El Charro Café Oro Valley

El Charro Café Oro Valley is a legendary dining destination in Tucson, Arizona, representing over a century of culinary excellence. Established in 1922 by the remarkable Tia Monica Flin, who arrived in Tucson from France with her father Jules, a renowned stonemason commissioned to build the iconic St. Augustine Cathedral, this restaurant holds the distinguished title of being the Nation's Oldest Mexican Restaurant in continuous operation by the same family. Today, under the stewardship of Carlotta Flores, featured in Forbes "50 Over 50" VISION list, the tradition continues with the same authentic recipes passed down through three generations. The menu showcases the best of Northern Mexican and Tucson-style cuisine, featuring house specialties like the legendary Enchiladas Sonorenses, tender tamales, crispy mini chimis, tacos dorados, and the famous shrimp cocktail (coctl de camarones). The restaurant has earned acclaim from Bon Appetit, The New York Times, and Nation's Restaurant News, which named it one of America's 50 most iconic restaurants. Located at 7725 North Oracle Road in the beautiful Oro Valley neighborhood, the restaurant offers a warm, family-friendly atmosphere perfect for celebrations, casual dining, or experiencing true Arizona heritage. Guests can enjoy their favorite margaritas, order through Grubhub for delivery, or ship their beloved dishes nationwide through Goldbelly. Open daily until 9 PM.