The steak ranchero is a favorite at Little Mexico.
Tucson Cine Mexico 2009 concludes Saturday at Harkins Theatres Tucson Spectrum 18, 5455 S. Calle Santa Cruz, with a sneak preview of “Rudo y Cursi,” which reunites “Y tu Mama Tambíen” stars Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal. Here are five good eateries in the vicinity of the Spectrum: ●
EL POTRERO
5404 S. 12th Ave., 889-5651, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m Wednesdays, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, 8 a.m.-3 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Humble, canary-hued eatery serves good Sonoran fare. Chile Relleno combination is a winner.
KARICHIMAKA
5252 S. Mission Road, 883-0311, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, noon-9 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays
Mole and Pipian are favorites at this South Side Mexican mainstay, which has been family-owned and operated since 1949.●
LITTLE MEXICO
698 W. Irvington Road, 573-2924, 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesdays-Mondays
A combination Mexican restaurant and steakhouse, the 16 oz. T-Bone Steak Ranchero is a favorite here.
MARISCOS CHIHUAHUA
435 W. Irvington Road, 294-3194, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily
Great Mexican seafood with lots of excellent starters, including top-notch Ceviche and Coctele Campechana, a seafood cocktail of shrimp, squid and octopus. ●
TORTILLERIA JALISCO
425 W. Irvington Road, 746-4030, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays, 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sundays
Birria and Cocido are favorites at this newly made-over bakery and eatery. Don’t leave without taking home a dozen freshly made tortillas.