It’s been a while since I’ve been to this restaurant downtown. I met a longtime friend here for lunch and it was wonderful. The food decadent! The service, exceptional, and the atmosphere lively. I truly appreciate it all of it. Thank you all for making it such a wonderful experience.
Absolutely fantastic! It was as good as I had hoped! This charming little spot is only open for breakfast and lunch on limited days of the week. They have a breakfast menu, lunch menu, and daily chalkboard specials.
I took a chance and tried the lunch surprise plate which comes with 3 lunch items selected by the kitchen. It's truly a surprise, and even if several people at the same table order the surprise plate, each plate would be different.
My plate consisted of cochinito en chipotle, pollo en mole negro, and creamy harvest vegetable soup with serrano (one of the specials that day). You also get to pick a couple side dishes. I got the rice and the calabacitas (zucchini and veggie medley).
My oh my, every single bite of food was absolutely fantastic. Perfectly seasoned, perfectly spiced, perfectly cooked, just PERFECT. Some of the tastiest Mexican food I've ever had, and so rustic and homey and well-priced. I loved the variety. I'm so pleased I got to try that wonderful soup too, which was a special but I would kill for the recipe! Both of the meats were so tender and saucy. I seriously can't say enough. It was SOOOOO SOOOOO good. If I lived in Tucson this would definitely become a regular spot for me.
I also chatted briefly with the owner and she was so cheerful and incredible kind and helpful. Thank you so much. I hope I get to visit again someday :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Surprise Plato, Chef Choice, Chicken Mole
Daniel Post
This is my absolute favorite restaurant in Tucson! The food is great. The people are great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Surprise Plato, Chicken Mole
Daniel Morris
Don't leave without your hug.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Zepeda
After my VOTE walked on over to theeee BEST Mexican restaurant cafe. Ordered the surprise me meal that was absolutely fabulous. Marcela was so nice. Her Spanish is excellent. Stop by. Oh, and by the way, she made us up some personal extra hot salsa that was amazing 👍🦅🦅🦅
Parking: If I’m not mistaken, you get free validation
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Surprise Plato, Plate
Tim Brown
Enjoyed their vegan options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kate Vesely
This is one of the greatest places ever. I’ve been eating here for 20 years, ever since it was over by the old courthouse. If you like fresh, Baja-style Mexican, or just good food, this is the place for you. It continues to be run by sisters of the (now defunct) Cafe Poca Cosa, and many of your old favorites are still on the menu. You can still get their famous Plato (3 surprise dishes).
Some changes in recent years - they do accept card now (used to be cash only), music isn’t quite so loud - very easy now to have a work lunch there. But the most important things are still the same - great food, good vibes, and hugs!
If you go, park under the main library - you get the first hour of parking for free.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Green Corn Tamale, Surprise Plato
Nicholas Barrett
Fun, upbeat and welcoming family like atmosphere. Lunch was amazing and the Pollo con mole negro was perfect. Great recommendation for lunch downtown!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Slinkard
Oh my goodness, we LOVE The Little One! We just had our second meal and we will go there whenever we are in Tucson, the food is amazing…the service can’t be beat and the atmosphere is fun and …well, I just can’t say enough about this wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Carrillo
I forgot to take a picture of my food it was so good. Caldo de pollo is absolutely amazing, id order it on a 100 degree day. Mole was also amazing. We broke the rules a little bit but they were very accommodating for our first time!
It’s been a while since I’ve been to this restaurant downtown. I met a longtime friend here for lunch and it was wonderful. The food decadent! The service, exceptional, and the atmosphere lively. I truly appreciate it all of it. Thank you all for making it such a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Chile Relleno, Chicken Mole
Absolutely fantastic! It was as good as I had hoped! This charming little spot is only open for breakfast and lunch on limited days of the week. They have a breakfast menu, lunch menu, and daily chalkboard specials.
I took a chance and tried the lunch surprise plate which comes with 3 lunch items selected by the kitchen. It's truly a surprise, and even if several people at the same table order the surprise plate, each plate would be different.
My plate consisted of cochinito en chipotle, pollo en mole negro, and creamy harvest vegetable soup with serrano (one of the specials that day). You also get to pick a couple side dishes. I got the rice and the calabacitas (zucchini and veggie medley).
My oh my, every single bite of food was absolutely fantastic. Perfectly seasoned, perfectly spiced, perfectly cooked, just PERFECT. Some of the tastiest Mexican food I've ever had, and so rustic and homey and well-priced. I loved the variety. I'm so pleased I got to try that wonderful soup too, which was a special but I would kill for the recipe! Both of the meats were so tender and saucy. I seriously can't say enough. It was SOOOOO SOOOOO good. If I lived in Tucson this would definitely become a regular spot for me.
I also chatted briefly with the owner and she was so cheerful and incredible kind and helpful. Thank you so much. I hope I get to visit again someday :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Surprise Plato, Chef Choice, Chicken Mole
This is my absolute favorite restaurant in Tucson! The food is great. The people are great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Surprise Plato, Chicken Mole
Don't leave without your hug.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
After my VOTE walked on over to theeee BEST Mexican restaurant cafe. Ordered the surprise me meal that was absolutely fabulous. Marcela was so nice. Her Spanish is excellent. Stop by.
Oh, and by the way, she made us up some personal extra hot salsa that was amazing 👍🦅🦅🦅
Parking: If I’m not mistaken, you get free validation
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Surprise Plato, Plate
Enjoyed their vegan options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is one of the greatest places ever. I’ve been eating here for 20 years, ever since it was over by the old courthouse. If you like fresh, Baja-style Mexican, or just good food, this is the place for you. It continues to be run by sisters of the (now defunct) Cafe Poca Cosa, and many of your old favorites are still on the menu. You can still get their famous Plato (3 surprise dishes).
Some changes in recent years - they do accept card now (used to be cash only), music isn’t quite so loud - very easy now to have a work lunch there. But the most important things are still the same - great food, good vibes, and hugs!
If you go, park under the main library - you get the first hour of parking for free.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Green Corn Tamale, Surprise Plato
Fun, upbeat and welcoming family like atmosphere. Lunch was amazing and the Pollo con mole negro was perfect. Great recommendation for lunch downtown!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oh my goodness, we LOVE The Little One! We just had our second meal and we will go there whenever we are in Tucson, the food is amazing…the service can’t be beat and the atmosphere is fun and …well, I just can’t say enough about this wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I forgot to take a picture of my food it was so good. Caldo de pollo is absolutely amazing, id order it on a 100 degree day. Mole was also amazing. We broke the rules a little bit but they were very accommodating for our first time!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Surprise Plato, Chicken Mole
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Wow, best breakfast! Very busy on Fridays and closed on weekend. But so worth the visit! Foos is very authentic ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Tasty food and house made drinks. Great service in a relaxed atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Surprise Plato, Chicken Mole
A delicious meal with great service. They even gave us a complimentary plate for our toddler, filled with yummy and healthy foods. I highly recommend.
This is a really unique restaurant! Food was amazing and the service even better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Surprise Plato, Plate, Chicken Mole, Cochinito En Crema De Chipotle, Birria
The best food I’ve ever had!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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