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El Merendero

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About this business

In 1965 this restaurant started as A & W serving their famous root beer barrels and hot dogs as a drive in. Later on Mr. Robert Perez bought it and changed the name to "El Sombrero Drive Inn" changing the restaurant to Mexican food. In 1986 the Bohon family bought the restaurant, changing the menu and added seafood to their Mexican food menu. In 2000 the Bohon family started the plans to update the appearance of the restaurant and finally in 2001 the restaurant became what it is today, a better looking place continuing with ... read more

Location details

5443 S 12th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.11,384 reviews
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Ariana Echeverria 
6 years ago

you could actually have your seafood cold and add more flavor to the cocktails. 

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Ana Rodriguez 
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6 years ago

The food was good as always 

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Cassandra Lynn 
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6 years ago

great customer service. staff was friendly and on top of things 

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Rick Nielsen 
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6 years ago

Buena comida, nice staff, large portions 

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JM Shorthair 
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6 years ago

great food, nice neighborhood restaurant. 

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JJ Thomas 
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6 years ago

The hidden jem of Tucson. Very authentic dishes, Sonoran style. Could be the best tostada de ceviche in town. Fresh! Caldo de mariscos has great flavor, old Sonoran recipe from the Sea of Cortez. They have a Unique Chile powder that comes in a table shaker. Great service, very friendly. 

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Amethyst Charm Tupag Sunman 
7 years ago

This is a nice place and delicious food try and visit El Merendero Churos is delicious my favorite dessert 

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Kristi Nerdig 
7 years ago

We had a wonderful experience all around! 

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Ruben Castillo 
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7 years ago

#1 Chile Colorado and great Flautas 

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How is El Merendero rated?

El Merendero has a 4.1 star rating with 1,384 reviews. 

When is El Merendero open?

El Merendero is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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