El Minuto Cafe

Cute little place! It was quite busy on a Friday night. The food was really good, my husband loved the red chili sauce on the enchiladas the most. Salsa is very deep flavored and some of the best in Tucson so far. The only thing I would suggest improving is the cleanliness. The floor was really very dirty and around the register and front door, the years of dirt, grease and whatever has piled up around the door, counter and floor edges. It made me feel a little uncomfortable as we left and I thought about the kitchen and wondered what it might be like. It doesn't take much to scrub the grease and floors with a solvent. Highly suggested.

The parking in the rear of the building was pretty full, but managed to find one spot. Several people inside including 6 law enforcement officer from The Pima County Sheriff's dept. We were seated immediately. The food was very good ( small plate of menudo,) 2 meals and two drinks, $31.00. Chips and salsa were included no extra charge.

I'll start with the one thing I didn't like: their's was the most bland green chili cheese crisp I've ever had. The tortilla was tasty but the cheese and green chilis were too mild. Adding salsa did improve it. The salsa was mildly spicy and very flavorful. I also had their carnitas tacos which were delicious! The meat was very tender and lightly marinaded which allowed the flavor of the pork to really shine. My companion had the red chili which was also great (yes, I had to have a couple bites)! Possibly the best I've had ever. Definitely the best red chili I've had this year. Service was excellent as well. Staff were attentive, food arrived quickly, and we were checked on at reasonable intervals.