Finally had a chance to check out Victoria Cocina Mexicana and it definitely lived up to the hype! The restaurant is beautiful inside. Very clean with a really cool bar. One detail I loved was the collection of Mexico soccer jerseys on the wall. It was cool seeing the older jerseys from past World Cups. It gave the place a fun touch. The staff was incredibly welcoming and the food was amazing from start to finish. We started with the Mole Chips, which were delicious. The mole sauce was flavorful and the perfect way to kick off the meal. I ordered the entomatadas with scrambled eggs and they were great. Even though it was a hot day, I had to try their Chocolate Oaxaqueño since Oaxaca is famous for its chocolate and I'm glad I did. It was absolutely worth it. Everything was so good that I couldn't leave without dessert, so we ordered the Chocolate Tres Leches cake. It was the perfect ending to an amazing meal. Victoria Cocina Mexicana has officially earned a spot in my top five favorite restaurants in Tucson. I can't wait to come back and bring my friends and family so they can check it out too! read more

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I am so glad I finally tried this place! The restaurant is large, clean, well decorated and has a few big TVs so we were able to watch the FIFA (sound muted). Chips were crispy flour (vs corn) and the salsa was delicious, with good flavor and a hint of heat). I had the Huervos Guerreros. Amazing! The pork carnitas with tomatillo sauce put it over the top! I had this for lunch, not breakfast. #Winner! My sister had the Quesabirria Consome. She liked the consume (soupy dip), birtia meat, and the beans, but the taco shells were soggy from the lettuce and onion topping, which made it impossible to dip and wasn't quite on point. This seems to be a consistent issue with birria tacos around town. The horchata was fresh made but grainier than she preferred. Portions are generous, in some cases, splittable. There are do many menu items I want to try. Service was friendly and efficient. I will be back! read more

Can't believe this place doesn't have a waiting list for dinner! Awesome, delicious food from a nice menu of selections, but not overwhelmingly so. Ate the birria tacos and cannot remember having any better tacos than I had tonight. Excellent service from Fernando who was enthusiastic and super friendly. There is also an excellent bar with unique and enjoyable cocktails. I could go on-and-on, but you just need to get here and try it for yourself IF you like tasty, excellent food served in a modern, wonderful atmosphere. Don't walk, RUN here and bring a friend or two!! read more

Came for the World Cup game and had a great time getting to know the bar staff and patrons that are more like regulars. I was so impressed by the menu and can't wait to come back and try more. For this trip we only had drinks and appetizers, but everything was delicious. My margarita was spectacular. And the special event mini chimps with the guacamole were above and beyond. I'm coming back soon to experience breakfast. read more

Victoria Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Obsessed. A must visit. Great at accommodating vegan and gluten free; our staff was INSANELY kind - I have never had better service. I'd come back just for the staff. Fabulous menu with alcohol and nonalc drinks, various vegetarian items that can be vegan, easy to request corn tortillas for gluten free, and really delicious food. Massive servings, beautiful space. 10/10 will return read more

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It all started with a whim & a wish to not eat at home. That's my life lately. As usual, I consulted the Yelp-o-sphere & my personal 'Try 2son' Yelp collection of places I've been, duh, wanting to try. Looking for a nice sitdown Mexican dinner; somewhere we could go on said whim, without a reservation or getting dressed up. I've been meaning to try VC for ages and am so glad I did!! Our host was passionate in welcoming us and offered a choice of seating. We picked one under their massive, handpainted mural of 6 electric colored roosters! Cocky mood set. Our waiter's passion for their menu - from the origins of Oaxacan cuisine to the various sauces, sides & touches made Victoria Cocina special. He was everything! He & back of house were also attentive re: serious nut allergies. He didn't rush the meal, either. Ordered a Modelo & a housemade blackberry guava margarita filled with muddled & whole blackberries whose tartness elevated the sweetness of guava nectar & tequila. Served on the rocks. Memorable. Simple. Different. Complimentary freshly made chips were not the least bit oily, thin enough to not hurt the mouth, thick enough to hold the homemade, not chunky (yes!) salsa. Went down so well with our beverages. Onto the mains: the Red Snapper was fresh, perfectly cooked, excellent flavor & generously sized. A must try if you like fish. Came with a side of calabacitas - creamy & best we've had. The other main was a dish I loved ages ago, Chicken Enchiladas Suizas. I had given up on ordering at so many places because of the one note flavor & poor execution. Victoria Cocina's version renewed my love for this comfort dish! Sauce was delicately cheesy, freshly made & laid beautifully upon my 3 enchiladas. (My adult son is a Cheese Master so I know a good cheese sauce when I see one). You can tell from my photos this wasn't slapped together, or, worse, frozen & microwaved. Must add a rave about the toritillas, too! Heavenly tender & housemade. Of course they were. David Matias knows his stuff! Since we didn't order a starter we splurged on the calories for a twist on a creme brulee - key lime brulee. Guau! Citrus explosion, crisped sugar top, perfect creme served with tiny flowers of pomegranate seeds atop. Mouth-watering. TLDR: Two adjectives come to mind - Vibrant & Passionate. I believe you can taste food made with loving intention, served with care and seasoned with unexpected twists. Love just tastes good! January 11, 2026 at 7pmish. read more

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Victoria is my favorite Mexican establishment in the foothills area in an area that has an endless options! The food really just blew me away in depth of flavor in a cuisine that can have a level of predictability. The moles were incredibly delicious and I got the sweet potato flautas that were so tasty! Service was really great for our large group and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. The guac also was a big hit for the table. It's a beautiful restaurant that has a ton of parking so I really don't see anything to take away from Victoria. Can't wait to go again! read more

Food was great, huge menu, service was very slow and had to ask server to check on food twice. Ended up being a two hour dinner and the place wasn't full. Owner did take the time to come by twice and took drink orders, but the translation must've failed as the drinks didn't make it. They do have margaritas and do them in flights as well which is worth trying because you can design your own flight. read more

Go here! First, there's plenty of parking since it's located in a large shopping center. The inside is beautiful with the architecture behind the bar and colorful mural on the back wall. The owner is present in the dining room which is a good sign. The service was friendly and attentive. The chips and salsa brought to the table were a great start, the salsa was very flavorful. I ordered the quesabirria tacos with calabacitas and both items were some of the best I've had in town. The portion was very generous. The quesabirria was extremely flavorful and tender and the calabacitas were simple but full of flavor and not loaded with cheese. The owner was so nice and came by to ask how our meal was. I can honestly say this is one of the best Mexican restaurants in town. read more

Victoria Cocina Mexicana - Quesabirria tacos with calabacitas - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Wow, how have I not tried this place before? If you like Oaxacan Mexican food, this is your spot. Pro-tip= try the Oaxaca Old Fashion. It will blow you away! The woodsy mezcal and chocolate bitters make a perfect combination. We had several items including the snapper, tilapia, rellenos, and tortilla soup. All of it was incredible! The corn tortillas are made in house as well. read more

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Had an excellent dinner at this Oaxacan restaurant. Excellent chips, black bean dip and salsa to start - hard to not want to eat them all. I ordered the chicken mole enchiladas which came with healthy steamed rice and the enchiladas were packed full of white meat chicken - no cheese or rice fillers, the sauce was excellent and the whole meal was very filling. It was busy even on a late Wednesday just before closing - a testament to good food. read more

Victoria Cocina Mexicana - Chicken enchiladas with mole, great salsa and bean dip for the house made chips - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The essence of many cuisines is the sauce or for Mexican the mole. The sauce on my pork stuffed poblano was delicious. The service was pleasant if a truffle slow. The ambiance is comfy. One negative. Don't microwave such a good tortilla. The last thing such a good lunch needs is a gummy, inconsistently heated bread. read more

The service is poor. The mole was tasteless and the chicken was tough tasteless. The soups beef and posole was ok. We found the price expensive for the food portion, taste, and poor service. No i wouldn't go back nor recommend this place. read more

Enjoyed late lunch and was pleasantly welcomed by attentive staff. Chips and salsa served prior to our food order. Lunch arrived shortly and portions were plentiful and delicious. Dessert followed and we even had leftovers to enjoy later. Definitely worth a return visit! The location is nicely decorated with Mexican mural and conveniently located next to the Safeway supermarket which gave us the opportunity to walk off some of the calories... read more

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This local spot tucked in La Toscana Village has been open for just under a year and is already making a name for themselves! The curated menu with vibrant and fresh ingredients offers traditional Latin cuisine - complete with incredible mexcal and tequila cocktails. The margarita flight is an incredible deal and great way to try a variety of their unique recipes! The El Chapolin Colorado was also incredibly refreshing and unique with the skewer of chapolines (or grasshoppers)! We tried the Tlayuda Oaxaquena of course topped with chapolines, the Pollo (chicken) in mole, and flautas with the black beans. Everthing was portioned great and had such fresh amd cibrant flavor! For dessert we tried the churros. The sweet tomatillo sauce with the churros is magical and easy 10/10!! Matais and his super team- including his son, a budding pastry chef- are cranking out AMAZING authentic cuisine and is a must-try here in Tucson! read more

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Very disappointed after seeing the 4.5 rating. We had the queso fundido and it was nothing but an oily glob of cheese. Taco meat was dry and lacking in flavor. Even the beans were flavorless. Maybe an off day ? We were there at 5:30pm on a Sunday . Host was pleasant, server was also however skirt was inappropriately short for food service environment. Unfortunately, the manager or chef approached several other tables but not ours or we would not have posted a public review. read more

Victoria Cocina Mexicana - Queso fundido - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The chef is incredibly creative and cooks with care. Loved the Huevos Guerreros. Highly recommended. read more

Victoria Cocina Mexicana - Absolutely delicious breakfast. The chef created an amazing combination of flavors. Huevos Guerreros. - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We stopped by early on a Friday evening around 5:45pm. The restaurant, which is in the former China Phoenix spot, is spacious and open. The bar is charming and the murals on the walls brighten up the space. Our group of two adults and a 3.5 year old ordered the guacamole, chicken enchiladas suizas (which I shared with my daughter), and the Oaxacan tamale dish was the new on the menu. From a food standpoint, the guacamole was our favorite and quite good. The avocado was chunky and good quality, the guacamole was seasoned just right. Unfortunately, we didn't receive it until halfway through our meal because our server forgot about. I found the chicken enchiladas to have a strong flavor of fryer oil, which was a turn off. The salsa suiza is basically a creamy cheese sauce, that I figured my toddler would like. It's not a dish I normally order or would order again. Additionally, the side of rice was not warmed through. The top of was warm and the center was cold. My husband was neutral on this tamale order. From a service standpoint, our experience was very shaky. From what I could see, they did not to appear to be understaffed at the front of the house. I saw several bus staff on the floor in addition to a couple of servers, but somehow our service was quite slow to get our drinks plus a forgotten appetizer, which ended up being served halfway through the meal. For us, the food and slow service didn't leave us excited to return for another visit. read more

Tasty little Mexican place in a strip mall. Busy crowd on Sunday after church. Good Guacamole $12 for a Big Bowl and We split a Chimi which was large. Not a mini-Chimi. Lots of chicken and flavor. read more

Food was flavorful and delicious. I had the pollo enchiladas suizas which were creamy and scrumptious. My husband had a burro carne del rojo which he said had great flavor though he would have liked the red sauce over the top not just on the bottom. Chips were crispy and the salsa was devine. Waiter was friendly and service was quick. Loved the colorful mural on the wall. Small hole in the wall restaurant with excellent food. read more

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Very comfortable atmosphere as you enter. The chicken tacos were outstanding, so fresh tasting and the guacamole delicious! Chips and salsa tasted like they were freshly made. Service was good, not great. I had to initiate getting service, but it was a minor inconvenience compared to the best tasting Mexican food I've had in some time. Highly recommend. read more

Drop in with a friend on Sunday. I was so excited that I forgot to take pictures, though. I got the Chili Verde. It is Puerco El Chili Verde on the menu. It had to be the best I have ever had. Very flavorful without being too spicy hot, perfect. I also tried the Key Lime Creme Brulee. It was fine, but the lime was too strong and overpowered the Creme Brulee; you might like it. It has a simple decor, but very tastefully done and welcoming. The service was top-notch. The chef even came out a couple of times to check on us. This is a fantastic Mexican place. It is not the typical Sonoran style, which I love, but Cocinan--a nice change of pace. read more

Wow! Where to even start? This place really exceeded our expectations! Friendly staff to start. Then I had a spicy prickly pear margarita, which was uniquely awesome. The salsa was amazing! The quesabirilla tacos were pretty solid as well. I didn't catch our waitresses name, but she was great! We will be definitely be back! In a time where it would be easy to just be mediocre, it's clear this spot has chosen to master its offerings and it was such a gift to enjoy such a great meal! Thanks! read more

There is no shortage of Mexican restaurants in this town. So when this one opened up, naturally you have to ask, "what's makes this one so different?" The answer, a lot. Victoria is not just another Mexican restaurant. The chef, takes his culture and adds it to his dishes. With a professionally trained chef, Victoria offers more than just traditional Mexican food. They bring the flavor and atmosphere of Mexico in all they do. While this place is small now, probably cause it newer, I wouldn't be surprised if this place continues to grow and become a staple in this town. First, the service. I've visited a couple times and each time the service was awesome! Even when busy, the servers did a great job tending to the needs of the table. Even the chef came out and brought chips and whatever our table needed. Great friendly service. Second, the atmosphere. This place is a little small so during the dinner rush it can get busy and build a small wait time for a table. Great bar, and the place is very clean. Lastly was the food. I ordered the quesabirria tacos and they were great. For dessert I ordered the tres leches cake. Both were absolutely fantastic and I would highly recommend both! The tacos were flavorful, cheesy, and filling. It comes with three tacos and the dipping sauce really just added to the flavor. Other people at the table ordered different dishes and they loved them! The dessert was so good! Cake was super soft, flavorful, and well balanced with strawberries and whipped cream. This dessert didn't last long as our table ate it super quick! Prices are reasonable. All is all, this place is a great place to visit! If you're in the area, check this place out. You'll be glad you did! Cheers. read more

Great food, ample parking, stellar service, and wonderful ambiance. I've been here twice and both times, Rich (Richard) has been our server. He is so welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu. Drinks are fabulous, we love the blackberry guava margarita, highly recommend. Not too sweet and slightly sour YUMMMM! The ceviche is great and very refreshing!!! Their mole is TO DIE FOR, we got the chicken and rice with mole and WOWWWWW, soo good. I would love to come back and try other things on the menu. read more

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Dinner with family, what better place then Victoria cocina Mexicana. We were greeted right away and seated. The waiter Richard came to our table right away with chips and salsa and to take our drink order. The owner David came to our table to check on us. Our food came out perfect timing. The food? What can I say? It's perfect and So delicious! Authentic long laboured flavor . If you haven't tried Victoria Cocina Mexicana I highly recommended read more

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Amazing food. Amazing service. What more could one ask for these days? The restaurant was a wonderful open concept with bright colors, & felt very inviting. I loved the flautas & my husband enjoyed his birria tacos. I am excited to return & try a few more items. read more

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Amazing Mexican food!! It's tucked away in a shopping plaza but definitely an amazing culinary experience. Be warned if you get the drink el chapulin rojo, it comes with grilled grasshoppers but they are delicious if you want to be adventurous. Their chicken mole is so good!! Staff is very welcoming. The mural with marigolds and roosters is beautiful. read more

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So delicious! Such high quality food. Everything was so fresh. The salsa had a bite to it and was so tasty. We will definitely be back! read more

Victoria Cocina Mexicana - Enchiladas con pollo with salsa verde - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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As we were driving around, looking for a place to eat on our visit to Tucson, we pulled into the plaza that had Victoria Cocina Mexicana in it, and I loved the name obviously! So we decided to go in there for some breakfast and instantly up on walking in, I fell in love with the whole vibe it was Beautiful. They have an amazing mural unique decorations. The whole vibe in there is one of a kind truly its own. I love that they have a little bit of their backstory posted up in the front. They have a picture of Bobby Flay from the Food Network and the owner posted up, they came up with a signature meal HUEVOS RANCHEROS CON SALSA DE NOPALITOS, which I got! It was absolutely delicious. Amazing. Mouth watering good!! The chorizo burrito with potatoes was great too! The CAFE DE OLLA COFFEE is one of a kind as well! I had a sip of my husband and had to order my own! Their tea was amazing super refreshing! The owner is so sweet, he came out and talked with us which was a great experience, the waitress was so sweet and helpful! All in all when I'm in Tucson I'll be back for sure! Food was amazing, service was amazing and the restaurant in it self is one of a kind! A hidden gem in Tucson! A must try! read more

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We had dinner here on New Year's Eve and thought the restaurant had a really cute ambiance. Unfortunately, the complimentary salsa served with chips was way too spicy. For appetizers, we ordered tacos, but the carne asada and chicken were too plain. They lacked flavor and could have benefited from something as simple as lime wedges. For mains, we tried the Red Snapper and the Pezcado Europa, but neither was fully cooked. Since they're white fish, it was clear they were underdone, as they were still translucent instead of opaque. Since the restaurant was closing, we decided to send them back without reordering. I got the verde enchiladas to-go (ordered a mix of beef and chicken but only received chicken). They were tasty when reheated the next day, but the salsa on them was really spicy. Overall, while the setting was cute, we didn't love the food. read more

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We wanted to go to a new place and this had been on our radar for some time. When we entered, we were greeted by great customer service. It was already busy besides the bar area. I had the enchiladas shredded beef and chicken with red and white sauce. It did not disappoint. It was tender and flavorful. It also didn't leave me hungry. I had the old fashion. It was strong but slightly sweet. My hubby had the quesobirria and mole negro which he loved both. The atmosphere was laid back. Open space with nice wall designs. Very casual place. The chef walked around to check on everyone. The waitress was very friendly and attentive. I will be back. read more

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I'm excited to review Victoria Cocina Mexicana. We have been here now, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will find the restaurant in a strip mall on the southeast corner of Oracle Road and Ina. They have made lovely use of a relatively small space, including a full bar. I'm happy to say that dining here any time of the day has been great. The meals are impeccably plated and the food tastes like it's made with... At the risk of sounding sappy...there's nothing other way to describe the food, other than being made with love. The atmosphere is somehow casual and not casual at the same time...meaning you are treated well from the moment you walk in. My family is fortunate to live nearby, but it would be well worth a drive to dine here. Definitely recommend. read more

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This one's been on my list, and I had the chance to experience it with a friend tonight. It was cute inside, loved the decorations and different types of seating options. Chips came out warm and salsa was delish! Smooth and flavorful! I loved the cantaloup horchata with pecans and prickly pear syrup - it was super filling though! I had a nice sized piece of chicken and plenty of mole sauce with warm corn tortillas - the mole was good, there was a flavor it in that surprised me, and I couldn't put my finger on it? My friend also enjoyed her enchiladas and said they were full of flavor! The rice had great flavor, it was just slightly under-cooked. Service was top notch! We were checked on often and by several people. Great experience! read more

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I orderedp puerco chili rojo. The meat was tender but a bit dry so I asked for more sauce. The waitress brought a small bowl. The taste was definitely not Oaxacan style. The sauce had very little flavor. The dish came with rice and a very small salad. For $20 plus $3for the extra sauce the meal was barely enough. I do b oh my Gonot recommend this restaurant read more

I don't leave 5 star review lightly. Victoria earns a full 5 stars! In Tucson for a long weekend from Fort Worth. We both felt like Mexican and wanted something more than the usual. A search on Yelp found Victoria. We were quickly sold on existing Yelp reviews. We started with the chips and fresh salsa, a margarita for her and a Oaxaca Old Fashioned for me. The Margarita was amazing and flavorful - not overly sweet, not overly sour. The Old Fashioned, made with Mezcal can be summed up as delicious. She had the Chicken Enchiladas Mole, I had the Machaca Enchiladas Suizas. Flavor was fantastic, quality excellent. Our waiter was great. Checked on us regularly, not overbearing. Water glasses never empty. The staff exemplifies through service the passion the chef and owner is putting into the quality of the food and drink. A simple decor; emphasis placed on food and customer service as the experience. The restaurant was busy on this Friday night. A great sign. Don't think twice about trying... place Victoria at the top of your list! read more

This Mexican restaurant is nestled in the shopping plaza on Ina and Oracle. The interior aesthetic was cute with murals and neon signs. My Husband and I found that the food was a bit overpriced for how it tasted. We tried the Pollo En Mole Negro and Flautas de Pollo. Both weren't anything to write home about flavor wise. The Limonada Aqua Fresca was very refreshing and the kids burrito was huge! Our server wasn't enthusiastic but got the job done. I also noticed a few employees just sitting at the bar. I would like to come back and try their breakfast! read more

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Friends told us that they loved Victoria Cocina Mexicans and encouraged us to try it. We arrived an hour or so before the dinner rush, so no problem with getting seated. Our server brought us warm corn tortilla chips and salsa while we perused the menu. The salsa is flavorful with a bit of warmth to it, which we enjoyed. We selected lemon agua frescas, which had a perfect balance of sweet and tang. My partner ordered the nopalitos salad, which was served cold. The nopalitos come lightly dressed with onion, tomatoes, and cilantro. He would order this again. I selected Huevos rancheros with scrambled eggs. The Huevos were mixed with a slightly spicy sausage and topped with cheese on a corn tortilla and bean bed. When ordering, I missed that the sausage was mixed in. I separated it to the side for my partner to eat. The egg, cheese, beans, and sauce were flavorful though the sauce was a bit salty for me. The restaurant itself is light, bright, and spacious. Service was prompt and friendly. We'll go back. read more

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Wow, cute little restaurant in a strip mall shopping plaza! After being promptly seated they brought delicious fresh warm and crispy corn chips with salsa which had just the right amount of heat! I ordered the margarita flight which allows you to select any three margaritas on their menu! I ordered the prickly pear, the house margarita and the pints la verde margarita which is a spicy avocado margarita! All were very tasty, I preferred the spicy avocado margarita the most! Then I ordered the guacamole and a plate of three street tacos, one carnitas, one chicken and one machaca (beef with spices)! I preferred the machaca the most so when I return that would be my choice! There's so many things I want to try on this menu, so it will have to wait until my next visit to Oro Valley in Tucson, AZ! Oh and I did order to go the chocolate tres leches dessert! I'll update that after I try it tomorrow! read more

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Food and drinks were incredible! We started with the prickly pear, cantaloupe horchata which was light refreshing yet packed with flavor. The dragonfruit Shrimp ceviche was colorful and bursting with flavor on top of a fresh made tostada. The pollo mole negra was so rich in flavor that I didn't leave a drop of it on my plate! Really great people serving and owner was buzzing around making sure everything was up to par. Highly recommend read more

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