READERS' PICK: Vega's is making a name for itself the old-fashioned way by selling reasonably priced food that is so delicious, people not only come back, they tell their friends, as well. Among its many crowd-pleasing menu items,Vega's offers a wide variety of combination plates. One of its most popular is the chicken plate, with a chicken taco, a chicken burrito, a bean tostada and rice. They also have build-your-own combo plates with beef or chicken items, all for a can't-beat price in the $5-$6 range.
READERS' POLL RUNNER-UP: El Charro, 311 N. Court Ave.; 6310 E. Broadway Blvd. See Best Tucson Restaurant, Runner-up, page 90.