Southwestern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Tucson

"The atmosphere is very much a steakhouse atmosphere (smells like mesquite and is a bit dark), when you walk in, to the left is the restaurant and to..."

Maria Chairez

Kenneth Mackie

"Best comfort food you could ask..."

Solar Chick

"Great steaks, friendly service and nice atmosphere. We had the filet mignon and they were super flavorful and tender. Nisa did a great job taking..."

Michael A.

"I went here, this place has some good bar tenders, they are very friendly and personable. They know how to make good drinks and keep an eye on you...."

Morgan McLaughlin

"Good restaurant. The service and atmosphere were very good! Followup: I had a takeout from there for lunch today and it was so good! I got..."

Rude Artichoke

"This was our first time here. We came here to celebrate our 9-year anniversary. We walked into the bar.Didn't realize it was karaoke night so we were..."

Jjangel

"The food was fantastic and the service was phenomenal! The steak was cooked perfect to order (medium rare) and the potatoes were awesome. The plain..."

tim jones

"Husband and I have been wanting to try this place for a while. So glad we did! Alex was fantastic and the food outstanding. Drinks also. Will..."

teri partain

Casa Molina Restaurant

78/100 (2028 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had lunch on the patio, and they looked at us a little funny when we requested it (because it was 110 out), but seated us without judgement. It..."

Jacalyn Schnelle

"1st time I eaten here, and really wish it wasn't 2 hours away from my home area. The service was top-notch, the waiter was excellent. I'm a fan of..."

Tim Pederson

"Casa Molina is one of my favorite restaurants in Tucson! I spent my birthday there with my friends! The staff is always friendly and attentive, and..."

Kuuleme Stephens

"We're from Maryland and every time we visit Tucson we make sure to stop by Casa Molina (on Speedway Blvd) at least once or twice. Casa Molina is one..."

Bobby Evans

"Very impressed. Food is excellent and a good quantity. Prices reasonable, considering we had drinks with our meals. Husband ordered the carne asada..."

Pearls with Plaid

"The ambiance was just right for a Mexican restaurant. The service was very good. Picadillo, cheese and green chili burro, and the chicken mole were..."

Marie Nelson

"So me and hubby went for the first time a few weeks ago and was greeted and taken care of by Martha who is so nice and sweet with great Customer..."

Michele Long

"Even though little bit expensive but it’s worth! Food is really good.Just loved it. I loved the interior design of the..."

Sudipa Guha

"I grew up in Tucson and travel back to visit my friends and family. Casa Molina was a part of my childhood family gatherings. I always meet my..."

Jayne Just

"Food was delicious and the service was amazing.. we will definitely be going back..I enjoyed the topopo salad.. probably spelled that wrong..."

Julia Gomez

"Where everybody knows your name! If you haven’t had a cheese crisp from Casa Molina, you are really missing out. I have family in Tucson and I have..."

Martha Van Garza

"Our favorite spot for Mexican food when we are in town. The Menudo is spot..."

Vince Moreno

"Always tasty, Great house margaritas!! 🍸 Some of the staff is very friendly. Others in the staff not so much. They do have a very Lively..."

Echo F

"Great atmosphere in this classic Mexican restaurant. Dinner was amazing. I had the Chile con carne which was excellent. We also had the fajitas and a..."

G ARCYA

"My God this place is consistently amazing. Great service, speedy, and margaritas that would probably kill a human of smaller stature. I may be..."

C J

Reforma Modern Mexican Mezcal And Tequila

78/100 (2633 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"reformaaa has great mexican foodd! I love the vibe of the restaurant and their nice staff. The drinks are to die for, fresh and handcrafted. 100%..."

Alexandra Arias

"I always go to Reforma for margarita Monday. All of their margaritas are $6!!! The blood orange is my favorite. I also love the shrimp tacos. Reforma..."

Samantha Lespron

"Great place, even better staff. Love the brunch food and..."

Jazz Marie

"Love happy hour and brunch. Cant beat it. So yummy. House margarita with foam salt is to die..."

Susan Boyette

"Mouth watering food, the greatest music and atmosphere! Thank you for a wonderful time!! Highly..."

Alondra Reynolds

"Great Food, Great Service, Very Accomodating to my Dairy Allergy, my severe Shrimp Allergy, & my Gluten Intolerance, the Ahi Tuna Salad was the..."

Rachel Dvorkin

"I have eaten here several times and the food is always great!! I ordered the taco salad this time and it was yummy! The staff made sure my food was..."

Anjela Bradstreet

"This place is in Saint Phillips Plaza. Part of a group of restaurants that include Union Public House and Proof Artisanal Pizza. The courtyard area..."

Tod Persellin

"Visiting the area for our 25 year anniversary and gave this place a try based on a friends recommendation. Very happy with the choice as it was a..."

William J Dockery

"The only thing great about the experience was the presentation of the house margarita flights. I would give the rating a 3 however the bartender did..."

Tiara

"Reforma has great food, drinks, and customer service. I'm hard of hearing and sat outside. The weather was perfect, it wasn't too noisy. The volume..."

D Val

"Beautiful restaurant and amazing food. If you are a tequila connoisseur, highly recommend try the margarita flight or tequila..."

Tracey Werdin

"I don’t know how this place has only 4 stars. The salsa is mind blowing (granted we’re visiting from colorado but my husband is from here and..."

Alexis Dabney

"Came here for a birthday brunch! And it was nice! It was a tad dark on the inside. However we still enjoyed it. I got the chilaquiles with carne..."

T R

"Massive burrito, filled to the brim with meat, beans, rice and a tasty gentle sauce that tied it together. The burrito was noticeably good (because..."

Adam Schwartz

"Awesome place, absolutely delicious food, had brunch here on a Sunday and it was a great atmosphere, no wait at 10am when they opened, a beautiful..."

Tiffany Gilly-Forrer

"Perfect way to celebrate our anniversary despite the reviews we had to give it a chance. Let me start with the greeting: the host was smiley and very..."

Zu Doyle

"My husband and I had our wedding dinner in the private room and everything was incredible. From the communication months in advance, helping us play..."

Liz Carpenter

"We went there for the first time with my girlfriend for her birthday, from the great service to the delicious meals with an amazing environment..."

Batuhan Özgüzelalp

"Reforma has ambiance and private booths to have a discussion with your associate. The server was professional, friendly, attentive and excellent! We..."

Lisa Record

"This was the second time we ate there, and it was as good as the first one. The Tilapia del Mar was very tasty and the fish was perfectly cooked (not..."

Yolanda McCaughey

"Beautiful 75 degree afternoon to eat on La Reforma patio in St. Phillip's Plaza. Chicken Tinga tacos and a margarita were great. Our server, Andy,..."

M Eseppi

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

76/100 (2022 ratings)

"First time here and the service was nice and the atmosphere was relaxing. Our waiter was busy but still checked on us multiple times. The fajitas..."

Lisa Trombetta

"Best happy hour of any Mexican style restaurant in town. Super cheep beer, tacos and endless chips and salsa. I really enjoyed dinner here a few days..."

Devin Crighton

"Our waiter, Kevin, was awesome. When we are back home in Tucson, On the Boarder is one of our favorite places to eat and this time was no exception...."

Phyllis Afflick

"They have a separate vegetarian/ vegan/ gluten free menu, which I thought was amazing because I have a hard time finding a restaurant that..."

Jessy Mendia

"Hadn't been here in a long time our server was Zach did an amazing job since there were 5 of us, he was busy, but kept up with drinks and food, great..."

Jason Burlingame

"Food was excellent, Zack our waiter was phenomenal. Would highly recommend the restaurant. Manager was attentive as well but major kudos to..."

Mike Herrier

"Great customer service. Had a big party around 14 people. They jumped to accommodate us and we're very helpful. Manager came over to check on us and..."

Patricia Prentiss

"Great food and excellent service! Our waitress Jen was one of the best servers I've ever had at any restaurant. Pregnant with many other tables..."

Brittany Kain

"Seemed to be slightly understaffed but they still have excellent service regardless. The manager, Mike went above and beyond to take care of..."

Rachel S

"Foods always great! Drinks at the bar are good. Not a huge fan of the endless Taco specials they run occasionally, the chicken tacos had very little..."

Anonymous Reviewer

"Enjoyed their lunch menu yesterday. We had a business meeting with 5 people and went there. We hold all such meetings at On The Border. Good food,..."

Nancy Hall

"Alyssa was amazing and took care of us! As always, the food and service was great and we will definitely be back again. My son loves the little ball..."

Amanda Schaffer

"We went to the special Veteran's Day event they have held for at least the past three years. In all honesty, I am not a Mexican food fan, but this is..."

Christopher Lang Dulawan

"This was the first time I've ever eaten at On The Border. It was very good. Our server was nice and they are open late which was nice. The food was..."

Jeff Rutherford

"The food was excellent and the service was prompt. Our sever whose name was Alyssa was very attentive and courteous. She made every attempt to make..."

BIG CHEEKO

El Cisne Mexican Restaurant

76/100 (1921 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had a wonderful dinner tonight, with the cabrilla in caper-butter sauce and one of the combo plates. The lemon drop martini was perfect! We've..."

Susan Billings

"Visited this restaurant for their South American night tonight for Uruguayan night. Not only was the service amazing, the food was as well! Had the..."

Marly Andrei

"Excellent drink choices as well as cheese crisp. Highly recommend coming up to El Cisne to try..."

Jon Weisberg

"My wife and I had the most amazing anniversary dinner last night at El Cisne. The food, the service, the atmosphere and the music all made it..."

Tom Peña

"The food is absolutely amazing and the friendliest staff ever! If your looking for a spot to get a drink at the bar or an amazing meal look no..."

James Spring

"I ordered the Cisne Verde plate. Great flavor. We will be..."

Judith Coran

"Excellent food and service! George and his family run a top notch..."

Edmund Marquez

"Love the food. Taste great and non-greasy. Chips n Salsa are the..."

Crystal Portillo Kelly

"What a hide treasure, try the carne seca cime so good !! The desserts are amazing. Live music is so nice. Service is very fast and friendly. Love..."

Jason Amadori

"Tacos are really good. Super hot (temperature), crunchy and flavorful. The salsa wasn't the best I've ever had but it was good. I'm pretty sure the..."

Bek Stefanov

"I went there and sat at their very nice bar. I had birria enchiladas with refried beans and it was delicious. Get the red sauce, it is the best...."

Scottie Donovan

"Loved this Mexican restaurant! Excellent service from my waiter, fast service and an excellent chicken enchilada's. This place is very clean and well..."

Andrew

"Wonderful fresh food. We went on a Saturday night and there was a lovely flamenco guitarist playing. Great experience all..."

Tara Leslie

"El Cisne is unique in that it’s a fine dining Mexican restaurant (which there aren’t that many of). That being said, I would say the experience..."

Levi Rubin

"We were in town for the holidays and delighted that we found this place. Came in on a Wednesday evening expecting something decent but we were very..."

Kathryn Lewis

"My family was absolutely blown away by the delicious food served to us by incredibly friendly staff. Highly recommended if you are looking for..."

Sarah Kintzel

"DELICIOUS FOOD, endless chips & salsa, killer server with gorgeous green eyes FERNANDO!!! Fernando was incredibly kind & accommodating he had great..."

Brianna Meyer

"This is a repeat filing, this time sans details provided in my prior review of the upscale, different from the usual Tucson Mexican..."

Rodger Beard

"El Cisne is a true gem in the foothills. I LOVE this place. The salsa is fantastic—just the right amount of kick to it. I had the sea bass tonight,..."

Sean Smiley

"The service was fantastic, and the food was amazing. Good selection and portions. The environment had a classy/upscale vibe to it. Definitely one of..."

Demitria

"Everything was mouth-watering. It's my favorite place to take family and friends. Everyone we take falls in love with this place 💕 Best Mexican..."

Debi Booth

Nico's Mexican Food

76/100 (3218 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food is always on point, best taco/burrito shop. However their prices have skyrocketed in the last few years. I remember when you could get a huge..."

Kyle Antle

"Been coming here for 3 years, as I lived across the street. Their portions are large and the prices are unbeatable. Food gets better and better. The..."

E V

"The Nico's on Campbell has THE BEST BREAKFAST BURRITOS IN TOWN, which is saying a lot because there are so many great options in this city. Their..."

Grace Hannon

"We got some takeout at about 3 PM today at Nicco’s next to Bashas. The employees were very friendly and the food was excellent, fresh and hot. The..."

Broken Boxer

"Good late night eats. My order was wrong but they were right on top of fixing it to get me exactly what I wanted. Of course, they did charge me the..."

Dori Pfau

"It's a Nicos, and a very well staffed one at that. Excellent and quick service at most hours of the day, even the rare midnight munchie rush. I tend..."

Brian Rogers

"Fresh and hot but at what cost? I seem to come here and every time I order something, it burns through the styrofoam… I can’t imagine how..."

Laurel Hervert

"I love this place!! I grew up in Tucson and just moved back after 10 years and this place is Just as good if not better than I remember. The only..."

Krys W

"Update: The breakfast burritos are the only thing I'll get here. They have good carne asada burritos and super fries, but I think the breakfast..."

Chawon White

"Food was delicious and plentiful. People are always friendly and courteous. Always very clean. One of my most favorite..."

Suzanne Thibodeaux

"Been coming here since 1994, when the number 6 combo was $3.75. This is my favorite restaurant anywhere. I’ve been to other Nico’s in the area..."

Jason Engstrom

"You shouldn't expect much when dinning at Nico's. You know exactly what you'll get. You don't come here for high quality food or 5 star chef..."

London McDougal

"Good food. Very expensive and slow service. Hard to order they can't hear you or understand English very..."

Brandalyn Marshall

"Excellent customer service! Best carnitas I've had in..."

neva lie

Casa Del Rio

76/100 (1994 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have been eating at this restaurant for 24 years and it has never failed me! They have great Mexican food that is reasonably priced, and the wait..."

Roxanne Kavalieris

"The food was great, very reasonable prices and the service was also great. Everyone was very friendly. Will definitely eat there again! I've been..."

C C

"The food was good for the price that you pay. Our waiter was very slow. It seemed forever for our dessert and take home order to arrive. Then we..."

Darlene Boomer

"I had the daily special: 2 Tacos with 2 Enchiladas. As always, Casa Del Rio did an excellent job. Good food, good portions, good..."

Makali Utlatolisdi

"Have been eating here for over 20 years. Always friendly service and good food. This visit was with some friends from..."

David Siress

"We had a celebration of life gathering on June 3rd in the back room. EVERYTHING went off without a hitch. The service was perfect, the food was..."

ken trapp

"We met some friends for dinner here on 2-19-23. We all enjoyed our delicious food. I got the special with 2 enchiladas and 2 tacos for $13 and I was..."

TUCSONSWAT

"First time, and I will say I was very impressed. Staff was friendly, from the moment we walked in. They have a good drink selection, and food..."

Jason DeFelice

"It's an Eastside place that really packs in the old folks. Not that there's anything wrong with that... just keep it in mind if you make plans for..."

Scott Gilliland

"Great food and the service is awesome. My family and I always go there. Kid friendly and a great spot to start off a date..."

Thomas Gust

Sammy's Mexican Grill

76/100 (2222 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I used the drive thru and when I was reading the menu I noticed that the prices of the items were barely visible as someone had tampered with them..."

Gmo Pelayo

"The food was better than most mexican restaurants in the area but not the top shop. Well worth it. I gave them 5 stars because of the environment...."

He Land

"Stopped by for lunch. I expected decent food but was not ready for what I got. By far the best carne asada burrito I have had in a long time...."

Douglas Bush

"I've stopped in over the years on numerous occasions and have had zero issues with this establishment. I normally order the carne asada taco..."

Mark Hay

"Deliciously made cuisines...spectacular view while enjoying your meal. True to taste meal made by their talented son who is on his way to becoming a..."

Katira “ClassyDame” Rogers

"This place is AMAZING. The food is 🤌🏻🤌🏻The service is great and they are always friendly and accommodating. If you’re looking to..."

Marie Richard

"This place is Awesome! I had the chicken Cascadia. It was loaded with chicken & cheese. It was hot & fresh with plenty of sour cream & hot sauce &..."

David Henry

"Sammy's is a Tucson landmark and a must visit while you're in the area. The 2# burrito, and all of the items on the lengthy burrito menu, are made..."

Tinman

"I love Sammy’s Mexican Grill! I go there pretty regularly. My favorite menu item is the veggie burrito but honestly anything you get there is..."

Ash A Moshkriz

"They have the best chili rellenos I have ever had; and I've tried them everywhere. They are crispy and flavorful. I order them with the sauce on the..."

Linda Wentz

"We heard of this establishment through friends. You're traveling from Glendale and stop for the night in Casa Grande. Since we had some extra time on..."

Dino Pena

"Nice, quaint place to eat with outdoor seating area. Friendly staff with very reasonable prices. Good selection of both mexican and american food...."

Selena Jones

"I make this drive from Florence every time I have a chance. The food is awesome and I’ll keep coming back. I was reading your reviews and it seems..."

Glen Davies

"Great food here at Sammy’s! A group of us were driving back up to Phx from Tucson and were hungry for good Mexican food. Sammy’s hit the spot...."

Leno Marin

"First time here and I had the ground beef burrito with beans, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole added. It was huge and tasted great. I was able to..."

Laura

El Molinito

75/100 (2554 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Some friends and I went for the first time yesterday evening. Everything was excellent! Including our server he went above and beyond for all four of..."

Rachel Nicola

"The chips and salsa are delicious! The salsa is spicy but it’s flavor is so good, it’ll keep you going back. The chicken chimichanga is..."

Inger Hedlund

"Excellent Food - Plentiful Lunch Specials We visited the Oro Valley location on Oracle for lunch. Information on my phone said they have outdoor..."

Heino Puidak

"11.11.22 Update... Birthday lunch and the experience is always great however today was exceptional! Our server, Maribel, when above and beyond in our..."

Kimberly Chadwick

"I love this place.. the Apollo something Calenta something. Grilled chicken with white sauces lemon, beans and rice. Yum..."

Jody Pinta (Azsunmaid)

"Food is excellent as always. Huge portions. Authentic Mexican meals. Setting is showing some wear and table top was sticky. Waitress was prompt with..."

T Mac

"It's good I feel that it was better yrs ago but I'll be fair needed to ask for setups and there was six of us male waiter was not very good..."

Matthew Gustafson

"Had the Chicken Topopo for lunch and asked for it without the tortilla and beans. Was expecting the chicken to at least be warm. But it was just cold..."

Fran Ferlazzo

"Decent food, friendly staff. Overall good. Some gaps were when my server asked stuff like if I wanted more chips and salsa, I said no and she brought..."

Chris S

"Service here was very good. Made sure we were doing okay and food was ready super quick. The chicken in the enchiladas were okay. Margaritas were..."

Josh Wilson

Sundance Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very relaxed atmosphere with the staff looking to make your day a pleasure. The southwest omelete I had cooked to order was great, complete with..."

Garry Kepes

"So far I've eaten lunch here twice and both times I have been thoroughly impressed by the food and the service! The quesadilla is super good and just..."

Ami Machovsky

"Excellent Breakfast Buffet. Highly recommend. Service was excellent..."

Lisa Romano

"The people here are so nice, always enjoy my food and..."

Matthew Sandler

"The buffet option is really good and the price is fair. They are open up to 11 am, so it can be a..."

Daniela Ribeiro

"I work in the Resort. Cooks are experienced and do their job well. Highly..."

Ashley L

"Great service. Good food. Enjoyed the..."

Hurley Bogardus

"The food here is pretty..."

Claudia C

"Pretty but I wasn't there..."

Kathy Bonilla

"Execellent food ! Resonable..."

Kervin Shearon

J Karehmd

Mary Cappelli

Chili's

75/100 (3067 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Always a family classic. There’s new things on the menu every time i come. I usually get the triple dipper meal, but I wanted something different..."

N'Dea Walker

"FOOD : Food was very good but I feel like the menu has shrank some in the last few years. Chili's used to have many dining options of various sorts..."

Article V FTW

"Overall a good experience. We went on a Sunday and were sat right away. We both had an adult beverage which was very well priced for high shelf..."

Dania Guerrero

"Chili's Grill & Bar in Tucson, Arizona, is an absolute winner for those craving a fantastic dining experience! Whether you're flying solo, on a..."

Mason Martinez (Tucson Realtor)

"Decided on takeout 01/23/22, Saturday night. We have ordered To Go orders 3 or more times from here in the last year and a half. Zero issues with the..."

Alex

"Me and my wife enjoyed the chili's at restaurant that we went to very comfortable. Very nice people working there. Oh, the people there were so..."

Jose Silva

"Chili's has always passed my expectations when my family and I come in to eat. The staff is extra friendly and inviting, there is rarely anything..."

Jason Bogle

"It was veterans Day and I left work at the VA at 8 pm exhausted the young lady that took my order was so kind and attentive I was shocked into..."

gamr “RanXerox”

"I was seated quickly. My server was genuine and provided excellent service. Our food came out pretty quickly and was delicious. We had two kids..."

Chef Emiley Grey

"Food is always flavorful! Servers are friendly. Sometimes the wait to get your food can be a little long, even when it's not busy. Nice rewards for..."

Sage Something

"Haven't been here in a long while, server was friendly, but did seemed very busy. Never came by with refill, and took a long time to bring me the..."

Yadira Lopez

"Had the combo plate and added a half order of ribs. Everything was good but didn't care for the ribs, very salty and not real meaty, but Nashville..."

mark alterman

"Such a wonderful staff with big smiles and the food came out fast - even during the lunch rush. Good food and nice seat for the whole family. Big bar..."

Benjamin Kastelic

"Food was great. We ordered the 3 for 10.99 deal, and we're completely satisfied. The burgers are one of the better burgers I've tasted, and the frys..."

Hector Moreno

"Good food, great service and ultra delicious drinks! 3 for $10 is a good deal. The burgers are good and the free chips & salsa is a nice..."

Vikki L.

"The food was excellent. Hot and quickly made . Good eye appeal as well. We sat in the busy bar due to mobility issues with walking to far. However..."

Kimberlee Preston

"This facility has a lounge area and dining area. I sat in the lounge area and enjoyed Chili's Big Mouth Burger and a cold beer. Party of 2 or 20 they..."

D. Staf4rd

Chili's Grill & Bar

74/100 (2249 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fast bar service. Full menu ordering is accepted at the bar. Lunch specials are bigger than advertised. The patron margarita was..."

Tiara

"The food was great as always, we love going here. The staff are friendly and attentive without being annoying. Love that they give free refills on..."

Itsjust Me

"Well -today the broccoli wasn’t cooked perfectly as it has been the last 3 times But the salmon was great -as it has been all 4 times ! I’m..."

Belinda H

"Good food most of the time. Sometimes a long wait, but today was..."

Christian Doyle

"This Chilis is our go to place and they are always ready to accommodate our group (a large party of 10) Adan was our server and he was so friendly..."

Kristine Verdugo

"I took my 7 year old son here for his very special birthday dinner and every single member of the staff who came by gave genuine effort to help me,..."

Josh Harris

"This Chilli's seems to constantly update their decor. It is a really nice looking restaurant. This is a restaurant I always come back to because the..."

Christopher Steele

"Good food. We frequent here often. Latest visit was good but service was a little lacking. Not sure if server was just overwhelmed or unorganized but..."

Jenifer Radland

"Had an excellent lunch with my mom sister an aunt today. Our male server with the arm tattoos was excellent very attentive, extremely helpful and..."

Manny C

"Great restaurant, waitress was gorgeous bbw with glasses. Food was great too,she even gave us free fries. Did I forget about the amazing..."

Chale Goddess

"They get super busy on Friday night. After being put on a waiting list we were seated in only 5 minutes. I ordered the steak quesadilla and cheese..."

Billy Morgan

"Nice place. Cheap and lots of food. The waitress was very..."

Shelby Dirkschneider

"We've been missing Chili's since they pulled out of the Phoenix market. Now that we are in Tucson, we're happy they're here. Lovely experience at..."

Barbara Polston

Mi Tierra Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wonderful food and we drive up from the Phoenix area at least twice a year so we can enjoy a cheese crisp. Nobody makes them..."

Virginia Trimble

"I really fo highly recommend the Chilean Sea Bass. It..."

Michael Farrington

"Great food, great service. We eat there..."

A.T. Barr

"Small but big Feel! Enjoy the food a Lot! Drinks where Good! When I head back that way. It's a must..."

Steven Barros

"Its great! Margaritas are delicious! Coupons in valpak are a plus.. My boyfriend and I are making it a weekly dinning out place...."

Penny Wheeler

"Our first visit and we loved it! Food was great and the waitress was awesome. Will definitely be back..."

Marianne Schuh Cummins

"Fantastic Mi Terrace pizza!!! Sooooo good!! You gotta try..."

Sharon Henderson

"Best Margaritas in town. Food is good and loved our server Patty. We go there..."

Chris Yersavich

"Great Mexican restaurant. Live music on Friday and requests are available 🤩 Both lunch and diner are great and good price for value. The food is..."

Sue-Sanne Vooren

"First time here from out of town and this place is wonderful! Our server, Amber, was amazing! Super friendly and helpful when ordering. Friday..."

Kate Lackner

"We’ve been coming here for a few years, and the food, service, and atmosphere is always great! Yes, the prices are a bit higher but we think it’s..."

Jess Rains

"Delicious food & great cocktails! On the weekends they have live music too. Win, win,..."

Richard Harmon

"I happened to stop by on a Thursday and was delighted to see their $2 taco special. Just have to order a drink! Had the frozen mango margarita and..."

Heidi Von Behren

"Food was fresh and tasted good. They didn't bring out the specials until we were ready to order. Make sure to ask about the specials when they seat..."

Scott Smith (Reverendscoot)

"We just left the restaurant. I have to say that the nachos were the BEST we have ever had. The chips stayed Crunchy until the last bite. We added..."

Allison Conn

"Mi Tierra is one of our family's most frequented Mexican restaurants. I enjoy the steak fajitas. Our family enjoys the music on..."

Mina Hutchison

"Great food, super price….I’ll keep coming..."

Donald M

"We have loved Mi Tierra Restaurant for years! Our particular favorite is the sea bass blackened served on a bed of flavorful a better flavor risotto..."

Anne Grant

Chili's

72/100 (3124 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time I went to chili's and I did not have to wait 30 min to be seated.. Food Was very good I got the smoke house combo. I specially enjoyed the..."

Francisco Rodriguez

"I've always had a fantastic experience at Chili's! Every waiter that I've gotten has been absolutely great! Will definitely keep going back! The food..."

Cristina Codina

"We were seated right away, our order was taken right away, and we received our food quickly. The food was really good. We had an amazing waitress. I..."

Angela Lopez

"Wonderful dinning experience! I forgot something at the table, called once I noticed and a sweet young lady Silvia held the item until I made the..."

JC & Tammy RV living (Living on the road!)

"We showed up here for Father's Day and it wasn't as busy as we were expecting. Our server was very attentive and made sure we never had an empty..."

Warren Edwards

"The service was super slow despite the place being mostly empty. Our waitress kept coming by to promise our food would soon be out but no offer to..."

Brandon Gastelum

"The food was tasty/great! Took 15 minutes to get drinks (table of 6). Two of the group got their food 20 minutes after we got our drinks. The other 4..."

Jo Rodriguez

"For my first Chili's experience, I'd have to say it was pretty good. Went in and got seated with zero wait, got served fast, and the staff were..."

Inferno Kleckner

"Service was good, food was just ok. Chili's is never my first choice, but we thought we would try their wings. Soft fried, skin still rubbery and..."

Dawn Rivera

"I'm appreciative that the manager took time and was understanding when there was a mess up on my togo order. The mess up wasn't even their fault..."

Gabrielle LG

"It was the boom. Good was hot not cold when we got it was delicious 😋 also. The Margarita 💯 great. We liked our waiter she was polite with good..."

Iliana Fierro

"Food was great. I enjoyed every bite. I ordered a sampler appetizer, fried pickles, fried cheese and crispy onion petals, all with delicious dipping..."

Misty Martinez

Rubio's

72/100 (1529 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Service was outstanding and the food was terrific. The salsa Verde shrimp taco and ohno taco were outstanding as were the grilled shrimp enchiladas...."

Kathleen Meitzer McLin

"Truly the best fresh Mexican seafood restaurant chain in existence. The quality from store to store is consistently high. This is my favorite..."

TJ McGreevy

"Had the Burrito especial - fresh and very tasty - definitely will return to try other items on the..."

Patricia Palmer

"The food was wonderful. I'll be..."

Carleen Otto

"Looking forward to having a salad one of these days but the tacos are so delicious that it may be..."

Linda Arzoumanian

"Rubios always does it right!!! Great food. Reasonable prices! Mandarin Orange salad. The..."

Tammi Palmer Wedertz

"I love their salads. So good. I love coming here after a workout and on my lunch break from the gym to get some healthy foods...."

Alyssa Nelson

"Can't beat the 1.75 fish tacos every tuesday and starbucks is two doors..."

Alan Bradley Bliven

"Great food. This was in the mall and really crowded. But great service and..."

George C. Knox

"Really enjoy the fish trio..."

Mabel Daniel Yeager

"Love..."

Guadalupe Gonzalez

"As we are always eager to try something new, our search for a seafood, Mexican grill, dine in semi fast food spot resulting in us stopping at this..."

Ry Bajanconcepts (bajanconcepts)

"Excellent restaurant. It’s so hard to choose what to eat because they’re all delicious. We ended up getting a burrito and a chilaquiles bowl. The..."

N'Dea Walker

"My partner and I went to Rubio's for lunch. The food was amazing. This was our first time going since moving to Tucson. I had a bowl and my partner..."

Tonetta Clay

"Taco Tuesday it is! We went twice to Rubios for taco Tuesday as this day tacos are half price from the other days. 1,99 you can get chicken or fried..."

Nata

"I ordered online for curbside and didn't see a spot, so I called the store but the lady who answered seem like she didn't know and said I had to come..."

Love J

"Overall good food and great daily lunch specials. If you don't get the specials it's a bit pricey. They have a small beer selection and a semi decent..."

Dania Guerrero

"I recently became familiar with Rubio’s through Door Dash. I was looking for a healthy meal since I’d recently changed my eating habits. DD..."

Cookie Rose

"This was my first time at Rubio’s Coastal. The food is good, I tried the limited time lobster bowl, delicious. You can see from the video the food..."

Jazmin Fimbres

"Incredible every time! Come on down, especially for taco Tuesday! My favorite item to order is the shrimp trio tacos. It has three different tacos,..."

Jorge Sanchez

"Amazing as always. Never been disappointed with any Rubio's. I had a feast here. The cook said it was like watching Man vs. Food! haha and Man..."

Corey

"Taco Tuesday is a great deal! I prefer the Shrimp Trio on flour, but as they normally come are delicious too! Chicken and steak tacos for $2? Say no..."

Jeremy Cabrera

"The salsa verde shrimp tacos are the best shrimp tacos I've ever had. Their food is so fresh & cooked to order. They have a salsa bar where you can..."

Maureen Caffrey

"Amazing lunch fish taco was fresh and restaurant and bathrooms were clean thank..."

Katerina Smith

"Been coming here for a while and they have the best customer service and it’s genuine. Very relaxed and food comes out quickly. Staff are very..."

Orlando Martinez

Tequila Factory

Wheelchair Accessible

"Was a little nervous about this place before going after reading reviews, whatever the slow service issue was they fixed it. The food was great and..."

SANDRA Grondin

"The food was really great, I got steak and shrimp fajitas and we had the pomegranate and prickly pear margaritas which were great (pomegranate was..."

Kaitlyn Schindler

"The waiter made a food suggestion for the companies rellenos which were amazing. We did have to wait for the food a bit longer than I like but it..."

Debra McGhan

"Food was awesome. The fish Vercruz & the Shrimp & Chorizo Molcajete were wonderful. Service was excellent even on Super Bowl..."

Carol Nilson

"The food was amazing can get a little expensive if you drink alcohol but the service was beyond great shout out to the waiter his name was Keith..."

Ricardo Llamas-Torres

"Had the pleasure of sampling Chef Chris Wilson's Plum, scallops & jalapeno cevechi today...and I can't describe it in one word...but I'll try with..."

Gilbert Torres

"Taco bar is amazing, wait staff not the..."

Brooo Duncan

"Great food great..."

GenerationEz Tv

"Lugar bueno para pasar un rato a gusto es tranquilo precios..."

Benito Loureiro

Good Shepherd Ranch

DTF “Desert girl” A

Guadalajara Grill - Fiesta, Best Mexican Restaurant In Tucson

71/100 (14835 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Cecilio our waiter was very attentive, checked on us several times and had great recommendations for food. The freshly made salsa and guacamole made..."

Stephanie Mackay

"This is a great place! It has a great bar area and awesome decor! Staff was friendly. Cecilio was awesome if you can get him as your server! The food..."

Bryan Clark

"It's very pretty inside! I love the atmosphere. The spicy salsa was really good and coupled well with the chips. You do have to pay extra for the..."

Destiny Howell

"Wonderful group dinner. Everything was so flavorful. Service was excellent. The QR code for the menu didn’t work outside of the restaurant so I..."

Katharine Kenney

"Amazing experience! I'm from Washington state and have never experienced this kind of food and atmosphere. Cecilio our waiter was 10/10! Thank you..."

Jackie Everett

"Dulce was a wonderful kind server. Food was delish. I had the prickly pear margarita and it was just okay for me. I'm not a fan of syrups so I was a..."

Lori Andrew

"Our server, Manny, was amazing. He was friendly and very attentive. The young lady at the door was also very accommodating, she was warm and..."

Monique Jackson

"First time here as an out of towner. I told my friend several times how impressed with this place I am. The food is delicious, and the service..."

Tiffany Stakem

"We had a fantastic server, Cecilio, who went above and beyond. The food was great and thr salsa was out of this world good! A+ service. My only gripe..."

Chrystofer Artiaga

"Laura is amazing!! She is very sweet. Very fast service and didn’t miss a beat. We loved..."

Taijha

"This is a must experience in Tuscan. We don’t know which was better the food or our server Manny. Both were phenomenal and as Southeast Alaskans..."

Christi Scott

"Our first time here and everything was amazing. Cecilia was our server. He was incredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful. He even had a very large..."

jenny krause

"¡Fantastico! Whenever I visit my parents I make my request to dine for authentic Mexican food at Guadalajara! Alonso, our server was top notch!!..."

Sharon May

"Cecilio was a great server! We got prompt service and he ensured that we had a good first experience! He was quite attentive and made great..."

Chaneille Malcolm

"The food exceeded my expectations, we normally do not go out for Mexican foood due to poor quality of authenticity and quality. This place does not..."

Roxanne Harper

"The salsa they make at your table is so good. Happy Hour Margarita $6. Great service . Food was fast and..."

Sunny Shores

"The salsa and guacamole is made fresh at your table. Our waiter, Cecilio, was wonderful. Had full knowledge of the menu. I wanted a Margarita and he..."

Mildred Cruz

"Our waiter was awesome! Went in on Father’s Day and it was busy but the waiter made it worth the wait. He was very attentive, funny and stayed on..."

Anna Figueroa

"Thank you Cecilio for your service you are one of the best ones. Love the decorations. The food was good just weird taste on the Chile relleno..."

Janeth Carrillo

Gringo Grill + Cantina

Wheelchair Accessible

"Enjoyed our meal. I had Chile Relleno and husband tortillas soup. A few margaritas. End of stay enjoyed Calamari and more drinks while we enjoyed..."

Shari Noon

"Delicious food, great service, and scenic views. I understand there's a new chef, so I can't speak to the changes before and after. I just know it's..."

Leni Konstas (Eleni)

"I ordered through door dash on whim and holy moly. This play is yummy. The mini chimis are amazing and I love that they offer a bean and cheese one..."

Jamie Gantzer

"Friendly service, a pleasant quaint ambience , very tasty food with a slight twist on traditional Mexican cuisine . A little pricey for the portion..."

Alex Casares

"Great service and a tasty beverage. I went around 2pm on a Thursday and was slow only two other guests so I'm not sure how they do at peak times,..."

Chris C

"Great staff! Enjoyed our time this evening. Happy hour prices and quality of food and drinks are beyond reasonable and totally worth it! The view..."

Cecelia Fresh

"If you want to try some Tucson favorites, Gringo is definitely a good place to go. There is a wide variety of options available on the menu to..."

Levi Rubin

"Cool place to get some food at our hotel. Food and service were..."

Josh Wilson

"Fantastic food. Reasonably priced. Great atmosphere. I had my order to go and was not disappointed. You've gotta try it! I had carne asada tacos and..."

Amanda Joy High

"The fajita trio was delicious. Our server was great. Nice sit down place and if it wasn't cold the outdoor seating would have been great. Sat..."

Allen Balsley

"I've hosted friends here that appreciate this wonderful 💎 gem. A get away for..."

Warren Humphrey

"Absolutely love this place, the food was so good and had the best service. Antonio is one of the best karaoke singers you will ever here, request..."

Sophia Bell

Teresa's Mosaic Cafe

70/100 (3012 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My husband hyped this up as the best Mexican food ever. Unfortunately for me it didn't live up to the hype. We went with friends and there were 5..."

Littlered527 Happy

"Nice restaurant. Gets busy quickly. We were there around 9 and it wasn't too bad. Ordered the menudo (small bowl), chorizo with eggs and beans. ..."

Sandra Anaya

"Today was my first time coming here after living right by it for over a year. It was a great experience! The restaurant was very clean and the..."

Sara Sutterfield

"Always enjoy eating here! Food, service, and location is great. Friendly and bright atmosphere and great views from the restaurant. Easy to access..."

Michael A.

"Had to get some menudo since the kid wants some and it takes overnight to make a good menudo. It costs $10 to get a bowl con pan and some garnishes...."

Leo T

"This is a great restaurant! I have been here quite a few times and it’s always very good love there fresh homemade tortillas. So good and there..."

Kelly Green

"It is a good place to have Mexican food. The salsas are great and so is the food. The service is fast even when the place was full. They have a lot..."

Cecilia Allison

"Amazing breakfast spot! I stopped in for a few hours while my car was being serviced next door. The food and views were great, and the staff was..."

Joe Rottman

"The best Mexican breakfast and breakfast of my life . Ate here two days in a row . Love this place . Best tortillas in..."

Kimberly S

"We were blown away with the food, it was delicious very savory the waitress was kind and kindly switched out my drink also she was beyond customer..."

Elisabeth Faith Vega

"Great Sunday morning breakfast spot with specials. The hot chocolate and bloody Mary were excellent. I had the Desayuno con Salsa de Nopalito..."

Chris Hinshaw

"Always a wonderful experience. Food is yummy. Drinks are delicious ( and a little ootent, lol). Server was delightful. Amazing views of the..."

Luana Andamasaris

"Incredibly impressed with the quality of the food and the amazing service!! The lady who helped mentioned they were slow but I have a feeling they..."

J. Paul Duplantis

"Several friends have been recommending this place for months, and the Hubs and I finally got to stopping in for breakfast after a journey to the West..."

Betsy MM

"How fresh can you get when they are making home made flour tortillas on site! Here they do food is great and services as well a must try..."

MHJ Photo

"On the recommendation of a friend, we tried Teresa's Mosaic Cafe. Omgosh, it was awesome! Highly recommend it if you're driving to Tucson or live..."

Michelle Wilson

Chuy's Mesquite Broiler

70/100 (1358 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Family friendly place! Staff is amazing! Tacos are the best! Bring the kids and watch your favorite sports game on the big screen!! Great for..."

Crystel Anne Fuenning

"My favorite stop when I'm in Tucson. Cool artsy atmosphere with patio seating. Excellent food. Cold beer. Fast & friendly..."

Dan Thrasher

"It was the first time for us.. We had a great time, food was really good drinks where amazing staff was wonderful can't wait to go..."

Chris Hearts

"Great food,. Good atmosphere. One of our favorite places to..."

Don Coatman

"The best Mesquite Shrimp Salad in Tucson! Huge Burritos, love..."

Deb Bagoy-Skinner

"I enjoyed the food that I ordered and our server was very nice and took the time to talk and laugh with..."

Thelma Thomas

"Only get Chuys when I visit Tucson. LOVE the chicken..."

Christina Berner

"Shoutout to my server/bartender Jessica! Really great service and arguably the best smile of the staff. I had the fish specials, may come back to try..."

Kovia Phan

"Food came out correct, hot & quickly. The menu has expanded and food is beautifully made. Three of us ate with no alcohol approx $10 per person...."

Adrian Austin

"We just arrived in Tucson from Las Vegas last Thursday.. my hubby said this is the best restaurant in Tucson . It was really true and customer..."

Eulice Mae Dlugajczyk

"I needed a place for a quick lunch and great service....I was NOT disappointed. Dianna, the bartender had a lot going on, but she made some wonderful..."

Jaime Overturf

"Pretty sad that this location closed. The service was hit or miss but the food was good. I miss that cabbage..."

Deborah Ruiz

"Got one of my favorites. The delicious tri tip Philly cheese steak sandwich and the onion rings were always..."

William J.

"We've been going to 22nd St Chuy's since we moved to Tucson in 2003. I still have a Super Bowl T-shirt that they were giving away during the..."

Chip Ellis

"Great atmosphere & delicious food! Good for all ages. They do serve adult drinks if that's what you need before having a bite to eat or just..."

Letitia Rohr

"We came here for a car show that they were sponsoring, and we left full of some great..."

Susan Clodfelter

"Do you plan to reopen? Always loved this place. Great food, great drinks and cool..."

Brandon Anderson

"I went here almost all the time getting the wings, it was the best! Even the chips and the salsa! It’s sad to see this place temporarily closed...."

Reset

There are 80 restaurants

Cuisine

Dietary restrictions

Meals

Structure

Dishes

Southwestern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Tucson

Ranking

Sort A-Z

near you

Filters

Amber Villareal

JTSO1

Sonyasmith@gmail.com Palladin99

Maria Garcia

Diane Trematore

Brian Smith

Paul Masih

Maria Chairez

Kenneth Mackie

Solar Chick

Michael A.

Morgan McLaughlin

Rude Artichoke

Jjangel

tim jones

teri partain

Jacalyn Schnelle

Tim Pederson

Kuuleme Stephens

Bobby Evans

Pearls with Plaid

Marie Nelson

Michele Long

Sudipa Guha

Jayne Just

Julia Gomez

Martha Van Garza

Vince Moreno

Echo F

G ARCYA

C J

Alexandra Arias

Samantha Lespron

Jazz Marie

Susan Boyette

Alondra Reynolds

Rachel Dvorkin

Anjela Bradstreet

Tod Persellin

William J Dockery

Tiara

D Val

Tracey Werdin

Alexis Dabney

T R

Adam Schwartz

Tiffany Gilly-Forrer

Zu Doyle

Liz Carpenter

Batuhan Özgüzelalp

Lisa Record

Yolanda McCaughey

M Eseppi

Lisa Trombetta

Devin Crighton

Phyllis Afflick

Jessy Mendia

Jason Burlingame

Mike Herrier

Patricia Prentiss

Brittany Kain

Rachel S

Anonymous Reviewer

Nancy Hall

Amanda Schaffer

Christopher Lang Dulawan

Jeff Rutherford

BIG CHEEKO