco Tuesday deal where al pastor tacos are $1.50... My son summed it up well when he said mid meal, "we need to come back to this place." And I assure you we will!

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    Giovanni C.

    I was not expecting how delicious these tacos were. I ordered the tacos al pastor. They came with little bits of pineapple. The meat had good flavor. Also had 2 quesa- birrias. Enjoyed every bite. Found a new gem in Tucson. Also, their customer service is amazing. Rachel was awesome.

    Carne Asada tacos. One with corn tortilla, one with flour and a side of pinto beans.
    Mindy G.

    Now that's a taco!!!! Found this place on yelp, and my fellow yelpers have not disappointed. The tacos were amazing! I got one corn tortilla and one flour tortilla and still can't decide which was best because they were both amazing! The beans were delicious and I even got a complimentary side of some amazing broth that I dipped my tacos in and it blew my mind. Above all else the service was phenomenal. The young lady that checked me out was so nice and friendly. So many reasons to come support this place! You will not be disappointed.

    Ivana K.

    Super cute food truck with great patio/seating area. The tacos were very good and portions were very large. The meat in the birria and carne asada taco were a bit dry. The birria was very flavorful and came with some consume to dip it in but the carne asada lacked the true carne asada flavor. However, they were still yummy! They came out quickly and the staff were nice. They also have a small salsa bar inside.

    tacos!!!
    Jordan W.

    Amazing service! we found this place from a tik tok. we were craving some quesabirria tacos, and they hit the spot! such great food, and nice little spot to be able to stop by for food! definitely recommend! (also got a great shrimp taco!)

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    I love this place! It's so great to have a food truck with vegan options. Their vegan adobada tacos are the best! And great kind service.

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