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El Charro Café

Opened in 1922, El Charro is the oldest continuously-operated, family-owned Mexican restaurant in the United States. The food is classic Southwestern, with more Sonoran influences than many Tucson restaurants.

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Address: 311 N Court Ave
Hours: Daily 10AM-9PM
Website: elcharrocafe.com (opens in a new tab)

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