“Taco Tuesday in Tucson” is a column where we explore the unique taco stands throughout Tucson… on Tuesdays.
Owners of The Neighborhood opened up the new concept La Chingada Cocina Mexicana in 2021 and then most recently they’ve added another restaurant to the neighborhood, so to speak.
Cruda Mariscos & Oyster Bar opened its doors in the former La Chingado spot at 31 N. Scott Ave. — La Chingada has since moved to the former Cafe Poca Cosa location around the corner at 110 E. Pennington St.
Since its opening, the restaurant has been delivering its ocean vibes and Baja California cuisine to downtown Tucson.
Let’s talk about their tacos, though. One, in particular, are the Tacos Gobernador, which involves crispy grilled corn tortillas sandwiched with melted cheese. Then, you’ve got the option to fill it with either marlin, manta, or a combo of shrimp and scallops.
Cruda Mariscos & Oyster Bar is open 3 – 8 p.m. on Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Sunday.
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Let’s take a step back to the earlier mention of The Neighborhood adding more restaurants to its culinary neighborhood. The bar is opening a new location at 61 E. Congress St., which used to be The Aquadec nightclub. Keep an eye out for that one since there isn’t an exact opening date just yet.
Cruda Mariscos & Oyster Bar is located at 31 N. Scott Ave. For more information, visit crudamariscos.com or call (520) 207 0589.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt 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.
