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    Basqueria

    4.2 (100 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Ashley C.

    My hair with friends after seeing a movie and was so excited for the tapas style dinning. The server was really personable, however, it did not make up for the food we tried, unfortunately. We got a lot of the dishes, and I personally felt that the flavor was very minimal. The only dish I really enjoyed, was the patatas bravas. The rest are as follows: - Iberico Jamón board ($27) : I would have enjoyed the bread toasted, and a better assortment of items on the board that may have paired better. I didn't enjoy the jelly with the apples and the olives. I also feel that the board is not filling enough for the price tag. I tried an array of their dishes, but only really liked the potatas bravas ($11). I also got the croquette ($14), the sautéed chicken ($13), and the bacalao pil pil ($15). I thought the chicken and then croquette were just okay, and could've used more flavor. I really didn't like the fish, as I had a fishy flavor to it that was really pronounced. A couple at my table did like it, so we were split with me and 2 others that also felt as I did. The staff here was really friendly and I wish I enjoyed more of my meal. My friend and I still had a great time.

    Sangria
    Elizabeth O.

    Service was cool. Every single dish came with raw bread. The server mentioned that's the chef's recommendation. The serve brought out "toasted" bread but it was still white and soft. The dishes needed seasoning and were too mild and underseasoned for my taste. I expected bold unforgettable flavors since it's small bites and plates. I shared a few different plates like the patas bravas that are marinated in a buffalo-like sauce and the lemon herb chicken which were underwhelming. The cod pil pil was fishy for my taste. I personally ordered the lamb chops which were grilled okay. A little over and needed more seasoning. The sauce it came with didn't really add anything. I would not come back.

    Sausage and Chicken Paella
    Gene T.

    Difficult review. Cocktail was amazing. Their version of an old fashioned, very nice. The octopus tapas was delicious. Totally worth going back for. The paella was a fail. We ordered their Del Mar and sausage and chicken. The sausage was a slice of sausage. Like a salami. Weird. A very thin slice. The chicken was dried out. The rice lacked that oomph. A disappointment. The Del Mar fish was cooked well. But again the rice failed. Staff were very nice. The atmosphere lacks. The seating is uncomfortable.

    Flan
    Erika J.

    Friendly service, cozy and casual atmosphere and delicious food. Wish the portions were a bit larger, but still great. I recommend trying them. We will be back to try other dishes.

    Paella
    Rip S.

    Sunday Brunch ~ 11AM ~ Empty inside. Excellent Service for Family of 7. Just enough recommendation but also let us make our own choices. We did the Paella and 5 Plates. Plenty of food but it is a little pricey.

    Seafood paella
    Alex C.

    From the moment we walked in we were welcomed and seated immediately. The staff were so friendly they had great suggestions. We sat at an amazing table half inside half outside perfect for people watching. The food was great! I can't say enough good things about it. Except that we will definitely be eating there again! Don't skip this place, we need more like this in Tucson!

    Meat board and galician octopus
    Mayu Z.

    If your looking for a European feel, this is your spot! Great location, in downtown Tucson! Lots of hot or cold tapas to choose from and also paella! We were looking for something quick and light this time so we didn't get the paella but it looked amazing and will go back with friends for the paella. They also have a full bar! We didn't have to wait for a table and the service was quick and stress-free!

    Desiree B.

    Very good food and Sangria. We stopped by here on Friday and had an amazing meal and a craft of the red sangria, it was strong (to me), which is why the meat board is not pictured. LOL. We had a few hot tapas, the Spanish tortilla and the shrimp skewers. They were both really good, the sauces that came with them were so yummy too. Love the location right next to Obon, and the roll up windows , it was 90 out but felt nice in side with the bar and the patio windows rolled up.

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    please note part 2 is a reaponse to the owner/manger who responded to my first comment. Please see picture. My wife and I stopped by BASQUERIA for a night out and were excited to try some Spanish food. We were only the second table in the restaurant and were seated immediately. I ordered the sangria, and it was fine. Nothing bad about it, but nothing memorable either. We ordered the tortilla española, calamari, croquettes, and patatas bravas. The first thing that stood out was watching the tortilla being heated in a microwave. About 8 to 10 minutes later it came to the table, and after a few bites it tasted exactly like reheated eggs and potatoes. About 15 minutes after ordering, the calamari arrived with brava sauce and was honestly the best dish of the night. A few minutes later the croquettes came out, except they weren't really croquettes. They were more like Italian arancini, which was strange at a Spanish restaurant. The patatas bravas finally arrived nearly 20 minutes after we ordered. They were fine, but it felt odd that one of the simplest dishes came out last. Later, the restaurant brought us another tortilla and told us it had been freshly made. Unfortunately, the outside was crispy while the middle was literally cold. I even asked the server to touch the center because I didn't want to complain unnecessarily. In the end, our bill was around $50. For that price, I expected better execution and more authentic Spanish food. Unfortunately, this was $50 we could have spent on a much better meal elsewhere. Part 2: Response to the Owner, please see pictures first before reading this. Thank you for responding. Since you decided to make this personal and sarcastic, I'll respond directly. No, I'm not a food critic. I'm simply a paying customer sharing my experience. You stated that microwaving is essential in tapas bars in Spain. That's the way you want it served just changed it from baked to microwaved. The issue was the result. The first tortilla was microwave hot and soggy. The second tortilla was crispy on the outside and cold in the center. If that's your standard for a "fresh" tortilla? Your cook was standing in the kitchen on his phone/earpiece while heating the tortilla. I could hear his entire conversation from the dining room. Maybe that's acceptable in your kitchen, but it certainly didn't create a great environment. You said the tortilla was made fresh nightly. That's exactly my point. Making something in a batch the night before and reheating it the next day is not fresh the next day. That's like saying the soup of the day is yesterday's soup. You also mention that you comped items. I never asked for a refund. In fact, I didn't even realize one had been given. We were disappointed, finished our meal, and went to the register and paid our bill with out seeing an itemized bills. I was planning on paying for what I ordered. I am not in the business of demanding discounts. I believe I left a 18-20% tip for the server because none of this was his fault. I wasn't given an itemized receipt, so if I'm mistaken, feel free to correct me. But make sure you respond after the credit card was posted. You also still haven't addressed the croquette. Traditional Spanish croquettes are not Italian risotto balls. Maybe there are regional variations I'm unfamiliar with, but what I received resembled arancini. Question, isn't chimichurri Argentinian rather than Spanish? Argentina is in Latin America while Spain is in Europe. So I'm genuinely confused: is this a Spanish restaurant serving Italian inspired croquettes with Argentinian sauces? As for Olive Garden, you should read that review more carefully. I specifically stated that I don't enjoy Olive Garden and that the review was based on a rare positive experience. A good experience deserves praise just as a disappointing one deserves honesty. At the end of the day, I wasn't rude to your staff. I didn't demand a refund. I didn't make a scene. I simply shared my experience as a customer. Your response confirms my original concern: instead of addressing criticism, you chose sarcasm and personal attacks. Cheers.

    A V.

    Went here over the weekend since we were tired of our usual spots and I remembered this place from driving by a few days ago. We sat at the bar and customer service was on point 100 percent. Everyone checked in on us constantly, maybe ten times, making sure we were okay. Seriously, if you do not like great service, do not come here. I had the three lamb shanks and they were solid. Keep in mind lamb shanks are small, so if you are very hungry, this might not fill you up. The French onion soup was the highlight for me. It was huge, probably bigger than my hand, and delicious. Definitely a must try. My fiancé got the seafood paella and honestly, neither of us enjoyed it. Very bland, like seafood with no sauce at all. Not for us, but that is just our opinion. All in all, the French onion soup steals the show and the staff makes the experience excellent. Great job.

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    Leticia L.

    Service was great very attentive,but the food was good as well but very sm portions ,sm shrimp not enough to share . Usually we eaten large shrimp of 4 u can actually share one each for 4 n the lamb 2 sm portions . But overall nice place .

    House White sangria
    ean g.

    Went to Basqueria for the first time. It is located right next to Obon on Congress street. I ordered the house sangria with Lamb chops, octopus, and patatas bravas tapas. The house sangria was very good and refreshing. The octopus and lamb chops were also fabulous. Would not necessarily recommend the bravas. Good definitely a good restaurant overall for sangria and solid tapas.

    Maiko K.

    Oh how I love Spanish tapas! I had been waiting for this place to open ever since someone on Reddit told me about it. Now that they are open, I am writing this review after my second visit. Service is good and I love that their chef/owner(?) come to the table to greet us and asks how everything is. I think it's such a nice touch. I've tried around 5-6 tapas and they are all delicious. The only thing I'm not a big fan of is their paella. I ordered their seafood paella the first time I went and I felt it was lacking flavor and needed some more work. I also wish they had arros negre as well! Anyways, that won't prevent me from going there. I do love their tapas! Oh and can't forget their sangria! It's so good!

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    One of the tastiest tapas bars I have been to in recent memory! The ambiance was spot on, the service was prompt and effective

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    Contigo Latin Kitchen

    4.2(390 reviews)
    7.0 mi
    $$

    Had the BEST experience here on Friday night! First off, our server Gabby is a gem and was beyond…read moreexceptional, knowledgeable about the menu and cheerful! Loved the vibe and views too! It was our first time...and how have we gone so long not trying this amazing restaurant?!? The food is spectacular...EVERYTHING was magical. They make a great prickly pear margarita but the muddled strawberry Caipirinha was my favorite. Wow! We enjoyed the steak empanadas and bacon wrapped chorizo stuffed dates for our appetizers. Get those dates! I admit I was skeptical but so glad I tried them! Had never had paella before but the Mar y Tierra was HUGE and just DIVINE! We got 4 portions out of it! The Crème brûlée was a beautiful conclusion to a fantastic experience Highly Recommended...you won't be disappointed. So glad we got out of our box and tried something new. Can't wait to come back!

    This review is loooong overdue but it's about time I wrote it! Contigo Latin Kitchen is the perfect…read morespot for a celebration or an upscale, delicious dinner. The food was amazing and the service was top-tier. Our waiter was friendly, funny, and great. We had the best dinner here during our trip to Tucson. First off, the whole menu sounds incredible but you just can't go wrong. We picked the following tapas: LAS FAVORITAS (Dates stuffed with Spanish chorizo, wrapped in smoked pork) PULPO FERIA (Octopus, fingerlings, chili oil, parsley, chimichurri and greens) TOREADOS (Seared shishito peppers, lemon, herbs, chicharrón) ALCACHOFAS (Grilled artichokes, goat cheese, orange zest, and mint) And for the paella: MARISCOS Grilled squid, prawns, mussels, clams, and saffron For dessert, we got the tres leches. The cake was so soft and drenched in delicious cream. I'm really not kidding when I say everything we got was delightful. I can't pick a favorite, get them all! I will say though that the paella was a star of the night and was filled with so much saffron and seafood so don't miss out on it!

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    Tumerico

    4.8(1.5k reviews)
    1.9 miSam Hughes
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    Last year for 2025, Tucson took six coveted spots on Yelp's 100 Best Places to Eat in 2025. This…read moreyear there is only one spot at #32 and it goes to Tumerico, a vegan place. You bet your ass I am going to check it out on this Taco Tuesday. Okay, the guy that greets you welcomes every customer with wide open arms. I mean, never ever have I ever met someone that awesome!!!! He walked us through the menu that seemed to have a hundred plus items. We were so overwhelmed. He told us his favorite and that is what my son ordered. The guy took the time to ask what we were in the mood for. And as we were leaving he shouted goodbye all across the room. When someone is that happy, it's infectious. Here is what we ordered: - Chocohata (authentic Oaxacan chocolate) - Mesquite Latte - Frida Khalo Tostadas - Chile Relleno - Taco Plate Warning: portions are huge!! Everything is so fresh and delicious. Vegan at its best. I could not tell that I was not eating meat. I can see how it made it to the top 100. The hours on the business page is incorrect but I am too lazy to make the correction so make sure you look it up on Google.

    TL;DR: If I were blindfolded, I would never have guessed this was vegetarian/vegan. Amazing…read moreexperience and will absolutely be coming back. For what it's worth, I don't necessarily agree with Yelp's rating that Turmeric is the #1 (!) spot to eat in America. That's a stretch. HAVING SAID THAT, Turmeric is doing everything right and is outstanding in every way. The service the minute you walk in is friendly, patient, and welcoming. The salsa bar is well-stocked and flavorful. Coffee for while you wait, which honestly isn't long even when it's busy. The turnover on tables is fast because the food comes out hot and fresh, you can't stop eating The cuban tacos!!! Wow - really couldn't have told you the difference between these and actual meat tacos. Juicier than most and definitely more flavorful than any other vegetarian option I've ever had. The Freida tacos were alright - a little blander than I had hoped and wasn't trying to be anything other than a veg taco. Personally, get the Cuban tacos. You won't regret it. Promise. Salud, Tumerico!

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    Sidecar

    4.3(231 reviews)
    2.2 miBroadmoor-Broadway Village
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    I came by here one afternoon after work. As someone who mostly enjoys beer, I was excited to see a…read moredecent verity on such a small better list instead of the usually3 IPA and a PBR. I also got one of the pizza from Flora, and devoured it in no time. We were let known there would be a hour wait for the pizza but that was no issue. We sat on their cozy patio. I also did enjoy the no under 18 policy with how small the space is. While I imagine this is something that may upset some folks, it was nice to see that with the limited spaces they have to work with it would be reserved for those wanting a drink.

    Came here to grab a drink on a Friday night and was surprised by how busy it was. We arrived around…read more5:30 and there was already very little seating room. We managed to snag a couple of seats in a communal lounge area. I think it's the kind of place where many people come early for happy hour. It was also raining which made it impossible to sit outside, meaning the indoor seating area was pretty packed. We decided to lean into the sidecar of it all and order a classic prohibition sidecar. I don't think this was a traditional sidecar, which was surprising, but it was tasty. It's small, but it packs a punch. The bartenders here are very talented. Overall, I wish the space was a little bit bigger, but it's a great spot to grab a quick drink and enjoy some pizza from the spot next pdoor.

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