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5380 East 22nd Street
Tucson, AZ
+1-520-747-9162
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Cuisine: mexican

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There's this restaurant called El Molinito in Tucson - it’s pretty close to Sonoran Science Academy Davis-Monthan, only about 1.8 miles away. They focus on really good mexican cooking. If you want to give them a call, the number is +1-520-747-9162 and they're at 5380 East 22nd Street. Tucson gets pretty hot - summers average around 99°F, but winters are much nicer, closer to 42°F. You can check out their website too, it’s https://el-molinito.com/. They've been voted best catering in Tucson and have won awards for their authentic Mexican food; plus, you can order through DoorDash! El Molinito has a couple of locations, one in Oro Valley. It’s about 3.7 miles north of downtown Tucson - that puts it at 32.2065° N, 110.8776° W. The Tucson Military Vehicle Museum opened back on Friday, March 21, 2025. Other places you can find nearby include Janet and Ray's Caribbean Soul (just 0.1 miles) and La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop Az (0.2 miles).

El Molinito, a restaurant in Tucson, AZ, sits at 5380 East 22nd Street. Their site puts it this way: El Molinito Mexican Restaurants in Oro Valley and Tucson, Voted Best Catering in Tucson, and Award-Winning Authentic Mexican Food, DoorDash. The services listed on their own site include Serving Tucson, Dine-In, Breakfast, and Lunch. It's known for mexican.

You'll find it 4.6 mi from 390th Memorial Museum (museum). It's 4.8 mi from Pima Air & Space Museum (museum). El Molinito is 4.9 mi from Laueffer Middle School (school).

Our map counts 360 restaurants across Tucson. 12 of them sit within about a mile, close enough to compare in one trip. Reservation policy varies a lot at this size of restaurant — some hold tables only for larger parties, others are strictly walk-in. Close alternatives include Janet and Ray's Caribbean Soul (0.1 mi), La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop Az (0.2 mi), and Taco Giro (0.2 mi).

The median household income in Pima County is about $67,929. Pima County has roughly 430,965 households. The Tucson Military Vehicle Museum opened on Friday, March 21, 2025. The 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (309th AMARG), often called the Boneyard, is a United States Air Force aircraft and missile storage and… The local food scene leans toward American, Burger, Chinese. Tucson gets about 340 sunny days a year. The median home value in Pima County is around $286,900. Roughly 65% of homes here are owner-occupied. Reach El Molinito at +1-520-747-9162 or https://el-molinito.com/. Built from open map data, this page is free. Owners of El Molinito can claim it and add hours, services, and a booking link.

Nearby landmarks: 4.6 mi from 390th Memorial Museum (museum) · 4.8 mi from Pima Air & Space Museum (museum) · 4.9 mi from Laueffer Middle School (school)

Frequently asked questions

Where is El Molinito located?
El Molinito is at 5380 East 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ.
What are El Molinito's hours?
Hours aren't listed publicly. Call +1-520-747-9162 to confirm before you go.
What other restaurants are near El Molinito?
Nearby restaurants include Janet and Ray's Caribbean Soul (0.1 mi), La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop Az (0.2 mi), and Taco Giro (0.2 mi).
How do I contact El Molinito?
Call +1-520-747-9162 or visit https://el-molinito.com/.
What should I look for in a restaurant in Tucson?
Peak hours tell you the most about a restaurant — a quick call about wait times on a Friday night answers more than any listing can. Checking hours and confirming details directly with the business is always worth the two minutes.
From their website

El Molinito Mexican Restaurants in Oro Valley and Tucson, Voted Best Catering in Tucson, and Award-Winning Authentic Mexican Food, DoorDash

  • Since 1977
  • Serving Tucson
  • Dine-In
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • ELMO To-Go

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