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El Rustico

4.4 (328 reviews)
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Open • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Erick D.

I've been here a few times and tonight's food was amazing. I heard the Rojitos de Cameron were the best here. I was unfamiliar with the dish, but it was like a quesabirria taco, but with shrimp and not birria which I've only seen as beef in the States. I came before a dinner rush and asked the staff what was the shrimp taco there. I was told the Rojitos de Cameron and that's what I couldn't remember from what I read online. At first, I was skeptical about shrimp and cheese on the same taco, but it was a game changer. It was served with what I believe to be the same consume as what is normally served with birria. I added chips and salsa to my meal and it hit $30 before tip. Forgot to check the price of chips and salsa. A heads up, the tacos take a bit to get made so order ahead if you're in a time crunch. A bit of time passes and my name is called. I sit down and it looks like I got the wrong order of beef tacos. I take them back to the counter and ask if these are the right tacos. She apologized and said no that's the wrong order. It's going to be a bit longer. When I get the tacos, they're amazing. Some of the best tacos I've had. I normally love birria or Carne Asada tacos, but these an excellent for Lent on Fridays. The place used to be a fast food place of some sort and had a family owned restaurant vibe. The menu boards aren't anything fancy, but man this is an excellent restaurant. The ventilation could be better there as I smelt like I worked in a Mexican restaurant when I left.

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Maria M.

Overall really good. The quesabirria was juicy and very flavorful without having to add any salsa. The breakfast burrito was large and also pretty good, I felt it was missing something. Staff was friendly. Place was clean. There was a fly that kept flying around, something to consider is getting a bug zapper to help with that. Overall wonderful experience.

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Cody B.

The tacos are amazing, some of the best I have had in a long time. Came out quick, you also get a whole trey of salsas and toppings with your order. It's a classic mexican restaurant with an enough tables to sit a rush. Would come here again 100%!

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Trevor C.

Family-owned and family-operated--and now proudly expanding with a second location--this is hands down my favorite Mexican restaurant in Tucson! Everything is incredibly fresh and full of flavor, with the best carne asada and birria I've ever had. You can taste the authenticity in every single bite. Their fresh flour or corn tortillas elevate the dishes even more, but if you're following a low-carb or keto diet, the cheese tortillas are an amazing alternative--rich, flavorful, and surprisingly satisfying. This place continues to impress, and it's easy to see why it's becoming a Tucson favorite. Highly recommended!

Jonathan K.

Pretty solid birria tacos, the consommé had some flavor, and it was a no frills experience. Could've used more meat but it got the job done. Nothing spectacular but not bad either

We came on a busy night and everything like always was 10/10

Great experience every time! Some of the best in town and amazing tacos Tuesday special!

Dina C.

Finally stopped by here when we were on the side of town. It did not disappoint. The chips and salsa are good, the hot salsa was a bit too much for me. I had a few different tacos. The mahi mahi one was probably one of the best fish tacos I've ever had. The place is small with just a few tables. Service is friendly. We will be back for sure.

$4 Lorenzas, Carne Asada was too dry. +$3.50 bean rice great.  $13 Cabrito stewed goat +$5 tasty but not worth $18 Sammy?!
Louise B.

BUSY location, sorta good and bad 3.5*/5 for prices & experience vs others Good - $4 Lorenzas are small (store bought 3"?) grilled flat tacos topped with Chicharron..a special request filled with no upcharge, awesome, checker asked, very nice peeps ;) It was crispy, porky and yum, cabbage and pico on side of paper plates. Carne Asada was too dried out and tough. Add Beans Rice $3.50 were great. Hubby's Torta $13 Cabrito goat +$5 (tastes like stewed lamb) was too $$$; tasty, enjoyed but not worth it for a sandwich, without chips or a drink. 3 tasty Salsa bottles kept cool in fridge come with your order, mild tomato Rich & red 3.5* spicy and citrusy tomatilla Verde. ER made for a fast food experience. Long shared tables with a few smaller ones, filled up fast on Valentine's PM. Plastic forks, paper plates, on plastic trays and baskets. Single bathroom key code on a spoon, walk outside. $2.50 for a can soda so no refills here, everything bottles and $$. Having now been to both locations, would return to ER2 over this location and unless for the smoky mesquite grilled ribs would rather a sit down restaurant experience for same price. Could get a superior entree w fixins on a real plate/utensils for $18 (dreaming La Frida). Came specifically to try the Lorenzas. They pale vs homemade large 5" ones @CasaAsadaTaqueriayCerveceria with stay-a-while boogey digs and delish large oyster mushroom option. Sometimes the hole in wall does it for you or you just wanna crawl out, to the wonderland.

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Paul K.

A great place for Quesabirria. We have come here before and really enjoyed the food and service. This time we loved the food but the service was subpar. We were helped by a Jessica L (according to the receipt) who was condescending and not nice to my family. We had 6 of us in our group and ordered at the counter as usual. We each had 3 quesabirria tacos with the rice and beans and ordered a bag of the fried pork rinds as well. Our bill was about $138 before tip. Jessica L was not nice to our kids who ordered the usual chicken quesabirria combo plates. She made a comment about the order being unusual and did they know what they were doing - that sort of thing. I didn't learn of this until after we left the restaurant or I would've said something or amended my tip appropriately. I like their food here but they better clean up their service or they won't do well in the future. There is a LOT of competition for this sort of meal in the area and I will be trying them the next time I'm in the area.

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Phillip F.

Its good, I don't understand what everthing on the menu is. Bring your friends who know what these are.

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Picky pregnant girl over here . I ordered a breakfast burrito takeout with churros and horchata . First off I was not expecting a huge burrito like especially for the price DEFINITELY worth it ! Some places charge far more for way less . This place satisfied my craving 100% ! Nothing bad to say . the churros are made perfectly. I'm so glad I took a chance ! Seriously wish I left a bigger tip, definitely will next time

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Daniel J.

The food I have to say was very good! Service was kind. The Ambience. When it comes to the cleanness I am very picky. Clean windows and clean floors perhaps could've added another two stars but unfortunately it just did not meet my personal expectations. No rain in the last two weeks you would figure windows would be clear by now. Low customers at that time and plenty of employees to come out to sweep and clean the mess on the floors. But again. I had Tacos de Cabeza and were delicious!

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Genevieve M.

Omg!! Why hadn't I eaten here yet??? Delicious food... shared a burrito and the beef ribs and both were amazing! I had been craving ribs and these ribs were meaty and cooked to perfection ( served with tortillas and side of rice and beans). I am usually not a fan of beans - but here I couldn't get enough! Service was quick and business was steady... we went a little past the lunch hour and was able to secure parking and a table .. but can imagine there would be a wait during prime dining time. You order at the counter and they call your name. Small space but big taste !

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Birria, salsas, helpful friendly staff, accurate to go food, fast and reliable! You can't go wrong with anything you order!

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