The Little One

Perfect little spot to reconnect with the Big One. Family owned, authentic, fresh Mexican food in the heart of downtown Tucson. Limited hours so be sure to get there early. Great service, friendly, eccentric corner stop.

Absolutely fantastic! It was as good as I had hoped! This charming little spot is only open for breakfast and lunch on limited days of the week. They have a breakfast menu, lunch menu, and daily chalkboard specials. I took a chance and tried the lunch surprise plate which comes with 3 lunch items selected by the kitchen. It's truly a surprise, and even if several people at the same table order the surprise plate, each plate would be different. My plate consisted of cochinito en chipotle, pollo en mole negro, and creamy harvest vegetable soup with serrano (one of the specials that day). You also get to pick a couple side dishes. I got the rice and the calabacitas (zucchini and veggie medley). My oh my, every single bite of food was absolutely fantastic. Perfectly seasoned, perfectly spiced, perfectly cooked, just PERFECT. Some of the tastiest Mexican food I've ever had, and so rustic and homey and well-priced. I loved the variety. I'm so pleased I got to try that wonderful soup too, which was a special but I would kill for the recipe! Both of the meats were so tender and saucy. I seriously can't say enough. It was SOOOOO SOOOOO good. If I lived in Tucson this would definitely become a regular spot for me. I also chatted briefly with the owner and she was so cheerful and incredible kind and helpful. Thank you so much. I hope I get to visit again someday :)

I have walked by this place for 9 months and the aromatics that filled the air were heavenly. While regularly seeing this place advertised on social media, I finally walked over to try it. The person who took my order was warm and welcoming. The service was prompt, and the food that was being served while I waited for mine was aesthetically appetizing. I ordered a breakfast meal and it was delicious. The portion size was large, and I was not disappointed in any way.

Portions are little for what I paid my order was $18.65 plus tip! for a plate, no salsa and chips and not drink… the menu is confused, the cashier was hurrying us to order. My friends order salsa and chips and I tried it; chips were stale and salsa didn’t have much flavor. My food was ok.

A delightful, small business in the heart of downtown with really tasty, authentic food. I got the chef’s special (as did my friend), and we were both given large plates of many different offerings. Both plates were different as well. It was all so tasty! The homemade lemonade, the pastries, the molé, really remarkable across the board! Unique and limited hours but worth planning when to go. Other reviews mention cash only but they do accept cards if needed (cash preferred, says the sign)

After my VOTE walked on over to theeee BEST Mexican restaurant cafe. Ordered the surprise me meal that was absolutely fabulous. Marcela was so nice. Her Spanish is excellent. Stop by. Oh, and by the way, she made us up some personal extra hot salsa that was amazing 👍🦅🦅🦅

It had been a while since I was last here, but the food is always memorable. This isn't Sonoran style Mexican food but it does span a wider variety of flavors from Mexico. I often order the chef's plate, which is three items selected by the chef. This allows me to try things I might not order as a single dish. Today there was a pork , beef, sweet potato and a wonderful squash soup. Everything was fresh and high quality ingredients. The plates are beautiful and the service makes you feel like home. There's a good reason why this place gets high reviews.

I rarely write a review about food, but this is a true 5 star Mexican food. I think I just had the best Mole of my life!!! Every dish is absolutely divine and loaded with savory flavors. Amazing!! All those people throwing out 5 stars for very average Mexican places need to eat here to see how to review good food properly. The restaurant is small, noisy, basic tables with colorful metal chairs, but very very cute ambience. You won’t regret checking this little gem out.