La Botana Tacos

Burritos and tacos are fantastic. Ended up getting pastor burrito and 2 carne Asad tacos…read more Service was quick and friendly as well.

I think this might be my first time reviewing a food truck, but alas, when the horchata is popping…read moreyou have to tell the masses. And that's really all I got, but as simple as it might seem horchata really can be hit or miss and this was absolutely a HIT! I didn't actually order any food, but the gentleman I was sitting next to said his burritos was delicious. I cannot personally review the food, but I can say, for finding a random place off the side of the freeway, it is shockingly a good time sipping on a ice cold horchata while taking in the ambiance of a gas station parking lot, from a little fold up table.

Taco rico plate!

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Food is delicious and the portions are great! I love the vegetarian and vegan options. The beet…read morejuice was delicious too. The only downside is that they're on the pricier side.

Delicious food, with so many incredible vegan options, and as with many of the best restaurants in…read moreTucson, Wendy, the owner and chef is often available for a hug and a hello. Cozy and understated, there is nowhere like this in Tucson, the dishes are so satisfying and with generous portions, which often allow you to have a delicious snack for later. The service is always friendly and welcoming, and you will leave feeling satisfied in body and spirit alike!

Dining area vibe

Chefs custom plate with two tacos, tamale and mole enchiladas

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Entrance

La Yaquesita Mexican Cuisine

4.6(113 reviews)

4.1 mi•West University

I came in and sat at the bar…read more The staff was friendly. I ordered two tacos. They were loaded with meat. I had the grilled chicken and pork. Both were tasty but the pork was fantastic. I highly recommend getting the pork! I also enjoyed the green salsa with it.

Super fun place for great Sonoran dogs and tacos. We wanted to sit in their patio but Tucson is…read moreHOT! So we got take out for lunch and everything was amazing. Service was friendly and the food is good. Can't ask for more than that.

A glimpse of the decor

Sonora Hot Dogs and fries

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2 Piece Quesabirrias IG: ea_yelpelite

Polos Taqueria

4.8(8 reviews)

8.7 mi

Great find! Amazing hidden gem taco stand! Plenty of parking, the lady was super friendly and…read moreprices were amazing. The tacos were so so god! The pastor and cabeza had great flavor and the meat was nice and tender. The salsa bar was great! They have a nice tent area that is covered and kept us nice and warm! This was the first spot we went to in Tucson and was honestly one of the best. We left Tucson with hopes to come back here! Might buy top 10 tacos in Tucson!

Excellent hole in the wall for tacos! Lots of parking available, they have seating in a heated…read moretent. Friendly service. Reasonable prices. The Pastor and Cabeza were delicious and tender. I would definitely come back!

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Covered and uncovered sitting areas. They even have a heater under the tarp!

The Quesadillas

4.6(773 reviews)

5.7 mi

Service: Alex reached out to make sure I was satisfied as a customer. She is dedicated to her craft…read moreand wants the customer to enjoy the experience. She offered to allow me to try the foods that we didn't enjoy over. I took her upon her offer. I tried the al pastor tacos and quesadillas. They were fresh and you can tell that the meat was marinated well. I also had a Sonoran dog which was amazing. Everything was delicious. I love supporting local businesses and would definitely recommend going to tell. And they have new desserts that I will come back and try. Ambiance was clean and inviting.

Definitely a great place to stop in. Easily missed due to its location just north of Grant on…read moreCraycroft. I have passed it several times and kept saying I should stop in. Today was that day and I don't regret it! There are plenty of items on the menu not just quesadillas! But if that's the namesake then I must. Nice dining room with plenty of seating for couples or a large family. The dining room is a little broken up by walls so you could really have some privacy. The service was quick and the food was piping hot and delicious! I had the chicken, bacon, and green chili Quesadilla and it was fantastic! There are many more in the menu i want to try so I will be back! Stop in if you can it's definitely a quality meal.

Inside

Sonoran hotdog. NO Jalapeño

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The salsa bar

La Frida Mexican Grill & Seafood

4.6(838 reviews)

9.2 mi•Dietz

Our food and drinks were amazing! The staff was so friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back!read more

Such a top-notch Mexican restaurant! It's the perfect spot for a date night, birthday or any other…read morecelebration. They really have it all: great food, good service, and an amazing atmosphere. The only downside is that they don't take reservations and parking is very limited. Since this spot is so popular, the wait for a table can easily be an hour or more. It's definitely worth the wait, but sometimes spending an hour waiting for a table just isn't ideal. I ordered the carne asada tacos, and they were delicious! We also ordered the churro ice cream cake, which was huge and definitely big enough to share with the whole table. Can't wait to come back!

Dining room

Chicharron steak appetizer ($16) 7/2026

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Delicious chocolate cake

Carniceria Wild West

4.4(133 reviews)

0.5 mi

We went there to get a "Birria Bomb". We kept hearing so much about it on social media and we live…read morebirria tacos so we have it a try. The store has a butcher counter, small grocery section, ready to eat food made to order, and a bbq master waiting to grill your carne asada. The birria bombs are located behind the counter. WOW! This was so incredibly easy to prepare. The meat, water, and the bomb, that's it. The flavor was really good. For me, it was a little on the spicy side, but my husband thought it was the perfect amount of heat. My only word of caution is use the shoulder or chuck roast it recommends. I didn't have either of those at home, but I did have a 3.5 hunk of London broil, so I used that. I had to keep it in the crock pot for an extra 2 hours to get the meat tender, but it was worth it. I also failed on the corn tortillas, didn't have any, so we made quesadillas with flour tortillas and ate the birria on the side. Still super delicious.

Visited Wild West on Mother's Day. Purchased beef steaks and marinated chicken for grilling on the…read morepremises. Also purchased flour tortillas, salsa, green corn tamales, red chile tamales and beans. The food was delicious with two exceptions--red and green tamales. The tamales most definitely need to be discarded and replaced.... 1. So so dry; not moist; not fluffy 2. Green corn needed more cheese and more green chile; too skimpy on the ingredients 3. Masa was gritty Service was excellent. Meat counter staff were very helpful. The gentleman grilling was very friendly and accommodating. Cashiers were friendly and polite. Will be back soon but WILL NOT TOUCH THE TAMALES.

Carne Asada Burros

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Amelias Mexican Kitchen

4.4(748 reviews)

2.0 mi

The food was excellent! Leyda was perhaps even better than the food; she helped guide us through…read morethe menu and helped us select a lunch we couldn't stop talking about. She's a keeper! Ambiance is comfortable and other patrons friendly and inquisitive regarding our meal selection.

Came here off of a recommendation, and while it was decent, it definitely didn't live up to the…read morehype. When we entered the restaurant, I was immediately impressed with all of the accolades that Amelia's Kitchen seems to have accrued over the years. Maybe that set my expectations too high. We made a reservation, which I highly recommend, so we were quickly seated. but it did take a bit for someone to actually come and greet us and take our drink orders after being sat down. Then it was probably another 40 minutes before we actually got our food. I'm not sure if it was this lag time that affected the food quality, but several of my items were just lukewarm and some even cold? The star of the show was definitely, the molcajete. This came out sizzling and full to the brim with shrimp, nopales, chicken, asada, cheese, and lots of other goodies. In hindsight, I probably should've ordered one for myself. I went with the chicken mole enchiladas. Again, the sauce was okay but not super spicy, and it was a little cold, as was my side of rice and beans. We also ordered the mini birria chimis to share. and these were just OK, they tasted like frozen food. Overall, if you come here, I highly recommend getting the molcajete, but can't really vouch for any other items. Maybe we'll try it again on a less busy night.

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - An action shot of some of the friendly and attentive service that is the standard here. (*you can't tell from the pic, but they are good)

An action shot of some of the friendly and attentive service that is the standard here. (*you can't tell from the pic, but they are good)

Mole enchiladas

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2 QUESABIRRIAS W/RICE & BEANS, CALDO (Juice meat)

Taqueria Juanito's

4.5(611 reviews)

2.8 mi•Miracle Manor

This place is great! I had seen it for years and never went…read morein. It's a big purple building. It wasn't until I checked ChatGPT for the best tacos in Tucson and this came up as one of them so I thought oh yeah I seen that place. I'll try it. Really good one of my favorites. I can't wait to get back and do more Juanito's.!!

Touring Tucson, looking for the best Carne Asada in town. Decided to try here after El Rustico. I…read morewas recommended this place by a person on Facebook. They made it sound like a hidden gem. Let's first go over what makes great Carne Asada. 1. Flavorful 2. Juicy 3. Good cut(minimal to no grisle, bone, not flat/thin cut and not diced into kibble) 4. Tender Juanito's had some flavor, but it was VERY dry and tough and had far too much grisle. I just didn't like it at all. I had to force my way through it it was so dry, I dislike dry meat. I want to try a different meat, maybe it'll gain a star there, but for the Carne Asada? Hard pass. The service wasn't great either.

The ordering counter and pickup area

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Momo's

4.5(103 reviews)

4.3 mi•Rincon Heights

Very good. Went to the food truck downtown. Absolutely delicious. Got a Sonoran dog and a churro…read more Perfect way to end a night out. Amazing Sonoran hotdog. I got the bun extra crispy with light beans and it was perfect.

Momo's was fantastic, I came here with my boyfriend to watch the basketball game and had a great…read moretime! It's a great place for students to get an enriching and affordable meal. We got the: Carne Asada Burrito $12.99 (big enough to split) Chamoy + Mango Margarita 8$ They were super yummy and the service was super fast. The bartender did a great job and I loved the tv set-up for the games. It was a great place to grab a bite!

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Dining room at Momo's

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Julian E.

1 year ago

I can't say enough great things about La Botana! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with warm hospitality and a lively atmosphere. The food is consistently excellent--every dish is fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Whether it's their tacos, enchiladas, or specialty dishes, you can tell the kitchen takes pride in everything they serve. What truly sets La Botana apart, though, is the service. The staff is attentive, friendly, and always makes you feel like a valued guest. A special shout-out goes to Leyda, the manager--she is absolutely amazing! She goes above and beyond to check in with customers, making sure every table is taken care of and every experience is memorable. Her attention to detail and genuine care for guests really elevate the dining experience. La Botana has become one of my favorite places, not just for the great food, but because of the people who make it such a welcoming spot. Highly recommend to anyone looking for incredible food, top-notch service, and an unforgettable dining experience! read more

Fredrick D.

13 years ago

While it's only a small place, it's definitely got some huge deals going on. Everything was incredibly cheap which I really wasn't expecting and the food was excellent as well which is unusual when it is that cheap. They did some amazing tacos there and based on that alone I would go back there. I love tacos and they definitely did them perfectly. The place was quite noisy but in more confined space I suppose that's just to be expected. But in terms of the food, I don't think I've tacos that good in too long. They also did some rice with it, I really liked that too but my mind is completely absent of what it was called now. No doubt in my mind that I would go there again though, some of the best food around in Tucson. I couldn't compliment this place enough if I was tried, I thoroughly enjoyed everything about it. read more

Jesica J.

12 years ago

Horrible experience my husband took me here for my bday we arrive at six and everything was good at first we order two hotdogs and it was 715 when I receive mine . I always like waiting for both of us to eat together but it was 15 min later that I had to get up and ask where was the other hot dog that mine was already cold and the server had the nerve to ask me well why u wait so long to touch ur food and this totally ruin my appetite. We waited to long and then I got attitude so when we are about to leave I left five dollars to cover for one soda because I wasn't about to wait ten more min for another hotdog and the server had the nerve to follow me to the car demanding her two dollars for a freaking soda hell no I'm ever coming back to this place read more

Dov A.

2 years ago

My family and I used to frequent Botana at their old location and always had a fantastic time. It was a great spot with lots of fun memories. However, since their move, we've noticed some changes. The salsa bar now offers fewer options, and it seems like several items have been removed from the menu. Perhaps it was just an off night, but the mini chimichangas tasted like they had been frozen and had a hint of freezer burn, if that makes sense. We're a bit disappointed, but given our long history with the old location, we'll definitely give it another chance. For now, though, what was once a 5-star experience is now a 3-star. read more

Bob S.

15 years ago

I got sick as a dog from this restaurant, and the restaurant folks were very rude when I brought it to their attention. Then the two postings I placed on Yelp were "filtered" and ultimately removed. In response, I received some bogus explanation from "Yelp HQ" about objectional material. Objectional, no doubt, to the restaurant owner, who succeeded in having my posts hidden and then yanked. Yelp is a fraud. read more

Patricia N.

1 month ago

We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, everything was fresh and full of flavor. The service was excellent, and Saira was amazing! She was very attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. She truly made our dining experience even more special. We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Bree E.

7 years ago

Hey who doesn't love tacos? They're all over social media! A great place with awesome specials every night and probably the best margaritas that everybody really needs to know about! Your new favorite Taco Tuesday spot after just one visit, I promise! Sit on the patio too now that Spring weather is so nice out! read more

Reg J.

10 years ago

Loved it so much, we returned a couple times. A great place to relax, enjoy a drink, and eat the some of the best street tacos around. Additionally, they have good salads, soups, and burros. Very reasonably priced. They're a clean, simple, pleasant place to eat lunch, or dinner. read more

Sergio P.

2 years ago

New location is great! Very vivid with a fresh modern look, food is awesome as always! But the main spotlight is the customer service we always get from the management/owners is always friendly and really make you feel valued! Thanks for the great experience always!! read more

Luna B.

7 years ago

Great and amazing service, the tacos were some of the best I've had in the Southwest, the tacos of barbacoa were super amazing and all the salsas were full of flavor, you can tell this was passed through generations, 10 out of 10 would come again and bring a friend read more

Anon Y.

10 years ago

Pleasantly surprised. The "fai" plate was delicious and included a caramelo, Carne asada taco, and lorenza with rice and beans for under $10! Beer was cold and sangria was freshly made. The burritos were made perfect to order. 9/10 would recommend. read more

Carlos A.

7 years ago

We love la Botana! Layla always takes care of us. The margaritas are very awesome!! Lots of flavors to choose from and the UberRita is Huge!! Come with a crowd because they are buy 1 GET 1!! Cant beat that deal! Come see the crew at La Botana!! read more

Robyn A.

7 years ago

Such an amazing experience. Our waitress, Luz, was so helpful and sweet. The daily deals La Botana has are almost unbelievable! Two 32 oz margaritas for $18 total?? Sign me up! This is definitely going to be a spot I come back to all the time. read more

Michael E.

8 years ago

Great food great atmosphere great prices and friendly service. One of our favs We've been here for lunch and dinner many times through the years. Always enjoyed and today the music is really awesome cause it's not too busy and we are inside. read more

Sarah W.

10 years ago

La Botana is one of my favorite stops! The food is great and they always have fun specials. The staff is accommodating and knowledgeable. I recommend this spot for something a little less traditional. read more

Mark S.

7 years ago

I have been here a number times and every time my food has been excellent. I go to several Mexican restaurants around Tucson, some I go to once and that is it. But I keep returning to this one. read more

Elena G.

1 year ago

Leyda was incredibly attentive and provided exceptional assistance and professionalism. The food and drinks were simply amazing. Thank you, La Botana, for serving such delicious food and drinks. read more

Siobhen F.

10 years ago

One of our favorite restaurants with a great patio and friendly staff. Dog friendly and you can smoke in outer perimeter of patio. Great happy hour! Ask for Mayte- she's the best!!! read more

Benjamin S.

9 years ago

This is an underrated Mexican spot. They make the best drinks and micheladas, and the service is always great. Their bean-dip they serve with the chips and salsa is delicious! read more

Daniel S.

12 years ago

Outstanding! Used a coupon from Fry's and tried this place out. All I can say is they do a fantastic job with menu options and the food taste great. Cannot wait to return. read more

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