El Guero Canelo

Tucked into Tucson, Arizona, El Guero Canelo is a Mexican restaurant that's become part of the everyday rhythm around University of Arizona. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Tucson know it as a regular local option near University of Arizona. College towns like Tucson depend on independently owned restaurants like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Tucson. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Tucson favorites.