El Brunch Bistro

My husband and I were loyal customers to the nearby El Coronado fast food restaurant across the street for 2 years. However their food and service have declined in a massive way (microwaving all orders IN the styrofoam!).Thankfully El Brunch Bistro opened across the way! Their service is top notch they're so friendly every time we have gone. Where else can you get a genuine "Good Morning" at the drive thru window besides Dutch Bros? HERE.Their super nachos are the best we've ever had. My brother recommended them after I told him about our experience with Coronado and he said "Brunch Bistro has the best chorizo burrito he's ever had". Well, we COMPLETELY AGREE! Everything we've had from here has been excellent. Highly recommend El Brunch Bistro!

After often passing the newest iteration of the mini drive-through on Kolb just north of 22nd, I finally stopped in. This little place has been several different Mexican food places, including Poco and Mom's; then it was a coffee house for a quick minute. Now it is Mexican again. Tucson is blessed with independently-owned burrito shops, and I do enjoy them. Brunch Bistro's extensive menu includes all kinds of breakfast and other burros, tortas, tostados, enchiladas, chimis, quesadillas, and more. I chose the carne asada burro; it comes with pico and guacamole. The meat was very tasty and plentiful and the pico added a fresh and delicious element. I didn't find any guac, though, but didn't really miss it. The burro cost $10.59 and it became my breakfast and lunch; so a good deal. I had to wait about five minutes to receive a piping hot just-made-to-order feast. I'm definitely going back.

Heading South on Kolb one Tucson morning on my way from one place to someplace, I was in the fast lane, about to move into the left-turn lane at 22nd, but I saw the "El Brunch Bistro" sign, so instead I veered right, across a couple lanes (safely, no cutoffs. Of course, blinker on!) and into the drive-thru for my first visit. The Chilaquiles Rancheros ($11.99) called to me, so I ordered them from the friendly voice in the speaker. I opted for over medium eggs and both red and green sauces. The window service was prompt and courteous. I was where I had been heading to in the fist place 5 minutes later, food still hot. Eggs were perfectly medium, still, the chips had good texture, and the sauces were flavorful. The portion to price was smaller than expected, but I'm still ok with it. I will definitely go back and dine-in another time, it it's nice to know the to-go option is there.

Food was fantastic! Great selection! Such a cute little place! Stopped by for lunch, the veggie burros were so tast! Can't wait to try for brunch!

Wow I tell you ...wow!!This is some great and authentic tasting food. I ordered a breakfast burrito the 2nd time and the menudo the 1st. The menudo was almost the best that I've had in recent years. Only Nico's near See's candy was better...slightly better. The breakfast burrito was awesome...huge and tastey! The people who work there are very freindly and personable. They make you feel welcome and APPRECIATED. They truly seem to care about their restaurant. The place is small and cozy with outdoor seating even thought it was a chilly windy day the last time i was there. They had the outdoor music cranked up but not really my flavour of Latin music. Kolb and 22nd is a busy and noisy intersection. The inside was recovering from a busy morning with a pile of sweepings in the main dining area...for the first and second visits.No big deal though. There were plenty of seating options. I really like this place. My only fear is that they will go the way of Poco and Mom's....more popular then bigger and better then way pricier. Oh well, their success will be greatly earned. For now it's my favourite secret!

Had the #11 Machaca combo and it was absolutely delicious! So glad we found El Brunch