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    Club Congress

    3.8 (192 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    my husband, Chatty Kathee, me & Fulta
    Jessie G.

    this review is on the Retro Game Show Night which is an event at the Congress that happens once a month. I've been attending this show, with my husband & best friend, for a few years now & totally love it!!! it is so FUNNY & all the people who put it on are very nice. the atmosphere is wonderful & people in the audience can participate as a contestant if you put your name in Chatty Cathy's red box & picks it. the show is a remake of all the old game shows. my husband & i were chosen as contestants once & we had a BLAST!!!! i will tell you now, that if you are a person with "hang ups or phobias" stay home. this show is for open minded people who love to laugh & have tons of fun! if that's you, don't miss it. check it out, you'll be so glad you did. thank you & KUDOS to whole cast of the Retro Game Show Night. love you all. :) Retro Game Show Night is Tucson's longest-running monthly show at the historic Hotel Congress! The hilariously hyperkinetic Chatty Kathee hosts warped versions of television game shows (like The Wheel of Misfortune, The $9.95 Pyramid and The Family Fuss) with real contestants from the audience, over-the-top celebrity guests and life-altering prizes!

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    Stephanie V.

    Club Congress @clubcongress is a small, dark, intimate club space for musicians to perform for a standing crowd. It has thick, red velvet curtains draped against black pillow walls with blue lighting and cut out art, setting a great frame for the artists performing on stage. It is part of Hotel Congress @hotelcongress Behind the crowd, one can enter the bar area which leads to the exit onto Church Street on the left, or it leads to the Hotel Congress lobby, restrooms, and another bar area to the right. There is also a small café that stays open till 9 PM near the lobby area, so we grabbed a few lattes between the opener and the main show. We were excited to see Bar Italia @baritaliaa perform tonight. My daughter recommended them as it is one of her favorites. The room was packed with men and women of all ages from senior citizens to many U of A college students. They seem to have some sound issues in the sound booth, and the band kept performing throughout while trying to correct this. It was a good show and worth the wait. I'm glad I brought my @loopearplugs . I saw other folks my age with earplugs on as well lol. It is what it is. I felt sorry for those who didn't and were plugging their ears because the feedback and sound issues were a bit much. Merch is sold to the left of the stage behind the counter and caged area. We picked up a few T-shirts and albums because the prices were very affordable compared to other shows I've been to. I can't wait to play my new album, The Twits. Happy 50th birthday to me

    Stage-setting up!
    Michelle N.

    First real time out. The Furys were playing as part of Surfapalooza. Bartender was awesome and the first two bands were awesome! Had to leave early- work night.

    Passion fruit Margarita $13 (7/2024) - pricey and small but tasty!
    Mike S.

    Caught Trish Toledo on the second of her two-night show. It was out on the back patio which is a nice venue for about 100 people. Toledo mentioned she was grateful for being outside because weather forced the show the previous night indoors and it was almost unbearably hot inside. Venue bartenders handled the demand with ease. This was in contrast to the Cup bartender who was largely on his own (burly tattooed mustached guy) and, though he juggled the crowd well he, unfortunately, often showed his frustration. The only negative about this Saturday 7pm show was that Toledo didn't take the stage until 9pm! There was nearly 45 minutes of dead air between the mediocre opening act who finished around 8:15p and when the headliner finally took the stage... and then she was done by 10p. Parking is a challenge downtown but there are some open lots and two garages that can manage the load (all do still charge a fee nights and weekends). Drink prices are about average with draft beers running $7 (16 oz) and $9 (20 oz). NOTE: there's an unannounced automatic $1 flat surcharge for any credit card charge that's under $10. The Old Pueblo Hefeweizen is delicious (smooth, with hints of mango and banana). She had the Passionfruit margarita ($13) and, despite being small/pricey, it was delicious. Perhaps the best part about The Congress experience is being able to pop into the Century Room after 10p (no cover and excellent craft cocktails)!

    This is Jordan

    Jordan - the manager was so rude from the moment we sat down. He seemed he was distress. I'm not sure if it was because of the color of our skin or if he was on some medication. He did not want our presence there by the look of his face and his tone. We got kicked out because we did not order food while we were only having a couple drinks.

    Tamale.  Yum
    Jerry V.

    Sometimes somebody gets it just right! Super spot! When you walk in and each staff member greets you with a smile, you know you are in the right place. Then you get a waiter like Kim, you are positive. Water at our table before we got fully seated. Kim arrives with menus, great suggestions and quick drink order. Service was prompt, efficient and provided with a smile. Super Barrio appetizer is fantastic! Ordered the tamales, split a order and was served nicely divided. Always an indication to me of a classy place. And my friend in the know approved the tamales! Forsook delicious deserts to head over to the Century Room for some fantastic music and quality drinks. A overall great evening. And free parking behind the hotel.

    Great performance on Taco Tuesday!
    Joe C.

    Went twice to hear live music for first time in over a year! The outside venue makes me want to move to AZ. Perfect comfortable weather, at home in NH it's always too hot or too cold so we never do outside. Taco Tuesday had great music and tacos, the expert bartenders were like the ones you see on TV and Saturday night's dinner was delicious and reasonably priced. The reason for 4 stars is probably silly: shortly after sitting down Tuesday night I got our drinks at the bar for my wife and me. After a few sips we went to the Taco truck and an over enthusiastic staff member goes over and starts to bus our table. Luckily I caught him before he dumped our drinks. They need a system that considers that they have you get up to order. The other reason, and there may be a very good reason for this, is they offer 4 Taco flavors and are sold 4 for $12 but you can only get one flavor, no mixing per order. I would have liked the pork tacos and wife wanted chicken so I was forced to eat 2 chicken or buy 2 orders and waste 4 tacos at $12 since 2 each is all we could eat. They are full size tacos and so delicious I almost enjoyed the chicken my wife loved. I feel bad giving less than 5 and will go again and again whenever in Tucson. You should too! Performance

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    Beautiful outdoor patio with a great place to sit. Friendly staff with a very fun and unique menu fitting for adult adults and kids alike.

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    Staff was very kind. I've been everywhere in Tucson and I have nothing but good things to say about this place. Love the live music too

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    Food was amazing, so we're dinks and waitress everything was really nice l only wish we could have had dessert

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    A little bit rowdy. Maybe Friday night rush, but not an entirely pleasant experience.

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    Ask the Community - Club Congress

    Is Club Congress 21 and over only?

    Yes

    Is every Friday night latin night?

    Yes! Starts late

    Do they allow 18 year olds in?

    Depends on the show

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    Review Highlights - Club Congress

    There aren't a lot of places in Tucson that I get amped about going to, but I really like the Hotel Congress.

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    Cup Cafe

    Cup Cafe

    4.2
    (1.2k reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Wow! I was blown away. New American is my favorite cuisine and Cup Cafe does not disappoint…read more I ordered the salmon caprese which was INCREDIBLE. Our waiter Keith gave a great recommendation. He said it was his favorite and I can see why. The salmon and asparagus were perfectly cooked. The Parmesan risotto was slight under and crunchy but the flavor was so good I didn't mind. My other two friends ordered the fish n chips and the tofu curry dish on the menu. I was pleasantly surprised that both of their dishes were good also. I took home a slice of the Bailey's chocolate mousse which was amazing. I got it last week and it was slightly different but still very food and I think I liked it even more this week. There were two things that were out so I will have to try them another time. I was still happy with what I got and would definitely come back!

    My favorite meal during our most recent trip to Tucson! And very dog friendly!!!…read more Big dog approved: We came with our large dog, and were able to sit with him on the patio. We came during May, when it starts to get warm, but he did well since there is a good amount of shade out on their patio and they provided a nice big water bowl for our special boy. The staff also were kind enough to move one of our chairs out of the way so our dog had lots of room to lay down. Staff were all very kind and never seemed annoyed with the dog (you can always tell at a restaurant if they are, and they were very happy to accommodate him). Very dog friendly!! The food: We gotta talk about their French onion soup. It was pretty dang delicious! The broth itself is quite nice, a nice cheese portion, and the baguette was divine. I also had their French Connection sandwich (with a side of fries), and it had a great combo of ooey, gooey cheese, firm and flavorful ham, and served on a really delicious loaf. Really solid fries, too. We didn't end up getting any drinks but saw several people ordering yummy looking bites. If (but likely when) we come back to Tucson, I'm making a point to return to Cup Cafe!

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    The lobby of the Congress Hotel. Note the hanging calendars.
    The lobby of the Congress Hotel. Note the hanging calendars.
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    4.3
    (786 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Food is nice I think I will by back. Recommend!!!! Service is good environment is good tooread more

    It's only halfway through 2026, but I already know this will make my Top 5 restaurants of the year…read more It brings me such joy to happily pay for food that truly deserves its price tag - and I'd gladly pay more. So many higher-end expensive restaurants serve bland, tasteless food, meanwhile this amazing mid-ranged restaurant is serving some of the best dishes I've ever had. The smashed chicken was probably the best chicken dish I have ever had at a restaurant. The skin was perfectly crispy while the meat was juicy and well-seasoned. The ginger and herb salsa verde was so fresh and aromatic. The cilantro rice complimented the lemongrass aioli perfectly. Everything was seasoned perfectly, and I'm usually one to reach for the salt shaker at most restaurants. Smoked olives are a concept I have never considered before. It's a concept that was executed perfectly here. So savory, flavorful, and complex. I'd love to have a few with a dirty martini. Speaking of drinks, my Casino gin cocktail was great. Perfect level of sweetness and tartness. I knew I had to order dessert after how good everything else was, even though I am usually not a dessert person. The oolong tea cake was nothing short of incredible. The tea flavor was subtle but paired well with the fluffy and light honey buttercream. Not too sweet at all. Of course, the service was great too. Our waiter was very attentive and personable. My first experience at 5 points made me realize that this is what restaurants should strive to be. I can tell there is passion poured into every dish with every ingredient thoughtfully melded together. I can't wait to bring everyone I know here so they can experience this too!!

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    Dining/bar area
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    Peach pie with house made cream
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    HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery

    3.9
    (1.6k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    We decided to try this spot during a visit to Tucson since we were craving something sweet after…read morelunch. The server was friendly and the ice cream wasn't bad but it wasn't something that blew me away. Also we had initially wanted an affogato but the espresso machine was down. This review is solely based on the ice cream though I do think the interior looked fun/elegant to dine in and try food. I would be interested in giving this spot a try for the food and drinks.

    Dining here was a great experience for a first time in downtown Tuscon…read more The food, cocktails, atmosphere, and service were fantastic. The Prime Rib fries were piled high and tasted great. The Buffalo wings were cooked just like I like them...extra crispy. I asked for the Buffalo sauce to be on the side. The wings aren't seasoned so the flavor is all in the sauce. Seated by the window made a fun time people watching as we enjoyed the downtown view. This place is more spacious than I anticipated. The bar area is sectioned off from the main dining area so there is plenty of seating. My waiter Robert was really awesome. Took great care of me and my sister's dining needs. He suggested dessert but we were too full to try any. So he suggested to sample some of their ice cream before leaving I went over to the ice cream shop which is right at the entry/exit door. I waited but no one came over to sample. After a few mins of waiting, I left and will have to try the ice cream next time.

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    Today's Ice cream flavors 12/21/23
    Today's Ice cream flavors 12/21/23
    Seared Salmon $28 (5/2025)
    Seared Salmon $28 (5/2025)
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    The Monica

    The Monica

    3.8
    (515 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    In the heart of downtown Tucson I like their variety of food and lively atmosphere. I've had a…read morevariety of brunch items and all are solid choices. For later in the day I've tried their cocktails and enjoyed the triple thyme cocktail.

    Everything here is decent except the fries. It's also a self serve style restaurant…read more We came on a Wednesday evening as a large party. I ordered the impala with 2 patties and tried the Tucson beefsteak too. Food: (3.5/5) The impala burger comes with 1 patty normally but I added another for $6.95. The patties were apparently made of 70/30 grass-fed ground beef with shiitake mushrooms. They were very juicy, tender, and flavorful. These patties were also cooked perfectly with crispy edges and a juicy center. The impala burger also came with bbq sauce and crispy onions. Besides the patty, the rest of the burger was pretty standard. However, the fries were horrible. They came lukewarm while the burger was served hot, and the fries had no texture. They were soggy and chewy, like frozen fries that were microwaved for 15 seconds. The Tucson beefsteak was quite nice, and the meat was juicy and the dip it came with made it even more juicy. The mini chimis banderas were very mediocre. They had a severe lack of flavor. It just tasted like fried dough. Service: (N/A) The restaurant is mostly self serve except that they bring you the food. This means you get up and get the water and place the order yourself. They also don't charge gratuity or tip. Ambiance: (5/5) The interior was decorated and music was playing. The place just has a nice vibe to it. When I came, it wasn't very busy or loud. Overall I would recommend this place for the vibe and because the burger patties are so good and the Tucson beefsteak is so juicy, but just be aware that the fries can be pretty bad.

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    $5 early bird Breakfast special
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    Agustin Kitchen

    Agustin Kitchen

    3.5
    (715 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    I really liked the dish I tried at Agustin Kitchen. I had a $20 voucher for dinner and came by to…read moretry their Coriander-Rice Crusted Oyster Mushrooms entree with orange- ginger- chili jam, napa apple slaw, togarashi and citrus. It was absolutely delicious and all the flavors compliment one another perfectly. The batter stayed crispy even with the slaw on top and the orange-chili jam balanced it nicely. I love that the entire dinner menu is 20% off for happy hour 4pm-6pm. The regular price seemed high to me for the serving size but I could definitely tell that they put effort and creativity into the dish. The menu changes seasonally and the food tasted very fresh and interesting. I hope to see them add some plant-based items to their breakfast and lunch menus the next time the menu shifts with the season. Vegan, vegetarian and GF items are clearly marked. They have nice outdoor seating with sprinklers. I will mention that the food took about 40 minutes to come out even when they didn't seem busy, it was not a problem for me but just noting that it might not be a good spot to come to in a rush. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!

    Here on business, treated like family. We rolled in with a group of 12 people and had a blast…read more Reservations were easy, restaurant was clean and spacious, and the staff were excellent. Food was on point and delicious. Drinks were always full. And service was friendly and patient. After a long day at work while on travel, it was nice to be comfortable with good food. Cheers Agustin. Pro tips: plenty of parking around the corner. And super clean bathrooms.

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    Ordering at the counter.
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    Tier of Cookies
    Agustin Cafe (interior)

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    St Cruz

    St Cruz

    3.6
    (47 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    My wife and I stop here for drinks every time we see a concert at the Fox or at the Rialto. Last…read morenight was the first time we had dinner here. It was during happy hour and I had four street tacos (one of each variety). While I did not favor the halibut, I thought the mole chicken and braised pork were very good. My wife had the Airliner Chicken which had a distinct smokey taste. I also had the Concrete Jungle (Rye, Vanilla simple syrup, lemon, egg white, and red wine) which looked nicer than it tasted. My wife also liked the cheesecake. It amazes me how much staff can make a difference to the experience. Sadly, Emma is no longer there. Their new manager was personable and attentive.

    Diner beware! We…read morehad reservations for 4 people and when I arrived and went to the host he seemed surprised and confused a bit but sat us immediately at these small and uncomfortable table and chairs (chairs are oversized for the small table) Staff took our drink order and things seemed fine until the food order was taken. The waiter asked me for my selection and I asked to have the tamale dish which she said they were out of, so I lmade my next choice of the enchiladas which she now said they were out of, quite stunned, I reviewed the menu again and ordered the chicken dish since I was pretty much out of choices other than the 60.00 steak which I was not comfortable with ordering considering what was going on this far. It gets better, after 10 minutes the host comes back to the table to inform me they are out of the chicken too! I was shocked and told him there is really not much left for me to order and he suggested the tamales which the waiter had just said they were out of? You can't make this stuff up! lol So I ended up getting the tamales, not great as well as everything else we ordered especially at the price point! *The good news is the staff was friendly and gracious. Sorry but can't return to that kinda operation:(

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    St Cruz
    St Cruz
    St Cruz

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    Unicorn Zebra

    Unicorn Zebra

    4.4
    (29 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    I'm happy to have finally gotten a chance to visit Unicorn Zebra since it's been on my list from…read morethe time they opened. It's a fun and also elegant atmosphere with the zebra theme clearly exemplified across the space. I would have to say this is one of the coziest bars I've been to, the furniture and seating is really supportive of a long-term visit. There are other levels, lower and an upper level besides the main space, but be aware that if there are parties, they can typically take up different areas. Our bartender, Sarah was fantastic! The way that she handled all of the guests and the busy field was incredible, so calm and collected, and furthermore making some really incredible drinks. Heads up that the online drink menu is not the current drink menu, I couldn't remember all the names of our drinks and put those in the photo captions, so when I checked on the website, the menu was showing something different other than what I saw at the bar. Out of several places I've been to, I'd say the mixture of flavors and details in the drinks are quite unique. I'll be back for more one day

    It remains a favorite, alas no more a secret. We were hankering for a spontaneous post-ATC-theater…read moredrink and this venue popped back into my head. Same charms, different bartender, and new summer (May) craft cocktails that have become quite substantial (see pic of double-sided menu). Though we arrived at 4:10 (right after their usual 4p opening) on a Saturday, no happy hour, but we were first patrons and grabbed the big bay window. We are both on a mezcal discovery kick and ordered the Black Cathedral ($16) and the Girl Dinner ($16). Each was as described (pic) and delicious. We had dinner plans and needed to leave at 5:15 - just as things were picking up. We'll definitely be back sooner.

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    Inside seating
    The interior of the bar
    The interior of the bar
    Unicorn Zebra

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