El Charro Café Downtown

El Charro Café Downtown, located at 311 N Court Avenue in the heart of Tucson's Historic District, stands as a monumental testament to American culinary heritage. Established in 1922 by the legendary Tia Monica Flin, this iconic establishment proudly holds the title of The Nation's Oldest Mexican Restaurant in continuous operation by the same family. The restaurant occupies the very building constructed by Tia Monica's father, Jules Flin, a master stonemason whose exquisite handiwork can be admired throughout Tucson's beloved Historic District, including the magnificent St. Augustine Cathedral. Today, under the capable leadership of Carlotta Flores, Tia Monica's granddaughter and a Forbes "50 Over 50" Vision awardee, El Charro Café continues to serve its legendary Northern Mexican and Tucson-style cuisine that has captivated palates for over a century. The menu features beloved signature dishes including enchiladas sonorenses, handmade tamales, crispy tacos dorados, indulgent chimichangas, and the famous mini chimis that have earned praise from Bon Appetit, The New York Times, and Nation's Restaurant News, which named it one of America's 50 most iconic restaurants. Guests can also savor refreshing house margaritas, traditional coctel de camarones, and an extensive selection of Mexican favorites in an atmosphere that beautifully preserves the warmth and character of its historic 1896 building. The restaurant offers convenient online ordering through Grubhub for takeout, and patrons can now enjoy El Charro's legendary dishes anywhere in the country through Goldbelly shipping.