Tucson has no shortage of Mexican restaurants, but Mi Nidito on South 4th Avenue hits differently. Tucked into a colorful building in South Tucson, this family-style spot has been serving bold Sonoran flavors since the 1950s.
It even earned a presidential visit from Bill Clinton in 1999, and the legend has only grown since then. Whether you are a first-timer or a regular, the food here has a way of staying with you long after the last bite.
The Bill Clinton Combo: A Presidential Plate Worth Ordering
Back in 1999, President Bill Clinton walked into Mi Nidito and sat down for a meal that Tucson has never stopped talking about. The restaurant honored that visit by naming a combo plate after him, and it has become one of the most ordered items on the menu ever since.
The Bill Clinton Combo typically features a rotating mix of tamales, enchiladas, tacos, and other Sonoran staples all packed onto one generous plate. Reviewers who have tried it say the portions are large and the flavors feel homemade and comforting…