Wanted to surprise a friend who works in the area by bringing him lunch so my husband and I went in…read moresearch of a taco truck. Came upon El Pacotote and quickly placed our order. We got lucky because we were early but as soon as we sat down to wait for our food, the place started filling up. I can only review the carne asada tacos and salsa. Good, lots of meat, not a lot of gristle so that's a win in my book. We took both the red and green salsas with us and both were delicious. Our friend must have liked them too because he gulped them down pretty fast! I'd hit up El Pacotote again for sure. I'm anxious to try some of their other offerings.

Exceptionally flavorful food for the price. Try 3 or more of their Tacos Al Vapor and be wowed. I…read moretravel by this food truck almost everyday and will have to try the rest of their menu.

So Tucson. One of my favorites…read more 2 Paloma's; a plate of enchiladas with red chili and a cheese crisp; Stuffed perfectly

The only challenge with this restaurant is the parking. It is limited but toasty forgiven once you…read moretaste their food. My oh my! This had to be the best authentic Mexican food that I have had in a very long time. You start with chips and salsa. The salsa is chunky and has a great bite! We also had horchata and a tropical fruit ginger drink. The horchata came with a burning stick of cinnamon. What a creative touch. The horchata wasn't thick and sweet like other horchatas but well balanced. The tropical ginger drink was also delicious. I would have liked a bit more ginger in it but still yummy. For our entrees we had a green corn tamale (same ladies from Lerua's making them); need I say more?! I brought back such great memories of when they were on Broadway. I also had a side of refried beans. So satisfying. My daughter had the spicy shrimp taco. The presentation was gorgeous. They have chile strips between two corn tortillas. The shrimp is piled high and finished with roasted onions. Everything was so good and the portions were quite filling for us. The service was also fantastic! Our server said if we didn't like our drinks she would bring us something else. There was a steady line of people coming in for dinner. I'm glad we came early and we will most definitely be back!!

Good service, the food is very good and it didn't take long to get our food. For sure when we go…read moreto Tucson we'll be going there again.

I came here this morning with family. I was at first slightly bummed that they had made my favorite…read moretable by the back door now a six-top. It was a good little alcove for a four-top or for two people. Oh well. On a more positive note: I must say the service is very attentative here and we had a good meal. Our waitress told me about the breakfast tacos special when I asked her for some recommendations. They were super duper good! Mine had potatoes, eggs and some chopped bacon bits, along with cheese on top and served with salsa on three flour taco tortillas. Look forward to coming back..

Tried their bowl of pozole today. I liked it! It came with all the sides and corn tortillas.read more

The food wasn't bad by any means. Wasn't exactly great or anything though. What bothered me about…read moreit, I ordered a taco salad. Want meat on that? Well yeah, what kind of taco doesn't have meat? For meat add on 5.55 . The pics of the taco salad also show it with sour cream. Yet if I want sour cream, its an extra 2.50 . So this taco salad that says it costs 11.50 ends up costing 19.50 before tax. So 20 bucks for a meal without even adding a beverage. This was my first and last time trying fillebertos. Tucson is full of taco shops and nothing stood out about this one except for price gouging. I saw one review where someone said the owner really cares about his customers. 20 dollar taco salad is caring about cash, not customers.

Sat down right away, friendly staff…read more Ordered tacos and got 2 asada chingnon. and 1 tripa. The plate came with pickled onions and was perfect on the tacos. Meat was tender, tripa was crispy. There's a super spicy orange sauce that I loved (not shown), would highly recommend! They also have horchata and Jamaica!

The food here is sooo good! And I appreciate that they have vegan and vegetarian options too. The…read moreonly place I've ever had vegan birria tacos! Yum! Also the elote ribs and chips/guac are amazing. Will always come here when I'm in town.

Excellent food! Lovely front counter staff. The colorful…read moremenu is stunning and I loved all the options they have to offer!

I ordered takeout here on Friday night after a friend recommended their tortilla soup for sick…read moresickness. I also got the toritos, which are a must whenever I see them on a menu. My husband got quesabirria tacos. He can be kind of partial about quesabirria but he actually liked these, so they must've been good. I am a tortilla soup lover, and have been on the search for one similar to one at the old restaurant Terra Cotta, since forever. I've yet to find a really good one. I will say, this one was pretty good, and I would order it again, though I think the chicken could be more flavorful. It's a large container they give you, and the chunks of chicken were also pretty large. I did break them into smaller pieces myself. The Toritos were 10/10 , no notes!

Um hello?! How is this place not lined with customers?! Shout out to all the people wasting their…read moremoney at in n out... this place is the real deal! Come here if you want flavor and balanced spice! I am new to Tucson and as a ride share driver it's been my mission to find all the best eateries in Tucson. Wow wow wow! Came here on a whim for my daily snack. The team here is very kind and helped me choose some food as a newbie. I ordered 2 birria tacos on corn tortillas with an Arnold Palmer drank. They were so kind to offer me an array of salsas, limes and a small sample of cabbage cilantro and onion mix for (which I found hella refreshing because I am so used to getting just a side of chopped onion) my two tacos. Growing up in LA's street food scene I usually judge the food by the salsas alone, omg but everything was top tier. Side quest on the salsas: I got 5 salsas and each one was excellent - super blended and the balance of flavors would make Anthony Bourdain proud. *The Mild salsa is made with green tomatillos and honestly this was the first time I felt like I could actually taste the tomatillo bright and crisp flavor. *The Medium salsa still has a kick to it but its Smokey chipotle flavor is absolutely delicious! *The Avocado salsa was good but not my favorite big lime flavor to be expected. *the Habanero salsa was so delicious it's a slow rising heat but it's the spices that make it so magical. I love spicy and this the was perfect level of heat and FLAVOR! *The Cilantro Sauce was the star of the show, nothing fancy just evenly balanced and done right, it paired perfectly with the birria meat! In total I paid $17 for 2 tacos and a drink but I'd say this is straight Sonoran soul food! Worth every penny if you need some good home cooked meal that truly represent what I imagine well done Sonoran Mexican Food! Amazing experience will be back again with friends! Note: On Tuesdays they have a deal of 4 tacos for $9! I asked the drive thru girl what she would recommend to a new customer, she said their steak is super delicious and their bake potatoes are yummy as they have their own specialty sauce that they add to them. This is exciting news because I used to love eating at Wendy's but as we all know fast food is dead now... anyhow foodies, you have been warned!

I have never in my life been made to feel so stupid and embarrassed simply for asking a question…read more I came in genuinely trying to understand what "birria" was. I had always understood it to be a style of meat that was typically served with a sauce, and I had never had a reason to know more than that. Instead of simply explaining it to me, I was made to feel like I was an idiot for not knowing. The attitude I received was incredibly rude, condescending, and completely unnecessary. There is absolutely no reason a customer should be made to feel ashamed for asking a question about something on the menu. I ordered the monthly special, which had birria meat, white cheese, and was served between a toasted tortilla. Unfortunately, mine was completely burned. Every single bite tasted burnt. I politely asked if it could be remade, only to be told, "That's just how we make it." That excuse was especially frustrating because the table next to us had ordered the exact same thing. I had actually seen theirs, which is why I ordered it in the first place. Theirs was NOT burnt. So clearly, "that's just how we make it" was not an acceptable explanation. I eventually exchanged mine for a quesadilla, which was actually very good and, thankfully, not burned. Ironically, the table next to us also seemed to be having a completely different experience with the staff. They were laughing and joking with their waitress while we were treated like an inconvenience. Then there was my wife's "cheese crisp," which was arguably one of the most burned and disgusting $10 items I have ever been served. I've attached a picture because honestly, you have to see it to believe it. It looked like someone intentionally burned it and then sprinkled white cheese over the top to try to hide just how badly it had been burned. And once again, when we brought it up, we were essentially told, "That's how they make it." No. That is not how you make food. That is how you serve food that should never have left the kitchen. What makes this experience even more frustrating is that I had heard great things about this place. I was genuinely excited to come in and give it a try. Instead, I left feeling unwelcome, embarrassed for asking a simple question, and extremely disappointed with both the food and the service. If you want to go somewhere where you feel unwanted, where your questions are treated like an annoyance, where nobody bothers to smile, joke, or make you feel welcome, and where you may be served horribly burned food and told, "That's just how we make it," then this is apparently the place for you. As for me, I will never go back. What a shame that this was my first experience with a restaurant I had heard so many good things about. I expected much better, and frankly, I deserved much better as a paying customer.

Had a GREAT time here this morning. Breakfast Burrito and Spicy Chiltipin Mocha to die for. Service…read morewas excellent, food delicious, and atmosphere terrific. This is a good location but this spot has been having trouble getting staff so their hours were not very consistent. I believe they have sorted it out and are staying busy, thankfully. Their menu is creative, and healthy. They provide salsa/sauce bar, water, soup!!!! The artwork inside and out is colorful, poignant and beautiful. Kitchen is lively and visible if you dine inside. A happy environment to dine alone or with friends. Hope to see you here!

A must‑try spot in Tucson. You get this great blend of Sonoran flavors, Cuban food, and homestyle…read morecooked plates with big portions -- perfect if you're craving something authentic. The staff is super friendly, and they have tons of options, including lots of vegan and vegetarian dishes. We learned their sister restaurant is Tumerico, a vegan spot in the Sam Hughes neighborhood. They've got Mexican grab‑and‑go drinks from the fridge, agua frescas, and cafés. One of my favorite parts is that they offer a free soup for everyone -- you can serve yourself while you wait for your food. It's fast‑casual with generous plates that are easy to split or take home. There's also a great self‑serve salsa bar with amazing crema. We ordered the chicken ranchero plate and the Sonoran barbacoa plate. Both came with sides and tortillas, and everything tasted like a meal you'd get at your grandmother's house -- comforting, friendly, plenty of food, and full of love.