This coffee spot on the city’s west side is known for its breakfast burritos as much as its coffee, with a near-constant line outside. “It’s [run by] this awesome family, and they have a little hole in the wall, like a 20-foot by 20-foot building,” Otero said. “Instead of giving one big burrito they give two little burritos and they're pressed, like in a panini press.

Barista del Barrio, with the sweetest family-run window you’ll find anywhere, is home to outstanding breakfast burritos and all manner of caffeinated goodness (horchata lattes and Mexican chocolate frappes, for starters).

As with many great food stories, this one began with beloved family recipes, a dream and a coffee cart, thus the birth of Barista Del Barrio. Started by owner Flavia Briones and her two kids, Sergio and Ariana, the establishment now has a walk-up window with outdoor patio seating in the historic Barrio Hollywood neighborhood — and Briones has earned national recognition as a 2024 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef Southwest. Burritos are filled with potato, cheese, beans and the fluffiest scrambled eggs.

It’s not unusual to find a long line of customers on weekends at bustling west-side coffee stop Barista del Barrio, thanks in part to specialty drinks, such as its Barrio Hochesso, a sweet beverage that blends horchata and espresso, and its cold brew with half and half, and lechera. When Flavia Briones started the business four years ago with her son Sergio Torres and daughter Ariana Torres, she was looking to offer two staples: coffee and burritos. “I felt like this combination was missing,” Briones said.

Barista Del Barrio is a standout coffee shop in Tucson that focuses on celebrating Latinx culture and community. This vibrant, locally-owned café offers a welcoming environment where newcomers can enjoy expertly brewed coffee, often with a Latin-inspired twist. Known for its dedication to using high-quality beans and unique flavors, Barista Del Barrio has quickly become a favorite for those looking to experience something different in the Tucson coffee scene.

Known for serving some of the best breakfast burritos in town, Barista de Barrio is also prized for its excellent coffee. Instead of a single massive burro, you get two smaller breakfast burritos in each order — perfect for sharing. The custom-spiced chorizo is the star here, though be warned: It is on the spicier side, as is the salsa.

It’s crazy to say that one of the best breakfast burritos I have ever had was at a small coffee shop in Tucson. It started as a coffee cart before moving into an actual building. This spot has an outdoor window where you order, lots of outdoor seating, and pretty much always a line.

A fun new find on my last trip was Barista del Barrio at 1002 N Grande Ave. I read about it as the owner Flavia Brionesis was nominated as a semifinalist for the 2024 James Beard Award for Best Chef Southwest. This is a casual burrito and coffee shop.

- Rating: 4.7/5 (643 reviews)- Price level: $$- Address: 1002 North Grande Ave. Tucson, Arizona - Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes- Read more on Yelp. You may also like:Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Tucson by diners

This year, two other Tucson chefs—Chef Wendy Garcia at Tumerico and La Chaiteria, and Flavia Briones at Barista Del Barrio—added to the city’s culinary reputation as semifinalists for the James Beard Award’s Best Chef in the Southwest category.

1002 N Grande AveTucson, AZ 85745(520) 244-5285 Visit Website See Menu Open in Google Maps. Set on the west side of Tucson, this Mexican joint is a go-to spot for hearty and flavorful breakfast.