I look forward to eating here whenever I visit my son (he is a student at UofA). The food is always delicious, & the service is always fantastic! By far my favorite restaurant in Tucson! We just visited last week, & I cannot wait til our next trip in August! read more

I've been to both locations and I prefer the one on Oracle. Their menus at the Oracle location have better options, including their fajitas, which I ordered. I enjoy the chicken fajitas, but the rice was a bit unseasoned, so I wished they added more flavor to it. Also, I had the mocktail mango margarita, and it was yummy. Second, Luis, the server, was an excellent and friendly person. He was helping me to pick my food orders, and his recommendations were really good. Also, I think the Oracle location is more spacious than the one on Grant, particularly with better seatings. I will come here again and ordered something else. read more

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I came here because I saw all the amazing reviews and Amelia's did not disappoint. We were greeted and seated right away. The servers were very nice and attentive. The food came out in a very timely manner and they give chips and salsa while you wait. All the food was so good, the tacos and the breakfast burritos, and especially the chilaquiles The resturante looked so nice and clean. I love their LED signage. read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Shrimp taco - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I had to go to get a passport renewal last minute and got hungry waiting for the print to happen. I looked for best brunch near me and Amelia's popped up as highly reviewed and I fell like nopales. We got there just intime to beat any brunch rush and we all go to order what we wanted. Nopales con juevo, taco birria, pancakes Nutella and famous margaritas! All of the food was fantastic. I did think it was a little expensive for a family of four but then again what isn't expensive these days. I would recommend this space as a splurge space. We all Enjoyed it, the space was relaxing and the staff was accommodating. read more

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Had a fun time dining at Amelia's! We had a great server and the food was tasty! Ambiance is trendy, would recommend for a fun dinner or brunch. Good for small to medium sized groups. Loved my birria enchiladas roja. The sauce was so goooooodd! Great value. read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Enchiladas (included sides) - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Absolutely loved our experience at Amelia's! After first going to the wrong Amelia's location, we were so happy we ended up at the right one. Great experience! First we started with frozen strawberry and mango margaritas. I dont even like margaritas but they were absolutely delicious. The drinks throughout the night were top notch. On the next round we ordered the award winning classic margarita and the prickly pear/jalapeno margaritas. They were delicious and so fresh. Didn't know margaritas could be so good. Highly recommend. I always care about chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant. There's were good and we maybe snacked on too many before dinner. For dinner, I basically wanted to eat everything on the menu. I branched out and tried the molcajete mixto that came with steak, chicken, shrimp, cactus, stuffed bacon wrapped pepper all on a hot stone bowl. There's an absolutely delicious tomato sauce literally sizzling the entire time you are eating. I can't tell you how much I loved this. The sauce was so flavorful. The stuffed pepper was spicy and fantastic. It was so delicious that I kept forcing myself to eat more of it and almost got sick overeating. I still had over half leftover. My husband had steak fajitas which he enjoyed. The vibe of the restaurant is casual and fun. Saw kids and adults. The inside is much better than their other location. The service was absolute excellent. Our server Danny was extremely attentive and did an excellent job explaining menu items and bar choices. I cannnot rave enough about how much I loved my dinner and drinks and the service. Highly recommend this place. read more

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The food I tried was good. I enjoyed the mole with vegetable enchiladas. I always enjoy trying a new mole! The mole was slightly tomato-y, not something that I noticed in other moles I have had. I liked the flavor and also liked the texture. I think it wasn't as piping hot as I was dreaming it would be which affected my enjoyment of it a little. The vegetables in the enchiladas were cooked well. The refried beans on the side were smokey and flavorful and the black beans I got instead of rice had a good flavor too (I find that black beans sometimes tend to be more of an afterthought in some Mexican restaurants in my experience) I am glad they now have some vegetarian options that are dairy free and egg free too. I believe both refried and black beans, mole sauce, and red enchilada sauce are vegetarian. The Rice and the flour tortillas are not vegetarian here I believe They had heaters on their patio which was nice. The restaurant in general felt crowded when my husband and I were there like they were maximizing seating more people than they could actually handle both in terms of service and in terms of space. Service was bad and felt unwelcoming. We weren't checked on during the meal and when we finally got the attention of our waiter to tell him that we received the wrong item or when we asked for anything he was impatient and rude. If I come back to eat at Amelia's it would be at a less popular time in the hope for better and more professional service. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite! read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Mole (vegan) - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Delicious and authentic Mexican cuisine served in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant offers plenty of comfortable seating, making it great for both small groups and larger parties. There's also a full bar area with its own seating, which adds to the fun, relaxed vibe whether you're stopping in for breakfast or later in the day. The carne asada breakfast burritos are a standout--flavorful, well-seasoned, and generously portioned. The ingredients taste fresh and the overall quality really reflects authentic Mexican cooking rather than a watered-down version. Everything comes out hot and made to order. The space is clean and well-maintained, including the restrooms, with both unisex and women's bathrooms available. Overall, it's a great spot for good food, a comfortable setting, and an enjoyable dining experience. read more

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Amelia's is so fantastic that getting a good photo of the food before devouring it is impossible!! I've been to the restaurant itself 5 times, and gotten takeout as many times, if not more, and the quality is unwavering and outstanding. I bring all my visiting friends here! Amelia's does all the things right. Great food. Well priced for quantity, quality, and attention to detail. Attentive service, even on busy days. Outdoor, dog-friendly patio for post hike meals. This is the place to be for great food! read more

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I haven't been here for a little while. I've also not posted a local review for a while. I came back to Amelia's for a good breakfast and was not disappointed. I had the Spinach Tamales (from the vegetarian part of the menu) and my husband had the Beef Tamales with eggs. Portions were generous, beautifully plated and tasty. Thanks Francisco, for the great service! And thanks Amelia's for the great food. I continue to recommend. read more

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Can check this off the list! Met a friend here for brunch. Wasn't quite what I expected size wise and with the high ratings, I imagine that there can be a crazy wait. The parking lot is not that big and you have to make a quick swoop off of Oracle to park. Just a heads up. I tried the spinach tamales with eggs over easy and had a michelada with Modelo Especial. An unexpectedly perfect combo is what I got, too! We were brought chips and salsa while we waited. My friend and I both loved the tomatillo one a lot. Chips were fresh tasting. Ever since my dinner at BOCA, I feel obligated to mention that the chips and salsa were not a separate menu charge. Francisco took care of us, another pro who asked us about food allergies beforehand, wasn't too hovery,perfect. Reasonably priced food. I spied some things I would like to try next time so I will definitely be back. read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Spinach tamales with eggs over easy - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I've been to San Diego, had tons of Tucson food, been to mexico, been to New Mexico for their new Mexican food, live in LA...and then there's this. It was incredible. The chips and salasas were on point. Their Enchiladas (shrimp) were divine, the rice and beans excellent, and their drinks were perfection. It frankly blew my mind. How do they get that green sauce so creamy and flavorful? Also Rodrigo at the bar was phenomenal! He did not steer me wrong wrt my food order, made perfect drinks, etc. As someone who has been a server in the past he was excellent. Try sitting at the bar of he's around. Are you still reading? If so, just go there! read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Shrimp Enchiladas, margaritas, rice and beans, and a birrira taco. - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

First time at this location, and happy to see more indoor seating and space in comparison to the Grant one. We decided to try some new things we hadn't before - glad we ventured away from the quesabirria (which is solid and our usual order at the Grant location) to try one of the molcajetes because I think we may like the molcajetes more! You can order them for 1-2 people, and the 2 person portion was perfect for sharing. We had the mixto which also comes with tortillas, rice, beans, and guacamole. So flavorful and filling. We also tried some drinks including their award winning margarita from this year's championship which was solid (though not the best margarita I've ever had). read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Molcajete mixto - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I had walked a section of the Loop with my dog and saw this restaurant was in the area. I had always wanted to try it. It was 4:45pm on a Friday and I knew it would be busy. The parking lot was filling up fast. Since I was by myself and my dog was resting in the car under a shade tree, I ate at the bar to free up a table. This was a wise decision as 30 minutes later all the tables were occupied. I can see why this place does so well. Everything about this restaurant is top notch: the food, the service, the ambiance. All the servers wear clean, professional uniforms(black shirt and pants for the men, white blouse and black pants for women) and work the floor as a team. I was impressed. No dirty plate is left sitting on the table. I ordered a chicken enchilada platter with both red and green sauce. The presentation was beautiful, with the rice, beans and salad served on a separate plate. I used some of the sauce for both the salad and beans. I was so full, I couldn't finish my chips that I got before the meal . Even the salsa was delicious. When I left at 5:30pm, the restaurant and the patio tables were full. I had timed this visit perfectly. read more

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The ambiance is loud and the service was slow. The food was not worth the wait and expect to be charged for every additional little thing. We especially didn't like the server hovering over you while you add on your tip on their little hand held machine. I don't like that you can't review your bill before paying. We won't be back. read more

The food was delicious and the portions are generous. I chose the enchil My server Luis (Louis?) was great; he told me about the dishes, made sure my visit was perfect without being over-attentive. Everything about the experience was great--I'll definitely be back! read more

One of the first meal impressions... The Fajitas are smmmokin'. The tables have inlaid turquoise. Water glasses look like cut crystal. Ambience is lively. Decor is colorful, eclectic. Seating areas throughout seem to have their own theme/style. PBS Cooking shows are on the tvs at and over the bar. My regret, we didn't order the Fajitas. We both ordered a Chimichanga. Ground Beef for my friend, with only rice, and I went with Carne asada or something similar with beans and rice, Christmas Style. When our entrees arrived I noticed no beans or rice on either one of our plates. So then I think it's going to be served on another plate and it's going to arrive in a minute or two. Imagine my surprise to find my Chimichanga has rice and beans INSIDE of it. Yeeuck. Don't fill my Chimi with filler. Beans and rice are an accompaniment, not the main dish. My excitement of trying a new restaurant was immediately doused. Guacamole contained excessive amount of onion. Red and green sauce had good flavor but lacked the heat I anticipated. Even the salsa was on the "safe" side, if your a snowbird. Overall, the atmosphere was nice, prices competitive, but the food did not make me want to dine here again. read more

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Wow! I've been waiting to come here for awhile and it was worth the wait!! I tried going to the other location but the wait was so long. This time I made a reservation at this location with no wait. Food- delicious! We left super stuffed and satisfied. The serving sizes were very filling. The food came out really fast and tasted freshly made. The mini chimis were delicious- a surprisingly addicting snack with fun toppings. The quesabirria was one of the best I've had. Lots of meat and delicious dip without a sign of cilantro! It's so rare to find a place able to separate out cilantro. The rice and beans were seasoned so well too. The carne asada burrito was huge and the salsas on top made it truly delectable. Ambiance- very clean spacious and nice. I think there may have been some smoke in the restaurant which made it look a bit misty but it didn't smell like smoke at least. Service- Gabe was our server and he was great. Attentive patient and friendly. Overall nice service Highly recommend! read more

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our server was really friendly, and the vibes were pretty cozy. their menu has some creative things and I tried one of them, the birria ramen. it tasted better than it sounded and I actually quite enjoyed it. however, the others weren't that great. for the nachos, the nacho cheese was watery and bland, and the chicken too sweet. for the churros, the churros were kind of tough. however, everything was really affordable! read more

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So good! Easy going atmosphere with delicious authentic food! It's a bit far from midtown, but worth the drive. I'm hooked on the green chicken enchiladas! Highly recommend checking it out. Drinks are the only inconsistency, sometimes it takes like juice and sometimes is really good, depending on the bartender. Still, amazing food! read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We love coming here, it's become one of our favorite spots. They're known for their award winning quesabirria and honestly I can see why. It's delicious! I've mostly had their enchiladas and tacos here but every time it's just so good. The servers are kind and attentive, and yes this place gets BUSY on the weekends, but we've always felt taken care of. It can get a little loud inside (when it's packed) so sitting outside on their patio has become our favorite places to be. Also their drinks are well crafted - the bartenders do a great job. Their other location is nice as well, a bit smaller, but I prefer the larger bar and drink selection at this location. Any time family or friends come to visit from out of town, we take them here. read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Skinny Margaritas, my favorite. Light and fresh. - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Made a reservation in open table and had to wait about 15 minutes for a table to become available so not bad. Our server was great. The Margarita was nothing special, it had way too strong orange flavor. The food was great! I got the enchiladas with green sauce, it packed a bit of a punch. My partner got a sampler and the birria taco which he was obsessed with. read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Let's start with the award winning green salsa it's delicious. The chiaquiles divorciados with birria were bomba and the cafecito de olla, delicioso. So many dishes to choose from. My server Matty was very attentive and friendly so thank you! The restaurant has ample space and an amazing outdoor space for cooler weather. It was a pleasure meeting the one and only Mario Hernández Alonso of the world famous Mexico's Michelin starred Taqueria El Califa de León who was dining at this restaurant who's chef is also known for his excellent food. read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Chef/owner Mario from World famous Michelin starred taqueria El Califa de León who was dining at Amelia's - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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This was a terrible experience. Tucson has so many great restaurants, but this is not one of them. The service was some of the worst I've experienced. There were plenty of staff working, yet most of them seemed to be standing around. We waited 20 minutes before anyone came to our table, and another 30 minutes before we received drinks. Meanwhile, the bartender appeared more interested in chatting with employees than making drinks. When the drinks finally arrived, they were incorrect. Our original waitress disappeared midway through the meal, and eventually another server informed us they would be taking over. After that, no one checked back on us, refilled water, or asked if we wanted another round of drinks. Overall, this was an extremely disappointing dining experience. Do not waste your time here. Dinner on 5/12/26. read more

Good overall. Good vibe and good service. The food was good as well. Had the Chile rellenos breakfast made with real fresh chiles, aa napales con huevo, several birria enchiladas, a quesabirria and a beer battered fish taco. The flavors were somewhat bland but overall good. If you like a mild version of Mexican fare, you would enjoy the food here. read more

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Visited this spot after reading the Yelp reviews. I have to admitted that I was perplexed after eating the food here. Let me explain my confusion. 1. The alcoholic beverages were lacking character. No try flavor, premade and no precision with liquid ratios. 2. No hot sauce on tables. Now think about that-when is the last time that you went to a Mexican restaurant and didn't see hot sauce on the table. That should've been a sign. 3. No flavor! Absolutely none. I ordered their birria taco + caldo. There was no excitement about it. I tasted no seasoning, which means they should probably increase the seasoning. Not even a flake of salt. The rice tasted like it came from a microwaveable package. That's not it! Plus, the chorizo queso dip lacked flavor as well. I think it would be better if the chorizo was mixed with in the queso instead of a small amount on top. 4. The highlight of this visit was the wings, which is why I rated this location a 2 (and our server was cool. He checked on us multiple times). The wings were tender and the sauce was good. Oh and the carrots and celery were fresh and popping. That's all I got. An authentic review about my experience. read more

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Saw how great the reviews were for this place and wanted to try it out. The place is very small with outdoor seating. It was packed when we got here so we had to wait for some tables to open. Although the place is small, some people were getting seated first, even though they came after us. Once we said something and got seated, we had to say something again as we waited another 20 minutes for a server to greet us while other people around us were getting their orders taken even though they got seated after us. I understand their place is small and they might be understaffed but it seems you get better service if you sit inside than outside. Tried their "award winning quesabirras" - nothing award winning about it and I've had way better. False advertising! Not sure how this place gets 5 star reviews, it was nothing close to it. read more

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Well dinner for four. hmmm, there are too many tables inside so the initial seating was forced. Finally we moved the table tight, but two can't get up till it's moved again. I added a star because the Shrimp Fahitas were hot and delish. That's where it ends. The single Chili Renello was cold on a cold plate. My beef taquitos were very good but lacked enough guacamole. Not just four table spoons. The rice n beans are served in individual square bowls, everyone gets two, plus water and drinks and you can imagine this table ran out of room. Our server didn't say what was still coming , so you asked. Now it feels like you are asking for too much , so it becomes , let's wait and see. Way too much effort for fair Mexican food in a loud place. So Not for us, 3 stars , is me being nice. read more

AMAZING! Arguably the best tasting enchilada sauce I've ever had. The beans are smooth and smoky, so delicious. The veggie taco and quesabirria tacos were very tasty. The ambiance is great in here, super good vibes. Our server Gabe was so nice and attentive. Thanks Gabe! read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My friend and I went to try their margarita that won the championship! Their margarita del Sol sure didnt disappoint. I also tried their margarita with prickly pear. It was good but was on the sweeter side. We ordered quesabirria and shrimp ceviche. Ceviche was delicious! We were a little stunned that they charge extra for dipping sauce for the quesabirria! I hadn't seen that before in other places. read more

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Our place in Tuscon. The most charming servers and staff. Listen to Selena as you devour this authentic cuisine and savour every bite. Thank you, friends, for keeping us so well-fed in Tucson! read more

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Very popular place, you may have to wait a few minutes unless you have a reservation. The food here is excellent. The carrizal margarita was a great start. We enjoyed a taco Azteca, 2 tacos Quesabirria with rice and beans. I had the combo plate: beef tamal, birria enchilada and chicken taquito. Also rice and beans on the side. The rice and beans were very good along with all the other great food. read more

Simply amazing! Mole was SOOOO good. Service from Gabe was impeccable, efficient and very timely. And the margaritas are award winning for a reason. Our out of town guest were impressed with the small tucked out of the way James Beard winning restaurant (which makes us look like culinary rockstars for merely making a reservation). read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Service was good. We made reservations online and seated not too long after we arrived. I had the machaca breakfast burrito with green and red sauce on the side. The burrito was large enough for 2. It was good with plenty of egg and machaca. read more

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I had some out of town guests staying in OV and they wanted to meet for dinner - good Mx food was the preference so I suggested Amelia's. They loooooved it. Their "winning" Carrizal margarita was a hit with just the right balance of spice and heat. And their signature quesabirria tacos and chicken tortilla soup were both excellent as usual. Service was good with one caveat. Our server ALWAYS interrupted us without warning or a "pardon me" - the second she reached our table she began talking OVER our ongoing convos. Every time. She was otherwise pleasant and attentive but, man o man, hello? Parking is free in their shared private lot but it can get crowded easily, necessitating a short walk, at worst. Ambiance is pleasant and conducive to good convo as well. read more

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I got the molcajete. Absolutely fantastic! The shrimp, steak and cheese was sooo good!! This place is excellent! read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - molcajete - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Fabulous food, excellent service once again what more could you ask for? We had a wonderful time celebrating my husband's birthday with the grandkids and family. I'm at uploading a few more pictures for foods that we hadn't tried before. Everything was just scrumptious. I know my husband and son-in-law would highly recommend the nachos! And the kids loved the Nutella pancakes with a side of birria tacos. Haha actually they shared two orders between them. And I love the survey. It was great. read more

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The drinks are stellar and the food was fantastic! Got a Oaxacan Old Fashioned and 2 tacos and was surprised by the quality and the authenticity of the food. Mama Amelia knew what she was doing tbh this stuff was so good I'd make the drive from Los Angeles just to eat it again. read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Carne Asada taco - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Came here for a Culinary Collaboration Dinner from Luis Martinez and Jose Contreras. it was a wonderful evening. food was very good, some dishes i thought could be better but that's my own taste. Environment was great, met a couple couples next to us while we are our 7 courses. read more

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Excellent excellent excellent! We have been to both locations and neither disappoint. Which comes as no surpise given their James beard nomination. The food is beyond incredible. It's simple yet elevated and exploding with flavor. The Molcajete Mixo is visually stunning when it comes out- full of shrimp, chicken, tender beef, with bell peppers wrapped in bacon and stuffed with pure goodness. Plus plenty of nopales and bubbling tomatillo to add to your bites. The queso with chorizo is a delicious starter. And you really can't go wrong with any of their specialty drinks! Service was good- a little forgetful but overall very kind and helpful. Oh and- order the churos- even if you're full, they are delicious!!! read more

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