Food: I ordered the chicken molcajete and it was delicious!! I had never had molcajete and it was…read moreexactly what I hoped it would be. Also they make you salsa table side to your liking! Love this idea and even better because there is no charge Drinks: I ordered the jumbo margarita and it was delicious! It was $22 for a margarita with three shots. Ambiance: fun and colorful decor Parking: designated parking lot Service: everyone was very nice and accommodating

Ugh! I feel genuinely bad about giving this place three stars because it has all the makings of…read morebeing a five stars if not for one very important thing...the food. Which, you know, is kind of the whole point of a restaurant. The atmosphere was great, a little on the nose, but great none the less. It feels like a Mexican dinner or at least what I imagined a dinner in Mexico would look like. The staff where beyond amazing, especially the woman who made our complementary salsa right at the table. And the salsa was yummy but sadly that's the only part of the meal that I can say that about. The thing is, nothing was truly bad, but just about everything was incredibly bland. You'd have expected someone who puts raisins in potato salad to have served it, not an authentic Mexican restaurant. Though the positive is the lack of seasoning is really the only major problem. The food did not have any weird taste, it wasn't dry, the presentation was fine. It simply needs to be seasoned and this place goes to a solid 4/5 rather than a three.

This is an interesting restaurant as it really doesn't seem like a Mexican restaurant from the…read moreinside, but they have fantastic food. We stopped in after hiking in Saguaro and we were seated immediately. Service was good throughout the meal and they were attentive. Chips and salsa and the guacamole was very tasty and flavorful and we tried a variety of tacos and gorditas, all of which were delicious. We also got 2 margarita flights and one was definitely enough between 2 people as they are full margaritas; they were very tasty and had unique flavors, so it's definitely a good idea to try some when you come here. This is a great restaurant and we'd definitely recommend coming here!

Sad to hear this place is leaving. I've had some amazing dinners here! Margaritas flights were…read moregreat and the Eggless Chili Poblano's were delicious!

These tacos and fresh chips with salsa bar were SOOOO good!…read more I couldn't decide which one to get so I did a fish taco, asada, al pastor and pollo asado...honestly probably should have just ordered one of each! Couple that with a Modelo on tap...so good. There were also so many different salsas to try. I didn't meet any that I didn't like at this place. I will definitely be going back here when in town again.

One of the best things about being in Tucson, is feeling close to the people here, and the food!…read more Looking for a quick snack or a great lunch, turn around and go back to Congress St..... park at 58W and walk your gringo booty in here. Order a couple different tacos. A couple Gringo style and a couple Street Style. Yum. And the staff are so fun, order a churro and see how they React... tell.... CHURRO, With them! Head over to the bar, order a classic. You will not regret it!

This is a MUST TRY whenever you find yourself in Tucson. The ambience and authentic chips and salsa…read moregreets you as you settle into their surprisingly large menu. No need to linger..,go straight for the queso birria chimichanga and thank me later. After all, THIS is where the chimichanga was originated! The service was attentive and polite and the owner is actively in the dining rooms to ensure stellar service. Can't go wrong. Give it a try!

We were in Tucson over the weekend and wanted to try some authentic Mexican food. El Charro kept…read morepopping up in our search, and since we love exploring historic places with a story, it seemed like the perfect choice. Located in downtown Tucson, this iconic restaurant is full of character and beautifully decorated. We visited on a Saturday around 1 PM without a reservation and were told there would be a wait since the place was packed. They only have air conditioning in the indoor dining areas and basement, not on the outdoor patio. Luckily, we were seated in the basement, which turned out to be perfect. The service was commendable truly some of the sweetest and most attentive service we've experienced in a long time. We started with freshly made chips and salsa, which were an instant hit. For drinks, we ordered the El Tamarindo, Mangopeno, and Monica's Cafetini. For food, we chose the Vegan Jackfruit Taquitos Trio and the Fresh Corn Tamale Platter, which came with a side of squash. The drinks were excellent, with the Mangopeno being my favorite. But the real star of the meal was the tamale platter. Oh my goodness it was absolutely delicious! Everyone at the table kept digging in and couldn't get enough. Even the squash side was so flavorful that we ordered an extra serving. The vegan jackfruit taquitos were a bit too deep-fried for our liking and didn't quite compare to the incredible tamales. To finish, we shared a caramel flan, which was the perfect sweet ending to the meal. The pricing was very reasonable, the service was exceptional, and the food was memorable. We will definitely be back again if only for those amazing tamales!

Haven't been here for a while, but it's as good as ever! Gotta love the culichi dishes, they are…read morejust so flavorful without being too spicy-hot. I tried the smoked tuna tacos this time and they were just wonderful. Our server was a real gem. She brought over some gratis ceviche for us to try - it's great! Tried a shrimp cocktail for the first time. Lots of sauce with the shrimp, but they flavor was just great. Still the best place in town for seafood.

Garlic Octopus! Portion is huge and very flavorful. Service was good and I think although prices…read moreare on the higher side for lunch I still think the value was good for what I got. I'll be back to try a few more things.

Lemon Blueberry pancake ie the bomb, crispy around the edge. Go to favorite in Tucson.read more

Stopped in on a busy morning for a late breakfast…read more Had the build-your-own-burrito, and it was fantastic. The tortilla was so good! One of the best I've tried in Tucson. Finished up sharing a cinnamon roll pancake, and that was amazing. Despite how busy they are, staff are always attentive and amicable.

Been years since I've been here, and now I'm kicking myself for waiting so long!…read more Mi Nidito is a Tucson legend, famous for the celebrity photos of notable celebrities who have visited through the years and of course for the food that brought them here. It's colorful, and welcoming. The service was quick and friendly. Of course the chips and homemade salsa were on the table as we sat down. Our waitress was happy to take our order and she was able to make helpful suggestions about the menu. I had the Burro Deluxe and I was overwhelmed by the size of it. The burro was covered in cheese sauce and it was literally bigger than my shoes! The photo doesn't do it justice. I managed to eat 1/3 of it and the waitstaff graciously provided to go boxes to allow me to eat it for the rest of the week!!! It was great fun looking at the celebrity photos and watching all the massive food plates being delivered. Truly a great experience and glad I returned to Mi Nidito! I will be back soon.

Today we saw all the familiar faces at the restaurant. Been coming here since I was a little kid…read moregirl. Never a dull moment here. Service is always the best , very attentive to your needs. Food was always good atmosphere is that of a old tradition Mexican restaurant. If u know u know. This is a preference to come eat here because it feels like home .

Stopped by today after visiting Saguaro National Park and it was so good! It's part of a small…read moremarketplace with parking in the back. You wait in line to order and then they give you a table to sit at and will bring the food out. We got the seis nachos and birria costra to share. It was pretty busy when we went but the food came out quickly. We were unfortunately seated under a tree and a bird pooped on our food but they replaced our meal promptly. It was nice to be sitting outside since it wasn't too hot. It did seem like there was limited shade though.

Between the service and the food, we will not be returning to this restaurant. The food was bland…read moreand poorly prepared. Three people in our group ordered the surf and turf, either as burritos or tacos, and none of us enjoyed it. Both burritos had a strip of cold, unmelted cheese running through them, and the tortillas were undercooked. The shrimp was overcooked. When we asked if the cheese could be melted, the waiter checked with the kitchen and returned to tell us that the kitchen said they do not melt the cheese. The bartender was attentive and aware of our needs, but unfortunately, the rest of the male staff were not. Overall, the food and service were both disappointing.