50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Tucson

“Love that I can get carne asada tacos without going all the way to south Tucson. The tacos were super good and they cram a ton of meat on them. Kari was great and the atmosphere was relaxed, although I have seen it get super packed when I've visited in the past.“

“We read articles on this restaurant and came to Tucson to try it out. The food was excellent! We didn't know what to expect,because we don't eat vegan very often. The food was flavorful and tasted authentic which is no easy feat. From one chef to another,great job Tumerico!“

“Stopped here just because we were hungry and saw it from the road. What a wonderful surprise!!! Great service, our waiter was phenomenal. The table side salsa person was delightful and oh by the way … the salsa and guacamole were delicious!!!! I had the best Pezole ever!!!! Let’s not talk about the prickly pear margarita….. it is beyond words. Am recommending Guadalajara’s to EVERYONE. Thank you for great food, great service and great atmosphere!“

“Stopped here just because we were hungry and saw it from the road. What a wonderful surprise!!! Great service, our waiter was phenomenal. The table side salsa person was delightful and oh by the way … the salsa and guacamole were delicious!!!! I had the best Pezole ever!!!! Let’s not talk about the prickly pear margarita….. it is beyond words. Am recommending Guadalajara’s to EVERYONE. Thank you for great food, great service and great atmosphere!“

“The food, environment, and service was amazing. Lexie was our server and did great! She was very knowledgeable on the menu and answered all of our questions (we had a lot because it was our first time). The mariachi band also sounded amazing!“

“It is worth trying! You will never disappoint!We ordered their Special hotdogs, Tostidogos, Tostiqueso and TostiElote. They’re all delicious! We also like their drinks Sangria Senorial & bottled soda.They’re very friendly and polite!“

“They always have great salsas that you can make to order spicy to mild. The food is consistently good. This is family style Mexican and you can count on having filling and palatable Mexican meal at Guadalajara. They often have Mariachi players serenading the customers which makes the atmosphere all the better“

“Holy Moly, this is now my number one favorite restaurant in Tucson. I’ve never had such consistently delicious and perfectly cooked food in my life! My family and I went, shared an order of the blueberry lemon pancakes, and each had our own meal. Each and every item we ordered was absolutely phenomenal. And the portions are huge!!!! Thank you so much, Baja Cafe, for turning out scrumptious food!!!!!“

“I stumbled across this place while in Tucson and let me tell you it's the best food and attention you can possibly get anywhere. Right away they make you feel comfortable and welcome really treat you like family, but that's not all iv ate just about everywhere in the area and they have some of best food ever Carne asada is delicious don't get me started with the quesaberria the menu goes on with everything being on point. clean friendly and delicious, the chef even came out to assure food was delicious and it was with a friendly hug and good bye I went on my way can't wait to get back.“

“Great Mexican cuisine at Taqueria Juanitos !Had 3 carne asada, 1 Al Pastor, and 1 carnitas tacos. Also, a Churro ! They were delicious, paired with a Mexican glass bottle soda. It is beautifully painted inside the restaurant. This taquería is worth going for a genuine mexican experience.“

“Tacos were good, but grease was way too much. Some amount of grease is good, if you’re in that type of establishment, but this was too much. Dripping all over the place, I would like to focus on the amazing fresh ingredients rather than how many napkins I am going to need. Staff is friendly. It is an awful location, but they have s great food so that’s why they can make it work. :)Dietary restrictions: Had corn tortillas for gluten free option“

“I think this is by far the best restaurant in the area! I had to refuel my car during my lunch…so I decided to stop inside. It’s so freaking good! The garlic naan is really stellar. I got the paneer tikka masala and it’s delicious. Definitely my new go to spot—plus I can walk here if I need to! 100% recommend“

“Wonderful ambiance tonight as Mariachi Sonido de Mexico played, a blessing to have come on this night. Our first time at this Taco Giro location, we frequent the one on Grande Ave and have been wanting to check this one on W Valencia. Wow, what a night to dine here! Food was as good as we expected, as consistently good as it should be, our server, Abbi, was awesome, served with a smile we wanted for nothing as she was always by asking how we were doing. Beautiful Mariachi music and delicious food!“

“Hubby quote "I want to go back to that place" says it all. I can't tell you the last time he said that about any kind of restaurant. We were in Tucson for an appointment and decided to Google "Mexican Cantina". Google sent us here. It looked a bit sketcy on the outside, but we decided to try it because some of the best Mexican food comes from sketchy looking places. It was a wonderful surprise. Not fancy, but really cute inside. Not the usual cheese enchilada/chile relleno combo (my go to) options, so I just asked our guy to surprise me something vegetarian. WOW! It was pretty and tasted great and so was Hubby's 3meat combo taco whatever plate. Hubby also had a draft beer. I had 2 margaritas which were generous and tasty! In addition it was so affordable we decided to over tip. We will definitely be going there again real soon. :-) FYI-They have a patio section and Happy Hours.“

“Food is made fresh, so you wait a little, but not long. I had the fajita steak burrito w/ chorizo added. It was DELICIOUS! The charro beans are also really good. Everyone was super friendly, too. Will definitely be back to try other dishes!“

“A brief wait was our only obstacle to an exceedingly delicious breakfast. The entire meal was sprinkled with allegria! There was a surprising short time between ordering and delivery of hot, fresh food by the friendly and joyous staff.The small dining area contributes to the family friendly atmosphere.“

“I was very pleased with this location. I tried the lunch special with the cheese enchilada and the ground beef taco. The taco had great flavor and the enchilada was not too spicy smooth and excellent. The ladies that helped me made the pickup quick and convenient which I appreciated a lot. Did not get the chips and salsa because I did an early pickup but hoping to try those on another visit.“

“Very clean grocery and meat market with an amazing selection of food and treats from Mexico. Friendly service! Delicious food! They will grill your meat purchases for you on weekends, and their family meals are amazing and very convenient. Highly recommend!!“

“Ate here for the first time yesterday evening. Best Mexican food I’ve ever had. The mole chicken is out of this world. Everything is made from scratch. The pork & nopales? Amazing. Chalupas? So awesome…I can’t come up with the words to describe how excellent the food is here. You can tell that everything is cooked with a lot of love. I’m telling all my friends about this place.“

“I visited Tucson very briefly and one of the best parts was eating here. It's some of the best vegan food I've ever had. I went back twice in the same day just so I could try more dishes. The environment is lovely, and the people were all super kind. Also, the concha I got on the way out changed my life. I hope I ever create anything as beautiful as these conchas.“

“One of our favorite places. Family-run, daily specials, large patio eating area. The move from 4th Ave to Stone gave them more parking and outdoor space.Vegetarian options: Members of the family are vegetarian, so they are careful when marking items vegetarian that there is no meat products.“

“Skies cleared after a light rain and we noticed an enormous shimmering rainbow over the Catalina mountains. Think the end of it must have landed on Paco’s roof? Ordered shredded chicken and beef taco plates and we were not disappointed. Tender chicken and beef, light crisp shells and perfectly seasoned rice and beans made our dinner complete. This restaurant is crystal clean and the staff is super friendly too. Thank you for a fantastic meal. We’ll be back..“

“Although they have a limited menu, the food is authentic and outstanding! Service is attentive and friendly. Their indoor seating is cozy, but not uncomfortable. This is where I bring my out of town guests because of the food and happy hour margaritas. There are always a steady flow of diners. I am looking forward to dining at their new location.“

“I ordered the Nopoles relleno. The Chef noticed it was on the smaller side and they threw in a Chile relleno for free. The food is absolutely amazing! Those homemade corn tortillas are fantastic!!! 40 bucks for a huge world class lunch for 2 including appetizer, 2 entrees, and a tip.“

“This place will ruin all other taco places for you because after you try them, No other taco will ever taste the same. They have the secret of making the best tortillas and the most tasteful carnitas. The combination of both are literally a party in your mouth!!! Best tacos EVER! Come try them, you won’t regret it. You can thank me later. ?“

“Very cool spot for genuine Mexican food. You order your food at the counter and it's ready in just a few minutes, find a couple of empty chairs at a table and you are good to go. The guac and chips are especially tasty - chips are excellent, guac portion could have been a bit larger. Try it out, you won't be “

“Wow!Dam good!Our new go to Mexican Restaurant.Brush up on your Spanish so you can order. Dinners were/ ARE very goodCarne Asada steak, Mexican Style!! A lot different then the "gringo" style served at all other Mexican restaurants.Flavorful refried beans, rather than the plain'o beans everyone else serves. I normally don't get rice, but did and it too is better. More of a fried version, with flavor too!House made chips, spicy salsa, and creamy bean dip too!Prices are decent as well, like pre-Covid pricing.Service is outstanding. Plenty of servers to accommodate all the patrons.2 dining rooms and a bar.Ample parking, but get there early.Live band.Clean inside.Ample portions.Better yet, Don't go, so when we go, there'll be room for us!!“

“Great place, loved the table side salsa and guacamole. All fresh and the flavor is great. We loved the taco al pastor too. The chicharrones was also really good. The molcajete ultimo was okay, could add a little more salt to my taste. Our waiter Louis was very nice, friendly and made sure we had everything needed. Overall great experience.“

“I talk about all the time how the best fish tacos in the world are in tucson! Love driving from Phoenix to eat here. Outdoor seating and the casual vibes are great! Portion and price are fantastic. I love the fish tacos too much I haven’t tried anything else but next time I will(:“

“Love this! It's rare that as a vegetarian I can get refried beans, so I was quite happy to get some delicious bean tacos!Super cute vibe love that it's women owned… Excellent homemade salsas and some really interesting sounding vegan options. Great prices too!“

“I don’t know why I’ve been avoiding eating at this restaurant for so long! Maybe I just didn’t believe I could find authentic Mexican food in Marana? I was so wrong? The food is delicious and the staff is so kind! In particular, the cheese enchiladas and the chicken tortilla soup are my favs. Salsa is fresh, chips are hot and crispy. They have drinks if you’re into that. If you haven’t been here TRY IT!“

“La comida de este lugar es auténticamente mexicana. La cabeza, tripa, carne con chile, que es lo que prové, están deliciosos. Parece que está uno comiendo en un buen lugar en México, pero en México, uno encuentra un lugar para tripa buena, otro para cabeza, y otro para carne con chile. Aquí encontré un lugar donde todo lo que me gusta está bajo un mismo techo.“

“Yummy taco truck! All the dishes were tasty and the salsa was really good! Just watch out some of it is pretty spicy. Jackfruit tacos were amazing and so was the sonoran dog! Tacos are piled with meat and they usually have a freshly made drink. Prices are a little higher than other food trucks, but it's one of the best in this area. Would definitely return!Parking: Free form parking next to the food truck“

“The place is far from pretty. But I was there for a hearty brunch and don't put on airs about the atmosphere.We were quickly seated and served our drinks. The food was excellent and the portions were large for the price. Great food and service if you don't mind a small place with only a few tables. I'll be happy to return.Parking: The place was packed so not finding parking was expected. I was able to park nearby for free without issue.“

“We had the fish tacos and spinach enchiladas with calabacitas. All were excellent. Best fish tacos I've had in some time. Friendly and prompt service, though our server didn't check in us much. No complaints though; we really enjoyed the meal. Looking forward to going back.“

“This place has amazing food..TUCSON is know for great food so we keep experimenting and finding the good places.I'm not going to get deepening the food as it was 3 weeks ago and I can't remember everything but I do remember it was tasty and we will be back.. excellent salsa ?I give the place 3 stars for atmosphere as it's fairly plane, but that doesn't take away from the amazing food“

“We were looking for street tacos and wanted something fast and easy when we left the National Park. This place is amazing! Easy stop with some outdoor tables. The people working the food truck were kind and very fast. We had 5 kids ages (11-19). If you don't like spicy, get the salsas on the side. Go here! Don't over think this! The tacos are amazing and the homemade Horchata hit the spot!“

“I almost always have the 1 x 1. It's just the right amount of food, and both items are tasty. The margaritas are made with fresh ingredients and are good too!Update 3.3.24: Another good meal last night. They were busy. Staff was very pleasant.“

“Delicious, juicy, and flavorful fresh oysters. Crystella (Kristella?) was a great waitress who made good recommendations without pressuring or rushing us ordering, though it was a full house. Creative menu that we'd be willing to come back and try more of!Kid-friendliness: They have a kid menú and kid options!“

“If you visit Tucson and want Mexican food this is the place. Very good flavor. The vegetables and sauces are delicious. I loved those giant radishes and the little onions. Highly recommended. I went twice during my stay. Tucson was worth visiting. Incredible views and very polite people.“

“Parked my truck at the truckstop across the street and saw this place and so glad I stopped. Great taco stand! Good came incredibly fast, owners were incredibly friendly, and the little litter seating area with the Christmas lights was a nice touch. I come from Houston, so there are plenty of choices where I'm from, but their carne asada burrito topped them all. My only regret was not having a bigger appetite to try the quesabirria tacos, but they look incredible too!“

“Another added to my favorite places to eat and the prices are reasonable. It took a friend to introduce me to this place!! The people are just so friendly and accommodating. Love ❤️ you my two friends that I see all the time!! May your establishment be blessed with great customers and business fortunes!“

“Food and service was great. The only negatives I have are. The food wasn't as spicy as I like....but I like a spicy that 98% of most people can't eat because it's too hot. The table tops are sticky from whatever kind if finish was on them...the place was clean!“

“I have tried many different Sonoran hot dogs in the Old Pueblo here, and I think I found the best. Very reasonable prices, very friendly and hard working one man operation who is out there practically 7 days a week, 12 hours a day! Get on down there already and give him your business, you will definitely be back!“

“The food is authentic and very tasty! Prices are cheaper than others in the area for quality and ice cold bottled coca cola is appreciated in this heat, or get a raspado a few yards away and order food for a taste sensation that will make you feel like you're special!“

“The shredded beef didn't have the amount of flavor that I am used to, but it still tasted great. The reviews I read before coming in all mentioned how fresh the ingredients were, and they were not lying. I was impressed with that. The beans and rice were amazing. Some of the best in town. If you haven't tried Nico's yet, I highly recommend. I'm disappointed I didn't have room for a breakfast burrito, but there's always next time.“

“I love getting the birria and cabeza would recommend to those around town or visiting. The salsa is fuegooo spicy but delicious. Perfect to top your tacos with the Pico, guacamole and some lime that is offered . This could be your spot for lunch come get put on game.“

“This place has authentic Sonoran style hot dogs. I visit Hermosillo frequently and love the “dogos” so I know what I’m talking about! The hot dogs here are more like Hermosillo hot dogs than any other place I have tried in Tucson! The only criticism I can offer is they need to try and find the Hermosillo style buns with the deep pockets that can hold more toppings.“

“We came to Tucson from Phoenix to pickup some parts for my brothers Jeep, and we were looking for a good place to eat. To say that this place is good is merely an understatement, the food was delicious, we ordered 1/2 pound of carnitas and 4 quesabirrias and we were amazed at the size and taste of the quesadilla, and the carnitas come with handmade corn tortillas, Excellent. All in all, the food was great, the service was excellent and the ambience was nice. Definitely recommend this place“

“The shrimp birria was great. It came with a mild verde sauce, spicy salsa and rich consomme, The bartender was super friendly and the building is charming! The only drawbacks are limited seating (three tables inside + bar, so you'll likely need to enjoy the lovely patio instead) and the prices are bordering on high ($16 for two birria tacos) and they charge you for extra chips. Anyway, I would come back!“