The Most Scrumptious Mexican in Tucson

Lulus Taco Shop

★★★★☆ 3.6 (378) • $$

"The amount of times of driving by Lulus and not going in could be regrettable. Today I finally went I , I order a breakfast burrito and a cold brew horchata. Let me say it was delicious and reminded me of home. I have not found a place that can even compare to burritos in New Mexico but this is one of them! If you are near by I recommend just going and trying it. The service was excellent and efficient. The staff are super kind and welcoming, and even are willing to help you decide what you would like to get. The ambiance is great too, I brought my computer to get something's done and it was a productive morning. Highly would recommend the breakfast burrito and the caramel cold brew horchata. Amazing place!"

Nico's Mexican Food

★★★★☆ 3.6 (58) • $

"Every time I come and order here they are always so friendly I appreciate that so much! Cute lil small place.There's usually not a lot of people at this location so wait times for food is fairly quickly and the food comes out great. I ordered a horchata too and it was so yummy. Never a miss at this Nico's always a hit!"

Carnitas La Yoca

★★★★☆ 4.3 (70) • $

"This is a Carnitas restaurant Where you can dine in or take away. But no deli. So you could get 2 lbs carnitas for a dinner. Closed on Tuesdays. Right across from the VA Hospital. Maybe next time."

Takomaki

★★★★★ 4.6 (73) • $$

"The best flavored and FRESH taco experience in town. Sit down or take out. You cannot go wrong with the chicken or carne asada tacos. Two is plenty for these cooks fill'em up. I have NO clue how the sushi side is... I hear it's just as fresh and good... the place is semi small. Eight 4x seaters in all. Plus two tables outside, and a few bar seats. It can get loud in here for conversations echo in small spaces. Love the energy of the crew. Taco Tuesday is always a very fast paced day.... So expect some delays with seating and food... Imagine that. Cheers and best wishes to my girl CeCe as she's moving... bummer! Do great!!"

Sushison Tucson

★★★★☆ 3.8 (12)

"I hate that I love it. I knew I shouldn't go because I'd get hooked. It's just like the sushi from Hermosillo"

Mariscos El Bochas

★★★☆☆ 3 (27)

"This place is tucked away next to an ups and a 99 cent store. I absolutely can say once I opened the doors I was transported to a cute botanical garden. The vibe here is so adorable and fun, the servers are sweet and personable. The drinks are beautifully crafted and presented. The food is fantastic and everything tasted scrumptious. I'd come back again, and again!"

Hidalgo Mexican Food

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (39) • $

"The choices they have are diverse and tasty. The 3 street tacos combo meal was a pretty good deal and tasted great. There are so many meats to choose from as well. On weekdays, many of the tacos are $1.00. That's stellar. The horchata they have also tasted great. I'd definitely get it again. Lastly, the chicken verde tamale was a bit small and on the drier side for my taste. I did however love the salsas and used them with all of the food items today. The employees were also really nice and helpful. I highly recommend."

The Neighborhood Bar DWTN

★★★★☆ 3.8 (85) • $$

"Just an update to my review. I just got wings for lunch, and they informed me that they reduced the 10 for $10 menu because they could not get several items done in ten minutes. The items are still available, but cost more and will take more time.The remaining items on the lunch $10 menu are Chicken Tortilla Soup, Wings and fries, Chicken Tenders and Fries, Burger Bowl and Hood Nachos.(Hope it wasn't my review that pushed the burger, tacos and burro off the menu)"

Frausto’s  Street Tacos

★★★★★ 4.8 (61) • $

"We were looking for authentic Mexican and found it along side the road! Amazing tacos. Fresh ingredients and generous portions."

Tio Bens Mexican Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (27)

"Great Atmosphere, great food and family-owned and operated! There's not much to say but very good things! ‍‍‍ #familybusiness #foodie #yum"

Charquitas Mexican Food Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (23)

"I was introduce to this place by a very good friend of mine after a few white claws at a local bar. At first glance it looks like a typical Burrito shop with flashing lights on the windows.The place is very out dated with chairs and tables from what looks like the 90's. It's well lit with super bright white LED lights to make sure you see what you're eating as well as taking really good photos of the food.The order:I was told by the cashier to get the El bandido as it was her favorite burrito! At 1st bite it had a weird sweet savory taste which got better towards the middle with the help of the green chili Reno, sour cream and Picco de Gallo. The tortilla was super soft and delicious. We also shared a taco which consist of tripa, cabeza, lengua and some greens on top - not a big fan of cabeza but this was really tasty - highly recommend.Overall:For a burrito shop this place takes 1st place in my books. Super friendly service with great recommendations and tasty burritos with delicious ingredients. The price was on point. Will be back(on cheat day).KCYE Don"

Jalapeño Buck's

★★★★☆ 4.4 (721)

"I ate the Buck out of this place, it's so Bucking good!!! It's definitely my new Buck Buddy...love it!I'm of the belief that you can make anything into a burrito...it's my favorite food group. Love so many things about this spot...the location, the storefront, outdoor seating only, smoky bbq smells, the burritos are phenomenal, the people are super friendly, everything! I went with the brisket, egg and cheese burrito and added refried beans to it. Loved every bite and was sad when it was gone. But I'll hit this again....but I'll probably wait a few days so I don't seem desperate. On a scale of 1 to 10, I love this place!"

Poncho's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (115) • $

"This spot has the best burritos and combo plates. Their breakfast burritos are big and hearty. I usually get the red chili combo and it is always a big and delicious plate. The gurl at the front that takes orders is always quick and helpful. Every time I e come here the service is amazing and the food comes out fast and yummy. And the flour tortillas are so good. Props to Poncho's."

Chickenuevo

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (64) • $

"The chicken is very flavorful and I really enjoyed it. It is better than Pollo Loco's chicken. The rice and beans were OK, too. The chicken is a result of the originator's own recipe. The chicken is marinated and then grilled. It comes out moist and tender and flavorful.This location is fairly big with lots of tables. It has a nice eating area with panoramic windows if you want to view the Valencia traffic. ;)The server was meh, you could tell she was "just working there" and that's about it. However, an Esmeralda was working the drive-through and sometimes the counter and listening to her wait on customers was a delight. I had to get a refill on my horchata and she was just cheery and positive.If you want a good alternative to fast food chains, try this local chain for a variety on your menu. It's one of the better chicken places in town.This is basically "just around the corner" for me and it is very convenient. Over the last eight years, this has been my go-to place for all of my Amazon returns. The employees are friendly. Decent hours that are convenient. We've even sent a few packages on our own. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money.4* = Outstanding. Tucson-top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business.3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it.2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money.1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!"

El Zarape

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (45) • $

"On our recent trip to Nogales we looked for the restaurant where we ate on our last visit but, unfortunately it was closed. So just down the street we found this place and it turned out to be a good find. We arrived after the lunch crowd left so we had no trouble finding a comfortable booth. Our server came right away and took our drink order. She was back quickly to take our food order. We decided to order two combinations and then share. I ordered the chile relleno, taco dorado and enchilada. My wife got the chimichanga, gordita, and quesadilla. Both were served with a nice portion of rice, a salad and a hot homemade salsa. We shared and both had enough to satisfy our hunger. Everything was delicious and the hot salsa added enough spice to give it a great flavor. If you like authentic Mexican food rather than the pretend Tex-Mex this is a great place to eat. We will return for sure soon and hope they do not close in the meantime."

Nicos Mexican Food

★★★★☆ 3.7 (128) • $$

"Yes! it's a dive.Yes, it's in the middle of nowhere.Yes, I really enjoyed my breakfast burrito!I'm one of those people who usually order off the menu. On my way out to West New Mexico(Tucson). I stopped off and ordered a Pork Chili Verde and eggs burrito. This is something I always ordered no matter where I go for breakfast. Something I grew up in the real Arizona(Phoenix Area) with my grandmother. Yes, she was from New Mexico! Nico's had no problem with the order. They were very nice, and prices were very decent. It's always a hit or miss with the Chili Verde, and Nico's was a hit. I like it with a nice kick, and theirs gave me a kick. I only went through the drive through, and it was pretty fast. When I come back in the area, I'll make sure I'll stop by again."

Taco Bell

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (60) • $

"I had a very complicated order and they got everything right and double checked it for me. Fantastic employees!"

El Salsita

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (46) • $

"Went through the drive through last Sunday, it took so long the guy in front of me shut off his truck while he waited. Once I got up to the window I could see why, they were packed! We got 2 chicken chimichanga plates to go. They. Were. Phenomenal. First off they were huge. Gargantuan. And oh so amazingly crispy on the outside. Topped with dollops of sour cream and guacamole like a crown on a large, crispy, golden baby. After taking a few bites, I got a taste of the chicken on its own and man that was the best chicken I've had at a Mexican place. They did not skimp on the beans and rice and they paired so well with that crunchy-shelled blimp of a chimichanga. After eating the entire thing and literally licking the plate clean I can confidently say they have the best chimichangas I've had in the valley so far. I can't speak for anything else on the menu but if you have a hankering for a beautifully crispy outside, wonderfully flavorful inside, chicken infused, absolute brick of delicious flavor, try the pollo chimi. You'll thank me after you wake up from your food coma."

El Pollo Loco

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (92) • $

"Had a power bowl, it was great. Flavorful and filling. No dead or nasty salad pieces all were crispy and green. Quick and friendly service, ate in and the dinning area was clean."

El Gordo Mexican Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (83) • $$

"The quesabirria tacos are delicious. 5 Stars for good tacos, and rating based on expectations and flavor. Exceeded expectations (in a gas station) and flavor was on point. This is perfect for takeout.This spot is surprising as it's in a shell gas station, but this is a legit place with good food. It was good enough that I want to go back and try more things. The quesabirria was good enough that I might not stray away from it to try something new. This is a good takeout spot since they're fast and good and in a gas station. There are two tables if you want to sit inside the gas station and eat. It was takeout for me."

Rita's Burritos

★★★★☆ 4.4 (516) • $

"Lots of parking, fast friendly service, good burritos.... There is no seating inside so expect to get your burritos to go. Place is clean and we were greeted when we walked in. The burritos are smaller and a lil cheaper than burritos you get at other fast food burrito places like Filiberto's, Los favoritos burritos, etc. They're not tiny but the perfect size for people like me and my kids who don't have huge appetites. Good variety of tacos as well as some sides of corn, quesadillas and beans n cheese. They also have a couple healthy wrap options (turkey and bacon with egg whites) which not sure why you would get a wrap at a burrito place. But I guess if you have a friend come along and they don't like burritos? Lols I got the mole - shredded chicken cooked in sweet & spicy chocolate adobado sauce. I love mole and this was pretty food. But I realized I prefer eating this with rice and eggs instead of in a tortilla. Flour tortilla was yummy and homemade. My kids had the bacon and hash burrito, ate it all up so they def liked it. I didn't get a bite, selfish kids! Jk"

Ateasecookz

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"Yummy yum yum! Always hot and fresh with delicious salsa options. I loved the mushroom and spinach veggie taco but the star is the birria! They are so friendly and the food was fast- next time I'm gonna try their Pizzadilla"

Tortillas Mi Pueblito

★★★★☆ 4.4 (32) • $

"Five Stars! Housholder Family Saunterers Approved!One of the fun things about segment hiking the Arizona Trail in bits and pieces is knowing you will be coming back to delicious places like Mi Pueblito's Mexican/American Restaurant and Tortilla Factory located in Mammoth, Arizona!Karolien and Bryce enjoyed a marinated and grilled chicken, bacon and guacamole cheese sandwich while Ben and I jumped all over the Carne Asada burro with rice and beans. Bianka had a giant bean burrito with some of mom's French fries before the family hiked a small portion of the Arizona Trail Passage 14: The Black Hills, which was accessible north of Mammoth, via the Gapgage Wash backroad.After our hike we stopped quickly back in (before they closed at 8PM on a Saturday night) to use their spotless restrooms and left with a twelve pack of freshly made giant tortillas and for desert enjoyed trying the tasty apple empanadas... a yummy way to cap a super fun outing!"

Trocadero Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (32)

"Why aren't you having breakfast here! Sat morning 10 am is a crazy time to go out for breakfast everything is so busy. They're never seems to be await here which is crazy because The food is wonderful the service friendly and polite. Good music in the background too. And it's right next to trader Joe's which are going to anyway. Why wouldn't you be here?"

Gentle Ben’s

★★★★☆ 3.5 (493) • $$

"Honestly Gentle Ben's surprised me. Great pregame and post game spot! We got a resy for 15 online a few days before the ASU UofA game and got in with no issues. The food was also good give. How busy they were! Potato skins were fire. Guac was mostly one big avo chunk lol but it was still good. If you wanna get ROWDY-- order a round of Ben's bombs!!! TOO FUN!!!"

El Coronado

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (176) • $$

"We visited El Coronado to celebrate my grandpa's 94th birthday, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The service was fantastic--our waitress was incredibly kind and attentive, especially after learning it was my grandpa's special day. Her warmth truly made the evening feel more personal and enjoyable.The atmosphere was clean and welcoming, and while the restaurant wasn't very busy, the wait time for our food was noticeably long. With a party of 11, I understand it can be challenging, but the food came out very sporadically. Some of us had finished eating before others even received their plates, which was disappointing.As for the food, most of it was tasty, but the shrimp enchiladas were lacking sauce and cheese on the inside, which was unexpected. Despite these hiccups, I'd still consider giving El Coronado another try, especially with a smaller group.If I find myself back in town (we drove in from Phoenix), I'd stop by again."

Chuyito's Hot Dogs

★★★★☆ 4 (17)

"Passing through the area and wanted some authentic Sonoran hot dogs and tacos. This place was absolutely delicious. I couldn't have asked for better. The food was flavorful. The service was prompt and friendly. The whole experience was great. I would love to come back if I'm ever in the area again."

Tacos y Hotdogs El Giro

★★★★★ 4.6 (18)

"Randomly found this place on the map, not realizing it was a food truck! Ordered Sonoran dogs, El Giro burritos, and a breakfast burrito. Everything is made to order, so it takes a bit longer to get but everything was delicious and tasted fresh. The salsa was a good level of spicy!Cash only, but there is a Walgreens nearby to get cash at."

Aqui Con El Nene

★★★★☆ 4.4 (462) • $

"Food from Obegrón, Sonora, Mexico.Street food you likely haven't had before.I enjoyed the PAPANCHAS a perfectly prepared baked potato that is buttered before being loaded with carne asada/mushroom/cheese blend.I also enjoyed the best Sonoran hot dog of the 4 that I've tried on different trips to Tucson. Recommended by Eater.com"

Casa Del Rio

★★★☆☆ 3 (216) • $$

"Reccomended by a friend who liked red Chile which was harder to find in a couple closer lunch restaurants.In small strip mall e of Pantano n of 22nd street n or food truck gathering place in old gas station on 22nd street . Large parking lot easy access . Large restaurant with 2 separate dining areas many booths and separate bar area .Large menu and lunch specials . Menu on line seems to have the same offerings and prices for both lunch and dinner . I tried the red Chile chimichanga enchilada style extra charge and beans and rice extra charge also . Good looking presentation with large cubes of red Chile . The enchilada style worth the charge smothered with enchilada sauce cheese and surrounded with extra cheese , guacamole, and sour cream . The salsa was good not hot and different looking chips but fresh .Only one salsa cup to share and no side dish so had to " double dip" chips. Should have asked for side plates in retrospect. Service was good and the the restaurant seemed very clean. It reminded me of of a popular Mexican American restaurant in Globe Az populat local place . With so many great Mexican food choices in Tucson this was a first for me . Left satisfied."

Karamelo King

★★★★☆ 4.4 (104) • $

"I kid you not, I drove from Gilbert, AZ to Tucson just to try this place out! My cousin told me how she absolutely LOVED it.With that being said I went right when they opened, don't think they were ready for me yet but that's okay. lol Dining room area was super clean. Owners were super friendly and nice. I ordered 3 carne asada, 1 Pollo, 1 adobada, 1 Birria, 1 cabeza, 1 meat quesadilla, 1 karamelo King and a Sonora Hotdog. Only three items weren't mine. HahAll the tacos were fantastic, flavorful and juicy not over cooked meat. The only thing I was sad about was that it was all so juicy that my tortillas were all soggy. Eventhough I only drove five minutes away to eat at my boyfriends place. But maybe if I sat there and ate, it wouldn't have happened. The Karamelo was delicious, I've never had a quesadilla that had beans, onions and avocado in it. So many flavors going on! Sonora Hotdog was said to be some of the best so I ordered as is, eventhough I typically don't like mustard. But where ever they get their hotdog and buns from, the salty and the sweet along with the mustard and everything else meld so well together I was in awe. It was wonderful!Their little salsa bar was fantastic too, everything was fresh and sauces were yum!I honestly didn't think I would spend $68 with tip, but I did and I have no regrets at all.Everything I didn't finish I drove back to Gilbert with me and ate it on the way home. Lol"

Nico's Mexican Food

★★★★☆ 4.2 (37) • $

"FANTASTIC Mexican fare. This Nico's is a couple minutes away from the I-10 but its not too far and most definitely worth it. We webt around 8pm so it was very dark and very quiet. There were a couple cars in line at the drive-thru but no one dining inside. For less than $20 my husband and I had a delicious feast;3 rolled shredded beef tacos topped with guacamole and melted shredded cheese3 ground beef folded tacos2 sides of beans with cheese1 large (aka humungous diet Coke)And 1 large Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus sweet tea)The man behind the counter was super cool and very nice. We chatted a bit about our journey to Arizona and he was kind enough to offer us some free pickled veggies....which were delicious!The crispy tacos were insanely good as was the Agua Fresca de Jamaica. The beans and cheese had perfect texture. If we are ever in Eloy, Arizona again (which we sure hope to be!) we will, without a doubt, come to eat at this Nico's. Heading Westbound on the I-10, get off at exit 208. Safe journey to everyone. Eat tacos."

Monster Sonoran Hot Dogs

★★★★☆ 3.7 (42)

"This place is located inside the shared space of American Eat Co. as I walked in I saw a table with some amazing looking tots. I asked where they got it and they said Monster Sonoran Hot Dogs. I ordered the monster tots, my friend ordered the monster fries and Arizona Twinkie. The food was fresh and tasty. I will be back!"

Viva Burrito

★☆☆☆☆ 1.3 (17)

"Not bad. Seeing all of the one stars had me concerned but I wanted to give the benefit of doubt. Got a burrito and nachos.The burrito was decent and the nachos was bland.Not worth the price."

De La Cruz Mexican Grille

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (232) • $$

"Stopped here after an evening event at BTA. While it was crowded, still able to get a seat. Hubby ordered the killer chimichanga with pork. When I check our last yelp review he ordered the same thing. And he still loved it. Thank I tried the shrimp rellano. Wow. It was great."