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Teresa's Mosaic Cafe

2456 North Silver Mosaic Drive, Tucson, AZ - (520) 624-4512
If you like flour tortillas—and like watching them being made by the hundreds—you’ll be gleefully entranced at Teresa’s. While you’re chowing down on scrumptious Mexican breakfasts (eggs, chorizo, tamales, enchiladas, etc.), you can watch tortillas being hand-formed, grilled, and collected in a huge basket for distribution throughout the restaurant. Charming décor, spectacular sights and smells, and warm service place Teresa’s at the top of our morning must-eat list while in Tucson.
88% Approval Rating (9 votes)

Scorecard

4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Guacamole (small)
Chile Pasilla
Green Corn Tamales
Menudo
Machaca de Tres Chiles con Huevo
Mini Chimichangas (6)
Huevos Rancheros
Taco Plate
Homemade Tortillas
Homemade Lemonade
Breakfast Combination Plate
Horchata

Highlighted Reviews

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Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch - Photos (8)
Roadfood.com Editor
"Teresa’s was recommended to us by friends Jacque and Janice, who explained that if limited to one meal at the Mosaic Cafe (as all are reportedly fantastic), the choice should be breakfast. Fans of Mexican desayuno, we eagerly took this suggestion and made the early ..."   [Read More]
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Donna Sanchez
January 12, 2013
"Oh, so good! I've been going to Teresa's Mosaic Cafe practically since it opened and have yet to find anything that I feel is over-priced or I don't like. If you had visited the cafe back when it first opened, you would never believe this is the same one, as it has ..."   [Read More]
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Jane S.
March 22, 2008
"I went to Teresa's Mosaic Cafe with my son one morning while waiting for my tire to be fixed. I ordered an egg and potato burrito, enchilada-style with avocado, one cup of coffee and one whole avocado to mash and feed to my son. The burrito was $7.50; $1.50 extra for ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

2456 North Silver Mosaic Drive, Tucson, AZ
(520) 624-4512

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:No
Teresa's version of Huevos Rancheros takes the top prize in our book!
"Teresa's version of Huevos Rancheros takes the top prize in our book!"
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch





The best of all worlds--scrambled eggs, a cheese enchilada, a green corn tamale, and creamy refried beans.
"The best of all worlds--scrambled eggs, a cheese enchilada, a green corn tamale, and creamy refried beans."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch


Green corn tamales are moist and earthy, striped with chile peppers.
"Green corn tamales are moist and earthy, striped with chile peppers."
Michael Stern


Tucson claims to be the place where chimichangas were invented. Whether or not that is true, the city sure has some good ones, including these crisp mini-chimi appetizers, which you can get filled with shredded beef or chicken.
"Tucson claims to be the place where chimichangas were invented. Whether or not that is true, the city sure has some good ones, including these crisp mini-chimi appetizers, which you can get filled with shredded beef or chicken."
Michael Stern


An Oaxacan treat, smoked pasilla peppers are kept in a big jar at the back of the dining room. They arrive in their perfumy liquid, and will add a rich rich, leathery flavor to whatever they touch.
"An Oaxacan treat, smoked pasilla peppers are kept in a big jar at the back of the dining room. They arrive in their perfumy liquid, and will add a rich rich, leathery flavor to whatever they touch."
Michael Stern


Fresh from the griddle, these homemade flour tortillas are among the best we've had!
"Fresh from the griddle, these homemade flour tortillas are among the best we've had!"
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch


We fell into a trance watching hundreds of tortillas being made right before our eyes!
"We fell into a trance watching hundreds of tortillas being made right before our eyes! "
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch


When I asked the waitress for a suggestion, she recommended the machaca de tres chiles con huevo. This excellent dish features shredded beef, green chiles, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and poblano chiles, mixed into scrambled eggs.
"When I asked the waitress for a suggestion, she recommended the machaca de tres chiles con huevo. This excellent dish features shredded beef, green chiles, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and poblano chiles, mixed into scrambled eggs."
Cliff Strutz


Best known as a hangover cure and usually only served on weekends, Teresa'a has menudo available everyday!
"Best known as a hangover cure and usually only served on weekends, Teresa'a has menudo available everyday!"
Cliff Strutz


At Teresa's, homemade lemonade and horchata are served from large glass barrels.
"At Teresa's, homemade lemonade and horchata are served from large glass barrels."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch


Homemade corn tortillas are the perfect way to sop up any remaining sauces.
"Homemade corn tortillas are the perfect way to sop up any remaining sauces."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch


Teresa's dense guacamole is fine to scoop up with regular tortilla chips, even better when gathered with Sonoran cheese crisps.
"Teresa's dense guacamole is fine to scoop up with regular tortilla chips, even better when gathered with Sonoran cheese crisps."
Michael Stern


Each table has a unique mosaic underneath glass.
"Each table has a unique mosaic underneath glass."
Cliff Strutz


The mosaic theme is everwhere at Teresa's, including on this back bar behind which the tortillas are made.
"The mosaic theme is everwhere at Teresa's, including on this back bar behind which the tortillas are made."
Michael Stern


It's not my habit to take pictures of urinals, but I couldn't resist reporting on this one in Teresa's men's room. I have never seen one placed so low on the wall.
"It's not my habit to take pictures of urinals, but I couldn't resist reporting on this one in Teresa's men's room. I have never seen one placed so low on the wall."
Michael Stern


Although artfully done, it is easy to miss this small sign for Teresa's Mosaic Cafe!
"Although artfully done, it is easy to miss this small sign for Teresa's Mosaic Cafe!"
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch


Hidden behind a McDonald's, Teresa's unassuming storefront cannot prepare you for the spectacular food within!
"Hidden behind a McDonald's, Teresa's unassuming storefront cannot prepare you for the spectacular food within!"
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch


Despite the GPS taking us to the right address, Teresa's is a bit tricky to access. Even this sign is hard to see unless you are looking for it.
"Despite the GPS taking us to the right address, Teresa's is a bit tricky to access. Even this sign is hard to see unless you are looking for it."
Michael Stern



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