The owner/chef Ruben Monroy, the grandson of the original founder of the Restaurant, takes traditional dishes such as moles (they have a wide selection), squash blossom, quesadillas, and chiles rellenos, including one named after Frida Kahlo, a Mexican artist who used bold colors, and other Mexican fare and elevates them to new heights. The expansive drink selection includes tequila and mezcal, Mexican wines and beers, Margaritas made with mango, tamarind, and agave honey, and mojitos and guanabanatinis – martinis that use guanabana fruit, a fruit native to Mexico.
Monroy created an environment that transports its visitors into an unforgettable experience using the graphic and interior design experience he obtained before attending culinary school. A sleek wooden bar, beautiful vases, and pots, lush curtains, candle holders in a variety of shapes and sizes, Mexican crafts and art, and so much more are displayed against blue walls that are the backdrop for large framed mirrors, colorful cascading lights suspended from the ceiling, and so much more.
Elvira’s extensive lunch and dinner menus provide the best Mexican fare in Southern Arizona.