Tucson’s Oldest Restaurant – Since 1922! 🏜️

If you’re new in town and looking for a place to hang out with friends — whether before or after classes start — I highly recommend El Charro Café! It’s not just any Mexican restaurant — it’s the oldest continuously family-owned Mexican restaurant in the United States, serving Tucson since 1922. 🎉 📍 Go to the downtown location (the original one!) for the most authentic experience. The vibe is warm and historic — not overly loud or touristy. No mariachi bands jumping around — just good food and good company. 📸 If you’re not sure what to order: Show them this photo and say: “I’d like the QuesaBirria, please.” It’s not just a taco — it’s a full, beautiful plate of food meant for one (but great to share tastes!). 🥘 How to enjoy QuesaBirria: The golden tortilla is crisped to perfection, filled with tender stewed beef and melted cheese 🧀🍖. It comes with: Spanish rice 🍚 Smooth refried beans with cheese Fresh pico de gallo 🍅 Cool sour cream & creamy guacamole 🥑 A rich birria consommé for dipping 🌮💦 🍹 Drink tip: Try the Horchata — a sweet cinnamon-rice drink. It’s light and refreshing (ask for less ice if you want it stronger!). This place is perfect for a casual yet memorable meal with friends. You’ll leave full, happy, and feeling like a real Tucson local. 😎 📍 El Charro Café (Downtown) 🌮 Order: QuesaBirria + Horchata 👥 Great for groups — no rush, no fuss. #ElCharroCafe #TucsonEats #OldestRestaurant #MexicanFood #QuesaBirria #UArizona #TucsonFoodie #HistoricEats 🌵❤️