Casa de los Poetas Guidebook
Food scene
The oldest family-owned Mexican restaurant in the country and the inventor of the chimichanga. A burrito was accidentally dropped into a deep fryer many years ago, and voilà! El Charro is also known for their carne seca, which is hung above the restaurant to dry in the Sonoran sun. You really can’t beat their carne seca chimichanga!
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El Charro Café
311 N Court AveThe oldest family-owned Mexican restaurant in the country and the inventor of the chimichanga. A burrito was accidentally dropped into a deep fryer many years ago, and voilà! El Charro is also known for their carne seca, which is hung above the restaurant to dry in the Sonoran sun. You really can’t beat their carne seca chimichanga!
One of the best Sonoran Hot Dogs in the country (Food Network and Travel Magazine agree)! Come experience the world that is a hot dog wrapped in bacon and topped with beans, onions, tomatoes, mayo, and jalapeño sauce, all nestled in a soft, homemade bun.
El Güero Canelo Restaurant
One of the best Sonoran Hot Dogs in the country (Food Network and Travel Magazine agree)! Come experience the world that is a hot dog wrapped in bacon and topped with beans, onions, tomatoes, mayo, and jalapeño sauce, all nestled in a soft, homemade bun.
Perhaps the best carnitas that you’ll ever have in your life. Highly recommend splitting an order of the media libra (half-pound) carnitas or just get a few tacos. Whatever you do, make sure that they definitely include the skin—you won’t regret it! Currently located in an abandoned lot close to home (don’t worry, it’s safe!) Also the best salsa in town.
Carnitas Los Reyes Tucson
5050 East Broadway BoulevardPerhaps the best carnitas that you’ll ever have in your life. Highly recommend splitting an order of the media libra (half-pound) carnitas or just get a few tacos. Whatever you do, make sure that they definitely include the skin—you won’t regret it! Currently located in an abandoned lot close to home (don’t worry, it’s safe!) Also the best salsa in town.
Technically serves New Mexican cuisine instead of Arizona/Sonoran-style. Some of the best New Mexican food you’ll have in the entire southwest, including in New Mexico. You must try their peppery take on queso!
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Poco & Moms Cantina
7000 E Tanque Verde RdTechnically serves New Mexican cuisine instead of Arizona/Sonoran-style. Some of the best New Mexican food you’ll have in the entire southwest, including in New Mexico. You must try their peppery take on queso!
Not your usual taqueria, their dishes are inspired by Yaqui cuisine. I recommend their Yaqui taco with pork adobada. They also serve a great example of the famous Sonoran hot dog.
Aqui Con El Nene Restaurant
65 W Valencia RdNot your usual taqueria, their dishes are inspired by Yaqui cuisine. I recommend their Yaqui taco with pork adobada. They also serve a great example of the famous Sonoran hot dog.
Sightseeing
One of the most beautiful desert landscapes you will ever see. Come experience a wonderland of cacti! I recommend going around sunset (when hours permit) for breathtaking colors and skies.
Saguaro National Park East
One of the most beautiful desert landscapes you will ever see. Come experience a wonderland of cacti! I recommend going around sunset (when hours permit) for breathtaking colors and skies.
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdMuseo del Desierto de Arizona-Sonora
2021 N Kinney RdA giant “wild west” set town that was the backdrop for hundreds of movies and television shows including The Three Amigos, Little House on the Prairie, Bonanza, Tombstone, and Rio Bravo.
Old Tucson Studios
A giant “wild west” set town that was the backdrop for hundreds of movies and television shows including The Three Amigos, Little House on the Prairie, Bonanza, Tombstone, and Rio Bravo.
One of the largest air museums in the country!
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Museo del Aire y del Espacio de Pima
6000 E Valencia RdOne of the largest air museums in the country!
Colossal Cave Mountain Park