I randomly found this while searching online for local restaurants in Tucson. Upon finding it, I…read morewas so excited to try it out and immediately made reservations a couple weeks out. Once my husband and I arrived, at 7 o'clock on a Friday a couple weeks ago, we were sat immediately. I ordered a Horchata, I found their take on it, refreshing and unique. The pistachio coconut rim was so different, but good! I ordered the chef board appetizer ,which comes out looking like a work of art. I believe there were four different cheeses/spreads, and multiple arrays of fruits and sides. I loved it! My husband liked his pork belly appetizer too. Our meals were both phenomenal, with my husband, choosing the salmon dish and I had the chicken piccata dish. Fries taste fresh and had the perfect crisp tothem., well, though I didn't expect the olives with my entree, they really helped him make the dish! Even the leftover was amazing. My only complaint from this visit was the $14 curry I ordered which was severely lacking. I love curry and order it often at different places. This one could've used more flavor, and I really wish it would've had more than just potatoes in it. I definitely took it home to work on it. This place is pretty pricey , and boosts are very small menu, but they did have some nightly specials to also order from. It's extremely small with only six tables maybe, but there is a covered and enclosed patio as well!

Phenomenal! This place is so so special I almost don't want to say too much in my review to keep…read morethe element of surprise! But what I will share is this was the BEST place to spend our 10th wedding anniversary for a truly delightful dinner! We had the most charming and wonderful server. They all seem fantastic but we adored our lovely server! She was so helpful with any questions asked. So go knowing you will have incredible service! The food is Delicious! The sweet look and feeling of this place...instant love of this restaurant. It is important to make a reservation, so they can give you the time to enjoy everything Casa Madre offers! What a masterpiece of a restaurant!

Started by being welcomed and sat in a manner that felt like I was almost expected. Denae was…read moreincredible! She was quick to the table, introduced herself, and offered a beer sample and great recommendations for food right off the bat. The menu is ideal with selections while staying manageable to ensure quality. Ordered the Enchiladas with carnitas. The food came out fast and the presentation was excellent. Everything was delicious and seasoned perfectly. If you're in downtown Tucson, this is a great spot for dinner and a drink.

We needed a little snack after having some beers and really wanted something cheesy. I searched…read morenearby restaurants for quesadillas since Tucson is known for them, and Chela's had the highest rating. The restaurant is large with great Mexican decor. We sat at the bar and received great service from the bartender. We ordered queso fresco and a crispy tortilla topped with cheese and birria. Both were very cheesy and delicious.

Had the BEST experience here on Friday night! First off, our server Gabby is a gem and was beyond…read moreexceptional, knowledgeable about the menu and cheerful! Loved the vibe and views too! It was our first time...and how have we gone so long not trying this amazing restaurant?!? The food is spectacular...EVERYTHING was magical. They make a great prickly pear margarita but the muddled strawberry Caipirinha was my favorite. Wow! We enjoyed the steak empanadas and bacon wrapped chorizo stuffed dates for our appetizers. Get those dates! I admit I was skeptical but so glad I tried them! Had never had paella before but the Mar y Tierra was HUGE and just DIVINE! We got 4 portions out of it! The Crème brûlée was a beautiful conclusion to a fantastic experience Highly Recommended...you won't be disappointed. So glad we got out of our box and tried something new. Can't wait to come back!

This review is loooong overdue but it's about time I wrote it! Contigo Latin Kitchen is the perfect…read morespot for a celebration or an upscale, delicious dinner. The food was amazing and the service was top-tier. Our waiter was friendly, funny, and great. We had the best dinner here during our trip to Tucson. First off, the whole menu sounds incredible but you just can't go wrong. We picked the following tapas: LAS FAVORITAS (Dates stuffed with Spanish chorizo, wrapped in smoked pork) PULPO FERIA (Octopus, fingerlings, chili oil, parsley, chimichurri and greens) TOREADOS (Seared shishito peppers, lemon, herbs, chicharrón) ALCACHOFAS (Grilled artichokes, goat cheese, orange zest, and mint) And for the paella: MARISCOS Grilled squid, prawns, mussels, clams, and saffron For dessert, we got the tres leches. The cake was so soft and drenched in delicious cream. I'm really not kidding when I say everything we got was delightful. I can't pick a favorite, get them all! I will say though that the paella was a star of the night and was filled with so much saffron and seafood so don't miss out on it!

What a delight! Had their version of an Old Fashioned and it was simply delicious. They make their…read moreown infused "simple syrup". What a treat. They serve banana chips and a "puffed" corn to start. The sauce or salsa that was served with it was a dream! I wanted a jar of that. Had ceviche. Wow. We ordered it medium spicy and just special. I had the sea bass with scallops on quinoa. The flavors were fabulous. Thought the sea bass was a little tough. I had not seen a thin cut like that before. However in all...I enjoyed the dish. Looking forward to another visit!

We took my MIL here for her birthday, and it was fantastic! It's super easy to book a reservation…read morethrough OpenTable, and the service was fantastic! The food came out relatively quickly and tasted delicious. It's definitely a "special occasion" type of restaurant, but it's so worth it!

I had dinner here yesterday with two friends. We shared a Ropa Vieja entree with rice and beans and…read morea Fiesta Plate for two, which included a tamale, two pastelitos, two pupusas and plantains. We also split two desserts, flan and Salvadoran quesadilla (a type of cheesecake, not to be confused with Mexican quesadilla). Everything was good, especially the sweet plantains. The food is mostly not spicy. The restaurant is in a small strip-mall space. Service was good and friendly. We ate early and it was not crowded.

The Revuelta, birria and beans and cheese papusas are that savory home cooking comfort food you…read morecrave. Moving to a new smaller city I wasn't sure what to expect. Selena's delivered!! The tostones are light and fried just right. Not oily. The beef pastelitos are so good I had to share. The curtido is fresh and the perfect flavor balance with the Mexican oregano coming in at the end. Absolutely delicious meal.

Coming into Tesora, my son and I were admittedly a little nervous because we had saw the Yelp…read moreratings averaging out to 3.7. Reading through one of the three-point reviews, we decided to take a shot anyway since it was only marked down two points for some issues with the server. So in we go. We are in a Friday around 1:00 PM. Just after the lunch rush expect expecting there to be pretty far tables. More people receded than I expected in a large room had a private party going on as well. The place is actually quite beautiful with wonderful color schemes aren't very comfortable chairs and tables sit around. The hostess, who I believe her name was Angelina was incredibly polite, energetic and helpful. Got a seated got us water got us chips and salsa while our server Jackie was finishing up her tables in the private party to come out to us. Jackie was quick, efficient, friendly, and checked on us as often as we needed to, which wasn't much From a food perspective, we got the lunch specials for Gorditas and I tried the combo with a corn, tamale chicken enchilada, and Carne Asada taco. The presentations were simply stunning, but more than that they were functional. All of the flavors mixed in created some exceptional dishes. I have honestly never had a corn tamale as good as that one and I've lived here most of my life. The chicken enchilada was so incredibly well seasoned with just enough cheese on top to add a little extra punch along with the Crema, and all the other flavors. Tortilla bread was perfectly balanced with the meat, tasting so good you didn't eat any of the toppings. But the toppings turned it into one heck of an adventure of flavor. Yes I know. I'm waxing a little philosophically here, but the food really did impress the hell out of us. Service was great, food was great, presentation was great, environment is great we recommend coming here and we will be back. Price wise for an upscale Mexican restaurant this one's right in line around $16-$20 a plate foremost dishes. Of course you can spend more, of course you can spend less. I would have added a picture of the food, but at this point, all we have is empty plates and I didn't think that would do any of you any good.

I dropped in here yesterday for an early dinner by myself. I ordered the Pineapple Adobada Burrito…read more($18). It came with a bunch of sides: rice, refried beans, green salsa, guacamole, a grilled jalapeno and slaw, plus complimentary corn chips and red salsa. The beans and rice were perfunctory, but with the addition of salsa and bits of jalapeno they were OK. The burrito itself was large and had plenty of pork, though I didn't care for the marinade. The two salsas were good. All in all, it was just OK. The ambiance is nice and service was fine.

Arizona has an under-seasoning epidemic but Vecina has comfortably beaten the allegations. Flavors…read morewere all on point and as expected from the components on the menu, which doesn't happen often in Phoenix. The Papas Verde had an addicting tang from the tomatillo salsa but were brilliantly balanced out by the chorizo and asadero cheese. The shaved brussel salad could have used a little more date and chile to balance out the vinegar but I was pleased either way. The elote was probably the only thing that fell short execution-wise as I didn't get much of the chorizo flavor, but the cook on the corn itself was perfect. The Gambas al Ajillo are absolutely a must-get. Juicy, sweet shrimp with an unexpected kick from the butter sauce and unsurprisingly great bread from Noble. The Tlayuda was a little heavy on the lettuce, but the smoked pork and bean puree combo were so flavorful that it helped balance out the richness with texture and freshness. I also loved the crispy contrast from the fried tortilla. We ended with the Concha and Mango Sticky Rice ice cream which sounded pretty simple but was quite impressive in its own right. The ice cream was a touch too frozen, but it ended up working out well with the crunchy cornflake coating and lightly warmed, pillowy concha to make a really satisfying ending to our meal. Service was excellent and the patio was well-lit and had heaters ready for colder weather. Vecina is on the pricier side for sure, but you will not be disappointed.

As my friend said, the white bean puree here is a non-negotiable. It was my FAVORITE menu item…read more Only complaint was...give me another flour tortilla - ha. We ordered a bottle of wine and went to town on: White Bean Puree * Crispy Short Rib | Herb Salad | Flour Tortilla: Karaage * Aji Amarillo | Citrus Gastrique | Togarashi | Lime Elote * Chorizo Butter | Lime Creme Fraiche | Toasted Chiles Romaine * Buttermilk Dressing | Mexican Sriracha | Parmesan | Noble Bread Breadcrumbs Gambas al Ajillo * Wild Shrimp Co. Mexican Shrimp | Paprika Garlic Butter | Serrano Cruda | Garlic Noble Bread - this was the only dish that was not my favorite. SUPER flavorful but I wanted a more.. 'traditional' tapas Gambas al Ajillo flavor aka less paprika please. Saudero tacos (a brisket confit suadero tacos with a chile jam, aguacate, serrano cruda, toasted sesame, fresnos and micro cilantro) We sat on the patio for a wonderful AZ spring evening. The service was great. I also enjoyed their extensive tequila and mezcal menu. The only downside is the parking -- it's pretty small and shared with Lou Malnati's next door!