El Mezquite Grill & Taqueria Menu – Tucson, AZ

Type : Mexican restaurant

Location : Tucson, AZ

Based on 69 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.8 stars. Price

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

El Mezquite Grill & Taqueria 85701

Address:
280 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

Phone: (520) 372-7100

Website:

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Hours

Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
6 AM–10 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM

Menu

From The Grill
Grilled All Natural Half Chicken $22.00
Wild Mexican Large Shrimp Skewer $25.00
Mahi Mahi $26.00
Skirt Steak
10oz
$28.00
Filet
6oz
$32.00
Ribeye
14oz
$38.00
Sides
Calabacitas
Seasonal squash preparations
$7.00
Sweet Corn Equites
Heirloom tomatoes, epazote, butter
$7.00
Cauliflower Chicharrones
Chili-lime dusted, avocado cream
$7.00
Rice & Beans
Toasted coriander, volcanic rice & black beans
$7.00
Sauteed Kale
Garlic, shallots, bacon, dates & pinon nuts
$7.00
Papas Bravas
Manchego, oregano
$7.00
Specialties
Short Rib Mole Negro
Cabernet braised, crispy yucca, heirloom carrots, squash, habanero-fig salsa
$26.00
Coconut Crusted Snapper
Cauliflower chicharrones, dates, sauteed kale, piñon nuts, lemon-manchego cream
$28.00
Harissa Octopus
Cast iron charred, corn, potatoes, leeks, shrimp, chorizo-roja broth, black garlic toast
$29.00
Confit Pata De Pato
Chipotle-agave glazed, papa & plaintain bravas, tocino pork, greens
$24.00
Spaghetti Squash Flautas
Oaxaca & goat cheese, rice, beans, mushroom, scallion, poblano cream, leeks, pomegranate seeds
$19.00
Bowls And Greens
Radicchio
Tocino, manchego, chopped dates, 6 minute egg, sherry vinaigrette
$12.00
Caesar
Red romaine, organic kale, pepitas, herb-garlic croutons, anchovies blanco, oven dried tomatoes, parmesan
$11.00
Fried Goat Cheese
Heart of palm, squash, orange, jicama, spiced pecans, coriander vinaigrette
$13.00
Chochoyotes & Chicken Soup
All natural roasted chicken, masa dumplings, avocado, vegetable-herb broth
$8.00
First Bites
Shrimp Cocktail Ceviche
White fish, crab, avocado, tomato, cilantro, mango, onion, hearts of palm, plantain chips
$14.00
Grilled Queso Panela
Herb garlic marinated, mushroom, chorizo, fresh fit salsa, griddled telera bread
$11.00
Smoked Chicken Wings
Mesquite smoked, house dry rubbed, radish, carrot, cabrales bleu cheese
$12.00
Calamari Escabeche
Masa & chili dusted, pickled vegetables, radicchio, roasted garlic-chiltepin aioli
$11.00
Truffled Cheese Crisp
Flour tortilla, queso blanco, roasted poblanos, arugula, roasted corn, chill de arbol truffled oil
$12.00
Homemade Guacamole
Onions, garlic, lime, cilantro, cotija, pepitas, sea salt, pomegranate seeds
$10.00
Steak Tartare
Chimichurri, escabeche, plaintain chips, beef fat aioli
$15.00
Toritos Cangrejos
Bacon wrapped caribe chili, herbed goat cheese, cholula-lime aioli, balsamic soy reduction
$15.00
Aguachiles
Chef’s choice
Brunch Starters
Homemade Guacamole
Onions, garlic, lime, cilantro, cotija cheese, pepitas, sea salt, pomegranate seeds
$10.00
Truffled Cheese Crisp
Flour tortilla, queso blanco, roasted poblanos, arugula, roasted com, chili de arbol truffle oil
$15.00
Chips And Salsa
Corn chips, fire roasted salsa
$6.00
Beverages
Coffee $4.00
Juice $4.00
Tea $4.00
Cappuccino $5.00
Latte $5.00
Morning Margarita $10.00
Bottomonless Mimosas $20.00
El Mez Bloody Mary $8.00
El Mez Michelada $8.00
Tequila Sunrise $10.00
La Paloma $10.00
Salads
Caesar
Red romaine, organic kale, pepitas, herb-garlic croutons, anchovies blanco, oven dried tomatoes, parmesan
$11.00
Handcrafted Cocktails
Bourbon & Mole
Smoke wagon bourbon, spice pear liquor, mas moles bitters, orange & lemon twist
$11.00
Pueblo Classic Margarita
Azunia tequila blanco, fresh lime juice, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup
$12.00
El Mez
Mezcal joven, duplais verte, pineapple juice coconut water, fresh lime juice, real agave nectar
$12.00
Violet G+T
Hendrick’s gin, creme de violette, fresh lemon fentiman’s tonic, thyme lime twist
$11.00
Day Of The Dead Tea Party
Port charlotte single malt monkey shoulderscotch, real & candied ginger, lemon honey, serves 1-4
Hell Margarita
Tosco tequila reposado hell fire habanero bitters, st. george green chile vodka, fresh lime juice, fresh lemon juice, real passionfruit syrup
$14.00
Heaven Margarita
Tosco tequila reposado hell fire habanero bitters, st. george green chile vodka, fresh lime juice, fresh lemon juice, real passionfruit syrup
$14.00
La Frida
Remy martin 1738, mcqueen gin, giffard orgeat liquor, fentiman’s ginger beer, fresh lemon juice
$12.00
Ancient Potion
Hanson’s vodka, cranberry juice cointreau, hibiscus syrup, fresh lime juice
$12.00
El Bar Bites
Taco
Carne asada or roasted chicken, corn tortilla cilantro, onion, salsa
$3.00
Chips & Salsa
Homemade tortilla chips, fresh salsa
$6.00
Yucca Fries
Roasted garlic-chiltepin aioli, sea salt
$8.00
Sonoran Dog
Bacon wrapped, onion, tomato, jalapeño roasted garlic-chiltepin aioli, beans, relish, grilled scallion
$8.00
Chips & Guacamole
Homemade tortilla chips fresh guacamole
$8.00
Quesadilla
Oaxaca cheese, avocado crema, salsa
$11.00
Loaded Fries
Carne asada or roasted chicken, jalapeños or house blend cheese, pickled onion, beans, queso fresco
$11.00
Chicken Wings
Mesquite smoked, radish & carrot cabrales bleu cheese
$12.00
El Mez Burger
Bacon, onion, white cheddar, smoked gouda, roasted garlic chiltepin aioli , roasted poblano
$15.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: opentable.com

Reviews

Jessica O’Neill
Beautiful spot. I was hesitant to go due to the reviews. However, you can tell the restaurant is trying to revamp the food and quality, as I ordered the skirt steak last night, and it was UNBELIEVABLE! It was so flavorful and juicy, and the sides were great, too. Honestly, it’s probably one of the best steaks I’ve had in quite a while.

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T B
Great place to come before a show. The patio is beautiful and the drinks, food and service were all great. We split the cheese crisp and got some burgers. Both were excellent. The only thing that was a little weird, was that we were told the drinks were taking a little long because the bartender had to run over to the liquor store because they ran out of tequila. I’m not sure how a bar runs out of tequila, or if they just ran out of one particular type of tequila and didn’t think to use or offer a different one? Either way, had never heard that one before. But the food was definitely good, and so was the margarita once it came. Yes, it was a bit pricey, but the flavor was there.

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Vicente Piedrahita
No service after 20 minutes. Ordered a drink that never came. Told hostess I was going somewhere else. She didn’t seem to really care and seemingly neither did anyone else around. Best decision I made tonight. Crossed the street and ended up in the most charming, welcoming restaurant “Coronet”. Had braised rabbit and a drink from heaven. There is a reason for everything and I I thank El Mesquite for it.

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F Elmesselmani
Came here on a weekday night. The place had scattered customers on the patio. I’d definitely recommend the patio. It’s very quaint.

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Roger Carrillo
Hotel restaurant and bar. Interesting but limited menu that is a bit pricey. The goat cheese salad was good, the fish tacos were ok but the beans and rice were bland and the chicken breast had too much smoke flavor. I would try the tamales or a burger with a salad if I return. Beautiful location to sit have a drink, including some good Mexican wine, and listen to music. Had live music on Wednesday, which is why we went.

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Rob Stoddard
Beautiful outdoor patio and music. Service was fantastic and food presentation spot on. The pork sauce was amazing and the wing seasoning was delicious. Chicken was juicy but a little bland. All in all great place for dinner for 2..

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Christopher Vega
The staff is what did it for me. The food isn’t quite what I would consider “authentic” Mexican cuisine, but it was tasty. A cute “Date night” spot for sure.

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Ahmad AlAwadh
Huevos Rancheros was a little mild and unbalanced. The crispy tortillas were placed in a position that made them soggy, too much Salsa Verde but overall it was good I liked the cook on the eggs and seasoning on the beans. I also got side potatoes that had bits that were very undercooked but the ones that were cooked perfectly were crispy and delicious. I think that the place has more to offer and there are other dishes that I would love to try to give this place an overall rating like the French Toast and the Benedict

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Jaz
We discovered the Mesquite Grill driving by and seeing the lovely, inviting patio! The staff we encountered were all really friendly and delivered service with a smile. My friend and I both got a burger accompanied by yucca fries that were absolutely delicious. Definitely will be back! Side note this restaurant is part of the new hotel by Tucson Convention Center

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Terri L. Price
My sister in law brought us breakfast to go. Mesquite flour pancakes and French toast. I have not had such quality food in years or maybe never. Everything down to the fruit garnish was above and beyond quality. The meal was definatly worth the high price. We didn’t finish the pancacks untill 12 hours after they were made and they werd still the best quality.

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