Mexican fare ranks second among Americans' favorite global cuisines, according to Chef's Pencil. Mexican flavors and ingredients have permeated all corners of American cuisine, infusing vibrant and varied tastes into Americans' daily diet. But while tacos and enchiladas may seem commonplace in America now, that wasn't always the case.
To be sure, Americans have been influenced by the flavors of our neighbor to the south for hundreds of years. But it wasn't until refugees from southern and central Mexico brought their culinary traditions north to the U.S. during the Mexican Revolution that dishes like tacos found their way into the mainstream. An increasingly global culture (and a growing number of Mexican fast-food mainstays and high-end restaurants) have cemented Mexican food's beloved role in U.S. cuisine. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best Mexican food in Tucson?
To find out, Stacker turned to Tripadvisor to compile a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Tucson. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Street -Taco and Beer Company
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (99 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 58 W Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701-1312
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Read more on Tripadvisor#29. The Quesadillas
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (50 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 2418 N Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712-2208
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Read more on Tripadvisor#28. Gentle Ben's Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (251 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 865 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719-5046
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Read more on Tripadvisor#27. Charro Steak & Del Rey
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (208 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 188 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85701-2026
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Read more on Tripadvisor#26. El Minuto Cafe
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (252 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 354 S Main Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701-2226
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Read more on Tripadvisor#25. La Indita
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (178 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 622 N 4th Ave Stone Ave/ University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85705-8449
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Read more on Tripadvisor#24. El Berraco
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (100 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2960 N 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719-2509
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Read more on Tripadvisor#23. Guadalajara Grill North
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (204 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7360 N Oracle Rd Menu needs to be added, Tucson, AZ 85704-6318
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Read more on Tripadvisor#22. Flight Grill at the Pima Air & Space Museum
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (208 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6000 E Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756-9403
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Read more on Tripadvisor#21. El Guero Canelo
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (258 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 5201 S 12th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706-2339
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Read more on Tripadvisor#20. Guadalajara Grill - Fiesta, Best Mexican Restaurant in Tucson
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (780 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 750 N Kolb Rd, Tucson, AZ 85710-1335
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Read more on Tripadvisor#19. Teresa's Mosaic Cafe
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (484 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2456 N Silver Mosaic Dr, Tucson, AZ 85745-1119
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Read more on Tripadvisor#18. Penca
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (295 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 50 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85701-1702
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Read more on Tripadvisor#17. El Sur Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (207 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 5602 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85711-5525
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Read more on Tripadvisor#16. La Olla Mexican Cafe
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (203 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8553 N Silverbell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743-9500
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Read more on Tripadvisor#15. Los Nopales
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (182 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 3051 S Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85713-5504
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Read more on Tripadvisor#14. Seis Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (223 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 130 S Avenida Del Convento Suite 130, Tucson, AZ 85745-3587
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Read more on Tripadvisor#13. Tucson Tamale Company
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (173 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 7286 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704-6334
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Read more on Tripadvisor#12. Tumerico
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (79 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2526 E 6th st, Tucson, AZ 85716
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Read more on Tripadvisor#11. The Little One
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (167 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 151 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701-1531
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Read more on Tripadvisor#10. El Charro Cafe - Ventana
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (561 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6910 E Sunrise Dr, Tucson, AZ 85750-0830
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Read more on Tripadvisor#9. Blanco Tacos + Tequila
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (538 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2905 E Skyline Dr #246, Tucson, AZ 85718-3087
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Read more on Tripadvisor#8. Poco & Mom's Cantina
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (338 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7000 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715-5325
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Read more on Tripadvisor#7. Mi Nidito Restaurant, Inc
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (598 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1813 S 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713-2904
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Read more on Tripadvisor#6. El Guero Canelo
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (381 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 2480 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705-4322
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Read more on Tripadvisor#5. Tucson Tamale Company
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (888 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 7159 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716-5303
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Read more on Tripadvisor#4. La Cocina
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (393 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 201 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701-1003
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Read more on Tripadvisor#3. Guadalajara Original Grill
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (652 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1220 E Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719-1835
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Read more on Tripadvisor#2. Eclectic Cafe
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (343 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7053 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715-5311
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Read more on Tripadvisor#1. Mariscos Chihuahua
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (228 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1009 N Grande Ave, Tucson, AZ 85745-2401
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