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Amelia's Mexican Kitchen - Grant

4.4 (365)
$30 and under
Mexican
5553 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712

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Amelia's Mexican Kitchen - Grant

4.4
$30 and under
Mexican
East Tucson

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
Amelia's Mexican Kitchen is a restaurant that fuses Traditional Mexican kitchen with modern twists.
Chef Jose Contreras has been named a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Southwest (AZ, NM, NV, OK). Named after his grandmother, Amelia, Chef Contreras brings family traditions to life with dishes like enchiladas, chilaquiles, quesabirria, molcajetes and tamales. With two locations in Tucson. Our signature dish "Amelia's Molcajete" is widely known in Tucson as one of the best.
We received several rewards for our food, the latest was 1st and 2nd place in best salsa & 1rd. place for best taco .
Amelia's Mexican Kitchen 2nd location is a cozy and modern place to share amazing food with amazing people.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 7:00 am–8:30 am Fri, Sat 7:00 am–9:00 am Sun 8:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Contreras
  • Catering
    Catering Available. ameliastucson.com
  • Private party facilities
    Call us for reservations!!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    East Tucson
  • Cross street
    5553 e Grant rd,.. East of Craycroft, Across from CHUZE Fitness Center
  • Parking Details
    Private Parking
  • Public transport
    east of craycroft, accros from chuze fitness center
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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All Experiences

  • Every Day Brunch!!

    2 - 10 people

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for Brunch Chiliaquiles, Quesabirrias, Chiles Rellenos, Café de Olla and Mimosas!
    Every Day Brunch!! photo

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    @ameliastucson has award winning Oaxaca Mole Madre on their menu that you need to try! #tucson #restaurant

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    @ameliastucson award-winning Quesabirrias 😍 #Tucson #mexicanfood #foodie #bestintucson

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Amelia's Mexican Kitchen - Grant.

4.4

4.4
(365)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amelia's Mexican Kitchen - Grant offers "excellent food every time," with standout dishes like "birria tacos" and "beef tamales." The service is praised as "attentive" and "friendly." While the restaurant is small, making reservations is recommended to avoid a wait. Be prepared for "limited parking" and "high noise levels," but the "authentic style Mexican food" and "wonderful dining experience" are worth it.
365 Reviews
  1. Sarah

    Northwest Florida2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Or server Oscar was fantastic! Food was really good and so was the margarita. Would recommend getting a reservation.

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  2. Terry

    Tucson32 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 27 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very limited parking. Handful of spaces in front and parking in back is narrow and scary.

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  3. Carol

    Tucson4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined here several times and the food is always excellent. We took our son from out of town for some Mexican food. I ordered the 4-taquitos plates while my husband and son ordered the combination plates. Nicely presented, food came out hot with very little wait time. We were there around 5:15 pm. The restaurant is small with around 7 tables. There’s also outside patio dining areas with about the same number of tables. Restaurant gets busy later in the evening

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  4. Darlene

    Tucson8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great friendly staff. Excellent food every time. Highly recommend the beef tamales for breakfast or dinner, they’re on both menus. The refried beans there are excellent! Met up with three friends to have a nice lunch/breakfast and catch up over excellent food. Parking is a drawback and the noise level especially if you want to sit outside. But the food is really remarkable and worth it

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  5. David

    San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 20 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Ok, not great. Extremely NOUSY. Waitress kept forgetting our order. Had a combination platter. On the red and green enchilada, the red sauce was definitely out of a can. Give me a break. The Tamale was great . The taquito was OK but dry. We also had a Caesar salad with Carne Asada on top. Not really a Caesar salad, but the beef on it was OK. Perhaps we ordered the wrong things… Otherwise, why did other people give this place such good reviews? Would not return.

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  6. Steve

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was not delivered hot. Waiter delivered food and final check yet no other check in to find out how we were doing

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  7. Louis

    Unspecified3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The meal was outstanding, the atmosphere was just right, and the service was excellent

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  8. Bernard Gold

    Philadelphia County43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Their chile rellenos with rice and beans are the best in town. We also love their grilled burrias tacos with the doippig sauce - so good. Service was excellent. Reservations honored. Indoor and outdoor seatings.

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  9. Jarrad Gold

    Las Vegas34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service, and margaritas! The food and drinks were reasonably priced and were delicious. We can’t wait to come back and plan to try the other location as well.

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  10. Sharon

    Portland / Oregon9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 4 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Poor service. Employees seem rushed and overwhelmed. Food was good not great. Margaritas was super sweet tasted like it was from a premade mix

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 7:00 am–8:30 am Fri, Sat 7:00 am–9:00 am Sun 8:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Contreras
  • Catering
    Catering Available. ameliastucson.com
  • Private party facilities
    Call us for reservations!!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    East Tucson
  • Cross street
    5553 e Grant rd,.. East of Craycroft, Across from CHUZE Fitness Center
  • Parking Details
    Private Parking
  • Public transport
    east of craycroft, accros from chuze fitness center
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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FAQs

Amelia’s Mexican Kitchen, Grant is often very busy, with guests reporting packed dining rooms and long waits even midweek; reviewers note it was especially busy on a Wednesday and buzzing on a Tuesday morning. For a quieter visit, guests recommend arriving early or close to closing when seating was easier.

Yes, Amelia's makes a lovely casual date-night choice, with guests reporting enjoyable anniversary dinners and reviewers calling it a good spot for a relaxed night out.

Portions skew generous, guests describe the burritos as “massive, ” and several reviewers say some plates arrive large enough to share or leave leftovers.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished comfort rather than formalwear.

Tuesdays are a standout, guests specifically recommend Amelia's for Taco Tuesday deals, praising the al pastor and birria.

Yes, Amelia’s Grant offers patio seating; many guests specifically chose the patio and describe sitting outside as part of the experience.

Amelia’s Grant feels cozy and intimate, with a warm, buzzing dining room, vibrant decor and friendly, attentive service, plus an inviting patio that extends the space.

Yes, families dine here comfortably: guests report bringing children (including a family whose four kids loved the Mickey Mouse pancakes) and others have visited successfully with larger family groups.

Early in the day or before peak dining times, guests say arriving early helps you get seated quickly and avoid the long waits this popular Grant Road spot can have.

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Amelia's Mexican Kitchen - Grant

4.4
$30 and under
Mexican
East Tucson

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 30 times today
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