What a gem! The food is amazing! And huge portions, especially for the price! I love a place that is delicious and affordable. Chic atmosphere and friendly service! Great vibe. read more

I had dinner here with a friend before seeing a show at the Fox Theatre. It was Friday at 6 p.m. and not crowded. I ordered the Camaron a la Diabla entree, which came with rice, beans, salad, and corn tortillas. The main dish was essentially a soup, but I had to ask for a spoon. The rice and beans came without salsa and the salad without dressing. But when I asked for those things, they came promptly, including a generous portion of salsa. (The only salad dressing they had was ranch.) The food was good but pricy; my bill came to $27.41 including tax and tip, and that was without any drink, appetizer or dessert. read more

I don't know it a beautiful place to come n have drinks chips n sala was good n we returned the Tiradoto de rib eye plate. It was not very good , for being rib eye it was really tuff to eat . Just had a sliver n it was worse that chuck steak. We ate chip n salsa n it took forever to get 3 chicken tacos Dorados . How long do they take to cook . So we closed our account n left to go eat . Too bad , they had great music playing . Manager / Bart came to apologize for the good . N was trying to to get us different food , but we left elsewhere read more

A welcome addition to a thriving Mexican food scene. Tabu features Sinaloan-Style southwestern classics, a simple and accessible cocktail menu, and certainly a ton of style. What I love: Large, luxurious booth seating. Posh exposed brick interior with tasteful modern lighting. The menu isn't doing anything off the wall, but it's extensive and the flavors are tantalizing. You can't go wrong with some birria mini chimis to start off with. And for your main course, there's an assortment of tacos, chile rellenos (with various sauces to choose from!), burritos, and a few American dishes. The flavors are bold and absolutely out of this world--their recipes could compete with any spot around downtown. What I like: These cocktails are not avant garde, but they are simple, tasty, and a great value. I can't get enough of the Tabuena, which is just a Mescal Moscow Mule. It hits the spot every time. The dessert is also top notch--it's the first time I had flan and actually really loved it! What needs work: Service is wildly inconsistent every time. Will you get any chips and salsa after you're seated? It's 50/50. Will your food arrive in 15 minutes, or 45? Will your server forget you exist? You never know. But you know what? It tastes so good that I kind of let them get away with it. Shortcomings aside, I want to keep coming back! read more

Tabu Bar - Chile relleno in white sauce is outstanding - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Came in for a quick drink on a slow post-holiday day. Beautiful bar that feels spacious and luxurious with big couches for sitting and smaller tables. Our bartender/waitress was good checking up on us a few times. Used the bathroom but it was not properly stocked. They also gave a decent happy hour menu. The men's bathroom stall has no lock on it so anyone can accidentally walk in while you are doing your business. Very little TP too. No additional rolls to be found. Thank goodness there was just enough. No soap in the soap dispenser. That's about it. Honestly just a small issue I would have never known about if I didn't have to use the restroom. Despite the bathroom issue, I would come back and recommend this place to others. read more

Tabu Bar - 805 beer - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I recently visited Tabu and had a really great experience. The prices are fantastic, and the food is absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, which made the meal feel special. The menu isn't huge, but it's diverse enough that there's something for everyone. Since everything is scratch-made and there's only one cook, the food did take a while to arrive, even though we were the only group there that night. However, it was definitely worth the wait. The food was amazing. I had the torta and it was the size of a football! I could only finish half, and that was after removing the top bun. It was so big that I had to use a knife and fork. Service was solid, friendly, and attentive. The decor was nice, but it felt a little unfinished. There were tables along the wall, but none in the middle of the space. I get that this is a bar/restaurant, but it just seemed like it was missing something to make the vibe feel more complete. Overall, I would definitely return for the food, but just know it might take a little time to get your meal. Totally worth it for such tasty, fresh dishes! read more

This bar is beautiful! I love the chandeliers, couches, and overall look and feel of this place. It's comfortable and we had great service. The drinks were amazing, and they even have dark beer on tap! We ordered the ceviche which was delicious! This is definitely going to be my new go-to place to hang out. read more

Delicious- great chill place with FANTASTIC food- can't wait to come back and have the mini chinos the Cameron and manchego So good! read more

What a great addition to the downtown area! We had just experienced the wonderfulness that Forbes was for lunch and was really craving a cool and refreshing cocktail, upon a trusty Yelp search, hubs came up with Tabu! And to our delight, it was open!!! (It was only 1230 pm) We found parking across the street and hurried in. We were the only ones there and I can only assume because they had just opened. We were quickly greeted and handed menus. We told him that we were there for cocktails and he was happy to explain anything that we might have questions on. I went for and Angel Azul and the hubs went for the strawberry basil gin. Whew! Not only were they gorgeous to look at but they were also tasty and refreshing! It was too bad we only had time to have one because I wanted to have a few more!!! We shall return! Overall two new places on a Saturday and couldn't be happier! Yay!!! read more

Tabu Bar - Angel Azul and strawberry basil gin cocktails - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

1" piece of plastic in my take-out order, which I chewed on for a few seconds before checking to see what it was. Pretty sure I said, "hold the plastic", when I ordered. I'm skeptical about the ratio of food being cooked vs what's trucked in from U.S. foods or the like. read more

Tabu Bar - Plastic in the food. - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Made reservations months ago for Easter dinner. We showed up and they were closed. Never notified us.

Was here for a work party, really enjoyed the atmosphere, and they even have great mocktails. On another note, the owner is a gorgeous guy, which always helps! I had a great time! read more

We revisited Tabu on a Thursday and it was really quiet. The server was attentive and new to the restaurant. I had a bowl of Tortilla soup and it was fabulous. I tried to order a cup of soup but even though the menu listed it, we were told there were no cup sizes...confusing. My husband wanted Pozole but they were out. He got a burger that was ordered medium and came out well. It wasn't bad but it wasn't really very good either. He said it tasted (and looked) like a frozen burger. It was supposed to have Jalapeño and other yummy stuff on it but it was disappointing. There was a big whole Jalapeño on top with undercooked bacon wrapped around it. Not going to reduce the rating because this is not a burger place. read more

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The female bartenders that worked tonight at 8pm should be retrained on customer service. Sat for what felt like 20 mins after she gave us water. It was not busy. Then I see her taking care of two women who were seated well after us. I immediately wanted to leave but we were seated at the bar. She took our orders. Spoke in Spanish to the guys at the bar working and went back to making more drinks. They were super pleasant and one gentleman was training another on properly making drinks at the bar and cleanliness. I asked the woman for the bill when she came back around and declined. She assumed I was paying card and handed me a handheld machine with the full total. No bill. I paid and she never came back. Again I had to ask for help with the machine and getting a bill. The young gentleman was prompt and helpful. He also thanked us for coming. That young lady working tonight was disappointing, showed a favoritism to other patrons and a fail for service. Overall vibe was nice with the music. Drinks were good from the cocktail menu. Seats were visibly filthy because they are light I assume. Aesthetically pleasing overall. Disappointing outing that I'd not recommend unless the young man at the bar was working. The woman gives a bad name to bartenders everywhere. read more

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Tabu has a lot of potential! It has a diverse selection of cocktails, wine, and beer. I got their espresso martini. It is my mission to try all espresso martinis in Tucson and although this wasn't my favorite the tequila base was unique and fun tasting! We came after the kitchen was closed so I didn't try the food menu. Ultimately, this is a new downtown bar that's still trying to figure out what type of place it wants to be. The decor is gorgeous and sophisticated but the music was being blasted as club-level loud. It made for a contradictory experience -- I thought it would be a great place to catch up with the gals but it was hard to hear each other over the trap music being played! read more

Tabu Bar - The "After Dinner Espresso Martini" - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I came here for drinks on a Saturday night and was surprised by the DJ. I liked the music but it was a bit loud. I ended up moving from the bar to one of the tables because of the noise. I really liked the Bloody Sour as the bourbon was not overpowering in it like most bourbon drinks are. I loved the Angel Azul. It was light and refreshing and a little sweet. I had 2 of these. I wasn't a fan of the blood moon. It was very beet forward and a little sweet. I really liked the chips with guacamole as well and would get this again. read more

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I was really disappointed with my experience at Tabu in downtown Tucson. Based on their website, the restaurant looked amazing, so we chose it to celebrate a friend's birthday. Unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to the expectations at all. When we arrived, there was a two-man band playing decent music, but the PA system and speakers were far too loud for such a space, making it hard to have a conversation. Service was slow from the start,our waiter took a long time to come over, and when my drink finally arrived, it was completely flat and had to be replaced. The biggest issue was the food. We placed our order and waited over an hour and a half. During that time, I asked multiple times if our food was coming out. The waiter kept checking in and asking if we were okay, and each time we clearly said we were still waiting for our food. Eventually, he told us they only had one cook working. After waiting that long with no food in sight, we had no choice but to cancel our order entirely. If you're going to operate as a full-service restaurant, staffing appropriately is essential. Whoever owns or manages Tabu really needs to hire more kitchen and floor staff so the restaurant can function properly. I'm sharing this as a warning to others: be prepared for extremely long waits, food that may never arrive, and overall poor service. Sadly, this was a very disappointing experience and not a place I'd recommend at this time. read more

Cool spot. The sound could be better, you can hear parts of the building rattle when the music is loud. The food and drink were pretty good. I got the Mexican Chocolate Old Fashioned and this twist on a classic cocktail was great. The chocolate wasn't too sweet and everything else went well together. The elote had good flavor, but was over cooked. Some of the parts were mushy. This could have been due to being a slow night or still working out their kitchen. read more

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My husband and I went here Friday night for our date night. I was surprised to find that it seemed somewhat empty, the bar had a good crowd. Our server approached our table quickly and helped us. She was very friendly and nice. My only complaint towards the service is that with so little tables (just us and maybe 1 other), We still seemed to wait a little bit for things we needed such as when we needed a box and the bill, or when I wanted to call her back for a question. We ordered the potato appetizer which was delicious, as well as a buffalo wings, which were your standard wings, no complaints. I ordered one of the burgers, and it did not come out as expected as it was missing the bacon wrapped jalapeño, described in the menu. When I asked about it, the server initially said that the burger was as it was supposed to be, I figured I had it wrong and let it go. However, we still had the menu on the table and upon looking at it again I saw that I did actually a different burger than the one I read and was expecting. When I called the server back, she spoke to the kitchen, and upon returning, stated that the menu was in the process of changing, and the kitchen was still learning it and apologized. She brought out the bacon wrapped jalepeno. The bacon was on it was rock hard and crunchy taking away from it. I also think it might have been turkey bacon? The burger was also missing other things such as the crunchy fried onion, but I decided at this point again to just let it go. My husband felt his tacos were "just okay." He didn't expect the fish to be breaded, though I liked it breaded. It felt they were a bit simple with no bursting flavor. All in all, the service was friendly just not prompt and the food was okay. Could be a cool spot for if you're in the area and just looking for some quick bites. Love the interior and the space the tables allow for. read more

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Love this bar! Classy, CLEAN, and excellent music during their night hours. I enjoy this place out of all the Latin clubs on congress.

The ambiance, the food, the service was so good we now know this is our spot to hit over and over again. Ashley was beautiful and an amazing server, we are truly pleased. BTW the food was outstanding! read more

We found ourselves in Tabu after the Tower of Power concert. Younger crowd that us, but friendly. Our bartender, Niko, was fantastic! We owned a bar, professionally trained at bartending, so we watched him work, amazing! Watching all the bartenders, they were very professional. The drinks were perfect. We look forward to going in again. read more

Good food, fun vibe, awesome service, and overall a great experience! We were there during someone's birthday party. They had a DJ, dancing, etc. It was nice to see how well the staff took care of everyone. Forgot pics of the food, but it was really good! Menu is smaller, but prices were good. read more

Went a second time and had the same issues. Incorrect food orders, and wrong food items charged on receipt. Staff were accommodating, but this restaurant really doesn't have their stuff together. I will not be going back. read more

Love the vibe of this place, the interior design is right up my alley when I'm looking for a place to take a friend for dinner. I got the Ensenada tacos which say they have both Mahi Mahi and shrimp. I will say, I didn't notice any shrimp in there, but they were good nonetheless. Their prices are good too. I definitely want to try their late night burrito special. read more

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First time at Tabu, it was a vibe. Perfect little downtown spot to meetup with friends! read more

Tabu Bar - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Service Went in at 1130 when they opened only us there. Ask for Tea wasn't ready are lunch took very long to get. read more

Underwhelmed by this place. I stopped in for an early dinner at 6pm. The lighting was extremely and unnecessarily bright which affected the overall ambiance. Additionally, the Mexican pop music playing, and quite loud, seemed out of place. I decided to just have a cocktail and leave. I eventually found a much more inviting dining experience at Chelas. read more

What a cool place with such a relaxing and modern vibe. The bar is beautiful, the velvet couches comfortable, and most importantly the drinks amazing. Can't wait to go back for the food! read more

Tabu Bar - The Happy Hour Spritz & Old Fashion - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Super fun lounge for gathering with friends for a beverage or two. They have a happy hour as well. Bartender was quite busy slinging drinks as she was the only one... But did a good job being quick and was friendly. read more

Tabu Bar - Cocktail Menu - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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The food was subpar and all came out at different times. The bartender tried and was nice but there was 2 other waiters that didn't help him and ignored us. Awful experience. And we have reservations. The place was not busy at all. The picture is the shrimp cheese crisp... which was a huge about of cheese, a barely "crispy" tortilla, and well you can see how many shrimp. No apologies nothing. How is this place still open? read more

Tabu Bar - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My family had come down for commencement and we wanted a good brunch place. Tabu recently rolled out a breakfast menu and I'm happy to say it is absolutely amazing!! The breakfast burrito was amazing and big enough to split between two people. Our server was amazing, very attentive and fast, and the atmosphere was very inviting. They had soccer games on the projectors and the bar is really great quality. read more

Tabu Bar - Breakfast burrito with bacon and birria - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Oh Baby ~ The Potent. Table side attentiveness's was great. Drinks from the Bar & Food from the kitchen was slow. Great little place that will improve over time. read more

Tabu Bar - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Stopped by TABU for a quick bite and a drink! We walked in an we had an amazing bartender get us seated and served! I started with the Bloody Sour (Blood Orange Whiskey Sour) and it surprised me with how good it was. I got the TABU tacos (Birria, Asada, and Carnitas) the carnitas was not my favorite but the other two hit the spot. I will for sure be back to try more! read more

I cant say enough good things about this place. Chris was awesome, Jessica was simply the best. Place is decorated very beautiful..staff was wonderful...cocktails are amazing, Jessica helped me pick out a couple of great tequilas...she's very knowledgeable and food delicious...presentation from the ambiance, the drinks and food. When our friends from out of state Come this is the first place im taking them to. Thank you Tabu.. I had a wonderful 53rd birthday here. read more

I am not sure what I enjoyed more, the food or the drinks. For date night, fish and carne asada tacos were ordered along with guacamole. I enjoyed it. This place is rather new; it has just been open for 4 months, but it already has its service down packed. With different drink specials throughout the week, this place is a great spot for dates. The ambiance is cozy yet modern, making it perfect for a romantic evening. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. read more

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Tabu is doing brunch now and it is amazing!! The French Toast was a unique twist and so delicious! The Molletes was big enough to share and the fried potatos were cooked to perfection! I would totally recommend stopping in! read more

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The food was average and overpriced. The service was horrific and the ambience was disgusting. The barstools had stains all over all of the cushions. We went there before a show at the Rialto theater. It took over an hour and a half for everyone in our party to be served. We had a reservation, but it wasn't for a table. Apparently it was for cocktail tables that we had to hunch over if we wanted to eat there.. we had seven people in our party. Don't go there if you want to have good service and nice atmosphere. That's all I can say! read more

Love coming to this place! Not only is the ambiance and decor beautiful, so is the staff. We have had Ashley as our bartender a few times and she always has a great attitude and makes the best drinks! Always a great time and you feel right at home with the level of service provided. read more

We only ordered drinks and desserts at Tabu Bar, but everything was amazing. The cocktails were expertly crafted, and the desserts were delicious. The salsa had a bold, spicy kick--easily some of the best I've had at a restaurant or bar in a while. The atmosphere was great, and the service was friendly and attentive. Definitely a spot worth visiting again! read more