Best Southwest American Restaurants in Oro Valley

Outstanding food, fun atmosphere , top-notch team service & value! Will return!

This restaurant is always a treat. There is usually a jazz combo performing, and on this Friday night, it also featured a singer performing standards from the American Song Book. It makes a nice atmosphere for dinner. The patio was a little chilly this night, but the staff, without being asked, thoughtfully seated us in a room with a fireplace adjacent to the patio where it was quieter, but we could still hear the music well. The food selections are good here, and there is a very good wine list, including wines "on tap" which are reasonably priced, always fresh, and good. It's a southwest style menu, with good variety and vegetarian options. The staff is great here, and they cheerfully modify menu items to suit your taste. And Hacienda del Sol is such a beautiful resort with its wonderful garden entry, valet parking, and historic charm.

It was our first time trying it but after the positive reviews, it sounded like a great place. My spouse fell in love with street tacos in Mexico City when our son was born and had been craving them but never happy with what was on offer. Amelia's was exactly what we wanted and the food was really great. The Quesabirria was particularly good and the mini-chimis (Birria) were full of meat but just a trifle cool by the time the rest of the food was brought out, but still very tasty. I always like to have a chile relleno and I enjoyed them as well. All in all we had one of the best meals we'd eaten out in a long time. Our waiter was incredibly friendly, attentive and despite the busy crowd, made sure we were well taken care of. I would recommend the restaurant to anyone who likes Mexican.

One waiter all tables but he worked very hard to please us