Excellent food! Lovely front counter staff. The colorful menu is stunning and I loved all the options they have to offer! read more

Calle Tepa - Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Went in for happy hour on a Friday night about an hour before it ended. The service was excellent -- we had two different servers checking on us outside multiple times, and they even came out to let us know happy hour was ending in case we wanted to order anything else before it was over. The food and drinks were great, and the service made the experience even better! read more

Excellent! Chicken fajitas came to the table the most sizzling we've ever seen. Their chips & salsa aren't complimentary, however, order one and it's endless. There's also an unlimited salsa bar. Super friendly staff and nice ambiance. A must-stop in Tucson for great Mexican cuisine. Recommended highly! read more

We've enjoyed the Calle Tepa cuisine on multiple occasions...consistently tasty, good vibe, nice menu (not overwhelming with too many options!) I recently stopped in for a quick lunch and decided to try the Sonoran Hotdog. It came with a side (lots of choices for the side) and I chose the posole. It was all so yummy! That hotdog bread so soft and tasty! I am still thinking about the posole and craving it already! read more

Calle Tepa - Sonoran Dog and Posole $10 - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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An other great lunch at a favorite restaurant! The staff is so very friendly and make sure your order is served quickly. The portions are ample, and fresh made. I have tried many of the full meals and appetizers. The bar area is relaxed and allows people to visit and meet.Some of the staff we visit with are Mercy, Rafael, Roger, and Manager ,Vanessa. Will be back! Don't forget to have the desserts! read more

This place used to be our spot when we visited Tucson. Hadn't been there in 3-4 years and pretty sure something happened. The food was NOT great. Their salsa went downhill. And it was over $50 for 2 people for lunch. Not coming back read more

Delicious taco salad and salsa. Ingredients were fresh. Also ordered elote corn and it was good. read more

Calle Tepa - This chicken taco salad is the bomb. Very tasty seasoned chicken. - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Went there in my lunch break for a nice lil taco Tuesday. No taco Tuesday specials, so I get a quesadilla and a bowl of pozole and a soda. $28 dollars.... I say I'm sorry how much was the quesadilla? $18... Please spend your money else where in this economy. No business charging California prices with the most mediocre Mexican food. There was a reason it was empty when I walked in read more

Food was excellent, service was nice and ambiance nice and clean. They don't skimp on the alcohol either! 3.9 stars. read more

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I popped over why my vehicle was being worked on across the street. What a great little restaurant. The service was friendly and very quick and the food was way beyond my expectations. I had the posole and it was as good as any posole I've had. I also ordered street corn, thinking I would get a small corn on the cob decorated with a normal accoutrements. Instead, it came in a large bowl, enough for about three people, and it was delicious.. read more

I recently had dinner here with a friend. It was a first time for both of us. I had a chicken adobada bowl ($16), basically a green salad with some chunks of hot chicken added. It was OK, but my friend, who ordered three things, thought that all of them were bland. The atmosphere is nice. Service is order at the counter, they give you a number, and somebody brings your food out. There is a good salsa bar. Prices are kind of high for a place without table service. There is also a bar in the back, but we didn't try it. The bar looked small and was crowded on a Thursday evening. read more

Always grateful for a spot with counter service when Im short on time. My food came out hot and quick. The chicken adobada was perfect. Don't miss the full salsa bar. If you're not in a hurry like me they also have a full bar in the back and we're jumping out some delicious looking margaritas which I sadly did not have. read more

Tucker in a strip center this place will wow you with their scrumptious food and delicious drinks. Service was great and the place was very busy on a Saturday afternoon even the patio was packed. Salsa is great with plenty of flavor and nice hot chips. Tacos were loaded with tender meat and tamales were fantastic. Definitely a place to try. read more

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It had been a while since I came here but still delicious like I remembered. Lots of food options and they have a nice salsa bar. They have both in door and outdoor seating as well as a bar in the back. I got the birria tacos which were delish. Hubby got a burrito. read more

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We love Calle Tepa. The back outdoor patio is simply lovely. It is always difficult to decide what to order from the menu. Right now, our favorites are Green corn tamale and Fajita Taco bowl. The salsas on the salsa bar are perfect. read more

We have been coming here for many, many years. Always great service, and always great food! They have a patio out front and in the back, as well as a nice bar, which includes happy hour specials. Definitely worth a visit if you get a chance! read more

Street corn, queso, salsa bar! All excellent reasons to come for a visit! We sat on the front covered patio which was lovely and quaint and enjoyed our lunch. A mixup caused one of the entrees to come out 20-minutes late. Would have been a 5 star without that incident. Staff was great and definitely overate! read more

This place is a no for me. People have been telling me to try it and honestly the only reason that I'm giving a 3 is because the service was good. The people were super nice and attentive and even let us use a birthday picture prop. But the food was not good. You could tell that it was all already made and just warmed up. The chips for the salsa bar were an additional charge and none of the salsas were actually good. The set up is also a little strange. The back by the bar is more of like a true restaurant style and the front is a walk up order and then seat yourself. I might be willing to try this place again, especially since people keep telling me it's better at breakfast but this first experience was a definite no for me. read more

Have been here before but it had been awhile. We opted for the order at the counter service instead of being waited on. Staff were very friendly and answered any questions we had about the menu. We love the variety of salsas and topping they have at their salsa bar. The tacos were delicious. We really need to eat here more frequently. Only complaint is the bowl size for chips is a bit small for 3 people. read more

Calle Tepa - 1 Barbacoa Taco 1 Chicken Adobada Taco - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

A must stop for a great meal and even a drink. Friendly staff. They have a cozy outdoor space in the back also !!

Had our first Sonoran dog it was awesome, you order at the cashier then sit down. They have a good variety of salsas and the tortilla chips were really good not hard like most places. I will be back read more

Solid 4 stars. We sat at the bar which is located in the very back of the restaurant past the salsa bar (skip the line to the register). Jose helped us and he was very attentive and came with some great recommendations. We tried a little bit of everything: Manchego carne asada tacos were a solid choice. Tamale was great and Jose, our bartender, recommended the shrimp enchilada which was my favorite of everything we tried. (It's not spicy at all). Sonoran dog was great. I would skip the chicken tortilla soup. Not too much flavor and the chicken was big chunks rather then shredded.btheres no veggies and just kinda bland. read more

Calle Tepa - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

A very delicious hidden gem on the East side! It's an order at the counter place with a delicious salsa bar. The breakfast burritos are top notch! Check this place out! You won't be disappointed! read more

Our first time here, and there was a large group on the front patio and another large group inside the dining area. Fortunately, a server told us there was seating available in the bar area in back. Once there, we promptly received chips and directions to the salsa bar, which had many flavorful choices from mild to hot hot hot. The margaritas and horchata we ordered arrived quickly. The margs were tasty and strong. The menu has lots of options, including several veggie ones. We were there for tacos, and diners may choose street or TEPA style (lettuce, pico, queso fresca). We didn't see a server again for a bit, so we asked the bartender if he could take our order. He was super friendly, took our order, and had food in front of us in no more than 10 minutes. My partner and I ordered the 2 taco combo with grilled shrimp tacos TEPA style. The tacos were amply filled with shrimp that was cooked perfectly, and just enough lettuce and pico. I would have liked a bit more cheese. The soft shell also was a bit thicker than I prefer. The side portions also were ample. The rice was tasty with some chopped peppers, and the beans were good. Once we were done, we flagged a server down for our check and found an "extra" beverage. Our server fixed that quickly and updated the rest of the ticket to reflect happy hour prices. Overall, we'll go again if in the area....especially for the margs. read more

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A phenomenal experience at Calle Tepa. We live in San Diego, but come to Tucson to visit family. First time at Calle Tepa. Amazing service and delicious food! I had the combo with pork tamale and mole enchilada! Delicious. Fun atmosphere in the back near the bar. Will be back next time we are in town. read more

We have eaten here several times but actually took photos this time. Every time the food has been consistent and good flavor. They have a full service dinning and bar in back and quick service in front. The food is Sonoran with a mild red and mild green sauce available for the enchiladas and similar items. The menu is extensive with various meats available as enchiladas, tortas, tacos, salads, burritos, and quesadillas. You can get rice, beans, and eggs as additions. This time we got shredded beef rojo enchiladas with rice and beans, and chicken chiliquiles with ranchero sauce, eggs, and beans. Both dishes were solid with good flavor and tender meat. The beans were creamy and not salty and worked with the rest of the dishes. The salsas were delicious, ranging from hot to mild, with some green and smoky options. The chips had a nice fry and were not oily meaning the fry oil was not old and had the correct temperature. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Although we sat in the quick service section, they were still attentive. Thus, everything was solid and the prices were very reasonable making it a great place for a solid and reliable Sonoran Mexican meal. read more

Calle Tepa - Shredded beef enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Queso fundido is a hearty portion best served with the chorizo. Today we asked for the queso and entree to come at the same time, but that didn't happen. Restaurant was moderately full amd not too busy, but it took a solid 40 minutes for our breakfast burrito to arrive while folks who ordered after us were served. Fortunately we wweren't in a hurry and the chorizo burrito was delicious. read more

Great food-my chimi was crispy and perfectly done with a lovely shredded and flavorful barbacoa inside. Refrieds were spot on with a fluffy, perfectly seasoned Spanish rice. The chicken tacos my date ordered were grilled and juicy - also tasty and loaded with crisp lettuce and onion. Love their salsa bar and its array of heat and flavors. Warmed tortilla chips, yummy house margarita with a happy hour that makes it a reasonable $7. In an earlier visit I tried the frozen marg-also delicious. And the bacon wrapped stuffed peppers-All highly recommended!! read more

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Ambience is nice but thats about it. Service is wacky, wish they actually like took your order at a table, then again a lot of restaurants are like that in Tucson. The worst part was just the portions. Im not a person who eats a lot of food, but we had to go get food immediately after and we spent $50! The food was just alright. Not worth the price... read more

Cute little Mexican joint - especially loved the outside patio. We ate in the back by the bar and enjoyed the atmosphere and food! The green tamale was excellent, as were the rice and beans. The sonoran hot dog was a fun Tucson classic, so glad we tried it. The salsas from the salsa bar were fantastic - especially the verde and the habanero. I also enjoyed a tasty jalapeño margarita. read more

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Good in every respect. Great salsa bar, thin crispy chips, super margaritas and ice cold Mexican beers. It's not a deep menu but it is diverse and tasty. I really like the Sonoran Dogs as well! read more

Food is good. But prices are ridiculously high. For the prices you would expect full wait staff.

The first thing I noticed is you walk up to place your order! On the right side of the restaurant, there is no tipping. The left side tipping is allowed. read more

Came by here for lunch about a week ago. When you walk in it looks similar to many places where you line up get your food and then go sit down. Well it is that sort of place and more. If you go beyond the front ordering and dining areas there is a full service area and bar in the back. The menu has quite a few choices. Some of them are more unique street foods than others such as the Manchegos. Others are more common such as the mini chimis and enchiladas. The menu consists of everything from enchiladas to Sonoran hotdogs. Taco bowls, burritos bowls, or not. Ceviche. Soup. Salad. Veggie combos. You get the idea. Here you have choices. Lots of choices! We ordered the manchegos and the green corn tamale plates. We chose the black beans and Spanish rice. But we could have had refried, or ranchero beans or Veracruz rice. The portions were huge. The plate had 4 manchegos and a separate plate with rice and beans. It also had guacamole and sour cream. I didn't taste the manchegos but my companion ate two and was so thrilled with them that she wanted to place an order to go and take some back to share. It really did look good. The tamale plate consisted of two green corn tamales rice and beans. These green corn tamales were so good they were creamy, pleasantly sweet and just oh so good. The best I've had in a while. The rice was flavorful and the beans done right. The drink menu is as extensive as the food menu. Everything from sodas to lemonades. Horchata. Wine, mixed drinks. Margaritas! I tried the mangorita. Yummm!!! The dessert menu consists of flan, sopapillas, or churros. Like the entrees there is plenty served on the dessert plates to share. No disappointments here. You won't walk away wanting here. I'd be shocked if you don't have leftovers. Service is quick and friendly. My companion wanted to go back just two days later. Writing this makes me wish I had gone back for more. I'm sad they are clearly across town from where I live. I know I will go again in the future. Oh and did I mention. They also have happy hour, every day from 3 to 6. It doesn't get much better. read more

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Saturday dinner was good. Several options on the menu. Got the 3 taco combo plate. Choice of protein. Was craving fish tacos but fish was not on the protein list. Got the chicken tepa style. Rice & Beans come in a variety, chose black bean & Mexican rice. Chips & Salsa are extra. $2 for small chip bowl. There is a yummy salsa bar. Service is minimal. You pay when you order at entrance. You get your own seating, drinks & salsa bar. They close at 8pm so staff were already sweeping & mopping before we got our food. Restrooms were already closing up for cleaning, 1 taco, rice & beans filled me up quick so I got the rest to go & jetted out. read more

Calle Tepa - 3 Tepa Tacos Combo with rice & beans . Choice of protein. I chose Chicken Adobada Tepa Taco style. - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I was hoping for a good meal, but unfortunately, this place was pretty underwhelming. The food was just okay--not terrible, but nothing special either. What really stood out, though, was the rude cashier. From the moment I walked in, they acted like I was an inconvenience rather than a customer. No greeting, no basic courtesy, just a bad attitude. Definitely not the kind of service that makes me want to come back. Plenty of other Mexican restaurants around that actually appreciate their customers! read more

The best sonoran dogs I've had in Tucson. The bun they're served on is FAR superior to anything else I've tasted. The margaritas were excellent, and we really loved the jalapeno marg with chamoy and tajin. 10/10 would recommend. Worth every penny. We will be back!! read more

Calle Tepa - Margaritas were EXCELLENT!!! - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Ordered to go. Delicious Pozole! Friendly people. Nice southwest style I will come back to eat inside.

Ambiance was clean and pleasant. Server Merci was awesome. We told her we were on a time crunch. She was happy to accommodate with still being polite and efficient. We ordered guacamole and carne asada street tacos. Everything was good. We will be back anytime in Tucson! Thank you for your service. read more

Fresh! Everything tastes fresh! Great presentation on everything. You know, when you get your sides of beans and rice at some places, it's just glopped on a plate? Even the sides here are presented nicely. The tacos are made and served in these taco trays, which make it easier to eat. My wife and I ordered the two taco combo, she with carne asada and chicken adobo, and I with barbacoa and chicken adobada, all tepa style (pico, cabbage, and queso fresca). We opted for corn tortillas. All was very good. The adobada was a bit too spicy for me, though. They pack the tacos with a lot of meat. The corn tortillas were impressive as they didn't break down. The interior deco is kind of cool. They have outdoor patios in front and back. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Tucson-top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs! read more

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