Ever been to a restaurant SO good you'd fight yo mama for the last bite? Well, join the club, because that's what you get at Raul's (the owner) Trocadero's Mexican Café. I usually get the Burrito de Asada (it's a Special). Amazing carne asada burro with refried beans and rice inside (added cilantro and onions) I've had their chicken Sonoran quesadilla which comes with guacamole. So good! Their Troca Tacos (2) with birria and obviously the carne asad tacos were just as good as the burro! I even tried the horchata, it was pretty good. I'd rather have more food for than treats, though. I learned about Trocadero's on TikTok 20 days ago (Aug 23, 2026) and I've been there 7 times already. Can't wait to go back! read more

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I had lunch here two days ago at 11:30 a.m. on a Tuesday in June. The place was virtually empty. There were some lunch specials on the menu for $13.95, but I decided to get the shrimp fajitas ($21.95). It's a bit pricy for such a casual place, but the food and service were both good. read more

I have tried Trocadero a few times, menudo had a little twang for me. It wasn't bad just different. Today I was a little under the weather and thought a nice bowl of tortilla soup. An older menu stated with vegetables... I received a clear broth wth light tomato flavor in a to go container and another styro container with tortilla chips diced avocado with some white Mexican cheese mixed in. The restaurant fried tortilla chips basically overpowered the broth with the oil used. As for the vegetables was that the avocado? Looking at the updated menu shows no vegetables anymore. $13 for a bowl of chips. Broth, a tablespoon of avocado and cheese? Unfortunately for me having an authentic Mexican restaurant close by will mean going in another direction. There's still other places that give you more bang for you buck. read more

This was a nice surprise. I was actually on my way to a different Mexican restaurant nearby but then saw this place I'd never heard of. So I opted to stop in here instead as it was just past 11am and I had been fasting earlier for a blood test. It was a Wednesday late morning (today) and I was the third table. The server was very helpful in letting me plug in my cell phone as it was low and I hate driving back to Sierra Vista with less than 40%. I got excellent service from everyone who came by. I ordered a lunch combo: a chicken taco dorado and chicken enchilada with rice and beans. The enchilada sauce here is outstanding! I licked the plate clean, it was so good. The Wednesday lunch special is chicken mole for $13.99 but I discovered that too late. I had water to drink which came with a slice of lemon. The ambiance is a bit on the dry side, with high ceiling tin ducts, but the place is spacious and there is probably room in the dining area for two more tables for four without getting crowded. The place offers breakfast items AND alcoholic drinks as well. No chips and salsa to snack on without paying, though. read more

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Another great brunch at Trocadero. I had the breakfast enchiladas with salsa roja. Very good! read more

Trocadero Cafe - Breakfast Enchiladas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Wait staff just so, so. Had to wave our waitress over to take our order, ask for water, etc. My friend had Huevos Rancheros. She said it was the strangest dish she had ever had. Not horrid, just odd. I had the Sampler plate. It was disappointing. Consisted of half a quesadilla, and 6 half size taquitos, sour cream and guacamole. Good grief. Not much of a sample, I should have read the menu closer. Not likely to return. read more

Trocadero Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Visited this spot a couple weeks back. Thought the food was pretty good. I remember this used to be a Chipotle, and they haven't done much renovations yet. They are fairly new, so perhaps that's still coming. They have many specials. Overheard about a special they have where if you shop at Trader Joe's (next door) and show your receipt you get a discount. read more

Trocadero Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Picked up a takeout order of potato tacos and chicken taco, and some enchiladas. All were delicious and staff were very helpful. Will be going back again! read more

Every single dish we've tried here is delicious. Excellent service both when dining in or taking out. Authentic and homey read more

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This is your basic breakfast place. Our food was mediocre and the coffee was weak. Service was good and the ambiance was quiet ( we were the only ones there at first). 3.4 stars. read more

Trocadero Cafe - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The food is good if you ever get it. We were there as a big party (15), but that's how we travel pretty much everywhere The food took almost 2 hours to come out When it started coming out some people had their food long enough to finish before others got theirs. We stayed because we were talking with family from out of town. We went on a separate occasion as a small group (4) The food also took a long time - came in pieces. The kicker, the guy in front of me-seemed like the owner- was talking to us "upselling" little did we know "Try this"watch I'll bring some" Then boom, it was on the bill. We didn't dispute it- could have been a misunderstanding but it felt similar to betrayal, or misleading. read more

What a find! This charming family owned restaurant has amazing food! I love the hip and trendy vibes of the restaurant. The food was excellent and had a lovely presentation. I went for breakfast and the service was excellent. My coffee was topped off often and the server stopped by often to check in on how the food was. I would highly recommend this restaurant for its tasty Mexican and American style dishes. read more

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It's a locally owned cafe beside Trader Joe's, and was larger inside than expected, with a simple decor. The staff were all very friendly. We had an early lunch. I thought the food needed more flavor for the tacos and sopas, but it was okay. read more

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I happened by here this morning on my way to their neighboring business, Trader Joes. As I was about to enter T-Joe's, I saw Trocadero's "breakfast deal of cafe's day" signage out front. Although it was approaching 11 am, I had forgotten to eat anything today and it beaconed me in. Friday's breakfast special is a classic from Americana (a pancake, two eggs, two strips of bacon, and a side of potatoes, and toast--although personally, I opted for refried beans and tortillas instead. I ended up being a very good choice...and I was very pleased to have done so. Everything was really good. The pancake was fluffy and filling, the eggs tasted fresh and paired well with the tortillas and bacon. I created mini-breakfast burritos with my plate of ingredients and enjoyed each bite. A hot-sauce was brought to the table with the plates of food and added to the really tasty concoction I had created. My waitress was fabulous. That word, "fabulous", is so over-used now-a-days that it almost means nothing... but in this case, she really was exceptional. So exceptional that I think she truly earned the adjective, "fabulous". As I entered the diner, she welcomed me with a warm smile and gestured for me to sit where I would like. During my stay, she checked on me often and gave off the vibe of being sincerely hopeful that I would enjoy me stay. This is kinda goofy, but I kinda liked how she refilled my iced tea. After making a non-verbal gesture from across the dining room to see if I would like a re-fill (it involves eyebrows being raised with a quizzical look on her face while miming a "pouring a drink" with one's hands. That is the unspoken language of a seasoned server who pays attention to what's going on around them and uses all they have to communicate. We also engaged in a bit of friendly chit-chat where I learned a bit about the history of the restaurant (its origins started in the 1950's at a place in Nogales, Az before moving up north to the, "Dirty T"), and she shared a little about her personal journey in life. A few minutes later, Raul, the owner came over and graced me with his warmth and caring ways and we discussed the prospects of the Diamondbacks in a, 'Do or Die/ Must win" game that is on tonight. . I really enjoyed discovering this place and will return to try their other specials. One last comment... the place is set up with a very open floor plan, so you can see the chefs cooking. During the time that I was there, I enjoyed watching them create the dishes and interact with each other. It is my impression that the, "back of the house" folks seem to really enjoy what they are doing, that they also enjoy working together, and that they know how to cook up some tasty vittles. I like that vibe and think it bodes well for any organization that wants to be successful. read more

Full service Mexican restaurant next to Trader Joe's on Grant! Lots of parking. English and Spanish speaking. Wide selection of Mexican food and weekday specials under $11 dollars. Authentic Mexican drinks and soon will serve alcohol too. read more

Trocadero Cafe - Friendly good service! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This location used to be the Chipotle and could use some plants or art on the wall to make it more of its own. Maybe partner with local artist and rotate the art work? This restaurant has potential and is a in convenient location. The service was a bit slow and the food was decent. The red menudo was really good. The omelette was good as well as the chilaquiles. The breakfast burro was not that good (fell apart; perhaps better/fresher tortillas?). Kids pancakes were well received. We will try again for lunch. read more

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This is definitely a hidden gem here in Tucson. The place was clean, and the service was wonderful. The real star of the show is the food. You can tell they make it to order. I had the queso birria tacos and my husband had an enchilada with green sauce and a beef taquito with rice and beans. He ate it so quickly. It was all so good. I forgot to mention the chips and salsa. The chips had no salt on them, but luckily, the salsa was spiced to perfection. It was a perfect meal. Thank you! read more

Trocadero Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

First time here. Super impressed by the place. Awesome food and really amazing drinks. And great service. I hope they stick around.

Why aren't you having breakfast here! Sat morning 10 am is a crazy time to go out for breakfast everything is so busy. They're never seems to be await here which is crazy because The food is wonderful the service friendly and polite. Good music in the background too. And it's right next to trader Joe's which are going to anyway. Why wouldn't you be here? read more

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Best Margaritas in Tucson! Also the best fried tacos. So nostalgic as I grew up going to their restaurant in Nogales Sonora Mexico. So glad that they came to Tucson and I get to taste the food that I remember growing up with as one of my favorites! Everything they serve is delicious. read more

Trocadero Cafe - Margarita and Taco Dorados plate. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

A small family run cafe..it is very clean, and nice! And the food is delicious! I had a quesobirria and it was soo tasty. The salsa and chips were really good too, the salsa was different from the usual salsa in Mexican restaurants, and was very good, I liked it being a bit different. Give them a try sometime! read more

My husband and I wanted to try a new Mexican restaurant, and I'd heard good things about Trocadero. We went on a Sunday and found several large tables 8+ already there. When seated our drink orders were taken and delivered, but we had to ask for food menus. The server said they were very busy, so the food could take a while. I wish there were complimentary chips and salsa, because it took a while to have our food order taken. The food actually came out for us pretty quickly, but one table of more than a dozen folks got their food piecemeal - a couple of plates now, a couple more plates a few minutes later, and so on. We both ordered birria tacos, but the tacos did not seems like birria. The food seemed high quality and tasted good. The tortillas failed before the first bite. Upon paying I our bill read that we ordered carnitas; I wouldn't have thought that what we were served was carnitas, either - just shredded beef. If I were in the neighborhood again I would eat there, but would not drive across town like we did to eat there again. read more

Found our new breakfast spot everything was fresh delicious and perfect. Chilies on point Machuca totally worth it coffee fresh service friendly run don't walk most excellent. read more

Ordered enchiladas to go. As I waited for my order I heard a microwave being used in the kitchen, looked up and saw rice being scooped from a plastic storage container, then it was on to the microwave! Beef enchilada was inedible. Cheese wasn't much better. Waste of money, waste of food, never going back. read more

Food, when we finally got it was cold. Very expensive for the type of food we ordered. My aunt ordered a quesadilla. It was the last plate brought. The waiter brought waters never asked if we wanted a refill. I asked for lemon 3x finally brought at the end. All waiter refilled promptly were the paying drinks. You get charged $3.00 for iced tea refills! Server seemed overwhelmed, like it was his first day. Owner was there, never assisted the waiter. We were there at least 2 hours by the time we got our food. Very disorganized in their process. Very disappointed and embarrassed with our out of town guests. Very overpriced for the service and the quality, quantity & appearance of the food. chicken mole was ordered and the chicken was undercooked, toast was warm not toasted, Very understaffed for a busy Sunday morning. The owner only sees dollar signs $$. We will NOT go back!! I am unable to give any stats, since review won't be accepted I will give it one star! * read more

Food is great here. Tried one of lunch specials, Carnitas. It was plenty of food! Will be back to try early bird specials next time! read more

Trocadero Cafe - Lunch specials - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Solid joint! We both enjoyed our food. Huevos Rancheros was good. The sauce on that is not a blended sauce but that's not a complaint. It's just a different style. I managed to order the first margarita ever as they just got their liquor license. The staff are super kind and friendly and attentive. Will come again! read more

Thank you again ! For the delicious food , great service & and beautiful environment I love the music I just feel at home , relaxed, calm and positive energy, everyone around me is enjoy their food and conversations see you soon read more

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Got my food wrong, Decent service but expected way better since it had a 4.7 star review. Very disappointed in the order cause i haven't eaten any meat in years and now i feel awful! read more

Trocadero Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Food is to die for and the service is impeccable. There is so much love put into this new restaurant. Can't wait to go back. read more

Trocadero Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Food was super yummy! We stopped in at Trader Joe's next door & walked in on a whim. So glad we did! A hidden gem. They mentioned they were preparing for their grand opening as they've only been operating a month. We'll definitely be back. read more

Trocadero Cafe - Enchiladas Poblanas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Ordered a burrito and chimichangas from the lunch menu. Burrito had good flavor however had to much animal fat in it and had to spit them out. The burrito was an average size and not as large as expected. The chimichangas were small in size . They should have served us 3 pieces to make up for the small sizes. For what the bill amounted, we did not get our money's worth. Rice, beans, and chips were also served in small portions. We will not be coming back to this store. The female cook did not look very friendly and had a frown on her face while the rest of the employees were receptive. read more

Found this gem recently for lunch and it is now one of my favorite restaurants in Tucson. Everything from the service to the food to the presentation was excellent. I really wish I had taken a picture of the food - I was so impressed by the presentation and then the fact that the food tasted amazing was just perfect. Plus being vegetarian and having a preference for spicy foods, they were so accommodating to both requests and went out of their way to ensure it was perfect for us. We ordered the guacamole, sopes and enchiladas and loved all of it! Highly recommend this place! read more

We've eaten here plenty of times before and really enjoyed it, not so much this time. The service was very slow, even though we were the only ones there. She didn't seem to be in a big hurry to take our order. Our server didn't bring the chips and salsa until right before she brought our food and the chips were not very fresh. More like how they are after sitting out all night. Our food was not much better. We ordered the lunch special, one taco, one enchilada with rice and beans. The rice was cold, the beans lukewarm. The cheese inside the enchilada was not melted, more in the lines of coagulated. The whole beans, which are usually my favorite there, had little flavor and didn't seem fresh. The regular chef was not there and the woman who was, I saw her put the beans in the microwave just prior to the food coming out. We were very disappointed this trip. read more

Food, views!!! Service! Ambiance! A must when in the area. I highly recommend it. Especially on a date!

Best service......best chilli rellenos we have ever eaten and anxious for them to get a beer lisence. It might be a little sparse in decorations but the food and the service makes up for everything.... Good luck! We will be back for sure read more

Uses fresh ingredients, meat is very tender, the guacamole is superb. Brought our picky eater toddler and he loved it. Family owned and very friendly! read more

Great staff and the traditional chilaquiles were flavorful and well done! I substituted my breakfast potatoes for rice and refried beans. Highly recommend for breakfast. Reasonably priced too. read more

Here in Tucson, solidly good Mexican restaurants are not hard to come by. Harder to find is a Mexican restaurant with distinctive specialties beautifully prepared. Standard items on Trocadero's menu are very good, but I would direct your attention to the Chef's Specials. If you have never before eaten sopes, now is your chance! They are savory and toothsome. The accompanying salsas are fresh, light, and flavorful--almost brothy. Eggs are perfectly cooked to order. The atmosphere is clean and bright, but even more important to us is the attentive, friendly, prompt, and accurate service. Trocadero has two new superfans. We'll be back soon! read more

The food is too expensive for what it is, $15.99 for two tacos and $16.99 for a burrito that was 80% rice. The service was poor; I requested a straw but never received it and had to ask twice for lemons. On a positive note, the ambiance was pleasant. read more