1st time dining here & only a couple at the bar & a trio sitting at a table midday, midweek. Clean interior, no loud music, was greeted quickly by The Nana herself & sat at the bar. Ordered the Chile Relleno combo with a beef taco & everything was great, excellent mole sauce & scratch kitchen home cooking taste. Pretty nice selection of slightly off the beaten path craft beers on tap, not a huge selection, but just diverse enough for people who enjoy different styles of beer, not just pils & lagers. Noticed they had some unusual tequila selections, but upon asking, they were collector bottles the owner was displaying, several were signed by the distiller. I was able find an additive-free artesenal brand (most were) & Javier joined me for a nice chat & offered me a free shot of a very fine tequila after we started talking tequila's & only after that did I realize he was Nana's son & part owner. Everything was great from my 1st visit, all of the staff were enthusiastic, friendly & professional while being chill. I was glad I finally stopped in at this location & look forward to returning. read more

I been to this place 2x and it's been amazing every time. The staff is kind. And the food is delicious. The restaurant feels cozy. Restrooms are clean. A plus is that both restrooms have a baby changer in them. I recommend this restaurant. read more

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First of all we were not welcomed when we arrived and weren't advised to seat yourself. The 2 waitresses were very unfriendly and never smiled. I ordered the patty tacos and they were very bland no flavor at all. My boyfriend ordered the chicken taco salad and that too was very bland. We had to drown the food in salsa to make it edible. This is a place where if you're not a regular you shouldn't come to this restaurant. The waitress never came to see if we needed anything. It was a terrible experience and we will NEVER go back. read more

My first visit went well. The customer service was very friendly and prompt. I ordered crispy corn ground beef tacos-- Yum i must say! the refried beans were good and seemed homemade. Wasn't a huge fan of the rice, kinda tasted like a hint of musty water but the tacos and beans were still worth the visit... infact, i've had them at other local places near and wasn't a fan at all. The chips and salsa was kind of ok, keeping in mind i'm picky. The restaurant itself was clean and pleasant. Overall, i WILL be back for the tacos!! read more

If you're anywhere in the Tucson area, this place is worth your time and palette. It's like Cheers with plenty of barstools, tables, friendly staff and the neighborhood locals who apparently gather every afternoon for oh so delicious Mexican food and drinks. (Perfect margaritas.) The food. I can only describe it as the future spoiler for my favorite TexMex restaurants back home. Nana greets everyone who walks in the door, if she's not in the kitchen. She talks with us. She's not in a hurry . When it's time for her to get back into the kitchen, a sweet lady gently signals her that she's needed to finish up the cooking. Am I at home??? After a margarita, yes, I think I am! Lucky for us, our hotel is only 5-6 blocks away. I miss you, already, Nana. read more

Family business, owners on site and working hard. Great alcohol selection of tequilas and surprising bourbon! Chips and salsa were $3.99 as we sat at the bar but were refillable. The salsas were delicious. Carne con papas en chile Colorado plate (Red chile w/ beef and potatos) was very good, I just wanted a little more on the plate. $18.99 Margaritas were great. $14.00 ea read more

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Good food with an excellent bar selection. They had a lot of obscure whiskey. The food was good, but I found it odd they didn't have a paper lining for their chips. How do they keep the baskets clean? The service was good, seemed like a team effort. read more

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Visiting Tucson with Lady Matilda, we are staying at a place near the airport. The airport is about 40 minutes from this location, but we were told it was worth the drive. It was. Lady Matilda wanted good, authentic Mexican tamales, and our concierge put this at the top of her list. The restaurant is a simple, open layout with a great-looking bar at the back. It's in a strip mall with a congested parking lot. A few great points: we got to the place just as a party of 20 was seated. The wait staff did not neglect the 2-seaters who came in after and, in fact, made sure they were set to go before focusing their resources on the big party. Wow. That rarely happens. We had a liberal serving of chips and salsa and bean dip for the table, and both dips were excellent. The salsa had an odd mix where I think they wanted a steady but savory burn, but didn't quite combine the spices correctly, leading to one chip tasting sweet, another tangy, and one that felt like I set my sinuses on fire. The bean dip, however, was excellent. Lady Matilda's tamales made her so happy. She'd been waiting for this experience for months since we realized we were headed to Tucson. The platter was more than a meal. I had the best chicken quesadillas ever. We shared our experience with the people we came to Tucson to meet, and they told us that it was their favorite Mexican spot in the city. It was their little secret because the place is small and can get loud and crowded. I hope I don't ruin their fun by sharing this but Nana deserves the business. read more

Nana's Kitchen is coming up on 16 years on Tucson's northwest side. My husband and I have been frequenting this establishment since day 1. The atmosphere upon entering feels like home. Matco and Javier, the owners, are on hand to greet you with a smile, hug, and friendly conversation. Nana often comes out of the kitchen to say, "Hello." The service is spot on, and the food is delicious and authentic. We've tried everything on the menu, which is extensive. The bar is well stocked and manned by Marco. From whiskey tasting, award winning margaritas, great food, entertainment to just awesome owners, this small business can't be beat! read more

Nana's Kitchen - Cameron's de Tacos, Rice and Beans - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

They were out of carne asada! It smelled like the sewer backed up! The food was not as good as the last time I was there! Dry, rushed, too salty. It was such a disappointment for my family's first time visit! read more

great food good service casual atmosphere I live on the East side of Town, so I met family when on my way to Mesa. Was recommended by a friend, so glad that I tried it! read more

Food is fantastic, family owned and great friendly atmosphere. Definitely recommend this place for authentic Mexican food.

Food is great. Dining in or taking it home great dinner. Service is top notch and if you're lucky maybe the band is playing. Will be back. read more

Sadly, the service was slow, my meal was cold and overcooked and the restaurant wasn't full. Can't recommend it .

Really enjoyed having some good food and the atmosphere. Not only do they make good margaritas but they have a good bourbon selection. In addition, they provide great service! read more

Nana's Kitchen - Tried a new tequila - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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This was an awesome place. The staff was welcoming and service was good. The food was delicious. And their spicy salsa delivered flavor and spice. read more

Nana's Kitchen - Best Ranch water - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Stopped in here for a late lunch. We were in the mood for tacos and unfortunately this place didn't really hit the spot. I thought the prices were quite high for what you got. I ordered the shrimp tacos and they were just ok and were quite small. read more

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I wish that I could remember the name of the burro that I couldn't pronounce. The beef was unlike anything I'd had before. Very well seasoned, a healthy portion with rice and beans. The salsa was spicy, yet balanced with other flavors that didn't distract from the burro. Hand made tortilla chips and salsa are always a welcome sight at a sit down restaurant. The owner and her son very very kind and it was apparent that they love sharing their delicious food with everyone. I'll definitely be back! read more

Nana's Kitchen - Complimentary chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

One of the best chile rellenos I've ever had. Spicy salsa is actually spicy! And a decent margarita. Now I ask you, what else could you ask for? read more

Nana's Kitchen - The set-up: side of refried beans with spicy salsa to go with my house margarita. - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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The service overall...the chips seemed stale no flavor....our server was kinda all over the place..‍....our food took forever......not busy at all in there at the time....food very very bland...Not impressed..... read more

I'm a native Texan. Currently living in Mexico. I Travel in the south west extensively. I'm always looking for a good Mexican food place in my travels. I'd say this place is a blend of Tex Mex and traditional Mexican cuisine. For my, taste hard to find in Mexico. Full bar, excellent menu. Great menu. Great service. A store front you might pass without reading the reviews. 5 star in my opinion. read more

Great family establishment. This is a family run business with good food and drinks. The atmosphere is great. Take the time to get to know the people behind the food. Enjoy of their amazing drink offering and great food. Meet new people and have fun. read more

Good value delicious food does have fast food type atmosphere paper plates and plastic utensils. Food is great and nice people running place. Family owned. read more

The owner came by and personally greeted us, which was great! They charge for chips and salsa, which is a deterring factor, but do offer free refills so would consider paying for chips and salsa if we were with a bigger group. We ordered cheese enchiladas and a combo plate. The entrees were delicious and very authentic! The ambience was a little rowdy, especially since we had our baby with us. There were a group of older adults very intoxicated at the bar area who were loud and obnoxious. The owner was kind enough to come by and apologize on their behalf, but it definitely affected our overall experience. Would definitely return for the quality of the food and hope for a better ambience, otherwise may stick to takeout! read more

Mixed reviews before I chose this place, but hey I'm adventurous!! Walked in and thought the food must be good as they were filling a HUGE catering order. HUGE!! Parking is a bihh, but they have spaces right in front specific to their establishment. Catering order filled with food, decorations, and alcohol. VERY IMPRESSIVE! The salsa AMAZING..chips stale though. Salsa hot and TASTY!! Nana's Special Tacos and I didn't go wrong. Ground beef and potatoe crispy tacos..rice and beans. Absolutely fantastic!! My Paloma a bit different but so good! Southside my go to for mexican, but this place filled the void. THE BEANS..THE BEANS AMAZING! NOT vegetarian and I'm not complaining. Price on point..food on point! No drink menu and service was ok. No complaints!! Found a new little gem on the north side. Catering will definitely be on point!! read more

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Sincerely love going to this neighborhood spot. The family that owns this restaurant clearly puts their heart into it. The cheese crisp with the chiles hits the spot (pair it with a margarita). My go to order is typically the deshebrada chimi; the meat is perfect, the chimi is never greasy and accompanying refried beans are spot on. If you're lucky enough to get a freshly prepared (by Nana, of course) chile relleno, don't hesitate. read more

Visiting from out of town and just tried Nana's kitchen. Service was slow and not friendly. Nine dollar guac tasted ....OFF. I ordered two tamales. Rather than bring me à la carte they bought me a plate which was $18. The beans were so salty I could not eat them. The corn tamales something tasted off. I took one bite husband took one bite. Neither one of us could eat anymore. After my husband had eaten his entire plate of fajitas - which were just OK ....they asked us if we wanted a box for my meal. Had never checked on us until that point. I told them no - shared that my meal was bad. Luckily, they refunded our meal. my husband's fajitas, small guac and a Coke were still $38. Will never go back! read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Tucson. It's a small family owned place and the family is awesome. The food is delicious and they have some of the best drinks in Tucson. They carry an amazing selection of whiskeys and tequilas and they sell bottles too. read more

Nana's Kitchen - Stagg Batch 24B. - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Food is incredible and the service is fantastic! So friendly and knowledgeable. If you are a whiskey fanatic THIS PLACE IS FOR YOU!!

The food is authentic as you are going to get unless you or nana makes it herself! The food is delicious, always served promptly, efficiently, and friendly. My family, friends and acquaintances have enjoyed this establishment for many years, give it a try and your family and friends will do the same! It's a cozy little dining establishment that sets the perfect ambiance to share a good meal, cocktail or both after a long day relax and have fun! You will not be disappointed! read more

When we came in, there were two waitresses but only two tables had any customers. The bar was 1/2 full. With that, it took what felt like forever to get our order taken, but actually maybe 10 minutes. Then another 15 minutes to actually get served. No refills offered until we were about to get up, and pay our bill. Then the waitress got a boost on energy, lol. Tip hopefull? The food was way too salty at that, and rather than taking a mostly full plate home, we left it on the table. By far the worst meal and restaurant experience we've had in a long time. The staff seemed only interested in the bar customers and a tip. Won't be back, neither should you. read more

Came here last minute as we were in the area and needed lunch. Our son wanted quesadilla and I wanted barria tacos. If I had know the quesadilla was going to be this huge, I think we could have split it as we had so much leftover. Birria tacos had good flavor but the taco shell was not crispy at all. It came out soggy which was disappointing. The broth was good. I would definitely come back and try other items on the menu as we all thought the quesadilla was excellent! Nice and crispy four tortilla and it tasted so good and fresh! read more

Nana's Kitchen - Steak Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I was disappointed and gave 1 star, but after thinking on it, I think it deserves 2. The one star was because of high expectations from hearing they were fantastic and my experience was less than fantastic but probably not 1 star. The order was right, the food was warm, not awful, just not terrific. So, to be a good Yelper, I had to fix that. I'll give them another try, maybe it was just a fluke and I'm willing to accept that. read more

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I came in around 20 minutes until 7pm, which is 2 whole hours before close but don't quote Nana on that because it's often that they close hours early for no reason. As soon as I entered the atmosphere was immediately negative, very loud, no host stand nor a sign telling you to sit yourself. A lady who unfortunately became our server didn't even walk up to the front to tell us where to sit and started pointing at a table expecting us to understand her. When we didn't move she started to approach and finally used her voice to tell us where to go. For the first 5 minutes after being sat we were ignored by her until once she finally felt like to coming to get our drink order instead of talking in the corner with other servers and bartenders. We asked for a drink menu and were met with "We do not have a drink menu, or drinks often change." I understand that maybe your house mixed drinks change but your wine/beer/spirit list does NOT change so much that you cannot have a list of it. We ordered and waited about 30-40 minutes for 2 Burritos and 1 Chimichanga. Thankfully it was still hot but probably can only give that credit to the heat lamps since once again our server was just hiding with the other servers. Not once for the entire meal did she come over for anything besides the bill, obviously trying to get us out. The only person in the restaurant that was actually worth anything was the busser who had grabbed us water and chips and was actually there asking if we need anything. I've only worked in the service industry my entire career and this is probably one of my worst experiences. Very rare do I ever not tip, if anything I argue against not tipping and have always tipped always at LEAST 20%, but this obvious lack of care and attention constituted my FIRST $0 tip. I even tipped the bussed but not her, really wish I got a name from the receipt but of course it didn't have it on there and I'm too nice to complain to a manager. The men's bathroom was also incredibly cluttered with a huge Narnia inspired dresser infront of the sink with numerous boxes piled on top (probably containing cleaning products and toiletries, I'm sure that's safe to be sitting in the air of pee and caca floating around). The chips and salsa, probably neither of which were homemade, costed $4. They were all stale and unsalted, once again had to wait until the busser came around to ask for more chips. read more

Nana's Kitchen - Boxes stacked in bathroom - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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We tried Nana's on Thursday the 16th. It was pretty good. First know the service was really good. Marco, the server, and if heard correctly, was the owners son. If I miss heard, please forgive me. We had somewhat of a really good experience with everything else. My sister ordered the Enchilada Plato Cheese with green sauce. It had a really great flavor and had quite generous portions. She really loved the sauce, and everything was hot, I tasted it, and it was very good. My brother had the Combination Plate. He enjoyed everything about it except the cheese enchilada. It didn't have any cheese in the cheese enchilada. Other than that, he loved the food. I had the Nana Special Tostadas. It had a terrific taste, but it was cold, including the rice. We had ordered the Legendario Silver margaritas. They were pretty good but could have had a more balanced tequila/triple sec/lime juice mix. It was close, but it still had more of a triple sec/lime mix than some tequila flavor. As I have expressed before, margaritas need more of a balanced flavor, less triple sec/lime taste, and a little more tequila to balance the overwhelming triple sec flavor. A bit light on the tequila and a little less triple sec/lime flavor. Again, the flavor was good, and the service was good, but it can stand some improvements, as mentioned earlier. A discount for the cold food and missing cheese in the cheese enchilada should have been included, as normally happens with all other places I have eaten. We will try Nana's again, and hopefully, all will improve. read more

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Well my wife bought the sweet deals and we decided to stop by here. They had a live band playing which made it fun to watch. Strictly from a food standpoint, we sat at the table for a bit until the bartender waived someone over to help us. My wife ordered the Taquitos and I ordered the fajitas. My wife said her food was really good. My food well, hmm. I couldn't cut through my red and green peppers and my steak was well done. Overall our server took our order, never came back until it was bill time. Others brought our food and refilled our drinks. Maybe we had an off day. Food ok, service slow. I hope next time is better. read more

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Love love love this family owned restaurant! They make the best margaritas in town!! They always make us feel like family when we eat there. Highly recommend! read more

Went on Nana's birthday and it was awesome! They had delicious food, a terrific band and the service was wonderful! It was packed but everyone in the restaurant was so friendly and you can tell they really enjoy their job! Absolutely recommend! read more

The food here is very good, probably some of the best I've had on the north side of town. Service can be slow at time. As this place gets more popular, their staffing gaps become apparent, but the waiters here try to make sure you're informed about how long the wait will be, which I appreciated. I had the chicken molé, which was delicious! The real boon here is the bar. The Sonoran margaritas were KILLER. I can see why it won best margarita. The selection of bourbons is top notch, better, and more reasonably priced than most of the other high end places that would carry the same selections. read more

I can't fault the service here, service was good. we went here because we saw the "2023 MARANA standout award". having been a Tucson resident for the past 26 years, this was some of the most disappointing Mexican food that I have had. The chips were stale, the salsa just okay. we ordered the carne asada, it was (sorry), basically the worst I've had in town. we won't be making a repeat visit to this restaurant. read more

Nana's Kitchen - carne asada tampiquena - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona