The are on top of it all ,food,service,atmosphere...and a friendly bunch who make you feel welcome...btw the white sangria is anazing!!Food authentic and flavorful.I am of galician decent and the tapas are exquisite!!The patatas are taste byd excitement!! read more

What a gem in Tucson! The food was absolutely delectable & you MUST have the red sangria. The place also has a warm, friendly European vibe. It will no doubt be a favorite restaurant for us whenever we visit our daughter at UofA. read more

My mom and I came here for a quick bite before a show at Congress. Only knowing that they served tapas, I didn't know what to expect. Our server took us through the menu and explained which dishes would be enough to share and advised on how many to get. We eventually landed on a potato dish, chicken dish, shrimp dish and bread with tomato spread. Everything was delicious and was more than enough to fill us up. The server was great, food was great, fun atmosphere and the owner came over to say hi. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to go back to try the paella! read more

4 of us enjoyed paella ( seafood) and it was flavorful and delicious. The basque salad was delicious and our friends loved the sangria. It's so close to the Rialto we went because of proximity. It's so was a wonderful surprise, great food... friendly owner Jeff talked with us and he knows the hospitality business! I'll be back . Open late on weekends and weeknight! read more

Good food, good people! This restaurant has been open for a year, but it was a first visit for the four of us. We fully enjoyed our experience. FOOD: Great flavors. We had a variety of dishes, and the sauces were wonderful. We enjoyed the shrimp tapas, the Russian salad tapa, the salmon entrée, and more . SERVICE: Reserved at first on our arrival, but then warmed up. Thank you to the server, Christian. Nice talking with one of the owners, Jeff. You can feel his energy and enthusiasm. We very much appreciated that Chef Joel came out to speak with us as well. AMBIANCE: Comfortable seating. It will be even better when the temperature is accommodating enough to allow indoor-outdoor dining. All in all, a very nice experience. COCKTAIL: Consider trying the "Spanish Gin Tonica". The Albarino adds a very nice flavor. We will share our experience with friends, and we will be back! read more

Excellent service! Excellent food! We got there an hour before they opened for brunch, and the chef came out and apologized due to some miscommunication on the website, and offered us a couple of pastries to hold us over, so went and grabbed coffee, ate our pastry's, and came back in an hour! It's cute inside, and they will be opening up the patio and having live music in the evening! Our waitress Delaney was so helpful and nice! She helped us navigate the menu, and talk to me about bringing a group here in the future. We tried the eggs basquez with chorizo, and the classic basque breakfast - both were fantastic! The eggs in the basquez could have been cooked just a bit more, they were pretty runny, but the flavors in everything were beautiful. We loved the tomato spread that came with the baguette in the classic breakfast. I loved the clay pots that everything came in too! I can't wait to bring our Camino group back for pintxo's! This is a great way to try some Basque food in Tucson! read more

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New concept restaurant which is so great! Great atmosphere, location, and food. I love tapas, it's so fun to hang out and try different plates. The menu is always evolving which is so great! Big fan! read more

Wow, just wow. The food is amazing, the sangria , I've had better Overall it is a great place to my husband and I came for a late lunch. Pretty much to ourselves. Service Awsome and again food is great. We had the lamb chops , croquettes, cheese and chorizo and the the paella. The ambiance I am thinking at night must be great At the time we went it was early so not much going on. We enjoyed it so much though. The limoncello cake is soooo good. Thank you for a nice afternoon. read more

I got the Ropa Vieja as anyone who knows me knows I like spicy so it was an easy choice. However, the description is deceiving It must've been an off night for the cook because there was no flavor to this beef. Also got a Patatas Bravas the potatoes had some kind of seasoning on it, which didn't seem to give off much flavor, but the aïoli sauce that came with the patato dish I will recommend I end up putting the aïoli all over my meat it definitely helped. Watch out for your bill as the owner charged me for someone else's table. He said he would take care of it on the following day however, I checked my bank card. The full amount went onto my card. I usually check my bill but I guess I thought he knew his business lesson learned always check the bill balance y'all. lol read more

Amazing food and friendly service! The flavors brought me back to my visit to Madrid and Valencia! read more

Basqueria - We had Paella Del Mar - Spanish Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I went to this Tucson spot as a visitor, not really setting any expectations one way or the other. When we arrived at about 5:20p on a Saturday evening, the waitstaff was hesitant to seat out 4 person party - at least 2 and probably more tables of 5/6 tops were available; I have no clue what the issue was but it was weird:-( In my opinion, the food was not authentic tapas. Not sure what to call it or how to describe it. We did enjoy a couple things including the Tomato Spread; tasty with a nice little kick. And the Bacalao was good too. The Paella was okay, nothing to return for and my Old Fashioned cocktail tasted watered down (which is 180 from what it should be!). read more

Emotionality I really wanted to love it. Actually it was OK. 2 ppl, 4 tapas.​ $~50. Smoked Salmon Pintxo - had a nice flavor not powerful but enjoyable, but nice. The portion is for 1 bite. Not a dish you can share. Patatas Bravas - this was the largest dish and can share with 2. It's just double fried potatoes and salsa brava. Nothing exciting. The aioli tasted like steaight Hellman's mayonnaise. Lamb Chops - cut thin to the thickness of the bone. 2 different cuts. One on the bone the other from between the bones in the rack. Pretty standard flavor for that cut. Chimichurri sauce was also standard. Bacalao Pil Pil- we split this into two spoonfuls. Also enjoyable, but nothing to knock your socks off. We had a late lunch and food thin we did because we would have left very hungry. The problem I always seem to find woth tapas is the value never holds and this is true here. Service was 20% level. The owner works behind the counter and checks on tables. He's a nice man and will either let you be or engage if you talk first. I applaud him and his staff. I just think the kitchen was uninspired and didn't carry the value. read more

Fred opened Basqueria 3-4 months ago. EXCELLENT Spanish cuisine! Had the tomato spread with bread crust, deviled egg, patatas bravas & chicken basquez. Basque cheesecake for dessert. Cool, casual vibe in downtown Tuscan. Will be back!!! read more

Basqueria - Spanish Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Wonderful food. Great location with eclectic ambiance. Food is very tasty. Several options to choose from. Prices are reasonable. Leave room for dessert. There are a few options to try. read more

Ordered from here on Uber Eats. Had plans to come here with my larger family group but was so excited to try it, that I ordered a delivery for just two of us. It was a HUGE disappointment. The food took much too long to prepare. The Ropa Vieja was a small and tasteless serving, and very runny--a soupy consistency. The accompanying rice pilaf was also tasteless, and online photos show it with some veggies, but this serving had none. The Lamb Pintxo was the worst lamb I have ever eaten, except for a gamy piece I was once served in South .America. Overcooked, chewy, and tasteless. The serving size was also ery small, which may have mattered to me more if it had actually been flavorful and tender, but, alas, that was not the case. Had ordered apple fauillete but instead was delivered the chocolate fauillete that was drenched in powdered sugar. It arrived hard but was at least tasty after being microwaved for seconds, though not what was ordered. Will not bother with this restaurant again. read more

I was so excited to try a Spanish tapas place here in Tucson and this was a bit of a disappointment. Upon arrival, we were told only bar seating available, which is a thin bar with tall metal seats and no footrest at the bar. This was fine for the two of us but not ideal for a tapas place meant to be a shared meal. And the entire time we were there, tables were open, so I'm not sure why they didn't just seat us. If they are saving tables for parties larger than 4, that's a pretty crappy practice to have. And it wasn't a weekend. The menu said the chicken paella was with chicken thighs, however it came out with breasts - and it was dry. The rice and vegetables were kind of mushy. We ordered the deviled egg to share - because, you know - tapas - and it was just one. It has a shrimp on it - which trying to cut a shrimp on top of a deviled egg isn't that easy. It actually tasted pretty good, but I'd suggest they find a way to serve this dish more shareable ready. My husband and I were both disappointed. We were ready to throw down on great tapas and both the way they handled our seating and the food just didn't add up. read more

Overall the food was just average. we were expecting better. The seafood did not taste fresh, especially the shrimp. Fresh seafood makes the difference. The service was very good. The drinks were good. It's a cool place and we liked the vibe. May have to try this place again. read more

Delicious!!!! Amazing tapas. Try the Basque whisky. Or the Pork Iberico UNBELIEVABLE!!!

Just had my 2nd experience here and loved it both times. The sangria is perfection and very reasonably priced... especially at happy hour. We had such a nice time sitting on the patio, people watching and enjoying our drinks and some tasty tapas. Our server was great and both the manager and an owner came by to make sure we were happy. We will be back soon! read more

My family is from Basque Country and we're so excited to try out Basqueria!! The food is very authentic and delicious. Couple of hiccups with being fresh on the food scene, but the owner/manager Freddie was very kind and generous and communicative. The inside and outside was very clean and fun! Got to people watch on the patio. We had a wonderful time! Most definitely will be back! read more

Basqueria - Paella Del Mar - Spanish Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

servers greeted us & were very nice! best flan i've had tasted more like a crème brûlée. sangria was good as well, I recommend! read more

Basqueria - flan & sangria, best flan ive ever had! servers were nice & sangria was good as well! - Spanish Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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The food was great, but I was hoping for more of an authentic Spanish tapa bar experience and I feel like it was too modern and Americanized as far as ambiance. I was also disappointed that I ordered a red wine that tasted great, but was served in a plastic wine glass, especially when I could see at the bar that not all wine glasses were plastic. read more

Only opened 6 weeks ago. Very loud with all the windows open on Congress St. was looking for some good tapas, these guys made Americanized food. Lacked individual flavor. They seem to be catering to bland American palate not Spanish. I hope they get it together. read more

Willie and Martin are the best bartenders in downtown Tucson. It's not loud inside and the food is really good!

We moved to Tucson just over a year ago from New York City, and we have had to navigate our way around to find the various types of restaurants we like. I was surprised that there did not seem to be any Spanish restaurants until we found this one. It still took us a while to go because of the parking downtown, so for people who do not know, there is cheap parking directly across the street. I'm very glad that we finally made it here. The food is very good and fresh. The prices are reasonable, especially for the quality, and the atmosphere is very pleasant. The staff is friendly, and we have always had prompt efficient service. Even if you have not tried Spanish food, you should go by and check this place out. You won't be disappointed. read more

HORRIBLE! I was so so excited when I heard about this place, and wow I couldn't have been more disappointed. Save yourself the disappointment and go next door to Obon, Charro Steak, or any of the other restaurants downtown. Came here with my gf last weekend and ordered 6 of the tapas plates and a pitcher of sangria. We received 3 of the 6 tapas after 45 minutes, and 1 after an hour and 15 minutes. We never received 2 of the dishes. The pitcher of fruit punch that they called sangria came after an hour. I noticed it sitting on the bar for a period of time, and reminded our server about it. I should have left it at the bar, because it was the grossest sangria we have ever tried. The frozen potatoes bravas were gross, and the Russian salad tapa was completely inedible. We didn't eat more than half of the food that we were actually served, as well as the sangria. The owner was going around and greeting some tables, and walked right by our table without a care in the world. This place has NO chance of lasting in Tucson. Head over to El Charro if you want delicious sangrias. read more

Nice ambience, great Spanish music. Tried this restaurant first time. Service was great. Hostess friendly. Food was tasty. I had their Shrimp Pintxo, Bacalao Al Pil Pil- very flavorful piece of cod with sauce. Also paired everything with patatas bravas. Very reasonable pricing. Will revisit. read more

Basqueria - Bacalao al Pil Pil, patatas bravas, and shrimp pintxo. - Spanish Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

First time for Basque Tapas in Tucson and we were greeted with enthusiasm by Freddy. Clearly an international experience. The party next to us enjoyed several cold and hot tapas. Oh believe me we just had to get some of them too. Although it's a modern setting and the music was quite mixed, we enjoyed the bolero. The sangria and Spanish beer were perfect accompaniments. We will definitely be back! read more

Really good tapas. The patatas bravas are oustanding. Veggie board was interesting and quite good. Drink selection was nothing special. Service was excellent and fast. Great place to go before a show downtown. read more

We tried the white sangria, tomato spread, chicken basquez, and dessert platter. Everything was really good! My absolute favorite was the pistachio cake on the dessert platter. I would go back again just for that. Service was efficient and wait staff were all very friendly! read more

Everything about Basqueria is so great! The food, the service, the location, the setting and ambiance, is stellar. Joel and Freddie are a great team! read more

Food was fantastic. Cheesecake is to die for. Willie was more than attentive. Funny, personable and overall great service! Will be back so soon! read more

We spent several weeks in the Basque region a few years back and were just blown away by the food. The Basqueria in Tucson totally recreated that experience. The food is spot-on and delicious, the service was friendly and fast and the sangria was tasty and very authentic. Even the ambiance reminded us a European style, so definitely check this place out! We can't wait to get back there! read more

From service, to ambience, to food, everything was perfect. 9 of us tried Basqueria for the first time tonight. Between us we had a variety of tapas and everyone was excited about their choices. Nico our server did a great job getting our drinks then pacing the food to make the dining experience enjoyable. Finished the evening with a variety of their desserts to end a perfect evening. Convenient parking across the street a definite plus. read more

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

I love this place. Open late. I love the portion sizes. Perfect for sharing and not getting too full so you can try everything. And i love that have authentic Spanish cocktails. Definitely try this place. read more

Basqueria - Deviled egg - Spanish Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I had the pleasure of attending a private event last night which was catered by Basqueria. The food was absolutely outstanding. (Tucson, the city of gastronomy, is full of restaurants that you want to go to. Once.) If the food at Basqueria's restaurant is as good as what was catered last night, it just may be the best food in Tucson. I cannot wait to head downtown to try out the restaurant. read more

Willie was my bartender and absolutely amazing. Great customer service AND he recommended the best desserts I've ever had. Seriously I couldn't have been happier drinking or eating here. Perfect for day time fun or evening shenanigans. read more

Basqueria - Spanish Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Came here on a date night. The Shrimp Pintxo is really good. But the 5 star service from Willie is what made the experience. From being overly polite and professional to giving us his personal recommendations from the menu; it was impossible for the night to go wrong. I tried the Patatas Bravas and Bacalao Pil Pil as well. All so good. I already want to go back and try the rest of the menu read more

We had a great meal on NYE early evening. The service was very accommodating and quick. We ate a paella and meat/cheese board that were very well put together. I can't say it's the best I've ever had but it was pretty darn tasty. Great happy hour!!! read more