Al pastor,carvedto order.
Pork in adobo for two days, stacked on the trompo before sunrise and shaved onto tortillas we press by hand. Order at the counter. Eat on the patio.
Open lateFriday and Saturday
Open today10 am to 10 pmUntil 1 am Fri and Sat
Find us418 S Limonero AveTucson, Arizona 85713
Call ahead(520) 555 0162Pickup in 15 minutes
Short menu. Long line.
Order at the counter and we call your name. Every plate comes with a trip to the salsa bar, and nobody counts how many trips.
Handmade tortillasevery morning
Salsa barsix salsas, always free
| Al pastor, hotTrompo pork, grilled pineapple, salsa roja | $3.75 |
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| Carne asadaMesquite grilled beef, guacamole | $4.25 |
| CarnitasSlow cooked pork, salsa verde, pickled onion | $3.75 |
| PescadoBeer battered cod, cabbage, lime crema | $4.50 |
| NopalesGrilled cactus, queso fresco, pico de gallo | $3.50 |
| EloteGrilled corn, mayo, cotija, chile, lime | $5.50 |
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| Frijoles charros, hotPinto beans stewed with bacon and chiles | $4.50 |
| Chips y guacamoleMashed when you order it | $7.50 |
| Plato al pastor, hotA half pound off the trompo, rice, beans, six tortillas | $14.50 |
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| GringaFlour tortilla, melted cheese, al pastor, pineapple | $9.50 |
| CarameloSonoran flour tortilla, carne asada, cheese, beans | $9.75 |
| Torta de pastor, hotToasted telera roll, pork, avocado, jalapeño | $11.50 |
| HorchataRice, cinnamon, vanilla | $4.00 |
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| JamaicaHibiscus flower, lightly sweet | $4.00 |
| PiñaFresh pineapple and lime | $4.00 |
| SandíaWatermelon, when it is in season | $4.00 |
Since 1998
The trompo
We carve it when you order. Not a minute before.
Our dad, Ramón, learned the trompo at a street stand in Puebla and carried the recipe north in a notebook that still sits above the register. Guajillo and ancho chiles, achiote, vinegar, a little pineapple juice, and two full days in the adobo. Every taco at Tres Limones still starts there.
Every morning we slice the pork thin, stack forty pounds of it on the spit, crown it with a whole pineapple and light the burner. By lunch there is a line. By close there is nothing left, which is the point.
Marisol and Beto RoblesOwners, and Ramón's kids
Tacos for 20 to 200.
We roll the trompo into your backyard, office or wedding and carve on the spot. Or we drop off the trays and get out of the way.
- Minimum
- 20 guests
- Notice
- 3 days
- Included
- Two meats, tortillas, rice, beans, the salsa bar and two aguas frescas
Ask about your date
from$16a person
Before youget in line.
Do you take reservations?
No. Order at the counter and we call your name. The line moves faster than it looks.
Is there anything for vegetarians?
Yes. Nopales tacos, the frijoles, elote and chips with guacamole. Ask and we press your tortillas on the clean side of the grill.
Is the salsa bar really free?
Yes. Six salsas, as many trips as you like. The habanero is labeled for a reason.
Can I bring my dog?
On the patio, yes. We keep a water bowl by the door.
How much notice do you need for catering?
Three days for most orders. For more than a hundred guests, give us a week.
Follow the smoke to Limonero.
Address418 South Limonero AvenueTucson, Arizona 85713Pickup and catering(520) 555 0162
Free lot behind the patio
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10 am to 10 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am to 10 pm $3 al pastor all day |
| Wednesday | 10 am to 10 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am to 10 pm |
| Friday | 10 am to 1 am Open late |
| Saturday | 10 am to 1 am Open late |
| Sunday | 10 am to 10 pm Menudo until it is gone |
No reservations. Dogs are welcome on the patio. The grill stops 20 minutes before close.