Club 21

ECG - El Chinito Gordo The food was excellent. The servings are substantial. Marcos had fresh horchata. (I had a taste and it reminded me of my mom's home-made. The prickly pear guava margarita is really good. We ordered the allitas for appetizer really good crunch on outside, and so tender on inside. I was filled by the cup of pozole, and Marcos just made it through his two tacos Al pastor (large in sized). We are both full and GORDO, and have take home allitas. Wow!!!!

I have only eaten here 3 times my entire time in Tucson, I especially like the collection of vintage liquor bottles and shot glasses they have on display, I heard Steve McQueen once ate here in the late 1950's while on a break from filming somewhere around Miracle Mile when this place was in its infancy.. Good food, great lunch specials, low key and comfortable seating, this place is frozen in time like mid 60's early 70's which I actually enjoy...If your in the area stop in an check it out you'll be visiting a Tucson classic...

One of my favorite places. My family has enjoyed eating there for over 50 years. Taft, John, Linda and Vanessa have all made sure each dining adventure has been the very best. That was then, this is now. Two weeks ago Taft suddenly closed the doors. It was time for him to put his life ahead of the business. It was sad that he closed without giving more notice to his customers or his staff. But that was the way it happened. Vaya con Dios, mi amigo.

I've been going to Club 21 since I was 3 years old in 1965. The food is always the same......teriffic Mexican food. I can count on it being prepared the way I love it for each visit. They have the BEST Cheese Crisps that I've ever had anywhere. I gotta find out how they make them. Service is always nice and quick. Atmosphete always the same.....nice Mexican adobe building and not so loud I can't hear rhe person next to me talking. I always look forward to a meal at Club 21 when I visit Tucson!

I haven't been to The Club in about 20 years. While in graduate school at UA, friends and I met every Wednesday night after my class, with our dates or wives. We ordered the same thing every night, pitchers of cold beer and the best Margaritas ever, usual chips, and GREEN CHILI. OMG, the chili was out of this world good, had been on the stove slowly gaining flavor since daylight. That was fifty years ago, and I can still remember that taste, and wish I had a bowl right here and now. Maybe someday I can drop by again for dinner.

If you find yourself in Tucson and you was to eat at a truly historical restaurant this is the place to go. Club 21 has been around for a very long time. Back when Oracle road turned into miracle Mile just at the curve... Back when Oracle road was the place to have a nice meal. Come check it out family-owned family, run. truly a Tucson gem.