Molcajete at El Rodeo (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)

El Rodeo Mexican Food Celebrates 30 Years in Green Valley


September 6, 2024
By Matt Sterner

Throughout the weekend of Saturday, September 7 – Sunday, September 8, the team at El Rodeo Mexican Food is honoring its 30th year in business in Green Valley.

El Rodeo (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)

The restaurant at 99 W. Esperanza Blvd. — a less than 30-minute drive from the center of Tucson — is a common go-to for locals in the area but has also attracted out-of-towners over the years.

El Rodeo has provided a few favorites over the years, including their tortilla soup, chili verde pork, and homemade tortillas.

Also, with a full bar, the margaritas have been a top-seller for wettin’ whistles.

El Rodeo (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)

To honor a restaurant that’s been around just as long as Disney’s “The Lion King” and “Angels in the Outfield” (a couple of my favorites from 1994), here are a few dishes you need to try next time you’re in the area.

Menu Highlights

Grilled strips of top sirloin, chicken, and sauteed shrimp with onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and a house green sauce
Molcajete at El Rodeo (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)
Also available with beef, chicken, shrimp, a combination of any two, or all three (the Trio)
Veggie Fajitas at El Rodeo (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)
Blueberry Mini Chimi at El Rodeo (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)

The restaurant is open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday – Sunday (closed on Monday).

El Rodeo Mexican Food is located at 99 W. Esperanza Blvd. in Green Valley, Arizona. For more information, follow El Rodeo on Facebook.

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