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La Fuente

1749 North Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85705
1-520-623-8659
Ranked #5 of 33 nightlife in Tucson
4.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Bar/ Clubs, Performances
Most recent review
- Apr 23, 2012
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Tucson, Arizona
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19 reviews 19 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Food and margaritas good. Fresh salsa with chips, good. Off-key, ultra-loud and intrusive mariachi band - not-so-much. More

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Tucson, Arizona, United States
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

Food bad, service bad, Carlos (owner) dosen't know the first thing about customer service...Go to Rosa's Mexican Foon, Campbell & Ft. Lowell...MUCH BETTER! More

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Tucson, Arizona, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

My wife, daughter and my daughter's boyfriend all enjoyed the La Fuente the other night. I enjoyed the upbeat service and entertainment. Alfonso was very attentive and the food was wonderful. Will be back More

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Loveland, Colorado
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

We happened upon La Fuente on our last night in Tucson and had a wonderful time. The food is great - salsa, carnitas, shredded beef tacos all very tasty. The atmosphere is so fun. Great music and very attentive, fun, entertaining waiters. I wish we could transport this restaurante to Colorado - it would be one we would visit over... More

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Vancouver
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51 reviews 51 reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

Great atmosphere with the mariachi band playing. Food was very good - I had the chile relleno and it was very well done here. The service was really great. Our server was very attentive and always made sure we were well taken care of. I would recommend this place. More

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Albany, NY
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41 reviews 41 reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Went with a small group of friends in the early afternoon since it can get packed at dinner time. The decor inside is bright and fun, our servers were all friendly and very attentive. We started with tamarind margaritas that were excellent and most of us did combination dinner platters. I had mole for the first time and was blown... More

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Bridgman
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25 reviews 25 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

Fab food, mariachi band, unusual and colorful surroundings...you can't go wrong. More

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Shingletown, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

The food here was great, but the inside was old, dirty and in need of attention. Red plastic chairs are not the authentic touch you want at a Mexican restaraunt. The buffet was good, but located at the back of the restaraunt and sitting out unsupervised and exposed. This place could be great if it just had a facelift and... More

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Tucson, Arizona
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012
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My husband and I went to La Fuente on 3-13-12 and could'nt have been more satisfied! The staff was very friendly esp. our server Fernando, even in our 80s getup! The Shrimp stuffed pepper wrapped in bacon was very delicious! I cannot wait to go back! More

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Miami, Florida
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23 reviews 23 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

food was ordinary, Mexican I can cook better and I'm not Mexican. I guess a one time it was pretty, with fountains and Marachis More

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