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Name: Crossroads
Address: 2602 S 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85713
Telephone: (520) 624-0395
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.71

Crossroads

2602 S 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85713

(520) 624-0395
Store is closed

Crossroads Menu

Tostadas

Red Chile

Bean

Carne Seca

Red Chile

Bean

Carne Seca
Enchiladas

Cheese Chicken or Ground Beef

Carne Seca, Carne Asada or Shredded Beef

Bean or Sour Cream

Shrimp

Flat

Shredded Beef or Chicken

Cheese Chicken or Ground Beef

Carne Seca, Carne Asada or Shredded Beef

Bean or Sour Cream

Shrimp

Flat

Shredded Beef or Chicken
Tortas

Chicken or Birria

Carne Asada or Chredded Beef

Chicken or Birria

Carne Asada or Chredded Beef
Burritos

Green Chili or Red Chili

Bean and Cheese

Ground Beef, Shredded Beef or Chicken

Carne Seca, Birria, Carne Asada or Barbacoa

Caramelo

Green Chili or Red Chili

Bean and Cheese

Ground Beef, Shredded Beef or Chicken

Carne Seca, Birria, Carne Asada or Barbacoa

Caramelo
Chimichagas

Chicken, Green Chili or Red Chili

Ground Beef, or Chredded Beef

Barbacoa, Or Carne Asada

Bean and Cheese

Chicken, Green Chili or Red Chili

Ground Beef, or Chredded Beef

Barbacoa, Or Carne Asada

Bean and Cheese

Healthy Meal suggestions for Crossroads

Tostadas

Red Chile [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bean [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carne Seca [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Red Chile [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bean [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carne Seca [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Enchiladas

Cheese Chicken or Ground Beef [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carne Seca, Carne Asada or Shredded Beef [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bean or Sour Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Flat [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shredded Beef or Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheese Chicken or Ground Beef [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carne Seca, Carne Asada or Shredded Beef [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bean or Sour Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Flat [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shredded Beef or Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Tortas

Chicken or Birria [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carne Asada or Chredded Beef [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken or Birria [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carne Asada or Chredded Beef [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Burritos

Green Chili or Red Chili [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bean and Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ground Beef, Shredded Beef or Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carne Seca, Birria, Carne Asada or Barbacoa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caramelo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Green Chili or Red Chili [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bean and Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ground Beef, Shredded Beef or Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carne Seca, Birria, Carne Asada or Barbacoa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caramelo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Chimichagas

Chicken, Green Chili or Red Chili [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ground Beef, or Chredded Beef [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Barbacoa, Or Carne Asada [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bean and Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken, Green Chili or Red Chili [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ground Beef, or Chredded Beef [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Barbacoa, Or Carne Asada [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bean and Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Andy J.

Food was good, service was not.
(3)
Erica M.

SOO good! The service and the food! The only thing I would recommend in NOT getting is the tortilla soup...it was gross! Its also not the BEST neighborhood so I wouldn't hang out in the parking lot or walk their alone at night or anything. I would def come here again great Mexican food!
(5)
Rachel S.

What stays with me is the great service. We walked in witha baby and a screaming two year old, and the hostess only gave him sympathy and a basket of chips. Really, the music was so loud not too many people could hear him screaming. Our waitress was equally kind and efficient. We had considered leaving because our our child's atrocious behavior, but were convinced to stay. The food was another story....there was just absolutely nothing at all memorable about it. Shredded beef chimi, ok, kind of dry. Relleno, completely totally average. Bens, average. Rice, average.I was interested in a beef taco or enchilada, but only ground beef is offered, and shredded is so much better. A couple near us were sucking down margaritas. They looked pretty good, and another table near us got camarones al mojo de ajo. It smelled incredibly good, and the couple were devouring it happily. I don't think I would bother going back there since it is far from my house, but they get 3 stars for the awesome service.
(3)
Robert V.

Excellent, fresh ,food, authentic. You will like it here!
(4)
Wesley B.

Our service was excellent, as the waitress was quick with our refills. The food comes quickly so any appetizer just gets in the way. Stick to the chips and salsa. You get a lot of food but peripherals like sour cream and guacamole are extra. Pepsi products are what they have on the fountain. Coke is available but served in glass bottles so they aren't free to refill.
(4)
Tara S.

I cannot give a complete review because I never had an opportunity to order. My husband and I decided to go here on his lunch break. We often go to Michas or Rigos which are nearby but thought we would give this place a try. I had heard that the seafood is good here. Anyway, we walked in and were told to sit anywhere. The place had very few customers. We chose a booth and sat down. The booth was very narrow, very rigid...extremely uncomfortable. This led me to believe the food must be wonderful. The waitress approached us to take our drink orders. I ordered a diet coke. Before we received our drink orders, we were brought chips and salsa. The chips and salsa were not good. We were then brought our drink orders. I received a diet coke in a bottle. Does this place not have a soda machine? The restaurant was also very hot. Anyway, we then waited and waited for our waitress to come back and take our order. We closed our menus and put them in a pile. Our waitress looked over at us, then went back to stocking Styrofoam trays. We decided this probably wasn't a good sign. We got up, asked our waitress to pay for the diet coke and told her we didn't have time to wait for her to decide to come take our order. She didn't really care. She just said "OK, two dollars". No apologies and no effort to get us to stay. No wonder there were no customers here. We headed across the street to Rigos and ate their buffet. The staff there is very friendly and efficient and the food is good. I am sorry to say I will never have the "pleasure" of trying Crossroads. The attitude and lack of work enthusiasm, etc persuaded me to stick with what I know.
(1)
James A.

Authentic Mexican food just down the street from the tourist trap Mexican place that Clinton went to - People here are always nice, the food is great, the salsa fresh and spicy. Great Carne Seca and Seafood. Love Crossroads!!
(5)
v b.

Oh mommie the enchilada sauce is so freakin' good! I wonder if they sell it by the quart....I have been here mostly for lunch and the lunch specials are large portions, I usually have leftovers for later, yummy! Service is great and friendly/genuine.
(5)
Pepper G.

Went for lunch on 5-22-12. We were offered to either order from the buffet or the menu. We decided to give the buffet a look. It was located in a side room which was extremely hot and stifling. I noticed while looking over the selection of food that named plates describing the food were all mixed up, i.e.: a vegetable dish where bean burritos were supposed to be and so on. Personally, I didn't want to take a chance on how long the food was sitting there, in the heat of the room, so we opted for the menu. My friend ordered the Huevos Rancheros and I ordered a bean and cheese burrito. Food came out in a timely manner, although service was a tad slow in the beginning; It took awhile before our waitress took our order. The restaurant was not busy at all. On a plus, lunch was outstanding, one of the best bean and cheese burritos in a long time...so yummy!! Salsa and chips were tasty as well. In addition, my friend enjoyed her dish as well, because there was nothing leftover!! I will be back.
(4)
Robert C.

Most authentic Mexican restaurant I've eaten at in a long time. I read the reviews here on Yelp and decided to give it a try, I wasn't disappointed. I went at happy hour and had a couple $1 Margaritas. The chips were a bit on the thick side, I prefer them thin but the salsa was very good and very hot. I found myself eating the chips without salsa to put out the fire. For an appetizer I had the seafood cocktail, I ordered the small and received what I thought was a large. My entree was Shrimp Enchiladas with red chili. I ordered them ala carte as the chips an salsa and the seafood cocktail was a bit filling. The red chili should have come with a warning and a disclaimer. This stuff was the real deal hot, not your Americanized Tex-Mex fare. I was feeling the burn for 2 days after eating this meal but it sure was good! I didn't notice anyone humping the wall outside but maybe I was there on an off night.
(4)
Brian H.

Cheap, tasty, authentic Sonoran-style Mexican food. Gritty ambiance, dicey neighborhood, and little-to-no wait (as opposed to the ridiculous and overrated Mi Nidito down the street) serve only to enhance the experience. One of the more reliable places in town. Cheap margaritas, great soups, and flavorful tortillas. Service is sweet and if you want to ship food to a loved one, they will freeze it for you in advance.
(4)
Barbara G.

I have been coming to Crossroads for about 10 years. The food is excellent, the servers and hosts very friendly. This is a great place to eat in South Tucson.
(5)
Heidi H.

This was my first time here. I was driving by & saw their buffet banner. I was surprised that the trays of food were empty & it didn't look like they had someone keeping an eye on them. Though the food looked like it had been their awhile & wasn't hot but warm, the taste was authentic. If I come again, I would order off the menu instead.
(2)
Michael C.

We attended this years Salsa and Tequila challenge and was introduced to Crossroads. The owner and her family were pleasant and happy to be at the event. I was incredibly impressed with the Tomatillo Salsa. I believe it even won an award. I knew I had to get to their restaurant. The owner has an incredible smile and has great eye contact. We arrived for lunch yesterday. Its a hike from Oro Valley but truly worth the drive. Upon entering the restaurant I knew it was going to be special. The atmosphere is pleasant, laid back and happy. We decided on the lunch buffet. Its been what I have been looking for in Tucson since I moved here almost two years ago. The food is a great big hug of comfort. This food is made with love. Its not pretentious. There is no one showing off knife skills. Its not trendy. I can just picture someones grandmother cooking in the kitchen. There is no shortage of good mexican food in Tucson. However, what is missing in my opinion is originality. The food may taste different at various restaurants but it all looks the same. The food at Crossroads was about achieving flavor. I really felt like I was at grandmothers for sunday supper. Its comfort food at its best. This is not your restaurant if you are looking for how food is suppose to look. This is a restaurant about how good the food tastes. I wish this was in my neighborhood. We will go back and bring family and friends. Its the kind of restaurant you want to promote. We are losing a lot of home cooking restaurants. This restaurant has been around over 80 years. Give it a try. Bring someone you love and share the comfort.
(5)
Adam F.

"You won't leave on an empty stomach" "We guarantee the best Mexican cuisine-north of south of the Arizona border" Reading this from their website, my expectations went through the roof. Crossroads is located on 4th Ave near 36th Street. It is literally next to the Greyhound Park. The restaurant can serve large groups of people but parking is fairly limited; few spots in the front and slightly more but narrow spots in the back. Crossroads doesn't want customers waiting long before being seated; a good sign of what is to come. Service is highly commendable. Every employee in the front of the house is smiling, making jokes, and most importantly taking care of their customers. Drinks refilled at the right moments, chips brought out when running low, and fresh salsa replaced when the bowls are about empty. This definitely adds to the experience at Crossroads. And now for the part you've been reading for, the food. I'll just go through the online thesaurus to describe the various foods I've tried at Crossroads: 1. Chips and salsa: flavorful 2. Beans and rice: yummy 3. Potato tacos: piquant 4. Huevos Rancheros: luscious 5. Nopalitos: savory 6. Guacamole: heavenly If you are wondering about the portions, it was very plentiful. They are definitely worth the price paid for an awesome meal. Also, breakfast is served all day. I'm deciding to give this place 5 starts because I believe this is the best Mexican restaurant along historic 4th Avenue. I don't know about it being the best all-time (technically speaking north and south of any border is the entire world), but Crossroads is a place to go for authentic Sonoran Mexican food.
(5)
Monica E.

You ready for heart-thumping, ear piercing, holiday-inspired, Latin-fusion Christmas music to go with your Sunday brunch? Step right in. Good. God. That was a first. Usually the live DJ might be spinning a mix of what generally sounds like mariachi, modern banda, tejano and norteÃ±o. But, no, not today. We were listening to what sounded like a pimped out version of "Holly Jolly Christmas" with several more trumpets than necessary. But I so enjoy this place. I have been a patron of Crossroads since I was, well, a college student. The prices are beyond reasonable and you get a nice sampling of food. Be forewarned: the parking lot seems like it was built before vehicles were made to carry 15 people at once. It's a great place for families, and families will frequent in large numbers. So will tourists, probably because it's can so easily be described kitsch. The interior decorating is bright and busy. You'll even find booth seats made out of what appears to be part of reused, antique wagon wheels. I would say the buffet is the best way to go -- but take note and call in advance. Word was that the buffet ended at 2 p.m., but it had ended well before noon on this particular visit. The breakfast buffet has a mix of standard Mexican and American fare. You'll find scrambled eggs, chilaquiles, bacon, sausage, refried beans, tortillas, a salsa station, fruits and a sample of other offerings. For lunch, they serve the likes of salad, tacos, chimichangas, tortas and will usually have a couple of soups, including menudo. I'll call it: It's a tourist trap. It's true! There are a number of Mexican and Mexico-inspired restaurants in Tucson of the same rate that fare much better than Crossroads; restaurants whose food is fresher and comes with more flavor, including Mosaic Cafe, Mi Nidito and *some* Mariscos Chihuahua locations. But I imagine I will always return to Crossroads.
(3)
Doreen R.

Food was wonderful! Service was top notch. We went there because we had a living social discount. We will most certainly go back! I can't believe I'm a native tucsonian who loves Mexican food and I've never been there. Best place I've been in awhile! Try it!
(5)
Susan W.

Kids love to come and get the enchiladas , Sonoran hot dogs. Love stopping in here on our way into Tucson.
(5)
O S.

Hands down best Mexican food in Tucson. Try the carne seca burro enchilada style. Also their shrimp gismo is amazing. Campechana is top notch
(4)
Bianca B.

Saved my life! Only place with menudo(red or white) I could find at 10pm on a Saturday. It was delicious and waitress was nice, fast and checked up on us frequently. My go to when I need to fix my hangover!
(5)
Amanda B.

Ehh... Just okay. The food was pretty good but the service was soooooooo slow. Typical sonoran mexican food. Very casual atmosphere. Staff was nice, but again, slow. Had the cheese crisp and some fish tacos. They were good, nothing memorable. The chips and salsa was pretty good though. There are a lot of options for Mexican in this area. It may be awhile before I come back.
(3)
Danny B.

This is the type of Mexican food I have been waiting to find in Tucson. The carne seca plate was perfect. The chicken enchiladas came out great too. They had $5 margarita specials and the service was extremly quikc.
(4)
Mrs. Rittenhous e.

BAIT AND SWITCH FRAUD ALERT Crossroads restaurant would not honor their Livingsocial voucher for the buffet. The manager was hiding in the back and would not come out. The voucher does have exclusions; but, the buffet is not one of them and there is no signage citing this exclusion in the restaurant. UNACCEPTABLE We decided to purchase the voucher because we had not tried Crossroads before. We thought that if the food was not that great then it would be okay because it wouldn't hurt the wallet as much as if were paying the full price. Their food does not taste good at all. They recieved our money that they would not have if it were not for THEIR FRAUDULENT AD. GOOD TRICK ON YOUR CUSTOMERS, CROSSROADS! The buffet itself is in a very dark room and it is difficult to see exactly what you are putting on your plate. The tortillas are either falling apart or stuck together and the serving spoons are very sticky. Rigo's across the street is much better and I believe it is less expensive. One star to the apologetic waitstaff.
(1)
Leah B.

An authentic casual setting located not too far from the airport / South Tucson. After picking my husband up at the airport, we yelped to find somewhere new in an area of town we typically don't go. I read happy hour went until 7, but when we sat down at 6:30, the server said it ended at 6- oh well, the margs were only $5. I had a prickly pear margarita which was good, but preferred the one my husband ordered (1800 Cadillac with a spicy rim). We were severed complimentary chips and salsa which were very good. I ordered the 3 chicken enchiladas ($6.99- see picture), not the order with beans and rice. They were exactly what I expected, good, not great, but hit the spot. My husband ordered the carne aseca plate, which he also said was good. The service was good, however, please note you have to go to the hostess stand to get your bill and pay (we waited awhile in our booth until we realized this :) At the end of the day, its a fine authentic Mexican restaurant in South Tucson, but I am still searching for my favorite...with a list to come!
(3)
Herb H.

Always excellent. Prices are reasonable. Service is sometimes a little slow when they are busy but not extreme. Food is always good. The servers are always pleasent. It is definitely worth the stop.
(5)
William B.

I've always been quite pleased with this place. I haven't been in a while, a few years, when I came for the buffet with co-workers. This time around I visited around 1 for lunch with my dad, and were the only customers in here. The lunch specials were what we both ordered, I had the red chili chimichanga, and he had the cheese enchiladas. They come with fresh beans and rice. And with chips and slightly hot salsa, it was a delicious meal. I found the red chili nearly perfect and finished it off. My dad was full and didn't get through all of the enchiladas, so it's quite filling. Good service, tasty. Prices seem slightly high but you're getting seafood here and good food. Lots of fun looking drink specials too.
(4)
Charlene T.

The hubby and I bought a Living Social for this place with the intention of using it during one of his lunch hours since he works nearby. We went to use it on a Tuesday afternoon, and to my surprise the place was only half full considering it was right at noon. It took awhile to get seated and even longer to get our order in. We briefly considered the buffet until we noticed a handwritten sign near the buffet that said no coupons with buffet. I figured they would consider our Living Social voucher a coupon so we went with the menu. The waitress pointed out the lunch special sign indicating the daily lunch specials for $5.99. That seemed like an excellent deal so I went with the green chile chimi and my husband chose another chimi off the regular menu. The food was very good, I especially liked the rice and beans. The green chile was very mild compared to what I am used to as a native New Mexican, but that's pretty typical here in Tucson. My husband enjoyed his chimi as well. The portions were large enough that we needed boxes for the leftovers. We wanted to order some sopapillas but our waitress was not around after dropping off our food which meant our glasses were never refilled either. Finally we flagged her down, but by that point we were already late so we asked for the sopapillas to go, a box, and our check. Once at the register to pay, the cashier told us that they were having issues with their credit card machine after she ran our card so no receipt could be given. It's a good thing I had some cash on hand to leave a tip for our slow server because I certainly didn't feel comfortable with indicating an amount to the cashier without the ability to sign or get a receipt. Once I got home I was bummed to open my to go container of sopapillas and find they were cinnamon sugar with syrup instead of honey. I wish the menu would have indicated that they came this way so I could've requested they be plain with either a honey or caramel dip. Overall, the food and value were great, but it's the super slow mediocre service which will make a return visit unlikely. An hour and 40 minutes for lunch is just unacceptable and the reason why I can only give this place two stars.
(2)
Brett K.

It's decent. The fajitas are tasty, but seemed pre-made. Probably a little too pricey for the product.
(3)
Austin S.

Uf. We came here with a Living Social, and had decent expectations after reading the reviews. The decor was busy and dusty and the restaurant had some odd mariachi singers going table to table, which mashed up with the music on the loudspeaker made for a terrifying tone-deaf experience. Anyway, we had our order taken promptly by a cheery waiter and our food came out quickly. I ordered a carne asada burrito and my wife had cheese enchiladas. They brought her the wrong order of enchiladas but quickly rectified that by bringing another enchilada and promising there would not be an extra charge. Unfortunately the food was lukewarm and mediocre. With all the awesome food in Tucson, I'm confused as to why this place still exists. The other reviews about less-than-fresh ingredients are sadly correct. While we appreciated the service, then food just doesn't merit a return visit.
(3)
Val J.

Courtyard recommended this restaurant. I am glad they did. Chips and salsa were great and the dinner was very good with a fair price. Service was friendly and speedy. Margaritas were moderately priced with a slight bit less tequila than I desired but overall I would commend this establish.
(4)
Gerg P.

2nd time here, First time was amazing. Nachos with mole! This time, notso.....Cheese was out of the "can type"...not good....Happy hour marg good, company was awesome, thank you Munky, Mole good as usual, service good, chips were so-so. Other dinners are good, don't be misled by other poster of bait-n-switch customer, just another dummy who can't read or ask a question beforehand.....will come here again over Teresa's Mosaic Cafe. Don't be scared by location, it's not Compton/Los Angeles.
(4)
Trudi And Rick H.

We were hoping for much more and maybe hit this place on a bad day... However, we believe that good restaurants don't have bad days. The waitress was as surly as they come and not helpful in the least. We ordered the chile relleno and the fish tacos. The chili relleno was flaccid, tasteless and served cool in an egg batter only...no crispness here. The fish tacos arrived and I could smell them coming... one look at them and I told my wife, "canned fish". Based on the texture, smell and taste, the fish was either canned or old. Extremely disappointing. On the plus side, the beer was ultra cold and their salsa is very picante and flavorful. We also liked the refried beans. We won't return here anytime soon.
(3)
Eric S.

Dirty tables. Have to ask twice to get them cleaned off for you. Very inattentive waitress. below-par food. Lots of better options in the area
(1)
Shay H.

The food is fantastic but the service was crappy. Our server was new. Very slow. We waited almost two hours for one dish and a man kept walking around asking us to buy flowers. However at the end the manager came out and apologized for the service and gave us a discount. The food was all delicious and the surroundings were very festive. The bathroom was freezing cold and did not lock. The toilet paper had to be thrown into the trash. But altogether I would recommend eating here.
(3)
Gina A.

This place was so much fun!!! Seemed like very authentic Mexican food, with many choices on the menu. They gave us a huge bowl of yummy chips to start and some really great salsa. We had delicious prickly pear margaritas for only $4.99!!! The help was so nice and we were lucky enough to come during a time when they had live Mexican music! So much fun!
(4)
Debby R.

Hubby & I stopped in for an early dinner & shared the bacon wrapped shrimp chili rellenos !! and some carne tacos !!!!!!! OMGosh !! The chilies were the best thing we have EVER had! Full of shrimp and topped with cheese! Portions were large, Beer was cold, margarita was LARGE and tasty AND $8.00 with very little booze. Oh well! The service - well . . . We had a male server (did not get a name) who we had to flag down to take our order, to bring us tortillas, almost had to through something at him to get another round of drinks and ALMOST walked on the check because he was sitting talking to other employees!!!! The bright spot in service was Genesis!!! I think she was a " Helper" she brought more chips & salsa (WITHOUT asking!) checked with us to see if we were doing ok, cleared our plates AND finally got our server off his butt to bring us our check!!! We tipped her $5.00 (I hope she kept it!!) For the food we would go back and hopefully get a different server
(4)
Eric B.

Amazing salsa--although it is objectively spicy so take heed if you're sensitive to that. I happen to love it and would gladly drink their salsa as a nutritional supplement every morning. The chile rellenos are pretty good, as are the enchiladas. They have a lot of different soups that are all stellar. The service can be a little hit or miss, but more often than not, it's solid.
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Bethany E.

The other Yelpers are right about this one: AMAZING salsa, and slow-as-molasses service. Very warm, casual atmosphere. I always go for the lunch buffet. $9.99 gets you unlimited buffet access and a beverage. Among other things, the buffet boasts some of the BEST menudo and calabacitas in town. The enchiladas on the buffet are kind of "meh," but everything else more than makes up for it. You can make your own tacos, or use tortillas. They also have salad, fruit, and jello on the buffet, as well as their scrumptious salsa and chips. If you find yourself hungover and needing authentic, affordable and bountiful Mexican food... look no further than Crossroads! A Tucson gem.
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Mikal M.

My wife and I and some friends do a thing where we try a local restaurant once a month, and we picked Crossroads back in February; we've been three other times since! The food here is absolutely the BEST AUTHENTIC mexican food you will EVER find, this side of the border! My wife ALWAYS has the cheese enchiladas which are KILLER, and I have the chicken tacos, rice and beans, and a "small" bowl of Menudo. I put small in quotes because I couldn't even finish it. I had to take the rest home. I'd hate to see the large bowl! This menudo is the best I have EVER eaten! The food is consistently outstanding. The service? Slow. I always have to get up to find our server to get the check and ask for refills on drinks, but the food keeps us going back. Better service would've gotten Crossroads five stars instead of 4.
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Joaquin N.

I'm so glad that my wife mentioned this delightful little restaurant. The ambiance of the dining room is traditionally Mexican with natural tones and murals on the walls. The background music was tejano and fit the theme nicely. My family and I stopped by during their daily breakfast/lunch buffet ($9.50/person including drink) and were not disappointed. The house enchiladas were slightly spicy and fresh, and just the right amount of cheese. The sides were of course Spanish rice and refried beans, both of which were perfectly seasoned and fresh. Our waitstaff was friendly and attentive, especially with our young children. I highly recommend stopping by, for value and excellent Mexican food.
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Mark C.

While visiting in town, this was recommended by a friend. I found the steak tacos to be very tasteful. The steak Fajita plate was a good portion for $9.99, but did not have any sauce on it, so it was bit medium of the road (but still good). it gets four stars, because I found my self returning twice in one week. The price, Atmosphere, great service, and the quality of the meal, won me over. When I visit in town, I will be back to try some other dishes.
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Thom G.

I have been going to this little restaurant (located across from the Greyhound Racing Park in South Tucson) for several years. It is a quaint little place right on the corner of 36th and 4th, there is parking in front and on side and rear of the corner building. There were 6 in out group (7/7/2013). I had the Chicken Salad, it was a very good and very filling plate. All the other dishes looked great and everyone was well satisfied. The traditional salsa and chips is served before your order is placed. They do have 2 varieties of salsa - HOT and MILD, they do bring out the HOT first and you have to request the gringo MILD if you want it -- that's my limit anymore - my HOT SALSA days are over!!! The decor is old Mexican style and the wall murals are Aztec and western. Great little place, will continue this one on our schedule!!
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Thomas M.

We had a terrible experience tonight so I have to update my review. We ordered a cheese tostada as an appetizer and beef tacos for our mains. The tostada arrived as expected. About 5 minutes into enjoying our appetizer, the waitress brought out our tacos, apologizing since they had been sitting and she didn't want them to get soggy. Unfortunately they tacos were cold by that point, but we began eating them anyway as our waitress never checked on us after dropping off the food. I had already eaten on e of my beef tacos when my dining partner noticed the beef was raw. I opened my second beef taco and it was definitely very pink and raw. I can handle cold tacos, but raw hamburger isn't safe. The waitress finally came to check on us about 20 minutes later and I notified her of the problem. She returned with the owner or manager or something - who was extremely apologetic and nice - and they ended up removing the beef tacos from the bill, but we won't be returning to crossroads again. Wishing I had taken a photo to post on here but unfortunately did not think of it at the time.
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The Funk F.

Possibly the best salsa in the southwest. Also, bacon-wrapped shrimp relleno? YES. YES. AND YES. ARE YOU KIDDING??? YES!!!! Whoever invented this menu item, give him the Nobel Prize for Mexican food! What a genius!!!! I recently traveled all through New Mexico, SW Texas, and Arizona, and I stopped for Mexican food in just about every town along the way. Of all the places I went, this one -- FAR AND AWAY -- had THE BEST chips and salsa. I could have made a meal on them. Perfectly picante. Though this restaurant is in the midst of Mexican-food heaven in Tucson (Mi Nidito's being another legendary restaurant just down the street), I would return to this restaurant to have the shrimp-wrapped relleno, which you can order a la carte and add to any meal! Their margarita is passable. The ambiance is more or less what you might expect for a local-run, sit-down Mexican restaurant. I knock off a start because the service was pretty slow. Friendly, but slow. It took me about an hour to get my food. I have some sympathy because I ordered the relleno a la carte, but an hour to prepare a meal for a table of one is far too much, I don't care if you ordered the whole menu.
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Tina R.

Found this place during a recent trip to Tucson. It got 5 stars according to the Google map app so thought I would give it a try. Service was attentive and friendlly. They were able to seat our large party very quickly. The food took quite a while to arrive and was somewhat bland. I had pork tamales which were ok but just didn't have much pizzazz. Chips were good. The prickly pear margarita was very tasty! Live music was good but waaaaay too loud for for the space (skip the trumpet player.). Nice people just not the experience I was hoping for.
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Jody P.

Went here for an early dinner. As other yelpers have noted the salsa here is insanely good. Had combo 5 which was good but nothing special but I also ordered the shrimp relleno which was ridiculously good. I would go back just for that. Cool authentic atmosphere and easy to get to. Service wasn't that slow. I would absolutely go back. Solid 4 stars.
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Pauline S.

This is THE place to go for authentic Mexican food. The mango margaritas are the bomb!! Not sweet and fruffy in a small glass. They put a smile in your face in the first sip. Try the appetizer guacamole you get a huge serving of fresh guacamole with house made chips and salsa that's amazing! We had the fajita, Carne Asada tacos and chili relleno and they were all great. Go to Crossroads you will not be disappointed!
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F S.

Carne asada anything is good here .Everything is also very good.Come by the Southside get a taste for whats real.
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CT B.

Two stars for the cute waitstaff and spicy salsa. No stars for the drinks, overpriced entrees, or ambiance. Seriously, I'm beginning to wonder where these positive review are coming from--Family members? Friends of the owners? People with no concept of good Mexican food? To call this authentic Sonoran is an insult to the entire state of Sonora. Trust me, I've travelled extensively in Mexico and Honey, this ain't authentic anything. Maybe there's a secret non-gringo menu we weren't told about? We went there expecting to eat some amazing shrimp fajitas (as seen in another review), which were also recommended by the waitress. Needless to say, this didn't happen. What we got was a not-so-sizzling (why the oven mit?) mountain of slimy bell peppers and onions with a few small shrimp mixed in. There were literally 5-6 scrawny shrimp in this $14.99 dish! We had another shrimp dish--mojo de ajo--and it was gross. There was so much "butter" (read margarine) on my plate that the fries (not good in a mealy, freezer-burnt sort of way) and rice (also not good) were drenched in oil and inedible. The shrimp were obviously of the frozen variety and tasted "fishy". Fresh seafood doesn't taste fishy. If you do decide to take a chance on this place, go during the week for happy hour when margaritas and beer are only $.99 each (this must be the "affordability" everyone mentions in their reviews, haha). Don't be a fool like me and pay $5 for a watered-down margarita on a Sunday. And certainly don't go for the food.
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Chasity J.

Absolutely delicious! One of the best house margs I've had! We took our 2 toddlers on a Saturday night and felt like we got right in- many families. Good chips-thick. Authentic salsa. Service was a bit slow but the food was good enough to make up for the pace. We'll likely eat here again :)
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Lisa S.

Do not go here. Service is non-existent. I had a prickly pear margarita that was crap. The barbacoa was like dog food. The only good thing I can say about this place was that once we were finally able to order, the food came out quickly. However, our drinks sat empty for 30 minutes, and our waitress disappeared. Will not return.
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Nancey S.

YES YES YES! The salsa was A Wwesome! The staff is super friendly and very attentive. The food over all was good. I'd definitely go back agin to eat that Salsa with chips mmm!
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Randal H.

Their service is SUPER slow and be prepared to ask for things, ie. Tortillas, drink menu, chips n salsa, etc. Their food wasn't anything amazing...I wouldn't recommend them. There are a ton of other mexican restaurants in the area.
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Vandana M.

Searching for Mexican food somewhere kinda near the airport led us to Crossroads -- thanks again, Yelpers! Great divey spot with really good food and margaritas. Major bonus for the vegetarian options and spicy salsa. I liked it better than some other places I've tried in Tucson, and would definitely go back next time I'm in town!
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Christopher R.

Save yourself the frustration of snail service. This establishment has no shame making its customers wait to take their orders, or offer any refills on drinks. Your lucky if you flag a waiter/waitress down and get them to help you with urgency.
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Dennis F.

The most curious thing about this restaurant is its name, but the food is excellent, reminiscent of some small family restaurants that we've eaten at in Mexico. In addition to some great hot salsa and the Tex-Mex favorite "Chile Colorado," the tortillas are old school, beer is cold, flower vendors pass by, mariachi's wander around even when it is not crowded, and the over all eating experience will take you back to deeper Mexico -- at least the parts we've enjoyed in the past. On the down side are the booths along the parking lot windows, a little tight on one side and ample on the other, so try them out before you get settled. We like them though, since it reminds us that this is not a cookie cutter restaurant. Besides my wife is a lot smaller than I am and finds the squeeze perfectly comfortable.
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Jim T.

Great service. Great ambience. Reasonable prices. Generous portions. Food pretty average.
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Mixmaster M.

After voting for lots of progressives in the Arizona primary, Mexican cuisine in south Tucson was just the ticket. Electorally, our nation is at a crossroads. Our fellow Americans, we gladly endorse the Crossroads Restaurant at 36th street and fourth avenue. Their signature dish, chiles crossroads, consists of shrimp stuffed Anaheim peppers lovingly entwined with crisp bacon. For the pork-averse, we suggest the potato tacos--crunchy corn shells enveloping succulent Idaho golds and surrounded by peppery pintos with yellow rice. The old school mariachi jukebox and gracious service complete a soulful Sonoran meal.
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Julie S.

This place feels like you are in Mexico, nice casual atmosphere. Service was a little slow, I had to get up for water, and the waitress didn't tell us about the Sunday buffet in the back before we ordered, so we had made choices off the regular menu. While waiting for our food, which took awhile, we saw others bringing back food from the buffet, so I went back and checked it out after we ate. Due to the many choices available on the all-you-can-eat buffet and it being less expensive than what we got, we might have chosen to do that if we had known. My friend said they chicken/shrimp fajitas were the BEST he has ever had and had enough leftovers for another meal. My albondigas soup was chock full of veggies and several small meatballs in a flavorful broth; the sauce on my chile relleno was good, but the cheese inside was in a lump, not melted and gooey like usual (also, it was a yellow cheese rather than white which most authentic Mex places use). They took it back and heated it up, and then it was fine. The food/flavors were excellent and I would have given 5 stars if not for the service and the cold cheese in the chile relleno. If in Tucson again, we would definitely go back !!
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Bruce B.

this is the third buffet i've investigated absolutely the best friendly people great choices easy on the wallet
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PJ R.

One of the best places to get authentic mexican food. It was affordable and great. Service was ok, but the food made up for it!!!
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Rosy D.

Food was great. I went when there was a mariachi band, very cool.
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Sydnie S.

I thought this place was delicious. I'm often disappointed with Mexican restaurants that appear the way Crossroads does; they give off a Chevys vibe (like the chili's of Mexican food). I was totally wrong to think so, and would love to come back. I'd definitely recommend this to others. I got the chicken enchiladas with rice and beans ... Yum! nomnomnom
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Quinn W.

You can't go to Tucson and not stop at Crossroads. Every time I visit my dad here, I have to stop by. Their food is phenomenal and the service is amazing. I salivate over their salsa (trying not to water it down), their horchada makes me speak Spanish, and their carne asada taco makes me sing the Mexican National Anthem. What else can you say? I only wish they would franchise out to Baltimore, so I won't have to wait for my next trip to Arizona!
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Larry G.

Asked at the hotel for a Mexican restaurant recommendation. She said to try Crossroads. Went over with my sister (Missouri), Aunt & Uncle (Colorado) and mother (Las Vegas). They all raved about the food. They ordered enchiladas, tacos, rellenos and albondigas, all good. I had lengua that wasn't bad, but certainly not the best. Service was slow but super friendly. Food was slow but overall good. The full bar did not hurt my feelings. Prices were really low. Portions were great. Atmosphere was pretty typical, especially for an old place. Overall, a pretty cool experience. I'll come back.
(4)
Daniel B.

Ask for your omelet early, the guy takes FOREVER! Had high hopes for breakfast buffet, not impressed.
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Simon E.

Chile rellenos in the Tucson Area rated according to the Homeland Security Advisory System with three word descriptors. Crossroads Restaurant: an oval plate. Yellow See photos.
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Andy J.

Food was good, service was not.
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Rick V.

Ambience! Did I say ambience? Mariachi band on weekends. Way cool. Table-to-table serenades. Excellent atmosphere. Throw in a pitcher of beer, chips & salsa, add food and hang out all night. Food was exquisite. We've been there three times now and I must say, I am highly impressed. Everything was delicious. Ordered off the menu and haven't had the buffet yet, but it LOOKS really good and we've seen lots of people troughing it up. I've lived in Tucson for about 8 years and sampled LOTS of Mexican food offerings. Crossroads is at the very top of my list. I am at a loss to think of any better.
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George C.

This place has been a Southside Tucson staple since my Father was yound. The coolest thing about Crossroads is that they offer drive up service. You park in front and they serve you in your vehicle. Back in the days, you could even order a pitcher of beer to drink in your car! I stopped in this week to grab a quick buffet lunch and was pretty good. I just wish all of the food was fresh and warm. Nothing was cold or rotten, it was just not really hot and the salad was not the greenest. The flavors were good, though. Next time I will probably just stick to the regular menu.
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Alan B.

I've been looking for a good all you can eat breakfast for $5 ever since JB's Restaurant was shutdown about 10 years or so ago. Well folks, this is the place for good all you can eat breakfast. Good service. Nice Mexican style setting. Not gourmet but good mexican meals. There's the usual scambled eggs, bacon and bread plus menudo and all kinds of mexican soups etc... If you are on a budget this place can fill you up the rest of the day. I give 3 and a half stars. I should try their other non-breakfast meals someday.
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Mike B.

When I was in college in the 80's this was a place to get away, nobody could find me here. A little more gentrified now than in the 80's and I don't think they will serve a pitcher of beer to your car window like in the old days, but the food is still delicious. You won't find yuppies in this place they don't venture this far south, I think the cops avoid this area too, I have never had a problem though, and highly recommend Crossroads if you want real Mexican food.
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Stephanie H.

We're not going to go back here. The food isn't terrible, but it just isn't that good either, and there are a ton of other GOOD Mexican restaurants within the same area. The service is also pretty awful. The last two times we went, it wasn't that busy and our server seemed to just be standing up front at the hostess stand chatting with other employees. Head over to Rigo's, Micha's, or Los Portales instead.
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Terence L.

Teachers are a cheap, but drunk lot... So based on that aforementioned statement, I would highly suggest a little hidden gem called Crossroads. I went for the first time yesterday after work on a late Friday afternoon. This was actually based on a recommendation from a friend of mine who extolled the virtues of Crossroads and its inexpensive suds. As I have never been there before, nor am I too familiar with South Tucson, it took me a bit of time to find the place. In fact when I arrived, my educator colleagues had already ordered a round of beers. 12 ounce Tecate drafts served in frosted mugs to be precise. In the couple of hours we were there, we must have ordered about a dozen of said beverages. The damage for these beers? About a dozen dollars total. Yep it doesn't require a math teacher to add up ONE BUCK BEERS, folks. I believe they also serve margaritas for 2 dollars as well. Now, I've seen and ordered from plenty of dollar menus in the past, but this beats them all. Screw you, McDonald's. It is solely for this reason I am in love with Crossroads. Others in my party had the same intense feelings towards this place. Upon leaving, one of my so-called coworkers did attempt to physically make love with the side of building. It's not often I get to see a grown man humping a restaurant in South Tucson. Or really in any other city for that matter. His poor girlfriend was there to watch the whole, sad spectacle. This profoundly disturbing event transpired immediately after a conversation comparing happy hour here to last week's location, the overpriced Old Pueblo Grill. Boo to $4 to beers when you can get it for 4 quarters. I am a huge taco fan, so I decided to forgo the appetizers on the menu and opted for a couple of tacos: one carne asada and one cabeza. They were decent enough for me to devour them, but I've had much better. My coworker never had cabeza (meat from the cheeks of a cow) taco, but he loved it. He also thoroughly enjoyed a lengua (tongue) taco as well. While my lukewarm opinion of my tacos may seem like a knock on Crossroads, I do want to point out that I haven't tried anything else on the menu. And I do indeed look forward to eating a full-blown meal there sometime soon. I've heard, and read from reviews, that the food at Crossroads is excellent. One Yelper, Brian, described the ambiance as gritty and the surrounding neighborhood as dicey. I wouldn't necessarily use those very words myself, but they do convey a reasonably correct image. The place is decidedly unpretentious. On the inside, it looks very simple and just has the feel of an older, traditional Mexican restaurant, which is precisely what it is. I didn't know this until leaving, but the location is directly across the street from the Greyhound Dog Tracks. Should you feel inclined to do so, you can literally get your drink on at Crossroads, then stumble over across the street to bet on the dogs. They also serve cheap drinks at the Tracks, but that's for another review. One warning I feel I need to brace you for should you drop in at Crossroads: the booth seats are in a fully upright position. I am not kidding when I say that airline seats recline more than Crossroads'. But physical comfort doesn't matter when you have a steady stream of $1 beers coming your way. The waitstaff, all women the time I visited, wore the traditional Mexican restaurant waitress garb of the white, poofy blouse. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. Pretty much whenever our mugs reached bottom, she was there to assist in our continued debauchery. Did I mention that teachers were a drunk lot?
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Jon K.

Crossroads is South Tucson's best kept secret, at least around where I live (north Midtown), a neighborhood where Guadalajara reigns supreme and anything else is blasphemy. Now South Tucson certainly has some excellent tacos, Tacos Apson and Taqueria Pico De Gallo come to mind. However, sometimes when you're meeting family or friends for a dinner out, its nice to meet at a more comfortable, sit-down Mexican restaurant. Crossroads has an excellent atmosphere, with mariachi on the weekends, delicious/spicy homemade salsa, and seemingly classic, homemade decor. Drinks at happy hour are incredibly reasonable, as are some of the appetizers. Even if you're just looking for a place to hang your hat, have a couple beers/margaritas, and maybe a queso fundido, Crossroads will fill that need without breaking the bank. The service is usually pretty good, although sometimes its on the slow side. That's really my only gripe. I've only been here for dinner but in my experience if you have nowhere to be, Crossroads is perfect in every other way. The wait staff are friendly and attentive, they're happy to accomodate changes without any fuss and are great at making recommendations if you're not sure what to get. The food I've had is excellent. I can't speak for the tacos as I usually steer toward the burritos, enchiladas, and messy plates that are usually difficult to eat comfortably at taco stands. Both the red and green chile pork are very well done, and in my opinion the green enchilada sauce is the clear winner. My favorite addition? Ask for green chiles on anything and they're actual green chiles, cut into strips and roasted, not this canned/diced liquid swill most places resort to. They also have a pretty extensive assortment of mariscos on the back of the menu, though I've only had the shrimp. I'm still a bit wary of eating much seafood in the desert, but the shrimp was delicious. Overall Crossroads is one of the best sit-down, Mexican restaurants in town with a wide variety of options, some more authentic than you'd find most other places. I'm not exactly sure if its worth the hike depending on where you're from, but if you find yourself on the southside look no further.
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Natalia C.

This place has a great happy hour drink special omg $1 beers like great beers. example dos xx and tecate cheaper then a soda. I ordered the dozen oyster and a burrito a red chili chimichanga style omg yes I was really hungry. Every thing was delicious and the service makes it better. The best part the have a great deal on living social u pay $12 and get $22 of food. So if you are in the neighborhood this place worth a stop.
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d m.

We moved to Tucson from California and visited dozens of Mexican restaurants to finally find something we were happy with. I love the decor of Crossroads, the food is fantastic, I love the live music from the blind man. He is so talented and it's so refreshing to see. One of my favorite meals is the fajitas, or the buffet. Great place, great atmosphere
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Danny S.

The bottom line: Crossroads is almost certainly the best Mexican eating establishment in Tucson when you want to eat at a real Mexican restaurant and all you care about is good food. If you want fast, attentive service, then you will be irritated by the time you leave: the staff is extremely friendly, but they are rather adept at making themselves scarce and the kitchen tends to take a while to get food out. If you want a comfortable, classy environment, then you will wrinkle your nose when you enter: the walls are covered with stereotypical Mexican restaurant decor (which my girlfriend happens to adore), the booths are cramped and rigid, and the crowd is typically not of the hip, upper-class variety. If, however, you want some delicious Mexican food at an extremely reasonable price, then you will be hard-pressed to do better than Crossroads. And if you want my recommendation, then I'd say you will almost certainly go home happy if you order the cabeza dinner with rice and beans. Now, if you read my reviews you will know that I don't take lightly the claim that a Mexican restaurant in Tucson warrants the title of "The Best." I've enjoyed Cafe Poca Cosa, suffered through El Charro (repeatedly!), and sampled El Sur; I'm familiar with Taqueria Pico de Gallo, El Guero Canelo (north and south), and BK (tacos and carne asada); I've tried La Fuente, sneered at the Guadalajara Grill, and stumbled into the Taco Shop in the middle of the night. So just trust me on this: Crossroads at least doesn't suck. The obvious caveat is, of course, this: if you aren't dedicated to going to a restaurant, then there is no way to compare this experience to the one that comes from eating Mexican food at a picnic table set up outside of Tacos Apson, Karamelo King, or one of the other classic Mexican food carts that this city has to offer. There is a magic there that can't be replicated in a restaurant environment. But sometimes you don't want to eat outside, and sometimes you want a waitress to bring you some nice, spicy salsa and freshly-warmed chips while you wait for food that comes on a washable plate. If that's the mood you're in, then come give Crossroads a try. And for goodness' sake, order something interesting: I can't vouch for their flippin' chicken tacos or any nonsense like that.
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Bleep S.

Not exactly a value restaurant but the food is good. Chips and salsa are decent although the tomatoes in the salsa have that canned taste. 3 tacos Sonoran style,were delicious....tongue, carne asada and barbacoa....quacamole on the side....Dos Equis on tap. My bro had a whole fried fish and it was yum.
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Peg P.

This just went on my Favorites List. On New Year's Eve we went and enjoyed calabacitas, green tamales, cheese enchiladas, bean tostadas, and chimichangas. All were downright wonderful and tasty. Like others here have said, this is the real deal so if you're looking for authentic Mexican food with friendly servers, come here. Just be sure to grab a table and not a booth and you'll be more comfortable. We love this part of town and we will definitely be returning frequently.
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Doreen R.

Food was wonderful! Service was top notch. We went there because we had a living social discount. We will most certainly go back! I can't believe I'm a native tucsonian who loves Mexican food and I've never been there. Best place I've been in awhile! Try it!
(5)
Susan W.

Kids love to come and get the enchiladas , Sonoran hot dogs. Love stopping in here on our way into Tucson.
(5)
O S.

Hands down best Mexican food in Tucson. Try the carne seca burro enchilada style. Also their shrimp gismo is amazing. Campechana is top notch
(4)
Heidi H.

This was my first time here. I was driving by & saw their buffet banner. I was surprised that the trays of food were empty & it didn't look like they had someone keeping an eye on them. Though the food looked like it had been their awhile & wasn't hot but warm, the taste was authentic. If I come again, I would order off the menu instead.
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Amanda B.

Ehh... Just okay. The food was pretty good but the service was soooooooo slow. Typical sonoran mexican food. Very casual atmosphere. Staff was nice, but again, slow. Had the cheese crisp and some fish tacos. They were good, nothing memorable. The chips and salsa was pretty good though. There are a lot of options for Mexican in this area. It may be awhile before I come back.
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Joaquin N.

I'm so glad that my wife mentioned this delightful little restaurant. The ambiance of the dining room is traditionally Mexican with natural tones and murals on the walls. The background music was tejano and fit the theme nicely. My family and I stopped by during their daily breakfast/lunch buffet ($9.50/person including drink) and were not disappointed. The house enchiladas were slightly spicy and fresh, and just the right amount of cheese. The sides were of course Spanish rice and refried beans, both of which were perfectly seasoned and fresh. Our waitstaff was friendly and attentive, especially with our young children. I highly recommend stopping by, for value and excellent Mexican food.
(5)
Michael C.

We attended this years Salsa and Tequila challenge and was introduced to Crossroads. The owner and her family were pleasant and happy to be at the event. I was incredibly impressed with the Tomatillo Salsa. I believe it even won an award. I knew I had to get to their restaurant. The owner has an incredible smile and has great eye contact. We arrived for lunch yesterday. Its a hike from Oro Valley but truly worth the drive. Upon entering the restaurant I knew it was going to be special. The atmosphere is pleasant, laid back and happy. We decided on the lunch buffet. Its been what I have been looking for in Tucson since I moved here almost two years ago. The food is a great big hug of comfort. This food is made with love. Its not pretentious. There is no one showing off knife skills. Its not trendy. I can just picture someones grandmother cooking in the kitchen. There is no shortage of good mexican food in Tucson. However, what is missing in my opinion is originality. The food may taste different at various restaurants but it all looks the same. The food at Crossroads was about achieving flavor. I really felt like I was at grandmothers for sunday supper. Its comfort food at its best. This is not your restaurant if you are looking for how food is suppose to look. This is a restaurant about how good the food tastes. I wish this was in my neighborhood. We will go back and bring family and friends. Its the kind of restaurant you want to promote. We are losing a lot of home cooking restaurants. This restaurant has been around over 80 years. Give it a try. Bring someone you love and share the comfort.
(5)
Adam F.

"You won't leave on an empty stomach" "We guarantee the best Mexican cuisine-north of south of the Arizona border" Reading this from their website, my expectations went through the roof. Crossroads is located on 4th Ave near 36th Street. It is literally next to the Greyhound Park. The restaurant can serve large groups of people but parking is fairly limited; few spots in the front and slightly more but narrow spots in the back. Crossroads doesn't want customers waiting long before being seated; a good sign of what is to come. Service is highly commendable. Every employee in the front of the house is smiling, making jokes, and most importantly taking care of their customers. Drinks refilled at the right moments, chips brought out when running low, and fresh salsa replaced when the bowls are about empty. This definitely adds to the experience at Crossroads. And now for the part you've been reading for, the food. I'll just go through the online thesaurus to describe the various foods I've tried at Crossroads: 1. Chips and salsa: flavorful 2. Beans and rice: yummy 3. Potato tacos: piquant 4. Huevos Rancheros: luscious 5. Nopalitos: savory 6. Guacamole: heavenly If you are wondering about the portions, it was very plentiful. They are definitely worth the price paid for an awesome meal. Also, breakfast is served all day. I'm deciding to give this place 5 starts because I believe this is the best Mexican restaurant along historic 4th Avenue. I don't know about it being the best all-time (technically speaking north and south of any border is the entire world), but Crossroads is a place to go for authentic Sonoran Mexican food.
(5)
Monica E.

You ready for heart-thumping, ear piercing, holiday-inspired, Latin-fusion Christmas music to go with your Sunday brunch? Step right in. Good. God. That was a first. Usually the live DJ might be spinning a mix of what generally sounds like mariachi, modern banda, tejano and norteÃ±o. But, no, not today. We were listening to what sounded like a pimped out version of "Holly Jolly Christmas" with several more trumpets than necessary. But I so enjoy this place. I have been a patron of Crossroads since I was, well, a college student. The prices are beyond reasonable and you get a nice sampling of food. Be forewarned: the parking lot seems like it was built before vehicles were made to carry 15 people at once. It's a great place for families, and families will frequent in large numbers. So will tourists, probably because it's can so easily be described kitsch. The interior decorating is bright and busy. You'll even find booth seats made out of what appears to be part of reused, antique wagon wheels. I would say the buffet is the best way to go -- but take note and call in advance. Word was that the buffet ended at 2 p.m., but it had ended well before noon on this particular visit. The breakfast buffet has a mix of standard Mexican and American fare. You'll find scrambled eggs, chilaquiles, bacon, sausage, refried beans, tortillas, a salsa station, fruits and a sample of other offerings. For lunch, they serve the likes of salad, tacos, chimichangas, tortas and will usually have a couple of soups, including menudo. I'll call it: It's a tourist trap. It's true! There are a number of Mexican and Mexico-inspired restaurants in Tucson of the same rate that fare much better than Crossroads; restaurants whose food is fresher and comes with more flavor, including Mosaic Cafe, Mi Nidito and *some* Mariscos Chihuahua locations. But I imagine I will always return to Crossroads.
(3)
Jim T.

Great service. Great ambience. Reasonable prices. Generous portions. Food pretty average.
(3)
Jon K.

Crossroads is South Tucson's best kept secret, at least around where I live (north Midtown), a neighborhood where Guadalajara reigns supreme and anything else is blasphemy. Now South Tucson certainly has some excellent tacos, Tacos Apson and Taqueria Pico De Gallo come to mind. However, sometimes when you're meeting family or friends for a dinner out, its nice to meet at a more comfortable, sit-down Mexican restaurant. Crossroads has an excellent atmosphere, with mariachi on the weekends, delicious/spicy homemade salsa, and seemingly classic, homemade decor. Drinks at happy hour are incredibly reasonable, as are some of the appetizers. Even if you're just looking for a place to hang your hat, have a couple beers/margaritas, and maybe a queso fundido, Crossroads will fill that need without breaking the bank. The service is usually pretty good, although sometimes its on the slow side. That's really my only gripe. I've only been here for dinner but in my experience if you have nowhere to be, Crossroads is perfect in every other way. The wait staff are friendly and attentive, they're happy to accomodate changes without any fuss and are great at making recommendations if you're not sure what to get. The food I've had is excellent. I can't speak for the tacos as I usually steer toward the burritos, enchiladas, and messy plates that are usually difficult to eat comfortably at taco stands. Both the red and green chile pork are very well done, and in my opinion the green enchilada sauce is the clear winner. My favorite addition? Ask for green chiles on anything and they're actual green chiles, cut into strips and roasted, not this canned/diced liquid swill most places resort to. They also have a pretty extensive assortment of mariscos on the back of the menu, though I've only had the shrimp. I'm still a bit wary of eating much seafood in the desert, but the shrimp was delicious. Overall Crossroads is one of the best sit-down, Mexican restaurants in town with a wide variety of options, some more authentic than you'd find most other places. I'm not exactly sure if its worth the hike depending on where you're from, but if you find yourself on the southside look no further.
(4)
Natalia C.

This place has a great happy hour drink special omg $1 beers like great beers. example dos xx and tecate cheaper then a soda. I ordered the dozen oyster and a burrito a red chili chimichanga style omg yes I was really hungry. Every thing was delicious and the service makes it better. The best part the have a great deal on living social u pay $12 and get $22 of food. So if you are in the neighborhood this place worth a stop.
(5)
d m.

We moved to Tucson from California and visited dozens of Mexican restaurants to finally find something we were happy with. I love the decor of Crossroads, the food is fantastic, I love the live music from the blind man. He is so talented and it's so refreshing to see. One of my favorite meals is the fajitas, or the buffet. Great place, great atmosphere
(5)
Mrs. Rittenhous e.

BAIT AND SWITCH FRAUD ALERT Crossroads restaurant would not honor their Livingsocial voucher for the buffet. The manager was hiding in the back and would not come out. The voucher does have exclusions; but, the buffet is not one of them and there is no signage citing this exclusion in the restaurant. UNACCEPTABLE We decided to purchase the voucher because we had not tried Crossroads before. We thought that if the food was not that great then it would be okay because it wouldn't hurt the wallet as much as if were paying the full price. Their food does not taste good at all. They recieved our money that they would not have if it were not for THEIR FRAUDULENT AD. GOOD TRICK ON YOUR CUSTOMERS, CROSSROADS! The buffet itself is in a very dark room and it is difficult to see exactly what you are putting on your plate. The tortillas are either falling apart or stuck together and the serving spoons are very sticky. Rigo's across the street is much better and I believe it is less expensive. One star to the apologetic waitstaff.
(1)
Bianca B.

Saved my life! Only place with menudo(red or white) I could find at 10pm on a Saturday. It was delicious and waitress was nice, fast and checked up on us frequently. My go to when I need to fix my hangover!
(5)
Leah B.

An authentic casual setting located not too far from the airport / South Tucson. After picking my husband up at the airport, we yelped to find somewhere new in an area of town we typically don't go. I read happy hour went until 7, but when we sat down at 6:30, the server said it ended at 6- oh well, the margs were only $5. I had a prickly pear margarita which was good, but preferred the one my husband ordered (1800 Cadillac with a spicy rim). We were severed complimentary chips and salsa which were very good. I ordered the 3 chicken enchiladas ($6.99- see picture), not the order with beans and rice. They were exactly what I expected, good, not great, but hit the spot. My husband ordered the carne aseca plate, which he also said was good. The service was good, however, please note you have to go to the hostess stand to get your bill and pay (we waited awhile in our booth until we realized this :) At the end of the day, its a fine authentic Mexican restaurant in South Tucson, but I am still searching for my favorite...with a list to come!
(3)
Herb H.

Always excellent. Prices are reasonable. Service is sometimes a little slow when they are busy but not extreme. Food is always good. The servers are always pleasent. It is definitely worth the stop.
(5)
William B.

I've always been quite pleased with this place. I haven't been in a while, a few years, when I came for the buffet with co-workers. This time around I visited around 1 for lunch with my dad, and were the only customers in here. The lunch specials were what we both ordered, I had the red chili chimichanga, and he had the cheese enchiladas. They come with fresh beans and rice. And with chips and slightly hot salsa, it was a delicious meal. I found the red chili nearly perfect and finished it off. My dad was full and didn't get through all of the enchiladas, so it's quite filling. Good service, tasty. Prices seem slightly high but you're getting seafood here and good food. Lots of fun looking drink specials too.
(4)
Tina R.

Found this place during a recent trip to Tucson. It got 5 stars according to the Google map app so thought I would give it a try. Service was attentive and friendlly. They were able to seat our large party very quickly. The food took quite a while to arrive and was somewhat bland. I had pork tamales which were ok but just didn't have much pizzazz. Chips were good. The prickly pear margarita was very tasty! Live music was good but waaaaay too loud for for the space (skip the trumpet player.). Nice people just not the experience I was hoping for.
(3)
Jody P.

Went here for an early dinner. As other yelpers have noted the salsa here is insanely good. Had combo 5 which was good but nothing special but I also ordered the shrimp relleno which was ridiculously good. I would go back just for that. Cool authentic atmosphere and easy to get to. Service wasn't that slow. I would absolutely go back. Solid 4 stars.
(4)
Pauline S.

This is THE place to go for authentic Mexican food. The mango margaritas are the bomb!! Not sweet and fruffy in a small glass. They put a smile in your face in the first sip. Try the appetizer guacamole you get a huge serving of fresh guacamole with house made chips and salsa that's amazing! We had the fajita, Carne Asada tacos and chili relleno and they were all great. Go to Crossroads you will not be disappointed!
(5)
F S.

Carne asada anything is good here .Everything is also very good.Come by the Southside get a taste for whats real.
(5)
CT B.

Two stars for the cute waitstaff and spicy salsa. No stars for the drinks, overpriced entrees, or ambiance. Seriously, I'm beginning to wonder where these positive review are coming from--Family members? Friends of the owners? People with no concept of good Mexican food? To call this authentic Sonoran is an insult to the entire state of Sonora. Trust me, I've travelled extensively in Mexico and Honey, this ain't authentic anything. Maybe there's a secret non-gringo menu we weren't told about? We went there expecting to eat some amazing shrimp fajitas (as seen in another review), which were also recommended by the waitress. Needless to say, this didn't happen. What we got was a not-so-sizzling (why the oven mit?) mountain of slimy bell peppers and onions with a few small shrimp mixed in. There were literally 5-6 scrawny shrimp in this $14.99 dish! We had another shrimp dish--mojo de ajo--and it was gross. There was so much "butter" (read margarine) on my plate that the fries (not good in a mealy, freezer-burnt sort of way) and rice (also not good) were drenched in oil and inedible. The shrimp were obviously of the frozen variety and tasted "fishy". Fresh seafood doesn't taste fishy. If you do decide to take a chance on this place, go during the week for happy hour when margaritas and beer are only $.99 each (this must be the "affordability" everyone mentions in their reviews, haha). Don't be a fool like me and pay $5 for a watered-down margarita on a Sunday. And certainly don't go for the food.
(2)
Chasity J.

Absolutely delicious! One of the best house margs I've had! We took our 2 toddlers on a Saturday night and felt like we got right in- many families. Good chips-thick. Authentic salsa. Service was a bit slow but the food was good enough to make up for the pace. We'll likely eat here again :)
(4)
Danny B.

This is the type of Mexican food I have been waiting to find in Tucson. The carne seca plate was perfect. The chicken enchiladas came out great too. They had $5 margarita specials and the service was extremly quikc.
(4)
Gerg P.

2nd time here, First time was amazing. Nachos with mole! This time, notso.....Cheese was out of the "can type"...not good....Happy hour marg good, company was awesome, thank you Munky, Mole good as usual, service good, chips were so-so. Other dinners are good, don't be misled by other poster of bait-n-switch customer, just another dummy who can't read or ask a question beforehand.....will come here again over Teresa's Mosaic Cafe. Don't be scared by location, it's not Compton/Los Angeles.
(4)
Trudi And Rick H.

We were hoping for much more and maybe hit this place on a bad day... However, we believe that good restaurants don't have bad days. The waitress was as surly as they come and not helpful in the least. We ordered the chile relleno and the fish tacos. The chili relleno was flaccid, tasteless and served cool in an egg batter only...no crispness here. The fish tacos arrived and I could smell them coming... one look at them and I told my wife, "canned fish". Based on the texture, smell and taste, the fish was either canned or old. Extremely disappointing. On the plus side, the beer was ultra cold and their salsa is very picante and flavorful. We also liked the refried beans. We won't return here anytime soon.
(3)
Eric S.

Dirty tables. Have to ask twice to get them cleaned off for you. Very inattentive waitress. below-par food. Lots of better options in the area
(1)
Shay H.

The food is fantastic but the service was crappy. Our server was new. Very slow. We waited almost two hours for one dish and a man kept walking around asking us to buy flowers. However at the end the manager came out and apologized for the service and gave us a discount. The food was all delicious and the surroundings were very festive. The bathroom was freezing cold and did not lock. The toilet paper had to be thrown into the trash. But altogether I would recommend eating here.
(3)
Gina A.

This place was so much fun!!! Seemed like very authentic Mexican food, with many choices on the menu. They gave us a huge bowl of yummy chips to start and some really great salsa. We had delicious prickly pear margaritas for only $4.99!!! The help was so nice and we were lucky enough to come during a time when they had live Mexican music! So much fun!
(4)
Charlene T.

The hubby and I bought a Living Social for this place with the intention of using it during one of his lunch hours since he works nearby. We went to use it on a Tuesday afternoon, and to my surprise the place was only half full considering it was right at noon. It took awhile to get seated and even longer to get our order in. We briefly considered the buffet until we noticed a handwritten sign near the buffet that said no coupons with buffet. I figured they would consider our Living Social voucher a coupon so we went with the menu. The waitress pointed out the lunch special sign indicating the daily lunch specials for $5.99. That seemed like an excellent deal so I went with the green chile chimi and my husband chose another chimi off the regular menu. The food was very good, I especially liked the rice and beans. The green chile was very mild compared to what I am used to as a native New Mexican, but that's pretty typical here in Tucson. My husband enjoyed his chimi as well. The portions were large enough that we needed boxes for the leftovers. We wanted to order some sopapillas but our waitress was not around after dropping off our food which meant our glasses were never refilled either. Finally we flagged her down, but by that point we were already late so we asked for the sopapillas to go, a box, and our check. Once at the register to pay, the cashier told us that they were having issues with their credit card machine after she ran our card so no receipt could be given. It's a good thing I had some cash on hand to leave a tip for our slow server because I certainly didn't feel comfortable with indicating an amount to the cashier without the ability to sign or get a receipt. Once I got home I was bummed to open my to go container of sopapillas and find they were cinnamon sugar with syrup instead of honey. I wish the menu would have indicated that they came this way so I could've requested they be plain with either a honey or caramel dip. Overall, the food and value were great, but it's the super slow mediocre service which will make a return visit unlikely. An hour and 40 minutes for lunch is just unacceptable and the reason why I can only give this place two stars.
(2)
Brett K.

It's decent. The fajitas are tasty, but seemed pre-made. Probably a little too pricey for the product.
(3)
Austin S.

Uf. We came here with a Living Social, and had decent expectations after reading the reviews. The decor was busy and dusty and the restaurant had some odd mariachi singers going table to table, which mashed up with the music on the loudspeaker made for a terrifying tone-deaf experience. Anyway, we had our order taken promptly by a cheery waiter and our food came out quickly. I ordered a carne asada burrito and my wife had cheese enchiladas. They brought her the wrong order of enchiladas but quickly rectified that by bringing another enchilada and promising there would not be an extra charge. Unfortunately the food was lukewarm and mediocre. With all the awesome food in Tucson, I'm confused as to why this place still exists. The other reviews about less-than-fresh ingredients are sadly correct. While we appreciated the service, then food just doesn't merit a return visit.
(3)
Val J.

Courtyard recommended this restaurant. I am glad they did. Chips and salsa were great and the dinner was very good with a fair price. Service was friendly and speedy. Margaritas were moderately priced with a slight bit less tequila than I desired but overall I would commend this establish.
(4)
Debby R.

Hubby & I stopped in for an early dinner & shared the bacon wrapped shrimp chili rellenos !! and some carne tacos !!!!!!! OMGosh !! The chilies were the best thing we have EVER had! Full of shrimp and topped with cheese! Portions were large, Beer was cold, margarita was LARGE and tasty AND $8.00 with very little booze. Oh well! The service - well . . . We had a male server (did not get a name) who we had to flag down to take our order, to bring us tortillas, almost had to through something at him to get another round of drinks and ALMOST walked on the check because he was sitting talking to other employees!!!! The bright spot in service was Genesis!!! I think she was a " Helper" she brought more chips & salsa (WITHOUT asking!) checked with us to see if we were doing ok, cleared our plates AND finally got our server off his butt to bring us our check!!! We tipped her $5.00 (I hope she kept it!!) For the food we would go back and hopefully get a different server
(4)
Eric B.

Amazing salsa--although it is objectively spicy so take heed if you're sensitive to that. I happen to love it and would gladly drink their salsa as a nutritional supplement every morning. The chile rellenos are pretty good, as are the enchiladas. They have a lot of different soups that are all stellar. The service can be a little hit or miss, but more often than not, it's solid.
(4)
Bethany E.

The other Yelpers are right about this one: AMAZING salsa, and slow-as-molasses service. Very warm, casual atmosphere. I always go for the lunch buffet. $9.99 gets you unlimited buffet access and a beverage. Among other things, the buffet boasts some of the BEST menudo and calabacitas in town. The enchiladas on the buffet are kind of "meh," but everything else more than makes up for it. You can make your own tacos, or use tortillas. They also have salad, fruit, and jello on the buffet, as well as their scrumptious salsa and chips. If you find yourself hungover and needing authentic, affordable and bountiful Mexican food... look no further than Crossroads! A Tucson gem.
(4)
Mikal M.

My wife and I and some friends do a thing where we try a local restaurant once a month, and we picked Crossroads back in February; we've been three other times since! The food here is absolutely the BEST AUTHENTIC mexican food you will EVER find, this side of the border! My wife ALWAYS has the cheese enchiladas which are KILLER, and I have the chicken tacos, rice and beans, and a "small" bowl of Menudo. I put small in quotes because I couldn't even finish it. I had to take the rest home. I'd hate to see the large bowl! This menudo is the best I have EVER eaten! The food is consistently outstanding. The service? Slow. I always have to get up to find our server to get the check and ask for refills on drinks, but the food keeps us going back. Better service would've gotten Crossroads five stars instead of 4.
(4)
Mark C.

While visiting in town, this was recommended by a friend. I found the steak tacos to be very tasteful. The steak Fajita plate was a good portion for $9.99, but did not have any sauce on it, so it was bit medium of the road (but still good). it gets four stars, because I found my self returning twice in one week. The price, Atmosphere, great service, and the quality of the meal, won me over. When I visit in town, I will be back to try some other dishes.
(4)
Thom G.

I have been going to this little restaurant (located across from the Greyhound Racing Park in South Tucson) for several years. It is a quaint little place right on the corner of 36th and 4th, there is parking in front and on side and rear of the corner building. There were 6 in out group (7/7/2013). I had the Chicken Salad, it was a very good and very filling plate. All the other dishes looked great and everyone was well satisfied. The traditional salsa and chips is served before your order is placed. They do have 2 varieties of salsa - HOT and MILD, they do bring out the HOT first and you have to request the gringo MILD if you want it -- that's my limit anymore - my HOT SALSA days are over!!! The decor is old Mexican style and the wall murals are Aztec and western. Great little place, will continue this one on our schedule!!
(5)
Thomas M.

We had a terrible experience tonight so I have to update my review. We ordered a cheese tostada as an appetizer and beef tacos for our mains. The tostada arrived as expected. About 5 minutes into enjoying our appetizer, the waitress brought out our tacos, apologizing since they had been sitting and she didn't want them to get soggy. Unfortunately they tacos were cold by that point, but we began eating them anyway as our waitress never checked on us after dropping off the food. I had already eaten on e of my beef tacos when my dining partner noticed the beef was raw. I opened my second beef taco and it was definitely very pink and raw. I can handle cold tacos, but raw hamburger isn't safe. The waitress finally came to check on us about 20 minutes later and I notified her of the problem. She returned with the owner or manager or something - who was extremely apologetic and nice - and they ended up removing the beef tacos from the bill, but we won't be returning to crossroads again. Wishing I had taken a photo to post on here but unfortunately did not think of it at the time.
(1)
The Funk F.

Possibly the best salsa in the southwest. Also, bacon-wrapped shrimp relleno? YES. YES. AND YES. ARE YOU KIDDING??? YES!!!! Whoever invented this menu item, give him the Nobel Prize for Mexican food! What a genius!!!! I recently traveled all through New Mexico, SW Texas, and Arizona, and I stopped for Mexican food in just about every town along the way. Of all the places I went, this one -- FAR AND AWAY -- had THE BEST chips and salsa. I could have made a meal on them. Perfectly picante. Though this restaurant is in the midst of Mexican-food heaven in Tucson (Mi Nidito's being another legendary restaurant just down the street), I would return to this restaurant to have the shrimp-wrapped relleno, which you can order a la carte and add to any meal! Their margarita is passable. The ambiance is more or less what you might expect for a local-run, sit-down Mexican restaurant. I knock off a start because the service was pretty slow. Friendly, but slow. It took me about an hour to get my food. I have some sympathy because I ordered the relleno a la carte, but an hour to prepare a meal for a table of one is far too much, I don't care if you ordered the whole menu.
(4)
Lisa S.

Do not go here. Service is non-existent. I had a prickly pear margarita that was crap. The barbacoa was like dog food. The only good thing I can say about this place was that once we were finally able to order, the food came out quickly. However, our drinks sat empty for 30 minutes, and our waitress disappeared. Will not return.
(1)
Nancey S.

YES YES YES! The salsa was A Wwesome! The staff is super friendly and very attentive. The food over all was good. I'd definitely go back agin to eat that Salsa with chips mmm!
(4)
Randal H.

Their service is SUPER slow and be prepared to ask for things, ie. Tortillas, drink menu, chips n salsa, etc. Their food wasn't anything amazing...I wouldn't recommend them. There are a ton of other mexican restaurants in the area.
(2)
Vandana M.

Searching for Mexican food somewhere kinda near the airport led us to Crossroads -- thanks again, Yelpers! Great divey spot with really good food and margaritas. Major bonus for the vegetarian options and spicy salsa. I liked it better than some other places I've tried in Tucson, and would definitely go back next time I'm in town!
(4)
Christopher R.

Save yourself the frustration of snail service. This establishment has no shame making its customers wait to take their orders, or offer any refills on drinks. Your lucky if you flag a waiter/waitress down and get them to help you with urgency.
(1)
Dennis F.

The most curious thing about this restaurant is its name, but the food is excellent, reminiscent of some small family restaurants that we've eaten at in Mexico. In addition to some great hot salsa and the Tex-Mex favorite "Chile Colorado," the tortillas are old school, beer is cold, flower vendors pass by, mariachi's wander around even when it is not crowded, and the over all eating experience will take you back to deeper Mexico -- at least the parts we've enjoyed in the past. On the down side are the booths along the parking lot windows, a little tight on one side and ample on the other, so try them out before you get settled. We like them though, since it reminds us that this is not a cookie cutter restaurant. Besides my wife is a lot smaller than I am and finds the squeeze perfectly comfortable.
(4)
Mixmaster M.

After voting for lots of progressives in the Arizona primary, Mexican cuisine in south Tucson was just the ticket. Electorally, our nation is at a crossroads. Our fellow Americans, we gladly endorse the Crossroads Restaurant at 36th street and fourth avenue. Their signature dish, chiles crossroads, consists of shrimp stuffed Anaheim peppers lovingly entwined with crisp bacon. For the pork-averse, we suggest the potato tacos--crunchy corn shells enveloping succulent Idaho golds and surrounded by peppery pintos with yellow rice. The old school mariachi jukebox and gracious service complete a soulful Sonoran meal.
(4)
Simon E.

Chile rellenos in the Tucson Area rated according to the Homeland Security Advisory System with three word descriptors. Crossroads Restaurant: an oval plate. Yellow See photos.
(3)
Danny S.

The bottom line: Crossroads is almost certainly the best Mexican eating establishment in Tucson when you want to eat at a real Mexican restaurant and all you care about is good food. If you want fast, attentive service, then you will be irritated by the time you leave: the staff is extremely friendly, but they are rather adept at making themselves scarce and the kitchen tends to take a while to get food out. If you want a comfortable, classy environment, then you will wrinkle your nose when you enter: the walls are covered with stereotypical Mexican restaurant decor (which my girlfriend happens to adore), the booths are cramped and rigid, and the crowd is typically not of the hip, upper-class variety. If, however, you want some delicious Mexican food at an extremely reasonable price, then you will be hard-pressed to do better than Crossroads. And if you want my recommendation, then I'd say you will almost certainly go home happy if you order the cabeza dinner with rice and beans. Now, if you read my reviews you will know that I don't take lightly the claim that a Mexican restaurant in Tucson warrants the title of "The Best." I've enjoyed Cafe Poca Cosa, suffered through El Charro (repeatedly!), and sampled El Sur; I'm familiar with Taqueria Pico de Gallo, El Guero Canelo (north and south), and BK (tacos and carne asada); I've tried La Fuente, sneered at the Guadalajara Grill, and stumbled into the Taco Shop in the middle of the night. So just trust me on this: Crossroads at least doesn't suck. The obvious caveat is, of course, this: if you aren't dedicated to going to a restaurant, then there is no way to compare this experience to the one that comes from eating Mexican food at a picnic table set up outside of Tacos Apson, Karamelo King, or one of the other classic Mexican food carts that this city has to offer. There is a magic there that can't be replicated in a restaurant environment. But sometimes you don't want to eat outside, and sometimes you want a waitress to bring you some nice, spicy salsa and freshly-warmed chips while you wait for food that comes on a washable plate. If that's the mood you're in, then come give Crossroads a try. And for goodness' sake, order something interesting: I can't vouch for their flippin' chicken tacos or any nonsense like that.
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Bleep S.

Not exactly a value restaurant but the food is good. Chips and salsa are decent although the tomatoes in the salsa have that canned taste. 3 tacos Sonoran style,were delicious....tongue, carne asada and barbacoa....quacamole on the side....Dos Equis on tap. My bro had a whole fried fish and it was yum.
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Peg P.

This just went on my Favorites List. On New Year's Eve we went and enjoyed calabacitas, green tamales, cheese enchiladas, bean tostadas, and chimichangas. All were downright wonderful and tasty. Like others here have said, this is the real deal so if you're looking for authentic Mexican food with friendly servers, come here. Just be sure to grab a table and not a booth and you'll be more comfortable. We love this part of town and we will definitely be returning frequently.
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Julie S.

This place feels like you are in Mexico, nice casual atmosphere. Service was a little slow, I had to get up for water, and the waitress didn't tell us about the Sunday buffet in the back before we ordered, so we had made choices off the regular menu. While waiting for our food, which took awhile, we saw others bringing back food from the buffet, so I went back and checked it out after we ate. Due to the many choices available on the all-you-can-eat buffet and it being less expensive than what we got, we might have chosen to do that if we had known. My friend said they chicken/shrimp fajitas were the BEST he has ever had and had enough leftovers for another meal. My albondigas soup was chock full of veggies and several small meatballs in a flavorful broth; the sauce on my chile relleno was good, but the cheese inside was in a lump, not melted and gooey like usual (also, it was a yellow cheese rather than white which most authentic Mex places use). They took it back and heated it up, and then it was fine. The food/flavors were excellent and I would have given 5 stars if not for the service and the cold cheese in the chile relleno. If in Tucson again, we would definitely go back !!
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Bruce B.

this is the third buffet i've investigated absolutely the best friendly people great choices easy on the wallet
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PJ R.

One of the best places to get authentic mexican food. It was affordable and great. Service was ok, but the food made up for it!!!
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Rosy D.

Food was great. I went when there was a mariachi band, very cool.
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Sydnie S.

I thought this place was delicious. I'm often disappointed with Mexican restaurants that appear the way Crossroads does; they give off a Chevys vibe (like the chili's of Mexican food). I was totally wrong to think so, and would love to come back. I'd definitely recommend this to others. I got the chicken enchiladas with rice and beans ... Yum! nomnomnom
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Quinn W.

You can't go to Tucson and not stop at Crossroads. Every time I visit my dad here, I have to stop by. Their food is phenomenal and the service is amazing. I salivate over their salsa (trying not to water it down), their horchada makes me speak Spanish, and their carne asada taco makes me sing the Mexican National Anthem. What else can you say? I only wish they would franchise out to Baltimore, so I won't have to wait for my next trip to Arizona!
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Larry G.

Asked at the hotel for a Mexican restaurant recommendation. She said to try Crossroads. Went over with my sister (Missouri), Aunt & Uncle (Colorado) and mother (Las Vegas). They all raved about the food. They ordered enchiladas, tacos, rellenos and albondigas, all good. I had lengua that wasn't bad, but certainly not the best. Service was slow but super friendly. Food was slow but overall good. The full bar did not hurt my feelings. Prices were really low. Portions were great. Atmosphere was pretty typical, especially for an old place. Overall, a pretty cool experience. I'll come back.
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Daniel B.

Ask for your omelet early, the guy takes FOREVER! Had high hopes for breakfast buffet, not impressed.
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Rick V.

Ambience! Did I say ambience? Mariachi band on weekends. Way cool. Table-to-table serenades. Excellent atmosphere. Throw in a pitcher of beer, chips & salsa, add food and hang out all night. Food was exquisite. We've been there three times now and I must say, I am highly impressed. Everything was delicious. Ordered off the menu and haven't had the buffet yet, but it LOOKS really good and we've seen lots of people troughing it up. I've lived in Tucson for about 8 years and sampled LOTS of Mexican food offerings. Crossroads is at the very top of my list. I am at a loss to think of any better.
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George C.

This place has been a Southside Tucson staple since my Father was yound. The coolest thing about Crossroads is that they offer drive up service. You park in front and they serve you in your vehicle. Back in the days, you could even order a pitcher of beer to drink in your car! I stopped in this week to grab a quick buffet lunch and was pretty good. I just wish all of the food was fresh and warm. Nothing was cold or rotten, it was just not really hot and the salad was not the greenest. The flavors were good, though. Next time I will probably just stick to the regular menu.
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Alan B.

I've been looking for a good all you can eat breakfast for $5 ever since JB's Restaurant was shutdown about 10 years or so ago. Well folks, this is the place for good all you can eat breakfast. Good service. Nice Mexican style setting. Not gourmet but good mexican meals. There's the usual scambled eggs, bacon and bread plus menudo and all kinds of mexican soups etc... If you are on a budget this place can fill you up the rest of the day. I give 3 and a half stars. I should try their other non-breakfast meals someday.
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Mike B.

When I was in college in the 80's this was a place to get away, nobody could find me here. A little more gentrified now than in the 80's and I don't think they will serve a pitcher of beer to your car window like in the old days, but the food is still delicious. You won't find yuppies in this place they don't venture this far south, I think the cops avoid this area too, I have never had a problem though, and highly recommend Crossroads if you want real Mexican food.
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Stephanie H.

We're not going to go back here. The food isn't terrible, but it just isn't that good either, and there are a ton of other GOOD Mexican restaurants within the same area. The service is also pretty awful. The last two times we went, it wasn't that busy and our server seemed to just be standing up front at the hostess stand chatting with other employees. Head over to Rigo's, Micha's, or Los Portales instead.
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Erica M.

SOO good! The service and the food! The only thing I would recommend in NOT getting is the tortilla soup...it was gross! Its also not the BEST neighborhood so I wouldn't hang out in the parking lot or walk their alone at night or anything. I would def come here again great Mexican food!
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Robert V.

Excellent, fresh ,food, authentic. You will like it here!
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Terence L.

Teachers are a cheap, but drunk lot... So based on that aforementioned statement, I would highly suggest a little hidden gem called Crossroads. I went for the first time yesterday after work on a late Friday afternoon. This was actually based on a recommendation from a friend of mine who extolled the virtues of Crossroads and its inexpensive suds. As I have never been there before, nor am I too familiar with South Tucson, it took me a bit of time to find the place. In fact when I arrived, my educator colleagues had already ordered a round of beers. 12 ounce Tecate drafts served in frosted mugs to be precise. In the couple of hours we were there, we must have ordered about a dozen of said beverages. The damage for these beers? About a dozen dollars total. Yep it doesn't require a math teacher to add up ONE BUCK BEERS, folks. I believe they also serve margaritas for 2 dollars as well. Now, I've seen and ordered from plenty of dollar menus in the past, but this beats them all. Screw you, McDonald's. It is solely for this reason I am in love with Crossroads. Others in my party had the same intense feelings towards this place. Upon leaving, one of my so-called coworkers did attempt to physically make love with the side of building. It's not often I get to see a grown man humping a restaurant in South Tucson. Or really in any other city for that matter. His poor girlfriend was there to watch the whole, sad spectacle. This profoundly disturbing event transpired immediately after a conversation comparing happy hour here to last week's location, the overpriced Old Pueblo Grill. Boo to $4 to beers when you can get it for 4 quarters. I am a huge taco fan, so I decided to forgo the appetizers on the menu and opted for a couple of tacos: one carne asada and one cabeza. They were decent enough for me to devour them, but I've had much better. My coworker never had cabeza (meat from the cheeks of a cow) taco, but he loved it. He also thoroughly enjoyed a lengua (tongue) taco as well. While my lukewarm opinion of my tacos may seem like a knock on Crossroads, I do want to point out that I haven't tried anything else on the menu. And I do indeed look forward to eating a full-blown meal there sometime soon. I've heard, and read from reviews, that the food at Crossroads is excellent. One Yelper, Brian, described the ambiance as gritty and the surrounding neighborhood as dicey. I wouldn't necessarily use those very words myself, but they do convey a reasonably correct image. The place is decidedly unpretentious. On the inside, it looks very simple and just has the feel of an older, traditional Mexican restaurant, which is precisely what it is. I didn't know this until leaving, but the location is directly across the street from the Greyhound Dog Tracks. Should you feel inclined to do so, you can literally get your drink on at Crossroads, then stumble over across the street to bet on the dogs. They also serve cheap drinks at the Tracks, but that's for another review. One warning I feel I need to brace you for should you drop in at Crossroads: the booth seats are in a fully upright position. I am not kidding when I say that airline seats recline more than Crossroads'. But physical comfort doesn't matter when you have a steady stream of $1 beers coming your way. The waitstaff, all women the time I visited, wore the traditional Mexican restaurant waitress garb of the white, poofy blouse. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. Pretty much whenever our mugs reached bottom, she was there to assist in our continued debauchery. Did I mention that teachers were a drunk lot?
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Rachel S.

What stays with me is the great service. We walked in witha baby and a screaming two year old, and the hostess only gave him sympathy and a basket of chips. Really, the music was so loud not too many people could hear him screaming. Our waitress was equally kind and efficient. We had considered leaving because our our child's atrocious behavior, but were convinced to stay. The food was another story....there was just absolutely nothing at all memorable about it. Shredded beef chimi, ok, kind of dry. Relleno, completely totally average. Bens, average. Rice, average.I was interested in a beef taco or enchilada, but only ground beef is offered, and shredded is so much better. A couple near us were sucking down margaritas. They looked pretty good, and another table near us got camarones al mojo de ajo. It smelled incredibly good, and the couple were devouring it happily. I don't think I would bother going back there since it is far from my house, but they get 3 stars for the awesome service.
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Wesley B.

Our service was excellent, as the waitress was quick with our refills. The food comes quickly so any appetizer just gets in the way. Stick to the chips and salsa. You get a lot of food but peripherals like sour cream and guacamole are extra. Pepsi products are what they have on the fountain. Coke is available but served in glass bottles so they aren't free to refill.
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Tara S.

I cannot give a complete review because I never had an opportunity to order. My husband and I decided to go here on his lunch break. We often go to Michas or Rigos which are nearby but thought we would give this place a try. I had heard that the seafood is good here. Anyway, we walked in and were told to sit anywhere. The place had very few customers. We chose a booth and sat down. The booth was very narrow, very rigid...extremely uncomfortable. This led me to believe the food must be wonderful. The waitress approached us to take our drink orders. I ordered a diet coke. Before we received our drink orders, we were brought chips and salsa. The chips and salsa were not good. We were then brought our drink orders. I received a diet coke in a bottle. Does this place not have a soda machine? The restaurant was also very hot. Anyway, we then waited and waited for our waitress to come back and take our order. We closed our menus and put them in a pile. Our waitress looked over at us, then went back to stocking Styrofoam trays. We decided this probably wasn't a good sign. We got up, asked our waitress to pay for the diet coke and told her we didn't have time to wait for her to decide to come take our order. She didn't really care. She just said "OK, two dollars". No apologies and no effort to get us to stay. No wonder there were no customers here. We headed across the street to Rigos and ate their buffet. The staff there is very friendly and efficient and the food is good. I am sorry to say I will never have the "pleasure" of trying Crossroads. The attitude and lack of work enthusiasm, etc persuaded me to stick with what I know.
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James A.

Authentic Mexican food just down the street from the tourist trap Mexican place that Clinton went to - People here are always nice, the food is great, the salsa fresh and spicy. Great Carne Seca and Seafood. Love Crossroads!!
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v b.

Oh mommie the enchilada sauce is so freakin' good! I wonder if they sell it by the quart....I have been here mostly for lunch and the lunch specials are large portions, I usually have leftovers for later, yummy! Service is great and friendly/genuine.
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Pepper G.

Went for lunch on 5-22-12. We were offered to either order from the buffet or the menu. We decided to give the buffet a look. It was located in a side room which was extremely hot and stifling. I noticed while looking over the selection of food that named plates describing the food were all mixed up, i.e.: a vegetable dish where bean burritos were supposed to be and so on. Personally, I didn't want to take a chance on how long the food was sitting there, in the heat of the room, so we opted for the menu. My friend ordered the Huevos Rancheros and I ordered a bean and cheese burrito. Food came out in a timely manner, although service was a tad slow in the beginning; It took awhile before our waitress took our order. The restaurant was not busy at all. On a plus, lunch was outstanding, one of the best bean and cheese burritos in a long time...so yummy!! Salsa and chips were tasty as well. In addition, my friend enjoyed her dish as well, because there was nothing leftover!! I will be back.
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Robert C.

Most authentic Mexican restaurant I've eaten at in a long time. I read the reviews here on Yelp and decided to give it a try, I wasn't disappointed. I went at happy hour and had a couple $1 Margaritas. The chips were a bit on the thick side, I prefer them thin but the salsa was very good and very hot. I found myself eating the chips without salsa to put out the fire. For an appetizer I had the seafood cocktail, I ordered the small and received what I thought was a large. My entree was Shrimp Enchiladas with red chili. I ordered them ala carte as the chips an salsa and the seafood cocktail was a bit filling. The red chili should have come with a warning and a disclaimer. This stuff was the real deal hot, not your Americanized Tex-Mex fare. I was feeling the burn for 2 days after eating this meal but it sure was good! I didn't notice anyone humping the wall outside but maybe I was there on an off night.
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Brian H.

Cheap, tasty, authentic Sonoran-style Mexican food. Gritty ambiance, dicey neighborhood, and little-to-no wait (as opposed to the ridiculous and overrated Mi Nidito down the street) serve only to enhance the experience. One of the more reliable places in town. Cheap margaritas, great soups, and flavorful tortillas. Service is sweet and if you want to ship food to a loved one, they will freeze it for you in advance.
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Barbara G.

I have been coming to Crossroads for about 10 years. The food is excellent, the servers and hosts very friendly. This is a great place to eat in South Tucson.
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Address : 2602 S 4th Ave
Tucson, AZ, 85713
Phone (520) 624-0395
Website https://www.crossroadsfinemexican.com
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Opening Hours

Mon :8:00 am - 10:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes

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Mexican Cuisine

If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.

Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.

Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.

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2602 S 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85713

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