Hidden gem!! We love the Sunday brunch buffet and I'll be working it off all week!! There is so much delicious food with a huge variety from several soups to chilaquiles, enchiladas even mini chimichangas and a taco/ tostada bar and dessert at the end! Unreal - yum!! read more

Gotta get the Sunday buffet, excellent selection of Mexican specialities. A bit noisy atmosphere but acceptable.

Service is always prompt and courteous. I really just come here for the things they do well. They have a very good shredded beef taco in a hard shell with cheese, lettuce tomato. It's $5.45 but full of meat! They also have some of the best beans in Tucson if not the best. They're so creamy and delicious. They also have very good mini chimis. This past week I came twice to get beans to go! They were amazing as always. Chips and salsa come with every to go order. I think they leave much to be desired. read more

Casa Molina Del Norte - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Good service. I had the tortilla soup. Good size. The calabazitas were delicious and cooked on point, they were still crispy and the cheese was so melty. read more

Casa Molina Del Norte - Tortilla soup - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Comfortable yet festive setting. Food is absolutely delicious. Service is with a smile and greeting feels like they're saying "Welcome to our humble home". I love this restaurant and hope to return soon! read more

Casa Molina Del Norte - Lunch special - Chimmies served with chips. I added guacamole for small price. Definitely worth it. - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We were on this side of town (it's 45 minutes from home) so we went in. We moved back to Tucson and all other locations are now closed. We have been hankering for good Sonoran Mexican food. We came from Texas and aren't thrilled with Tex-Mex. I was quiet as it was 4:00 pm. We were greeted promptly, and ordered our favorites. We shared a cheese crisp, half with green chiles for the hubby. He had a ground beef taco which was very good. I had a shredded beef chimichanga that was delicious. This type of chimi we couldn't get in Texas and every time I would come back to Tucson for a visit, I would make a point to go to this place at least once. Prices were reasonable. The building is old but clean. Service was attentive and of course, we loved the food! read more

The food which will be good here or service. Wasn't that great? There was only a couple of tables here on cico de Moya. So they weren't that busy. read more

Casa Molina Del Norte - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Had a great time here! Came to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with family. We were greeted kindly among entering and sat at the bar. I always love sitting at the bar! It helps you get a good feel of the community and feel of the restaurant. We started with delicious guac and the special ceviche! Both were delicious. I always love their carne seca, so I had two tacos - both were flavorful and juicy! I didn't get anything to drink, but the bartender was busy making margaritas the whole time we were there! read more

Casa Molina Del Norte - Ceviche special - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I ate dinner here yesterday with three friends. I ordered a Chile con Carne Burro ($14.20). The food was OK but nothing special. Prices are on the high side for this kind of food. The ambiance is old-fashioned, traditional Mexican-American restaurant, like the ones I went to as a kid. Service was good. read more

Food is always good. Large portions for the price. Love the decor and everyone is so nice and friendly. My favorite is the chicken taco salad and boy is it huge. I get 3 meals out of it. The chicken is always tender and the shell tasty and crispy. I've seen people order the fajitas and it comes out sizzling hot. You can hear it as the waiter walks past. The plate is extremely large and loaded with veggies and meat. I might try that some day, I'll just be eating it for several meals at home. Overall, a good Mexican restaurant. It'd definitely our go to when friends and family visit. read more

I love this place! It's homey, quiet, and down-to-Earth. The enchiladas are fantastic! They've got that hint of onion flavor without being overwhelmingly onion-y. Also love the tacos and chimichangas! Margaritas aren't outstanding, but they do the job. Every server we've had has been friendly and nice. Not trying to upcharge us, not ignoring us, not too busy. Just good people. It's our favorite neighborhood Mexican restaurant! read more

My parents and I went to the Saguaro National Park and talked to a docent there and Dr Bob recommended Casa Molina Del Norte. We decided to go for dinner. It was hands down some of the very best Mexican food I have ever eaten!! Service was a smidge slow but a huge retirement party was seated right after we were seated and I expected the wait. I ordered the Sampler Platter and it was so freaking good!!! I ate it all and wanted more! We ordered sopapillos for dessert and they were served hot and flaky! I decided I needed a girls weekend in Tucson to eat here again!!! read more

Disclaimer: My review is totally colored by sentimentality. When I first came here years ago I'd just moved to AZ from another state, had my first date here with a guy I worked with - then he became my husband and my life changed for the better. I could probably come here and eat gruel and still be smiling dreamily. The first thing you'll notice about Casa Molina is it's dang cute, with the Saltillo tile floors and the saguaro rib latilla ceilings. I love the Southwestern decor here! The second thing you'll notice is the crazy high menu prices. Yeah, they do seem higher than many other places. I'm going to keep returning because of my ties here, but I'd encourage you to try Casa Molina once and see how you like it. Over the years, I've had some really delicious meals here and some that were just mediocre. The carne asada tacos are a favorite, but sometimes the meat can be a little tough. My husband swears by the chicken soup. Crazy as it sounds to order that, he says it's outstanding. The house salsa has some good spice to it. On my last visit I ordered a shredded beef chimichanga on a whim. I almost fell out of my chair when I saw how ginormous it was! I kid you not, it was almost as long as my forearm! It was cooked perfectly, not greasy or heavy, and the shredded beef was tender and delicious. It was one of the better items I've had. (Though my husband had to help finish it. It's huge!) I will always love Casa Molina - I hope you will too. read more

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Great service, lovely ambience. Food came quickly and was still hot. Had the mole- it was decent, I'd have it again.

10/10/23 5:00PM Excellent on every level. As we entered, every staff member greeted us Our server was attentive and genuine. I ordered beef fajita, which generously comes with rice, beans, and guacamole. pick de gallo and your choice of flour or corn tortilla. It arrived very quickly, sizzling hot and smelling delicious. My father ordered a beef chimichanga enchilada style. It was so big that we could have shared it. We could have shared either dish,but we like to take home half of what we order. It's like getting the extra food your Nana or tia would give you. And even as we left, everyone said,"Goodbye" and "Thank you for coming." Leave the ordinary behind and have your next Mexican dining experience be at Casa Molina del Norte. read more

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Satisfied and full. Post covid, I am thankful to be able to enjoy a nice dinner out. Restaurant has indoor seating with just enough social distancing to be able to take off your mask. They offer customers hand sanitizer from a dispenser. Surfaces look clean & wiped down. Staff wear masks. Complimentary: Chips & Salsa. Tasty salsa, just enough heat to get your tastebuds awakened. Not too spicy for me. Appetizer: Cheese Crisp with Green Chile. Fresh & hot off the stove. Extra hot & crispy. Green chili is not spicy. Just good flavor. Dinner: Especialidades de la Casa Specialties of the house, Chile Relleno (2) A green chile stuffed with cheese, dipped in an egg batter, deep fried. Served with arroz, frijoles and tortilla. I love chile relleno & do not need a lot of meat. So if you're like me, this is filling. Red sauce is on the side so you can add as much as you want. Flautas (3) Corn tortillas, rolled with beef or chicken, topped with guacamole and sour cream, served with frijoles. My daughter ordered chicken. She said it was filling but not very flavorful. Just tasted like chicken. No sauce. Two Tacos (choice of Ground Beef or Chicken) with Spanish rice and Re-fried beans. My Mom order the chicken. She said the same as my daughter. Not flavorful chicken. No sauce. Just chicken. A bit too plain than what she was expecting. She used my red sauce to add some flavor to her tacos. The waiter was not too swamped. There were 2 other tables alongside us but we still had to wait for our drinks to be refilled. The margaritas were small. The staff were very nice. So for simple, good, filling Mexican food, this is a decent spot. read more

Casa Molina Del Norte - Chicken Flautas with guacamole and sour cream, served with frijoles. - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Food : ground beef tacos were BURNT Chili rellenos were soft not cooked A and mushy and could taste the uncooked EGG. Service: waiter guy was upset because we didn't want the crumbled cheese on our food. He never came back once for refills on iced tea and water. This is horrible in every way will never come back again AND restrooms woman's room looked and smelled like it hadn't been cleaned in days. Health department needs to check on this. Maybe that's why the one on Broadway closed ugh ??? read more

Great service, great atmosphere, and great food, especially for mother's day! They were very busy and yet I felt my server was fairly attentive and there were no mistakes. The chips and salsa are to die for but the carne asada tacos are equally wonderful! I also very much enjoyed the prickly pear margarita; bittersweet but in the best way. Good price in my opinion, both my friend and I had leftovers to take home :) read more

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The Restaurant atmosphere was definately attractive , the entree of shredded beef tacos and beans was very good. The appetizer arrived cold; and was presented WITH the meal. The server did not take the uneaten appetizer cheese tostada crisp off of the guest check. Therefore, the attention to food service was poor; which in turn ruined the whole dining experience. It was quite discouraging. I have eaten at Del Norte many times over the years. I have no yearning to return. 12-28-23 about 7:45pm Louise Sullivan read more

Service was a little slow but that is only because they were so busy. Food was very good. Prices are great. I especially liked the cheese crisp and refried beans. Will be back. Atmosphere was nice. read more

Service was horrible. Waited about an hour for a check. We were there for the buffet. Server named Jose never tended to the table and we were forced to pay him a $30 tip for little to no service because we were a party of six or more. He served our drinks and never came back, we had to go to the front to get the bill where we overhead him tell the receptionist that "they can wait". We will not be returning and we will be telling others about our awful unfortunate experience here. read more

Casa Molina is an absolute classic, and this location in particular is my favorite. What puzzles me is that I have not yet composed a review for the place, so now I am. To start, I have been here countless times--probably 20+--and have always enjoyed the food. I have had everything from their enchiladas de la casa, to their chicken mole, and even their combo platters and caldo de queso. I have yet to have anything on their menu that turned out to be a swing and a moss on their part, and their caldo de queso is among the best I've had. The overall vibe I get from the food is very home-like. Now onto that dining room, which is probably one of the coolest ones I've ever seen in a Mexican restaurant. The beams, tile, and lighting make for a very nice place to be on evenings out. Wait staff is always welcoming cordial, and they give you lots of time to look over the expansive menu. They are also very fast which is good as this place can really get packed at dinner time. The only negative thing I can really say is that the prices, as others have mentioned, are a bit on the pricey side. Now, while the food is delicious, there isn't anything particularly fancy going on here with the ingredients, preparation, or presentation; it's honest, home-style Mexican fare, which I like. I feel they should probably charge accordingly. I see Italian places suffering from the same problem from time to time. Well, that's a wrap and I am officially getting anxious for another trip back because I need some more of their caldo de queso in my life. read more

This is a Tucson institution, with the brand established in 1947. There's a reason it's been around so long, and it's because the food quality is consistently great. I've been coming here for a looooong time and have not been disappointed. (The service can be hit-or-miss in the dining room, though.) The margaritas are frosty and strong, and a Cadillac marg will run you $12 (5/2022). Pair it with a tostada de harina (cheese crisp) and you're well on your way to an excellent evening. They use lard for their refried beans and they are downright delicious. Portions are large and served piping hot; I dare you to leave hungry! read more

Casa Molina Del Norte - the entrance to the restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Excellent food was great the service was great maybe it was just that day but I doubt it very much

Okay, I've been here a few times over the years, 26 yr resident. I love good Mexican food, especially carne seca. I can pretty much tell you where to go in town for the best. In the past Del Norte has had rather good carne seca. I was there this week for probably the last time. I ordered carne seca chimichanga with the works. What I received I would describe as very moist shredded beef or machaca at best. It was far from being carne seca. I mentioned this to the server and he laughed and said I must not know what carne seca is. I asked for a manager and was told there was none there. I had eaten less than a quarter of my meal and asked for the check. No discounts, full price. I was in the business as a mgr for 20 yrs, I wouldn't have let a customer pay for that. As I was at the register paying the same server was now behind the bar laughing with the bartender and I definitely heard the words carne seca and machaca. I won't spend another dollar here. Heads up, if you want good carne seca go one block north to Rosa's Mexican Food, Mi Nidito or any el charro restaurant and get the real thing. Even Ole' at Orange Grove and La Cholla! read more

Casa Molina Del Norte - Chimi, don't let the look fool you, sucked! - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

So disapointing. Have food allergies and explained it to them. They still served multiple things i was deathly allergic to. What i could eat was lacking in flavor n they gave me one tortilla for all of my fajitas. Ordered a double shot magaritta n it came as a virgin. The replacement Didn't taste like the tequila i ordered. Service was good just kitchen was lame. Last time i go there. read more

I give any good Mexican restaurant that accommodates vegans FIVE stars. While the refried beans are made with lard, they also offer whole pinto beans that are just delicious. I ordered a bean burrito with lettuce and guacamole. Hold the cheese. And, outstanding salsa! Was a great meal. (I ate too fast and forgot to take a picture!) read more

The cheese crisp was amazing and I had some of the best cheese enchiladas I've had in a long time! Took out of town guest here and they were impressed! Great service also!!!! read more

So. Came today for a to go order. This is their to go margaritas. Won't return. Sad. Been a customer for over 20 yrs. It was the service. Good luck read more

Casa Molina Del Norte - To go margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Now open for dine in. We were promptly seated for lunch. I noticed social distancing obstacles on table and bar were little Christmas trees, cute. I don't frequent this restaurant enough to know if the prices went up but found the dinner menu, which was given to us, little pricey for lunches. I had to ask if there was a lunch special menu which we and table beside us did. Three specials were priced at $8.95, great. Food was very good. We both had a taco (stuffed w ground beef) cheese enchilada (authentic red chili and cheese, lge) with rice and beans (homemade). RC was $2.95, bottle of Coors $5.00 even. Complimentary chips and salsa (homemade) refilled promptly. Will definitely return if in neighborhood seeking authentic Mexican food. read more

I absolutely love the carne asada chimichangas. The service was great as well. My favorite place to eat when im in Tucson

The last of a dying breed serving up authentic Sonoran style Mexican favorites. It all starts with great salsa and chips and they give you both hot and mild upon arrival. Old style "patty" beef tacos, deep, rich, red enchilada sauce and spot on rice and beans. Great ambiance, soft mariachi music and very clean. Family owned and operated and it shows. read more

I was there for breakfast this morning and I ordered the carne seca with egg. This is not an authentic carne seca plate. Go to El Charro for a true authentic carne seca. Here are El Charro locations: 7725 N Oracle Rd 311 N Court Ave 6910E Sunrise Dr Casa Molina Del .... Use A lister steak it was more of shredded beef with egg. I do not recommend it at all.. read more

Very disappointed in our meal at Casa Molina on N Campbell. We had such high expectations and left about as hungry as we arrived. Ordered carne asada tacos (3) medium and they arrived at the table looking beyond well done and the meat was actually crunchy. Couldn't finish those. Very disappointing that the kitchen thought that was ok to release to a patron. Ordered the steak, cheese enchilada off the house specialities menu: ordered the steak medium : steak came out RARE. Really terrible cut of meat. Cheese enchilada was the best thing about the plate. Ordered the dinner number 8: Steak Mexicano, also ordered medium- came out well done. Bad bad bad decision. No onions, no green chiles, no tomatoes. Steak was tougher than an iron man decathlon course and the steak knife they provided only shredded the meat: so frustrating to eat. The flour tortilla they provided was approx the same size as a king size fitted sheet: I had to rip it into sections to be able to use it. None of the extras were included with this meal: no bean tostada or chicken rice soup and no sopapillas. Ordered the dinner #1 as an appetizer: again, none of the extras were included. The food was ok. PRO TIP: take a hard pass at visiting this location. The waitress told us at the end of the meal that she hoped we liked our dinner; they were trying out some new recipes. Which, apparently is code for, RUN FOR THE EXITS. Would not return, would not recommend. read more

Well, we were looking for a Sunday buffet with Mexican food and drove by here a few weeks ago. Why not? First thing you notice is the decor. It's really colorful. The buffet didn't look bad when we asked to check it out first. I asked our server what was meatless, so he gave me and my guy said it looked fine. That's were it ended for me. The chilaquiles were strange. The tortillas in the sauce were hard and the sauce flavorless. The scrambled eggs had meat in them I didn't even finish my plate and my guy said all his food had not flavor and found it bland. He wound up with a barley sandwich (beer). The cost was $17 and not worth it. I was very disappointed. read more

Excellent, attentive service, tasty food, huge, very affordable portions, and the best refried beans of my LIFE! Seriously had to hold myself back from licking the bowl- will definitely come again! read more

Casa Molina Del Norte - Chicken Rice Soup - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Beware on a Tuesday around 4pm 3 of us got sick from their beans we figured it down to that because we all had different items but all included beans.(The bloated feeling was horrible and the burping!)I believe they mix the old beans in with new and contaminated them!The bean chimi tasted like oil reuse oil from jiffy lube,and no cheese inside.The chili reano was a joke,...flat and flavorless and the tiny amount of cheese that leaked out on the plate stuck burnt to the plate,uneatable.People it's like an old museum so dusty and stuffy,they used to be good back in the hay day.They need a detail cleaning and take all those chickens off the rafters and throw in the garbage.How can they pass a healthy inspection?IDK! Better days there are gone too bad.Won't ever bring company again.The employees were nice they can find work elsewhere,with some new training. read more

SO MUCH FOOD!!! They have Lunch specials that are fantastic and their everyday meals are great too. But let's talk about their desserts, OMGEEZY!!! I'm not sure what the name of it was but it was so good and the melted ice cream with it... And the service to include the manager is AWESOME! Totally recommend this place! read more

Casa Molina Del Norte - Dessert! - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My son and I ate at Casa Molina del Norte today at 11 a.m. I was so excited to eat there, because we have been eating at their family's restaurants for the 53 years that we've lived in Tucson. The tamal was atrocious. It had 2 layers of corn husks with masa on both layers. The inner layer was so dried out that I couldn't eat it. The meat was fine, and they put in 2 green olives as required. So I have to give you a low rating on the tamal. Was it a "safe" that you didn't want to waste? What happened? I got #7 dinner. The rest of it was okay except that the beans were exceedingly salty. My son and I are tired of La Parilla Suiza but we still like their food. Guadalajara has let their quality of food and service go down, so we were counting on you. We won't be back, sorry to say. It's either shop around for another old time Mexican restaurant, or go back to La Parrilla Suiza. read more

Came here with a large group. The waiter was efficient and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time considering we were a group of about 15. It The guacamole had excellent taste. With the right amount of onion, tomatoes and chiles. I ordered the sampler. The crispy taco was soggy at the bottom. I recommend that you ask for it on a separate plate. The mini chimichanga was good but it was TRULY MINI. Smaller than an egg roll. The other thing that it came with was basically melted yellow cheese with some pepper. Rice and beans were average. My husband ordered the lunch special chimichanga. Ground beef. It was LARGE. He couldn't finish half of it. It was good. My sister ordered the chile con carne burrito. That one was the best of all. The taste was not spicy but more on the earthy side of flavorful. Highly recommend it. It was also a LARGE appetizer. The interior of the restaurant was nice and traditional. The chairs were comfortable enough to sit in for over an hour (with no back pain lol). Come hungry. Leave full. Overall the food was average for the area. Service was fast. Ambiance was typical. read more

Casa Molina Del Norte - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona