Food: I ordered the chicken molcajete and it was delicious!! I had never had molcajete and it was…read moreexactly what I hoped it would be. Also they make you salsa table side to your liking! Love this idea and even better because there is no charge Drinks: I ordered the jumbo margarita and it was delicious! It was $22 for a margarita with three shots. Ambiance: fun and colorful decor Parking: designated parking lot Service: everyone was very nice and accommodating

Ugh! I feel genuinely bad about giving this place three stars because it has all the makings of…read morebeing a five stars if not for one very important thing...the food. Which, you know, is kind of the whole point of a restaurant. The atmosphere was great, a little on the nose, but great none the less. It feels like a Mexican dinner or at least what I imagined a dinner in Mexico would look like. The staff where beyond amazing, especially the woman who made our complementary salsa right at the table. And the salsa was yummy but sadly that's the only part of the meal that I can say that about. The thing is, nothing was truly bad, but just about everything was incredibly bland. You'd have expected someone who puts raisins in potato salad to have served it, not an authentic Mexican restaurant. Though the positive is the lack of seasoning is really the only major problem. The food did not have any weird taste, it wasn't dry, the presentation was fine. It simply needs to be seasoned and this place goes to a solid 4/5 rather than a three.

Been years since I've been here, and now I'm kicking myself for waiting so long!…read more Mi Nidito is a Tucson legend, famous for the celebrity photos of notable celebrities who have visited through the years and of course for the food that brought them here. It's colorful, and welcoming. The service was quick and friendly. Of course the chips and homemade salsa were on the table as we sat down. Our waitress was happy to take our order and she was able to make helpful suggestions about the menu. I had the Burro Deluxe and I was overwhelmed by the size of it. The burro was covered in cheese sauce and it was literally bigger than my shoes! The photo doesn't do it justice. I managed to eat 1/3 of it and the waitstaff graciously provided to go boxes to allow me to eat it for the rest of the week!!! It was great fun looking at the celebrity photos and watching all the massive food plates being delivered. Truly a great experience and glad I returned to Mi Nidito! I will be back soon.

Today we saw all the familiar faces at the restaurant. Been coming here since I was a little kid…read moregirl. Never a dull moment here. Service is always the best , very attentive to your needs. Food was always good atmosphere is that of a old tradition Mexican restaurant. If u know u know. This is a preference to come eat here because it feels like home .

The atmosphere is friendly, the staff are welcoming and ms importantly the food is AMAZING. The…read moresalsa is addicting, the habenero taco was packed with flavor and El pastor tacos are everything you desire when it comes to taste. Martha was amazing and everything was absolutely perfect! I would recommend this to anyone who wants to leave with a belly full and tastebuds satisfied!

Watermelon Margarita was a 10/10. Martha and Eddie were so sweet. Amazing restaurant!read more

This is a MUST TRY whenever you find yourself in Tucson. The ambience and authentic chips and salsa…read moregreets you as you settle into their surprisingly large menu. No need to linger..,go straight for the queso birria chimichanga and thank me later. After all, THIS is where the chimichanga was originated! The service was attentive and polite and the owner is actively in the dining rooms to ensure stellar service. Can't go wrong. Give it a try!

We were in Tucson over the weekend and wanted to try some authentic Mexican food. El Charro kept…read morepopping up in our search, and since we love exploring historic places with a story, it seemed like the perfect choice. Located in downtown Tucson, this iconic restaurant is full of character and beautifully decorated. We visited on a Saturday around 1 PM without a reservation and were told there would be a wait since the place was packed. They only have air conditioning in the indoor dining areas and basement, not on the outdoor patio. Luckily, we were seated in the basement, which turned out to be perfect. The service was commendable truly some of the sweetest and most attentive service we've experienced in a long time. We started with freshly made chips and salsa, which were an instant hit. For drinks, we ordered the El Tamarindo, Mangopeno, and Monica's Cafetini. For food, we chose the Vegan Jackfruit Taquitos Trio and the Fresh Corn Tamale Platter, which came with a side of squash. The drinks were excellent, with the Mangopeno being my favorite. But the real star of the meal was the tamale platter. Oh my goodness it was absolutely delicious! Everyone at the table kept digging in and couldn't get enough. Even the squash side was so flavorful that we ordered an extra serving. The vegan jackfruit taquitos were a bit too deep-fried for our liking and didn't quite compare to the incredible tamales. To finish, we shared a caramel flan, which was the perfect sweet ending to the meal. The pricing was very reasonable, the service was exceptional, and the food was memorable. We will definitely be back again if only for those amazing tamales!

Me encantó la comida me encantó el ambiente la música, el servicio todo super rico…read moreLo recomiendo demasiado

Well, the price is more affordable, and the food is more in line with my taste. I suggest you come…read moreagain next time. The environment is more comfortable

We had an amazing first visit to Amelia's Mexican Kitchen on Oracle Rd. Alexa took such wonderful…read morecare of us. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely kind, and she made our whole experience feel welcoming from start to finish. The hosts were kind too. There was plenty of seating, a dedicated bar, TVs, and nice lighting. The patio has misters, which is perfect for this time of year. They offer booth and table seating, and the tables aren't packed too close together. With party members who have different mobility challenges, the spacing was great and made everything comfortable. The food was delicious. The complimentary bottomless chips and salsa were fresh and generous. If you order the horchata, it comes with free refills too, which is such a nice touch. My husband ordered 2 birria tacos with caldo and loved them. My father in law ordered 2 ground beef enchiladas with red sauce, and my mother in law ordered 2 plain ground beef tacos. I shared the ceviche with my dad, which was fresh and flavorful, and we each ordered one Quesabirria. It was so good! Dessert was perfect. We tried the flan and the chocolate flan. The chocolate flan was a moist Bundt-style chocolate cake with flan on top. Both were creamy, delicious, and enjoyed by all of us. Great service, great food, and Alexa truly made our first visit special. We'll definitely be back!

So many years in Tucson, and how did I miss Amelia's before?…read more The service was wonderful -- attentive, genuine, and kind. They have a great selection with plenty of options, even for the picky ones (aka me!). The prices are very reasonable, and the food is colorful, beautiful, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the noise level. It gets so loud that it's really difficult to have a meaningful conversation, which takes away a bit from the overall experience.

This is an interesting restaurant as it really doesn't seem like a Mexican restaurant from the…read moreinside, but they have fantastic food. We stopped in after hiking in Saguaro and we were seated immediately. Service was good throughout the meal and they were attentive. Chips and salsa and the guacamole was very tasty and flavorful and we tried a variety of tacos and gorditas, all of which were delicious. We also got 2 margarita flights and one was definitely enough between 2 people as they are full margaritas; they were very tasty and had unique flavors, so it's definitely a good idea to try some when you come here. This is a great restaurant and we'd definitely recommend coming here!

Sad to hear this place is leaving. I've had some amazing dinners here! Margaritas flights were…read moregreat and the Eggless Chili Poblano's were delicious!

We stopped here on our way home to Phoenix from Bisbee. We…read morewere looking for good places to go and this came up. It did not disappoint. My husband got the flat enchiladas, and I got the chile rellenos. The chips were good, the salsa was good and we thought it was a very quaint place. The server did a great job because a lot of us came in at once. We will definitely stop here again.

Service and ambiance were great. It was my first time…read morevisiting this place, I took some out of town friends since I have always heard good things about it. I was not impressed by the lack of flavor in the salsa that came with their "chips and salsa." It just tasted like watered down tomato. I ordered the green enchilada plate, and the green creamy sauce was also very lacking in flavor. I hardly ever reach for salt at a restaurant, but had to add salt to salsa and the enchiladas. If the chance comes up to try it again, I'll try other food. But I'm sad to say out-of-towners were disappointed. That's a first when taking people to try food in Tucson.