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    Karichimaka Restaurant

    4.1 (180 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Shawndrea T.

    Today I tried Karichimaka Restaurant for the first time. I got the lunch special with a beef taco, rolled chicken taco and sour cream enchilada. My husband got green chile plate. First I will say my chips and salsa was good. The chips were warm. Now to the grub it was solid. The my food was flavorful, I liked the texture of the taco and rolled taco shells. I did like the flavor of the red sauce. The beans and rice were hitting as well. My husband liked his food the only thing is he wanted to have more of the green chile sauce on his plate . The decor was super old school and it fits the history. The guy I spoke to named Gene said the place has been there for 77 years!!! I'm like they must be doing something right. The cost was about $30. The service was good and o grabbed a handful of candies at the register on the way out I would try other things down the line. #foodie #mexicanfood #food #foodreview

    Genevieve M.

    Every time I drive by this place it appears busy and so I had to go to check it out. And glad I did. The main dining space is smaller than I imagined and I noticed they had a steady stream of customers on a week night. Their salsa (free chips and salsa) had a kick and I found delicious. Their house made tortillas as served warm and I could eat these tortillas with some butter and sugar and be content... but equally good was the cazuela soup it came with. I had the cucurucho with green chile. I didn't care for the fried tortilla it came wrapped in... but I did like the green chili stuffing. My dining partner got the red chile burro that they enjoyed a lot. They offer a small drink menu . Service was friendly. Portions are large. Decent amount of parking available in a gravel lot. Would go again.

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    Always good and quick, my only issue was that they have their takeout menu online but no prices. I wanted to share a picture of my recent pickup order. It seems that for most of the dishes, they will be around the $15 range for a combination plate. Kinda pricey for a small family owned business. I thought all 3 would be around $30 dollars, was not expecting to spend almost $50.

    Chilaquilas
    Betsy M.

    This is our second visit here, and we are big fans. The staff that works here is very friendly and welcoming which always wins for me. Prices are good, and move with the times. I will call out the Cheese Crisp (with green chile) is SO good. We have ordered it both times and it does not disappoint. The salsa is on point (spicy) and I would guess they make their chips in house. Some of the other reviews seem confused on the difference between salsa and pico de gallo. We have tried several things; Fajitas, Tacos, Huevos Rancheros and Chilaquiles. I am a Chilaquiles snob... to what I like and this place is one of less than a handful that does it RIGHT in my book. I could go on for days about how I think they should be made and finally a place that hits the mark. They get 5 stars for that alone. My husband loved the Huevos Rancheros (they open at 11A but do have a breakfast/brunch menu) and he is hardly ever thrilled with how they are made. As we were leaving this visit, this guy at another table was raving about the steak burger. We will be back to try, no question!

    Madelynn F.

    Came her for lunch. I had the "chicken and rice soup with cheese quesadilla" lunch special (I added chicken to the quesadilla). Soup was good and had Rice, chicken, peas, and carrots. The bread of the quesadilla was buttery and crisp and good as well. Chips and salsa (I didn't like the salsa. Reminded me of spaghetti sauce and I didn't like the taste or texture) I love Cinnamon tea and had to try it here. It was okay, but I would have liked it sweeter. Service was slow. I think they only had one waiter working.

    Shredded beef tacos + chile relleno
    Arielle W.

    First timer and will definitely be back! The service was attentive and friendly. We waited about 10 minutes before we were seated, spacious lobby with seated waiting area and plenty of tables for dining. It's quiet and cozy. I got the cinnamon tea and had 3 cups, plus one to go!! It is SO good. I then ordered the 2 shredded beef tacos with rice and beans, and added a chile relleno. The beef was juicy and perfectly seasoned. I love that the lettuce on the plate was cold and crispy, not hot and wilted. The chile relleno was the best! The battered outside was crunchy and hot, not soggy like they sometimes are. I loved the chips and salsa, but the chips were a little small. Salsa is spicy and well seasoned. Cannot wait to return, it was the best!

    Shredded beef enchiladas
    Raeann Q.

    I've been looking for the best place to take people who visit and this is it. Locally owned business who you can tell work there as well and I'm a local Tucsonan and just haven't made it out here but I'm so glad I did. The chips and salsa are delicious that's for one, I'm very picky on salsa and chips because it definitely sets the tone for the rest of the meal. My friend and I shared a cheese crisp which was HUGE and delicious! We definitely did not finish it this would feed 4-6 people easily. The FOOD I got a shredded beef enchilada and the meat was flavorful, moist and tender. The red chile was delicious and had a kick and traditional rice and beans. Huge servings and overall AMAZING authentic Mexican food. Definitely my favorite in Tucson thus far.

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    Geri C.

    It's been at least 25 years since I have been here. I recently moved back from Texas and we decided to give it a try today. So glad we did. Sonoran Mexican food. Our favorite. So many restaurants around here are going to interior Mexico, Oaxan, and a few other styles. Service was on point. We ordered a cheese crisp (something they don't have in Texas), I had a shredded beef chimichanga and hubby had a chile relleno. They didn't do those right in Texas either. Everything was great. Large portions, reasonable prices and excellent food. The building is the same it's been since 1949. Maybe some new paint, but although tired, it's clean. What a great lunch and brought some home.

    Large Cheese Crisp with Green Chile

    Visited while I was in town as it was a family favorite growing up in the Old Pueblo. Took it to go and was just as amazing as I remember 35 years ago. Had to get a large cheese crisp with green chile added. Hit the spot.

    Chimi plate in front, burro plate in back.

    Old school Sonoran Mexican food. Excellent food. We sampled a green chili burro, and a green chili chimichanga. The green chili was excellent, lots of tender meat and delicious gravy. The best chimichanga I've had in many years, No fillers, perfectly fried (as in crispy, but not burnt). The accompanying beans and rice on the plates good also. In fact, the Spanish rice is also some of the best I've had since I left my hometown Tucson over 30 yrs ago. This place has been around for a long time and food is the reason why. Service is good. Did I mention these were lunch specials? $10.99 for the burro, $11.99 for the chimi. Plus two good iced teas with refills. $27? In 2025?

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    Maiko K.

    Ever since my bf and I moved to Tucson, we've always wanted to try this place. 2 years passed and finally we went and are so glad we did. (We were on our way to Taco Giro, which is also good) . The restaurant has that typical Tucson charm that comes to my mind when I think of Tucson - south western vibe. When we were served the tortilla chips and the salsa as a starter, we already had a good feeling about this place coz the chips were delicious! And their refried beans!!! What do they put in there?! It was so good! Flauta and Carne asada were both delicious. As for service, it was great also. I didn't realize til I saw down but they were about to close in 20 mins or so. I hate going to a restaurant that is about to close but the server still treated us very well and she didn't show any sign of rushing, which I really appreciate.

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    Had the flat enchiladas for the second time here, so delicious! Great service even on a busy day!

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    Great food, good service and reasonable prices! Family friendly atmosphere.We will be back.

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