Elvira's

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2221 E Frontage Rd Ste A101
Tubac, AZ 85646

Elvira's Restaurant in Tubac, AZ is an award-winning Mexican restaurant with a touch of fusion, offering a unique dining experience that stretches the boundaries of the culinary world. Owned and operated by Chef Ruben Monroy, the grandson of the original founder, Elvira's takes traditional Mexican dishes and elevates them to new heights, using ingredients like moles, squash blossoms, quesadillas, and chiles rellenos. The restaurant's extensive menu also includes a wide selection of tequila and mezcal, Mexican wines and beers, and creative cocktails like mango and tamarind Margaritas and guanabanatinis made with guanabana fruit.

With its sleek wooden bar, beautiful vases and pots, lush curtains, and colorful Mexican crafts and art, Elvira's creates an unforgettable ambiance that transports visitors into a world of culinary delight. The restaurant has received rave reviews for its flavorful food, enticing drinks, and pleasant service, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking the best Mexican fare in Southern Arizona. Whether you're enjoying the Cuitlacoche and Chicken Tacos, the Blistered Shishito Peppers, or the Hazelnut Mole, Elvira's promises a dining experience that is both unique and memorable.

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4.0476 reviews
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John W.
10/30/2025

Expensive, but, we still go. Actually today our lunch was astonishing. Service is always 5 star and of course the decor and ambiance is super pleasing; noticed they had new chairs and they were...

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Marshall G.
3/23/2025

From where we live, it's a hundred miles round trip. So , I only come for one dish, and I think it's worth it. King mole negro over chicken. 32 spices in this dark mole. And an anniversary...

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Treena C.
1/12/2025

In the movie "Groundhog Day" the main character wakes up and relives the same day over and over again. If that happened to me, the amazing day I visited Elvira's is the day I would want to repeat...

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Melissa L.
11/17/2024

Elvira's has been on my bucket list for years now. It's one of the most raved about restaurants on this side of town and has been open since the 1920s (moved from Nogales to Tubac). Finally had...

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Ella L.
4/10/2025

We were very excited to dine at Elvira's, especially after hearing wonderful things from others. The entrance through the unique gift shop and atmosphere was absolutely beautiful, making us feel...

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