Excellent food. Excellent service. Fast service with lots of kindness! And they have beautiful desserts! read more

La Chaiteria - Barbacoa Plate - Tacos Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Went here for lunch and had the fish tacos. They were very good and not battered like some of them. The flavor was great and the salad on the side was really good, not sure what the dressing was but it was yummy. The staff were friendly and the place is great size with patio seating too. I will be back. read more

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I adore Tumerico (sister restaurant) so I'm not remotely shocked at how much i liked this spot. The portions are huuuuge and the food is so flavorful!! Their salsas always tie everything together and bring the food from good to great. I do wish we'd gotten more than two tortillas for the ropa vieja (recently at Tumerico it came with four). And though the chilaquiles tasted amazing the chips were a bit greasy. Still so delicious overall, with kind staff and the cutest covered outdoor spot that made for the perfect spring lunch. read more

La Chaiteria - Mole Chilaquiles - Tacos Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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My favorites at La Chaiteria and at sister restaurant Tumerico are the vegan jackfruit tamales and the cuban jackfruit or al pastor jackfruit burritos. Tumerico is closer to my house and is all vegetarian with more vegan options but I like coming to La Chaiteria if I am going to have beans as like the refried pinto beans here (Tumerico seems to alternate their refried beans on some days with black beans that are made pretty bland for me so when eating there I prefer to get the tamale and burritos a la carte without the rice and beans) . The jackfruit is prepared really well for Tumerico and La Chaiteria-- much better texture and flavor than many places. It seems like they dry it first which makes the texture great and the final product doesn't have the flavors of the green raw jackfruit juices left. The one thing I don't recommend here is the mole. I found it very sweet and not very complex. I like that they have outdoor seating in the front and back and the counter service here seems to be nice when I come. Fairly nice ambiance for a counter service spot too. Hours are a bit limited. Note that their crema is made with cashews. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite! read more

La Chaiteria - Jackfruit tamale plate - Tacos Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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A huge fan of this place because each and every time you come here, you can expect consistent tastiness, freshly prepared meals, and good vibes overall. Everything I have ordered here... and I mean everything as I have been coming a few years... is superb in flavor ( personally, I am a huge fan of their chile relleno and their pork carnitas chilaquiles). This is also the only place I look forward to a side salad for breakfast ... They offer vegan and meat options. They also have a good mole latte and smoothie options. Their menu specials change but the quality of food does not. Due to renovations in the past year... lots more dining indoors and on the back patio allowing for larger groups. Parking is a bit of a challenge but worth the effort. They have a sister restaurant (Tumerico)... but this is my favorite. Service is super nice and quick. read more

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Food was off the chain!!!! Perfectly savory and delicious carnitas. Sister to Tumerico so the beans, rice and salad were the same. Adding salt and lemon to the salad and rice made it substantially better. The beans cannot be saved tho. It needs more fat and love but I guess that's the sacrifice for being vegan. Corn tortillas were steamed but tasted raw. I think they should have been fried a little. Came with two friends who also enjoyed their food. I tried the Cuban pork (or chicken?) on my friends plate and it was good. I got a Coke with my meal and the total was around $19. Pretty pricey for a serving that is just enough to be satisfied but not full and zero leftovers. read more

La Chaiteria - Carnitas - Tacos Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I had high expectations for this place, so I'll start with the not-so-great. Prices are on the higher side, though I assume they use quality ingredients. We ordered the carnitas (pork) burrito, which had good flavor, but the broccoli tasted off--both in the burrito and in the rice. The beef tamales also had good flavor but were on the dry side; it seemed like they were reheated on the grill rather than steamed, as they should be. You order at the counter and the food is brought to your table, yet you're still expected to tip. The décor could also use some improvement. The good: They have great drinks--I ordered the matchata, and it was very tasty. There's a salsa bar and a water station, which is a nice touch. They also offer items for sale in their refrigerators, and the open-concept kitchen is appealing. read more

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Great stop after Tumamoc Hill hike - plenty of vegan and non vegan options . Salsa bar and o door & outdoor seating . We chose sit in the back patio . Really enjoyed the fresh beet juice & vegan soyrizo con papas plate . read more

La Chaiteria - Tacos Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I enjoyed the fish tacos with some friends on the patio for lunch today. They're cooked on the flattop, so no breading or deep frying involved. I thought the price was reasonable for the portion size-1 order is 3 tacos. I LOVE their salad. The back patio is hidden but is shaded for lunch. Service was great. read more

La Chaiteria - Carnitas with all salad, no rice or beans - Tacos Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

It's been a minute since my last visit to Chaiteria and it was good to go back! The menu has since incorporated some of the vegan menu items folks might be familiar with from Tumerico, in addition to some vegetarian dishes, they're delicious to Aquiles, Carnitas Barbacoa, etc. our group of five enjoyed an order of the Carnitas, the Barbacoa, the Frida Kahlo, vegan tostadas, birria tacos, and a bean and cheese burrito for our three-year-old daughter. Dining indoors was not ideal because the space was filled with smoke and chiles from the kitchen area, but to my surprise, they have a patio behind the building. The patio is unfortunately lacking ambience, but it was perfect for us as it was shaded and quiet. Everyone loved what their ordered. The food is just really simple and good with fresh ingredients. The front of house staff were all really welcoming and helpful. read more

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This is a staple restaurant in my household, and we come here often for a quick breakfast, or to meet up with family and friends. Recently I've been really enjoying the huitlacoche tacos, horchata latte, and the fresh-pressed juices. My wife enjoyed the fish tacos this time. Something for both vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Honestly you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The service is always fast and friendly, and they're happy to make recommendations. read more

La Chaiteria - Huitlacoche tacos and horchata latte - Tacos Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I went here again a couple Saturdays ago while in the area. As much as I wanted to have the fish tacos again, I resisted and tried something else on the menu. This time I got the Cuban chicken plate, and was still elated with my experience! It was so flavorful and so nicely presented. The green sauce were both also pretty good. read more

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While I had previously tried Tumerico, I went here for the first time with a vegan friend. I chose the non vegan option and had their Bacanora Sea Bass. This was a good choice as the filet was tasty and prepared well (ala plancha). The bass plus the standard adders were filling to the point I even took home a small portion of the bass for the wife. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The ambiance was pleasant but busy. My friend was satisfied with his usual vegan choice. Unfortunately I forgot to take any pictures. I will return with the wife. read more

The La Chaiteria is the sister restaurant of Tumerico, but unlike Tumerico, it also offers meat options. Like Tumerico, the food here is excellent. I'll admit I was reluctant to try Tumerico at first because in past experiences, paying for a vegan or vegetarian meal often left me feeling hungry. That hasn't been the case here the flavors are bold, creative, and filling, and La Chaiteria continues that same high standard while giving the option to add meat. Service was fast and friendly, though keep in mind it's counter service. The space also has a small market with drinks and other goodies that make it worth a browse while you wait. read more

La Chaiteria - Tacos Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Had lunch special duck mole burrito. It was very generous portion and very affordable! Would definitely come back! Thanks again! read more

La Chaiteria - Duck mole burrito - Tacos Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Honestly everything from this place is absolutely delicious. Every time I go the food is fresh the drinks are cool and the service is great. The food always comes with a side of salad and rice & beans.... Just so good. Just a very lovely place and it's so cute, I love the murals they have and the bulletin board has a lot of local community information. A plus is having their own salsa bar that's fresh and tasty. I can't wait to come back again. read more

La Chaiteria - Carne Burrito - Tacos Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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since i discovered this place, i eat there every monday. the food is excellent, the staff friendly, smiling and very helpful. I love their cuban vegan tacos, the frida tostadas and the ropa vieja. their hot coffee and leche is to die for. the location, with a view of A mountain, and other customers is great. you leave with a happy feeling and a great meal. We are so lucky to have this restaurant in Tucson. read more

Outdoor seating back and front Great food Salsa bar, gender neutral restrooms Nice and efficient staff read more

WOW! I met a friend here today. She recommended it as a must-try in Tucson. This cute restaurant is nestled in Menlo Park and offers the best food I have had in a very long time. They have a menu that offers something for everyone with a plethora of vegetarian and vegan options. I ordered an iced horchata latte and the Barbacoa plate. Everything came out very quickly. The latte was tasty and not too sweet! The cashier also recommends the mesquite latte. The Barbacoa plate came with beans, rice, a salad and tortillas. Everything was EXCELLENT! The salad was fresh and bright and made for a more well-rounded meal compared to traditional Mexican dishes. The rice was good with some veggies incorporated as well. The Barbacoa was SO good -- the flavor was so so delicious and the meat was super tender! I was so happy with the entire meal and devoured all of it. I can't wait to go back to Tucson to try more of their items! What an amazing gem. All of the employees were kind and seemed to really care about my experience here. Will recommend again and again! read more

La Chaiteria - Barbacoa Plate - Tacos Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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A staple in the Menlo Park neighborhood! This is the spot to come to after your Sunday walk up Tumamoc. La Chaiteria has an expansive menu with breakfast, vegan, and non-vegan entrees. I love the fresh juices, especially the green Verde life. My favorite dish and one that never gets old because of the flavors and portion, is the Ropa Vieja. Im not even vegan and I gravitate towards this every time. The jackfruit carnitas is perfect. The portions here are generous for every dish and I wouldn't expect to go home hungry. The best thing about this location is the outdoor seating. I've brought pets to sit outside with us and it makes for the perfect day. read more

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Beef birria tacos were insane! Best I ever had. Service was quick and friendly. We enjoyed our food outside on the patio. read more

La Chaiteria - Beef birria tacos and vegetarian tamales. - Tacos Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is a go to place right after tumamoc! The food is light and flavorful. The portions are big! It's a bit pricey for breakfast but the food is so worth it. My favorite is the mesquite latte. The service is fast and they have a nice variety of salsas. The dishes also include vegetables/salad which always makes me feel like im making healthier food choices. They have alot to choose from! read more

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Always a great stop. Amazing food, great service. Everything was perfect and timely. The location is a bit out of the way, and looks a bit random but don't let that fool you. Highly recommend all their locations! read more

This is the place!!! If you want a great taste of red Chile, and huge,shareable dishes, come here! I'm back again and still digging it. Great vegan menu as well. Shared a chilaquiles with 2 egs n beef with my lil woman, and IM fULL!! read more

La Chaiteria - Vegan chiaquiles with 2eggs overeasy and birria. (I'm not vegan and needed my protein) - Tacos Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is old school traditional, and I love it. I so appreciate stumbling upon a well loved restaurant driven by what appears to be a family concept. There is ample parking in the gravel lot, and there is indoor and outdoor seating. It feels like a tiny warehouse or an off the grid cafe, with a cozy feel about it. There are beuatiful paintings/murals and the space has a wide open, welcoming energetic feel to it. And it was nice to see people out on the patio with their pups. The menu is glorious! In addition to having fresh juices, aguas fescas and lattes, they have range of vegan and vegetarian options. The duck pozole sounds amazing, but I have yet to try it. The turmeric lemonade feels like it is giving you a burst of life! It has an amazing depth of flavor while still tasting light and refreshing. I highly recommend the chicken mole plate. It is served with yellow rice full of vegetables, including carrots and broccoli, a glorious spinach salad with zucchini and soft beans. The mole is more spice then chocolate forward. The food is beautifully plated and is always bursting with color (the sign of a diversified plate). All of the flavors meld very well together. Everything fits like a perfect marriage. And the team is friendly and attentive. You certainly feel like you have been welcomed into a family's kitchen. read more

As someone from more east and central Mexico, it can be hard to find Mexican food more authentic to the country and even outside of Sonoran-influenced cuisine. When it comes to La Chaiteria, they do an excellent job of combining the diverse flavors and pallets of Mexico, with inspiration from all across Latin America and even South Asia. The food's unique flavor composition makes for a joyful eating experience unique to the restaurant. In addition, they offer vegan, vegetarian, and meat options for almost every plate! The service is always impeccable. The staff are always nice and ready to serve you. It's a good sign when staff are smiling even in the kitchen. The ambiance is created with colorful murals, a community board, and a market-style set up with goods for purchasing but also their own ingredients. I recommend the mesquite latte and vegan chilaquiles. read more

La Chaiteria - Sopes and Chilaquiles - Tacos Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Had brunch and it was very delicious. The coffee was perfect and the burrito had tremendous flavor and was perfectly seasoned. Will visit again and again! read more

You know what's awesome? When a restaurant doesn't just live up to the hype, but actually surpasses it. La Chaiteria manages to do that! I've been a longtime fan of Tumerico, and kept meaning to go check out the new place, but never quite got around to it until today. The recent awards hype put La Chaiteria back on top of my "To Try" list, and I'm thrilled I did. Some of the breakfast and lunch offerings will likely be familiar to folks who've dined at Tumerico before, but the Chaiteria menu is larger and features a wider variety of vegan, vegetarian, and meat dishes. I had a bit of choice paralysis for a moment, to be honest! My friend and I got the pastor tacos (jackfruit carnitas!) and the Oaxacan Chilaquiles. Both were, as expected, absolutely delicious. She and I fell completely silent when our food arrived because we were incapable of not focusing on the phenomenal food. The pastor tacos pack some heat, so the salad and rice are a much appreciated counter to the spice. The Oaxacan Chilaquiles were a new dish for me -- the sauce was a deeply rich mole instead of a red or green salsa, and I loved it. The location is great too! It's lovely to eat excellent food on a sunny patio with a perfect view of A Mountain. La Chaiteria is a must-go local gem! read more

La Chaiteria - Pastor tacos - Tacos Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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The food was excellent; we had the chicken tamales. The service was friendly and fast. The patio dining was so enjoyable

Giant breakfast burrito platter with salad, rice, and beans - can split 1 order by 2-4 people. But it's $22 including chai and tip. I was expecting more of a smaller burrito for $6. There are places like that down the block. It's cute, but there are More upscale places that cost less downtown. Vegan options, read more

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This place is a diamond in the rough. - Good food. I would say great but the carne asada meat was a bit dry and tough. - Plenty of vegan/vegetarian options. - Great service. - Nice laid back atmosphere, inside and out. read more

I stopped in Friday when I was at the 4 street fair. I was expecting street fair food. I had a Barbacoa burrito and my sister had a Pollo Asado burrito. I was totally amazed t both burritos were superb! I have been a snow bird in Tucson for10 years staying 5 winter months These were the best burritos I have EVER had. This size was perfect, the meat was Generous and they made them outside on the grill. The service was out of control amazing! From the order taker to the burrito griller. I didn't even believe small restaurants had quality service anymore. PS I retired from 40 yrs retail! A shaded quaint porch to eat on . I am having an open house in January for some MN. Visitors and these Burritos will be my main dish! My biggest complaint is they are very far from me! . read more

La Chaiteria - Tacos Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I wish I remembered the name of what I preferred but all I can say it was delicious and please reference the photo. The portion size was gigantic. The quality and freshness of ingredients was truly remarkable. Their selection of vegan options was fantastic. The staff helped picked which options to with and were very kind. Def get a smoothie! Delicious and hearty read more

La Chaiteria - Tacos Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Went to try this restaurant since I heard that they were nominated for a James Beard award, and was not disappointed. They offer a variety of Mexican food for meat eaters and vegans. They also offer a variety of delicious lattes and donuts for dessert. We got a plate of Chilaquiles Birria tacos, a strawberry frosted doughnut, and a mazapán latte. The food was delicious. I wish I would've gotten the quesabirria instead of just the tacos because I wanted to dip my tacos in the broth. The plates are a bit on the pricier side but worth it. I'll be back to try other dishes. My only complaint is that service was a bit slow and I was given the incorrect drink. I asked for an iced latte but got a hot one but overall the experience was great. read more

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Great food, great staff. Loved this place. 10/10. The attention to detail when taking your order was amazing. read more

La Chaiteria - Huevos Ranceros - Tacos Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I came here to try the Frida Kahlo tostadas because one ingredient is huitlacoche. This may have been the healthiest breakfast I've had since I moved to Tucson. It was certainly the biggest breakfast I've had. Seriously, it was enough for 2 1/2 people. With their unique take on a horchata, it was a satisfying meal. I ordered a CBD latte to go, too. This morning, La Chaiteria became one of my go to restaurants. read more

Food was the bomb once again, I tried something new called Salma Hayek burrito and it was amazing! Vegan too! Service was great! Ambiance absolutely what I like when I want to eat good food with great people and music. Clean too! read more

I tried both the chicken and beef tamales, and my husband's barbacoa plate - all amazing. Lots of prominently advertised vegan options too.

5 stars for the Vegan Pozole on today's rainy day! Parking lot was full today so it was challenging to find a spot. Ordering my food today was fairly quick. I have never had vegan pozole until today and it is fantastic! I ordered it to go and it came with tortilla chips and a tortilla. For a large bowl it came out to $9. For the serving size it is definitely worth it. Can't wait to order this again! Lots of seating available inside and the rain didn't stop people from coming to this spot! read more

La Chaiteria - Potato flautas - Tacos Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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JHC, Wendy sure makes some great foods. My favorite restaurant in the world used to me Tumerioco Tumerico, but not is is a toss-up between LaChaiteria and Tumerico. I wish I could eat at either every day for the rest of my life. read more