Nico&#x27;s Taco Shop

We have been customers at La Hacienda for many years and have never had a bad experience. The food…read moreis always esthetically pleasing and taste great. They have a wide variety of authentic Mexican food and drinks. The waitstaff is very attentive and forthcoming. Great place for date night, or a family get-together. They have expanded into the next suite which will help with the short wait times.

This place was wonderful. Cute little Mexican restaurant with very friendly service. So many…read moreoptions on the menu it took us awhile to decide what to get. The margaritas were great and the chips and salsa disappeared fast. Salsa was a little spicy for me so I'm glad they offer a more mild one as well. The food had so much flavor. I can't remember the exact names of our dishes but they were delicious. Can't wait to go back.

Full bar

#27 Enchilada, Chalupa Both with Chicken Refried Beans Spanish Rice

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Meeeechilada

Amelias Mexican Kitchen

4.4(749 reviews)

6.7 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)

El Molinito

2.6(245 reviews)

2.3 mi

If you're looking for authentic, flavorful Southwest cuisine, El Molinitos is a must-visit. From…read morethe moment you walk in, the service is warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming--it feels like a true local gem. The food is where they really shine. The tacos are some of the best I've had--perfectly seasoned, fresh, and packed with flavor. The carne asada is especially delicious, cooked just right and full of that rich, smoky taste you hope for. And let's not forget the carbs--everything from the tortillas to the sides is comforting, satisfying, and clearly made with care. Every dish has that homemade, local flavor that keeps you coming back. Great service, amazing food, and an overall experience that hits every time. Highly recommend!

As much as I love their refried beans, I think I have been there for the last time, not even a to…read morego order. The place just seems dirty.... Flies, sticky floors, tables and seating are worn, which means things get stuck in the crevices.... Much more than just run down...don't get me wrong - it is incredibly run down and decrepit looking. The servers seemed to forget about us, the food came out quickly but once we got our food, no check ins from our server and we had to flag them down to get our bill.

Interior

Molinito Asasa Special

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Guadalajara Original Grill

3.9(1.6k reviews)

9.8 mi•Mountain View

This is a great place to go with a large group. 20 of us showed up on a Thursday brunch time and…read morethere were no issues with getting us in. The service was incredible. The staff worked together to make us feel welcomed and attended to. Atmosphere and vibes were through the roof. The tableside guac is a must order. Food was all good. I ordered the fajita combo and it was very tasty. My wife got the lobster enchilada - she enjoyed it but wish she would have gotten something different. The lobster gets lost in all of the flavors. Kids all enjoyed it. Good drinks too. A fun spot, check it out!

We were really hoping for a great meal, but unfortunately, the experience fell well short of…read moreexpectations. To start, the chips brought to the table were stale and completely lacked that fresh, crispy crunch you expect at a Mexican restaurant. The complimentary table salsa didn't make up for it either--the flavor was underwhelming, and it had huge, unchopped pieces of cilantro tossed in that were way too large to enjoy with a chip. As for the main meals, the food was just okay--nothing special, lacking flavor, and certainly not memorable enough to redeem the start of the meal. Overall, it was a pretty disappointing visit, and I don't see us coming back.

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Table made salsa

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Table made salsa

Goyita's

3.7(388 reviews)

0.9 mi

Husband heard of Goyitas and so last night we were both off early and decided to try it out…read more You never know what to expect and NM food..... Our server was prompt and we had drinks with chips & salsa immediately. We were there early and it was pretty full since UA was playing. There were 3 tables available still. So maybe a great place to watch the game and get some grub. We both had combo plate- I had red Chile and hubs had green. Tacos were great and enchiladas-chile rellenos standard. Chile was good and spicy! Will go back and try breakfast- now they do that on weekends.

Service was really good!! Hats off to Dana, Nina, and Kyle for being so attentive and keeping up…read morewith the crowd. Mom & Pop type shop, they everyone's name. Prices were on point and we got a lot of food. Drinks were not over priced. Chile Relleno was good, very spicy and I loved it!! Their green chile sauce and sopapillas extremely underwhelming! Too much flour in my opinion, so much it left a paste on my spoon. Nice bar area, a few signature cocktails, and 5 beers on tap.

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Everything a quezadilla should be, cheesy, crispy and packed with hatch green chile!

Filiberto's Mexican Food

3.5(101 reviews)

2.3 mi

$16.50 for a burrito?!?!?! Absolute INSANITY. The size of the burrito is small for what you pay…read more Not only are the prices are high, they also don't disclose that they charge you a credit card fee. I will not be returning

Not all Filiberto's are created equal... But this one is hands-down the best! I've been through the…read moredrive-through a dozen times. They always get my order right. They're always friendly. The food is always hot and fresh.

Bean Burrito

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El Charro Cafe

3.4(649 reviews)

4.4 mi

I always have a great experience whenever I come to this location! I love the decor and I…read moreespecially like how open the restaurant feels while still having a few more private tables toward the back for larger groups. The service is always welcoming and pretty quick. We ordered Monica's Plate, which comes with a little bit of everything. A beef taco, carne seca enchilada, corn tamal, guacamole, arroz con pollo, and frijoles. We also got the steak burro and ordered it "elegante style," which is prepared enchilada-style and topped with guacamole, crema, and pico salsa. El Charro is always a great spot for dinner, and I definitely recommend trying the carne seca!

First lunch here in Tucson and I couldn't have picked a better place or actually my stepdaughter…read morecouldn't have picked a better place. Great service plus great food. What more can you ask for? Here's a couple of highlights first thank you Jamie for all your help and the server as well. He was terrific. I started with an ice cold Modelo and the bacon wrapped shrimp, which was hot, but delicious. And I had the albondigas soup which was huge and delicious. Kaylin had a chicken dish which was to die for this creamy sauce with rice. That will be my next dish and a margarita which looked pretty dang nice if you're in Tucson, I think they have maybe five of these places, but definitely visit.

Wall art and lights

El Basico

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Cheese crisp

Carlota's Authentic Mexican Cuisine

3.7(244 reviews)

7.1 mi

My husband and I were welcomed into Carlota's lovely Mexican restaurant. A nice warm basket of…read morechips and two salsas were brought to us. After reviewing their lunch options, I went with the Chicken mole with rice and beans. I loved it. My husband ordered the green chili Chimi that had a side of refried beans. He too enjoyed his lunch. The Chimi had a nice flavor and not dry at all in the center. The only improvement to the dish would be he said, perhaps a scoop of sour cream or guacamole. Our waitress took care of us. The overall experience on a Wednesday was a very pleasant one.

Wonderful food & service! Even with a monsoon blowing water under the doors, the service remained…read moreattentive. The food was excellent. We will definitely be back!

Seating

Green chile and shredded beef meal

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Handcrafted fresh fruit juices make for delicious Margaritas by Ricardo.

Seis Kitchen

3.6(193 reviews)

2.7 mi

Stopped in for dinner while visiting Tucson and had a solid experience overall. The vibe is a…read morelittle different - took us a minute to figure out how it all worked - but once we settled in, it was a good time. (Pick a table number you want first, then go up to the counter and order?) Food came out quickly. We ordered chips and salsa and guac, crispy fish tacos with cilantro rice (pretty bland, tbh) and refried beans, plus an à la carte chicken tinga taco (had a bit of a kick to it!). Plenty of food for two people. The outdoor seating is great. It was a very comfortable night but they had fans and heaters if needed.

We have been loyal Seis customers since this location opened. We loved it in its original format…read morewas disappointed to hear it was moving to full service but we decided to try it anyways. The food, as always, was good with generous portions and we love the kids meals. However, if you are moving to full service then you need to be equipped to do full service. Initial service was fine but towards the end, it all fell apart. They failed to clear all of our tables for dessert but seemed very concerned about our bill with 2 people working on our bill but nobody clearing our tables so we had to share our desserts over piles of dirty plates. Also we had to stand up and ask for containers and bags twice and we were not the only patrons we noticed that had to stand up go to the counter to get what they needed. Disappointing since service actually felt better with the old system rather this current one.

Dinning room

El Bandito Burrito

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Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar

4.6(695 reviews)

6.1 mi

Locally owned & operated

Sports on TV

Lola was great and the food, especially the elote nachos were amazing!! The service was good.read more

It was our first time at Redbird. We had the best server, Kylie M! There were six of us and she was…read morevery efficient, friendly and personable! We will go back, in part because service was so good - but so is the food! We all had burgers which were huge and delicious. We took half home for lunch the next day!

Pollo asado tacos, Redbird margaritas, and fresh ingredients.

The perfect Redbird spread--loaded wings, smash burgers, elote nachos, margaritas, and more.

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Jana M.

8 months ago

Nicos on La Canada and Naranja is our go to at least once a week. We have gone there since our kids were little and now they're grown with their own families and we all still go there. Their family owned businesses makes it a special experience because we see familiar friendly faces and their food is hands down made with love and is delish! We are big fans of the flying saucers! read more

Francis E.

155

16 years ago

Been here a few times and sometimes it's a hit or miss with food. i've ordered the nacho's and they are always cold??? and can the staff really not talk? i've never heard any of them actually talk to a customer.... seriously right now? a simple hello or thanks for coming goes a long way fellas... read more

Steve C.

7 years ago

Great food--fast--well priced. Go there a couple of times a month when we need a quick Meal read more

Laura S.

Elite 21

101

8 years ago

Not someplace great for eating in, but food was great. I can see coming here for takeaway.

Andrea L.

8 years ago

Mediocre food and horrible customer service! Don't waste your time or money.

Amy J.

10 years ago

Authentic. Don't need to say much more than that!!!

Justus H.

14 years ago

The breakfast burritos hit my G_spot! [Gut]

Larry C.

13 years ago

The fish tacos are muy bueno!

Nico's Taco Shop - mexican - Updated September 2026

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I had a very delicious lunch here! Rolled tacos with guacamole on the side. I only wish I could…read morehave had a smaller container of refried beans. 1/2 pt for one person is too much. Very clean dining area, and the kitchen was spotless. Very nice service at the counter.

Updated menu and prices Food here is so good! I got the…read moreCalifornia burrito I noticed instead of fries in it they put cut potatoes

Nico's Mexican Food

3.7

(63 reviews)

Their lunch special was 3 birria tacos for $13.99. They came ala carte, but that was okay, they…read morewere plenty big. These birria tacos are up there with some of the best ones I have ever had. The consummé was on point and had many pieces of meat in it. The tacos were crunchy and the onions with cilantro on the side were spot on. My meal came out piping hot. If you're in a hurry, you may want to call ahead, I was on my lunch break and didn't have enough time to finish. The good news was there was plenty for another meal and that was dinner!

My new to go to place for chimichanga! Been in my list to try for awhile and finally got a chance…read moreto stop by. I have tried a fair share of chimichangas here in Tucson, gotta this one sit in top few picks for sure.. their rice, beans are not salty. It's really guac! Not powdered or water down.

Nicos Mexican Food

3.8

(148 reviews)

Stopped by here after picacho peak hiking. This was probably one of the only restaurants nearby…read more For the price, the food is great. Not the biggest fan of cash only on the weekends and the fact that there's no restroom was a little weird also not the cleanest establishment. But other than that, overall it was a great experience! The service was good otherwise as well.

In 1999 while working at a local Tucson business in the early morning hours, the boss bought…read more breakfast burritos for us all. When he said Nico's, everyone got excited and when is Al's I had never had it, they told me I was in for a treat. They were right. I can still remember that burrito, as big as my forearm, stuffed with egg, potato, bacon and cheese. It was delicious to the last bite. I became a Nico's devotee from that moment forward. As I travelled the world, whenever I returned home to the Old Pueblo, stopping at Nico's became a ritual for me and my family. That's why this review is difficult to write. While the food is still tasty and the portions are sizable, the customer service was dreadful. Apparently my first mistake was to ask about the "Flying Saucer" which is the Thursday special. I was told that it's basically a chimichanga with an open tortilla. It comes in chicken or beef machaca. I asked which the employee prefers, and received a smart Alec response that their tastes are different from mine. My wife ordered a carne asada chimichanga, I ordered the chicken spaceship, my son ordered the chicken tacos. Our friendly attendant forgot to take the taco order and we had to pay for that separately. Apparently Nico's has adopted a pricing scheme where the displayed price is only for cash payment. A different price is charged for credit cards. This policy is explained with a small sign by the register. Nowhere does it explain the difference. Apparently credit cards negate the special. The attendant told me that Filiberto's does the same thing, when I asked about the difference in price of what was charged from what was on the menu. The funny thing is that I don't mind the surcharge. I resent the lack of transparency, and the rude behavior from the attendant. So, thanks for the memories. I don't need the attitude.

Maico

4.4

(177 reviews)

I ate the best lengua burrito in my life here. Need I say more?…read more As someone who is regularly upcharged for Mexican food in Southern California, and contrary to what other reviewers are saying, I would pay more than what was charged to enjoy this burrito on a regular basis. The lengua was so moist and tender and thankfully cut in thick cubes, perfect with the red salsa, which is a bit spicy. Tacos are also good looking and great tasting. Threw some avocado onto everything at home for a great time.

My favorite Mexican spot. The food is always FANTASTIC. Doesn't matter what you order it's gonna be…read moregood. Beyond the food, it's also family owned and operated so you are always greeted by warm smiling faces who remember you and provide amazing service! Can't recommend them enough.

Rosa's Mexican Food Restaurant

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It's been a long time since I've been here and I'm glad I came back. It's like visiting at Old…read moreFriend that haven't seen them in a while and I'm really happy to see them. The food is excellent. The prices are good and the services great. It hasn't changed at all and that's a good thing so many things in Tucson change. Also, I am tired of going up to counters and getting my food I like to be served and there you have it. The Cheese crisps was just like remembered.

Sitting in the corner of a strip mall, Rosa's is easy to miss during the day. But that hasn't…read morestopped this family-owned restaurant from thriving since the early 70's. What I loved: The atmosphere. The sturdy, old tables adorned with decorative tiles makes it feel like you're in someone's home. The salsa is amazing. What I liked: Warm, attentive service. I was surprised that a late lunch here took just a half hour. What needs work: Plenty of patrons love the hard-shell tacos, and they might have been good if not for the bland, dry shredded chicken inside of them. I ordered the chimi, smothered in green salsa. There was zero heat to it and I had to question whether the sauce came out of a can. I still ate everything, and would probably return if someone dragged me back here. It's not that bad. But in this town, there are just too many places I'd rather go where everything is better across the board.

Los Betos Mexican Food

3.1

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Ordered the carne asada fries with no beans and what can I say, it was probably one of the better…read morecarne Asada of the fries I've had in a long time! Food came out super quick, the fries weren't soggy, they were crisp, the meat was cooked just right, the pico de gallo was on point, the cheese was melted just right, and the sour cream and guacamole was exactly how it's supposed to be on the item! The total for this item was a $15.37

Located at the busy S Palo Verde and Ajo intersection this local mainstay of Tucson's fast Mexican…read morefood was featuring an updated menu and still great food. I had not been in for several years as my travel routes have changed but made it this afternoon. Was happy to see the same staff at work and cranking out large stuffed burritos. I had the machaca and got some green salsa at the salsa bar along with their spicy carrots and some cucumbers. Bright and colorful inside and clean working toilets as well.

Filiberto's Mexican Food

3.1

(9 reviews)

Just moved into this neighborhood. Best Filiberto's I've ever been to. Fast. Tasty food. Gigantic…read morevariety on menu. Reasonable prices.

So i've gone here quite a few times and can honestly say if you are looking for a nice place to eat…read more- this is NOT it. The food is not bad, though they are pricy for their sizing. The customer service though is horrible. I've always gone through the drive thru and have ordered the same exact things: a california burrito and a steak and bacon breakfeast burrito. When I went there on Monday i ordered the same things as usual, I had to continuously repeat my order to a point where I was yelling it due to the lady not being able to hear me..,however the lady at the intercom read my order back as a steak burrito and bacon burrito instead of them being in one burrito, I corrected her but as soon as I said something she got an attitude and told me that I needed to order it as a steak breakfeast burrito with bacon on the side. I said ok and reminded her that I did tell her I wanted it in one burrito. She rudely said ok and to come to the window. Once I drove up to the window, she immediately started telling that I needed to order a certain way and that I can't order because they can't hear?? Very confusing experience and will not be going back..

Rodolfo's Taco Shop

3.5

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This is my go to spot on my weekend the nachos are amazing it's my go to menu item very lowkey…read moreenvironment if you want a low key environment

I had some business out near 3 points today and I've had this unrelenting desire for green chili…read moretoo. So on the way back I wondered if I could find them here. How did they know? A new item on the menu was green chili tacos. So I asked about that and the server said they also have a 3-taco special! So that's what I got. They really hit the spot. Hot and spicy! So good. Very friendly and helpful counter people. They also serve Coke products! Steady business inside. Rodolfo's has been here for years and I stop in occasionally. I want to give them the full up 5 stars but there's two things. The first is the up charge for using a credit card and the second is this horrendous fan noise in the dining area that completely kills the ambiance.

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