
GRINGO grill + cantina
5900 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704
About GRINGO grill + cantina - steak house in Tucson, Arizona
Spacious cantina serving Tex-Mex standards & inventive cocktails in colorful, adobe-style digs.
Customer Review Summary
Overall, GRINGO grill + cantina has received mixed reviews. Many patrons praised the food and service, highlighting dishes like chicken enchiladas and fajitas as delicious, with servers like Alexia and JD receiving particular acclaim for their friendliness and attentiveness. Some reviews noted negative experiences, citing issues with food flavor and serving sizes, as well as a lack of attention to detail regarding orders. A recurring theme was the varied quality of service, with some servers performing excellently while others seemed inexperienced. Despite some criticisms, several diners expressed a willingness to return, emphasizing the restaurant's potential for a pleasant dining experience.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Kathi Strichman
Excellent food and service. I had chicken enchiladas and my husband had chicken Fajitas. Absolutely delicious! Alexia was our server and she was delightful. Service was quick and friendly. We ate here twice during our trip to Tucson will do so again on future visits.
Cheri Karren
We celebrated a wedding on the patio and JD was our server. He was so delightful and personable. He never acted like he was hurried or frustrated even though there were many different orders for him to keep track of. Kudo’s to him and also to you for hiring him. He is truly the best we have experienced in our time in Tucson. You will bet that we will be back to your establishment.
Elizabeth W
We went to the restaurant as it was close to our hotel and it was a long travel day. We were a little concerned when we walked into the place only had one other table eating on a Saturday night. Well, the food showed us why. It was not that great, lots of citrus that upset the flavor of the food and also basic....it is hard to explain. We were fine with the lackluster experience, all can't be winners. The real issue with the service was the notification I got that a $15 dollar tip was left on our card (which processed serveral days after we left). We do tip 20% regardless but 20% of the bill was $5-6 dollars. I would encourage customers to keep your reciept to dispute anything potentially. We did not. So just trying to give a heads up to the next customer.
Linda Rymon
We took the red eye in from Phila, conducted some business. By 5:30,we were ready for some good food, but didn't want to drive. 300ft from our hotel was Gringo. Lucky accident! John is an above par bartender/server. His Margaritas are among the best I've ever had! Service was awesome as well! We had the Happy Hour Tacos. Amazing! Homemade guacamole. I encourage both locals and visitors to give this place a try! I know we'll be back before going back to Philly!
John Sleeper
Ordered takeout. Cheese enchiladas. Didn't know anything about the restaurant because I'm from out of town. Menu said it came with rice and beans. Took it back to the hotel. Opened it up. No rice. No beans. Where is the attention to detail? Does anyone care? This is the kind of bullshit that gives this establishment crappy reviews. Thanks, guys. Great first and only impression. Oh. And the enchiladas sucked.
Eddie Espinoza
First time eating here on 04/16/22. The food was great! Half off appetizers every day from 4 to 6. The service was mediocre at best. Our server seemed like he is new at customer service or was not trained very well.
Alex Casares
Friendly service, a pleasant quaint ambience , very tasty food with a slight twist on traditional Mexican cuisine . A little pricey for the portion size . For instance $ 12.00 for three mixed small taco's that come with no sides.
Leni Konstas (Eleni)
Delicious food, great service, and scenic views. I understand there's a new chef, so I can't speak to the changes before and after. I just know it's more than I expected from a hotel resturant. Servers visited frequently, helpful with the menu for a first time visit, and helpful with tips for the area overall. Local and macro beer on tap, but not a huge selection as the focus is tequila. I had an amazing Kah tequila on the rocks, totally smooth and velvety. We split a juicy burger, (which was split!) tacos, and guac, all delicious and in heaping servings. Would highly suggest to fellow travelers!
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