We went there to get a "Birria Bomb". We kept hearing so much about it on social media and we live birria tacos so we have it a try. The store has a butcher counter, small grocery section, ready to eat food made to order, and a bbq master waiting to grill your carne asada. The birria bombs are located behind the counter. WOW! This was so incredibly easy to prepare. The meat, water, and the bomb, that's it. The flavor was really good. For me, it was a little on the spicy side, but my husband thought it was the perfect amount of heat. My only word of caution is use the shoulder or chuck roast it recommends. I didn't have either of those at home, but I did have a 3.5 hunk of London broil, so I used that. I had to keep it in the crock pot for an extra 2 hours to get the meat tender, but it was worth it. I also failed on the corn tortillas, didn't have any, so we made quesadillas with flour tortillas and ate the birria on the side. Still super delicious. read more

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Visited Wild West on Mother's Day. Purchased beef steaks and marinated chicken for grilling on the premises. Also purchased flour tortillas, salsa, green corn tamales, red chile tamales and beans. The food was delicious with two exceptions--red and green tamales. The tamales most definitely need to be discarded and replaced.... 1. So so dry; not moist; not fluffy 2. Green corn needed more cheese and more green chile; too skimpy on the ingredients 3. Masa was gritty Service was excellent. Meat counter staff were very helpful. The gentleman grilling was very friendly and accommodating. Cashiers were friendly and polite. Will be back soon but WILL NOT TOUCH THE TAMALES. read more

It is nice to have a carniceria on this side of Tucson. I remember back a few years ago when they took over this space and renovated. Wild West brings a good selection of fresh meats, tortillas, salsa, and drinks. And you can pick up a really nice burrito and other hot items. I stopped in for a breakfast burrito and it was great. read more

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Gaaah-leee if you haven't ordered from here don't hesitate to! I ordered on DoorDash and I'm impressed. I ordered the Albondigas and it was great! Not use to having peppers in that soup but it was good! I also ordered the carne asada fries. These were not your typical Filiberto's style. These were elevated and quality and my husband doesn't compliment food much but when he does it's of high caliber. We want to visit in person soon! But I've been feeling a bit under the weather. Hence the caldo ordering in August. Also the price was so fair! I was impressed that soup and the fries were 30 dollars using DoorDash. read more

Great selection of meats ready to grill and the tastiest corn tortillas! Picked up some Spicy beef chorizo, pork chorizo, and mango habanero chicken breasts. Good quality items and fairly priced. read more

Love this local spot for anything from meat to tortillas to candy to salsa and even veggies! The burritos are SO GOOD and massive! Plus- that biria bomb cannot be beat! read more

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Yes I recommend this place. Need meat to grill? They've got it. Want a giant burrito? They've got many to choose from. The people are helpful and knowledgeable. The store is super clean. Love love love this place read more

Bought some bones for marrow butter here and they were really nice and helpful. They have many kinds of foods and meat.

Came in for some tortillas and Freshly made pico de gallo and guacamole sauce all were very delicious. Huge selection of meats, produce, and candy. read more

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Great Mexican meat market on the North side! Meat, tortillas, Mexican candies, michelada mixes, a few fresh veggies, hot sauces and so much more! We had lunch here and sat outside to enjoy it - they had Mexican music playing on the patio, and the grill was going with meat, jalapenos, corn for corn cocktails! It felt like a party! My carne tacos were delicious and my husbands nachos must have had at least a pound of meat on them! They were loaded! The box was completely full of nachos, beans, meat, guac, salsa and cheese! You can just smell the grilling meat when you walk in and it immediately makes you hungry! Great place! read more

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Been trying to get over here for a while now, so glad I stopped in today. The store is very clean the staff friendly and informative and they had just what I was looking for. I've been wanting to try the Beria bomb and so glad that I grabbed it looking forward to trying it out to see if it's everything that I've been hearing about it.. Not only do they serve up delicious plates of hot food. You can also purchase meat Mexican candies tortillas they seem to have everything you need from food to seasonings to candy. They definitely have a new customer going forward in fact I'll be back tomorrow for a lunch plate. read more

Carniceria Wild West - Birria bomb - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Overall rating: 4/5 Wait: 4.5/5 Arrival time:Sunday 5pm Food: 4/5 Order: Super Nachos Carne Asada, Tortas Carnitas, Wild West Hotdog Special, Meaty Quesadilla Birria Service: n/a Price: 4.5/5 Worth it, would come back Carniceria Wild West operates on a simple principle: generous, made-to-order comfort food executed without pretense. The Meaty Quesadilla Birria is the clear standout, its rich, consomme-dipped tortilla giving way to profoundly flavorful shredded beef. Portions are notably substantial, with an order of Super Nachos Carne Asada easily serving as a meal for two. Everything is cooked quickly over the grill, resulting in food that is satisfying and uncomplicated. While the experience is purely functional, the consistent flavor and clear value make it a reliable spot. It's the kind of place you go when a straightforward, filling meal is the only objective. read more

I purchased $60 worth of meat and planned on cooking it the next day only to find it smelling sour and browned. We were told to take it back and the cashier had attitude and was defensive as if that meat was taken out of her paycheck. They sale discounted canned food that's months expired. The dehydrated meat is 29.99lb while at my main carneceria is 19.99lb... I wouldn't recommend this meat market. read more

The Carniceria Wild West on 4825 N 1st Ave has the worst public service of any food establishment in Tucson. This is the first negative review I have ever written in my life, and I believe their food service deserves it. Twice in a row now, a young male staff member has been very rude and inconsiderate, acting like they do not care anything about their customers. Fortunately, there are many other carnicerias in Tucson and I will never have to step foot into this store ever again. John. 4-17-26 read more

Summary: outstanding meats, friendly service, confusing eat-in ordering process with limited seating. Four of us came in for lunch the other day. At first we couldn't figure out where to place the order, then where/how to pay? Do they bring out our food? (yes) I asked the lady behind the counter what her favorite was, and she answered pork belly dipped in guacamole, so I ordered that. The pork belly was out of this world, and their guac ain't half bad either. My companions had an assortment of tacos, quesadillas and burritos, and the portions were huge and the flavors just excellent. It's going to take me a few visits to figure out what to order here and how to do it, but I am determined! If you are looking for some great carne asada to throw on your home grill, this is the place to get it. Or, have them grill it and declare victory!! read more

Carniceria Wild West - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Ayyy madre mio. IMHO this Mexican meat shop is the best! I mean, the food is beyond expectation, then there's this excellent customer service from a lady who is as sweet as the candies they are selling, and above all- the store is clean and well stacked with Mexican goodies! I never planned on this but what a lucky find! Cinco estrellas! Muchas gracias, ¡volveré! read more

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I loved the concept of this place! You can go into the store to purchase your meats and they will cook it for free for you outside. I ordered a pound or so of carne asada which was perfectly marinaded. The carne con chile taco was good and rich. The birria was pretty dry. I highly reccomend taking advantage of their grilling service! The carne asada marinade was fantastic. read more

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After a round of golf at Dove Mountain Golf Club I was starving and I wanted good Mexican food. Everyone knows Tucson has some of the best. I really wanted my favorite fry bread at one of the vendors located at Mission San Xavier del Bac, but I wasn't sure if they'd be open this late in the afternoon. So I went through my Yelp list for Tucson and I came across this Bookmarked place. This is a Mexican meat market/store/kitchen. They also grill their marinated meat outside, which you can order by the pound. I ended up ordering two carne asada tacos and an order of Sonoran Hot Dogs, which comes with two dogs per order, even though I only wanted one. There is a small condiment station where you can dress up your food order. Sadly the station wasn't kept up. Every container was almost empty. More sadly was my food order. My taco meat was so tough, chewy, and unflavorful! I dressed up my tacos with grilled onions and jalapeños, a couple of their salsas, squeezed lemon, but I could not get past the toughness of the meat. Was it beef chuck? Where were the Mexican spices or any type of seasoning? If you're going to use a tough cut of meat, at least tenderize it. I was chewing for days. I did not eat the second taco. My Sonoran Dog was better, but they forgot to add the beans. I was so disappointed with my meal, I didn't eat the second dog either. I think the high rating this place gets is from their meat and marinated meat selection. It actually looked pretty good. They also open-fire grill their marinated and un marinated meats outside, such as, flank and skirt steak, which is probably pretty good. I actually thought my carne asada was going to be prepared with outdoor grill meat, but no. So with that being said, my rating is only based on the food coming out of the kitchen. I was really looking to be treated to some awesome Mexican food; especially when I lived an hour and a half North where it's hard to find authentic Mexican food. But today was not the day! read more

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This place could do a few things and be a 4.5, but it's such an inconvenient experience that I no longer look forward to eating there. The food is really good. Quesabirria tacos are fantastic and any of the taco varieties. My husband enjoys the chicharrones. I find the beans a bit too spicy, but they are very flavorful packed with chorizo for flavor. What brings me down is the salsa bar only has tiny containers for salsa and no plates or trays to carry multiple little containers of salsa when your hands are already full. They have cucumbers and lemon wedges (no lime) but again, no containers or plates large enough to put them in. You have to ask special. This is a special disadvantage when you are disabled or dinings with an elderly or disabled person or children and have to carry all the salsas and other fixings to your table outside at the front of the store. It's also very cramped around the salsa and hard to stay out of the way of people placing their orders. In addition, you can't get a cup of ice without asking special, and they don't have cups, just food containers you may use as a cup. The ordering experience is also baffling. You are supposed to order everything from a touch screen, but not everything on the menu is on the touchscreen. Sometimes the touchscreen gives you options that are not actually clickable. This carniceria is still very popular because of its location and the quality of much of its food, but adding a few conveniences and thinking about the customer experience would make it more inclusive and I would definitely be tempted to go more often. read more

I popped into Wild West to see what their tortilla selection was like. The place is really clean and presentable. They definitely have a solid selection of meats and other prepared foods, salsas, etc. in addition to traditional Mexican pastries (concha's, hebilla, etc), candies, dry goods and more. I did not purchase any meat or order from their food menu, but will definitely return to try it. Their tortilla selection came in short for me. I purchased some flour tortillas made in Hermosillo and they unfortunately tasted like Mission tortillas. What's a disappointment! Especially since they come from Mexico. Wild West also had tortillas packaged and labeled with their name in them but I am not sure they make them. I should have asked. I'll go back and try more. Wild West is a good option near home. read more

A must try! Absolutely wonderful surprise! Do you like grilling? They got you.. Do you hate grilling in the heat, but want the charred flavor? They got you. Either way this place is a home run all day because they'll grill your meat for you on their outdoor BBQ if you want! What a cool option on hot summer days! I had assumed this sparkling clean store was only a meat market, OH NO NO NO, it is so much MORE! It was the 4th of July and we hadn't made any plans, so on a Yelp search whim, we went to get something to BBQ and we came back with so much! They have a variety of entrees ready to serve in the $12-13 price range, all your faves. They make their own chicharrones, baked goods, meats. We chose the following are were very very happy with all of them: A giant burrito (tender chunks of pork) with extra nice rice & beans A trio of the best, chubbiest, street tacos with rice & beans 12 red beef tamales with small olives for an authentic Latin pop of deliciousness 2 lbs of marinated spicy chicken ready to grill A bag of their Conchos A container of grilled salsa/relish A bag of tortillas And a new place to buy meat & Mexican food! We loved the great service, the meat counter was stocked with homemade chorizo, great looking steaks, chicken & more. Extra friendly service, too! They had a giant candy section, salsas & hot sauces, piles of every tortilla, & other Mexican staples for your cooking pleasure. My only suggestion would be some large sandwich boards outside to indicate you have lots of ready to eat food. This was a great find! read more

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This place is ridiculously overpriced. I made the mistake of buying a 1 quart container of pre cooked birria and was charged over $32.00 there was so little meat I was only able to make two small burritos. There are so many great restaurants in Tucson that sell a quart container of birria for $20.00 and under . Tania's 33 is just one of many examples. I mean you can even get that amount of birria at Trader Joe's for less than 16 dollars. Save yourself the grief and avoid this highly overpriced ripoff. This was a business that I had been looking forward to trying but never again. To top it off the birria wasn't even very good. Awful place don't go. If I could have given negative stars I would have read more

We like this local-gem of a restaurant for its flavorful food, its super-generous portions, prices that are very fair, and for their pleasant and helpful employees. We consider ourselves lucky to have found this place about 2 years ago, and since then, I estimate that we have used Carniceria Wild West as our food source for 3 (maybe 4) for the parties that we occasionally host at our summer home (*and we used them for one wedding reception). In addition, I have stopped here for their breakfast burrito (It's huge!)... (at least that's what she said)... (and yes, I need to grow up). ( I probably should also point out that our summer home is also our winter, fall, and spring home--I was just trying to sound extra-sophisticated, but ultimately the truth is most-important, so I won't let you go on believing that I have homes for each season). I highly recommend it for their catering packages as there are lots to choose from, depending on how many mouths need filling and what proteins they are in the mood for. But...Bang for your buck--this place is hard to beat. Wild West also has some of the best tasting tortillas around. We usually choose the flour option, but their corn ones are also a treat. I don't think they make the tortillas on-site, but the packaged options offered are really good. Incidentally, when we fly back East to visit my wife's kin-folk, before we board, her family members often "puppy-dog eye" us-- in hopes that we will bring a few packs of these Tortillas. Of course, we oblige. So any-how, as it turns out, Today, as we drove home from the U of A area, my wife shared that she was, "starving". And so, when the, Wild West sign showed up on our horizon as we headed north on First Ave, she excitedly asked if we could stop and grab a bite to eat. I flipped a "U-ee" at River Rd, and as we circled back, we both could smell the grilled meats calling us. I was not hungry at all, so decided to just take joy in watching her enjoy her meal. My beloved decided to try the 3 beef birria taco deal. I hoped that I would be given a nibble--you know...just to get a taste. "Yum", is a good way to describe my thoughts as she gave me the penultimate bite of the "first batter up" in her 3 taco line up. It was just more evidence to support the claim that Wild West "knocks it out the park" in flavor and mouth textures! I can only think of one place in Tucson that win's out, by an edge, for my favorite birria spot. For some folks, going to a carniceria might feel like a bit of an adventure, as one will, upon pulling open the establishment's front door, have their olfactory senses stimulated by a surge of smells and aromas that arise from the cooking meats, marinating sauces and spices, and from the multitude of products that can be found in markets south of the border. For others, who are more on the adventurous side of culinary pursuits, it's gonna be "just a typical Tuesday" experience. My point, is that if you are going to call yourself any sort of a "Dirty T" local. you need to start stopping by locations like this. Wild West is a great place to open yourself up the Mexican butcher shop experience. And, if you already are into adventuring into carnicierias...well, then you already know of the treats that await you...I just hope you are not mad at me for letting this secret out). read more

The best carne asada burrito full of that Mexican grilled beef. Their fresh salsas are bomb. I also bought their Pozole if you know you know. read more

Ran out for a quick lunch on a Saturday and was in need a a nacho fix! Ran across this little gem of a restaurant and market. The employees were all very friendly and ready to answer any questions we had about the menu and how it all works. Decided to grab the carne asada nachos and the birria ramen. The nachos were great, they were loaded with toppings and filled with cheese and meat. They really fulfilled the craving. The ramen was good, they use the birria juice to make it and piled it full of meat. It also came with 2 birria tacos, they did not disappoint! We ate out on the patio. I will be coming back to this place soon. Those tacos and nachos were legit!! read more

Carniceria Wild West - Carne Asada Nachos - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Cool carneceria. The menudo was very good. I'd like to try their take and grill taco meat sometime. The service is fast as friendly. In a crowded carneceria market glad to see this one be great. read more

Carniceria Wild West - Menudo on Saturday - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

As we parked at the parking lot, we are welcomed with the smell of barbecue and loud music. Inside, we were greeted by a friendly young girl, who runs the counter. As we surveyed the store, we noticed that they don't carry any produce. They have mostly grocery items, Mexican candies, snacks breads, etc. They are big on meat, tortillas and a lot of different marinated meats. They also have a small menu of Mexican food, I highly recommend their Super Nachos, it is the best! Their portion is big, surprisingly. Not to mention, they have Barbecue/Grilling packs. Depending on how big your party is, they have it. If you're throwing a barbecue, this is the place to go. read more

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Quality of meat. Bought a T-Bone steak and pork chops. Both the steak and the pork chops were very very tuff. The steak was very fatty. My dog loved the steak though. read more

They look like they have a great selection of meat and other items I came to get some food from their kitchen says they're open till 8pm The kitchen closed two hours early. So was not able to get any food. read more

This was a welcome find for us. They grill meat for free on the weekends. Right when we walked inside, we were greeted by three workers. It was packed, super busy. It's pretty small but heavily stocked. We ordered food off the menu and it took a bit to be ready but was very good. They have seating outside to eat which was nice, but only four tables so can fill quickly. Will definitely return. read more

Carniceria Wild West - Super fries - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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This place was absolutely outstanding. We ordered Carne Asada burritos and they were made fresh order. And I mean the meat was cooked fresh. It took about 10 minutes or so but our burritos were piping hot and delicious. They also had outstanding sauces and condiments to put on the burritos that were fresh and delicious . The staff was also out of this world friendly. On the weekends, you can buy a piece of meat and they will barbecue it for you. I had them cook up a steak for my dog as a New Year's treat. The guy cut it in pieces for him and cooked it perfectly. I'm not sure who was more delighted. Myself or the dog. Regardless we will return. read more

Carniceria Wild West - Pet friendly patio - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I loved the free meat grilling on the weekend. I picked out a nice steak and they cooked it to perfection. I took some Menudo to go and enjoyed it as well. Nice small market inside with lots of nice choices of traditional Mexican products. Bought a nice batch of candy to take home. It's much cheaper to buy a large bag rather than individual pieces. Some of the candy was a dollar a piece but a bag of 20 was only $6.00. read more

They're 2 for 2 in my book, the carnitas I had on my first visit were prepared to perfection, & today the carne asada was spectacular! Staff was friendly & communicative with regards to my order & offered veggies to go with it. I just want the meat!! Ok, the salsa bar options were solid as well, but I'm on a 90% animal based diet, not trying to eat my foods food! The guacamole, pickled cabbage, jalapeño & onions along with the verde y rojo salsa options were wonderful compliments to the carne asada. I want to come back before I leave town & have some of their "off the grill" options that they offer Friday, Saturday, Sunday. I think that's if you buy a cut of meat they'll cook it to order for you. Big selection of a variety of cuts (chicken, pork, beef pork/beef chorizo, etc) with some of them in marinade. It was a little cool to eat at the outdoor seating today, but it's nice to have the option. I strongly recommend you try the al pastor!! read more

Carniceria Wild West - Aw yeah!! Carne Asada w/salsa bar goodness!! - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Absolutely love this spot! The burritos are consistently fresh and packed with flavor. My personal favorite is the chorizo burrito easily the best I've had anywhere in Tucson, hands down. The chorizo is seasoned perfectly and they don't skimp on the fillings. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the whole vibe of the place feels authentic and inviting. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or stocking up from the butcher counter, this place hits the mark. Do yourself a favor and pull up you won't be disappointed! read more

I love their menu for hot food. We've tried their birria mexican pizza and it was amazing.

The reviews were great and spot on. So we went to give this place a try. We bought 2 lbs of marinated skirt steak from the market. Along with salsa verde, guac and tortillas. Then we took it outside and a gentleman cooked it up to our liking and chopped it up for our tacos. He even warmed up the tortillas on the grill. They were amazing. This was the first day of our vacation and this meal is going to be hard to top. Everyone was kind and helped us through the process. Would definitely go back if we are ever in the area again. We had the leftovers for supper and it was just as good as my mouth remembered. Yum!! read more

Carniceria Wild West - Skirt steak, guac, salsa verde in delicious tortillas - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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10/10 quesibirria tacos and their salsas are delicious!!!! I highly recommend this place, only outdoor seating though!!! But totally worth it! read more

Carniceria Wild West - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Roasted corn & a delicious Red Chile Burro. Friendly service... the guy outside will cook your meat/ poultry or corn (tips appreciated). Outdoor seating - not cozy as it's next to the road/ parking lot ..but when you are hungry and the food tastes so good... does it really matter? read more

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I went here on a recommendation for lunch. The birria tacos were delish. 'Kendra' helped me pick out tortillas and drinks. Kendra was friendly and bilingual, which was good since I have limited Spanish speaking skills. Can't wait to return for the bbq. read more

Amazing food to go. Prepared while you shop for goodies you can't get at the grocery stores. Best birria bombs!