El Charro Cafe ★ 4.6
El Charro Cafe on Court Avenue in Tucson is the United States' oldest family-run Mexican restaurant (1922), and the claimed birthplace of the chimichanga.
Signature: Chimichanga, Carne seca
What to order at La Cocina
- Signature dishes
- Green chile stew, Prickly pear margarita
Signature dishes: Green chile stew, Prickly pear margarita
Location
Address: 201 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
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El Charro Cafe ★ 4.6
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Signature: Chimichanga, Carne seca
Mi Nidito ★ 4.5
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Signature: President's Platter, Chile relleno
BOCA Tacos y Tequila ★ 4.7
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Signature: Wood-fired pizza, House pasta
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