CARNITAS Y BIRRIA “El TARASCO”

First timers. We arrived 3p Sunday and they were already all out of carnitas - not something one expects when it's the first thing in your name! So we opted for 4 Quesabirria tacos. Menu prices are incomplete both here and at the register but these tacos are a whopping $6.25 each. With tax and 15% tip it was $31 for 4 tacos!Note: when deciding about "the tablet prompt" bear in mind that You order at the counter; You pick up your own food at the counter; and You bus your own tables.The tacos at 6-7 in in diameter are larger than "street" (3-4 in). They are also made using corn tortillas, but extra thin which was different, maybe better/crispier. The birria is not a huge portion but sufficient to fill the entire taco (see pics). While these are typically fried (see kitchen pic) they weren't as greasy as some Quesabirria tacos can be. The condiments bar was clean, fresh, and contained everything you'd need (see pic - oh but ask for limes from the counter staff)! I think Amelia's and Los Reyes edges out these Quesabirrias but they're definitely decent if a bit pricey.Restaurant was empty at the time but two separate people came in and ordered take out while we dined. Staff was neither friendly nor engaging but they weren't rude either. Bathrooms are gender specific and cute/clean (albeit out of paper towel to dry hands after washing).Closed Mondays but otherwise consistent hours Tuesday-Saturday. Parking is easy in their private lot.

Got takeout lunch from this place:tacos with carnitas, birria and a quesadilla. Delicious! Excellent salsa bar with proper juicy little limes and a nice pico de gallo. Friendly, fast service. They have high chairs. Will come here again with my toddler.

I was looking for best red menudo near me and this place came up. I was saddened to hear they didn't serve menudo, but so glad I ate here. The tacos I had were amazing. My order was the birria, carnitas, and mixed pork which came to about $15 with tip, beverage, tax. The service was fast and friendly. The place isn't the nicest place to grab Mexican, but it's great food. I believe I was the only non native Spanish speaker in the restaurant which is a good sign of a Mexican restaurant.

This place is delicious! The carnitas and the birria are done right! The quesabirria tacos are huge! I'm talking bigger than my hand. The price is super fair for the food, too. My son loved his quesadilla as well and everything was so fresh and flavorful. The staff were kind and made ordering easy as well as were quick in getting our food out. It's a kind of small spot and in a little bit of a sketchy part of town, but Over all really great food!

Always delicious. A great place to pick up fresh and delicious carnitas with all the fixins' and freshly made corn tortillas. Or...eat in if you prefer.

Great service, food was amazing! We're from Texas and we know good food, this is a must if you're in Tucson! Honestly can't decide what was better the birria or the carnitas.

This little place is always packed and hands down some of the best Birria I have found in Tucson. I come here often for lunch because they are quick, efficient and easy to get to. Each time I have come in it's always delicious. If you want some quick delicious tacos you need to come in, but if you want to get a seat I'd come early or not during peak hours!

This was a good taco experience and it was fulfilling..As acytavler who trad the reviews of locals..i will be back

Don't let the location scare you away from this place. Best carnitas tacos in Tucson!

I'm not from tucson so I was simply looking for Mexican food when I ordered my food it took less than 2 minutes for my food to be ready when I got my food it looked amazing and it tasted even better if there's anything I can say about this place is that they make amazing food