Mexican
El Charro Cafe
Tucson, Arizona
Why stop here: El Charro Cafe is a $$ mexican pick in Tucson. Order Carne seca chimichanga.
CuisineMexican
Price$$
TownTucson
The nation's oldest continuously family-run Mexican restaurant, open since 1922 and credited as birthplace of the chimichanga in historic downtown.
What to order
Carne seca chimichanga
At El Charro Cafe, Roamward highlights Carne seca chimichanga because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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