Taquería El Rápido is our go-to place for counter-ordered Mexican food in Tucson. (Guillermo's…read moreDouble L, also in South T, and with an awesome daily happy hour, is our fave sit-down place). TER consistently checks all the boxes on our short list of wants: pleasant people, clean well-lit surroundings, reasonable prices offering good value for our money, and ample parking. This place deserves more business for sure.

Small business but cozy. Cashier was polite. Food was served hot and tastes so delicious. They had…read morea variety of drinks and condiments. When in South Tucson and craving carne asada tacos , try Taqueria El Rapido.

It's located in a cool food area made out of various shipping containers…read more I had heard that Tucson was famous for their Sonoran hot dogs so I needed to try one and this place came highly recommended. The service was quick and the ordering easy. Most importantly, the Sonoran hot dog was delicious. The bun was soft and fluffy and a little sweet, which was a good contrast from the salty bacon wrapped hot dog. I also enjoyed the diced tomatoes and grilled onions which added to all the flavors.

Came here on a drunken night out and got the campechano burrito wrapped in bacon. The first bite…read morewas the closest I've gotten to heaven. the angels sang louder with every bite into the crunchy bacon and juicy innards. Located in Boxyard it is a great location if you're on 4th just trying to find a spot with shade and delicious food and drinks. Will definitely be coming back the employees were helpful and got the order out as fast as they could, perfection takes time so don't go if you're looking for fast food type service.

Excellent tacos for the area. This is a family run business. The salsa and chips were excellent…read moreas for the shrimp tacos. Lightly battered, lots of flour. Greet service!

Hidden gem on the west side and you can easily skip it when you're driving. It is located on the…read morecorner, right across from Jack-in-the-Box. Parking is small, but there are options to park on the side streets. We came here for tacos, one night and breakfast burritos another time. In terms of their lunch/dinner options, I highly recommend their Sonoran hotdog, with the option for melted cheese on the inside of the bun. Delicious! Their Carne Asada taco is also very tasty, in addition to the homemade salsa that they bring out with your meal. The fish taco was OK, but I would probably opt for their meat tacos rather than seafood. Their breakfast burritos are also very tasty. They are well seasoned and do not skimp on the fillings. There are some seats inside, as well as an outdoor covered patio. If you sit outside, they also bring your order to you, so you don't have to worry about staying inside and waiting.

One of my favorite taco places in Tucson…read more This is a local Mom and pop taco shop, that serves a specialty, ribs in taco, either on the bone and meat stripped for you. they offer the classic taco options, as well as burritos, quesadillas, Carmelitos, and some other others. Their prices have gone up over the years, to adjust with rising food costs. However, it is still worth the try! They offer a salsa bar on the side, with all the typical toppings. Additionally, they have indoor and outdoor seating. Staff is very friendly and they announce your order via your name on the intercom. Parking can be slightly limited, so just be cautious when turning and parking, since the space is tight. It's a great place to stop for lunch or dinner, especially if you are in South Tucson area.

Popped in around 1:15 on a Sunday to try this place out. There was a line on/off the hour that we…read morewere there. We had mixed feelings about our experience. Positives - food was tasty, I would not say better than other places we have tried. We got a Carne Asada Torta, Barbacoa Burrito and a Sonoran Dog. Sonoran Dog was probably our favorite. Carne Asada Torta was a bit light on the Carne Asada. The burrito was literally a flour tortilla and barbacoa and that is it. Sit down area was nice and clean, also cool for a high 80's day. The salsa/condiment bar was very fresh with lots of choices. Negatives - prices were a bit on the expensive side for what we got. For instance the burrito was $15 - for just meat and a flour tortilla. The torta was about a buck cheaper and the meat was very light. In comparison to other places that are more on the 'fast food' side, we felt they were overpriced. Also it took almost 30 minutes for our food to be ready which seemed pretty lengthy, despite 3-4 parties in front of us. Most of what we ordered would have already been prepped. It was a solid place for Mexican food but did not necessarily stand out against other places we frequent throughout the area.

I like that this location is close to the East side. There aren't many tables to eat inside but…read morethey had enough that we didn't have trouble getting one. You walk up to the counter and order your meal, your number is called and then you go back up to the counter to get your food. There is a condiment bar in the middle you can get salsas, peppers and other toppings for your meal. I ordered a sonoran dog and a taco. Both were delicious. I enjoyed the meal, it was all yummy.

Awesome spot for a truly mouthwatering Sonoran-style hot dog and authentic Mexican street food…read more Quick service in a laidback, family friendly environment - perfect for lunch or dinner! Definitely worth a stop and even a detour if you are just passing through.

I ate a late lunch here this afternoon with a couple of friends. It was a bit of a drive, but we…read morewere all curious to try this place. I ordered a chavindeca mixta because it was something I've never eaten or even heard of before. Apparently, chavindecas are a specialty of Michoacan. It's two corn tortillas with melted cheese and meat in between. "Mixta" meant a variety of different meats. Because corn tortillas are generally smaller than flour, it was smaller than a typical quesadilla or caramelo. But it was tasty. They have a good salsa and veggie bar. It's a very casual place, one large room, no table service. My friends were happy with their birria. Prices are reasonable. My lunch came to just $10.15 including tax and tip. Note: There are bilingual signs inside saying chicharrones on Wednesdays only. I was there on a Thursday.

100% worth every bite!! The home made flour tortilla was the best I've had in a while. Love that…read morethey give you a standard set of salsas. I'll have this every time I come back to Tucson. So glad we found this recommendation. By far one of my favorites in Tucson. Parking is limited, over flow in the rocky empty lot.

Disappointed, dry chicken, caught a bone, okay birria, small portions…read more Not sure what happened Rudy I have been coming for years, but this visit really missed the mark. The citrus pollo burrito was dry, rice was plain, and even experienced a bone. The birria plate was okay, birria and the warm tortilla were the only highlights. The rice was plain and clumpy, microwaved? Beans were basic and reheated. And what happened to the salsa it's like water and has no taste, just hot. I miss the green salsa.

We went for lunch my sing said it's one of her favorite spots to eat. I ordered taquitos rice and…read morebeans. It was actually pretty good I really liked it. My aunt ordered a burrito rice and beans and she ate it all up. I also got a hibiscus drink and it was good a lot stronger than I'm used to but I liked it. The restaurant has seating for up to 20 people or so. It does stay pretty busy no matter the time of day. Only issue the bathroom didn't have a working Light, people were using their cellphone light.

It's been a long time since I've been here and I'm glad I came back. It's like visiting at Old…read moreFriend that haven't seen them in a while and I'm really happy to see them. The food is excellent. The prices are good and the services great. It hasn't changed at all and that's a good thing so many things in Tucson change. Also, I am tired of going up to counters and getting my food I like to be served and there you have it. The Cheese crisps was just like remembered.

Sitting in the corner of a strip mall, Rosa's is easy to miss during the day. But that hasn't…read morestopped this family-owned restaurant from thriving since the early 70's. What I loved: The atmosphere. The sturdy, old tables adorned with decorative tiles makes it feel like you're in someone's home. The salsa is amazing. What I liked: Warm, attentive service. I was surprised that a late lunch here took just a half hour. What needs work: Plenty of patrons love the hard-shell tacos, and they might have been good if not for the bland, dry shredded chicken inside of them. I ordered the chimi, smothered in green salsa. There was zero heat to it and I had to question whether the sauce came out of a can. I still ate everything, and would probably return if someone dragged me back here. It's not that bad. But in this town, there are just too many places I'd rather go where everything is better across the board.