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    4.5 (43 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Angela F.

    While I'm usually in the Reno NV area, I happen to be in a place where I lived before .. Tubac AZ. 30 Miles North of Nogales AZ/Nogales Mexico. On the Arizona side lies this hidden gem. Who would think you would find such a great place in a Motel 6. But that is exactly where it is. Classifies itself as Caracu Latin Restaurant. I had one of the best steaks I've eaten in a restaurant in a very long time Medium rare ... was really medium rare. Dinner starts with a free appetizer of black eye peas ... I could inhale this stuff. Small black eye peas .. and I tasted, tomato, cilantro, onion, an exceptional olive oil and a splash of vinegar. It was so good we ordered a side to take home. For our entree we decided on Filet Mignon ... $35 for an 8 oz filet, perfectly cooked. On the plate was a small side salad, roasted rosemary potatoes, and a piece of garlic toast. Half that filet will be in tomorrow night's salad dinner at home. We shared a (wish I actually remembered the name) apple, cinnamon, cake with bourbon (?), a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with caramel sauce. Outstanding. Looking forward to going back and having a "appetizer dinner" .. really want to try their pulpo (octopus). Our waitress, Vivian, was a delight. If you're in town for the Tubac Festival of the Arts ... drive 20 minutes to exit 4 on Rt. 19. Get off at Mariposa .. make a wide left (there are 2 left lanes) and a quick right into the Safeway parking lot ... Caracu is to the left .. can't miss the sign. Live music on the weekends, beginning around 7PM.

    Ask for my steak medium well. Never got service after cutting into it. That's why my plates empty except for the steak.

    Overpriced for a little bit of food. Very poor service. Ask for my steak to be medium well, got it rare. After the food was dropped off did not get any further service or nobody even asked me if my steak was cooked properly. Therefore everything was eaten but the steak.

    Tuna ceviche
    Ayerim D.

    This is one of those hidden gems I'm only down in Nogales for work, but I definitely will be coming back just for this. This is some of the best octopus and ceviche I've had the ceviche itself just melts in your mouth has amazing flavor profile the octopus came with all the fixings to make the best tacos, the service was fantastic and they even had live music playing. It was a guy playing a saxophone playing a few playing the piano, playing the guitar and singing just 100% an amazing place to have a date.

    Pulpo Adobado & Ribeye Aguachile
    Gris E.

    Very nice place! Service was great, server was very nice and helpful describing the different options to eat. Pulpo adobado was perfectly cooked, tender and crispy outside. Aguachile Ribeye was tasty and different, I personally would add a little more lemon, but it was very good the way it was served. I would definitely come back.

    Aguachile de rib eye and atún mango ceviche

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    Great service and menu items. We enjoyed for a special occasion. Ambiance was clean and romantic.

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    This place has awesome food! ‍ordered the queso fundido, beer, and Arrachera. Five stars.

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    Had a fabulous meal with wonderful service! Will definitely return. It is a great dining experience in a lovely restaurant.

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    Extremely impressed! An absolute must while in Nogales! The service is and the food is so delicious! The cherry on top is the LIVE MUSIC!

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    A little on the pricey side but good hidden little gem. There was live music the night we visited.

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    Had a pleasant meal with my dad here. Will definitely be back. Had the tomahawk and a filet

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    Amazing food, terrific service, great cocktails.....beautiful atmosphere, you just can't go wrong dining at Caracu

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    One of the best steak houses. Cooked to perfection, sides of salad and roasted potatoes. Excellent! Would highly recommend.

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    Great food. By FAR the best restaurant in Nogales, AZ. Appetizers are the best thing on the menu

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    Read the reviews and did decided to try it, it was a good choice, was not disappointed... Great food and service!

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    Had a t-bone meal and it was fantastic. The size was more than enough. Highly recommend.

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    Sunshine Wine

    Sunshine Wine

    4.5(32 reviews)
    59.3 miRincon Heights

    UPDATE: I originally had a negative experience due to service from one staff member, but I want to…read moreupdate this after speaking with the owner, Rebecca, and the manager, Ashley. They were both incredibly kind, took the time to really listen, and genuinely understood my concerns. That meant a lot to me, and it's clear they truly care about their guests and their business. I also appreciated how personable Rebecca was, she was very present, empathetic, kind, and understanding, acknowledging that the situation had been handled very poorly. I've always loved the food here, you can taste the quality, creativity, and mindfulness in everything. Every other staff member I've encountered has been wonderful as well. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and honestly a great little getaway. Because of how this was handled and the consistency in everything else, I'm updating this to 5 stars. It's the kind of place where you can slow down, unwind from life's demands, share an impressive bite, and enjoy a glass of rosé while taking in the ambiance. I definitely recommend supporting this local business. Rebecca is a genuine, savvy businesswoman, and I really respect the care and intention behind what she has built. Cheers to letting the sunshine in and the dark cloud fade away. (Original review below for context) Very disappointing experience. Our server, Bryce, was dismissive, rude and inattentive from the start. He wasn't checking on our table at all, and we had to flag him down just to get drinks. We were still eating and planning to order more food and drinks, but service never improved. After waiting with empty glasses, I went inside to order another glass of rosé for myself and a second gin and tonic for my friend. That's when he told me he was "closing us out" and that we needed to leave. This was completely unprovoked and said in front of the bartender and other staff, which made the situation uncomfortable and unprofessional. We were not intoxicated or disruptive in any way. I had only had two glasses of rosé and was trying to order a third, and my friend had one cocktail and was ordering her second. The third glass I did receive appeared under-poured, which added to the overall discomfort, but at that point we were just trying to enjoy our time and catch up. It was surprising that a server would take it upon himself to cut off and remove guests under these circumstances, especially when basic service had not even been provided. Because of this, we chose not to order additional food or drinks. I've been here before with friends and clients and had good experiences, which makes this even more disappointing. This experience completely changed my impression, and I will not be returning

    Our friend highly recomended we go to Sunshine Wine last night, and the location was lovely and the…read moreservice was fine. My concern is with the food--none of the dishes we ordered tasted good, and the price was high for the portions we received. The ceasar salad, for example, was bland, and the dressing was salty and bitter. When compared to the salad at a restaurant just down to road, I found this one inedible. I rarely write reviews and I don't do this in a mean-spirited way--I would love to see a local restaurant and bar succeed. It is just that we paid $83 for two drinks and 4 small plates, and couldn't eat two of them and left hungry. I hope the food can improve!

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    Sunshine Wine - Great, bright comfortable interior space!

    Great, bright comfortable interior space!

    Sunshine Wine - Main room area

    Main room area

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    Queen Of Cups - This picture perfectly captures the experience you will have while at Queen of Cups. Always a great time!

    Queen Of Cups

    5.0(4 reviews)
    16.5 mi

    Loved our experience here! We took a chance on a Friday (they have later hours!) and bought a wine…read moreflight/tasting. The wine is delicious and the service was impeccable. A great place to bring a pup on the patio. They have great touches like fig trees and wine vines adorning the outside. Strongly recommend visit here when in town!

    When I think of Queen of Cups, I think of a wonderful place to gather with loved ones while getting…read moreexcellent service and feeling part of their work-family when you talk to the owners/employees. Emmett and Lily sure know how to make all their customers feel right at home and it's obvious how much everyone appreciates their hospitality. Queen of Cups is my favorite place for small bites and wine when I am in Patagonia. I miss the rotating menu they used to offer but now that they are in full swing with it being a winery, I love that they still have appetizers to pair with all the delicious wines they make. While they most definitely knew how to throwdown some delicious food, I can appreciate that their focus is on wine because I have been to almost ever winery between Sonoita and Elgin and while I have a few favorites, Queen of Cups if the only winery I have ever been to where every single wine they put out is nothing short of excellent (including white wines, and I used to be a red wine only gal). To say that Queen of Cups is one of the best wineries I have ever been to would be an understatement. I have so many good memories with friends and family over meals, wine beer & cocktails shared both at the bar and their adorable outdoor patio. They no longer serve beer/cocktails but those were nothing short of amazing while they lasted. Definitely stop by for a wine tasting, you will not be disappointed. What an amazing little gem in the lovely town of Patagonia.

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    Patio views!

    Los Milics Vineyards - Casitas

    Los Milics Vineyards

    4.4(92 reviews)
    34.6 mi

    Our first time Yesterday and as a picky German! This is a classy Establishment! Food , wine Tasting…read morevery good ! No Time Pressure, spent 2 hours for Lunch! Definitely come back! Been in their Restaurant in Tuscon had a nice meal there ! Will join club soon! You can pick up your wine at Vineyard , Tuscon or Scottsdale! Compliments to the owner ,great vision to build this vineyard in Az and invest Top $$$ For being far out in the country side , the staff was well trained and knowledgeable

    It's a nice vineyard, but for the price we paid, we honestly expected more…read more We stayed in one of the casitas for two nights. The stay was fine overall, but there were quite a few frustrations. The contact number they gave us barely replied to texts, and no one ever picked up when we tried calling. The WiFi in the room was basically unusable--so slow that I couldn't even take a call. The shower has an open design, which meant water flooded half the bathroom every time. The casita itself is a decent size with space for a dining area and a bedroom, but the bed is designed to be lifted up to the ceiling, which felt completely unnecessary. That said, the view was stunning--facing the sunrise, and waking up to it was definitely the highlight of the stay. They provide a half bottle of wine as a welcome gift, but it's the cheapest wine they produce. Bottles at the vineyard start at $29, and anything else on the list starts around $44. For a place where you're right at the source, that felt steep. This makes me wonder how much are these wine costs if you buy it from a third party store. Personally, not that screw top makes any difference to the quality of the wine, but paying $50+ for a screw top bottle of wine off the shelf is unreal, especially coming from Europe. The restaurant is beautiful but the menu is rather small. Lunch is tapa style and dinner has a changing menu depending on what the chef wants to cook. Pretty hard to plan your meals if you are a picky eater.

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    Los Milics Vineyards - Wine tasting

    Wine tasting

    Los Milics Vineyards - The casitas

    The casitas

    Los Milics Vineyards - The bar front and check in area for the Casitas

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    The bar front and check in area for the Casitas

    Revel - Our board choices!

    Revel

    4.6(90 reviews)
    59.4 miIron Horse
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    My husband and two close friends, and I finally (embarrassed to say!) ventured into Revel! It was a…read morecelebration because they just got married over this past weekend and we wanted to keep the party going! We absolutely love wine and their selection was outstanding! We ordered a higher end bottle as a gift. Our server-bartender , Sara, was sensational! She chatted about the specific bottle we chose, shared a bit about the business, and helped us pick a charcuterie board to share! The atmosphere has a quirky-elegant, creative vibe, celebrating local artists with the paintings and ceramics for sale. As an artist myself, I especially loved the large mural encompassing the entire space! The snack choices were perfect! The fig jam, cheeses, and warm baguette really hit the spot and paired well with the wine! Our friends had a blast! We are really looking forward to the next celebration there!

    Has potential but we were there around 8pm and stayed for over an hour and could not get the…read morebartenders attention and there was one "server" that kept walking back and forth and we couldn't get service. The place was crowded but the service didn't improve even after the place emptied out. The only reason we stayed is because we were old friends who hadn't seen each other for a long time and were getting caught up. Vibe was good, and it was nice that they had a two person ensemble playing sax & keyboard, but their service is lacking. I hope they get some help, they would sell more drinks and make more to stay in business.

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    Revel - Sensational bar space

    Sensational bar space

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    The Hoppy Vine - Wine tasting set-up

    The Hoppy Vine

    4.6(23 reviews)
    73.3 mi

    We went to hear "Little House of Funk" and have some adult beverages last night, and this little…read moreplace really exceeded our expectations. The location is great - a strip mall with plenty of parking and surrounded by restaurants, and you are invited to carry-in food. The decor is nothing special, if you look up you see all the plumbing and ductwork. We arrived at 5:45 and got the last table in the house. Best to come early or late, as it seemed to clear out a bit at 7:15PM when we left. Our table was way in the back, but we were glad to be back there as the music wasn't quite so loud. Speaking of music the band was truly exceptional. We enjoyed every minute of the live entertainment. We were looking for something to nosh on - there was a food truck out back serving burgers, but we went for the large charcuterie tray which was perfect for the 4 of us (see photo). The beer and wine menu is not huge - there is basically one "on tap" for every kind of style, and there are big fridges if you want to buy a bottle or can. We all found something to enjoy. We have added this place to our list to take visitors, it makes for a very enjoyable evening and I highly recommend it.

    Great bar in the Oro Valley area! Been coming here for a few years and we always enjoy our time…read morehere. The owner and staff are nice. I love that it's near the theater and has a beautiful view of the Catalina mountains. This local watering hole is in a quiet pretty plaza in between other eateries. Lots of options. The inside and patio has plenty of space. They host several events that are fun to attend. I enjoyed trying their Fall menu! 10/10 on the Sonoran Spice, a pretty looking drink with a fine taste of Autumn. Looking forward to the next visit!

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    The Hoppy Vine - Great views from inside & outside seating

    Great views from inside & outside seating

    The Hoppy Vine - Wine tasting menu

    Wine tasting menu

    The Hoppy Vine - Inside

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    Caracu - steak - Updated May 2026

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