Tucson Restaurants

Mexican

Address: 88 E Broadway Blvd, Santa Rita Hotel, Tucson, AZ 85701

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Chef / owner Susana Davila creates her own unique spin on Mexican cuisine, featuring techniques and ingredients borrowed from several regions. Poca Cosa began across the street from this location, and the tiny original is still open for breakfast and lunch on weekdays. At this location, the menu changes daily, but the...

Address: 6225 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712

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Casa Molina has been family owned and operated since 1947, and it's a special place. The furniture was made by Gilberto Molina Sr. from mesquite and pine, and the backlit glass plates ringing the room are direct from Mexico, lending even more authenticity to cooking that's about as traditional as it gets. Albondigas...

Address: 311 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

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The original El Charro, founded in 1922, is the oldest Mexican restaurant in Tucson; the original owner, Monica Flin, is said to have invented the chimichanga. That heritage remains strong today with a commitment to fresh, authentic Sonoran cuisine. Stop by the adjacent cantina, with its pleasant outdoor seating, and...

Address: 2744 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716

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In addition to serving fantastic Mexican/Latino cuisine, this venerable Tucson restaurant has an unusual main dining room that has become quite a coveted spot for a meal. Once a courtyard, the room was enclosed, leaving the trees and plants intact. It makes a striking setting in which to partake of fantastic tableside...

Address: 1749 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705

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Although it's considered by many locals to be a bit of a tourist trap, La Fuente does have fabulous mole sauce, the deeply layered chocolate-based sauce that originated in central Mexico. And the décor is about as appealing as it comes – colorful and bright with fairy lights and metal lamps, complemented by a lively...

Address: 1813 S 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713

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For authentic Mexican cuisine, Mi Nidito is a top choice. Locals and visitors line up to feast on Sonoran classics in a festive cantina environment. Start with simple but delicious cheese tostadas, and then move on to tostados, tamales, and the popular enchiladas – rolled or flat, and stuffed with your choice of...

Address: 5900 N Oracle Rd, La Posada Lodge & Casitas, Tucson, AZ 85704

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Miguel's has become a destination in its own right, and its ambience perfectly suits its vibrant Mexican cuisine. If you've never tried ceviche, this is a great place to start: "cooked" by acids in a lime juice marinade, the seafood that comprises it remains sweet and ever so tender. Guacamole is prepared fresh with...

Address: 4717 E Sunrise Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718

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Family owned Mexican restaurants are a dime a dozen in Tucson, but a few of them stand out. Papagayo is one of them. Open for more than 30 years, the restaurant capitalizes on several generations' worth of handed-down recipes to provide authentic and tasty Sonora-style food. The plant-filled interior is cheerful and...

Address: 2455 N Silverbell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745

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Oaxaca, Mexico, is not a region that is frequently represented in American restaurants, so it's a treat to have breakfast at Teresa's Mosaic Cafe. Specialities include Huevos en Salsa and Huevos Divorceados (that's eggs with two sauces, not divorced eggs), in addition to Sonoran and Mexican items. On the near West...