You don’t have to look hard to find great Mexican food in Arizona, but some of the very best restaurants take a little more effort to seek out. Mi Nidito, an unassuming, yet iconic Tucson eatery is one such place – although it’s a Southside legend, the building is so humble that you could drive right on past without knowing any better. That would be a grave mistake, however, as the food is so good, the likes of presidents and celebrities have dined here!
Established in 1952, Mi Nidito has become a Tucson legend over the years.
Google/Carefree Spas You’ll find the unassuming eatery on South 4th Avenue.
Spanish for “My Little Nest,” Mi Nidito is a tight-knit family operation serving up authentic Sonoran cuisine.
Google/Mike Santella The restaurant may be small - although 35 seats have been added since it first opened - but the crowds certainly aren’t. Don’t be surprised if you encounter long wait times, especially at peak business hours.
The main thing that sets Mi Nidito apart from other similar eateries is its extensive list of famous guests.
Google/Rabin Shakya Among them are Bill Clinton, William Shatner, Enrique Iglesias and so many more celebrities and political figures.
Let’s get to the food, shall we? A wide selection of appetizers helps start your meal off on the right foot, with delicious options like cheese tostadas and Mexican nachos.
Google/MHJ Photo Additionally, each table receives two complimentary baskets of chips (all others after two are 75 cents a piece.)
If you’d like to order the exact meal Bill Clinton did during his 1999 visit, order the “President’s Plate.”
Google/Luis Carrillo This behemoth of a meal features a bean tostada, birria taco, chile relleño, chicken enchilada, and beef tamale. It’s a little bit of everything, and your taste buds will appreciate the variety.
Other entrees include tacos, burros, chimichangas, enchiladas, several different combination platters, and so much more.
Google/Paul South No matter what you’re craving, you can rest assured this historic outpost has it on the menu. Oh, and don’t forget to pair your meal with one of the restaurant’s famous frozen margaritas!
Address: 1813 South 4th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85713.
Google Maps Hours are 11 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, and 11 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
Visit the restaurant’s website or Facebook page to learn more.
Google/Carefree Spas
You’ll find the unassuming eatery on South 4th Avenue.
Google/Mike Santella
The restaurant may be small - although 35 seats have been added since it first opened - but the crowds certainly aren’t. Don’t be surprised if you encounter long wait times, especially at peak business hours.
Google/Rabin Shakya
Among them are Bill Clinton, William Shatner, Enrique Iglesias and so many more celebrities and political figures.
Google/MHJ Photo
Additionally, each table receives two complimentary baskets of chips (all others after two are 75 cents a piece.)
Google/Luis Carrillo
This behemoth of a meal features a bean tostada, birria taco, chile relleño, chicken enchilada, and beef tamale. It’s a little bit of everything, and your taste buds will appreciate the variety.
Google/Paul South
No matter what you’re craving, you can rest assured this historic outpost has it on the menu. Oh, and don’t forget to pair your meal with one of the restaurant’s famous frozen margaritas!
Google Maps
Hours are 11 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, and 11 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
Have you ever dined at Mi Nidito? If so, what did you order and how was it? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section below, and check out our previous article for more mouthwatering Mexican food in Arizona.
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Address: Mi Nidito Restaurant, 1813 S 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713, USA
