But Rollies Mexican Patio didn’t need to update anything, because their birria has been winning awards for years. Chef Mateo Otero’s birria tacos are a bit of a legend in these parts ...

This place is SO good, we couldn’t wait to go back on our most recent visit to Tucson. They are known for their Birria Tacos, which are tacos that you dip in a broth.

His goal with his restaurants is to share his grandmother's cooking with Tucson. He said he's gotten "close but not the same." Still, customers keep coming for the pan-Mexican flavors.