Diamond in the Rough. A must dining experience in Tuscon (a…read morefew times). Sydney is an amazing host and experience designer. Drinks, food, service, environment 5/5. Don't miss it.

Phenomenal! This place is so so special I almost don't want to say too much in my review to keep…read morethe element of surprise! But what I will share is this was the BEST place to spend our 10th wedding anniversary for a truly delightful dinner! We had the most charming and wonderful server. They all seem fantastic but we adored our lovely server! She was so helpful with any questions asked. So go knowing you will have incredible service! The food is Delicious! The sweet look and feeling of this place...instant love of this restaurant. It is important to make a reservation, so they can give you the time to enjoy everything Casa Madre offers! What a masterpiece of a restaurant!

Delicious food, with so many incredible vegan options, and as with many of the best restaurants in…read moreTucson, Wendy, the owner and chef is often available for a hug and a hello. Cozy and understated, there is nowhere like this in Tucson, the dishes are so satisfying and with generous portions, which often allow you to have a delicious snack for later. The service is always friendly and welcoming, and you will leave feeling satisfied in body and spirit alike!

We've had Tumerico on our Tucson must-try list for quite some time, and we finally made it--and…read moreWOW, it absolutely lived up to the hype! The Cuban tacos, Al Pastor tacos, and tamales were all exceptional. Everything was packed with incredible flavor, perfectly prepared, and genuinely memorable. Every dish felt creative, fresh, and made with real care. Tumerico is easily one of the best vegetarian restaurants we've ever experienced--and honestly, some of the best Mexican food we've had, vegetarian or not. You definitely don't need to be vegetarian to love this place. Tumerico has officially earned a spot on our Tucson must-visit list. We'll absolutely be back every time we're in town. Highly recommended!

They reopened up derived new management.. this was our 3rd time there. They have daily specials,…read morewhich is a pretty good price, $7.95 for a plate, ice-tea and soup. Todays (Friday)special, they had Carne Asada with rice n beans, fried fish plate and 2 chicken enchiladas with rice n beans, all come with tea n soup. We both had the Carne asada plate but they let me substitute my rice n beans for a salad. Steak was pretty good. I think their specials are different everyday. So for the most part it was good all around. Oh service was good n attentive.

Chile rellenos in the Tucson Area rated according to the Homeland Security Advisory System with…read morethree word descriptors. El Dorado: not really memorable. Blue See photos.

Had the BEST experience here on Friday night! First off, our server Gabby is a gem and was beyond…read moreexceptional, knowledgeable about the menu and cheerful! Loved the vibe and views too! It was our first time...and how have we gone so long not trying this amazing restaurant?!? The food is spectacular...EVERYTHING was magical. They make a great prickly pear margarita but the muddled strawberry Caipirinha was my favorite. Wow! We enjoyed the steak empanadas and bacon wrapped chorizo stuffed dates for our appetizers. Get those dates! I admit I was skeptical but so glad I tried them! Had never had paella before but the Mar y Tierra was HUGE and just DIVINE! We got 4 portions out of it! The Crème brûlée was a beautiful conclusion to a fantastic experience Highly Recommended...you won't be disappointed. So glad we got out of our box and tried something new. Can't wait to come back!

This review is loooong overdue but it's about time I wrote it! Contigo Latin Kitchen is the perfect…read morespot for a celebration or an upscale, delicious dinner. The food was amazing and the service was top-tier. Our waiter was friendly, funny, and great. We had the best dinner here during our trip to Tucson. First off, the whole menu sounds incredible but you just can't go wrong. We picked the following tapas: LAS FAVORITAS (Dates stuffed with Spanish chorizo, wrapped in smoked pork) PULPO FERIA (Octopus, fingerlings, chili oil, parsley, chimichurri and greens) TOREADOS (Seared shishito peppers, lemon, herbs, chicharrón) ALCACHOFAS (Grilled artichokes, goat cheese, orange zest, and mint) And for the paella: MARISCOS Grilled squid, prawns, mussels, clams, and saffron For dessert, we got the tres leches. The cake was so soft and drenched in delicious cream. I'm really not kidding when I say everything we got was delightful. I can't pick a favorite, get them all! I will say though that the paella was a star of the night and was filled with so much saffron and seafood so don't miss out on it!

Started by being welcomed and sat in a manner that felt like I was almost expected. Denae was…read moreincredible! She was quick to the table, introduced herself, and offered a beer sample and great recommendations for food right off the bat. The menu is ideal with selections while staying manageable to ensure quality. Ordered the Enchiladas with carnitas. The food came out fast and the presentation was excellent. Everything was delicious and seasoned perfectly. If you're in downtown Tucson, this is a great spot for dinner and a drink.

We needed a little snack after having some beers and really wanted something cheesy. I searched…read morenearby restaurants for quesadillas since Tucson is known for them, and Chela's had the highest rating. The restaurant is large with great Mexican decor. We sat at the bar and received great service from the bartender. We ordered queso fresco and a crispy tortilla topped with cheese and birria. Both were very cheesy and delicious.

Excellent delicious arepas. I cant wait for him yo have a restaurant because I only thing was that…read morewe didn't want to eat them in the car but eat them right away because we were very hungry from having just arrived to Memphis and it started to rain. I liked that the arepas were freshly made and there was plenty of flavor and the gilling was plenty. I encourage support for people wanting to start their small family restaurant.

If you're looking for Venezuelan style arepas, you must check out this food truck. I've visited a…read morecouple times when I've seen the truck at various events, the most recent being the gem show. Each time, the arepa has been fabulous! Venezuelan style tends to be a drier corn cake split open and stuffed full of juicy, flavorful meat. Last time I got the chicken arepa and it was super stuffed and so delicious. Next time I see it, I want to try the cachapas which seems to be similar to Cuban style arepas wish a softer corn masa, stuffed with cheese and grilled. As a person from the east coast who regularly had different cuisines from Central and South American countries, Ricuras is one of only a few options that I've found in Tucson. Definitely find them and support so they stay around for a long time!

Coming into Tesora, my son and I were admittedly a little nervous because we had saw the Yelp…read moreratings averaging out to 3.7. Reading through one of the three-point reviews, we decided to take a shot anyway since it was only marked down two points for some issues with the server. So in we go. We are in a Friday around 1:00 PM. Just after the lunch rush expect expecting there to be pretty far tables. More people receded than I expected in a large room had a private party going on as well. The place is actually quite beautiful with wonderful color schemes aren't very comfortable chairs and tables sit around. The hostess, who I believe her name was Angelina was incredibly polite, energetic and helpful. Got a seated got us water got us chips and salsa while our server Jackie was finishing up her tables in the private party to come out to us. Jackie was quick, efficient, friendly, and checked on us as often as we needed to, which wasn't much From a food perspective, we got the lunch specials for Gorditas and I tried the combo with a corn, tamale chicken enchilada, and Carne Asada taco. The presentations were simply stunning, but more than that they were functional. All of the flavors mixed in created some exceptional dishes. I have honestly never had a corn tamale as good as that one and I've lived here most of my life. The chicken enchilada was so incredibly well seasoned with just enough cheese on top to add a little extra punch along with the Crema, and all the other flavors. Tortilla bread was perfectly balanced with the meat, tasting so good you didn't eat any of the toppings. But the toppings turned it into one heck of an adventure of flavor. Yes I know. I'm waxing a little philosophically here, but the food really did impress the hell out of us. Service was great, food was great, presentation was great, environment is great we recommend coming here and we will be back. Price wise for an upscale Mexican restaurant this one's right in line around $16-$20 a plate foremost dishes. Of course you can spend more, of course you can spend less. I would have added a picture of the food, but at this point, all we have is empty plates and I didn't think that would do any of you any good.

I dropped in here yesterday for an early dinner by myself. I ordered the Pineapple Adobada Burrito…read more($18). It came with a bunch of sides: rice, refried beans, green salsa, guacamole, a grilled jalapeno and slaw, plus complimentary corn chips and red salsa. The beans and rice were perfunctory, but with the addition of salsa and bits of jalapeno they were OK. The burrito itself was large and had plenty of pork, though I didn't care for the marinade. The two salsas were good. All in all, it was just OK. The ambiance is nice and service was fine.

I stopped in a while back when I was in Tucson. I absolutely loved everything about my experience…read moreat Villa Peru. The food was amazing in every way. Excellent presentation and taste. The staff was amazing! I had been told to ask for the bartender named Gabe, he wasn't there the night I went. I sat at the bar which is in the back. I enjoyed being out of the way and having a nice chat with the lady who was bartending. If you're ever in Tucson be sure to stop in this place!

What a delight! Had their version of an Old Fashioned and it was simply delicious. They make their…read moreown infused "simple syrup". What a treat. They serve banana chips and a "puffed" corn to start. The sauce or salsa that was served with it was a dream! I wanted a jar of that. Had ceviche. Wow. We ordered it medium spicy and just special. I had the sea bass with scallops on quinoa. The flavors were fabulous. Thought the sea bass was a little tough. I had not seen a thin cut like that before. However in all...I enjoyed the dish. Looking forward to another visit!

This was my first time trying Indian food and Bombolé completely impressed me. The Indian-Latin…read morefusion flavors were incredible and everything tasted fresh and well balanced. The staff was amazing, so friendly and helpful, answering all my questions and making great recommendations. I ordered everything they suggested and they were absolutely right. The cilantro lime sauce is a must try, it really is the cherry on top. I usually don't like lemonades, but the carrot and mango lemonade was surprisingly delicious. The basmati rice was perfectly cooked, fluffy and flavorful, and the black beans were so good. The empanadas were amazing, especially the paneer. The ambiance was welcoming, clean, and cute. Such a great first experience, I'll definitely be back.

Stoped for lunch and it was decent. Kinda expensive but always open to trying new cuisine. I love…read moreIndian food so this was decent. Arrive was quick. Ambience was causal. Overall will go back and try different items.

A must‑try spot in Tucson. You get this great blend of Sonoran flavors, Cuban food, and homestyle…read morecooked plates with big portions -- perfect if you're craving something authentic. The staff is super friendly, and they have tons of options, including lots of vegan and vegetarian dishes. We learned their sister restaurant is Tumerico, a vegan spot in the Sam Hughes neighborhood. They've got Mexican grab‑and‑go drinks from the fridge, agua frescas, and cafés. One of my favorite parts is that they offer a free soup for everyone -- you can serve yourself while you wait for your food. It's fast‑casual with generous plates that are easy to split or take home. There's also a great self‑serve salsa bar with amazing crema. We ordered the chicken ranchero plate and the Sonoran barbacoa plate. Both came with sides and tortillas, and everything tasted like a meal you'd get at your grandmother's house -- comforting, friendly, plenty of food, and full of love.

Really not feeling it. Pretty expensive; a latte plus duck mole chilaquiles was over $30. The…read morechilaquiles were overly sweet yet very bland, I didn't read the mole flavor outside of the sugary taste. I tried adding some salsas from the salsa bar, but they were too watery to help much. The side salad also had a very sweet glaze, a bad pairing that made the meal feel like a heavy dessert. Portion was large and the duck was freshly shredded off the bone. Eggs were perfectly cooked. They accidentally gave me a sweet horchata latte instead of a regular, but it was good. The staff were very nice.