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Is Mi Nidito Still Open? Man v. Food Update (Tucson, AZ)

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As of September 2026, Mi Nidito is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing for the featured address, updated 2026-08, shows continuing review and photo activity.

  • Season / episode Season 2, Episode 18
  • Original air date
  • Address 1813 S 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713

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What happened after Man v. Food?

Mi Nidito was featured on the show's Tucson episode that aired 2009-12-02, showcased for its Mexican combination plates and generous portions in a family-run South Tucson dining room. According to Arizona Foothills Magazine, the restaurant was opened in 1952 by Ernesto and Alicia Lopez on the corner of Fourth Avenue and 29th Street, and it is now run by their descendants, Ernest Lopez Jr. and his wife Yolanda, keeping the business under Lopez family ownership for more than seven decades. A Yelp listing for the restaurant's 1813 South Fourth Avenue address, updated 2026-08, shows more than 1,100 reviews and continuing photo activity at the location matching the show's featured address, with posted hours running from 11 a.m. into the evening on most days.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 2, Episode 18
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
Family-run Mexican combination plates in South Tucson
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Mi Nidito

Frequently asked questions

Is Mi Nidito still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Mi Nidito is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Mi Nidito after Man v. Food?

Mi Nidito was featured on the show's Tucson episode that aired 2009-12-02, showcased for its Mexican combination plates and generous portions in a family-run South Tucson dining room. As of September 2026, Mi Nidito is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Mi Nidito located?

1813 S 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Mi Nidito?

Season 2, Episode 18 of Man v. Food, first aired December 2, 2009.

What do reviews say since Man v. Food?

A Yelp listing for the restaurant's 1813 South Fourth Avenue address, updated 2026-08, shows more than 1,100 reviews and continuing photo activity at the location matching the show's featured address, with posted hours running from 11 a.m. into the evening on most days. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Address
1813 S 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
minidito.net

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/mi-nidito-restaurant-tucson-2
  • arizonafoothillsmagazine.com — https://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/tucson/tucson-dining/730-mi-nidito-a-tucson-favorite.html

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