Ate here September 6, 2025 First thing is a biggie...nowhere on the website does it show this location has BBQ and that is a business FAIL. Its on Park and Silverlake...and with the current work on the roads is super easy to miss and drive past. Come from 22nd and Park and keep your eyes open on the right. Parking lot is small. Ambiance/Cleanliness-warm, clean, quirky, fun. 4 stars. Service-excellent. We were treated well and kept informed on the status of our order. Drinks never ran out and all questions answered without attitude. 5 stars Food-we ordered brisket, ribs and chicken. potato salad, mac n cheese and coleslaw. Brisket had soft bark and no smoke ring, but great seasoning, flavor and texture..a hidden gem. Ribs were tender, porky and flavorful. Chicken was dry and tough. Coleslaw was great, as was mac n cheese. Potato salad was very mustardy, but good. They brought us some beef ribs to try and they were excellent. Overall some of the better BBQ available in Tucson. 4 stars read more

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Will be back for sure! There is so much more at this location. Not just the exceptional food from El Rustico but K's BBQ as well. (I think that was the BBQ before) the menu has everything for everyone. The chips and bean dip to start and a salsa bar are top notch. Just don't fill up. The smoked chicken plate was awesome! The quesa birria of course is the goto. The ochata was sweet and milky delight! There are canned sodas and canned adult beverages for everyone's enjoyment. The dining room has plenty of room for a large group of a private table for two. Order at the counter and they bring it to your table. The staff was friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back. read more

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In search of tacos, and a new place to try out we came to El Rustico 2. I loved the open space, high ceilings along with the welcoming staff. We had to take a few to review the menu - tacos/burritos or BBQ. We went with the former and ordered various tacos (birria, polla asada, carne asada and bistec) along with rice, beans and some chips/salsa. They have a nice little condiment/salsa bar to get the extras for the tacos. Our food came out nice, fresh and hot. All the tacos were tasty but the clear faves were birria and bistec. My husband who normally does not go full in for the rice did, and commented how much he liked it. The young man who was helping us was super friendly and brought over a bag of extra chips. I would totally return to try out their brisket/BBQ! read more

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Tacos are very cheesy and full of proteins, tried the mahi mahi and their signature Quesebirria. A first of the latter, like pot roast in a taco with a very rich & flavorful consomme that hints cinnamon, Oregano, and big beef, & after you dip, be sure to drink like a hearty broth, it's super! Great smokiness to the rib plate with beans and rice, satisfying but definitely not light fare, with 5 small corn tortillas and a salsa bar with mild and spicy citrus reds, mild green, pico and cabbage to round your tacos out. Sat outside on a cool Oct evening as the inside has a clean floral scent that overpowers even the smoky BBQ permeating the premises and it was as chilly inside on metal chairs. Didn't want that scent descending on my taco plate haha. My body begging for the gym now, El R2 you are a guilty pleasure, but TY! read more

El Rustico 2 - 1 Quesebirria $3.75 with dipping consomme, 1 Mahi Mahi taco $4.75 Cheesy so greasy handfuls, full of proteins 4/5 10-2024 - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I stopped in on a Saturday, an hour before closing. I was the only customer and the restaurant was quiet. I sat close to the wall by the menu to plug in my phone The interior is spacious and colorful. Service was fast and friendly. I didn't feel rushed to order and leave. I ordered something outside of my usual chicken burrito. Tonight I had a plate of vegetarian calabacitas and it was delicious! The zucchini and Chiles were topped in gooey, thick cheese. Rice and beans and a wrapped flour tortilla were on the side. It wasn't a spicy dish and that is how I like my cheese and veggies. I couldn't eat it all and took the leftovers home for breakfast. read more

El Rustico 2 - Calabacitas platter - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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My buddy hired El Rustico's roadshow team to cater his SB party for around 50 people. They were professional and delightful. The birria and carnitas meats were simmered to perfection and custom prepared for each person - flour/corn; cheese or no; caramelo or street style - with 5 different fresh salsas, and of course shredded cabbage and guacamole. All in all they probably churned out over 250 5inch tacos and they did that in well under two hours... meaning food was prepped fast enough that most folks easily got seconds. They bring everything and pack up everything. Definitely worth keeping this resource in mind for your special occasion. read more

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The food is amazing, we had the bierria tacos and the shrimp tacos were to die for!!! GREAT service and a very nice environment. We strongly recommend this restaurant! read more

This location has all the meat options like their famous quesabirria. It also has traditional bbq. I had a hard time deciding so I got both. The Birria was perfect and the dipping broth very flavorful. The bbq brisket plate was about $14 and was stacked with meat, potato salad and Mac. It was delicious and easy to share. They have 1lb meals that are around $30 that I know could feed at least 4. I am going to add that to our to go dinner options. The service was also on point. Overall great business and food. read more

Good food and good service! I've been to their main location and excited this one is closer to my house. Food is great, especially their birria and Al pastor. They have great homemade horchata and agua frescas, as well as bottled sodas. There is a toppings bar for your tacos, soup, etc. although I haven't tried it, they have bbq for sale. Bathrooms are very small, likely with the old building's design and otherwise large, open space in the dining room. Great place to sit down for some tacos with family and friends! read more

Lots of good choices for tacos and burritos. They are know for their quesobirra tacos which are excellent. Service was very and we were a crowd of 12. read more

El Rustico 2 - Quesobirra tacos - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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A well kept Tucson secret. Anyone who has suffered the crowds and commotion at the original location would be shocked how quiet this one is. Same great menu, plus on-site meat smokers that someday will offer smoked oxtail and tri-tip. Much nicer decor than the original location and the staff is really friendly. The variety is incredible - not a chain run by poseurs. Plus things that aren't so common for those not either "into" or "of" the culture, like nopales, tripa, Melinches and other items. Two things El Rustico is reknown for is the Birria (a classic stewed pot roast), slow cooked forever in the middle of the night, and Costilla (BBQ beef ribs). Very reasonable pricing. I've now been to this location 3 times and will keep going! read more

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First timers. It was very small but nice. Cashier was helpful and polite. The food was fresh, hot and delicious. The carne asada quesadilla is big, just a warning. It's delicious. The drink selection is not a big selection.. The fresh juice was very refreshing. Overall it was good. I recommend it and I go back. read more

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One of the best opened a second location! Come check it out and try one of my favorites the shrimp tacos keto style they will not disappoint. Lots of Seating and a beautiful atmosphere. read more

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Stopped by for lunch while visiting Tucson. The quesobirria tacos and cabrito were excellent. Service was fast and friendly.

Birria taco plate A+ Smoked chicken F ( tasted like it was boiled and then put on smoker) Mashed potatoes (Instant) F. Come on KFC can do it better. Mac and cheese (tasted sweet)D+ Potato salad ( C+) 4oz sides Total 45.00 Save your money and go to Chicken Nuevo.. read more

The food was delicious and the service excellent. Really good place. Quesabirria was very good. I wish I'd 3 instead of two. And the churros are excellent also. read more

It was pretty amazing the food and the service thanks alot to helped me Elizabeth and Adrian

All meat seems reheated. Not FRESH AT ALL. Even after taking 30 min for the order to be ready. Only thing fresh was the beer we had while waiting. Should have gone to Apson. read more

The food was amazing, it came out in a timely matter!! The customer service was also very good, made sure we were okay and had everything we needed!! It was very clean and well kept, the atmosphere was inviting!! Definitely recommended. read more

This restaurant is on the path to and from my home. Overall the service was fast and friendly and they have an excellent condiment bar, but the chicharron was terribly overcooked and barely edible and the birria wasn't anything really special. read more

Amazing service and outstanding food! Prices were great for amount of food received. Will be back!

This place is a dump, the staff is not friendly or helpful. You have to build your own tacos. The pork was tasty but dry, the beef tasted like lighter fluid we couldn't even eat it. Don't bother stopping here. read more

Very disappointed in our first experience at this new location on Park today. Indifferent staff, mediocre food & garbled menu. Nothing remotely like the other location. We'll not be returning. Maybe they opened too soon, IDK. Do NOT recommend. read more

Juan and his team create GREAT food at a reasonable price. The new place has a few challenges, but that is normal. The new BBQ is fantastic and it is obvious care was taken to add it to the menu at the same level. El Rustico 3 needs to move northwest so we can visit more often! read more

Best damn Birria in Tucson. Can't wait for the BBQ portion to open. Had a sample taste and it was amazing