Spending time in Sunnyside? Get to know this Tucson neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Mexican restaurant to a seafood spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Sunnyside, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. El Guero Canelo
Topping the list is Mexican spot El Guero Canelo. Located at 5201 S. 12th Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 559 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu, you'll find the restaurant's famous Sonaran-style hot dogs, as well as tacos, carmelos, quesadillas and more.
Yelper Kyle V. wrote, "My hot dog was actually handed to me before I finished paying, which was great. I really enjoyed the hot dog and the unique twist of preparing it. The bacon wrap and sauces truly tied the dog together, and I quickly finished it."
2. El Merendero
Next up is Mexican spot El Merendero, situated at 5443 S. 12th Ave. With four stars out of 158 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The menu features Mexican favorites like enchiladas, chilaquiles, taco salad, ceviche and more.
"By far one of the best authentic Mexican food restaurants I've been to. The food was fantastic, not to mention the amazing complimentary salsa," wrote Alicia B.
3. Amigos Burgers and Beer
Amigos Burgers and Beer, which offers burgers and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 6372 S. Nogales Highway, four stars out of 127 reviews.
The bar serves up dishes like corn dogs, chicken sandwiches, spicy onion rings, burgers, pickle fries, chicken wings and more.
Andy P. wrote about his experience on Yelp, saying, "The best burger in the city. Affordable prices. I absolutely love the Southside Burger and can't get enough."
4. JPS Seafood Market & Restaurant
JPS Seafood Market & Restaurant, a seafood spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 34 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5550 S. 12th Ave., Suite 100 to see for yourself.
According to the business' website, the restaurant sources its seafood products from the Sea of Cortez harbors, which include Kino Bay, Guaymas and Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico. On the menu, you'll find a wide range of seafood, including oysters, octopus tostada, shrimp ceviche, scallops, tilapia and more. There is also a market to buy fresh fish by the pound onsite.
"I picked the tallest tower of seafood on the menu and ordered it. It had everything you can imagine including two kinds of shrimp: pink and raw. Oysters on the half shell. Avocado. Scallops. Best octopus I've ever eaten," raved Sally S. on Yelp.
5. Perfecto's Mexican
Finally, check out Perfecto's Mexican, which has earned four stars out of 54 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mexican spot at 5404 S. 12th Ave.
According to the restaurant's Facebook page, Perfecto León was known as "The Tamale Man" because he served his famous tamales on the streets of Tuscan until his family opened a restaurant in his honor in 2009. Here, you can find tamales, fajitas, chimichangas, enchiladas, tacos, burritos and more.
Margie A. left this enthusiastic review on Yelp, "Our family loved your tamales! A new Christmas tradition for us. Beef was the hands-down favorite. Utterly delicious."
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