I go here with my friends all the time the foods always good a must try when I visit Tucson. The cashier lady is nice, the hotdogs and mini bean tacos are always good. read more

Karamelo King - Sonoran hot dogs - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I have made better tacos and Sonoran dogs at home. No love in the food. Also the packing makes zero sense if you order take out. They wrap it like a fish and the food condensates and becomes droopy and wet and feels like your eating pasta. read more

I got 3 chicken tacos and the chicken tasted weird, overcooked and not really seasoned much. I did like their salsa bar though

After hearing a rumor that these were the best tacos in Tucson, I had to try them for myself! First, it's located in a strange building that has Spider-man on the building. The building is only for their customers for seating with AC. Inside, there's plenty of seating and even an ice cold fresh salsa and taco condiment bar! On the side of the building is where their walk up food truck is located. There are also some tables and chairs for outside dining. Service is very friendly. We tried a variety of items such as their carne asada tacos (meat has pieces of fat, which I don't necessarily mind), birria tacos (flavorful!), and their Taco Hass (which has green chile and cheese). The tacos have a great flavor and I especially loved their hottest red salsa from the bar! Flavor and spice! We were even brought a couple of bean tacos to try and the beans were delicious! A solid location, but nothing fancy at all! And if you don't mind a little fat on your meat, you'll love their tacos. read more

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I love unassuming places like this. If you aren't paying attention you might miss it. It was my first time there and had so many choices that it was hard to decide, but I got a recommendation to try the Taco Hass and it was great! I also got the marinaded pork and chicken options. Some of the best street tacos I've had so far. The owner gave some recommendations since it was my first time which was helpful. Tacos are $3.50 to $4. They are amply stuffed too. They take credit card too but add $1 upcharge which is totally fair for the convenience. Seating is inside where you will find plenty of chairs and tables and an awesome salsa and toppings bar. The tacos and the salsas were delicious! read more

Karamelo King - Street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I kid you not, I drove from Gilbert, AZ to Tucson just to try this place out! My cousin told me how she absolutely LOVED it. With that being said I went right when they opened, don't think they were ready for me yet but that's okay. lol Dining room area was super clean. Owners were super friendly and nice. I ordered 3 carne asada, 1 Pollo, 1 adobada, 1 Birria, 1 cabeza, 1 meat quesadilla, 1 karamelo King and a Sonora Hotdog. Only three items weren't mine. Hah All the tacos were fantastic, flavorful and juicy not over cooked meat. The only thing I was sad about was that it was all so juicy that my tortillas were all soggy. Eventhough I only drove five minutes away to eat at my boyfriends place. But maybe if I sat there and ate, it wouldn't have happened. The Karamelo was delicious, I've never had a quesadilla that had beans, onions and avocado in it. So many flavors going on! Sonora Hotdog was said to be some of the best so I ordered as is, eventhough I typically don't like mustard. But where ever they get their hotdog and buns from, the salty and the sweet along with the mustard and everything else meld so well together I was in awe. It was wonderful! Their little salsa bar was fantastic too, everything was fresh and sauces were yum! I honestly didn't think I would spend $68 with tip, but I did and I have no regrets at all. Everything I didn't finish I drove back to Gilbert with me and ate it on the way home. Lol read more

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One of my go-to spots for amazing carne asada in Tucson! The flavor is unmatched -- this is hands-down some of the best carne asada I've had in the city. It's grilled over an open flame (not a flattop), so the meat has that perfect smoky char that really brings it to life. The food is always prepared quickly, consistently delicious, and the salsa bar is well-stocked with a great variety of fresh toppings to customize your plate just the way you like it. Update as of 8/3/2025: Still just as good! That smoky grilled flavor keeps me coming back. One tip -- Google Maps lists their opening time as 10 AM, but I've found they're more reliably open after 4 PM. It's worth the timing puzzle -- once you catch them open, you're in for a treat. read more

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We ate Sonoran Hot Dogs, a taco Hass, and a Karamelo beef quesadilla. The taco and quesadilla were very good, but we savored the Sonoran Hot Dogs which were beyond excellent. My wife loves hot dogs and believes this Sonoran hot dog was the best hot dog she has ever had. Mine was yummy! This was our first trip to Tucson, anytime we return, this will be our first stop. read more

Good food, little hole in the wall place but if you can find it and it's open you won't regret

The carne asada here is an absolute must; it's tender, flavorful, and grilled to perfection. I'm also a huge fan of the cabeza and al pastor, both are packed with rich, savory goodness. The service is always quick, efficient, and friendly, just as you'd hope for at a food truck. The salsa bar has a lot of options, there is a casual indoor dining area if you want to stick around and enjoy your meal on location. Their Sonoran dogs are just wow, They're some of the best I've had in Tucson, each bite is a flavor bomb. Definitely a one of my favorite street food spots in Tucson! read more

Karamelo King - Sonoran dog - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Best Chipilón hotdog I've had this week and I e had a few. Love the griddled/toasted bun and the griddled hot dog...both hot with a little bit of char. Great flavors and a good price. read more

It never fails me. Their food are delicious!!! Friendly and nice service. It's our grab and go food. read more

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You know the foods about to be good when they got a little salsa and veggie bar. Great food. Great service. Food came out pretty quick. Thankful this place stays open late too. First time coming and will definitely be back. read more

Terrific tasting karamelo with steak. The only criticism is it's size. At approx 10-12" in diameter (and then folded in half before serving) it looks like a large taco and would take two to be just average satisfied. At $10 a piece, that's getting up there. The piping hot quesadilla/karamelo is served in a styrofoam box, the consequence is that much of the styrofoam was melted under the food... not at all safe/healthy. On the positive, there was a decent helping of lean meat, a half-dozen different (and truly delicious) salsas to self-serve from, along with pickled and grilled onions. Service was both pleasant and relatively quick. There's a bare bones dining area but it's in doors which is super unusual for a food truck and welcome during the summer! read more

Karamelo King - Karamelo con carne, opened for photographing ($9.95) 7/2023 - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Discovered this place from a YouTube food show and decided to check it out. Although I normally don't do a lot of Food Truck food, this place was outstanding. They do have a building to the rear where the salsa bar is with tables for inside dining which is huge plus. The food was very authentic and delicious and they have some hot sauces I've never tasted before. The downside though and no-fault of their own is that Grant Rd is all torn up for widening, so it's a little difficult to turn left. My suggestion is to come from the east heading west on Grant Rd and it's a simple right turn into the parking lot. read more

I heard excellent reviews of this place and a few friends and I stopped by. The location on Apple Maps was a bit farther down than the actual location so just keep your eyes peeled for the sign! I got the Karamelo King which is a quesadilla with carne asada, avocado, and other goodies and it was fairly good. My friends got a variety of tacos which they mentioned were decently flavorful. My food wasn't as flavorful but they did have great selection of salsa's which I added to give it something more. Overall, I would return and try some other menu items. I do think the prices are a bit steep for what is being offered, however, that's inflation for you! read more

Use to be amazing, now service is really bad, people there is always in a bad mood and the place is dirty, your order takes forever...

Dude!! I can't believe this place has been here for so long and I'm just now finding it. It could not be anymore austere, a food truck with no wheels in front of a dead circle k. Shit folding chairs and tables, a kind of surreal experience. The fool is excellent and the guys running it are hilarious and kind. I never drive down Grant because it is one of the most uninteresting streets in town and traffic sucks. I will venture it to get food here, especially the Sonoran Dog!!! Blink and you will miss it, don't blink and get some kick ass food! read more

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Amazing delectable unpretentious deliciousness. Our food came out lighting fast and everything was superb. Hass taco with poblano and asada was the best thing we ordered. Owner was hilarious and super friendly, played with our dog and made us feel extra welcome. read more

Karamelo King - Taco hass - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Seriously some of the best tacos in Tucson! So delicious and the meat is tender, juicy and perfect! The salsa is amazing and spot on with so many great choices on the condiment bar! Go check this place out asap! read more

Karamelo King - Tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

KK was the second stop on our Tucson Taco Tour. It turned out that the address was wrong so be careful if you decide to go here. After our inedible experience at Apson Tacos we decided to try Karamelo King. All I have is bad news and more bad news. We had entered the tentative zone from our first experience so we limited what we ordered and it turned out to be a wise decision. I had one Al Pastor and one Asada taco, they were both a bit better than Apson but definitely not worth recommending this place at all! Both of my tacos were super salty (maybe they do this in Tucson in case you get lost in the desert and need the salt). The flavor was missing just like the last Public Enemy concert. KK is more of a Mediocre King of tacos. My advice is to move on to another place, because these are not the tacos you are looking for! After this second disappointing experience we decided to give up on our short lived Taco Tour in Tucson. read more

Karamelo King - Left over mediocre tacos - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Just stopped for a quick birria taco, but it's very good here. Flavorful meat, crispy cabbage, and a really wonderful corn tortilla. Meat might have been a bit more juicy but, in their defense, I didn't sample the sauces. read more

Best carne asada tacos in Tucson hands down recently the construction has made them look like they're closed but they are still open, if you want some bomb tacos you hit this spot no question read more

Hot diggity! I had to see if Karamelo King would live up to its praise and it did! I got the Sonoran dog because, well, Tucson, and it was AMAZING! So tasty with every bite. The dog itself was exactly what I want from a hot dog, full flavor and low on the grease. The toppings were fresh: pinto beans, grilled onions, tomatoes, mustard and mayo. I loved the small, simple feel of ordering from a food truck with the grill right next to it, sparks blowing in the wind as the cook tended to the veggies. I stepped inside to eat my meal and peruse the salsa bar. Fun colors on the wall contributed to my happy mood. Upon eating the last bite I exclaimed my pleasure and wished I had ordered two Sonoran dogs instead of one. See you later Karamelo! read more

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Me and my boyfriend come here all the time! The food here is so delicious and reasonably priced. The service is fast and the toppings bar inside is always clean and fresh. They're really friendly too. read more

This is hands down the best karamelo in America. Do yourself a favor and get 5. Although I'll always miss the car wash parking lot, the brick and mortar spot maintains its quality and authenticity. If you are just visiting Tucson, don't miss this. If you live in Tucson, go right now. read more

We traveled from Phoenix to try this place and it was worth the visit. We had the Sonoran Hot Dog, Karamelo (Quesadilla) and Taco Haus.

First of all , I'm not a big fan of tacos. I'm from San Diego California, people said we have the best tacos out side of Mexico. However, I've never liked them. Fish tacos are ok, but meat tacos are kind of disgusting and dry. With that been said, we arrived Tucson around 9:45pm, most of restaurants were closed, and my husband found Karamelo on yelp. Normally I said no to tacos however I had no choice. We only had few cash on us, so we ordered whatever we could. Omg, these tacos are so freakin' good!!!!! Beef are so tender and perfectly match with other veggies and tortillas... I can hardly finish 2 tacos usually, however I ate 3tacos so easily lol I could have eaten more!!! My absolute favorite are steak and shredded beef!! The shredded beef tho.... Thinking about it makes me feel so hungry!!! My husband was surprised I loved them so he got another beef tacos for himself! I could've given them more star if I could, 5star is not enough. Good people, good food!!! Wish we carried more cash, but we will be back for sure:)) read more

Karamelo King - Steak taco, marinated pork taco, shredded beef taco - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Ahhhh great asada here! The mesquite they use for the grill adds such a great flavor. The burro is my go to, but the Karamelo King is also delicious. Karamelo King aka fully loaded quesadilla. Tacos are also tasty. Don't let the outer appearance scare you- go now! I always try to take my out of town guests- they've all loved it. read more

Karamelo King - Small burro - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Pretty great. Very good Sonoran dogs and tacos with an expansive salsa and salad bar all at very competitive prices. Very well made, everything felt fresh read more

Ate here for lunch and my taste buds had a wonderful time. I ordered the Karamelo King which is a beef quesadilla. This is no ordinary quesadilla. The Alejandro's tortilla is grilled and filled with tasty beef, avocados, caramelized onions, Wow, it was really tasty. My wife had the chicken taco. It comes with chopped cabbage and chicken on a small tortilla. She really enjoyed it. I also had the Sonoran Dog. Gotta try everybody's Sonoran Dog in town. Karamelo King's dog is quite good. It is another place that toasts the bun on the outside. He filles it with a lot. The usual beans, tomatoes, a sauce of his own, cheese topped with mustard. In spite of having a lot of "goop" in there, it tasted good. I'm docking one star for service. Except for one other customer after us who ordered only a Sonoran Dog, we were the only customers. For some reason, our order took 15 minutes for our order. ??? The food was great. read more

Amazing Food! We were told this was a "must try" when visiting Tucson and our friends were right! Highly recommended!!! read more

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Sooo good and totally unexpected. Place was basically a food truck with a small eating area in the building. Will come again

Loved the food, loved the staff and plan to go back sooner than later. The "dine-in" spot is a work in progress but neat and clean!

After reading all the reviews I felt like I absolutely had to try this place especially since it was just 5 minutes away from our bnb. I got a Sonoma style hotdog and a karamelo king. Honestly idk what the hype was all about. The toppings for the hotdog were delicious but with each bite I couldn't seem to grab the hotdog and toppings together so the hotdog itself seemed bland. The karamelo king is essentially a quesadilla with beef and avocado. Really no flavoring to it. It's something I can easily make at home. The service was great. They all seemed nice. It's a food truck that looks like a bought out a store and turned the inside into a spot for people to go in and sit which is convenient. read more

This is a cool little hole in the wall to stop for a quick bite! We got a birria karamelo plate and birria tacos, and it was very tasty! We wanted tacos de cabeza but they were sold out so hopefully we can try next time. I loved their beans too which were a great addition to my karamelo and of course we had to grab some delicious glass bottle Mexican sodas. read more

Good food but the price was way off - you could buy a weeks worth of groceries for three items bought there - I'm not kidding- food is to be priced to cover the cost of the broken down amount of food for a single serving, and Labor to make it, it quantity and then you keep The quality of your food to keep coming back - but if you price it to where you can't even afford to pay for it, it's not worth it, I gave 3 stars Because the food was good the taste was good service was good but the price was out of this world has been literally couldn't afford it in this world read more

Say it with me: Don't. Forget. Cash. One more time: Don't. Forget. Cash. This establishment's creditcardaphobia may be the only thing keeping you from an incredibly tasty Sonoran Dog served Chipilon style which I believe is Spanish for "oh my gosh why is this so good." I've been around the block when it comes to dogs and let me tell ya, this dog might just be the toppest of top dogs. Absolutely delicious. They also recently added a seating area which is super cool but I literally stood in the rain (after a pit stop at 7-11 for cash because someone forgot Rule #1) and I didn't even care because this is what street side Mexican food is supposed to taste like, Mark. Check this place out. But please, don't forget cash. read more

Karamelo King lives up to its name, for they rule over caramelos in the land of Tucson. I ordered a small steak caramelo as a late night snack and it hit the spot. Do not be deceived by old food truck / stand, outdoor patio, and indoor seating. There is nothing fancy about any of these things. Make sure to get lime, salsa, guacamole crema, and pickled onions at the sides station indoors. Lastly, there was a fly constantly disturbing my bf and I while we dined. Even though it was annoying, the food experience outweighed it. The place could be cleaner and more accessible, but the food is delicious. FYI - CASH ONLY read more

Karamelo King - Karamelo King - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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gotta get the Karamelo king. Never had this before, and so different but delicious. Crew is friendly. You can take it to go, or just gobble it all up in their meager cafeteria style indoor dining tables. read more