Celebrando la comida, la bebida y la comunidad local.

El Merendero

Tucson City of Gastronomy Certified Restaurant

(Photo courtesy of El Merendero)

El Merendero

TucsonSouth Side

This family-run joint dishes up fine Sonoran-style food. You'll find all the typical items—tacos, enchiladas, chile rellenos—as well as seafood such as pescado Veracruzano and camarones Culichi.

Dirección

5443 South 12th Avenue, Tucson

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Horario

lunes: 8 AM–9 PM
martes: 8 AM–9 PM
miércoles: 8 AM–9 PM
jueves: 8 AM–9 PM
viernes: 8 AM–9 PM
sábado: 8 AM–9 PM
domingo: 8 AM–9 PM

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What makes a great taco? For many, it comes down to personal preference, from the salsa to the fillings. But the tortilla is the foundation of every taco.

This guide highlights Tucson restaurants serving tacos made with homemade tortillas, along with their stories and what makes each one special.❤️🌮

@anita_st_market
@bocatucson
@calletepa
@carnitaslayoca
El Chivo de Oro
@ensenadastreetfood
@guadalajaraoriginalgrills
@lainditazapatista
@lamesatortillas
@salsaverdetucson
St. Mary’s Mexican Food
@taniasongrande
@taqueria_pico_de_gallo
@teresasmosaic
@the_quesadillas

See the complete guide on Tucsonfoodie.com

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What makes a great taco? For many, it comes down to personal preference, from the salsa to the fillings. But the tortilla is the foundation of every taco. This guide highlights Tucson restaurants serving tacos made with homemade tortillas, along with their stories and what makes each one special.❤️🌮 @anita_st_market @bocatucson @calletepa @carnitaslayoca El Chivo de Oro @ensenadastreetfood @guadalajaraoriginalgrills @lainditazapatista @lamesatortillas @salsaverdetucson St. Mary’s Mexican Food @taniasongrande @taqueria_pico_de_gallo @teresasmosaic @the_quesadillas See the complete guide on Tucsonfoodie.com #tucsonfoodie #tucson

@Tucsoncityofgastronomy opens the fifth annual @Pueblosdelmaiz Festival with Sabores del Pueblo on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6–9 p.m. at Tucson GastroPark.

Five local chefs will serve creative Tucson-inspired dishes alongside craft beer, wine, and bacanora tastings:❤️

• @chefjosetucson
• @vindiola.claudia
• @nick_avram
• @dcsanner
• @travisgarypeters

🎶 Hey Bucko! will provide live music

Tickets are available in @tucsoncityofgastronomy’s bio. Tucson Foodie Insiders save 15% with code INSIDERS.

Proceeds support free programming throughout the Pueblos del Maíz Festival.

@Tucsoncityofgastronomy opens the fifth annual @Pueblosdelmaiz Festival with Sabores del Pueblo on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6–9 p.m. at Tucson GastroPark. Five local chefs will serve creative Tucson-inspired dishes alongside craft beer, wine, and bacanora tastings:❤️ • @chefjosetucson • @vindiola.claudia • @nick_avram • @dcsanner • @travisgarypeters 🎶 Hey Bucko! will provide live music Tickets are available in @tucsoncityofgastronomy’s bio. Tucson Foodie Insiders save 15% with code INSIDERS. Proceeds support free programming throughout the Pueblos del Maíz Festival.

Tucson’s barbecue options range from food trucks to full-service dining rooms. Some focus on classic Texas-style plates with butcher paper and simple sides. Others experiment with fusion dishes that blend barbecue with Mexican and Southwestern flavors. This variety gives diners plenty of options, whether they want a quick lunch or a sit-down meal.

This guide highlights barbecue restaurants across Tucson. More on Tucsonfoodie.com🔥

Tucson’s barbecue options range from food trucks to full-service dining rooms. Some focus on classic Texas-style plates with butcher paper and simple sides. Others experiment with fusion dishes that blend barbecue with Mexican and Southwestern flavors. This variety gives diners plenty of options, whether they want a quick lunch or a sit-down meal. This guide highlights barbecue restaurants across Tucson. More on Tucsonfoodie.com🔥

LAST CALL!

It’s the final day of @Sonoranrestaurantweek (September 13, 2026)! There’s still time to enjoy the great eats and deals across Tucson. Take a look at the menus on Tucsonfoodie.com/srw.

Tag the restaurants that you loved the most! Thank you to everyone for being part of this incredible week.

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Presented by @Visittucson

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LAST CALL! It’s the final day of @Sonoranrestaurantweek (September 13, 2026)! There’s still time to enjoy the great eats and deals across Tucson. Take a look at the menus on Tucsonfoodie.com/srw. Tag the restaurants that you loved the most! Thank you to everyone for being part of this incredible week. Produced by Tucson Foodie Presented by @Visittucson #sonoranrestaurantweek #tucson

@Tortillaschiwas is currently in its soft opening at 914 N. Grande Ave. in Barrio Hollywood, inside the former Grande Tortilla Factory.

Phoenix restaurateurs Armando Hernandez and chef Nadia Holguin, a James Beard-nominated duo originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, are behind the restaurant.

Tortillas Chiwas is currently open Thursdays through Saturdays from 5–10 pm with 38 seats. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

Photos by @tortillaschiwas
Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com

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@Tortillaschiwas is currently in its soft opening at 914 N. Grande Ave. in Barrio Hollywood, inside the former Grande Tortilla Factory. Phoenix restaurateurs Armando Hernandez and chef Nadia Holguin, a James Beard-nominated duo originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, are behind the restaurant. Tortillas Chiwas is currently open Thursdays through Saturdays from 5–10 pm with 38 seats. Reservations are available on OpenTable. Photos by @tortillaschiwas Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com #tucsonfoodie #tucsonnews

After 4pm, @Talegacoffee at 177 N. Church Ave. transforms into @_Velvetcowboy, serving cocktails, tapas, and late-night bar energy. Velvet Cowboy’s grand opening is Oct. 16, with upcoming events including drag brunches, DJs, and live music.🪩

This weekend’s hours are Saturday from 2pm to midnight and Sunday from noon to 10pm. Featured in this video is the Chilte(penis) martini special, made with chiltepin vodka, agua de chiltepin, and pickle juice, available until they sell out.🍸

“Opening this place feels a little surreal. To now have a space where we can bring together coffee, food, art, booze, and all the weird things we love feels like a reflection of how far we’ve come.” —Tyler Melo

Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com

#tucsonnews

After 4pm, @Talegacoffee at 177 N. Church Ave. transforms into @_Velvetcowboy, serving cocktails, tapas, and late-night bar energy. Velvet Cowboy’s grand opening is Oct. 16, with upcoming events including drag brunches, DJs, and live music.🪩 This weekend’s hours are Saturday from 2pm to midnight and Sunday from noon to 10pm. Featured in this video is the Chilte(penis) martini special, made with chiltepin vodka, agua de chiltepin, and pickle juice, available until they sell out.🍸 “Opening this place feels a little surreal. To now have a space where we can bring together coffee, food, art, booze, and all the weird things we love feels like a reflection of how far we’ve come.” —Tyler Melo Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com #tucsonnews