Reviews for El Sur Mexican Restaurant in Tucson, AZ
I went during lunch and got their red tamales which were okay, I honestly think it was just my mood because it decided to be... cloudy and gloomy of all days. The meat in the tamale was great though, my main issue were with their beans, which is mostlyjust preference because I like mine a little on the chunky side and theirs were a little more on the runny side which is howthey make them it was seasoned well though! I honestly would want to come during dinner where I'm not in a rush to get back towork or school. Service though was friendly and great, I would get here early because their inside seating fills up fast andthey get busy quick. Read more
Update: still great. This place is amazing. I highly recommend it. The food is great. But best of all the customer service is... excellent. Me and my family came here and they treated us very good. I saw this place practicing very clean methods. They wipedown tables, chairs, menus, and all the staff that I could see were wearing face masks.They didn't technically have atraditional torta on the menu but they offered to make me one anyway. They're very generous on their horchata refills. if youdon't want to dine in they also have to go and I believe they even have delivery through one of the delivery companies outthere. Parking can be a little tricky you might have to park on the side of the street but trust me it's well worth it. Fordessert I had the churros and they were amazing. other people in my party had the fried ice cream and it was delicious. Read more
The food here is solid but not"homemade". Out of a can with not much flavor. They say authentic but..... Do have to say the... service is great they did not leave us wondering or wanting for help! Great people need more flavor. Read more
Great food, great service at a reasonable price. Also an amazing selection, even desserts. We ordered flauta and burritos with... green sauce. Both were good. The chicken was very flavorful. Definitely will go back. Read more
13FEB2022: Second visit, first time I did not generate a review, but it was a solid 4 stars....second visit, a small down... trend. Still going with a 4 because definitely not a 3, think more 3.8 and we are navigating a pandemic. Grilled shrimp tacosfor our vegetarian guest were ok. My taco plate was ok. The Birria tacos with soup were much better than ok. Service was good,vibe is pleasant. Really enjoy the option to sit outside on their patio. Will likely continue to try new places, but guessingin comparison to other Tucson options - an experience here will range from 3.8 to 4.2. Read more
To me, this is one of the best Mexican restaurants in Tucson. It feels authentic. It tastes authentic and some of the people... serving don?t speak English, what more could you ask for. This is one of the best moles I have ever had. We are back visitingand will be eating here several times before we leave. Read more
The chips and salsa were nothing special which had me nervous about what was to come, but man, the flour tortillas were pure... fuego. The tortillas at El Sur were probably the best that I?ve ever had. They were tasty and thin but very strong at the sametime! The service was great. The food was prepared quickly and the waiters and waitresses were very polite and attentive. Theoverall flavor was really solid. I would have liked more salsa flavors to choose from, but it was a great meal. The food wasfresh and I didn?t feel ?heavy and bloated? like I do after some mediocre Mexican food. I would recommend this place to anyone.It?s important to note that the joint is small and pretty crowded which makes for a fun atmosphere, but probably not a goodoption for families or big parties looking for a more relaxing or quiet atmosphere for conversations. I was also surprised bythe prices. It was a pretty good value for what you get. Read more
The food and service here can?t be beat! Very attentive staff with friendly and welcoming atmosphere! Our party of 5 was... extremely impressed and we will definitely be back! Food was amazing, portions were large and the price was small - a greatvalue not be to missed! Read more