[[HIGHLIGHT]]Feels like you're on a beach, fun ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good food and drinks! The hidden aspect of the bar is fun as well! read more

Cabali - Painkiller drink, fun environment! - Tiki Bars Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

Fun experience with great service and incredible cocktails!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great tiki motif that felt very original. Be sure to walk around inside to look at all the tiki mugs - so unique! The whole vibe is awesome - they even have a submarine room.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My guy had a Painkiller and it was delicious. I was all about the spectacle of having my drink lit on fire so I went with the Tandoori Express. I was honestly not expecting it to be as tasty as it was. I was super impressed. And when the fire gets lit - watch out! I was tempted by the Spam Musubi but sadly didn't order it. We did get some Stoner Fried Rice to go and ate it when we got home. Really good! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool vibes! The ambience of this place does take you away.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The entry to this "speakeasy" felt a little shabby since we went to The Landing first. The hostess gave us directions but the pathway felt like we were in their trash or storage area before getting to the green wall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I liked the music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drinks were well themed. Our bar tender wasn't attentive or friendly towards anyone in particular except when his coworker arrived. I was disappointed that the fire drink didn't come with fire, when I asked he said he forgot. Seemed irritated I asked. Redid it but did the flame show away from us. My sis and I still had a nice time together and enjoyed the drinks. The shrimp was underwhelming but I enjoy a tiki bar concept. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, a fun themed place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This little tiki speakeasy is where it is at. A little (intentionally) hidden gem featuring beautiful tiki design, amazing music & ambiance, a selection of the finest food and strong tiki drinks available, this place will have you coming back for more.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Amazing takes on the classics: Mai Tai and Pain Killer. As well as unique cocktails like the Fog Cutter or the Saturn. Also if you buy a Calabi tiki glass you get a free drink on Sunday. In the mood for more food? Little known fact: you can order anything from rhe Landing's menu when Cabali is open. So enjoy those shrimp tacos in the secrecy of the best tiki bar in Tucson! read more

Cabali - Saturn cocktail - Tiki Bars Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

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Nicole our bartender extraordinaire was absolutely fabulous. We will be returning just because of how helpful and amazing her service was. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This was a pleasure and a treat of a place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Absolutely coming back. read more

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I arranged reservations with the manager, Tyler, a couple weeks before. They were very accommodating for our party of 13 which had 3 birthday celebrants and the time switching that occurred. We were split into 2 groups and we were fine with it. In the future, I would probably limit a reservation to 6. My table ordered 1 of everything on the menu. My faves were the coco nido wings (wings with coconut rum glaze), the Stoner fried rice, and the ahi wonton tacos (cucumber, jalapeno, soy ginger, Chubasco aioli, wasabi peas). For my drink, I ordered the Fogcutter (vintage favorite combines a blend of light rum, cognac, gin, orgeat, fresh orange and lemon juice, and is finished with a port float), refreshing and not too sweet. We implemented the 'take 1 and pass left" maneuver to share all the dishes amongst us. We had a great time eating and comparing notes. There were 2 bartenders and 1 dude running food. it's not a place to eat fast. You have to be willing to chill and take in the vibe. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Half the people in our party had just arrived to town so it was the perfect, festive yet low key, speakeasy setting for our party.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got a lot of in-law family points picking this place. This was my 2nd here and both times have been super fun. Thank you, Cabali, for a memorable family occasion! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Oh how I love me a speakeasy ! This one's really neat . Endless Tiki mugs ! Enjoyed every bit of it .[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was able to find veggie items to munch on & a non - alcoholic menu . A great place for events for sure . read more

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Best speakeasy in town! [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's so many amazing things to look at.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Hours went by and it felt like minutes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was excellent. The cocktails were refreshing and very well done. I had the veggie rolls and coconut shrimp and they were delicious. Highly recommend. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience is lively and upbeat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There were times when it got so busy folks had to wait for a seat, but I assure you, it's well worth the wait. Cheers!! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Cabali - Tiki Bars Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

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! read more

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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. read more

Cabali - Menu - Tiki Bars Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

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Amazing little spot tucked away behind the Landing in Oro Valley. The place is super neat! A true little speak easy. The bartenders were extremely friendly and helpful. The owner was also there and interacted with guests and was really friendly. The place has quite the collection of tikis. Fun just to walk around the place and check them all out. I had the Desert Comber and my wife had the Tandori Express. Bot drinks were delicious! Definitely check this place out. Highly recommend. read more

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

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We had a great time! The drinks were very tasty and the ambiance is very cool! Our server was good and we had a fun time finding the entrance. Will return! read more

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! read more

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

Cabali - Mai Tai - Tiki Bars Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

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! read more

Cabali - Mai Tai and Sandy Cheeks - Tiki Bars Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

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1) [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Otherwise very cool ambiance and cute location![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Holds maybe 50 people so def get there early if you want a spot or def reserve a table in advance!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Oh and def need to add more subtle tiki themed music for background ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 5) Would i go back again...yes, but def not a Friday or Sat night maybe early dinner or thursday night. read more

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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! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing food, great drinks, and a special ambiance make this a memorable experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We went because of a viral TikTok, and brought a bunch of friends. We literally ordered one of every drink on the menu. The bartender didn't bat an eye and every drink was great. read more

The service needs improvement. We waited 1/2 hr before anyone came to get our order and they were not overly busy. He brought our drinks and never came back to see if we needed another round, but what we wanted was to order some food. My granddaughter joined us there and went up to the bar to see if someone would come and take our order. He rudely approached the table and says, "someone says you want some food?" The food was good, my drink was delicious, 2 of my sisters, they didn't care for. They got "painkillers", said it takes like coconut Maalox. We tip well, but not here. read more

Normally one visits tiki or speakeasy bars for the exquisite cocktail offerings. I have to say that this establishment really shines for its food menu. Not only is it a well curated eclectic mix for a tiki bar, everything we've tried has been absolutely delicious. If I were writing a restaurant only review I would not hesitate to award Cabali's with a five star rating. Sadly, their beverages are average at best, and I am being generous as their MaiTai was one of the most abysmally awful versions of this cocktail I had ever been served, where an "artificial sweetness" dominated every sip. (I'd had a similar experience on my last visit, where a manager had correctly interpreted the disgusted expression on my face and had remade my Fog Cutter into something drinkable.) [[HIGHLIGHT]]In conclusion, ambiance, service and food were all excellent, though in sharp contrast to beverage quality.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I do continue to recommend this business, though in lieu of cocktails I would urge visitors to instead try their delicious Jamaican rum flight, with 4 one ounce pours for $40. And don't forget to try their food! read more

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

Cabali - Tiki Bars Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

So excited to have a new tiki bar in my hometown. They did a good job designing the small bar that allows for three large seating areas tucked into the corners if you are bringing a group. I've been to "tiki bars" that play loud and modern music which ruins the atmosphere, but this place had soft tiki music in the background. From floor to ceiling the decor and design was well done. We had a large group so we tried several different drinks. We got the Zombie bowl which had a nice kick to it, but was very absinthe forward. I requested to get the most sour beverage they had which was the Fog Cutter. I thought the drink was good and my group had several of the other drinks and liked them as well. I'm not going to say they were fantastic, because I do hope the owners work on their bar menu a bit, but none of these drinks were terrible like people have commented in previous reviews. This is a new bar that has some kinks to work out with their menu, but I am excited we finally have an adorably decorated clean tiki bar in Tucson. I hope all the locals support it so they can continue to refine their menu to make it top notch. read more

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Went here to round out my birthday. Really impressed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is great and lighting beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drinks were very good. Nice pours and balance. Bartender, Kelly, was great. Poured us a great Hurricane which wasn't on the bar menu. Did an excellent job although, Kelly, don't shake it next time. The beauty is in the layers. Really great bar and we will definitely be back. Maybe tonight! [[HIGHLIGHT]]BTW: this would be 5 stars except the music was annoying and way too loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

A legit tiki bar in the OV! This place is so cool and the attention to detail on the decor is spot on. The mixologist know what they are doing and make some strong tiki drinks. And! The staff is part of the tiki culture and go to Tiki Oasis. True tiki folks! read more

Cabali - Tiki Bars Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

It's a very cool idea. I love the idea of it but, yikes, it's pricey. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'm older and the seating was incredibly uncomfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was hard to converse because the music was loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Not a bad place, just not my vibe. Not a lot of gluten free options either. read more

struggling between 3-4 stars for Cabali. A locally owned tiki bar is needed in Tucson. The inside is spot on, with the walls being decorated with the owners collection and the design of the bar I was impressed. However I would likely increase the sound of the music, tiki bars personally I believe should be a private and immersive experience. While the drinks were great, it got a little over-creative.... squid ink I believe is one of the ingredients. Nailing the classics first is essential to a legendary tiki bar. The food menu contained classics for a BUCK! coconut shrimp for $18 bucks? read more

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I met a new acquaintance here yesterday for after-dinner drinks. We shared an order of veggie spring rolls ($8) and we each ordered a non-alcoholic cocktail ($10 each). It's almost impossible to find the entrance, but a guy out front escorted me in. It's very dark inside, and there are hundreds of tiki mugs on display throughout the bar, which is adjacent to The Landing restaurant. Service was good and we enjoyed the spring rolls. The drinks were overpriced, and mine, called Sandy Cheeks, was mostly ice. Her drink, Shoreline Spritz, at least had some liquid in it. Since I don't drink alcohol, I probably won't be back, but it is a cute and unique place. It was crowded. read more

First time trying this place and was excited for it. Their drinks are good but overpriced. They took over 20 minutes to get us our drinks. I can't speak about the food and we didn't had a chance to try in since time management wasn't in place. They where talking more then actually serving. Our drinks weren't made in front of us even though we were sitting in the bar . read more

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. read more

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My dining partner and I are tiki adjacent, not hard core, but certainly interested in the genre. When we heard that the owners of The Landing were going to open a tiki bar near their OV location, we put it on the list. Cabali opened about a week ago. It's speakeasy style, with a nondescript entrance door. The bar dominates the space with alcove seating in the 4 corners. It's an intimate space maybe seating 3 dozen at the most. Decorated in a Moana meets Captain Nemo vibe. The tiki mugs on display are part of the owners personal collection. Interesting and unique. We sat at the bar. Limited tiki drink menu with full bar for "regular" drinks with beer and wine available. I had the Tandoori Express" Smoky and savory. My dining partner had a Painkiller. As good as any Painkiller she's had in the past. We shared veggie springs rolls. She got the Coco Nido wings and I got the Spam Sliders. All the food was tasty and well prepared. The staff while busy, was attentive and took the time to explain the menus and answer questions. We'll need to return and sample the rest of the food and drink menu. A unique and entertaining addition to the NW food and drink scene. Cabali, welcome to the neighborhood. read more

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We had a lovely time at Cabali. It's was a tiki bar should be, small, dark, well decorated with lots of niches to sit in and a fun drink menu. The bartenders and servers were friendly. They were very busy the night we were there and backed up some some staff that were not scheduled jumped I to help. Loved it! read more

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I went to Cabali on a Friday night and it was definitely packed but we fortunately were able to secure a good spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was wonderful and the decorations and details were top notch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything would have been perfect if it wasn't for our server who was also the bartender. When we first sat down at the table the server Kelly rolled his eyes at us for sitting down. From the moment he started taking care of us he was very dry and made us feel like we were a bother for him. I am very understanding with servers and fully understand how stressful a busy Friday night is, however he completely ruined our night. It was very unfortunate because we were extremely excited to try this place out for the first time. Whenever we tried to order something else he would respond with "what do you want." We asked another server if we could order from the Landing and she was letting us know we could order food from their menu and brought us over menus (everyone else who helped us was very lovely and helpful). When we tried to order something from that menu his response was "i don't know what that is but I'll figure it out" in a very condescending manner. It was the only grilled fish on the menu and the person ordering was gluten intolerant so it was very important for her to receive the correct order. We tried showing him the item on the menu to make sure he understood to make it easier for him but he could have cared less. It felt very awkward and it made us not even want to continue ordering anything else to the point where we had to leave. What started as a fun Friday night with friends ended in a time cut short because of the poor service. I would love to give this place another try if we had a different server. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool vibes, terrible service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drinks were meh but not worth the poor attitude from staff.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Awesome speakeasy![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Super friendly, fun to find, good drinks, [[HIGHLIGHT]]great atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], would highly recommend!! read more

All bad reviews aside, this place was awesome IMO. I got the Tandoori Express, a drink that had a slight spice of Curry with Tumeric and Cinnamon. Was told it tastes like Cinnamon Toast Crunch and it does!! Hubby got The Painkiller which was also awesome, had Orangeat flavor, very fresh and tasty. The Ambience is remarkable with the Tiki designs/mugs. And the staff was knowledgeable beyond our expectations. Will definitely hunt for the entrance again and be back! read more

Cabali - Tiki Bars Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

Love the authenticity of the art (SHAG, real black velvet) and design. A fantastic addition to the Tucson scene. Love the mug collection. Keep an eye out for the incredibly rare "severed frat boy head" mug. read more

Cabali - Tiki Bars Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

Our first foray to this little tiki speakeasy. The ambiance, food & drinks were spot on. Spam sliders and coconut shrimp- perfect with my Painkiller tiki drink. read more

Cabali - Bar with comfortable chairs. What a nice concept. - Tiki Bars Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona