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Best Mexican Food in Tucson

Tucson's taco champion since day one
Best of 2026 Award Winner

Best of 2026 Award Winner

We're proud to be recognized as a Best of 2026 Award Winner by BusinessRate, powered by Google Reviews. Thank you to our guests for making Taqueria Aqui Con El Nene a favorite Mexican restaurant in Flowing Wells, Tucson.
Sonoran flavors, made in Tucson

Sonoran flavors, made in Tucson

Tacos, burritos, Sonoran hot dogs — cooked the way founder Salvador Gastelum learned growing up in Ciudad Obregón. Two locations, same sabor.
Authentic Flavors in Every Bite!

Authentic Flavors in Every Bite!

Discover the authentic flavors of perfectly seasoned carne asada and tender carnitas, wrapped in a freshly prepared, delicious flour tortilla.
Best tacos in Tucson

Best tacos in Tucson

Winner at Mero Mero Taquero. Featured on Every Day with Rachael Ray. Loved by Tucsonans for years.
Find us at two locations

Find us at two locations

Valencia on the south side. Flowing Wells up north. Order ahead or walk right in.

Delicious food. Good portions. Fair prices. Warm service. Visited two days in a row. The burrito was loaded with succulent flavorful asada. The Taco Yaqui is definitely worth trying, but a little steep at $9. The regular tacos are tasty with fresh pressed tortillas. The Sonoran dog is a must try. The place is clean, the salsa bar has a lot of variety. I am especially fond of the cucumber sauce. The house horchata is creamy and flavorful. This place does everything well and should be part of…

Jason B.

Food was amazing! 1st picture was the Sonoran dog. 3rd picture was the el nene. Both were masterfully made. The prices were on par with other competitors and even the taste, was better than the competition so we will be back. Time made from when the order was received was also a huge plus. They made the food quick and the service from the staff was excellent. Not a better place to get a Sonoran dog from in my experience. We will be back. Thanks El Nene!

Victor Y.

Sorry BK's my ole friend, but you have been replaced. Taqueria Aqui Con El Nene has mastered the proper flavors and properly cooked carne asada and carnitas. I plan to visit often. My friends from Phoenix also plan to come back often. The small burrito is a perfect size for one person. Filled with meat and cabbage, if you'd like it. All wrapped in a very nicely prepared and delicious flour tortilla. There is a salsa bar that even has shredded cheese. It has your limes, cucumbers, red…

FinalFourCat

Great quality carne asada and adovada tacos, and the sauce bar is legit. The carrot salad is fantastic. The variety in that cuts the pain of a slightly higher price than other spots of similar quality.

Christopher C.

If you like Sonoran dogs, this is the place! Fresh dogs with all the toppings, squishy fresh buns, mmmmmm!! It in on the corner and hard to turn in, but we'll worth the trip! The fresh Tacos are bomb too! Must make the trip!

Michele S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?
What meals do you serve?

We serve Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout and Delivery

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Flowing Wells, Casas Adobes, Valley View, Barrio Nopal, Tucson, Elvira, South Tucson, Orange Grove Estates, Stockham, Polo Village, Limberlost, Tucson Mountains, Sunnyside, Amphi, Tucson National Estates, Polvo, Drexel Heights, Jaynes, Cherry Avenue, and Oracle Foothills Estates.

Anything else?

We are also known for Family Friendly Restaurant

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