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    La Chingada Cocina Mexicana

    4.2 (679 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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    Madelynn F.

    Tacos and margaritas! I came here Saturday because I wanted some music and tacos. I got the 3 taco plate with 2 quesa birria and 1 chicken tinga. Service was fast and food was hot. I also had a prickly pear margarita that was pretty and delicious

    LA CHINGADA COMBO PLATE
    Victoria C.

    Great atmosphere. Loved the theme and the bright colors. The birria tacos are delicious and the meat has a nice smoky flavor. The green corn tamale is moist and flavorful and comes with a green sauce and that adds a nice tangy and citrus note to it. The chicken enchiladas with mole sauce is my favorite. Mole is super flavorful and the chicken is tender. I've had The La Chingada combo the last few visits. This time I added on rice and beans. Wooooweeee flavorful rice and beans. I am getting a bean burrito next time. The beans were that tasty. I also tried the Jamaica and that had a nice deep flavor with perhaps cinnamon and clove added in. It was lightly sweetened which was refreshing. The service is awesome and consistent.

    LA CHINGADA COMBO PLATE
    Sofia L.

    The quesabirria pizza was delicious!!! I loved it. The consome was great too. I'm usually picky with my birria especially since I'm used to LA food but this smacked. The CHILAQUILES DIVORCIADOS was okay. They didn't taste but definitely not the best or worst I've had. The sauce is definitely more on the dryer and thicker side compared to what I'm usually used to which is the salsa being a little more watery in the sense of not a paste but actual salsa. My friend had the combo plate and said it was good. The vibe was great and the restroom was clean with cool signage and soap dispenser lol. The staff were nice and helpful which made the experience much better.

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    Elizabeth S.

    This was the best place we ate in Tucson. Everyone talks about El Charro but this was better. Was empty on a a Tuesday lunch, food came out super fast. We enjoyed every bite

    3P. LORENZA DE RIB-EYE
    Mollee K.

    I had a great experience at La Chingada! My family visited for my dad's birthday. The ambiance and service were amazing! For my drink, I ordered the horchata which I LOVED. We ordered the birria mini chimis and queso fundido for appetizers. I really recommend the mini chimis! Additionally, the complimentary chips and salsa were amazing. The chips seemed to be made in house! I ordered the lorenza de rib-eye, which was so tasty and flavorful. The staff made sure to make my dad's birthday special. They came out with bells, a sombrero, and complimentary flan for my dad's birthday! This spot is a Tucson gem!

    JP P.

    La Chingada is one of those downtown Tucson spots that immediately sets the tone. Bold name, bold energy, and a lively atmosphere that feels fun without being overdone. They offer live music, which adds to the experience, and I was happy to find solid vegan options on the menu. The chickpea avocado taco (ordered minus the cheese) was so good--flavorful, filling, and thoughtfully put together. Service was friendly, the space was buzzing, and it's an easy place to hang out and enjoy the vibe. A great downtown stop that delivers on atmosphere and inclusive menu options.

    April L.

    What a great find in downtown Tucson! After trying to go to two other places that were closed on a Wednesday we accidentally found Lachingada and it was superb! The shrimp street tacos were so good. Loved the cole slaw topping. We also had the Chicken tinga filled Chimichanga and it was also delicious! Loved the red sauce and the chicken was so tender! Great authentic Mexican food and so fresh! Highly recommended!

    3P. QUESA-BIRRIA OMELETTE
    Veronica M.

    Great vibe, friendly staff, and cool decor. Food was absolutely delicious, I was savoring every bite! The omelette was delicious and the salad was refreshing and everything tasted fresh. A great brunch spot, and has me wanting to come back to check out their dinner menu!

    Combo Plate
    Betsy M.

    We came here to get some good Mexican food with some NY out of towners, had not been to this restaurant so we rolled the dice. We did have a solid meal with very attentive service. Everyone enjoyed their food, I will say the chips/salsa and guacamole we ordered were on point. We had wanted to do the table side Guac, but apparently the person that does it was not there which is unfortunate. I am a Chilaquiles expert (self proclaimed of course) and will say that they are flavorful here particularly for a green sauce BUT they were very salty (sauce) and I was disappointed that they do what I call the 'short cut' version of the corn tortillas. Short cut version is where restaurants use chips vs. preparing the corn tortillas by lightly frying or baking so they are a nice combo of soft/cooked. The Tres Leches Cake was 5 star level!

    3P. COMBO PLATE, Chicken Tacos
    Ioanna K.

    This is the type of spot that you really want to love. Cute and funky decorations and great location downtown. But the wait times are steep - we waited 50 minutes for our meal. With no table chips and salsa, that feels even longer than it sounds. The food was above average when it did arrive, and the presentation was thoughtful. Compared to the fantastic other options for tacos nearby, this place may be a bit more style over substance.

    Joanne H.

    Pretty good spot in Tucson. There are lots of seating for groups big or small, they have pretty nice service & the food portions were decent. We ordered the beef fajitas which was great, but I was just a bit saddened by only 3 corn tortillas, so we ordered more and chips! (So one star down) Everything was delish and we were happy with the meal. We had a horchata drink it was cute and flavor light! It was good with real cinnamon in it! They seem to have a large bar and diverse drink menu so that would be worth checking out next time.

    3P. CHILAQUILES DIVORCIADOS
    Vanessa S.

    Was told we had to check this place out while in Tuscan and I'm glad we did. We arrived around noon and sat at the bar. We were approached right away and our bartender was very nice. Even though it was calm during the day, the bartender was telling us how at night it does get packed and sometimes they'll have a mariachi band. Everything tasted good, especially our drinks. We will definitely have to come back during the night life.

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    Cyndi T.

    Visiting Tucson for a conference and found La Chingada from Yelp! Uses Google Maps to get here via bus & walking. I ordered the coffee & brunch style Sonoran Sopes, over medium egg on top of green salsa and beans on a lightly fried sope. It came with red salsa and refried beans. The refried beans surprised me because they were so smooth, simple, and delicious. The different textures went well with each other which made eating the sope even more enjoyable. My server, Natalie, was very friendly and checked up on me without being intrusive. I asked her what places I should check out while here. She recommended the 4th St district & reminded me to stay hydrated since it is so hot. La Chingada also has a full bar with patio seating. A great place to gather with friends. I love the bright decor & happy vibe. Would love to come back rhe next time I am in Tucson

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    Muy buen servicio y muy amables. Lo recomendaría siempre. La comida deliciosa, al igual las bebidas. Me encanta la decoración.

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    Such good, authentic food! I was so glad I found this place. The Lorenza de Rib-eye was right out of a culinary dream.

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    Best food great atmosphere. Lexi our server was amazinggg!!! If you want to celebrate your birthday they make it special

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