La Frida Mexican Grill & Seafood

I had no idea Mexican food could be this amazing until I came here! We were from out of town for a softball tournament, and my daughter wanted tacos. After a quick search for “Mexican food near me” we came upon this place, and I’m so glad we did. Everything was top-notch and first-rate. The owner brought out a salsa sample plate while we were waiting, we were treated to a free sample of elóte, the jamaica-flavored lemonade was the best my daughter has ever had, and the food… I’m still in awe. I had the chicken flautas, my daughter had the carne asada tacos, and I’m still thinking about them. Don’t be put off by the prices; if you’re looking for cheap, find the nearest taco truck. If you’re looking for likely the best quality you’ve ever had, go here. Full stop. Our server Andrea was the epitome of friendliness, politeness and professionalism, and was an excellent ambassador to the overall excellence of the place. 5/5, will come again, my wife is literally jealous.

Best food in Tuscon, hands down! You've got to try their house made molé, absolutely delicious. They've got super fun mocktails and amazing appetizers. All of the staff is great. Gilbert was our waiter and he was so friendly and attentive. 10/10 reccomend!

This restaurant is delicious! We came twice in one week and loved everything we ordered! Caro was our waiter both times and she was lovely and recommended some of the dishes we ordered and they were amazing. The atmosphere is lovely. If you haven’t tried it yet, make sure to come and try it for yourself!!!

I took my boyfriend here for his birthday on 11/16 and we had the loveliest time. The food was so complex, yet authentic. The price point was great for the quality and the amount of food we got. The sauces were amazing, and the fact that the complimentary tortilla chips came with five different unique dips is an example of how this places set the bar high in even the smallest ways. We enjoyed how the ambience was elevated- not a casual joint, and not fine dining, something in between- cute and lively. The cocktails were fun and unique. Everything had a lovely presentation. We enjoyed the service- Sam was amazing! It was a delight to be asked if we were celebrating an occasion during the opening greeting from Sam, and then later feel seen and celebrated with the complimentary birthday dessert, which exceeded all expectations. Top notch service. The only somewhat negative: No reservations are accepted. Luckily for us, we got to sit immediately around 7:30 on a Sunday night. There aren’t a ton of nearby bars or places to hang out at for the duration of a potentially long wait time, especially if you were to uber there like we did. However, that’s a small thing, and we loved the experience so much that it didn’t really matter, just throwing it out there to let other potential diners know. :) We will drive from Tempe to Tucson to enjoy again soon! Thank you!

Our experience was AMAZING today. Maribel our waitress was super sweet, she explained all the special, gave us good recommendations, the samples of the different sauces was extra special. Our bar drinks were the best. The food OMG, it was delicioso! We have been there many times and every time is the best. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

This meal starts out great with salsa blanca with chips. Then we were given a sampler of the sauces to taste before ordering. We both selected dishes with the mole sauce. I also really enjoyed the salsa verde that was on the sampler plate. Service was excellent (Cora) and the atmosphere was nice too. Restaurant was clean with nice decor. Definitely on my go to list when in Tucson.

Honest Review: I keep coming back because the seasonal menu items are fantastic—there’s always something new to look forward to. The overall experience reminds me of restaurants in Mexico City or Guadalajara: edgier style, great ambience, and absolutely meticulous presentation. I usually order the seafood cocktail, mole, or quesabirria—always delicious. And drink menu is phenomenal! My one suggestion for management is to rethink the rice quality. It feels grainy, chewy, and noticeably lower in quality compared to the rest of the food. Not to mention rice lacks taste. Upgrading the rice would make a huge difference and bring it up to the same standard as the rest of the menu. Overall, I love this place, and with that one improvement, it could go from great to exceptional.

Truly amazing!This was our first time here. The flavor of the food was so good but the little touches is what truly made it. From the different sauces offered at the beginning to the presentation of the dishes, everything was truly was amazing. We definitely will be back and a huge shout out to our server, Caro for making us feel so welcome and giving the intel on breakfast!