We had a large party last night 4-8-26 at Nex! We dined outside. It was perfect for our large group celebrating a special Birthday girl! Wait did we try everything on the food & beverage menus.... Almost. Everything was scrumptious! Presentation Outstanding! Service A+! Even the owner came out to check on us TWICE! Prepare to be Astonished! THANK YOU NEX! Sincerely, Katie Mc read more

the food was fantastic and the service was great i will be going back again with my friends

Stop by after kids concert this Saturday noon. Not very busy. The inside is neat, clean and pretty big. Awesome food & drink. Great service. My husband like their tres leches, the bread is soft and fluffy. I ordered downtown wings. I like the dry rubs..it's chrispy outside, tender and tasty inside. And it comes with some kind of pickled vegs that is very good! My daughter love the kids mac and cheese...she said "very delicious" And the french fries is chrispy with enough saltines and have a bit garlic flavor...yummy! And I got a very pleasant surprise, because tomorrow is Mother's day, the chef gives me a delicious sweet treat . Thank you!! Bit tricky with the parking, but it's very understandable because it's in downtown area. read more

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This was one of the biggest disappointments in quite some time. I had gotten us Sat night concert tickets at the Fox and she wanted to buy dinner for us beforehand. It was commencement wknd but she had secured 5:30 reservations a week earlier. Upon arrival our 2-top was the only open table and we were seated on time. So far an outstanding start. For those familiar (and missing) Ermanos like us, the inside is 95% unchanged. The host explained that their goal was to recycle as much as possible. He added that refabbing historical sites is a bureaucratic nightmare. Our waiter was witty and personable. We ordered the Brussels Sprouts ($14) and their Old Fashioned ($16) and Cucumber Crown ($14). Here is where the first wave of disappointments hit. The OF was too sweet (demerara syrup) causing it to lose its characteristic bite. And the latter was too weak to provide the "crisp relief" it self touts - weak in both alcohol and in any noticeable cucumber/citrus "relief." The Brussels arrived crisp but barely room temperature. Even the mini cast iron was barely warm (we could hold the pan in the palm of our hand). We were also not provided appetizer plates so we hockey-pucked the little pan back/forth. I decided to mention the tepid appetizer and he earnestly apologized and would bring it to the kitchen's attention for future benefit, but that was it. On a bright note, we were unaware of their happy hour (4-6p) which knocked $3 off of each drink and $4 off the Brussels. After an unusually long delay our waiter returned to take our entree orders but sadly they were already out of her first choice (at 5:30p?): the super intriguing Squash Mole Pasta. She pivoted to the standard Steak Frites ($35) and I made the leap for the ($50) Short Rib. Food arrived within 10-12 minutes... but again(!) both entrees were just barely above room temp. Her steak was almost "cold." It had a good sear and the inside was her requested "medium" so the steak must have either been "rested" for too long by the cooks or by the delayed wait staff. The Short Rib was the biggest disappointment though. It is my go-to in any restaurant so I am well familiar with this cut. As the pics show, it looked pale, as if merely poached or boiled. The meat was tough whereas normally it should be fall-apart-tender. Moreover, it appears to have not (yet?) been trimmed because it ended up being about 1/3 gristle, veins, and large pieces of fat (see pic). There is no way this could have been the finished short rib... especially at $50. The bed of grits that it sat on were properly cooked, but again, just luke warm, almost cold. We were both famished and had a concert schedule to keep so we didn't mention this to our waiter, especially after the non-solution to the whole Brussels experience. We had time for dessert and had spotted the Mexican chocolate cake. At $16 for a single slice we were intrigued. After about 15 minutes we caught our waiter passing by and asked if everything was ok. His eyes briefly widened and he said he would check on dessert. He returned moments later and said they're making it. Another 10 minutes went by and I simply caught the eye of our waiter again and shrugged. Without going to the kitchen he politely repeated that they were making it. About 5 minutes later a beautifully crafted cake with the two described creme's (corn chantilly and choc mousse) arrived. The cake was warm and had a subtle crunch to the edge. In hindsight perhaps it was baking? but if that was the case you HAVE to tell your dinner guests the nature and length of the delay and/or comp them a drink or... something! 25 minutes in limbo at this level is unacceptable. The dessert itself was a mixed bag - the cake was exceptionally dry for some reason and could truly benefit from a half-cup of light olive oil in the mix. It's warmth (hopefully not by accident of circumstance) was a nice surprise and blended symbiotically with the two creme's - the corn/chantilly was excellent, almost a subtle ube flavor, but scant in quantity. The mousse was deep chocolate with just the right bitter/sweet balance... and ample to rescue the dry cake. The bill took another 15 minutes (not an issue as we had set aside 2 hours for our pre-concert dinner) but we did want to walk to the Fox (5 blocks) with time to pause here/there. The final "miss" by this newer restaurant was the bill. Though minor in comparison to the really disastrous food errors, the cake was charged as $17 (I didn't catch that until reviewing the details to write this review). Oh and bear in mind, the handheld checkout device will INCLUDE tax as part of your pre-tipping total. It is really difficult for me to give less than 4 stars and viewing my history one can see that to be verified. However, this experience was demonstrably bad, on multiple metrics, particularly given this $150 price point for two. Tucson has become a wonderfully competitive culinary hotbed in that range and there are many better options. read more

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Came for the vegan steak! And glad we did. Also had the lions main mushroom on the side. So good. The steak was flavorful and a great steak like texture. The steak isn't on the menu, I wish it was. But they knew exactly what I was asking for. Vegan options were marked clearly in the menu. A great vibe and great service. Pricy but worth it. Sit by the window for nice lighting. The bar is also really nice. read more

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I was really disappointed by this restaurant. Upon glancing at it online, I thought it was this was a new really nice restaurant. Had I researched it a little bit more, I would have noticed it was on fourth Ave... which isn't a dealbreaker, but it did make me a little bit skeptical about the type of restaurant it was. My husband and I chose to go to this restaurant on the day that Arizona was playing the final four game... meaning all the TVs were tuned into that game, and people were OUT downtown. They have both a patio in the front of their restaurant as well as one towards the back, which was nice since that one is a little more private. It also has TVs out there. Our server was really kind and the best part of our experience. We tried to order a few things which were all sold out that night including the tuna Crudo. We ended up getting the Elote salad and the Nex burger. Both were lack luster . The burger bun was very dry and the burger itself was reminiscent of a basic burger you might get at a free neighborhood event.. definitely NOT a burger you would pay $21 for. I expected the salad to have this a elote spin on it, including the taste. However, it was a basic salad with some corn in it. Online, this restaurant comes across as a fine dining experience. The prices are also reflective of more quality food. However, in reality that is not the experience. The experience is more like your average American food/bar college quick stop . The $88 total (before tip) that we paid did not seem to be representative of the actual food we received (a burger, a salad, and two orders of 6piece wings). read more

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Had an amuse bouche preview of Nex at SAVOR and couldn't wait for this place to open. Came here smack in the middle of the week for a "let's vent about work" dinner with the hubby. We were sat right at that front corner table, a great people-watching spot, cozy yet en vitrine. I had a delicious mezcal sour (I'm sorry purists, but it was delicious! I promise to sip the next one) to start. Because it was our first time, we decided to order 2 entrees then splitsies so we ordered the braised short ribs and the Nex burger. The short ribs were served over delicious grits and a carrot medley. The burger had sliced pork belly, a nicely toasted bun, and was cooked just as we asked. For desert I took home the olive oil cake. Loved the key ambiance, great for GNO or a birthday w/o kids. The staff was nice. Sophia took great care of us but there was that new-restaurant over hovering going on. She was checking on us then at least 2 other staff members did as well. I get it, you want to make a good impression. Sometimes a nod works, too, in case I might need something. That kind of thing usually works itself out but other than that would totally come here again. This place is spendy. $147 for 2 and only one of us had a cocktails. We did enjoy our experience but there are some professional service tips that could support the price. I hope this place does well. read more

Got here in time for the Late Night Menu ordered the Nex Burger and Brussels! Asked for the double patty! Filling and tasty! Ambience is great! Blasting 90s hip hop! Washed it down with an iced cold Coke Zero! read more

Nex - Nex Burger - Speakeasies Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Chris, Amanda and Angie were amazing! We stopped by on St. Patrick's which i'm sure was busy enough and they all still provided fantastic service and were just cool in general! Chris made our group the BEST drinks ever and the atmosphere was just amazing can't wait to come back! read more

Nex - Speakeasies Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Amazing service! The girl at the front was super kind! My server was super super kind. The food is a 10/10! The prices scared me at first, but I understand why because you get a lot for what you're getting. Big meals, amazing chef, incredible service. The space is amazing as well, always the perfect amount of natural light during the day, and such inviting ambiance at night. They also have a speakeasy in the back which was super enjoyable, the drinks are amazing and the vibe back there was so cool and classy. read more

I love this place. The staff is awesome and so accommodating. My friends and I found this place a bit ago and have been going quite a bit since. The food is really good and they have some of the best cocktails in Tucson. The front area of the restaurant is fun for chilling and hanging out, and the speakeasy is all good vibes. Definitely recommend. read more

The ambiance of this place is incredible! Fun play list, lively staff, and delicious menu choices made this place a very solid choice for a late-night dinner! read more

This new spot on 4th Ave is an absolute HIT. From the second you walk in, you can feel that this place is something special. The cocktails are next-level -- creative, beautifully made, insanely good, and priced so well for the quality. Every drink feels like an experience. Easily some of the best crafted cocktails I've had in Tucson. And the food? So, so good. Everything coming out of the kitchen is packed with flavor, elevated, and clearly made by people who really know what they're doing. You can tell there's real talent back there. What really takes it over the top though is the team. Everyone is so warm, thoughtful, attentive, and genuinely caring. The service is a full 10/10 and then some. They make you feel taken care of in the best way. This is officially my new favorite place for date night, girls' night, and bringing people in from out of town. It feels fresh, exciting, and exactly what 4th Ave needed. And with the speakeasy opening on March 17? Even more reason to be obsessed. I already made my reservation today and I seriously cannot wait to go back. read more

A must visit if you are in downtown Tucson for drinking and dining! They have amazing non-alcoholic cocktails and delicious appetizers. The mocktail I tried was exceptional! It was a mango hibiscus mocktail. The seating was comfortable and the staff was very warm and welcoming. read more

Delicious food and the drinks oh my God fantastic! I had the steak frites and the old fashioned.