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Southern Arizona’s Award-Winning Mexican Restaurant With a Touch of Fusion Located in Tubac, Arizona. The owner/chef Ruben Monroy, the grandson of the original founder of the Restaurant, takes traditional dishes such as moles (they have a wide selection), squash blossom, quesadillas, and chiles rellenos, including one named after Frida Kahlo, a Mexican artist who used bold colors, and other Mexican fare and elevates them to new heights. The expansive drink selection includes tequila and mezcal, Mexican wines and beers, Margaritas made with mango, tamarind, and agave honey, and mojitos and guanabanatinis – martinis that use guanabana fruit, a fruit native to Mexico.
Contemporary takes on Mexican favorites, including a special mole menu, served with craft cocktails.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2221 I-19 Frontage Rd, Tubac, AZ 85646
Phone: (520) 398-9421
Website: http://www.elvirasrestaurant.com/
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Elvira’s Restaurant Tubac, Arizona
Southern Arizona’s Award Winning Mexican Restaurant with a touch of fusion. Located in Tubac, Arizona just 30 minutes south of Tucson.
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Since 1927, Elvira’s was located just across the border in Nogales, Sonora. And was justly famous for excellent Mexican cuisine and fine dining.
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Stan Gross
We ran across an article about this place having the best chile relleno in Arizona, so we thought we’d take a road trip to give their food a try. When we arrived to the uniquely decorated restaurant and gallery we both realized we had been here previously on a different road trip to the Tubac area. The staff were all friendly and attentive, and we were seated promptly. We decided to start with an appetizer – the quesadilla with chicken. It was delicious, accompanied by a side dishes of pico and pickled onions, along with a bean dip! My other half ordered the Chicken Enchiladas with green sauce and I had the Chile Relleno en Chipotle. My expectations were pretty high after reading the article on the best chile relleno. I have to say that it was good, but I cannot say I was impressed. The presentation was pretty basic along with the flavor. The Chicken Enchilada with green sauce was good as well the whole meal was pricey. The quesadilla with chicken ended up being the highlight of the meal. If you’re ever in the Tubac area , or up for a road trip, this place is worth a stop for the unique decor and a nice meal.
… moreRoxanna White
We dined here and had fairly low expectations as we thought there was a chance it was just a tourist trap. Boy were we wrong. It is not only a beautiful restaurant – gaudy but in the BEST way – but the food and service were pretty impressive as well. The hostess however was not very warm or welcoming. Not what you’d expect for front of house/first impressions. That was our only negative interaction here though.
We started with the taquitos de papas – delish. Very generous portion too – awesome. We also had a margarita. I ordered the Elvira’s one and it was smooth and exquisite. I would have loved to have ordered several honestly but I used restraint. It was really good though. Probably one of the best ones I’ve ever had and a good Marg is my typical cocktail order. I ordered the Filet Sosa medium. Perfection. Sooooo good. My husband ordered the Mole Rojo and enjoyed it. We both agreed though that my dish was the standout here. Our Server was great. Friendly and helpful and even though he was very busy, we never had to wait on him for anything! It was my birthday weekend and we ordered their flourless chocolate cake. Being gluten free for over ten years, I’ve had a lot of flourless cakes in my day. This one was a cut above the rest. SO tasty. It came with a hazelnut gelato and the Server made sure it came with a candle – thoughtful and appreciated! We had an absolutely wonderful meal here and hope to be able to make it here again while we are in AZ. Thank you for a great experience!
… moreWe started with the taquitos de papas – delish. Very generous portion too – awesome. We also had a margarita. I ordered the Elvira’s one and it was smooth and exquisite. I would have loved to have ordered several honestly but I used restraint. It was really good though. Probably one of the best ones I’ve ever had and a good Marg is my typical cocktail order. I ordered the Filet Sosa medium. Perfection. Sooooo good. My husband ordered the Mole Rojo and enjoyed it. We both agreed though that my dish was the standout here. Our Server was great. Friendly and helpful and even though he was very busy, we never had to wait on him for anything! It was my birthday weekend and we ordered their flourless chocolate cake. Being gluten free for over ten years, I’ve had a lot of flourless cakes in my day. This one was a cut above the rest. SO tasty. It came with a hazelnut gelato and the Server made sure it came with a candle – thoughtful and appreciated! We had an absolutely wonderful meal here and hope to be able to make it here again while we are in AZ. Thank you for a great experience!
Brendan Housler
We loved this place! The chiccerones are sooo fresh! Enchiladas were a table favorite, along with the Negro Mole. Best I’ve ever had.
Very unique restaurant and great staff. Will go again for sure.
… moreVery unique restaurant and great staff. Will go again for sure.
Ivan Peña
Elvira’s: A Feast for the Eyes, But Not for the Experience
Elvira’s is visually stunning. From the moment you walk in, the décor captivates—vibrant, eclectic, and immersive. Every seat offers a unique aesthetic, and the atmosphere promises something special. Unfortunately, that promise wasn’t fulfilled beyond the visuals.
Service was the Achilles’ heel of our visit. The hostess greeted us with a noticeably cold demeanor—perhaps just an off day, but it set the tone. We were told to expect a 15–20 minute wait despite the restaurant being only moderately busy with several open tables. An hour later, we were finally seated.
Once at the table, it took another 30 minutes before a server arrived—just to offer water. Another 15 minutes passed before we could order drinks and a single appetizer. Hoping to keep things simple, we added one dessert. Even with the restaurant nearly empty by then, everything took far too long to arrive.
The appetizer was forgettable, the drinks poorly executed, and the only highlight was the lava cake with ice cream—clearly pre-made, but enjoyable nonetheless. Even the check took an excessive amount of time to process.
Elvira’s has the potential to be a standout destination, but the disconnect between ambiance and execution is hard to ignore. Until the service and kitchen operations match the beauty of the space, I can’t recommend it.
… moreElvira’s is visually stunning. From the moment you walk in, the décor captivates—vibrant, eclectic, and immersive. Every seat offers a unique aesthetic, and the atmosphere promises something special. Unfortunately, that promise wasn’t fulfilled beyond the visuals.
Service was the Achilles’ heel of our visit. The hostess greeted us with a noticeably cold demeanor—perhaps just an off day, but it set the tone. We were told to expect a 15–20 minute wait despite the restaurant being only moderately busy with several open tables. An hour later, we were finally seated.
Once at the table, it took another 30 minutes before a server arrived—just to offer water. Another 15 minutes passed before we could order drinks and a single appetizer. Hoping to keep things simple, we added one dessert. Even with the restaurant nearly empty by then, everything took far too long to arrive.
The appetizer was forgettable, the drinks poorly executed, and the only highlight was the lava cake with ice cream—clearly pre-made, but enjoyable nonetheless. Even the check took an excessive amount of time to process.
Elvira’s has the potential to be a standout destination, but the disconnect between ambiance and execution is hard to ignore. Until the service and kitchen operations match the beauty of the space, I can’t recommend it.
TXExplorer
Elvira’s is a fantastic place for celebrating, dating, or just indulging in fine Mexican cuisine.
Their specialty is mole, and it doesn’t disappoint. If it’s your first time there, I highly recommend it.
The ambiance and decor really clinch this as a must-do in Tubac.
… moreTheir specialty is mole, and it doesn’t disappoint. If it’s your first time there, I highly recommend it.
The ambiance and decor really clinch this as a must-do in Tubac.
Richard Abraham sr.
The atmosphere and ambience is amazing. The food delicious(but pricey). The service lost one star because in my opinion they were understaffed. It took a long time to get drinks and she neglected to get my last drink. And the staff didn’t smile very often. If I return it will probably only be for lunch. But they do have an impressive selection of tequilas.
… moreMichael Kearney
The service can’t make up for the lackluster food. I got the Chili Rellano and felt the sauce was overpowered by the green peppers. The cheese was nice and creamy but under flavored. But it doesn’t come close to being worth $25. Save your money for a James Beard award winner in Tucson.
… moreMike Smith
I like the food. It is well thought out and well executed. The drinks are US style, overly sweet. I had an excellent and I mean excellent off the menu mole. I don’t know if it had a name as the waiter, just said it was dried fruit mole. There was a lot of dried fruit in so that may be the name.
That one dish was very good and I think it tipped the scale at $48 before tip. The drinks were $20-25 per drink. Other than the off menu item, the rest while good, I don’t think it justified the price.
Staff was busy and I had to leave to find our waiter a couple of times but it was good enough.
… moreThat one dish was very good and I think it tipped the scale at $48 before tip. The drinks were $20-25 per drink. Other than the off menu item, the rest while good, I don’t think it justified the price.
Staff was busy and I had to leave to find our waiter a couple of times but it was good enough.
Kay C
The interior is spectacular!
The ceiling has thousands of tear drop shaped glass pendants.
It is so unique!
Their food revolves around seafood and traditional / unusual Mexican mole sauces with chicken.
Our dinners were so wonderful and flavorful.
The flour less chocolate cake was full of intense chocolate flavor and was complimented by hazelnut gelato.
… moreThe ceiling has thousands of tear drop shaped glass pendants.
It is so unique!
Their food revolves around seafood and traditional / unusual Mexican mole sauces with chicken.
Our dinners were so wonderful and flavorful.
The flour less chocolate cake was full of intense chocolate flavor and was complimented by hazelnut gelato.
Carolyn Kraus
We didn’t eat there this time just looked through the gift shop in the back. What a cool place! My daughter and son in law have been there to eat and said it was their favorite.
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