Taqueria Porfis

Our food and drinks were amazing! The staff was so friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back!read more

Such a top-notch Mexican restaurant! It's the perfect spot for a date night, birthday or any other…read morecelebration. They really have it all: great food, good service, and an amazing atmosphere. The only downside is that they don't take reservations and parking is very limited. Since this spot is so popular, the wait for a table can easily be an hour or more. It's definitely worth the wait, but sometimes spending an hour waiting for a table just isn't ideal. I ordered the carne asada tacos, and they were delicious! We also ordered the churro ice cream cake, which was huge and definitely big enough to share with the whole table. Can't wait to come back!

Dining room

Chicharron steak appetizer ($16) 7/2026

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Delicious chocolate cake

Guadalajara Original Grill

3.9(1.6k reviews)

6.4 mi•Mountain View

This was my first time visiting a Guadalajara Grill in Tucson, and in years. I was overall quite…read morehappy with our experience. The interior is visually congested, not in a bad way but with lots of decor, seating, movement areas and etc. It makes a feeling of the space being busy and distracting. I prefer calmer spaces but it's not terrible. Service was prompt, frequent and wonderful. An older woman came by and asked how we wanted salsa and made us a bowl which was INCREDIBLE! So savory, spicy, fresh and left me wanting more. (You get a certain amount salsa and chips per person than you gotta pay). It was literally perfect. We weren't super hungry and wanted to share, to us the serving was more than enough for two. We enjoyed a house rocks margarita, grilled steak fajitas with rice and beans, sides of sour cream and guacamole and also some chips and salsa. It was all very well made, came out steaming and was very satisfying. The space felt cold to me, but seemed fine to all else. So just a note there if you run on the warmer side. I don't know if they do reservations, but I would imagine on some nights it would be a good idea seeing as they seem very busy.

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.

Inside

Table made salsa

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Table made salsa

Mi Nidito Restaurant

3.9(1.1k reviews)

1.4 mi

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 .

Inside

Birria (spiced Shredded Beef)

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Front

Amelias Mexican Kitchen

4.4(1.1k reviews)

7.7 mi

Food was excellent and our server Eddie was on point the whole time. We Will be back!read more

Eddy was great and food was good. We tried the combo plate, the birria ramen and enchiladas. All…read moregood!

Fried fish tacos, rice and refried beans.

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House Cabernet ($9)

El Charro Cafe

3.6(2.5k reviews)

3.0 mi

Great food, ambiance and service. We love this place. Found out this is the birthplace of the…read morechimichanga, had to try it out. Ian is our server, he's very knowledgeable of the menu. They have people walking around just refilling chips and salsa. You can't go wrong. One person mentioned the salsa was spicy ketchup. Couldn't be further from the truth. It is a bare bones salsa but tastes nothing like ketchup. We got the chimichanga app. Very tasty. We shared some chicken tortilla soup and an air dried beef platter. The beef was interesting. It's the only place in the US that is allowed to do this. Very busy place! But they take great care of their customers.

We have been there many times over the years and at some of there other locations as well…read more The wait is usually long and as the day goes on it gets longer. It is a very popular place. They have several different areas. Inside, outside courtyard and a patio. They didn't have enough employees to cover all the tables so the service was slow. Sadly this time the food was just very salty. No where near as good as the times we had been there in the past. Pass.

Steak burro

Beautiful setting of Mexican Folk Art

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Charro Street Tacos

Tumerico

4.8(1.5k reviews)

4.0 mi•Sam Hughes

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!

Dining area vibe

Chefs custom plate with two tacos, tamale and mole enchiladas

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Entrance

Amelias Mexican Kitchen

4.4(730 reviews)

9.1 mi

This was my first visit to Amelia's Mexican Kitchen, and it was a standout experience. What truly…read moreelevated the entire visit was the incredible service from Rodrigo. From the moment we sat down, he was attentive, friendly, and incredibly efficient, checking in so often (perhaps too often) to make sure we were taken care of. He made us feel welcomed right away and kept everything running smoothly throughout our meal. As for the food, the birria tacos were amazing, packed with rich, flavorful meat and served with a delicious consommé dip for dunking. Every bite was better than the last. With Rodrigo's outstanding service, combined with the great food, this was easily a five-star visit. If you go, do yourself a favor and ask for Rodrigo, he'll take great care of you!!

Overall the food was a little bit bland but decent…read more Food: (3/5) The tacos just tasted overwhelmingly like melted cheese. The meat was not tender or chewy, and it didn't really taste like anything. The rice and refried beans were in surprisingly small portions, and the jalapeno wasn't very spicy either. I would say that the portions are ok for the price. Service: (4/5) Our server was mostly attentive and gave us a few recommendations from the menu. Water refills were sparse and far between. Ambiance: (5/5) There were a lot of decorations on the wall, and the bathroom was kept clean and maintained well.

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)

2 QUESABIRRIAS W/RICE & BEANS, CALDO (Juice meat)

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Beef Tamales con Juevos with black beans

El Chinito Gordo

4.4(444 reviews)

5.4 mi

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!

Kahlo plates as decoration

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Drink menu

La Indita

4.4(226 reviews)

3.4 mi•West University

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.

Chips

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Our table looking pretty

La Yaquesita Mexican Cuisine

4.6(112 reviews)

3.3 mi•West University

Navigating 4th Ave is well worth it for a meal here. Great quality good service and cute decor.read more

Super fun place for great Sonoran dogs and tacos. We wanted to sit in their patio but Tucson is…read moreHOT! So we got take out for lunch and everything was amazing. Service was friendly and the food is good. Can't ask for more than that.

A glimpse of the decor

Sonora Hot Dogs and fries

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Brian S.

10

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12 years ago

This place has a small menu selection, I suppose they stick to what they know best! The restaurant originated from a small push cart in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico which is located a few blocks from the international border. The atmosphere is nothing special but the prices are super reasonable and the flavor of their food tastes exactly as it does in Mexico. If you'd like to taste some authentic Mexican "street" tacos without driving to Mexico, check them out. I recommend the tacos "al vapor". read more

Chuchi V.

61

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11 years ago

Ayer por la tarde pedí una orden para esta mañana. Me prometieron que estariá lista para las 8 de la mañana. Al llegar esta mañana a la 8 el negocio está cerrado. Marco y marco y nadie contesta. Que falta de comunicación, que mal servicio al cliente. Ahora no tengo el almuerzo que les prometi a mis empleados. read more

Jose E.

24

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6 years ago

Best tacos in Tucson are the Tacos al Vapor from this place. We used to eat at the taco truck in Nogales, Sonora as a kid and it was our favorite. I visit regularly since they opened in town and I am always recommending people to try it. read more

Yahaira Y.

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5

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8 years ago

I personally love this place. Very good customer service every time, very personable and the tacos al vapor are BOMB!

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