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Cafe Poca Cosa

100 E. Pennington St., Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85701 (El Presidio)
520 622 6400
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Ranked #9 of 1,004 restaurants in Tucson
Price range: $12 - $30
Cuisines: Mexican, Contemporary, Californian
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Good for: Doing business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Neighborhood: El Presidio
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BLAGNAC
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

We went there on a Friday night without a reservation and the staff was very friendly to accomodate us. We tought before going that Poca Cosa was just another Mexican restaurant. Well, it's a very special Mexican restaurant ! Food was great and innovative, service very efficient and all that for a really fair price.

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Pinetop, Arizona, USA
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22 reviews 22 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

Cafe Poca Cosa is not your typical mexican food restaurant. You won't be ordering a #9 with rice and beans here. Their menu is written on a chalk board, it changes twice daily, and it features authentic mexican food with flair. Be adventurous and try the Plato Poca Cosa - it's three smaller servings of entrees that are sure to... More

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San Diego, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW

Five of us wanted a new flavor of mexican food, so we made reservations here to try a new twist. The menu consisted of about 10 items. The waitress took time to explain all the entres, the flavors in each one, how it is prepared, and what to expect. We all ordered different items and I was able to sample... More

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Vancouver, Washington
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29 reviews 29 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Leave all of your stereotypes about Mexican restaurants at the door and prepare for a very unusual and delightful experience. The restaurant is located in a nondescript office building with reflective floor to ceiling windows that you would likely walk right by unless you know what awaits you inside. The front door leads to an upscale euro-modern glass, stainless steel... More

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Tucson
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67 reviews 67 reviews
60 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

I always love a meal at Café Poca Cosa. Everyday a new menu evolves based on amazing Mexican cuisine that is far removed from what many people think of as Mexican food. The dishes are light, fresh and beautifully executed. The menu changes daily based on what is fresh and lovely. There is always a selection with beef, chicken, fish,... More

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Renton, Washington
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Okay. There are HUNDREDS of places to go. Want run of mill Mexican? Then count this out. Excellent waitress who knew her menu and made sure we were served in timely manner to get us out in time to catch afternoon flight. Absolutely amazing meal with more sides and favors than we could digest in time available. The margarita? extraordinary!... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I've been here many times and truly enjoy the unique assortment of entrées and the fabulous house salad & dressing. Its popularity is well deserved.

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Benton, Louisiana
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28 reviews 28 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

This place changes the menu twice a day! Our server came to the table with the menu written on a chalkboard and explained each dish. Luckily, the final option was a chef's choice of three items. The three of us each ordered that, and shared, so we got to taste most of the items on the menu. Everything was outstandingly... More

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Vienna, Austria
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59 reviews 59 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

That was great!! The menus at Cafe Poca Cosa change every six hours, which is why there´s no written menu, but your waiter will explain the current dishes to you. I had a bit of a problem following our waiter´s speed of talking - in fact, I had no idea what was for lunch, but that was fine, since you... More

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San Bruno, California
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

My wife selected this restaurant and she did great! The atmosphere is mexican contemporary, and beautiful. We went in without reservations and it was crowded, but not full. We sat down and were served some very nice tortilla chips and a great salsa. There are no written menus. All of the dishes are handwritten on blackboards, that the server brings... More

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