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Cabali

3.9 (62 reviews)
Open • 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Jessica P.

Stopped by this weekend with friends because I heard they had some mocktails on their menu. The tiki vibe is done tastefully. There's plenty of seating for a speakeasy and all the drink options sounded so good. The bar tender was busy and was getting drinks out quickly and was friendly. I ordered a mocktail which was $10. The flavor was great. It reminded me of a pineapple mojito. The only downfall was that it had a ton of ice in it so I'm not sure it was worth $10. However with the flavor I'd be willing to try it again and see if less ice is used in other drinks. I also ordered a side of fries and they were very good! Definitely worth it to check out for a unique night out with friends.

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Danielle B.

On a whim decided to try this out after leaving a close by friend's Xmas party and was so glad I did! It was really fun to find the door to head inside. The drink menu was great and the food menu had something for everyone. I bartender was very attentive and gave great service! I can't wait to come back again!

Tiki bar goodness
Shel B.

What a neat place! Drinks a lil expensive ($16-20 a drink) food is soooooo good. Bartenders even better...

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Mandy T.

The bar is really cute but the drinks weren't great. The Junglebird was pretty bad. The painkiller was ok but too sweet. I love the Painkiller at Elliot's downtown for comparison. When we got there at 8:30pm-ish on Saturday night, it was standing room only. It's interesting to see a place on the northwest side so packed. I hope they make better drinks in the future because it is a cool looking spot and there aren't many fun bars in the area.

Sabine T.

The decor and music are awesome. I love all the tiki touches, the space is very beautiful, and I enjoyed the wide collection of tiki mugs throughout the place. Unlike others, I didn't think it was hard at all to find the entrance. The signage directed us to the back of the building, and it wasn't difficult to find the door (possibly because there was still daylight when we came and we found the door handle right away?) but I liked the extra effort to get there that's proper to speakeasies. Plenty of parking available in the plaza on a Saturday late afternoon, and plenty of open seating inside the bar as well. Service was a bit on the slow side considering there weren't that many patrons, but the bartender was friendly. Food and drinks tasted decent but were a bit on the pricey side. I'm not local but if I were, I would find it hard on the finances to frequent this place on a regular basis. It was a fun visit nonetheless!

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Stephanie L.

Wow!!! We loved Cabali!! Great real tiki atmosphere, awesome drinks and food. Our bartender CJ was also excellent! Sure to come back.

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Tawnee H.

I came here with a group of six ladies on a Saturday night around 9. We immediately were able to grab seats. We ordered a bunch of different cocktails so we could all share and try different things. I was shocked how strong the Mai tai was. All the drinks were vastly different and we only had one that was terrible. I recommend telling the bartender what kind of drink you're after since some were light and refreshing while others were heavy and smoky. There's something for everyone, but just based on the cocktail descriptions, you could easily order wrong. The food was amazing though - all of it! We had a noodle dish, some wings, a rice dish... every bite was bursting with flavor. We'd come back solely for the food. It was that good! All in all this was a fun little place.

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1) True speakeasy location... def had to ask how to get there it'd be nice if they had maybe very subtle hints to guide the location since it's in the back. Otherwise very cool ambiance and cute location! Holds maybe 50 people so def get there early if you want a spot or def reserve a table in advance!! 2) Service on a saturday night... deplorable. 1 bar tender who i hate to be this person... not friendly in the least bit. We got there at 6:30 and had to wait minimum 45 minutes to get our drinks, put a second drink waited another 30+ minutes. Opted not to order any other food/drink since such a delay. In my head i kept saying hes prob just stressed and busy, but at the same time kinda moved like a snail and like just a simple "hey sorry it's just me tonight your stuff will be right out i didn't forget" would be plenty sufficient. 3) Drinks were good when they arrived! Insta worthy and tasty. 4) If owner reads this... I know other speakeasies's limit a one to two hour window per party (especially busy nights) so that way the flow keeps going. We were there for almost 3 hours (not by choice just cause the drinks took forever) and some of the parties were there even before us taking up tables. Like make a tiki timer or something fun! Oh and def need to add more subtle tiki themed music for background ambiance. 5) Would i go back again...yes, but def not a Friday or Sat night maybe early dinner or thursday night.

Mai Tai and Sandy Cheeks
Claudia S.

My Husband and I went here for a date night in April. What a cool new speakeasy in Oro Valley! We initially had some trouble finding it which made it more of an adventure. I loved the tiki bar decor and mugs displayed throughout! The ambiance makes you feel like you're underwater/below deck! For food we had the spam sliders and coconut shrimp and both were delicious. I had a Mai tai which was very strong and I had to have the bartender make it sweeter. It didn't taste like other Mai Tais i've had in the past it was more of a rum on the rocks. However, the bartender was very accommodating and it tasted much better after they fixed it. My husband had the NA Sandy Cheeks and it was very well made. We will definitely be back!

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Erika P.

Exactly what we needed out in Oro Valley! Far enough from campus to keep it local, but close enough to Tucson to stay packed! Built in customer base thanks to Fini! Great staff, amazing food and drink (the painkiller is the popular one but the monsoon is my fav). It's dimly lit, perfect tiki vibes, and gives off the perfect speakeasy ambiance!

Randi D.

We wanted to love this place because you walk in and you can't beat the atmosphere! Unfortunately drinks were not balanced which is a bummer when they cost so much. It's a fun little experience worth checking out.

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Taylor S.

Wow! An interesting place finally opened in Oro Valley! You don't see that much in the town, much less a tiki bar. I really like tiki bars, and have long been a fan of Kon Tiki, so wanting to try Cabali was a natural itch I wanted to scratch. What a cool little place! Walking in from around the back of the tiny strip mall, yeah... it's a tiki bar!!! The detailing and the overall design of the place is impressive. The music they play is quite good as well. One can tell they really did their homework. Not only is it cool, BUT, it's a speakeasy-style tiki bar--no exterior signage and no front entry. You completely forget you're escaping reality right next to an Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Drink menu consisted of usual tiki mainstays with some interesting additions. I had the desertcomber, which was sort of like an old-fashioned, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I saw other reviews stating that the drinks sucked. I can't speak for the other ones, but I thought the one I had was very good. The food menu is more-or-less what you would expect, but if you're expecting a Kon-Tiki-style, full-fledged menu with appetizers AND lunch and dinner entrees, you might be disappointed. Cabali has a limited menu of Polynesian-style finger foods and appetizers. I had the Spam sliders, and they were absolutely incredible. It consisted of Spam, cole slaw, and pineapple, in Hawaiian buns. I had never had Spam, so this was a great first for me. Bartenders and servers were really attentive, and I thought they did a good job with drinks. Where I feel this place struggles is with price. I got one drink, and one thing from the kitchen, and the bill was well over $30 before tax and tip. I think that's a bit excessive. When I inquired about the tiki mugs for sale, they were willing to sell me one for $130+!! I love tiki mugs, but I'm sure I could pick one up on eBay, or from Bali Hai on my next trip to San Diego for much less. Try Cabali! We need more fun places like this in our bland, suburban town.

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Awesome speakeasy! Super friendly, fun to find, good drinks, great atmosphere, would highly recommend!!

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What can I say about this place that hasn't already been said time and time again? Everything from…read morethe service to the ambiance is top-notch. Of course, this place is known for its cocktails, so naturally they should be great--but trust me, I've been to several cocktail-only establishments that were lackluster. Absolutely NOT the case here. You could literally put all the pages of the menu on a wall, throw a dart, and whatever you hit would be delicious and interesting in its own right. The place is a little small, but honestly, that's what I love about it. It feels cozy in all the right ways. It's also very relaxing, floating along the sea with some delightful surprises here and there. We ordered several drinks, but one that's not on the menu (and they do make it) is the Pearl Diver, which is magnificent here. The mixologists and servers are all amazing and should be proud of themselves for bringing such an experience to Gilbert.

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Cabali - tikibars - Updated May 2026

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