BOCA by Chef Maria Mazon

I'm not gonna lie. I was pretty underwhelmed by my experience at Boca. As a fan of Top Chef I was looking forward to sampling Maria's cuisine, but the entire experience fell flat. Serve was okay, not super attentive, just mediocre. He asked if we wanted chips and salsa and we said sure, and even though it was Happy Hour, he brought us and charged us for the full price chips and salsa instead of the smaller portion and better priced happy hour version (for only 2 of us dining). Nor did he ask us. This felt a bit shady and disappointing. The food didn't blow me away. Some of the salsas in the assortment were really unique and delicious and others were unique but missed the mark, just meh. I ordered 3 tacos and they were stuffed full of filling which was nice! So portions are pretty good and hefty. That being said, the flavors were just basic. I've had much more flavorful tacos in Rhode Island where I'm from, and we aren't famous for our Mexican food. I also had much tastier Mexican food at other spots in Tucson so for what it's worth, I can't imagine I would return here.

The chips with salsa were like crack. It was so good we kept munching. I realy enjoyed all my battered seafood tacos too. Good, solid spot.

With so many Mexican food options in Tucson, BOCA stands out as one of the best. Today did not disappoint. Not only is the food flavorful, the tortillas are are home made, and the tacos stuffed with goodness! If you get any of the fantastic appetizers, a couple of the tacos will fill you up.

We went here for lunch and arrived right when it opened. The service was excellent, and the tacos were superb. Loved all the extra sauces. Be sure to order the Boca balls. Tried to come back at dinner, but they were slammed. Don’t blame them for being successful. Just arrive early.

Delightful , fresh take on modern Mexican food. Daily fresh salsas du jour were wonderful and of varying spice levels. The mole and cauliflower tacos were fantastic. Most menu items are gluten free.

This great establishment was recommended to us by someone at Old Tucson. We decided to give it a try and we weren’t disappointed. The tacos were great especially the hotdog wrapped in bacon! 😝 The drinks were awesome too as was the service! We will definitely return in the future! 👍😎

I am not normally one to give a low score but I will make it clear this was more about service. Yes the tacos were good and definitely will come back for more shrimp tacos and four of the five sauces as the batter was as good as Ensenada batter if you know, you know 😊 - But I do feel there should be a system of seating and service my expectation was high coming to this place from walking into the place, being seated by the hostess but having to wait nearly 15 minutes and watching how two parties coming after us getting attention and order taken while we kept waiting. Now I want to give the benefit of the doubt here but it did feel like racial profile for a moment, if it wasn't up until the nice gentleman who took the order taking good care of us and was prompt and attentive. My suggestion to Chef Maria Mazon is to ensure that every single customer coming thru the door should be provided with the equal service and attention which makes customers come back.

We arrived around lunch time. Hostess said 20-30 minute wait - yet there were about 5 empty tables in the restaurant and patio. No problem so we waited. 20 minutes later we got the text and headed over. The hostess asks if we wanted the window table and we said sure. Then at the table she changed her mind and said we had to sit at a table 5 feet away because it was easier for the server. Again we complied. After 15 minutes the bar tender said he would be over soon. 15 minutes later he came over for our drink order. Given the wait we gave the whole order. At 30 minutes later we said where is the food? 10 minutes after that we went to the hostess. And she said soon. Funny because in the meantime they sat the window table who arrived after us and they were served and done. Again we contacted the hostess who looked like a deer in the headlights when I mentioned we were told we could not sit at that table. Well then food came in partial orders. Some cold and at that point we were eager to get out. The waiter/bartender apologized and discounted the bill. Check out the receipt. Yikes we should have left when she said there was a wait with sooooo many empty tables. Hostess and staff need customer service training.

I don't get all the low star reviews for service. Our service was fine, including handling my disabled brother in-law. But the food...the food is outstanding. The salsa flight and all of the individual tacos are so good! The macho taco is top tier. *Top. Tier.* The cauliflower and al pastor tacos are also great. The Dan Gibson (barbacoa) is meh, but they can't all be winners. And just because I didn't love it doesn't mean the quality is low or anything - I still ate it! In summary, I'll be back. Often!

1st bullet point review of the year...let's go! We were a party of 4 that had dinner here on a Saturday night. Reservations were made through RESY and this is how things went down. *Food - We enjoyed an interesting salsa flight of 7 different salsas. My fave was something that reminded me of chermoula and the other salsa of note was the blueberry kimchi concoction which tasted more like something I could drizzle over some vanilla ice cream. I ordered 2 tacos, the grilled shrimp and the cauliflower with curry sauce. I appreciated the option of having a cabbage wrap instead of a tortilla. The grilled shrimp was delicious and the cauliflower was fine but way off the taco path more so eating it off of a cabbage leaf. It was good though. For my beverage I had a unique iced tea, berry and prickly pear? Super refreshing. *Ambiance - cool-casual vibe, not intimate, low-key lively, conversational art *Service - Hostess service was fine, prompt. Our server was ok. Our service was interrupted by an "incident in the back". That's fine but we didn't know so we asked another server to let our server know that we ready. Boy, I didn't know that the blatant eye roll was still a thing and that this dude couldn't be bothered to simply reply "sure thing", "yes, of course", or "yes, I will let them know". Before that happened, we were having a conversation about the decline of good service and that no matter how fabulous the food was, if the service came with entitled attitude, it wasn't worth going back. *Edit - Restrooms - Hubby said one was gross and clogged so my friend used the other that didn't have paper towels or soap. She ended up using the lime slice from my tequila shot to somewhat wash her hands. You gotta stay on top of that cuz that can be an experience killer. Care about your establishment! In conclusion, food=unexpected and imaginative, ambiance=see above, service=area of improvement opportunity for the wait staff. The end.

I'm not gonna lie. I was pretty underwhelmed by my experience at Boca. As a fan of Top Chef I was looking forward to sampling Maria's cuisine, but the entire experience fell flat. Serve was okay, not super attentive, just mediocre. He asked if we wanted chips and salsa and we said sure, and even though it was Happy Hour, he brought us and charged us for the full price chips and salsa instead of the smaller portion and better priced happy hour version (for only 2 of us dining). Nor did he ask us. This felt a bit shady and disappointing. The food didn't blow me away. Some of the salsas in the assortment were really unique and delicious and others were unique but missed the mark, just meh. I ordered 3 tacos and they were stuffed full of filling which was nice! So portions are pretty good and hefty. That being said, the flavors were just basic. I've had much more flavorful tacos in Rhode Island where I'm from, and we aren't famous for our Mexican food. I also had much tastier Mexican food at other spots in Tucson so for what it's worth, I can't imagine I would return here.

My friend recommended this place to me and I loved it! I'm pretty picky with my Mexican food and I'm not the biggest fan of tacos but this place tasted really good! It was super affordable and filling. It's in a great area (on 4th) and the servers were kind and welcoming. I would totally go again!

I was craving tacos while staying with my very picky better half. He suggested this place for lunch. He got a few carne asada tacos and a steak and cheese quesadilla and I tried the Al pastor, carne and mole as well as a salsa flight with chips. I thought the carne that day was a little underwhelming (he did too), the mole was a bit too bitter for my taste and the Al pastor was delicious! All in all had a good experience, our server was also nice, atmosphere was cute and clean. hostess was super friendly and helpful.

We came here with a big group, even though we had a reservation they seemed a little understaffed. So it took forever to order and get our food. Food was good, but nothing extraordinary

Ok guys you 100000 have to try out Boca in Tucson! The tacos are off the charts. I'm gluten free and they have a cabbage taco option! It's fire! I enjoyed the chicken pole and steak taco. I also had a two brothers beer and prickly pear mezcal. It's a tiny spot. Expect a bit of a wait. Such incredible food, set or and ambiance. Gabe was the real MVP slammed and crushing it!

We have been a fan of Chef Maria for years, and her passion, love, and skill shine through in each taco on the menu. We've been many times, and have always loved BOCA. This time, the weather was beautiful so we sat on the lovely patio outside. We got the salsa sampler and made-to-order tortilla chips. Each salsa had a unique flavor profile and heat level, which was really fun to experience. We got a variety of tacos, including puerco verde, pollo asada, carne asada, and pescado frita. It was all perfect. Our waiter was mostly attentive, although we did have to go look for him to get our check, but this was no big deal as we were not in any rush. It was a great experience overall!

Yummy lunch with a cool "downtown Tucson" vibe. Especially loved the stuffed pepper (first thing on the menu) and the grilled green onions. This 'lil restaurant is a gem!

Our second visit in second visits to Tucson from Ohio. Excellent both times. I highly recommend the Elote. spicy and creamy and piping hot. We had the Macho Taco which is a pepper stuffed with beef and cheese a chicken taco. Plus a flight of salsas. House made and varying in heat. Our favorite was a white salsa. This place rocks!

This restaurant would have earned a super solid 5 had it not been for the terrible service. When we arrived, we stood behind another group at the hostess desk waiting to be seated, as the sign requested. It was literally 10 minutes before any of the staff even came to the desk. We were seated immediately after the first group. The lighting was so dim in the restaurant that everyone needed to bring out their phone to read the menu. Once the food was ordered, it came out pretty quickly. I had 4 different street tacos - they were the best I've ever had!!! And, the spicy margarita was unbelievably delicious! When I ordered a second spicy margarita, it came out looking completely different than the first - much lighter in color, no slice of pepper in the drink, and pretty weak. After a couple of sips I called the waiter over and mentioned that I had ordered a spicy margarita just like the first. He laughed, said it was a spicy margarita just like the first, and blamed the hot salsas we had on the table for my difference in the taste - and walked away. My wife and I looked at one another in disbelief, as she too could see that the second drink looked nothing like the first. And, that was that. We realized he wasn't kidding, nor did he intend to do anything about it. I'm really torn on this restaurant as to whether or not I would ever go back, as customer service and satisfaction is a huge part of the dining experience.

Heard about this spot in Instagram and wanted to try it so bad. As with everything on social media - the filter made it seem different. Don't get me wrong this isn't a bad spot, it's just not everything I was hoping for. I was expecting creative vegetarian Mexican food options and those were a bit limited. Flavor was ok and portions were also ok. Everything seems to be sold separately so it's more of a small bites spot. Everything was fresh so the quality is there for sure.

Hard to say enough wonderful things about this treasure. If you are looking for a unique taste of Tucson or something comfortable and familiar, Boca is the spot. It's perfectly located near the UofA and downtown, so a great place to grab a bite around gametime or showtime. And it's in the heart of 4th Ave, so there is plenty to see and do after. We love bringing out of town friends. The staff is friendly and on it! Typically - start with some special margaritas and fresh, fried to order chips. Salsas are made daily. The selection you get is both creative and delicious. Don't miss elote, before moving on to tacos and ribs in adobo. We order family style - boards of tacos roll out and everyone digs in to share. So many favorites, but the cauliflower and rajas are out of this world, and not found elsewhere. Chef Maria is a gem, and we are lucky to have her! Love boca and look forward to heading back.

This was my first visit to BOCA and I started off this visit with their chips and freshly made daily salsas and BOCA balls. The chips were thin, light, and fried into strips rather than your usual triangle chips you get at a Mexican restaurant. The salsas were flavorful and different. Today they had a banana salsa that had a sweet taste but not too sweet. The BOCA balls were crispy potatoes with a drizzle of avocado and a chipotle white sauce. They tasted good, but for me the texture was what stopped me from going in for multiple bites. I completed my meal by ordering one Asada Taco grilled and chopped steak, and one Macho Taco Anaheim Chili chopped steak. The corn tortilla was a nice tortilla very pliable and didn't fall apart at first bite. The asada meat was cooked perfect not dry, but a little on the salty side. The Macho taco for me was a hit! I liked how the chili was infused in the meat and the chili was grilled and peeled. It brought out the flavor of the meat. I did like the way the items on the menu are priced. You can get a good sized portioned taco for $6.00. Then if you want another you just order it. Overall- this is a good place to have a taco and the price is perfect. Stop in and try these tacos and find your favorite on the menu.

I would say this place is overrated and overpriced. My boyfriend likes it, so that's really why we come. I personally wouldn't suggest/recommend this place. The food itself isn't necessarily bad, it's just not great and the prices are too high for what you get. The service is pretty fast and the servers are nice. It's a dim light ambience with inside and outside seating which is dog friendly.

My partner scoped this restaurant out after seeing the Chef/Owner in a couple different Food Network shows. We were in town for the day so decided to check it out. The restaurant is located in a central downtown area. Parking looks like it's mostly street only - but we were able to find a spot fairly easily after 1 loop around the block. We went on a Saturday afternoon around 3pm and there wasn't a wait. There is patio seating and indoor seating. The patio is nice but not all of it is shaded, so specify if you want a shaded table. A lot of things on the menu sounded good. We ended up both going for the taco sampler plate so we could try a variety of things. We also got the salsa flight & margaritas. The margarita was decent but didn't seem very strong. Drinking it on an empty stomach didn't give me a buzz at all. The salsa flight was great! Diverse spread and our waitress explained each one in detail for us. The chips were hot and fresh. The tacos were also great. No complaints. The only thing I wouldn't get again is the Boca ball, which I added to my plate. It was cold. Not sure if it's supposed to be that way. Everything else was super flavorful and fresh. Highly recommend the Dan Gibson taco and Macho taco. The service was good. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. We also chatted with Maria for a little bit. She was cool. Next time I'm in Tucson I would check this place out again

I was thrilled to find Boca on 4th Street. We visited in the afternoon for a late lunch. Chef Maria was very hands on- greeting and taking care of customers. The atmosphere was friendly, the restaurant was clean and inviting with both indoor and outdoor seating. I thought the house margaritas were very good and the tacos creative. We enjoyed receiving the chips with a variety of salsas in a bag to take along with us if not finished.

The first thing I saw when I walked in was a big sign saying OUR TACOS ARE HOTTER THAN YOUR WIFE., which was a bad sign in two ways. First, it's just dumb, secondly I thought it was a bad sign for the food. It's a sexist sign and a woman chef should know better. We waited to be seated for a good 5 minutes. It took 2 minutes to be acknowledged. Then 3 different people said they'd be right with us. It wasn't that busy. Ok then the food. First, the salsas were not hot. None of the 5 they served us were. Second, who wants banana or blueberry in their salsa? Not a great flavor in either. They were all fine. Nothing spectacular. I ordered the Nopalito tacos, they were fine. Nothing to rave about. The chips were made there. Serves in a paper bag which got progressively more soaked in grease as the meal progressed. The chips were really inconsistent in terms of salt, grease, and cooked-ness. Some were not cooked all the way and were soft and raw tortillas. Ok. That's my review. A solid C.

Had a road trip with my friend to visit and saw Boca on the local news. The unique salsas and hand made tortillas caught my attention. We stopped in for lunch. Miguel was our server. Food was delicious and our service was excellent. My friend ate their food before I could take a picture but had shrimp tacos that were amazing. Gift shop was super cool! Have a margarita and enjoy

Maria is an amazing chef. Loved going to her first restaurant where you could watch her preparing the food. Although the food is still delicious, all the charm is gone. We walked in and the staff were standing around talking and did not acknowledge us. After a few minutes we were shown to a table. No welcome or smile, felt like we were intruding. A server came and took our order. A couple of minutes later another server came and asked if we needed menus. No organization. They brought us a selection of salsa but no chips. We asked for chips and found out they charge for chips. We did get the chips and enjoyed the salsas but they lacked the heat that Maria was known for. I noticed that when guests left, no one cleaned the tables. At least 3 tables were left dirty the whole time were there. Maria, please train your staff and bring back the charm that was as important as your amazing food.

Upgraded tacos with generous amount of filling. Sampled a variety - shrimp, Mar y terra, taco dog, Carmelo, & Pollo. Parking is nasty on this street. Husband liked the Mexican lager beer. Totally unimpressed with their Paloma version- no soda. Reasonable prices! Good service; we deliberately went before the dinner slam. Worthy of a revisit. I'd like to see some type of mix & match combo for the tacos & sides.

I am in town for a conference and decided to get a late lunch since I hadn't eaten for almost 12 hours because of the travel. I decided to get the Dam Gibson taco and the nopales taco based on the recommendation of my server. I also got a side of guac and tasted some salsas. The carrot salsa was tangy, sweet, and very mild. The mango habanero was sweet and had a great kick. Those two were my favorites. The other two were just okay. The tacos were good, but it's not anything extraordinary (I am from San Antonio and I've had plenty of really good tacos). I was hoping to see Chef Maria, but alas, it wasn't meant to be! I had just rewatched her season of Top Chef this past weekend!!!! Maybe I will stop by another day or come back to Tucson. So far, I like the charm of the city and I can't way to try all these places that made this place a UNESCO city of gastronomy!

Blown away by the kindness of the chef and the time she took to come chat and joke around with our family! She even brought out bananas and cannolis for the kiddos when she saw that the salsas were too spicy for them! Speaking of the salsas, YUMMMMMM!!! They were all so different, but so good. And the homemade tortilla chips were next level. We took some home, and even days later they were amazing. We ordered most of the appetizers and everyone found something they really liked. I can't speak for the meals, since we were only there for drinks and apps, but only good things to say about our experience. Highly recommend!

Went down to Tucson for the weekend and I knew the one place I wanted to visit was BOCA by Chef Maria, I am a huge top chef fan and loved Chef Maria when she 1st hit the screen. Then last year in Phoenix at the Taste of NFL I got to meet Maria and try some of her dishes and knew a trip to Tucson was going to happen! We got there on a Saturday evening and did have a bit of wait. Once seated I checked out the menu and went for a cauliflower taco and the Dan Gibson. The veggie taco was grilled cauliflower tossed in a curry cilantro and orange oil on top of cabbage in a homemade corn tortilla. The Dan Gibson was a barbacoa style beef cooked in a tomato chili sauce on top of cabbage in a homemade corn tortilla. Both these tacos were delish! Happy to have stopped by and tried some delish tacos and looking forward to coming back when in town!

Very cute atmosphere. Tacos were tasty. The Michelada was very flavorful well made. The Boca Balls and the salsa flight were delicious. We visited on a Thursday night and they were short staffed. It too a while to be seated and for someone to take our drink order over 30 mins total. Once we ordered, the food came out quickly and that was a plus. Although they were short staffed, the staff was kind and helpful. I would recommend and return again.

Super cute restaurant with a lot of delicious tacos to choose from. Salsa boards were interesting, the homemade, fresh chips were excellent. Our service was great! Hope to visit again some time.

I wanted to like this establishment - there have been some good reviews in the past, but the food was disappointing. Lots of gristle in the Dan Gibson tacos. The caramelo was better but just OK. The service was OK. The dining room was very noisy. As an aside, and Boca has no control of it, parking in the area is a nightmare.

Update: we actually sat at a table this time instead of sitting at the bar like I have done every time I've ever been here. Ya'll, all I can say is that you should sit at the bar. Table service SUCKED. I went like 40 minutes without a drink, just sitting there with my tiny cup of water. The water cup they give you at the bar is 3 times as big. Why? If I ever anticipated sitting at a table again, which I DO NOT, I would drop several stars. Instead I'm just going to drop one star and ask them to do better. What the hell is going on with your servers..

Quality: 7 Presentation: 8 Preparation: 9 Creativity: 7 Flavor: 8 Texture: 7 Value: 6 Service: 8 Atmosphere: 8 Ideal Date Spot: 6 Total Rating: C (74/100) This place has a very unique atmosphere. The food has great flavor and is presented in an authentic way. The crowd is a bit older, but it's a very dynamic mix. It's a great place to hang out with friends, however not really a family space. I thought it would be a cool place to go on a first date, but the group of friends I was with felt differently. The girls definitely have higher than normal expectations.

The service was disorganized and checked out and the food was whatever. Before going, I checked on the website and learned you could only make a reservation if you were a party of 4+. I called and they told me the wait for a party of 3 would be around 25 min. Great. I arrived and they confirmed that the wait would be 25 min. Great. Over an hour later, the harried hostess apologized and told me it would be 20 minutes more because they were flooded by reservations. Some of which it turns out were for parties under 4 because "Oops I guess they called and managed to get a spot." I don't understand how the time delay due to *reservations* wasn't foreseeable, in which case we would have just gone somewhere else instead of waited outside in the cold (which they told us we had to do) while my 5 year old daughter cried. Once we got seated, we didn't see a wait staff for 20 minutes. Once we placed our orders, it took another 30 to get tacos. I originally chose this restaurant in part because I wanted something quick. Joke on me. Some of the tacos were okay. The papas and chorizo tasted herbal and burnt, and was easily the worst interpretation of that dish I have ever had. Hard pass.

Not busy, yet zero acknowledgement by staff while waiting at the "please wait to be seated" sign. My legs almost fell asleep for standing too long at the sign. Hope to give this place another chance. Maybe they will seat us when they are busy.

So disappointed! For the past 8 years, this was my favorite place in town. I moved away a year ago and came back and had the worst service. They weren't busy for a Friday night. We had to wait 30 minutes for a table even though plenty of open tables on the patio, so we sat at the bar until we could be seated. Fine. Drinks were good! Table service, it went downhill. The waiter was never to be found, although at one point I could see him sitting by the fire doing nothing. They served plastic forks with my partners spare ribs even though the table next to us had proper silverware. The plastic fork couldn't even pierce the spare rib. Waited 5 minutes to get a fork. The tacos were subpar, nothing like in the past. Finally we waited over 20 minutes for our waiter to get the check. Never found him so my partner got the check from the bar and cashed out there.

Mouth-watering food; thin crispy chips made fresh when seated; salsa flight is is delicious is heat level to match everyone's palate; especially loved the macho taco but all were different and tantalizing; bring you dog and order a doggie bowl of carne asada for your pup; the special on the day we went was spare ribs was a very flavorful preparation; the guac duo was great and hubs said the michelada was one of the best he has ever had; wait staff is extremely accommodating and friendly; we had the pleasure and honor to meet chef/owner Maria Mazon who formerly was on Top Chef; if you are in the Tucson area I highly recommend. Boca has become our #1 Tucson eatery. You will not be disappointed

45 minute wait at a non rush hour for tacos. Tacos clearly not made fresh and were pretty mediocre. They only had one server on staff.

Like the song from Blondie, Maria, you've gotta see her! So abre la boca for some of Maria's delicious tacos with salsa. I first heard of Chef Maria when I saw Top Chef. I was rooting for her to win! I had this spot bookmarked for a long time and the fact there was a nice patio that was dog friendly sold me on trying out her restaurant. When we got here, there were other people waiting for someone to seat us and there was no one at the host stand. I waited a few minutes before realizing this wait would be more than a few minutes lol. I suppose this gave us time to get to know our fellow waiting patrons, who showered the doggos with a lot of affection. Eventually, a server came by to seat us at a table on the patio. We shared a few items and I got a few tacos. The boca balls we shared had a light crispy outer coating with potato inside. I thoroughly enjoyed the tacos (macho and chicken mole) which were filled with a plentiful amount of meat and veg. I also tried a bite of the hot dog taco which was a tasty twist on two American favorites. I'll venture to say that Maria's salsas were actually the star of our meal. Each one was unique and was a delicious accompaniment to the tacos. If she bottled her salsas I'd buy them in a heartbeat! I also ordered some elote for the kiddo who is a corn junkie. Unfortunately the corn was really bland tasting. I loved that Chef Maria came out to talk to everyone. She even gave out bananas to some of the kids sitting on the patio including ours. If you don't mind some waiting and perhaps a bit of a treasure hunt for a parking space since it's street parking only, Maria's is definitely worth a try! Details: - Dog friendly, shaded patio - Dog menu available (a bowl of carne asada) - High chairs available but no boosters - Street parking only

I wanted to go shopping at the 4th Avenue Street Fair going on right now but had to eat first! I took my co-foodie with me and we're not disappointed. I ordered Pollo wrapped in cabbage and my shopping buddy ordered tacos. Service was great despite busy time. The ambiance, as expected, was crowded due to the popularity of the street fair. I inhaled my food but managed to take a pic of my non-alcoholic drink of mixed pineapple-cranberry juice. Look at the pics- enjoy! 4.5 stars.

The nopales tacos were the worst I have ever had :( was super excited to try boca because everyone says it is a Tucson staple but I do not recommend if you are plant based

This place lived up to the hype. It's a super fun atmosphere, and I was seated pretty quickly. I started with a salsa flight, which is what made this spot famous. The chips were freshly fried and came in a paper bag to soak up the grease, and honestly- the chips were better than the salsas. They were all blisteringly spicy, and only one of them was really good. The Boca Balls were the best thing in the menu: fried balls of cheesy mashed potatoes!

great tacos on our first visit! awesome flavor and hot chips . Nice downtown location. Will return for sure!

We went down to Tucson to visit our daughter yesterday. I had scoped this place out in advance, and was glad I did. Parking on 4th Avenue can be a little challenging, but I found a spot after just a few minutes. From the outside, this place didn't look like much, but inside it has lots of charm and character. We ordered the guacamole, which was listed as market price. Should have known it would be ridiculously priced, especially for how little you got. Our server made a couple recommendations after I asked. The Macho and Dan Gibson were hands down our favorites. It's a bit expensive but really quite good. Did I mention they bring you fresh fried tortilla chips, so good!

Excellent shrimp tacos, mole de pollo, ranchero beans and green Chile rice. Great Margarita. The Michelada (sp?) was over the top spicy and beer was warm. Would not order it again.

Taco dog was by far the best thing we ordered. It was delicious without beans. The rice was great and the elote was good, but very spicy. A squeeze of lime helped with the heat. The Carmelo steak quesadilla was not good at all. Ordered a small and didn't even eat half. Loved all the salsas for the chips. The iced tea was delicious with added agave. Service was decent, and food came fast!

I stand Pat with my previous review. I love this place. Once again, taste is scrumptious and exceeded my expect- taste-ins! Prefer the nice convivial outdoor patio. Responsive and friendly service with a smile providing an ingredient and prep rundown of the four special housemade sauces of the day. The killer jalapeño mashed potato Boca Balls smothered in special sauce and the tacos were all great. We tried the Dan Gibson, the Taco dog, the cauliflower and Al Pastor tacos. Two thumbs up Yum Yum! Love to the chef owner for this amazing eatery and to the chefs that cook it up, plated it up, and servers. Particulaly the chef / owner - inspired spin on Mexican. And this place is UNESCO rated so calling all foodies - this is the place you have to try one in Tucson.

I've been here 5 times now, it can be busy at times but, when it's not I enjoy it the most. Seated at the bar I noticed the selection of fine additive-free tequilas has grown in the last few months, not all of them were listed on the menu so be sure to check them out. Ordered the pescado tacos & was very impressed. The 4 salsas were all very good. They were a little wet but, even better was they held together & the last bites were with a fork. Excellent fresh ingredients & the salsas change frequently but I've always enjoyed them all. Bartender was polite & attentive, there is a nice clean patio & I believe they allow well behaved dogs on the patio. A must visit when in Tucson for the wide variety of tacos, tequila selection & friendly professional service. Chef Maria is awesome & her restaurant is very clean unlike many other taco places in town.

Salsas and tortilla chips were great. Margarita was fine but not very substantial. Macho taco was fresh but bland. Needs some type of salsa to give it some flavor.

Best fish tacos I've ever had! Really laid back vibe. No fuss, just great food in Tucson.

This is our second time eating at Boca and never disappoints. We did want to try the Macho but were out of pepper. These were my tacos and delicious!!! We ordered chips and flight salsa and we loved the blueberry salsa. We sat at the bar and service was great! I recommend this place if you want to get out of your comfort zone of regular tacos. You just might love it.

the chairs outside are way too small for someone who may have a bigger butt making it uncomfortable. The drink I got was watered down and my friends wasn't great ether. The food is served on a plastic cutting board but the tacos were good. The food was pretty good.

Lunch in Tucson, and giving Boca and try. Located close to campus, this place has interesting decor. The staff is very attentive and ready to serve without being over bearing. Tacos dominate the menu. We sat indoors and the outdoor space was covered and relaxing. We ordered the bocca balls with sauce and flights of salsas. They were refreshing and new for me. The 4 different flights of salsa were perfect with fresh, thin and crisp chips. The banana salsa was unique, sweet and had an unusual powerful kick. We ordered multiple tacos. The el pastor taco had pineapple juice, achiate, chili guajillo, cilantro and onions. The taco was juicy, good flavor and a huge amount of filling inside the tortilla. The chorizo con papa's taco had great flavor with a bite. The beef chorizo, beef tallow, cilantro and onions were perfectly seasoned and a favorite of the four. The Dan Gibson taco had barbacoa beef, tomato chili broth, cilantro and onions. Again, good flavors, but a bit greasy. Our least favorite taco was the Mar y Tierra with steak and beer-battered shrimp. It lacked any flavor. Boca was good and had a wide selection. Overall, the flavors were varied and had good intensity. If you want to take your taste buds on a ride, try Boca.