El Güero Canelo Restaurant

Reviews

• AL

  Anthony Lewis

  1 day ago
  3.0
  You know they talk about "Life's little mysteries"? Well for me, one of those mysteries is why do people feel like this is one of the best, if not THE best Sonoran Hot Dog in Tucson. It is not, and it's not even close. I moved to Tucson from NYC back in the Spring (and I am not comparing it to a NYC pushcart frank, as they are two totally different things). Prior to moving here, I've been here numerous times since 2018. And I've had many SHD, from EGC, to BKs, to numerous carts and trucks in the city. This is my honest assessment. I can get dogs from four random places...the cart on 36th and Park, the one on Park and Irvington, the spot on Alvernon between Grant and Speedway, the Rancheros meat market on Speedway near Pantano, and they are ALL better than EGCs hot dog. By far. This is not to say that EGC does not serve good food. I really like their tacos and burritos. But their "bread and butter" is wayyyy lacking. I wish I could put my finger on it. I do know that their (assumingly) steamed buns have this "microwaved" consistency to them once you get them home. I dunno...maybe the hot dog itself is substandard, bring the rest of the ingredients down with it? I just know that it is not the Gold Standard people will have you believe it is. You can get a better SHD almost anywhere than here.
• MS

  Maya Storm

  2 days ago
  5.0
  Fantastic food and service. The salsa bar is unmatched this is by far one of the best Mexican restaurants in Tucson!
• PW

  Philip Wayne

  2 days ago
  5.0
  The food from El Guero Canelo is consistently delicious. The service is consistently as fast as possible, helpful and friendly. I have never been disappointed. Thank you, El Guero Canelo, for remaining a consistently great dining experience! 👍🏻
• NA

  Nancy Arenas

  Oct 8, 2025
  5.0
  Taco Tuesday. $1.99 chicken or beef tacos. Comes with Salsa, guacamole and limes. We like to order beans to go with our tacos. 4 tacos and 1/2 pint of beans for under $10. Can't beat that! Everything was yummy. (I wish they would add cheese to the tacos and beans).
• JW

  John Williams

  Oct 6, 2025
  2.0
  I love this place. My only complaint is yesterday, I came in to order a burrito, a big order or refried beans, two drinks, and a small bag of chips! My order came out to $31 dollars! I realize that inflation is hurting us all, but to price gouge $31 for Mexican food that I can get from a food truck; just as cheap is ridiculous! I tip’d the staff $10 just because they do their best.