The 7 BEST Mexican Places in Tucson!

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  • Tucson is a Mexican food paradise! You really can't go wrong at any of these 7 places that I ate at. It really is the best Mexican food in all of the United States. Enjoy the food tour!
    00:00 - Open
    00:30 - Mi Nidito
    02:08 - Tacos Apson
    04:45 - El Guerro Canelo
    06:23 - Rollies
    08:43 - Pico de Gallo
    12:09 - El Charro
    13:51 - El Nene
    15:11 - Closing
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  • @LilCasher555Official
    @LilCasher555Official Рік тому +31

    Hands down Tucson has the best Mexican food in the whole country

    • @DrewAddis
      @DrewAddis  Рік тому +5

      No doubt about it!

    • @betsyross1621
      @betsyross1621 7 місяців тому +2

      Agree

    • @user-fe9gg1kk7l
      @user-fe9gg1kk7l Місяць тому +1

      I just moved back from Texas an those Texans don’t have any idea Tucson literally has the best!!!

    • @user-fe9gg1kk7l
      @user-fe9gg1kk7l Місяць тому

      Guero is ass!! The bun is ass, to much bun. Over priced. Rosa’s Mexican food has the best flat enchiladas.. can’t argue with a Tucson native

    • @tintan197
      @tintan197 Місяць тому +1

      I’m Mexican I don’t eat “Mexican food” in Tucson

  • @foxblimp
    @foxblimp Рік тому +10

    Great video, hard to quibble with that list of 7. I am a long time Tucson resident. Apson and Taqueria Pico de Gallo are my favorites. There are dozens of other places that are very close. Karamelo King, Aqui Con El Nene, BK , El Merendero. Hot dog cart on Alvernon called Sinaloasense. I think Tucson has so many great places that I will never be able to try them all. Especially south side. Glad you like the food here in Tucson!

    • @DrewAddis
      @DrewAddis  Рік тому +3

      I will definitely be back!

  • @aaron69av
    @aaron69av Рік тому +6

    Miss Tucson. Grew up there and ate a lotta great Mexican food

  • @LastOneOut
    @LastOneOut 2 роки тому +18

    Thanks for the great reviews. Rosa's on Ft. Lowell is pretty good too.
    Just a suggestion, Spanish words like costillas and quesadillas that have double L's should be pronounced co-stee-yas and
    kay-sah-dee-yas.

  • @betonarchese
    @betonarchese Рік тому +8

    Although your Spanish needs work, you picked some of the best places. Try the Carne Seca at El Charro next time.

    • @DrewAddis
      @DrewAddis  Рік тому +2

      Hahaha yes. I'll make a note

  • @martinamartinez6594
    @martinamartinez6594 Рік тому +6

    I recommend two other restaurants. Jalisco and Karachimaca. And for Sonoran hot dogs some of these street vendors are pretty delicious!

  • @marilynshipman8376
    @marilynshipman8376 Місяць тому

    Had the barbacoa torta at Taqueria Pico de Gallo - was outstanding! Also tried the fish tacos and they were fine, but, I would not get them again.

  • @johnwick4243
    @johnwick4243 Рік тому +4

    Out of all the Mexican food I’ve eaten in the US Arizona has THEE best representation of the Mexican cuisine hands down. Tex-Mex Texas doesn’t even come close.

    • @DrewAddis
      @DrewAddis  Рік тому +2

      Facts

    • @miriamfontes3393
      @miriamfontes3393 5 місяців тому +1

      Yayyyy!!! Queso fresco on your tacos will always top cheddar cheese, alwayyys. Tucson resident here, I run away from any tex mex anything.

  • @RCSVirginia
    @RCSVirginia 2 роки тому +10

    Next time you hit Aqui Con El Nene at 4415 Flowing Wells Road, try the Carne Asada Papancha. it is one of my favourite things to order and one of their specialties. For Mexican Street Tacos, one of the best places to get them is Calle Tepa at 6151 East Broadway Boulevard. The tacos there are packed full and packed with flavour. For a sit-down dinner, one cannot go wrong with The Guadalajara Grill at 1220 East Prince Road. I have taken friends from out-of-town there, and they loved it.

    • @DrewAddis
      @DrewAddis  2 роки тому +2

      Awesome advice! I'll have to try it

  • @Jacqueline-wk9ww
    @Jacqueline-wk9ww 2 роки тому +5

    So glad you went to Pico and highlighted their craft tortillas! So so delicious! They just started making legit churros too!

  • @puebloking8280
    @puebloking8280 Рік тому +2

    Caramelo king, taqueria juanitos, taqueria rapidos, porfis, taniass 33 are all mexican good classics worth trying.

  • @leilareggie1826
    @leilareggie1826 11 місяців тому +3

    UNESCO Designation of City of Gastronomy for Tucson is well earned. We have had agriculture practiced here since the Middle ages, perhaps longer. Just had the very best Saturday late morning brunch at the traditional hipster Mexico City higher end border to border cuisine with world class green, red or mole sauces on tamales, tacos or enchiladas. Like Charro's, just a few blocks away, in price and a fresher more modern environment with live evening. music at La Chingada Mexican Cuisine. Incredible!

    • @saucytony4609
      @saucytony4609 11 місяців тому

      El charro is strait nasty theres no mexicans eating there ever they pre cook all there tacos early in the morning aka sand bag there carne asada isnt grilled they havnt been good since my grandma days lmao!!😂 they strait sold out owner is a gambling degenerate

  • @johnnykaercher5358
    @johnnykaercher5358 Рік тому +2

    OMG... YES... I moved from Tucson in 2016. I will never never go back... but I LOVED MiNiDito and knew all who were there and they knew my family. Thanks for your review!

  • @sarurita4928
    @sarurita4928 5 місяців тому

    the food looks so good. thanks for sharing

  • @johncoley8826
    @johncoley8826 2 роки тому +3

    been looking for best mexican foods here in Tucson, glad I came across your video

    • @DrewAddis
      @DrewAddis  2 роки тому

      Glad you found it! Enjoy it all man!

  • @desertqueenaz7895
    @desertqueenaz7895 Рік тому +4

    New subber 🦋 I never been to Tucson I live in Phoenix Arizona 💜 but have to check it out

    • @nickluera3145
      @nickluera3145 Рік тому +2

      Phx has nothing on Tucson Mexican food lmao.

  • @katzsparkly8324
    @katzsparkly8324 2 роки тому +3

    I’ve been here 6 years and all my hometown friends ALWAYS Say Mi Niditio is the very best by far!

    • @DrewAddis
      @DrewAddis  2 роки тому +1

      It's pretty damn good!

  • @Outlawes
    @Outlawes 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video man! Sticking around for the next one! That food looks 😍😍😍

    • @DrewAddis
      @DrewAddis  2 роки тому +1

      Appreciate it! It’s really the best of the best!

  • @bigsprinter
    @bigsprinter Рік тому +5

    You hit some classics well done. While el guero is the OG there are some really good alternatives like el sinaloense!

    • @DrewAddis
      @DrewAddis  Рік тому +1

      Gotta go back for more

    • @saucytony4609
      @saucytony4609 11 місяців тому

      Screw canelo that place is strait booty dnt support that dog prices way to high and doesnt even pay his employees min wage smh

    • @KendrickAndKingPushBodyAubrey
      @KendrickAndKingPushBodyAubrey 9 місяців тому

      BK’s is best.

  • @markchapman3193
    @markchapman3193 Місяць тому

    An Awesome shout out to our Primo (cousin in Spanish) Mateo Otero, owner operator of Rollie's.

  • @jeffreysalomone6354
    @jeffreysalomone6354 Рік тому +1

    Terrific video. I also live in Phx (Tempe), but have only been to 2 of those places. Need to try the other 5

    • @DrewAddis
      @DrewAddis  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! You definitely have to

  • @shirleymorales3161
    @shirleymorales3161 2 роки тому +4

    Oh no you didn't get your chimichanga enchilada style ! You'll have to come back and visit us ! Hot dog buns are homemade just for the Sonoran dog .

  • @johnleesky
    @johnleesky 2 роки тому +9

    I'm glad you include my favorite, Nene. That chili taco is ridiculous. If you're around again and want something quick and good, Paco's has a drive through and is pretty damn good. Right next to it is Quesadillas- they have an incredible rib eye taco. I'm from Santa Barbrara, a super wealthy town. The food in Tucson is so much better.

    • @88pjtink
      @88pjtink 2 роки тому

      Paco's is solid/decent. But I absolutely hated Quesadillas. They use mozzarella for quesadillas, don't make their own salsas, and there's just no mexican food at all to be found there. :(

    • @DrewAddis
      @DrewAddis  2 роки тому +1

      Great to know!

    • @jdizzforyou
      @jdizzforyou Рік тому

      Quesadillas has been hit or miss over the last couple years, mostly good though. Pacos is just ok. My fav is Karamelo king for tacos.

    • @saucytony4609
      @saucytony4609 11 місяців тому +1

      Pacos is on the eastside of tucson enough said if theres no mexicans eating there dnt go trust me there the taco bell of tucson lol

    • @betsyross1621
      @betsyross1621 7 місяців тому

      Rib eye taco!

  • @laurabryfogle7516
    @laurabryfogle7516 2 роки тому +5

    Oh awesome! Mi Nidito. My favorite!! Wonderful staff, amazing food!!🙌👏💫💫💫💫💫💫💜💜💜💜💜💜
    Personally the Sonoran Hotdogs at 36thvand Park is much better than El Guerrero to me!!

    • @patriciaromo7772
      @patriciaromo7772 2 роки тому +1

      I agree 😋😊

    • @laurabryfogle7516
      @laurabryfogle7516 2 роки тому +2

      @@patriciaromo7772 😘🙌✨🌺 yes, that's some amazing food & staff at both places!!🙏

  • @bradleykluga3925
    @bradleykluga3925 Рік тому +2

    Tacos in south Tucson it doesn't get any better than that man tacos in the Hood🤟

  • @bellagarcia6835
    @bellagarcia6835 2 роки тому +2

    All the places are delish. I’m from Tucson welcome to someone
    The best restaurants:)

  • @janastormont2278
    @janastormont2278 2 роки тому +2

    We love La Indita

  • @kreateflows9796
    @kreateflows9796 Рік тому +1

    you gotta get the footlong sanoran dogs with the red buns at american eat co

  • @drummermomcjs
    @drummermomcjs 2 роки тому +2

    You should try Cora's Cafe on Park for some really great Mexican food and exceptional customer service in a friendly neighborhood atmosphere.

  • @joepontiac5533
    @joepontiac5533 Рік тому +1

    You should have tried the Bacon wrapped burritos from what a burro. They are amazing

    • @DrewAddis
      @DrewAddis  Рік тому +1

      Go watch my most recent Tucson food video hahaha!

    • @KendrickAndKingPushBodyAubrey
      @KendrickAndKingPushBodyAubrey 9 місяців тому

      They’re delicious but they aint called that no more. Copyright infringement is expensive. 😂

  • @scottconnuck3406
    @scottconnuck3406 11 місяців тому +1

    Love your Spanish, hehe!

  • @RVBadlands2015
    @RVBadlands2015 2 роки тому

    What was the first restaurant’s name. I love authentic Mexican food. I live near Kingman, try La Placios great Mexican food.

    • @duckslayr
      @duckslayr 2 роки тому

      first was Mi Nidito it's on south 4th at the corner of 29th

  • @dannoringer
    @dannoringer Рік тому

    NIce Job on this video. You should definitely do foodie videos. Good luck !!

  • @user-hj1bm8ql8b
    @user-hj1bm8ql8b 6 місяців тому +1

    How much is the cost per plate.

  • @jeffcarrier7435
    @jeffcarrier7435 Рік тому +4

    Aqui Con El Nene has better Sonoran Dogs than El Guero (weddo) IMHO.
    You hit the highlights.

  • @neo4308
    @neo4308 11 місяців тому +1

    Next time try La Yoca and Tacos Porfis 🙏

  • @mlenorris
    @mlenorris 2 роки тому

    that’s a lot of food

  • @yourdrinkingbuddy
    @yourdrinkingbuddy Рік тому +2

    You missed the best one. Next time you have to try Nana's Kitchen. It is my favorite and I have tried almost everywhere in town. Glad you hit up El Nene though. Hidden gem.

    • @DrewAddis
      @DrewAddis  Рік тому +2

      I've heard about it. I'll put it on my next up list

  • @jdizzforyou
    @jdizzforyou Рік тому +3

    Ugh el guerro… I live here and won’t eat there! Everyone swears by it but I know their secret.
    They cook the dogs on a wood/cardboard grill. That processed cardboard really adds that extra flavor! I’ve seen it while waiting in the drive thru at 2 different locations.
    Gross.
    El Sinaloense Hot Dog Cart is my go to 🤤🤤

    • @KendrickAndKingPushBodyAubrey
      @KendrickAndKingPushBodyAubrey 9 місяців тому

      I have lived here my entire life and I have never heard of El Guerro. Where is this?

    • @jdizzforyou
      @jdizzforyou 9 місяців тому +2

      @@KendrickAndKingPushBodyAubrey El Güero Canelo Restaurant, my bad you probably know it now. There's 2 or 3 locations, I just really don't like them enough to not care about messing up their name after seeing them stoking the grill with cardboard.

    • @bigsprinter
      @bigsprinter 8 місяців тому +1

      El guero is just cashing in anymore... quality and value just isn't there relative to competitors

    • @jdizzforyou
      @jdizzforyou 8 місяців тому +1

      @@bigsprinter exactly. My consistent fav is El Sinaloense Hot Dog Cart by Pima & Alvernon

    • @miriamfontes3393
      @miriamfontes3393 5 місяців тому

      Haters!!! He brought the Sonoran hot dog to Tucson, quit hating.

  • @PerpetualWalkerJoe
    @PerpetualWalkerJoe Рік тому

    I would like to know the cost total at each of your seven. Thank you.

    • @JesusLopez-zl4ry
      @JesusLopez-zl4ry 6 місяців тому +1

      Around $20

    • @PerpetualWalkerJoe
      @PerpetualWalkerJoe 5 місяців тому

      @@JesusLopez-zl4ry ty for ur response Sir! Worth the wait! I have gotten so far in 1 yr being in Tucson to Guero Canelo (on 6th Ave) and El Charro (The Original) Downtown. Confirm bot very very worthy to make ur list.. One for a Sonoran Dog the other for the oldest family owned restaurant. btw - to the best SD list I would seriously add Ruiz Hot Dogs on 6th Ave and 22nd St. Thanks again. Be well, eat good....:)

  • @betsyross1621
    @betsyross1621 7 місяців тому

    The ribs on a tortillas seems strange.

  • @Seattle9
    @Seattle9 9 місяців тому

    Born in Tucson. Moved away years and years ago. Live in PNW. Miss the Mexican food from Tucson. Grew up going to Midway Molina’s and having Mary as our Waitress. Red Burro and best Guacamole. Tucson has changed. Love the people…..but have to say….Go Sun Devils!!!!!

  • @dannoringer
    @dannoringer Рік тому +1

    How does a little guy like you pack away that much grub ? :-)

    • @DrewAddis
      @DrewAddis  Рік тому +2

      Great question hahahah. Cycling helps

    • @dannoringer
      @dannoringer Рік тому +1

      @@DrewAddis Keep up the good work.

  • @mthwvr
    @mthwvr Місяць тому

    Sad that you missed all the good places relying on long standing known restaurants and the reviews already posted. Notable misses - La Frida, El Antojo Poblano, El Terrero all are far superior to any of these well known places.

  • @calebfrank7135
    @calebfrank7135 2 роки тому

    The flat enchiladas are made with masa their not tortillas

  • @douglas.howell1959
    @douglas.howell1959 7 місяців тому

    Hey dude, Percharon is on 12th Ave. Not street, that means a lot to us Tucsonans. N/ S. Roads are mainly, avenues, streets and rods are E/ W. Brush up on your Spanish pronunciations.

  • @rubenmorales2169
    @rubenmorales2169 17 днів тому

    We have way better places to get a Sonoran hot dog than Guero Canelo in Tucson.

  • @anonymoustv5770
    @anonymoustv5770 2 роки тому +2

    Rollies is the best food in tucson

  • @bp5439
    @bp5439 2 роки тому +2

    Taqueria Juanitos is the bomb! Best spot for tacos. Best Mexican food in America is Southern New Mexico. They have Hatch Green Chile to boot!

  • @ShawnChristopher10101
    @ShawnChristopher10101 2 роки тому

    My man! Hit up Losbetos, Grab some tamales/Sonoran dogs from a roadside vendor, some roasted chiles from outside a grocery store, an escamocha….all the best food is hidden…all this is like telling someone to go to Primantis…

    • @tecumseh7550
      @tecumseh7550 2 роки тому +1

      Los Betos is fast food....lmao, nearly as bad as Filbertos.

    • @joepontiac5533
      @joepontiac5533 Рік тому

      @@tecumseh7550. But still better than Taco hell , any day

    • @saucytony4609
      @saucytony4609 11 місяців тому +1

      😂 lmao 😂😂😂 sorry shawny boy you must live in marana

    • @craigkanish6127
      @craigkanish6127 10 місяців тому

      You gotta pound a 6 pack of Tecate while doing shots of backyard bacanora right before hitting the drive thru at a Losbetos!!
      When you sleep that off hit Pacos for a chorizo, potato, egg breakfast burrito and a couple Pacíficos!!! CHINGÓN !!!

  • @aaronbrumbelow851
    @aaronbrumbelow851 Рік тому

    It was fun to watch a non resident try to eat tacos while spilling the contents all over the place. This feels like a paid promotional video not to say that the restaurants are not amazing because they are and I value the staff more than most other professions.

  • @jrockaz548
    @jrockaz548 Рік тому +1

    Pocos and moms thats the spot

    • @betsyross1621
      @betsyross1621 7 місяців тому

      I had a taco salad there and was not impressed.

    • @jrockaz548
      @jrockaz548 7 місяців тому

      @@betsyross1621 never had that I always get the green or red Chile whatever very good

    • @JesusLopez-zl4ry
      @JesusLopez-zl4ry 6 місяців тому

      They closed down

  • @taftbrown9034
    @taftbrown9034 2 роки тому

    I ain't feeling it show me something better,, we're is the mole,,

  • @DavidWilcox2283
    @DavidWilcox2283 2 роки тому +1

    Should of hit up Quesadilla's on grant and craycroft... they have the best carne asado hands down... also the spicy shrimp taco is fire

    • @88pjtink
      @88pjtink 2 роки тому

      If only they knew how to make a quesadilla. It was so sad. :(

    • @cartergomez5390
      @cartergomez5390 Рік тому +1

      I live in Nogales and go to Tucson for work on Fridays. I'm a pescetarian so I will try the spicy shrimp taco. Do they serve alcoholic beverages as well?

  • @bobbybarela2511
    @bobbybarela2511 2 роки тому +4

    You should go to New Mexico for the Best Mexican food in America. You can't beat the flavor of Hatch chili, hands down the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @MsWarriordiva
    @MsWarriordiva 2 роки тому +3

    Good places. Learn how to correctly pronounce the foo

  • @charlessoto6808
    @charlessoto6808 2 роки тому

    I saw you say gallo wrong…get it together

  • @Zoolama34709
    @Zoolama34709 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for bringing our rich Mexican/American culture here in Tucson🤗 Another great place is called Sonora restaurant by 6 ave and Irvington 🤗❤ Across El Rio clinic and the rodeo.

  • @cherrycolored98
    @cherrycolored98 2 роки тому

    Only pico de gallo is real. All these other spots are for the birds.

  • @chebrneck
    @chebrneck 10 місяців тому

    what I've notices about Arizona Mexican food is that's it's very bland. Go to Colorado. they have the best NM green chili Mexican food in the world.

  • @jrockaz548
    @jrockaz548 Рік тому

    Mi nidito extremely overrated

    • @saucytony4609
      @saucytony4609 11 місяців тому

      Was great but after clinton came they only cater to gringos water down and jst live off there name like lucky wish bone el charro pats chili dogs etc go nxt door guillermos is way better

  • @faunoface11
    @faunoface11 2 місяці тому

    All these Tucson food reviews are all the same. Its always the same Tucson hipster preferred places every time. Los Chipilones, Jason's Taqueria & BK's all have better carne asada than Guero's/Apson and Guadalajara Grill has waaay better everything than Mi Nidito. Pico de Gallo and Rollies are unique and good, but Guero's, Apson and Nidito are super overrated.

  • @paulziemba8657
    @paulziemba8657 Рік тому

    What?! No Casa Molina? You missed the best.

  • @dantheman9919
    @dantheman9919 9 місяців тому

    BK tacos has better Sonoran dogs than El Guerro but the best ones around are Rita Ranch Market. Don’t believe anyone else they are lying.

  • @chebrneck
    @chebrneck 10 місяців тому

    oddly Colorado is the best.

  • @rossferguson5786
    @rossferguson5786 9 місяців тому

    Of course, the “renter” from Phoenix is back from Tucson. Poor thing had to go to Tucson. Lmfao

  • @KendrickAndKingPushBodyAubrey
    @KendrickAndKingPushBodyAubrey 9 місяців тому

    Great reviews, homie, but a review without one mention of the best Mexican food in Karichimaka Restaurant is suspect.

  • @Bills_Bicycle_Rides
    @Bills_Bicycle_Rides Рік тому

    Same shirt, different day or full and hungry?

  • @rossferguson5786
    @rossferguson5786 9 місяців тому

    The poor “renter.” Had to come to Tucson. Poor thing. The folks from Phoenix that always act like they are better. Are “renters” from Phoenix. 5th generation Californian here !