Best Mexican Restaurants in Southern Tucson

If you're looking for the best Mexican food in Tucson, south of the I-10 is a great place to start.

On the south side Tucson Mexican restaurants feature everything from authentic enchiladas, chile relleno, tamales, and tacos, to traditional aguas frescas, such as Jamaica — a beverage made from red hibiscus flowers — and horchata — a sweet rice drink. Many Southside restaurants are family owned, some have been around for upwards of 20 years, and there's one that's been open for over 75. Great Mexican food made from a place of heart and home and history is hard to beat. This guide takes a look at some of the best southern Tucson Mexican food -- we even called in some local experts to weigh in with their personal picks. This includes DJ Herm Guzman, Ben's Bells founder Jeannette Maré, Visit Tucson's Dan Gibson, and two-time Tucson Iron Chef Danny Perez. Their recommendations are marked with STAR ICONS on the map and FOODIE FAVORITE badges below.