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El Guero Canelo


4.5 of 5 stars 22 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • 5201 S 12th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706
  • (520) 295-9005

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5 of 5 stars
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Dec 16, 2009

A must try - the Sonoran Hotdog!! more

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5 of 5 stars
bartschmid   27 contributions
highland lakes texas
Aug 13, 2009

I had never heard of a mexican hot dog, and I am not a big hot dog fan, however, this was really good. It was spicy and fully loaded. It was HOT outside - 108 degrees. They had misters spraying, but they really did not do much good. We ate at the picnic tables and then left when finished. It... more

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4 of 5 stars
patoaz   5 contributions
Tucson, AZ
Aug 5, 2009

Hands down one of my favorite carne asada burritos! If you never have been I suggest you go! more

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5 of 5 stars
ciscokid1970   8 contributions
Dallas, TX
Jul 1, 2009

Me my Wife and 2 girls were staying in Tucson a couple of days. My nephew is a local and recommended this place. It is a special meal on a working mans budget. First of all it is NOT enclosed, you have to sit in covered patio, there are fans running but it will still be hot. So it could... more

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5 of 5 stars
Fueradeaqui   5 contributions
Cincinnati, Ohio
Jun 11, 2009

I read the recommendations online and had to give this place a whirl. The breakfast burritos were fine, but what really blew me away were the carne asada burritos. They are so good, even the extremely picky eater in the family begged for more. I'm also a salsaholic and found nirvana within the tomatillo salsa. I just can't recommend this... more

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ggtucson   3 contributions
Tucson Arizona
Apr 15, 2009

Reallllllyyyy Good Food !!!! one of my favorites to eat~ more

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Mikee355   3 contributions
Tucson, Arizona
Apr 10, 2009
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I've been to El Guero Canelo 10 times or so, and I've never had anything but the Sonoran hot dogs. I hear the other food is great too, but when I make it to E.G.C. on Oracle and Grant, I can't have anything but those hot dogs. The buns are amazing as is all the wonderfully decadent stuff they put... more

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Jun 27, 2008

Really wasn't as amazing as I heard it was supposed to be. I need to give it another try. more

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5 of 5 stars
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May 18, 2008

Huge burritos that are awesome! If in Tucson, go here now! more

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Jan 29, 2008

An institution in Tucson food culture. If you haven't been, you're missing out. SERIOUSLY!!! more

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El Guero Canelo Address

5201 S 12th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706
Tel: (520) 295-9005 Fax: 520-295-9020 (for takeout)
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.