First time walking into red bird . wasn't familiar with what the menu had to offer but with the help and kindness from Jocelyn my experience was amazing. I'll be going back soon !! read more

Just had lunch it was great time with the family. Serena took care of us, she did amazing Job

The food was very very good & Ashley's service was even better. I was properly taken care of throughout my entire meal and will be happy to be back! read more

Amelia was amazing! The food was a 11/10! I'm not kidding. Best food I've had in months. I'd drive to Tucson just to eat here. read more

We had dinner at Redbird while visiting Tucson for a conference. We were told the menu would have something for everyone, and it was a relatively convenient drive from our hotel. W head a group of six. We were able to get a same-day reservation, and were seated immediately. Our server was Abby and she was so friendly and helpful. We all thought the menu looked amazing and there were many things we'd like to try, including the mocktails. Many of us ended up choosing the Mangorita mocktail- the description of the tajin rim is what sold us, and we were not disappointed! A few in our party got burgers, one got tacos (which came with an adorable array of pickled veggies on the side) and the rest of us got taco salads topped with various protein. This was not a boring taco salad from my youth! This was delicious and unique, with candied peppers, pickled carrots, pepitas, and more. Everything was gently tossed in avocado like vinaigrette and it was amazing. I could eat that every day! Highly recommend Redbird! read more

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Food is absolutely overpriced or you have to compromise. Example, I ordered the Nachos and it would have been almost $25 if I wanted meat (Birria) on them. Here's the problem, Seis Kitchen has the same nachos FOR $18!! And Seis Kitchen has maybe more of them, and they actually put alot more cheese. Example #2, my friend ordered the Quesabirria tacos, while they were decent the problem is the offensively small Consomè (Broth) they give you. You literally get a 1 oz DIPPING SAUCE/CONDIMENT size portion .... wtf?? Example #3, my 2nd friend ordered a burger and to our surprise it comes with NO FRIES lol... for a $20 burger and no fries is absolutely criminal. You can go to a fancy restaurant and pay the same or less and get more. Its literally a everyday family restaurant that serves traditional food but for some reason they price their sht like its fine dining. There's alot of Buz on this place but its only because its the new kid in town. Once the hype goes way and people realize the compromise of this place, i'd be surprised it remaining as busy. If the owners are reading this, seriously at least give people their money's worth. Making good food shouldn't have a downside like taking away some things you'd expect LIKE FRIES with your burger or small broth serving on the Birria because literally every other restaurant/competitor doesn't make you compromise as much. read more

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Red Bird has been on my list for quite some time sand last Saturday was my opportunity for lunch. At 50, I had my share (honestly, more than my share) of nachos over the years, and I think their elote nachos were the best I have had. I really enjoyed the birria as an addition. I also had one of every taco they had and they were very flavorful. My wife also enjoyed her salad. The place was clean and the hostess was friendly. Our waiter seemed disinterested and we felt he tried to rush us. I am unsure why, as there were empty tables and we wanted to enjoy our appetizer. The waitresses serving the other tables were attentive to their customers. Luck of the draw I guess. read more

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Adorable restaurant with a great outdoor patio. I ordered the freshly squeezed lemonade along with the fried shrimp tacos and shared the super waffle fries with my friend. The shrimp tacos were flavorful. The batter was just right with the perfect seasoning. I decided to go with the mild salsa and got pickled veggies on the side which were amazing. Words can only describe how delicious the super waffle fries loaded with cheese, tomatoes, guacamole and maybe some other stuff,the fries were yummy. Lastly, our waitress was great and attentive. This is definitely a spot I would recommend. read more

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Our experience last night was definitely 5 star worthy! Tried Redbird on a whim and it was quite busy with an hour wait for a table indoors but the hostess offered a spot in the patio and it was great. We had a table on the sidewalk side and it was fun watching all the street activity and people. We were lucky enough to have Brooke as our server and not only did she provide excellent service all around but her shining, warm personality is what truly stood out for us. My guy had Appleton Estate rum and Coke but the Gold Grade Martini was calling my name. Delicious pineapple drink shaken and poured tableside - what a treat! We started with the pretzel appetizer which is served with a really nice triple cheese sauce, mustard, roasted and candied peppers and garlic confit. It's definitely elevated and is probably the best pretzel appetizer I've ever had. My guy had the BBQ Bacon Burger and I had the Early Bird Burger. Both were cooked to perfection and the smash patties have a nice crust and are really juicy. We also had a serving of waffle fries. Now I'm not a big fry person and waffle fries are always so thick and heavy but not these! Light, crispy and expertly seasoned. We also ordered some Mac and cheese to go simply based on that cheese sauce served with the pretzel and were glad we did. My guy ate a bit of it reheated at home late last night and said it was sooooo good. We took a lot of food home so we've got a full lunch waiting for us in the fridge today. I highly recommend Redbird and should you get Brooke as your server well, it's your lucky day! read more

Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar - Sam Hughes - Pretzel appetizer is served with 3 but we ate one so quickly. It's that good. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I've been to this location probably 3 times now.. we frequent the NW location since it's on our side of town, but this location is AMAZING. It's probably at LEAST 3 times the size of the NW location and I do appreciate how less cramped it feels, but don't let that deter you.. you still get the same great quality food and service at both locations. However, we LOVE that there's a speakeasy nearby... so we often hit both at the same time. Redbird is probably top 3 on our favorite restaurants in Tucson and are always taking our friends and family here! I would also suggest getting there a bit earlier, as parking can be a bit of a challenge sometimes! read more

Friendly and efficient service. Serena was absolutely amazing!!! She gave us time with the menu and was efficient with the refills. The food came out efficiently and it was excellent! And the environment itself is clean and comfortable. Thumbs up all the way around! read more

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Redbird's Kitchen Sam Hughes was so good. The burgers and fries were fantastic and super filling, but the real star of the show was the elote nachos. Don't knock it til you try them, they were unreal. For as large as the restaurant is, the sound level was actually perfect for our dinner. I will be back very soon! read more

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Believe the 5-star reviews--the new Redbird at Sam Hughes is a fun take on some of our favorite comfort foods like burgers, waffle fries, tacos and macaroni and cheese. Love the creativity of the menu! And dinner won't break the bank, with generous portions at reasonable prices. I enjoyed the chicken tacos with street corn as a side dish. And their only dessert is a standout--bread pudding made from homemade cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting and Cinnamon Toast Crunch sprinkles. It sounds decadent because it is. Our party of four couldn't finish it. The service from Liz was friendly and fast. My only complaint is the indoor dining space is freezing! Outdoor tables are lovely but the metal chairs are uncomfortable and need cushions. I resorted to sitting on a cloth napkin, seriously! I'll be back, armed with a healthy appetite and a stadium cushion. read more

Absolutely amazing experience for our first time here. Visited with work colleagues and everything looked AMAZING,, from the Cobb salad (added carne asada) to the Mac and cheese, to the tacos, to the birria elote nachos to the desserts! On top of that, Jhelsy, our server, next leveled the experience with amazing customer service! Will be back again and again and again! read more

Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar - Sam Hughes - Elote nachos with birria - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This spot has so much variety, the food is delicious, the drinks are so very good. It's spacious with plenty of parking and great prices. The elote nachos are my favorite. read more

Friends, Redbird achieved a holiday MIRACLE. We took a notoriously hard-to-please out of town guest here (background: this family member has been neutral or negative about at least half a dozen of our favorite local spots), and he really liked it! Dare I say, he may have even loved it. He finished his whole plate. He complimented the food and ambience both while we were in the restaurant and then again as we were saying our goodbyes in the parking lot, AND he mentioned bringing other people here next time he's in town. Truly, we've never achieved this kind of success with any other independent restaurant we've taken him to. Tips for any trip to Redbird: - the Garlic Confit Pretzels are a must-get appetizer - the Elote Nachos are delicious - the seasonal cocktails are super fun and always delicious We'll be back, both on our own and with guests in tow. read more

Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar - Sam Hughes - The December specialty cocktail: "All I want for Christmas is Booze." It was delicious, fizzy, and festive! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Walked in on a Saturday at 1pm and was asked if we had reservations , if not the wait for a table was 45 mins but bar and patio was open seating, lucked out and found a two seats at the bar and it was hands down the best seating choice! Ask for 2 Chains 2 Mcnasty to be your bartender if you want quick service, delicious drinks, and your water glass refilled. (Didn't ask for his government because he played along to his new nickname) He kept the Saturday energy alive and our extra dirty martinis coming! (Hence the name Mcnasty) Ordered the 5 piece buffalo wings because the person next to me ordered them and I had to try. They were crispy and crunchy with the right consistency and favor of the buffalo sauce, ranch was also homemade 10/10. Cannot boast about the service, drinks, and food enough! Definitely a must try if you're in the area. Definitely going back to try an espresso martini! read more

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Different location same great flavor and service. I'm happy to know the food is consistent from the original spot. This place is fresh, welcoming , modern and a good time. It fills up fast so make a reservation. I'm a creature of habit I got the elote corn nachos with chicken. Those are dangerously delicious. I love that they offer a full bar , plenty of seating and access to the place next door. Brooke my waitress was exceptional! She was personable, attentive and sweet. read more

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I was in Tuscon, looking for a fun place close to my hotel (Aloft) to meet 2 of my friends and Redbirds on 6th came up. I made a Thurs. 7:00 dinner reservation for 3. Upon arrival, we were greeted and seated at the requested high tops. I took note that, there was restaurant side and then a nice market side. The atmosphere is fun and trendy and quit large. It was quite busy for a weeknight at 7:00. Ava our server introduced herself, very friendly and attentive and patient, as my friends and I were talking way to much and not looking at the menu LOL. We ordered cocktails while looking over the menu. There are a lot of dining choices for every taste. We ordered the Garlic Confit Pretzel to start. My friends ordered the 3 shrimp and 3 Birria Tacos. I chose the Redbird Classic Burger and a Large Waffle Fries. The cocktails were great along with the Pretzels and Waffle fries. The Tacos seem small on the protein portion. both my friends thought they were good, not a Wow. I thought my Redbird Burger was OK, again good but not Wow. I'm glad I tried this place. Would I come again, only out of convenience. Atmosphere: Fun and Trendy. Service: excellent. Food: good read more

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Make sure you have a reservation because it is busy! (And for good reason) The burgers and elote nachos are must dos, but they have a variety of American-style menu options to include salads, tacos and wings. They also boast a large cocktail, and mocktail, menu. read more

The first time my husband and I came here was when my mom was in town. We went to the location in the Sam Hughes Neighborhood. Both our service & our food was phenomenal. We had such an amazing time at that location that while we were up north we tried the Oracle location and switched our orders up. We went during Happy Hour and enjoyed those prices-- which HH discounted prices can be hard to find in today's economy. We hadn't realized the tight space at this location and ultimately decided on the patio which added a nice ambiance to our date night. Mind you this was a few weeks back and I can still discuss this in full detail. The food was EPIC. We ordered the loaded waffle fries and my mouth is watering as I write this. They are a must order no matter which location you dine at. 10/10 read more

We celebrated a friend's birthday at Redbird Scratch Kitchen, and it was such a great experience! Our server, Carissa, was absolutely wonderful. She was super friendly, attentive, and she went out of her way to make the birthday girl feel extra special. I kicked things off with the Pretty Pink Mule, and it definitely lived up to its name. It was gorgeous and delicious. For my meal, I ordered the Harvest Salad with chicken, which was incredible. Fresh, flavorful, perfectly balanced, and definitely my new go to. I also snagged a bite of someone's Elote Nachos and WOW... they were so, so good. They bring you warm hand cloths at the end of the meal which was a neat touch! The vibe of the space is cool and inviting. It got pretty busy around dinnertime on a Monday night, so I would recommend grabbing a reservation just to be safe. All in all, a fantastic spot for good food, and great drinks. I cannot wait to go back! read more

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The service was good. I'll give them that. The burger was bland, no seasoning, which I mentioned to the waitress and she echoed my concern. The wings were just okay? Nothing to shout about. Just blah. I don't really get the appeal. It's also a bit cramped, which I'd ignore if the food was alright. It's not. read more

Redbird Scratch Kitchen is a welcome addition to the spot where Flora's Market used to be. Parking is still a bit of a challenge, but I lucked out and found a space. I didn't have a reservation, so I grabbed a seat at the bar, which has a nice setup with large TVs for watching sports. Service felt a little shaky. The bartender let me know she'd be with me shortly, but it took a while to get water and put in an order. A manager seemed to be stepping in to help, so maybe they're still getting their rhythm down. The food was pretty good, and the drink selection was solid. I'll give them another try, hopefully it was just an off night for service. read more

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Super busy Friday night when we went, so parking was really difficult, especially with a UA football game and tour de Tucson happening that weekend. Service was great and we were able to snag seats at the bar. Bar staff kept checking in on us while we waited for our food and water was usually always refilled timely. Food came out a little late but it was also super busy, so understandable. Food was great and flavorful! Small portion of waffle fries was just right amount to share with 2 people and their ketchup and ranch dipping sauces were tasty! The chicken burgers were moist and bun was delicious, too. At the end of our meals we got warm hand towels to wipe our hands, which was a nice touch. Although we didn't get the beef burgers, I would have liked to have ordered them if they weren't smash burgers. I miss seeing thicker beef patties rather than smash burgers, but I get it's easier to cook and more convenient. It would be nice if the doors didn't always open anytime someone walked in, especially since it was a very chilly night but that's how the building used to be set up for as a grocery store and it does make it more accessible for folks. Definitely going to come back...hopefully when it's not too busy :) read more

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I came here to celebrate my birthday, and the food was yummy. The blueberry lemon drop and Mexican candy shots were good as well. Also, our waiter was funny and sweet. Overall, it as a great experience. read more

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Heading back into town with my sister we decided to stop and have some lunch at the Redbird in Sam Hughes. This was our first visit to a Redbird. We arrived around 12:30, and no wait time to be seated. The interior is very clean, bright and colorful. Our server was great, and very helpful. My sister ordered the grilled shrimp tacos. She said they were delicious and she cleaned her plate. Ha ha I ordered the Harvest salad and it was delightful! I loved the crunch of the almonds and sweetness of the fruit. It had crumbled feta and the entire salad was very filling! We had a great first visit and plan on returning. read more

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As someone who's been visiting the Oracle location fairly regularly, I was really excited to try the Sam Hughes location and it did not disappoint! My party ordered the carne asada nachos and the mac and cheese (both of which are go-to apps now) to split between seven of us. As always, both were such high quality and filling appetizers with incredible flavors. I ordered the Garlic Confit Pretzel and a Shirley Temple, both of which I definitely will be ordering again. Across both locations, I can now say that I've never gotten something from Redbird that disappointed me. One plus about this specific location is that it seemed a little more spacious and less loud than the location on Oracle, so if you value a quieter dining experience with a bit more room to stretch out, definitely visit this location! read more

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Absolutely delicious. No surprise there was a wait for a table on a Tuesday night. Chose to be seated outside and with the heat lamps it's was nice and cozy. Service was quick and friendly. Went with my daughter and we shared the garlic confit pretzel appetizer and the Sonoran Burger with a side of street corn. Pretzel was so good especially with the pepper jam. That burger tho... sooooo tasty. All the toppings went together so well, but the smashed patties themselves were the star. Yumm We are only in town two days and just might have to go back and try some other offerings. read more

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Still great. And still the best wings. Two salads - one with crispy shrimp. Each one enough for two people. 10 wings - 5 lemon pepper / 5 garlic parm, two burgers and fries. Great service. Reasonable prices for qty and quality of food. What more can you ask for? read more

Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar - Sam Hughes - wings, burgers, fries, salads (1 with add on crispy shrimp). All good, as usual. Still the best wings. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Popped in here for lunch and must've had perfect timing . No wait . Good food & great service . The weather was perfect should've sat outdoors but we sat at the bar. The only gripe I had was to add guac to chips it was $5 and out came the tiniest scoop of guac lol . Definitely not what I'd consider guac & chips . The salsas however were a slam dunk . Really good . I modified a harvest salad . Yummm read more

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First time here. Bright festive dining area was attractive and the open concept was adjacent to Sonoran House coffee/bar which was a bit confusing but it flowed well. I was greeted immediately by a cheerful server who offered water, menus and asked if I wanted a beverage while I waited for a friend. I really enjoyed the look of Redbird, open, murals, a sports bar area, and as the lunch crowd arrived a lively atmosphere. Apparently they are known for their burgers which looked massive. Fresh ingredients were apparent and several tacos, salads and wings were also available. My tacos were delicious and came with several salsas which were a fun addition to sample. The hardscape design was attractive but as the room filled up it was somewhat noisy. Overall a lovely experience! read more

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Visiting Tucson. One of the highlights will be the Carne Asada nachos at Redbird. Enough for two people. Enjoy! read more

Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar - Sam Hughes - Carne Asada nachos! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Redbird's pretty good. The menu seems sparse but they have just enough of everything you'd like or want. Great place definitely for food to share. The elote nachos are a must even as is without additional meat/protein topping. The loaded buffalo wings are bomb as well. As for the tacos, the crispy shrimp tacos are okay but not the best. They do have interesting cocktails like the Mexican Candy Martini or the Cafe Espresso, and mocktails as well as full-bar with seasonal rotating beers. The service is great as all wait staff are very accommodating and attentive. Overall, Redbird is a great place to hangout and have shareable food but some downsides would probably be that all the cocktails are slightly pricey and the parking situation especially during the weekends are a bit of a nightmare. read more

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We ate at Redbird Scratch over Memorial weekend. There were 3 of us. We absolutely loved it. Our waitress Deyanara was so good. She was extremely pleasant and offered us recommendations, one of whiich was the Elote Nachos. We're coming back for those! Deyanara was so sweet, always checking on us to see if we needed anything. She just had the best attitude. Made our dining experience awesome The menu and craft cocktails are very good. I got pollo tacos and they were delicious. Next time though, I want to try one of their many hamburgers, boy did they look good! We'll be back read more

Sat at the bar so there was no waiting. The crowd was a great mix. People enjoying the sports on the great size TVs. We hat the smashed burger that was great!! The cocktail was an experience in itself. read more

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Great experience here for happy hour tonight! My beer and mac and cheese with crispy chicken was creamy, delicious, filling and only $20.00 total! We were given 20% gift cards by the manager to come back, and hot towels at the end of the meal! We were well taken care of, and had a great experience! read more

Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar - Sam Hughes - Happy Hour mac and cheese with crispy chicken! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We go here at least once a week. Service can be a little slow but that's because they are always busy. We love going at night because they keep the bar nice and dark. The food is phenomenal our go to items are the red bird grilled chicken and the elote nachos read more

Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar - Sam Hughes - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Had a great time! We sat at the bar which was open/first come first serve. Here's what we ordered: - Mexican candy martini - Sangria - IPA - Quesabirria - 10 piece classic wings: carribean jerk and garlic parm Everything was delicious! I enjoy my drinks a lot, which were the martini and sangria. The place, including bathroom, were clean, cute vibes, nice staff. Would definitely recommend to anyone coming to watch a game, grab a bite or both. read more

Yummy, yummy, yummy! So glad we stopped here on our way through Arizona. The first food spot we were going to try didn't allow our dog, so we decided on this spot. We were happy we did because the whole experience was wonderful from beginning to end. The service was top notch and the food was too. We sat on the patio with our pup and our sever was Amelia. She was the sweetest and made some great recommendations. My husband and I shared the elote nachos with pollo asado. We also split the carne asada tacos and added the pickled veggies for my husband. The kids both ordered chicken wings from the kid's menu. They both came with waffle fries and fruit. They had a choice of garlic Parm or buffalo sauce or dry rub. We all throughly enjoyed this place and all of the staff we interacted with seemed generally happy to be there. Wish this was closer to home! read more

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