If you’ve lived in Tucson for a while, chances are you’ve either eaten at or at least driven by the national chain Mimi’s Cafe near the Tucson Mall. Just a couple of years ago, some were saddened that the restaurant closed, leaving a lot of folks wondering what the vacant building would become.
The wait is over because a little over two weeks ago, Tesoro Latin Kitchen & Cantina officially opened to the public at 4420 N. Oracle Rd.
The team behind Tesoro Latin Kitchen serves “classic Latin dishes with a modern twist” with craft cocktails and pitchers of fresh fruit margaritas and mojitos.
Street Elote, deep-fried pork belly, shrimp ceviche, and nachos are just a few of the appetizers on the menu while birria enchiladas, a la carte tacos, tortas, a Shrimp Burger — topped with bacon, cream cheese, lettuce, and an onion ring — stand out on the rest of the menu.
Flan, lava cake, churros, and a dessert called a Burro Cheesecake (deep-fried vanilla ice cream with a fruit sauce) are available for a post-dinner delight.
“Late night, we dance! Be ready for high-energy salsa, merengue, samba, and reggaeton accompanied by ice-cold beer and beautifully crafted cocktails.” the Tesoro crew shared online. “Bienvenidos a Tesoro!”
The restaurant is currently open from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Sunday – Thursday and 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. on Friday – Saturday (kitchen closes at 10 p.m.).
Tesoro Latin Kitchen & Cantina is located at 4420 N. Oracle Rd. For more information, visit tesorotucson.com and follow Tersoro Latin Kitchen on Instagram.
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.
