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Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:19 am
by Alieberman
Longhorned wrote: ↑Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:08 am
The machaca and egg burrito at the Nico's on Broadway east of Craycroft is truly great and memorable.
Basically, you want to hit their breakfast burrito menu. But if you want something like a carne asada burrito, go across the street to Calle Tepa, which is owned by the original Guadalajara Grill people.
I've never had anything but burritos there. I hear that not all Nico'ses are the same.
Are you stalking me?
All the restaurants you keep talking about are in my neighborhood and the ones I frequent.
I get those breakfast burritos from that Nico's all the time, street tacos from Calle Tepa are always in demand by my teenagers (and me) and I often put up with that Eegee's hits and misses.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:32 am
by Longhorned
Alieberman wrote: ↑Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:19 am
Longhorned wrote: ↑Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:08 am
The machaca and egg burrito at the Nico's on Broadway east of Craycroft is truly great and memorable.
Basically, you want to hit their breakfast burrito menu. But if you want something like a carne asada burrito, go across the street to Calle Tepa, which is owned by the original Guadalajara Grill people.
I've never had anything but burritos there. I hear that not all Nico'ses are the same.
Are you stalking me?
All the restaurants you keep talking about are in my neighborhood and the ones I frequent.
I get those breakfast burritos from that Nico's all the time, street tacos from Calle Tepa are always in demand by my teenagers (and me) and I often put up with that Eegee's hits and misses.
Now I want to get the street tacos at Calle Tepa. I've never tried them!
Not every place in Tucson does this, but Nico's does the machaca like a pot roast, like you get in Nogales.
I gave up on Sad Eegees and only hit the classic dumpy-looking Eegees on Craycroft at 22nd.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:53 am
by scumdevils86
Jewel's was amazing btw
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2021 10:46 am
by Longhorned
scumdevils86 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:53 am
Jewel's was amazing btw
Well done! Also, they're like the only restaurant in Tucson open on Mondays, so that's another plus.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2021 12:04 pm
by scumdevils86
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Everyone drop everything you're doing this fucking second and go to El Chinito Gordo on Oracle and Miracle Mile.
Torta ahogada with crispy roast pork and a spicy chile de arbol sauce poured over it. Birria chimichanga enchilada style. The poblano rice was actually amazing. So were the beans. 5 fucking stars.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2021 1:23 pm
by wyo-cat
It’s in the old Club 22 building.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 8:44 am
by Longhorned
scumdevils86 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 10, 2021 12:04 pm
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Everyone drop everything you're doing this fucking second and go to El Chinito Gordo on Oracle and Miracle Mile.
Torta ahogada with crispy roast pork and a spicy chile de arbol sauce poured over it. Birria chimichanga enchilada style. The poblano rice was actually amazing. So were the beans. 5 fucking stars.
Wow! That's worth a drive!
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 3:51 pm
by Jefe
scumdevils86 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 10, 2021 12:04 pmEveryone drop everything you're doing this fucking second and go to El Chinito Gordo on Oracle and Miracle Mile.
ha, we ate there Saturday night. Really good food and the mango pomegranate margarita was incredible
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 4:01 pm
by Jefe
Finally made it to Tumerico and kicking myself for not going a long time ago. The guy recommended I mix a couple of the meals so I got the cuban taco and tamale plate. Absolutely killer! I imagine a lot of people don't pay attention and have no idea its not meat.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 4:10 pm
by 84Cat
We love Tumerico. We go there every time we are in town
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 4:43 pm
by Longhorned
That cashew crema is amazing. I've tried to follow recipes to make those meats, but it's no comparison. Mine just looks and tastes like jackfruit.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 3:28 pm
by Jefe
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 7:36 pm
by ASUCatFan
Deliciocho on Nogales Highway between Valencia and Bilby. Best Birria I've ever tasted.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 9:11 pm
by Longhorned
ASUCatFan wrote: ↑Thu Jul 15, 2021 7:36 pm
Deliciocho between Valencia and Bilby. Best Birria I've ever tasted.
How did you find that place?
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 6:06 am
by ASUCatFan
A friend lives near there and recommended it. I work nearby so I go there for lunch every once in a while.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 12:02 pm
by Jefe
Just down the street from the last remaining Schlotzskys
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 12:08 pm
by scumdevils86
Heading to La Chaiteria (same as the Tumerico owners but with a vegan and regular menu) and Zemams this weekend. We have vegetarian family in town and those are great compromise options.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:43 am
by Spaceman Spiff
scumdevils86 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 10, 2021 12:04 pm
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Everyone drop everything you're doing this fucking second and go to El Chinito Gordo on Oracle and Miracle Mile.
Torta ahogada with crispy roast pork and a spicy chile de arbol sauce poured over it. Birria chimichanga enchilada style. The poblano rice was actually amazing. So were the beans. 5 fucking stars.
Went there last night. A very good meal.
I went with 4 tacos, and tried the birria, chicken tinga with chorizo, al pastor and carne asada to get a sampling. All were good to great. The birria and chicken tinga with chorizo were the standouts, but nothing was mediocre.
I'm excited to go back.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 2:21 pm
by scumdevils86
La Chaiteria was fantastic
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 1:56 pm
by Jefe
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 2:55 pm
by scumdevils86
UMC cafeteria ham sandwich. 3/5 stars for a ham sandwich. Needed more mayo though.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2021 4:21 pm
by Longhorned
Transplant Pizza was great, as expected.
Of course, my 5 year-old hated it, so I've added it to the list of pizzerias where I have to cook her a frozen pizza so she can eat with us.
She also hates Falora. She likes Blackjack, Time Market, and frozen pizza.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2021 7:10 pm
by Longhorned
In midtown or east side, does anybody know of any good Chinese restaurants? Other than noodle shops and stuff like that?
I'm back at Chef Wang. Amazing food but quite the drive.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2021 8:11 pm
by scumdevils86
I assume you wouldn't mean Noodleholics or Jewels
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2021 8:28 pm
by Longhorned
scumdevils86 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 08, 2021 8:11 pm
I assume you wouldn't mean Noodleholics or Jewels
Yeah I mean something like what Old Peking looks like. I've never been to Old Peking, and the reviews are pretty bad, but it looks like the kind of Chinese restaurant I'm looking for.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2021 9:03 pm
by wyo-cat
Longhorned wrote: ↑Sat Aug 07, 2021 4:21 pm
Transplant Pizza was great, as expected.
Of course, my 5 year-old hated it, so I've added it to the list of pizzerias where I have to cook her a frozen pizza so she can eat with us.
She also hates Falora. She likes Blackjack, Time Market, and frozen pizza.
I went yesterday with my son. We loved it. It’s something he can’t get where he goes to uni, so he was all about it.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2021 9:22 pm
by Longhorned
The key is to eat there because the pizzas are works of art as they come out. You don't want to put them in boxes and wilt in their own steam. If you take it away, ag least open the lid and behold it in its glory before you go out to the car.
Detroit style pizza should enter some kind of hall of fame. It's insane that Chicago pizza is more celebrated.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2021 9:27 pm
by UAEebs86
Longhorned wrote: ↑Sun Aug 08, 2021 7:10 pm
In midtown or east side, does anybody know of any good Chinese restaurants? Other than noodle shops and stuff like that?
I'm back at Chef Wang. Amazing food but quite the drive.
I never found anything. Went to Chef Wang's on your recommendation and it's probably the best Chinese I've had in Tucson.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 10:29 am
by gronk4heisman
Longhorned wrote: ↑Sun Aug 08, 2021 7:10 pm
In midtown or east side, does anybody know of any good Chinese restaurants? Other than noodle shops and stuff like that?
I'm back at Chef Wang. Amazing food but quite the drive.
Ba Dar on the east side has been our go to for Chinese.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 11:32 am
by Longhorned
gronk4heisman wrote: ↑Mon Aug 09, 2021 10:29 am
Longhorned wrote: ↑Sun Aug 08, 2021 7:10 pm
In midtown or east side, does anybody know of any good Chinese restaurants? Other than noodle shops and stuff like that?
I'm back at Chef Wang. Amazing food but quite the drive.
Ba Dar on the east side has been our go to for Chinese.
That looks just fantastic! Looks like they can do our Peking Duck, too. And I can't believe they have chop suey. I haven't seen that on a menu in ages. Thank you!!!!!
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 12:59 pm
by Alieberman
We were extremely disappointed in Ba Dar
Guilin is our basic go to… and it’s hit and miss
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 1:28 pm
by EastCoastCat
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 2:14 pm
by Longhorned
Alieberman wrote: ↑Mon Aug 09, 2021 12:59 pm
We were extremely disappointed in Ba Dar
Guilin is our basic go to… and it’s hit and miss
Guilin doesn't try hard enough to culturally stereotype themselves. The decor says, "What? We're people. We live in Tucson." There's no attempt to say, "Ancient Chinese secret!"
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 4:08 pm
by Jefe
Longhorned wrote: ↑Sun Aug 08, 2021 7:10 pmIn midtown or east side, does anybody know of any good Chinese restaurants? Other than noodle shops and stuff like that?
I'm back at Chef Wang. Amazing food but quite the drive.
We really dont have many great Chinese options. I was going to say Ba-Dar as well but I've had some unimpressive meals there. Wei Asian Cafe on Golf Links is my current favorite. Their Garlic Chicken is amazing plus the hot n sour and you can sub out white rice for lo mein or egg noodles. Also never had a bad meal at Hot Wok.
I also get pad thai and a crispy egg roll from Bai Thong once a week. Go on Friday and it comes with a delicious yellow curry soup.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 4:54 pm
by Spaceman Spiff
Longhorned wrote: ↑Mon Aug 09, 2021 2:14 pm
Alieberman wrote: ↑Mon Aug 09, 2021 12:59 pm
We were extremely disappointed in Ba Dar
Guilin is our basic go to… and it’s hit and miss
Guilin doesn't try hard enough to culturally stereotype themselves. The decor says, "What? We're people. We live in Tucson." There's no attempt to say, "Ancient Chinese secret!"
I live around the U-Like Buffet on Oracle and have never been particularly comfortable with the name.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 8:20 pm
by Longhorned
Has anyone ever tried P.F. Chang's? I haven't yet. My wife has Chinese colleagues who swear it's their absolute favorite restaurant in any category. I learned recently that the first location was in Scottsdale. So it's basically local!
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 8:27 pm
by ASUHATER!
I remember eating there a couple times in the east valley in the late 90s/early 2000s and at the time it surpassed the Olive Garden and Applebees for the fanciest place I'd ever eaten.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 11:25 pm
by dovecanyoncat
We like P.F. Chang's, have for years, but were surprised to learn how much salt their food has. One of my favorite orders was an eggplant dish with a hot/spicy sauce. Sodium off the scale.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 4:16 am
by EastCoastCat
So back to the thread title as in 3 months I will be back in the old pueblo.
You guys have given me a bunch of choices for a variety of foods especially Mexican (which is great and have jotted them down) but if I have to go to ONE restaurant in Tucson during my stay that restaurant would be....
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 6:08 am
by Longhorned
EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 4:16 am
So back to the thread title as in 3 months I will be back in the old pueblo.
You guys have given me a bunch of choices for a variety of foods especially Mexican (which is great and have jotted them down) but if I have to go to ONE restaurant in Tucson during my stay that restaurant would be....
For me, it's still Mi Nidito.
If you include the entire Tucson metropolitan statistical area, and I get to pick one more, it's Cocina La Ley in Nogales, AZ.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 6:53 am
by Longhorned
Not a restaurant, but Ramona Farms has their heirloom corn in stock. It goes fast. I just bought four and a half pounds of ga'ivsa and huun ga'i. It's not enough but I feel bad not sharing.
https://store.ramonafarms.com/
On a related note, you'll love this Tucson food book:
https://uapress.arizona.edu/book/a-desert-feast
It takes living and eating in Tucson to the next level.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 6:55 am
by UAEebs86
I love Mi Nidito but there's almost always a long wait.
Since my favorite Casa Sanchez closed I might go with Poco & Mom's.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 7:11 am
by Longhorned
Back before the pandemic and I quit drinking, I loved having beers and margaritas on the patio at Mi Nidito during the long wait. Without alcohol, I wonder if now it would just feel like a long wait.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 7:27 am
by Spaceman Spiff
UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 6:55 am
I love Mi Nidito but there's almost always a long wait.
Since my favorite Casa Sanchez closed I might go with Poco & Mom's.
Poco and Mom's is fantastic. I'd weigh 10-15 pounds more if I didn't live a 30 min drive from them.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 9:00 am
by gronk4heisman
UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 6:55 am
I love Mi Nidito but there's almost always a long wait.
Since my favorite Casa Sanchez closed I might go with Poco & Mom's.
Note that if you have not been to Tucson in awhile Poco and Moms has moved. It is now next to Udall park right before Sabino Canyon Rd heading East.
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 9:08 am
by ASUHATER!
I'd go to El Chinito Gordo
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2021 3:25 pm
by Carcassdragger
In the 80s there was a great Italian place on Ft Lowell call Da Vinci's. Does it still exist?
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2021 3:28 pm
by 84Cat
Carcassdragger wrote: ↑Thu Aug 12, 2021 3:25 pm
In the 80s there was a great Italian place on Ft Lowell call Da Vinci's. Does it still exist?
No, been gone for a long time. Was a Mexican restaurant but that was closed down the last time I was in town
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2021 3:28 pm
by UAEebs86
Carcassdragger wrote: ↑Thu Aug 12, 2021 3:25 pm
In the 80s there was a great Italian place on Ft Lowell call Da Vinci's. Does it still exist?
It closed but this place says it has the founder of Da Vinci's:
https://trattoriapina.com/about/
Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2021 7:10 pm
by Carcassdragger
UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 12, 2021 3:28 pm
Carcassdragger wrote: ↑Thu Aug 12, 2021 3:25 pm
In the 80s there was a great Italian place on Ft Lowell call Da Vinci's. Does it still exist?
It closed but this place says it has the founder of Da Vinci's:
https://trattoriapina.com/about/
Thanks brother.
