Mi Nidito

1813 South 4th Ave., Tucson, AZ - (520) 622-5081

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Meals are rolled out from the kitchen on carts, which makes a lot of sense when you see how huge so many of the dishes are. Each chimichanga is a cylinder the size of a yule log. The "President’s Plate" is a bean tostada, a birria taco, a chili relleno, a chicken enchilada, and a beef tamale. We are particularly fond of the chicken topopo salad.

93% Approval Rating (16 votes)

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Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip

cheese crisp	chimichanga
topopo salad

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" Mi Nidito used to be just one of many streetcorner taquerias in the Mexican neighborhood of South Tucson. Somehow, it became better known than the others, and it has become the place where celebrities from pop culture and politics like to come and be photographed. ..." [Read More]

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1813 South 4th Ave., Tucson, AZ
(520) 622-5081

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	Yes
Alcohol Served:	Yes
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"The term "Mexican pizza" does not do justice to the delicacy of a good cheese crisp. This one is decorated with lines of excellent guacamole."
Michael Stern

""Mi Nidito" means "my little nest"; the interior is a festival of vivid Mexican decoration."
Michael Stern

"A rare sight: the front of Mi Nidito without a line of people waiting to get in."
Michael Stern

"The mountainous topopo salads of Tucson long predated recent high-end trends towards "vertical food.""
Michael Stern