El Rustico

BUSY location, sorta good and bad3.5*/5 for prices & experience vs othersGood - $4 Lorenzas are small (store bought 3"?) grilled flat tacos topped with Chicharron..a special request filled with no upcharge, awesome, checker asked, very nice peeps ;) It was crispy, porky and yum, cabbage and pico on side of paper plates. Carne Asada was too dried out and tough. Add Beans Rice $3.50 were great. Hubby's Torta $13 Cabrito goat +$5 (tastes like stewed lamb) was too $$$; tasty, enjoyed but not worth it for a sandwich, without chips or a drink.3 tasty Salsa bottles kept cool in fridge come with your order, mild tomato Rich & red 3.5* spicy and citrusy tomatilla Verde.ER made for a fast food experience.Long shared tables with a few smaller ones, filled up fast on Valentine's PM.Plastic forks, paper plates, on plastic trays and baskets.Single bathroom key code on a spoon, walk outside. $2.50 for a can soda so no refills here, everything bottles and $$.Having now been to both locations, would return to ER2 over this location and unless for the smoky mesquite grilled ribs would rather a sit down restaurant experience for same price. Could get a superior entree w fixins on a real plate/utensils for $18 (dreaming La Frida). Came specifically to try the Lorenzas. They pale vs homemade large 5" ones @CasaAsadaTaqueriayCerveceria with stay-a-while boogey digs and delish large oyster mushroom option. Sometimes the hole in wall does it for you or you just wanna crawl out, to the wonderland.

We wanted some tacos while in Tucson, I researched some good things about El Rustico and decided to check them out! Upon walking in, we were greeted and asked if it's our first time visiting. We said yes and she showed us the menu and gave some recommendations on the Quesabirria combo meal which comes with soup, rice and beans ($15.99). You can choose 2 or 3 tacos and various meats to go with it. I ordered the 3 tacos with mahi mahi, shrimp and al pastor. My hubby ordered the same except with all 3 al pastor. The combo comes in a plastic to go box with rice, beans, tacos, small container of soup, shredded lettuce with limes on the side. Excellent tacos, I love that you can pick and choose your own meats and customize your meal. With a plentiful menu from burritos, tacos, gorditas, sopes, lorenza, quesadilla, caramelo, tortas, etc, there is something for everyone!

Simple place hole in the wall, paper plates super casual which is fine . Counter service. The quesa barria was flavorful but way to small of a portion for 3 quesa-barria not filled much at all and a small portion of rice beans. I left hungry!

I apologize in advance to the Yelp community for this 'cut in half' chorizo burrito photo (almost as reprehensible as clowns who upload devoured plates, claiming "it was that good").Bottom line: My first sampling of El Rustico, Chef Almanza has set the bar high! Will definitely be back. This Chorizo burrito was next level. My one criticism is a 3.9% pass thru for credit cards...I get it, everyone is doing it - I still do not like it or approve. No impact to 5-star score obviously. See you soon El Rustico!

Stopped here on our cross country trip. We're on a taco tour so off course we had to try El Rustico being it came with many high reviews via Yelp. Service was just ordering so no other interaction. The food came pretty quick I went with the Surf and turf tacos and hubby went with carne asada tacos, two on flour and one on cactus. The asada was very dry unfortunately and lacked flavor for me the shrimp in the taco saved it. The cactus had a ton of flavor, the salsas that were provided were ok and helped with the asada. I would give it a second chance per other reviews but not my favorite tacos ever based off of this visit.

First off , this place was so good! Probably the best tacos and burritos joint that I've eaten at so far. I really like the taste of their hot sauces as well; the red bottle and green sauce are my faves.The place is a little small, but there were lots of seating areas. It was a little busy so I took that as a good sign. After we finished our meal, we almost ordered a second helping to take home! If only we lived closer .Next time I want to try some of their desserts, like the flan and cheesecake

Stopped in for an early lunch. Ordered the Rajas Con Queso platter. It was vibrant and hearty and delicious!I didn't try any of the salsas, as the dish was perfectly flavorful. This is small very casual place with counter service off Oracle and Grant. It's well worth going out of your way for. My food was sooo good! Definitely recommend.

Ugh! Never again. Food was greasy and no flavor meats are over cooked and taste rancid! Place was dirty!!

Always excellentFresh andClean Friendly staff and always helpful. Quesabirria is excellent

From the moment I stepped inside, El Rústico felt like stepping into a part of Mexico--a place where flavors come alive and each bite tells a story. The ambiance was the perfect mix of cozy and chic, setting the stage for what was to come.The food was perfect!Service? Spot On.The staff at El Rústico made me feel at home. Not only were they knowledgeable about the menu, but their genuine passion for the food made the experience even more enjoyable.If you're looking for a meal that will wow your taste buds and leave you daydreaming about your next visit, El Rústico is a must. Whether you're a foodie or just someone who loves good vibes and great flavors, this place has got you covered. 10/10, will definitely be back!