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    Rancho Rustico Restaurant

    3.8 (582 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Caterers
    Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Denise W.

    Stopped for a late lunch. Great special...2 potato tacos for $10.50 and it came with rice and beans. It was good, but it does need a sauce on it. The hubby got the super nachos at $9.60 a plate. They have Happy Hour every day so I also ordered a house margarita at $6.95. The place is big inside, plenty of seating. Hostess is right at the door ready to seat you and our waiter was quick and efficient.

    Arroz con Pollo
    Darryl N.

    I didn't realize I haven't rated this GREAT Far Southeast Mexican restaurant! I have been coming here for several years, it is also a go to place for my family to meet up. They are located at the NW corner of Old Vail Road/Mary Anne Cleveland and Houghton. Tight parking when busy, but they have handicap entrances and parking. I use this location not only for family gatherings, but also for catering. They are very friendly and prepare everything perfecto! They have a full bar with lots of drink specials, including early morning Mimosas and Bloody Mary. I love coming here for the Menudo and my wife loves the Pollo con Creme, The Chimis, Burros, and tacos are also amazing. They have lunch specials to order from as well. Most come with refried beans and rice, but you can ask for ranch beans. My family also LOVES their Mango Chicken Salad which is a great light fare, and can be a special order for catering. There is bar seating, open table, booths and outdoor seating as well, with TV's located in select areas. Great for groups. Restrooms are usually clean. Don't sit outside on summer days, but they try to cool with fans. Fills up for dinner so call for a reservation. They also have happy hours.

    Molcajete
    Christa M.

    Fast service, friendly staff, and yummy food! We had a late dinner here after we made it into town and it was still pretty busy on Friday night. We were seated right away and chips and salsa were dropped off as we were putting in our drink orders. I ordered the chicken flautas and my mom and sister shared the molcajete which came with shrimp, meat, and chicken. Everything was delicious and cooked well. It all had flavor and portions were great. The salsa was delicious and the sauce the molcajete had was so yummy. Will be back when in the area!

    Margarita
    Sam C.

    We were visiting Saguaro National Park and camping in the Tucson area when we found this restaurant on-line. My wife and I shared a Molcajete Trio for two. This dish comes with beef, chicken and shrimp. It was delicious! Our server Alan was very attentive. The host, and other staff also made us feel very welcomed. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her house "Original" margarita. We plan to return before we leave Tucson. Dine here and you won't be disappointed.

    JP P.

    If you find yourself this far Eastside , You will not be disappointed , service , presentation , flavor , they actually have spicy salsas upon request , vegan options , a vibe and more ! Yum

    Molcajete Marisos for one
    Jim S.

    Went here the other day and wanted to try something new. I ordered the Molcajete Marisos for one, a seafood dish. It is served in a VERY HOT volcanic dish. The liquid in the bowl bubbled for a long time. It was very tasty and filling. The seafood was cooked perfectly. It had a side of refried beans and rice. Our server was quick and attentive.

    Mango & Chicken Salad Full
    Stephanie L.

    I'm not usually a big "salad" person, but I can't resist Mexican food with mango. I ordered the Mango Chicken Salad and absolutely LOVED it! Flavorful and filling. My husband went with the chicken fajitas, and they came out SMOKING hot. I've never seen such an impressive sizzle! The service was friendly and proactive. I especially appreciated the little pitcher of salsa for easy refills--such a smart idea! Overall, a great spot! Clean, friendly, fast service, and delicious food. Highly recommend!

    Shrimp tacos
    Mike T.

    The Rancho Rustico was just the small local Mexican restaurant I was looking for last night. I'm in town just two night and a local recommended the restaurant. The staff are friendly, service was great, the food was delicious, and salsa had just the right amount of kick. I had the Seafood (shrimp) tacos and a Cadillac margarita.

    We stopped in as me and my family were traveling through. The food was really good! My parents loved the habanero chili. Also, our waiter Danny was very attentive. Very nice restaurant! Thank you

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    Cassandra A.

    Everything about this place deserves five stars across the board. The food is amazing, the staff are very welcoming/friendly, and the ambiance is perfect. It has a rustic/barn house look to it with plenty of seating ranging from table tops, bar stools, booths, and regular chair. They also have plenty of outside seating. They get you in, take your order, and the food is out in no time. They give you a lot of food for a reasonable price and offer happy hour deals on a daily. It's too bad we live in Phoenix because we would be here all the time. Would definitely make a trip from Phoenix to Tucson just for the food.

    Nothing
    Jr H.

    Only reason I come here is because I get invited. But if you have a choice don't come. I've always been skimmed on my food. For the price to food ratio is horrible. They can't even fill my burrito.

    Mini chimis
    Maiko K.

    From outside, it's a cute place with lots of parking spaces. Big space with a hip decor. The reason why I gave low rating was because the restaurant felt dirty. Floor was very messy (maybe they had a busy lunch and didn't have time to clean? - I walked in around 2-3ish) also the dessert menu was so sticky too. It just didn't feel clean overall. Food on the other hand was decent. I had mini chimis and they were surprisingly good. I've never had chimis before so I don't have anything to compare to though. Redried beans were okay. Definitely have had better before! As for guac, the flavor was good but I personally like my guac with more chunks of avocado. That's probably a personal preference.

    Combination plate: enchilada and taco
    Emy H.

    Pretty good food! My family and I came here as a celebration dinner and the service was great! The servers and everyone was so sweet to my children. The food we ordered came out in a timely manner and it tasted delicious. The meat had good flavor and so did the beans. if we are ever in this part of town will definitely come back!

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    This place is always my stop when I go to Tucson all ways good food and service. If you haven't stopped here it's worth the stop

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    Myra was our server and made our 1st. Time here a great experience !we will definitely be coming back

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    Great food and service. One of the better Mexican restaurants in Tucson. We love the tacos el pastor, molca jete and chicken molé.

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    Ground beef is very low grade. So much so it was runny. Queso was awful and runny. Not a good experience

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    La Frida Mexican Grill & Seafood - Delicious chocolate cake

    La Frida Mexican Grill & Seafood

    4.6(789 reviews)
    8.9 miDietz
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    The best Mexican restaurant ever in all Tucson, traditional, excellent service, perfect combination…read morebetween great and fresh food and presentation. Perfect environment, everything is really excellent

    Today was a delicious and delightful day. We live on the east side of town and often find it…read moredifficult to pick a restaurant that's not 45 minute away. My hubs suggested that we go to The Frida and see if we could get in. We drive over and guess what, we go lucky, must have been that everyone had a 4th of July hangover. We sat at the bar and couldn't be happier. Our server/bartender took great care of us, he offered us drinks, took our food order and made my hubby a really good Margarita, The Frida Margarita, he said it was bomb! I ordered a beer and it came with a chilled glass and lime wedge. We decided on the flautas and the mole enchiladas. Both fantastic, tasty and hearty! I got full with two enchiladas so I donated the third to my hubby, which he was super happy to eat. I have to say, the mole sauce was decadent and full of flavors. It really reminded me of my grandmas mole. It also left a delicious numbing (very slight) on my lips. Perfect balance of nutty, spicy, almost semi sweet goodness. Gorgeously prepared and looked almost too good to eat. Almost..... The place was full, we were still able to have a conversation. It was amazing. Will definitely be back to continue to enjoy the carefully curated menu. Everyone seemed happy and relaxed! This screams a great place to work and obviously enjoy. Well done La Frida! Well done!

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    Guadalajara Original Grill - Carne Asada Angelina

    Guadalajara Original Grill

    3.9(1.6k reviews)
    16.4 miMountain View
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    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.

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    El Charro Cafe

    El Charro Cafe

    3.6(2.5k reviews)
    15.1 mi
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    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!

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    Amelias Mexican Kitchen - 1 QUESABIRRIA WITH SOUP (juicy meat)

    Amelias Mexican Kitchen

    4.4(682 reviews)
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    Francisco as our server was attentive and provided excellent customer service…read more The food at Amelia's is TOP NOTCH. The chilaquiles were amazing and two people could share them the serving was so large. The carne asada omelette was cooked perfectly and seasoned so well. And can I tell you about the refried beans??? They. Are. Full. Of. Flavor. My husband who doesn't like refried beans said he would eat these every day. The interior is easy to move around in with artistic flair that makes you feel like you are dining in a high level establishment for a fraction of the cost. Everything is reasonably priced and tasted great.

    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!

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    Breakfast burritos at lunch time

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    La Yaquesita Mexican Cuisine - Mozzarella sticks

    La Yaquesita Mexican Cuisine

    4.6(108 reviews)
    14.8 miWest University
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    Delicious food with a very relaxed and inviting atmosphere. The service was excellent. Highly…read morerecommend the Jarritos Paloma, it's delicious! I stopped in for lunch and the food and drinks really hit the spot. I also love all the plants on the patio. It feels like eating at Abuelita's house.

    Overall, the service was good and the food tasted good, but the pricing didn't quite match the…read moreculinary experience for me. Honestly, I wish I could give Yaquesita a little more, maybe half a star more, because this place definitely has potential. Their flavors are good, but compared to similar restaurants the menu feels a bit overpriced. For a party of three we ended up paying around $100, which felt like a bit much for what we got. The restaurant itself is pretty small with only about 3-4 tables inside, but the patio is a decent size and has a cute vibe. It's actually a nice option on cooler days if you don't mind sitting outside. Some items were better than others. The wet-style burrito was delicious and definitely a highlight. The quesabirrias were good, however the birria felt more like fancier shredded beef. It was missing that rich, spicy, slightly acidic, earthy flavor that usually sets birria apart from barbacoa or traditional shredded beef dishes. The bowl was just okay and had lots of lettuce. It felt more like a salad with a bit of meat, rice, and beans. Honestly, Chipotle does bowls better, and that says a lot considering the price. The nachos were good, but I've had better. Seis Kitchen has amazing nachos to share. That said, it's definitely a place I'd come back to mainly out of convenience, not because one particular item on the menu won my heart. I really do hope they continue refining the menu because the flavors are there and this place could easily become a standout spot. Personally I just think at the total price of my ticket other restaurants should not even have room in my mind during my meal. If you're in the area and looking for a safe bet where everyone will probably find something they like, it's worth giving them a try.

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