El Antojo Poblano

This is a wonderful restaurant. Very warm and courteous with authentic mexican food. I had a enmoladas while my wife had street tacos. We shared a choco flan cake for dessert. All was excellent. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with colorful talavera like plates. The staff and likely the proprietors are good, kind people. We will surely visit again.

This restaurant is genuinely authentic. Awesome service. Food is prepared how Mexican food should be prepared and presented. Chicken mole and tortilla soup are delicious.

My best friend and I visited Tucson for the first time and felt a bit underwhelmed by the food— until we stopped here for dinner! So satisfying and delicious, excellent service and a wonderful singer as well! We loved the carne asada and adobada tacos, and the salsa verde! So comforting and homey! If we had more time, we would certainly be back.

Prompt and friendly service. We had the Enmoladaa de pollo and Enchiladas en Salsa Verde with shredded beef. Both were delicious, but the sauce on the enchiladas was surprisingly outstanding!! Highly recommend both dishes.

“Mole de olla de res” soup (red caldo de res soup) and Al pastor tacos were very authentic and tasted great! I wish they put some cabbage in the soup though 😋

Great place to eat, very nice environment since you step a foot in the restaurant, with an amazing costumer service, and delicious food!

Amazing food! So happy we found this restaurant. The owner learned everything from her mother in Mexico and it could be more delicious! She started with a food truck 4 years ago and then opened the restaurant 2 yrs ago. Don’t miss this one!

I no longer live in Tucson, but I was fortunate to discover this restaurant in the same vicinity as my Doctor's office. Now, every time I have a Doctor's appointment at St. Mary's, I plan my visit so I can stop in and have lunch. The food is excellent. The service and atmosphere are top notch.

best restaurant in Tucson, period! service is amazing, and literally everything I've ordered on the menu is 10 out 10 (the carne asada huarache and chilaquiles are to die for). Also they keep the restaurant super clean and maintained. Absolutely love this place. If you ever visit Tucson, this is the place to go.

A+ all the way around.... It's a cute little place, about 8 tables that seat 4 and 3 tables that seat 2. It was packed the whole time we were there. Service was good, considering how busy they were. Food was delicious, very flavorful!!

I had a mixed experience for my first-ever visit here. It was 3:30 and I was headed to a 4pm Friday bday happy hour on the west side of town but still hadn't had lunch. I Yelped a few places en route and settled here. It was the Friday before Memorial wknd and rush hour was non-existent. So were the patrons. For the entire 30 min that I dined here I was the only person inside (staff said it was really unusual too). I felt as if I was rollin like a mob boss Lol. The owner's son attended to me with alacrity throughout my stay. He recommended the mole (their fame) but I was in the mood for anything but chicken so he steered me towards the al pastor (diced marinated pork) Huaracha entree ($17) and the red chili beef gordita appetizer ($6.25). Although both prices are on the high side for their size I ordered one of each. The Huaracha resembles a 6x10 oval caramelo with a layer of pinto beans, al pastor, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and avocados. The pork tasted a little tired or over-warmed but the marinade was good. the 4-5 thin avocado slices were partially brown but edible. The rest of the ingredients were super fresh. The gordita, however, stole the show. Although small (about 5 inches across) the delicious red chile sauce had a nice mix of beef and diced potatoes. And the still-hot, split gordita was crisp yet tender. In hindsight, I should have ordered a variety of gorditas, period! The biggest disappointment was "minor" but, to me, speaks too closely about integrity. The handheld bill-generator calculates the tip After the sales tax is added and it's something you'd never catch unless you requested a printed receipt (after you've already paid). In other words, your tip options of 18 or 20 percent are displayed WITH Tucson's 9% tax included in the total. That's kinda sly and definitely uncool (see pic of bill). Parking is easy and free in their own private lot. Bathrooms are gender specific, cute, and clean. Decorations throughout are wonderfully immersive in Mexican culture - from tiling to numerous paintings and photos on the walls. I will be back, wiser from this experience, if only to try their mole. Ps, as I left and continued west, half a block further was my other choice: Toto's Tacos. They had about a dozen parking spots in their private lot but every spot was occupied... hmm.

Great food and service as always! We had chicken enchiladas and the poblano relleno and they were delicious! Loved the chips, salsa, rice and beans as well.

I love their art from Mexico in the restaurant. Such a cute place. It's one of my favorite Mexican places in Tucson. Vegetarian and vegan options and for me, a great opportunity to practice Spanish. Their stuffed gorditas with mushrooms-- super juicy, I also love their tostada with beans (veg, lard free) and nopal salad (fresh and yummy). Service is good and I love their Jamaica juice because it's tart, not overly sweet, the way I prefer it. Their huaraches etc are housemade and delicious.

This place is awesome. Their food is amazing. I came in with some friends and we all got six a la carte tacos. Each one was excellent for different reasons. The textures and flavors were so different for the different meats. The service was good, but not fast. The front of the house was worked by two servers. The ambiance is small mom & pop Mexican joint. All the things are quaint and appear to be handmade like the plates and chairs. Definitely eat here, but maybe not during a small time window.

The chicken tacos were very good ! Seems like a solid spot, but the menu is a overpriced in my opinion. Would come back though.

Very cute spot near downtown Tucson. We had cafe de olla with was delicious! Enchiladas suizas with chicken were flavorful. Carne asada huarache was a big portion and also very tasty. Service was a little slow once we received our food, we had to flag our server down for the bill but we were not in a rush so want a big deal. Server was very friendly and explained the menu and gave suggestions.

I saw a bunch of people on Reddit claiming this to be the best Mexican in Tucson, so I had to check it out. Overall it was really good although I might not crown it "the best" personally. My enchiladas were a little too tangy and sour for me, but I still enjoyed them. My husband's bistec ranchero was really flavorful! It's definitely a dish worth checking out. The chalupas as an appetizer were phenomenal. The green was flavorful and mild, while the red had a nice little kick to it. Service was quick and friendly on a Friday night. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with plenty of parking. Overall a great restaurant to try.

First time at location and I enjoyed my meal. I ate the Piqian plate which had chicken and rice. I had never had Piqian sauce made with pumpkin seeds. I am used to flavorful sauces. This sauce was a bit bland. But it did taste good overall. My friends mole was too sweet for me. My other friends order tacos, they looked delicious. I also order tacos of tripe. In my opinion the tripas also lacked flavor. And they don't sell any alcoholic beverages. Service was great. The place was clean. I would go again and try a different dish. I did enjoy my experience

A friend and i wanted to find a restaurant within walking distance from our hotel. A local friend recommended El Antojo. The menu made my mouth water, had a hard time deciding but ended up with the Huarache since I've never had one. Amazing! Unfortunately they were out of the choco flan. Will definitely return to try the gorditas next time I'm in AZ.

A tiny oasis of great homemade food. We heard an interview of the owner on a podcast and decided to give it a try. It's a small, bright and spotless family run establishment, easy access and plenty of off street parking. There is the usual Mexican fare, but the two house specialties are the homemade mole and their tortas cemitas. I decided to go for mole and there's two dishes that feature mole: enmoladas de pollo (chicken enchiladas with mole) and mole del pollo (chicken with mole). I chose the enmoladas. Service was prompt and friendly and the gentleman serving us was attentive and genuinely engaged. The dish came with obligatory rice and beans and the serving was ample. The mole was delicious and had a rich, balanced mix of spices. There were a lot of subtle flavors and a slow building background heat, but it wasn't "hot". Absolutely delicious. I was told that the mole was made by their grandmother in Puebla, MX using her secret family recipe and shipped to the restaurant. It can't be any more authentic than that. Reasonable prices. I'll definitely be back to try the cemita sandwich!

Three of us were there for lunch on a Monday, hard to believe it came to $82 for a nopal salad, a plate of mole enchiladas, a plate of carne asada and two agua frescas! Unfortunately none of us enjoyed the meal; salad was not fresh, the meat and the chicken in the enchiladas lacked flavor. We were definitely expecting a tasty Mexican meal in Tucson!

My favorite place for mole poblano!!!! I ordered the mole poblano enchiladas & my husband love his carne asada torta! The mole was dark & rich, well balanced. Serving size generous. My husband has been trying to replicate the torta that he fell in love with while in the Yucatan. This place nailed it. He felt the proportions of avo, bean spread & veg toppings was perfect. The carne asada with citrus flavors was fantastic ! Service was friendly, ambiance had beautiful wall art with the music at a perfect level. It is a small place , and bathrooms were clean. You might have a wait during weekends. I would have given 5 stars, but sides were sketchy. Rice was bland & dry, beans ( refried ) pasty and slightly gritty, as if it had a wet powdery consistency. The French fries unseasoned. The salsa was very watery & lacked flavor . I would go back & skip sides... several enticing options, and the margaritas ( I did not taste) looked beautiful.

Really yummy! Jamaica was really yummy too our server was also really nice. The lighting and the decor were so cute and super clean. Will definitely be coming my back

The food was great, the service was quick and waiters were very nice. The ambiance was wonderful and they have amazing decorations!

The food was great. It was perfect when we arrived. We didn't know there would not be alcohol. That was disappointing and they put us at a table right next to the live music. The service and food saved the experience.

I went again and ordered the chicken mole....was delicious but a tad spicier than I care for. I LIKE this place.

The food was delicious! The service was good. My family loved their meals, including my picky kids.

Really good Mexican restaurant. The recipes are from Puebla Mexico, so a bit different than the usual fare, but very tasty. The dishes we had came with 2 salsas which proved to be extremely spicy, so watch out! Cute interior, extensive menu and worth the trip West of the freeway!

The small space and atmosphere was really nice. Cozy. The servers were super busy, but that's because the place was hopping. They were friendly and made great suggestions. The mole was spicy and delicious. What's not to like?

Looking for a different Mexican Restaurant through yelp and this one came up. Basically all great reviews and awesome pics that made up our mind. We decided to give it a try and thankfully were not disappointed. My only "boogaboo was that they don't sell alcohol. The food was wonderful, steamy hot and so tasty. I got the flautas and my hubby ordered a Milanesa torta and a chicharron taco. That taco was our absolute favorite. Service was awesome, fast and friendly. It was nice and quiet while we were there. Low key chatter amongst families eating. Overall kickbutt find! We will definitely be back!

Came here for dinner! Got the mole and my hubby got their huge burrito. The food and service are great and attentive and the restaurant vibes are everything! My husband is hard to convince to try new restaurants and he really liked this one. Make sure to order the Jamaica or horchata!

I've been in love with this place ever since they were a food truck. I have had many moments of chalupa cravings and can't go anywhere else but here to satisfy them. I love that they are a cute little restaurant now where you can sit and enjoy great service. I love how the inside is decorated, so very cute! Of course when I was there we had to grab two orders of chalupas~ will always be coming back!

Incredible simply Incredible! The holy moly the mole- it was so earthy and the perfect balance of sweet and heat. The chicken was so tender and juicy and everything was so traditional and well thought out. The staff were kind and attentive and the restaurant itself is stunning!

Located in a former raspados store. It's been remodeled and it looks great. We were welcomed right away and sat at a booth. The decor, chairs, and plates are decorated with the restaurant logo. I ordered the taco ala carte. I had the tripe, carne asada, and chicharrón tacos. They were all delicious. On the side was a mild green sauce and a spicy red, it had a kick but not too spicy. There were so many dishes that I would go back and try.

The food was really good. I had the mole chicken enchilada's, the mole was so good! The restaurant is small but very authentic Mexico and cute. They had a woman singing, so the live music was nice but really loud so it was hard to talk. The only thing that wasn't great was the service. They brought our food and never really returned.. we had to ask for more water, which came late.. we had to get up and ask for the check.. but we had hoped to maybe get dessert, but we waited and waited to ask for the menus, but the server never came back, so we just paid and left. I wish I had seen that they are BYOB... because I was looking forward to having a margarita.. but no margaritas! :( boo... overall we liked the mole.. and would probably just get takeout because the service was so bad and no alcohol.

Mole is very good. The restaurant was full, but the service was still very good. Reasonable prices, too.

Was in the mood for some really good chicken tacos so glad I decided to order they were delicious season well and extremely fresh, The pico excellent cucumbers are so fresh and crisp, and their salsa is always on point. I've been here a few times and every time it has always been delicious. Staff is always friendly accommodating and willing to answer any and all questions you have about the menu. Pricing is very decent and you get a lot for what you pay for.

Super cute small place. The details here are so cute 3 booths and tables Everything is marked plates and cups. The service was good and the food was good we had Divorciados and a torta.

We have eaten twice at this restaurant, a dinner and a lunch. It is just down the street from St Mary's hospital which makes it convenient to eat at after a doctor's appointment. We were fortunate to arrive just before the crowds came to the restaurant. We were seated quickly and the waiter took our drink order when we sat down and left us with a very enticing menu. For dinner I selected the mole dish and it was wonderful. My daughter and my wife had different dishes that included the chile relleno and chicken enchiladas. Their rice side is perfect and the entire meal was rich in flavor. For lunch I had a pork burrito and Kathy had a tostada topped with nopal. The tostado was perfect and the cilantro sauce added a refreshing finish. For both meals the portions were large and I brought home half of my dinner and lunch.m This is just a small restaurant in a strip mall. The place is very family oriented and families made up more than half the tables. It is a noisy as everyone was having conversations with each other. They do take out and use DoorDash for deliveries. We will be eating there every time we have doctor's appointment.

So this was my first time here, and since the yelp reviews rave about the môle, I decided to give it a try. The mole was ok, but lacked flavor (I am a mole connoisseur) Im just used to a different kind of mole, I guess. The service was also, lacking as the cashier was also the waitress, and our glasses went empty without so much as a visit. When the meal was done we had to wait for the check and the server appeared annoyed for us bothering her about refills and the check as she was walking by without checking on us. I really wanted to give this place 5 stars, but give it a solid 3 stars. This place could really be great, with some minor improvements. They also only have one kind of salsa for the chips, and didn't offer a spicy option. They did bring a spicy red sauce to my buddies who ordered a carne asada burrito, but the server made it a point to tell me, the basic salsa is the only thing you get with the chips. How about letting me pay for the spicy one .. just give me the option. . Now for the entree..: So the mole enchiladas had shredded chicken on the inside, cotija cheese on the top, with white onions garnished over the mole sauce. There was no cheese on the inside of the enchiladas, and was disappointed with the basic taste as the chicken was dry and bland inside. One plate of enchiladas $18, one lemonade $5, taxes and tip $28. Lastly, this place doesn't offer any lunch specials so would only recommend for dinner.

Great food. Suadero was excellent. Wanted the Mole but it was said to have cashews so cannot do. Salsas excellent. Knocked off 1 star for lack of ambiance and no liquor license.

Super cute spot and delicious food ! The tacos and enchiladas were very good. Would definitely come back

Always on the lookout for good mole and doing errands nearby, husband and I stopped in 4:30 or 5 in the afternoon. Our waiter was the grandson of the lady who makes the mole and freeze dries it in I think he said Puebla, Mexico. Absolutely distinctively delicious! Hubby had a chimichanga smothered in salsa verde that he enjoyed also! Beautifully decorated w bright colors of Mexico and a large foto of Popocatépetl. Owners have applied for liquor license so cold cerveza and margaritas to enjoy with your meal are coming. We will be back!

Great tacos ahogades and enchiladas suizas! First visit and I'm hooked - had the coco flan for dessert and it was a perfect ending to the meal. Will definitely return to try out other appetizers and dishes. The seating is comfortable and everything was spotless. Our server delivered chips and salsa to our table right away, so we were happy from the get go! Definitely recommend El Antojo Poblano.

We stumbled upon this cute little place on a Saturday morning and it was a great find! The homemade corn tortillas added the plus. Fresh chips and delicious coffee are among the must haves. Our server was also very patient as we had children with undecided minds with us.

We should have sent the chilli relleno back. 2nd time there. The first time the food was very good.

Thanks to the handy dandy Yelp app, I was able to find this place in Tucson. Apparently, this restaurant was formerly a taco truck and recently built their own brick and mortar at this very location! Their grand opening of the brick and mortar according to their IG was in February, so they're still relatively new. The prices compared to the ones that I've seen in reviews and in photos here on Yelp have gone up a bit, but totally understandable. We got a bunch of different items to try. To start, we were given chips and salsa. The salsa was delicious. For our food, we got the tacos arabe, taquitos, gorditas, and pozole. Hands down, my favorite dish was the chile colorado gordita. It was amazing! I could've easily had three of these. The wait wasn't too bad. We only waited about 15 minutes to be seated. Would definitely recommend this to anyone coming to Tucson looking for delicious Mexican food.

Service and food were terrible. Once they brought my huarache de adobada, which was mostly lettuce (can you spot meat in the pic?), they did not even bother to check on me once. The huarache was extremely salty! I ended up drinking my soda fast because of the salt, only to not be offered a refill since the waiter never came back. With so many delicious restaurants in Tucson, this one is definitely not worth it!

This is it. You've looked around Tucson for consistently good Mexican food and finally found it! The food truck just recently build a brick and mortar and it's even better with a decorated interior. The Cemita sandwich was like bitting into a entirely different cuisine. It's one f those moments where you've found something unique, that you've never tasted before. That is this sandwich. The adobe peppers drench the sandwiches in flavor and these are so many layers to unpack as you enjoy every bite! The Jamaica drink was delicious! So much flavor Chips and Salsa are fresh, nothing too special.

Food was authentically delicious. Service was impeccable. Ambiance is beautiful, colorful, comfortable the best background music Trios Son had the breakfast burrito and I had the enfrijoldas. Beverages jarritos and cafe de olla. Sorry no pictures but my food was very beautiful plated. Decor and dishes very beautiful.

The only thing that kept this restaurant from being rated a negative 1 was the server, so I give this place a 0. Our server was independently operating the entire front of the restaurant...so props to her for keeping it professional and not being overwhelmed with the influx of the lunch rush. The chips were okay and that pico de gallo must've been mixed in a pool because it was watered down and not even hot. When my wife received her Tacos Ahogados it was served in a bowl being drowned in green sauce and lettuce. We were about to perform CPR on those tacos if she hadn't saved them from that tiny green pool. I ordered the Chile Poblano Relleno and sad to say my meal suffered the same consequences as my wife's Tacos. They got my order wrong but fixed it immediately...kudos to that, my Relleno was drowning in a bland canned tomato sauce, batter was okay, cheese inside Poblano was uncooked and chewy, confused to why the refried beans are prepared in a separate bowl and not served on the same plate. I regret saving my appetite all day for this meal and should've settled for someplace else, save your money and skip this place. Sad to say if the food doesn't change this restaurant will be drowning out as well.

Went for weekday lunch. At our table 2 had the green enchiladas...sauce was too tart. I had the pork in green chili sauce. Little plate had about 4 hunks of pork with almost half fat n gristle. Pretty tart too. Salsa fresh type but very watery. Should have ordered the mole. ‍ Service was good...food a little pricey for the portion size. Cute place, not many tables.

Delicious meals that our whole family enjoyed! Very family friendly. Two of my kids are preeeeeetty picky, but we were able to find something on the menu to satisfy everyone (sadly the nopales were not enjoyed by the kiddos but more for mom and dad!). I had the mole and it was divine. We actually had pretty slow service but will chalk that up to an off day since the majority of reviews say the opposite. Big thanks to Yelp for helping us find this spot on our AZ adventure. Would definitely return if we find ourselves here again.

We just found our new favorite place! I make mole that takes a day or two to make, and these guys make it even better! If the restaurants that have mole, most of them have boiled chicken in it. This chicken was delightful in their wonderful sauce. I have been craving it again ever since I had it. My DH had the enchiladas rojas with cecina. He licked the platter clean :-). The flour tortillas were amazing. Chips and salsa were fresh and homemade. We will be back for sure. Waitress was attentive and fast. We were so pleased to have gone there.

The mole con pollo was absolutely delicious. I would order it again. However I was expecting two chicken thighs (per the pictures from the menu) for the $20 price tag. We ordered pick up/take out and only received one chicken thigh. The chicken flautas were bland however the salsa made things much more palatable. The salsa is definitely top 10. I can't speak to the service or ambiance because we did take out. The agua fresca jamaica (hibiscus juice) was VERY delicious. I will be back to eat in house and try some different options for sure. Keep this one on your list. Sorry no pictures. We were ravenous and plated were pretty empty by the time I realized I need to snap a photo.

hate to be that person to start bad rep on a name but they treat takeout orders with zero urgency , and prioritize walk ins over orders put in way before them. It's very inconsiderate. I'm a grub hub driver and the order was small wt only 2 small taco orders and 1 soup. It took over 30 minutes to bring to me... mind you, when i get there , goal is to have it out for driver in time. They did not and you can tell they prioritize dining above and beyond it. others also waited long for orders.. i guess i snapped when i saw it was a very small order too. did 2 orders and came back to this one and still wasn't ready. Hope you guys start to create a balance and treat everyone properly

We came in the middle of the afternoon when it was quiet. The food was so delicious! Their mole was flavorful but not thick like some restaurants do, delightful. We had a wonderful meal and highly recommend