I've been driving by this place for years but never gave it a second thought due to the crappy little strip mall right next to Costco. Man... what a mistake! I rolled up at 530 in a Thursday evening and was greeted by a great entertainer on the patio strumming live music. Food is great - thick, golden corn tortilla chips and deep, smoky salsa, tacos dorados and a fantastic spicy margarita made with fresh lime juice! The tacos were juicy and plated beautifully with lettuce, onions, avocado and crema. The beans and rice, which are usually an after thought were well seasoned and delicious! The service was friendly and fast - Eva was so sweet and accommodating! I will be back AND bring friends! read more

See all

Recommend stopping by Humo Cocina Mexicans if you're looking for a solid place on the northwest side for Mexican food. We've been here twice for dinner. Thoughts on the dishes we tried: - Guacamole and chips: pretty good but not standout - the next time we came back, we just stuck to the chips and salsa which were tasty and filling - Ribeye: great for sharing for 2 people; the char on the meat is delicious and the dish comes with a cheese quesadilla, grilled onions, rice, and refried beans. We ended up with leftovers to take home. - Enchiladas: choose your meat and sauce to top it. I opted for the shredded chicken with green (poblano) sauce. The sauce packs a hint of spice but is a bit creamy too, and the enchiladas are packed with meat and are filling. - Quesadilla: similar to enchiladas, choose your meat or cheese only. My husband ordered the carne asada which was marinated well and flavorful. The quesadilla had good meat to cheese ratio and comes with sour cream and guacamole. Both times we left with happy and full bellies as well as leftovers. Good meals overall! read more

See all

Humo Cocina Mexican serves delicious authentic Mexican food. Their Margarita's presentation was so fun with the smoke on top! The food was seasoned very well and the meat was tender. The tamales were some of the best I've ever had and I loved my Quesabirrias. We also ordered beer battered fish tacos which weren't my favorite. The interior is very small so we chose to sit at the bar for more space. The bartender was friendly and provided great service. One thing that was a bummer was that they wouldn't turn on sports when we asked. They said that the owner doesn't allow sports to be played? The World Cup was on so I feel like an exception could've been made but oh well. Now I know not to come here to watch sports. read more

Humo Cocina Mexicana - 2 Quesabirrias with Caldo - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Stopped in for dinner. Sat outside- misters really kept area cool. Drinks and food came in a timely manner and again service could have been better. I understand when you get a large group and it sounded like drink orders were all over the place. It took us standing up about to walk inside for help to pay our bill to get out of there. Seems like other servers who weren't busy would help. Again it's been many, many years since I served in a restaurant.... Noticed they provide takeout- well most likely go that route if we decide to eat from there. read more

Humo Cocina Mexicana - Patio - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Highly recommend coming here on Thursday night they have live music Carlos playing Spanish guitar singing great voice romantic good food nice atmosphere we sat on the patio I ate the 3 mix taco, fish, al pastor and Birria Taco. Wife had the Birria Quesadilla rice and beans Reasonable prices, large selection of liquor read more

See all

This place was recommended by our cleaning lady of 8 years for authentic Mexican food. We were not disappointed. Fresh, delicious, good portions, and great price. They have limited seating in and out and even drive through. Delicious and much more authentic! Ole! read more

Yumm, the food was amazing along wither the amazing staff and margaritas. We had some amazing tacos and enchiladas with salsa verde and the best mole. Everything was so good, and once it's cooler out months from now LOL the patio area will be great to visit. read more

See all

Humo Cocina is a deceptive powerhouse! Their modest sized space is beautifully appointed and is essentially a pocketed-sized full service restaurant that never disappoints. Breakfast or lunch - the food is amazing, particularly the quesabirra read more

Humo Cocina Mexicana - 2x Quesabirra tacos - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Humo does the fun patio part while still delivering on amazing food. It's the type of place you could reasonably bring a huge group of friends or a date and have a great time either way! The guac (not pictured) was solid, but pales in comparison to the fragrant seasoning on the tacos and in the burrito. So juicy and so so good!! read more

Humo Cocina Mexicana - Steak Chimichanga, Veggie Taco, Chicken Taco, sides - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Had a little date night at Top Golf and stopped by for dinner after since it's so close. We had a guac app, so good! Then my husband had a shrimp burrito swimming in green and he raved about it with every bite. I had a taco platter with asada, birria, and pastor; they were all very good too. Overall we were very happy with the service, meal, pricing, speed, and atmosphere! One thing that did happen that I'd like to share is that we ordered flan to share (as we do literally anywhere we go because it's husbands favorite) and when we got it, with the first bite we both looked at each other because it tasted like soap. For anyone who doesn't know, if you wash silicone in a dishwasher, it will make the food it touches taste like soap, and since the flan was in a molded shape, it definitely tasted like soap. Once we got past the edges an into the middle where it wasn't in contact with the silicone, it was SO GOOD! Ties for our first favorite with Blanco. We told our server who got a manager and we shared the experience with him as just a heads up, something to consider, and he was very gracious and open to the feedback; he even comped our flan! We didn't expect that at all. Sharing all of this to say that their customer service is excellent! read more

Humo Cocina Mexicana - Shrimp burro Al Pastor Taco Birria Taco Carne Asada Taco - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I've been wanting to try this place, but the location is normally a challenge for me to there. Today was Make a Difference Day, I'm proud and thankful that the Yelp community had an event to help make a difference. I was unable to attend due to a friend's roadside clean up event which was near Humo. So this was a nice meal to grab after. I got the menudo, before your meal chips and salsa are served. The salsa is delicious. The menudo was very tasty. I wasn't given an option to get a tortillas or bread, but bread was served and it was good. The menudo was rich and flavorful, just the way it should be. I'm not sure what was going on today with the staffing. A lager party seated and ordered before me received their food after I got my food. It's very possible their order just took longer to prep. The amount of staff seemed to increase a by a few folks as the meal went on, but the service was just OK. The server didn't check on me for a bit. I'll definitely try them again. read more

See all

Lunch on 2/26/2026 - ALWAYS FANTASTIC. Juan took great care of us, seriously foot stomping great service... and the food - my goodness. Beans, carnitas, and the Negro Salsa - I've said it before, I will say it again - out of this world. It is as simple as that! read more

Humo Cocina Mexicana - Horchata and Salsa, exceptional. - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

See all

I'm so glad to have this upscale Mexican restaurant in my area. It's a cute boutique restaurant. It's very intimate inside and the have a cozy patio as well. I sat at the bar and had excellent service. I got an iced tea, rolled chicken tacos, and beans and rice. I also asked for a side of hot salsa. Everything was so fresh and delicious. I loved that it wasn't super greasy as well. I felt fueled and clean afterward. Food and service were amazing. I'd love to go back for a cocktail. They look amazing. Cheers! read more

Humo Cocina Mexicana - Chicken Rolled Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

See all

We moved from California last year where amazing Mexican food can be found around any corner. Thinking it has to be even better in Arizona we hadn't found anything that compares to what we are used to. Until now. Humo has terrific food. I can't say enough good about this place. And not only is it good, but it's pretty. My wife had sopes and there were pansy flowers on top. I look forward to our next visit there. read more

Humo Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

See all

Went here for my birthday lunch and had a lovely time. We sat on the patio and it was perfect. Adorable decor and fast service! I loved the humo margarita and the shrimp toritos were delicious. read more

See all

Friend suggested we check this place out and I'm glad we did! I will say seating was a bit limited, but we got lucky enough to score a table without a wait. Interior was clean with simple but stylish decor. Service was good, staff were friendly, and prices are reasonable. Food was delicious! Their house salsa definitely had a kick and wasn't your standard salsa you get at most Mexican restaurants. Guacamole was also delicious and fresh. We both got chimichangas with green poblano sauce on the side and the serving size was big and sauce amazing!! The only disappointment was the beer battered fried fish taco; the sauces were great but the actual fish was pretty simple and bland. Will definitely be coming back! read more

See all

The atmosphere is really nice and perfect for like couples date or a relaxing evening! Nice music!!! We ordered the shrimp cocktail and the shrimp were large and plentiful. The juice was good too. The beer were perhaps TOO good, lol! I only had a sip, but with better planning next time, I'll have more!! It was Pacifico on tap. The carne asada chimichanga I ordered was really large - and we ended up sharing it with leftovers still. Salsa. Yummy. Very clean inside. The servers were really sweet and it's definitely somewhere we'd return. They also have a drive-thru! read more

See all

This was such a good experience with delicious service and wonderful food at good prices. I will definitely be coming back. read more

See all

Been awhile since I've been here. Food just as good as I remember. I had Chicken Tacos Dorados and Toritos thus time. Waitress Carla always so kind. Food was quick. Salsa keeps you wanting more. Nice chill afternoon at a local establishment. Try the Colima. Its a light beers on draft.. A variety of tequilas which is nice. read more

Humo Cocina Mexicana - Toritos Shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

See all

Had lunch here today. Server was slow (Ailed G)and she asked me if we wanted chips and guacamole. I asked if they were free and she said yes. But I could see the charges until after I paid and asked for a receipt. Charged $9 for this. I ordered the quesabirrias which is normally $16, but I asked for one shrimp and one Birria. She itemized everything totaling $19. Too bad for a $12 overcharge you're never going to see come back again. Check number 26 if the owner wants to do anything about it. read more

See all

The Humo margaritas are cinematic and pack a punch. Definitely recommend getting the birria ramen the broth is incredibly delicious. Free chips and roasted salsa for the table while you review the menu. Who doesn't love that? The ceviche was huge for an appetizer for a table of three guests. The chicken mole was beautifully presented. Garnished with pickled onions and micro greens and cojita cheese. You have the options to choose your sauce and protein if you choose enchiladas. Vegetarian options are an option too! Our child is quite adventurous with food but he did get a bean and cheese burro and to be honest the beans and cheese alone speak for themselves. Our server Paula was very warm and welcoming. It's quite quaint indoors and tables sit close to one another. So, say hi to your neighbors. Seven tables indoors and bar seating and fairly open outdoor patio. I would recommend to call ahead for larger parties, especially how warm it's getting in Tucson. They do have misters running during the summer months to keep you cool. Drive thru and take out is available for a cozy day in with bomb Mexican cuisine. read more

See all

The first time I ate takeout from Humo, I LOVED the Chilaquiles Divorciadas!!!!!!!!! MyLove has ordered them for me almost every Sunday morning because he knows how happy I get when they arrive at the door. Every detail with the green sauce n red sauce, the sliced avocados. Searching for photos..,, read more

See all

Tried Humo for the first time--overall, the food was pretty decent. They start you off with chips and salsa at the table, which is always a nice touch. I ordered the Carne Asada Burrito and added both green and red sauce on the side (note: there's an extra charge for the sauces). I also got a Lorenza Taco which is a cheese and Asada taco. Both were simple but tasty. Washed it all down with an horchata. My girlfriend ordered the Quesabirrias and an Azteca Taco (Asada and Nopal), which she enjoyed. Service was a bit underwhelming--our server seemed checked out, like she just wanted to get through the shift. The interaction felt rushed and not very friendly. The ambiance was nice though. There's a cool neon sign by the entrance and a mural inside that adds a fun touch to the space. read more

See all

I've tried this restaurant twice, hoping maybe they were just having a bad day the first time, with poor service and just so-so food. So today, I tried it again, giving it another chance, as supporting local businesses is important these days. Ordered the battered fish tacos and tea. I asked for no tomato since I allergic. The plate was covered in tomatoes when delivered. Sent back and recooked within 5 minutes.The fish had a lot of bloodline and arrived undercooked. Needless to say, I was afraid to eat it. The tea tasted like it was instant made with tap water, but I was not as concerned with that as I was the fish. When asked what variation of fish was, the waitress said it was tilapia. It is recommended to try somewhere else rather than risk health or possible contamination by undercooked food at Humo. read more

Came in with a friend for my birthday dinner. Loved the chips and chunky, dark, and spicy salsa! The rice was a tad on the dry side, loved the beans! My cheese, and veggie enchiladas were loaded, and bursting with flavor - very filling. The chocoflan was also a tad on the side. Service was good and its so cute and cozy inside! There's a nice patio outside! read more

I was craving enchiladas and these did not disappoint. I got birria enchiladas no crema and easy cheese to cut back on the dairy. The red enchilada sauce is some of the best I've had anywhere and they were packed with meat. My meal was somewhat on the colder side, but still tasted good. The patio was perfect for the cooler evening. Service was a 10/10. read more

See all

This is a cute little addition to a busy strip mall area near Costco NW. On a Thursday afternoon it was busy for lunch. The menu had a lot of selections from traditional Mexican entrées. We ordered the mole wings to start. They were not spicy at all, but did offer a very good mole flavor. My mix and match tacos were delicious even though $14.99 was a tad on the higher side. The beans had a great flavor. I believe you could judge a Mexican restaurant on their beans alone. Service was a little spotty and my biggest issue was that chips and salsa were not given to us when we sat down. In fact, we had to ask as our food was coming out. It was a bit frustrating to see other tables around us with chips and salsa and not us. Minor pet peeve but chips and salsa is a Mexican restaurant staple that is served while looking at the menu. As my dining partner said service can be adjusted but good tasting food can't. The food was good. read more

Humo Cocina Mexicana - Mole Wings - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

See all

Drove nearly 30 minutes on a recommendation from a regular and really wish I hadn't. I expected something of a friendly atmosphere like I had previously experienced at Amelia's, but this was a completely different experience. The vibe felt watered down from the start, and im sure the location had much to do with that. The patio's live acoustic set was more distracting than enjoyable, the missing hitting the notes on the guitar were hard to ignore. Food didn't help. Chips and salsa were forgettable (jar-level salsa, unsalted chips). Queso fundido was fine, but the tortillas were dry and peeling. My tacos came out stuck together like they'd been sitting under a heat lamp, and since our server never checked on us, there wasn't much point in saying anything. Service is where it really fell apart. We were treated like an inconvenience from the moment we sat down, then completely ignored. No check-ins, no follow-up ...nothing. We had to rely on the host (who was great) for basic things like napkins, while our server actively avoided eye contact in a not-busy restaurant. When we finally flagged her down for the check, she came over with attitude and asked, "You wanna close now?" as if we were the issue. Meanwhile, our table sat cluttered the entire time until she suddenly decided to start bussing mid-payment, asking about boxes for food that was already cold and half-eaten. At that point...why bother? I work in the service industry, so I don't say this lightly: this was bad. Mediocre food, worse service, and absolutely not worth the drive or a second visit. read more

Food was good. The carnitas and shrimp tacos were my favorite. I also tried the carne asada tacos which was good. Ordered the Caramelo, tasty and big enough to share. I did order a Paloma for my drink and wasn't my favorite, probably wouldn't order that drink again. I will definitely come back for the food. Service was excellent! Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Went a little before closing so it was nice and relaxing. Make sure to stop by and try out the shrimp and carnitas tacos! read more

Humo Cocina Mexicana - Caramelo quesadilla, carnita taco, Paloma drink - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Out of the blue attendance with my wife. Took a bit to be seated but we got there. Place is kind of small but don't let that scare you. Literal hidden gem. I researched on Yelp for pictures since I was afraid of it not being authentic, but I was wrong. I should mention the chips and salsa are your standards. The salsa was flavorful with a kick of spicy that wanted you to finish it but could get you full (dangerous) haha. I got the an order of their Queso Fundido with chorizo to determine their authenticity. It came out gorgeous and added jalapeños to it to top it off. Tasted amazing. We went ahead and got their Posole and Order of Sopes with Birria. - The Posole with all the sides tasted like we would eat at home, which is GOOD! Also came with FLUFFY bolio/bread on the side that was amazing. - The order of Sopes was visually pleasing. I typically like my Sopes to be sturdy and hold the toppings on it but instead it kind of just broke which caused me to eat with a fork and knife. Outside of that, the meal itself was delightful. All the flavors were exceptional and the birria consume added a bold flavor to it as well. Amazing. I will definitely be coming back. Thank you! read more

Humo Cocina Mexicana - Queso Fundido with chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

See all

The Birria Quesadilla was amazing! So flavorful and a big serving. Will definitely be back! The bartender was a great server! read more

Humo Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Great experience at Humo. This is a small cozy restaurant with a great vibe and excellent attention to detail. We stopped for a quick bite before a concert and really enjoyed it. I'm a chips and salsa snob and they were really good here. The house made salsa is fresh and a bit spicy which I love. I had a barria chimichanga for dinner. It was very good even though I didn't really get barria flavor out of it (next time I would try the barria tacos). I ate it with the green sauce, which I ordered on the side, but soon switched it to eating it with their salsa. My only suggestion is that the cheese on top wasn't really melted properly so maybe either forgo or usually a more meltable cheese. My husband chose some steak tacos off the a la carte menu and really enjoyed them. I personally loved the elevated food presentation (how do they serve everything on personalized cutting boards?). Makes dining so much better. The staff including our server (Rolando?) was also friendly and so helpful. Definitely worth trying. They really try hard to make it a good experience and are doing everything right. read more

See all

Didn't get a chance to taste the food other than the "Toritos". After ordering iced tea which had an awful taste I decided not to stay for food. Extremely small Service was excellent but if a simple iced tea tastes old I'm out. read more

My family stopped in for breakfast passing through. We ordered our beverages and food. Everything came out quickly, hot and with great service. My daughter can be a little extra while ordering. The server was polite and offered great recommendations, never feeling rushed. I didn't capture my daughter's breakfast with pancakes and eggs. The pancakes were Very sweet and fluffy! Our coffee was the best part on a rainy morning. We were tired and the small restaurant had some sweet life to it. read more

See all

The service was on point. The taquitos were smaller than I thought but they were so delicious and still filled me all the way. Eva was very sweet from the very beginning and treated us amazingly. Will be back again to try something different read more

Humo Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

What an amazing time and delicious food. We sat outside because we took our dog. The food was excellent. If there's a heat wave fear not. They have misters. The patio actually had two groups of 6 or more but it didn't effect the attentive service we received. I highly recommend HCM. They also have take out. read more

Humo Cocina Mexicana - Two chicken enchiladas with green sauce - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

See all

Humo Cocina was amazing! The place is quite small, so I recommend making a reservation if you can. When my family of 12 arrived, our table was ready and our waitress was so kind. As someone who doesn't drink, I really appreciated the vast and creative mocktail menu. I had a yummy virgin strawberry margarita. For starters, we ordered queso fundido and chips/guac. The queso fundido was delicious and comforting. Chips and guac were standard but yummy. My one complaint is the portions of tortillas (for queso fundido) and chips/guac were quite small. For my entree, I ordered the two quesabirria with consume and one fried fish taco. The fish taco was OUTSTANDING. The fish was perfectly fried- not too dense but not too light. The fresh tomatoes, lettuce, and aioli rounded out the flavor to be perfect. The quesabirria was also very yummy. As a cheese fan, I recommend dipping the taco in any leftover queso fundido. I wish the outside was a little more crispy, but this could've just been because I ate them last. Overall, I would definitely recommend this gem! read more

Humo Cocina Mexicana - Queso Fundido - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

See all

A great experience for such a small location. Inside haas eight table but outside with heaters. Service and food quality is exceptional. My carnitas burro was fantastic and big! The guacamole with chips as freebie is quality. I plan on bringing my guests here but during off times. read more

See all

One of the better little Mexican spots. Tried the mole and it wasn't bad. My husband had different tacos and said they were good. Still on the hunt for best mole!! read more

Humo Cocina Mexicana - Chicken Mole enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Delicious and fresh! Nice place with nice people. Definitely recommended for anyone that likes these types of things in a restaurant