Eat

El Molinito

A local favorite with great Mexican food, has been in Tucson for at least 20 years and has great service. Known for their frozen margaritas. Try their beans and carne asada tacos on a soft flour tortilla. Three other branches are on Ina Road, Pantano Road, and Oracle Road.

Address: 5380 W 22nd St
Getting there: by Craycroft
Hours: Sun 9AM-9PM, Mon-Thu 10AM-9PM, Fri Sat 10AM-10PM
Website: el-molinito.com (opens in a new tab)

Directions Suggest a nearby place

Listing from Wikivoyage: Tucson, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.

Close by

Buy
Park Place
The mall is anchored by Dillard's, Macy's, and Old Navy. It also has a Cinemark movie theater.
Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 11AM-6PM
Drink
Kon Tiki
A Polynesian-themed bar with fruity, Cruzan-laden concoctions that's been in Tucson since 1963. Don't mind the snake behind the bar, the servers are nice and there is no cover. A reasonable place to drink, as $10 can get you feeling quite good. The Scorpion here is a must--but it is illegal to drink one by yourself, so be sure to arrange for a designated driver. Weekends can be very busy.
Mon-Thu 11AM-1AM, Fri-Sat 10AM-2AM, Sun 10AM-midnight$4.50-7.50
Eat
Char's Thai Restaurant
It's not always easy to find good Asian restaurants in the desert, but this hole in the wall has to be near the top of anyone's list of favorites. Owned and operated by former residents of Bangkok, the restaurant has a huge selection of tasty curries and noodle dishes. The lunch specials are a great value; takeout available.
Mon-Fri 11AM-3PM, 5-9PM; Sat Sun 5-9PM
Buy
Summit Hut
Speedway Store
Offers great gear and resources for getting outdoors around Tucson. A very local shop with more than 30 years of experience. Go in and ask questions, these guys will take the time to help you out.
Mon-Fri 9AM-8PM, Sat 9AM-6:30PM, Sun 9AM-5PM