Love the simplicity of their food, they let the taste shine through. They nachos are currently my…read morefavorite in Tucson, most are covered in cheese (super important to me). Since every carbs is precious, they must be doused in cheese, covered with meat and have loads of jalapeños on them with a side of crema de acid y guac! very satisfying, the small... I am tempted to challenge the large at some point, just not today - I need more training ;-)

Well we didn't think we could find bad Mexican food in Tucson, but hay, we found it, just…read moreabsolutely no flavor, over cooked . We paid 62.00 and left, the food was left uneaten, and the server, and staff didn't care,

Um hello?! How is this place not lined with customers?! Shout out to all the people wasting their…read moremoney at in n out... this place is the real deal! Come here if you want flavor and balanced spice! I am new to Tucson and as a ride share driver it's been my mission to find all the best eateries in Tucson. Wow wow wow! Came here on a whim for my daily snack. The team here is very kind and helped me choose some food as a newbie. I ordered 2 birria tacos on corn tortillas with an Arnold Palmer drank. They were so kind to offer me an array of salsas, limes and a small sample of cabbage cilantro and onion mix for (which I found hella refreshing because I am so used to getting just a side of chopped onion) my two tacos. Growing up in LA's street food scene I usually judge the food by the salsas alone, omg but everything was top tier. Side quest on the salsas: I got 5 salsas and each one was excellent - super blended and the balance of flavors would make Anthony Bourdain proud. *The Mild salsa is made with green tomatillos and honestly this was the first time I felt like I could actually taste the tomatillo bright and crisp flavor. *The Medium salsa still has a kick to it but its Smokey chipotle flavor is absolutely delicious! *The Avocado salsa was good but not my favorite big lime flavor to be expected. *the Habanero salsa was so delicious it's a slow rising heat but it's the spices that make it so magical. I love spicy and this the was perfect level of heat and FLAVOR! *The Cilantro Sauce was the star of the show, nothing fancy just evenly balanced and done right, it paired perfectly with the birria meat! In total I paid $17 for 2 tacos and a drink but I'd say this is straight Sonoran soul food! Worth every penny if you need some good home cooked meal that truly represent what I imagine well done Sonoran Mexican Food! Amazing experience will be back again with friends! Note: On Tuesdays they have a deal of 4 tacos for $9! I asked the drive thru girl what she would recommend to a new customer, she said their steak is super delicious and their bake potatoes are yummy as they have their own specialty sauce that they add to them. This is exciting news because I used to love eating at Wendy's but as we all know fast food is dead now... anyhow foodies, you have been warned!

I have never in my life been made to feel so stupid and embarrassed simply for asking a question…read more I came in genuinely trying to understand what "birria" was. I had always understood it to be a style of meat that was typically served with a sauce, and I had never had a reason to know more than that. Instead of simply explaining it to me, I was made to feel like I was an idiot for not knowing. The attitude I received was incredibly rude, condescending, and completely unnecessary. There is absolutely no reason a customer should be made to feel ashamed for asking a question about something on the menu. I ordered the monthly special, which had birria meat, white cheese, and was served between a toasted tortilla. Unfortunately, mine was completely burned. Every single bite tasted burnt. I politely asked if it could be remade, only to be told, "That's just how we make it." That excuse was especially frustrating because the table next to us had ordered the exact same thing. I had actually seen theirs, which is why I ordered it in the first place. Theirs was NOT burnt. So clearly, "that's just how we make it" was not an acceptable explanation. I eventually exchanged mine for a quesadilla, which was actually very good and, thankfully, not burned. Ironically, the table next to us also seemed to be having a completely different experience with the staff. They were laughing and joking with their waitress while we were treated like an inconvenience. Then there was my wife's "cheese crisp," which was arguably one of the most burned and disgusting $10 items I have ever been served. I've attached a picture because honestly, you have to see it to believe it. It looked like someone intentionally burned it and then sprinkled white cheese over the top to try to hide just how badly it had been burned. And once again, when we brought it up, we were essentially told, "That's how they make it." No. That is not how you make food. That is how you serve food that should never have left the kitchen. What makes this experience even more frustrating is that I had heard great things about this place. I was genuinely excited to come in and give it a try. Instead, I left feeling unwelcome, embarrassed for asking a simple question, and extremely disappointed with both the food and the service. If you want to go somewhere where you feel unwanted, where your questions are treated like an annoyance, where nobody bothers to smile, joke, or make you feel welcome, and where you may be served horribly burned food and told, "That's just how we make it," then this is apparently the place for you. As for me, I will never go back. What a shame that this was my first experience with a restaurant I had heard so many good things about. I expected much better, and frankly, I deserved much better as a paying customer.

1st time trying El Rodeo for breakfast and they did not disappoint! Great Denver Omelet and a huge…read morescrewdriver! Service was also very good! We will be back again! Cheers!

We visit my in laws every few months. Last time was 4 months ago. Food over cooked and or dry. This…read moretime tried a different dish. Food was mediocre at best

Decided to try some place new and this was on the way home. At first we weren't sure it was open…read morebecause the windows have dark tint, and it was early so not a lot of cars around. Luckily we could just make out the lights from an open sign so we stopped. The first thing we noticed was how spotlessly clean it was. We were greeted right away by a friendly attentive waitress. They have a very interesting menu and great prices. Husband had Huevos Rancheros and I ordered A number 7, which was eggs, chicken enchiladas and hash browns. They were both excellent. We will go there again.

Not many places open on the 4th of July. Friend and I headed to El Merendero to eat, as they were…read moreopen. The same server (the same one every time I'v been there) greeted and seated us. It took awhile (it always does at this place) for the server to return to take our orders. There were maybe 10 customers in the place, so I'm not sure why everything takes so long here. Friend ordered a shrimp tostada; I ordered my usual liver platter. After an EXTREMELY long wait (at this point there only 2 other people in the place and they had been served their food), our food arrived. The tostada was delicious, very citrusy and crisp. It was served in a bowl with an orange colored broth that was really good. My liver platter was delicious as always, with a noticeably smaller portion of liver and a noticeably higher price. When we were done, we waited for the bill. We finally stood up to leave and the server immediately brought over the bill. I love the food here, but hate the long delays in every aspect of eating here.

We eat here pretty regularly. I'm not usually one to order "boring" items when I eat out, but I…read morehave to say the ground beef corn tacos are so good that I order them every time. Their refried beans are also very tasty. I also appreciate that they serve some American style foods as not everyone in my family loves Mexican food as much as I do. They recently changed their fries and they are sooo good (don't change back). We eat the salsa verde on everything. The service is always friendly and fast. The tables could really use a refinish as the top coat is really sticky now. It can get loud too, but we love the ground beef tacos enough to overlook the rest.

I was really disappointed with my experience here. From the moment we sat down, the table was…read moresticky, and the window sills were covered with dead flies, which immediately made me question the cleanliness of the restaurant. The chips were stale, and the salsa was one of the worst I've had. It was an odd pale grayish-pink color and lacked the fresh flavor you'd expect from a Mexican restaurant. The menu itself was surprising. For a restaurant advertising itself as Mexican, there were very few actual Mexican entrées to choose from. Instead, the menu was filled with things like hamburgers, hot dogs, wings, and seafood boils, which felt very out of place. Our table ordered a variety of different meals, and not a single person was impressed. My chicken was dry, rubbery, and chewy, and I couldn't even finish my meal because it was so unappetizing. It felt like a complete waste of money. Unfortunately, the poor food quality, questionable cleanliness, and lack of authentic Mexican options mean we won't be returning. We were warned by some locals to go elsewhere, we should've listened. Our waitress was nice though...

I have had a chance to have breakfast lunch and dinner here. All of my food has been very…read moredelicious. The service is also great atmosphere is just a tiny little restaurant with great delicious food. I would absolutely recommend this place and would come back.

Wowsy what a great place! We went into bar area. There was…read morea party going on. We were served instantly. Staff was great. We had Paddy tacos that came with beans and rice. Super size chips and incredible salsa! Margaritas were on point. Will be back!

Good service, the food is very good and it didn't take long to get our food. For sure when we go…read moreto Tucson we'll be going there again.

I came here this morning with family. I was at first slightly bummed that they had made my favorite…read moretable by the back door now a six-top. It was a good little alcove for a four-top or for two people. Oh well. On a more positive note: I must say the service is very attentative here and we had a good meal. Our waitress told me about the breakfast tacos special when I asked her for some recommendations. They were super duper good! Mine had potatoes, eggs and some chopped bacon bits, along with cheese on top and served with salsa on three flour taco tortillas. Look forward to coming back..

For almost a year, my husband has been going to Taco Giro in Tucson for lunch every Thursday. Since…read moreI don't work in Tucson, I'd never been... until now! We checked out the Taco Giro in Vail, and I totally get why he keeps going back. It's a smaller restaurant, but they have the space set up really well, so it doesn't feel cramped. I had the mini chimis, and they came out hot, crispy, and really good. The rice and beans were delicious, and the bean dip they bring out with the chips is seriously addictive. Service was fast and friendly, and we were in and out without feeling rushed. It was such an easy, tasty lunch that I think I'm going to start making Thursday lunch dates in Vail a regular thing.

This Taco Giro was not what I expected. I expected counter service but got table service. The menu…read moreis extensive. The service was attentive. Everyone involved with the experience was friendly, the food was delivered quickly, and it was well worth the price. Clean across the board. I'd definitely go back again.