Monday Munchies: $1.25 Tacos at Taqueria Pico de Gallo

Fish Tacos at Taqueria Pico de Gallo (Photo by Taylor Noel Photography)

Monday Munchies: $1.25 Tacos at Taqueria Pico de Gallo

Apr 22, 20241 min read

Monday Munchies is supported by Botanica.

When the munchies strike, there are several ways to put your cravings to rest. Yet, in the midst of the chaos, tacos often emerge as my savior. Tacos not only satisfy your cravings but elevate your senses, reminding you that in the battle against the munchies, there’s no greater ally than the humble taco.

Okay, enough of the theatrics.

Taqueria Pico de Gallo is the perfect spot for tacos and just recently they announced a $1.25 Happy Hour deal from 5 – 6 p.m. daily (it’s only available for one hour, too, so don’t hesitate).

This little taco paradise was opened in 1991 and has been a hot spot for authentic Sonoran fare ever since. Tacos are served either on crispy flour or thick and hearty corn tortillas made in-house.

The Chicken and Carne Asada Tacos are adorned with a modest blend of finely chopped cabbage and pico de gallo, accentuating the natural flavors of the meat. Each piece of chicken and carne asada is delicately seared to perfection on the grill, resulting in a crispy exterior that envelops tender and succulent meat within.

While flour tortillas are commonly associated with these fillings, corn tortillas serve as an equally suitable alternative, adept at absorbing the savory juices and offering a robust base for the tacos.

In December 2022, someone driving a car demolished the side of the restaurant, leaving it no other option but to temporarily close. In October 2023, the team welcomed everyone back into the dining room — the legacy lives on.

Taqueria Pico de Gallo is located at 2618 S. Sixth Ave. For more information, follow the restaurant on Instagram.

Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

More about Matt

At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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