Elvira's Restaurant – Mexican
Elvira’s pulses with a spirited energy where the smoky aroma of blistered shishito peppers and the rich, garlic-infused scent of mushrooms al ajillo drift through a lively, welcoming space. Golden taquitos de papa and bubbling pots of molten queso fundido anchor a communal dining experience that celebrates bold textures, from the delicate crunch of a house cheese crisp to the savory, concentrated bite of crispy mochomos. It is a place where traditional heat meets modern zest, inviting guests to linger over vibrant plates and refreshing salads in an atmosphere of effortless warmth.
2201 East Frontage Road, Tubac AZ 85646 https://elvirasrestaurant.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Elvira's Restaurant
Dairy-Free at Elvira's Restaurant
Elvira's Restaurant in Tubac has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cabrilla in Salsa Verde, Veracruz Red Snapper and Tortillas (3). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Elvira's Restaurant
Elvira's Restaurant in Tubac has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veracruz Red Snapper, Veracruz Shrimp and Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Elvira's Restaurant
Elvira's Restaurant in Tubac has 27 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cabrilla in Salsa Verde, Veracruz Red Snapper and Tortillas (3). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Elvira's Restaurant
Elvira's Restaurant in Tubac has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blistered Shishito Peppers and Frida Kahlo Chile Poblano. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Elvira's Restaurant
Elvira's Restaurant in Tubac has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Salsa Verde. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Elvira's Restaurant
Elvira's Restaurant in Tubac has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetables, Salsa Verde and Crema. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Elvira's Restaurant
Elvira's Restaurant in Tubac has 14 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cabrilla in Salsa Verde, Tortillas (3) and Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Elvira's Restaurant
Elvira's Restaurant in Tubac has 23 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Elvira's Flan Custard, Cabrilla in Salsa Verde and Tortillas (3). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Elvira's Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Mole Poblano | 96.8 g | 106.4 g |
| Frida Kahlo Chile Poblano | 22.6 g | 48.2 g |
| Sosa Style Grilled Shrimp | 19.8 g | 41.9 g |
| Cuitlacoche and Chicken Taco | 96.1 g | 34.9 g |
| Tamarindo Shrimp | 91.9 g | 33.2 g |
| Asian Salad | 53.1 g | 30.3 g |
| Filet Sosa | 42.4 g | 30.3 g |
| Spinach & Arugula Salad | 3 g | 25.8 g |
| Rib Eye Azteca | 30.2 g | 24.4 g |
| Chile Relleno en Chipotle | 27.2 g | 23.8 g |
| Cabrilla in Salsa Verde | 15.8 g | 22.2 g |
| Rib Eye Tamarindo | 77.1 g | 21.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its reliable consistency, guests appreciate a dining experience that steadily meets expectations with dependable service and a functional menu. Reviewers highlight the straightforward flavors and comfortable environment as ideal for casual group gatherings where a predictable and uncomplicated meal is the priority. The atmosphere is noted for being suitable for meeting with friends, offering a balanced visit that fulfills basic dining needs through a professional and adequate approach to hospitality.
Menu
Appetizers
- Taquitos de Papa: Fried taquitos filled with seasoned boiled potatoes, menonita and asadero cheeses, topped with queso requeson and salsa roja Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadillas: Flour tortilla with menonita and asadero cheeses, side of beans, salsa fresca and pickled red onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chiles Toreados: Caribe chilies fried and covered with soy, lime and sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushrooms al Ajillo: Fresh white button mushrooms, sautéed in a garlic-guajillo chile butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido: Blend of asadero and menonita cheeses melted to perfection Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole: Hass avocado mixed with xalapeño, white onions, red tomatoes, cilantro, roasted pepitas, dried pineapple and queso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blistered Shishito Peppers: Soy garlic and mirin sauce, sriracha, topped with furikake Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mochomos: Crispy fast fried beef, tajin limes, salsa fresca and warm corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Cheese Crisp: House made corn tlacoyo mixed with pepitas, sesame seeds, childe de arbol, guajillo and peanuts, oaxaca and menonita cheese, arugula, and fried crisp shredded beef Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Asian Salad: Napa cabbage, bok choy, carrots, jicama, red bell peppers, cilantro, sesame seeds, roasted peanuts, mandarin orange ginger vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach & Arugula Salad: Red bell peppers, red onions, walnuts, dried cranberries, raspberry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chile Relleno: Egg coated roasted anaheim chile, Mexican queso regional, Mexican red sauce, house rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno en Chipotle: Egg coated roasted anaheim chile, Mexican quest regional, chipotle red sauce, house rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuitlacoche and Chicken Taco: Shredded chicken, corn truffle, criminology and shiitake mushrooms, roasted corn, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, guacamole, cabbage, salsa tatemada Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frida Kahlo Chile Poblano: Roasted poblano, squash blossom, zucchini, corn, oaxacan cheese, cream, chipotle-bean sauce, house rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mole Coloradito Oaxaqueño: Regional chiles from Oaxaca, plums, apricots, plantains, cinnamon, almonds, chicken, house rice, beans, tlacoyo masa cake Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mole Negro Oaxaqueño: Chile chilhuacle rojo, pasilla, cascabel, mulato, chipotle, sesame seeds, cacao, plantains, chicken, house rice, beans, tlacoyo masa cake Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hazelnut Mole: Hazelnuts, walnuts, peanuts, dark chocolate, cinnamon, chiles, pumpkin seeds, chicken, house rice, beans, tlacoyo masa cake Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mole Pipian Rojo: Roasted pumpkin seeds, chile guajillo, chile ancho, chiltepin, peanuts, garlic, red tomatoes, chicken, house rice, beans, tlacoyo masa cake Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mole Poblano: Mexican chocolate, peanuts, chile poblano, chile pasilla, guajillo, sesame seeds, cinnamon, chicken, house rice, beans, tlacoyo masa cake Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tongue in Two Moles: Tongue covered with Poblano and Pipian moles, house rice, beans, tlacoyo masa cake Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
From the Grill
- Filet Sosa: 6 oz. filet, asadero and menonita cheeses, salsa verde, house rice and beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib Eye Azteca: 12 oz. ribeye, grilled onions, xalapeño, caribe chile, corn quesadilla Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib Eye Tamarindo: 12 oz. ribeye, tamarind-morita sauce, house rice, seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Molcajetes
- Tongue Molcajete: Volcano rock dish, salsa verde, queso panela, cilantro, beans, guacamole and corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flank Steak Molcajete: Salsa verde, green onions, chile jalapeño, queso panela, cilantro, beans, guacamole and corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Cabrilla in Salsa Verde: Fresh grilled cabrilla, salsa verde, house rice and beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pineapple Caribbean Grilled Flounder: Grilled flounder, fresh pineapple, red onions, cilantro, lime juice salsa fresca, house rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled or Garlic Shrimp: Grilled shrimp, spring mix, rice and beans Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle Shrimp: Shrimp, chipotle sauce, Oaxacan cheese gratin, house rice and beans Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vallarta Shrimp: Fresh serrano chiles, garlic, olive oil, rice and beans Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sosa Style Grilled Shrimp: Grilled shrimp, asadero and menonita cheeses, salsa verde, house rice and beans Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guajillo Shrimp: Guajillo and poblano chiles, garlic, aleppo pepper, olive oil Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veracruz Shrimp: Gulf of Cortez shrimp, tomatoes, white onions, xalapeños, green olives, capers and anaheim Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veracruz Red Snapper: Fresh from Gulf of Cortez, tomatoes, white onions, xalapeños, green olives, capers and anaheim Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamarindo Shrimp: Shrimp, tamarind-morita sauce, grilled pineapple, house rice and vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Crema Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Tortillas (3) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Salsa Verde Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Side Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
- Vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cheesecake: New York-style cheesecake topped with strawberry guajillo glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Molten Lava Cake: Oaxacan melted dark chocolate, dates, and vanilla bean ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Elvira's Flan Custard: Traditional flan with napoleon mandarin/orange liqueur, vanilla bean, and strawberry glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Hola Tequila Shot! - $1.5: Elvira's Tradition (1 per person with entree) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Soft Drinks
- Iced Tea
- Coffee
- Espresso
- Carajillo
- Sambuca Romana Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Campari
- Zacapa Express: Espresso and Zacapa 23 year old rum Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Elvira's Restaurant
- Is Elvira's Restaurant dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Elvira's Restaurant has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cabrilla in Salsa Verde, Veracruz Red Snapper and Tortillas (3).
- What can I eat at Elvira's Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?
- Cabrilla in Salsa Verde, Veracruz Red Snapper and Tortillas (3) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 14 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Elvira's Restaurant have vegan options?
- Yes. 14 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cabrilla in Salsa Verde and Tortillas (3).
- Is Elvira's Restaurant gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Elvira's Restaurant?
- Mole Poblano, at roughly 106.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
