18 Best Mexican Restaurants in Nogales

“We’re tourists visiting the local area and wanted authentic Mexican food and found very good food here. It had high ratings and we could see why. A good indication was that there were many locals. It’s a small place with four booths and a counter with six stools, two very nice ladies cooked it right in front of us and we think it was Bobby who’s very nice as well. It is located at a swap meet which didn’t bother us in the slightest. Great food and we would be glad to go back.“

“If you are looking for an authentic taco spot, this is it! We took a mini day trip to try these tacos and it was definitely worth it! The restaurant is off the road a little, but you will find it easily. There is a little outdoor area and inside, just so you know they do not serve the outside, so you can order your food wait and bring the plate outside if you want to eat there. We got the birria tacos and broth, cameron (shrimp), and dorado tacos. *Tip* Drip the dorado taco into whatever broth you get!!!! Everything was very good and came out very quickly. Do not worry if there is a long line, they will get you food out quick. Nothing was bad, would definitely go back and try all the other tacos and ceviche!“

“I was in elementary when this place first opened! Locally owned by a wonderful man, passed on to his family. It was a hidden gem and has never disappointed...in 30 years!!! I've moved away and every time I was back in Nogales (home) I had to get my finito-fix. Now I've moved closer and I'm able to share the experience with my daughter. Truly NOTHING like these finitos! No snow cone, raspado, whatever is comparable...ONE OF A KIND!!! My fav is half tamarindo, half limon with a saladito...oh sooo good! Bring cash!“

“I was told to go to Zula's for the Zula burger, and I agree, it was tasty. It came with fries, and the price was right. I was too full to try a slice of pie, but I will the next time I'm there. The servers were great, and the place filled up by the time I left.“

“Delicious, everything starting with the service is a small but delicious restaurant with a very good atmosphere and very friendly and helpful owners. I recommend this restaurant and the coffee ☕️ not to mention delicious ? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Excellent place, very pleasant atmosphere and very friendly treatment, of the season. What can I tell you? You have to try it, it's delicious! The prices are also very affordable $$Invited to return ✌??Thank you Las Mesitas Rrstaurant“

“Very very delicious food ? it seems homemade, I have eaten there and taken away many times and very delicious, highly recommended.Ask before you sit down if they are accepting cards at the moment why most of the time they don't take them!!!If you order takeout, check your order carefully!And since it is Nogales, the service, we already know how it is.“

“East Tucson location: Had a huge party pack order for a large event. Amazing food and best value. Placed the order on line and Braulio assisted me when I called afterwards to confirm a couple of minor details. First, he was willing to fill the order even though I didn't have a week's notice (per website). He adjusted the time/date for me THREE times with a smile (it was for a softball team/families and the tournament kept changing the game times), and the staff there was so wonderful when I went to pick up - helping with everything, giving plates and napkins. Further, the party packs are GENEROUS. OMG they overfill the "5 pounds" of meat, their veggies are so fresh and cut perfectly. The grilled peppers are ridiculous. Their tortillas are fresh and delicious. Their salsas are RIDICULOUS (avocado salsa, pico, and spicy red). SO generous. They deserve 10 stars. I highly recommend this for the tons of teams doing tournaments in Tucson! Everyone DIED for the food. I cannot say enough about this food, the staff, and the company!“

“Very good food! I got lemonade and 4 tacos and one was called pirata and it had steak and bacon, the other 3 were excellent too. I didn't get the names but just let him make 3 for me, one had pork and one had chicken. Very good would definitely go back!La comida estan muy bien! Me gusta lo mucho! El taco pirata (nunca escucho eso) es muy bueno!“

“Super recommended, I had tried the Hass burritos, but these have better flavor, I ordered the Ana burrito with guacamole, very delicious!, just one observation, it would be nice if they gave a larger plate for when it is opened to put the sauce, picó de gallo and lemons don't fight, from then on everything was perfect!“

“Every time we come here, the service is great, food is delicious and prices are great too. Today, I had a question regarding a food allergy and he was knowledgeable (you don’t get a lot of this lately)& offered different food options.“

“I just had the chimichanga with sides of rice and refried beans. WOWZA!!! Food was delicious. My server was so friendly and attentive to my needs. I don't think enough people know about this place. If you're one of those people, you owe it to yourself to go and experience what a great traditional restaurant should be like. Full menu is available.“

“This has been my mom's, who has Alzheimer's now, favorite restaurant for decades. I was finally able to take her to eat there last week, and even though it's a hole in the wall restaurant, the food is still excellent and is still reasonably priced. And the people running the show over there still remember Mom and they treat her with the utmost respect, and that, more than anything, sets this place apart from other restaurants. I would recommend this place to anybody asking for a suggestion.“

“Pasta soup included with 3 carne asada tacos, beans and rice on the side.Vegetarian options: Variety of dish vegetarians can eat.Kid-friendliness: Kid can enjoy the same delicious meal.Parking: Plenty of parking for both restaurants side by side.Wheelchair accessibility: Smooth leveled flooring.Dietary restrictions: Order made to your liking.“

“We were a couple of out-of-towners looking for a good place to grab lunch near where we happened to be. Papa Locos Tacos and Burgers had basically a 5 star rating with tons of reviews. They can't be wrong. And they aren't! I had the chile relleno burger combo. Wow! The chile relleno was huge! And it was on top of the burger! And it had lots of cheese! And the sauce was very good! A great kick to it. The fries were delicious and there were plenty of 'em. A side of the hot sauce helped ensure the kick was evenly distributed. My colleague had the enchilocos with carnitas inside. They were deep fried enchiladas with fully packed with flavorful meet. The side if rice and beans was bountiful. The staff were eager to please. They encouraged us to avail ourselves of the drinks in the gas station if we wanted something other than Pepsi products. I got a large glass of Horchata, which was a nice way to tone down the fire from the sauce. On the way out, the staff offered us to-go cups, which we gladly accepted to squelch the remaining fire on our lips. Inside the adjacent gas station, I noticed a good sale on sports ball caps and a barber shop on the side. This place has it all! If I am ever back in the area, I'd make a point to come back to Papa Locos Tacos. It is one of a kind!“

“This is a food truck and the food and price are amazing. We had a breakfast burrito and an egg plate and I have not had a breakfast that great in a while. If you are passing through and want a great breakfast this is for sure a great option. Their lunch menu looked great as well and tons of locals showed up as repeat customers.“

“Good service from the staff. The food was pretty good. I would say the prices are quite good but they can improve as well as the parking which is very limited and the atmosphere is family-friendly. Apart from everything mentioned above, it is a good place to take the family.“

“The food truck is located under a bridge with limited parking. There are a few tables available outdoor, of course. The food is amazing, to say the least; I returned a second time in the same day and wasn't disappointed. Also, this would be a budget traveler's dream for the price range, 5 tacos for under $10.“