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Mexican

Cafe Poca Cosa

Downtown, Tucson, AZ 📍 Maps

This is a vibrant, upscale Mexican bistro where the menu changes twice daily based on what is fresh at the market. Chef Suzana Davila's kitchen rejects standard combination plates and burritos in favor of deeply complex, regional dishes from Oaxaca and Sonora. The dining room matches the food's energy with lacquered deep red walls, contemporary Mexican art, and a sleek, curved bar.

★ The Legend
Plato Poca Cosa
A blind-tasting sampler featuring three different entrees chosen entirely at the chef's discretion from the day's chalkboard menu. If multiple people at your table order it, the kitchen deliberately plates completely different combinations so everyone can share and compare.
◆ Fan Favorite
Pastel de Elote
A sweet corn tamale pie with a texture as light and airy as a soufflé, serving as the restaurant's premier vegetarian anchor. The kitchen dresses it differently every day, topping it with anything from a vivid green chili puree to a sweet mango sauce or spiced curried carrots.
● Chef's Pick
Pollo en Pipian
Tender boneless chicken breast cosseted in a rich, velvety sauce made from crushed red chilies, ground pumpkin seeds, Spanish peanuts, and cloves. Chef Suzana Davila frequently highlights this complex, pre-Hispanic style of mole to showcase the depth of traditional Mexican saucing beyond standard chocolate-based versions.
◇ Hidden Gem
Mole de Chilhuacle with Shredded Chicken
An incredibly rare Oaxacan preparation utilizing the elusive, dark chilhuacle chili, which gives the sauce an intense, smoky depth with whispers of cocoa and tobacco. Regulars know to scan the daily chalkboard specifically for this labor-intensive mole, which is rarely found on menus north of the border.
Insider Tip

Always ask your server to walk you through the daily chalkboard menu in detail, as they are trained to explain the specific heat levels and fruit pairings of each sauce. If you are dining with a group, have everyone order the Plato Poca Cosa so you can family-style your way through nearly the entire menu for that shift.

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