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    The Boxyard

    4.0 (186 reviews)
    InexpensiveNew American, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE BOXYARD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Smash burger from Daddyburger
    Parker G.

    Love, love, LOVE this space on 4th Ave in Downtown Tucson!! I was recently in town visiting family and noticed it while having a weekend night out for some drinks on Fourth Avenue - I'm not sure how new it is but I hasn't seen it before and thought it looked pretty cool! Its Boxyard name comes from the various shipping containers that make up most of the buildings inside. It reminded me of Container Park in Las Vegas and similar places in Downtown Austin. I'm very excited that Tucson has a place like this now too!! We were there on a Saturday night, so it was very crowded with a DJ playing in the back, yet it was still open and spacious enough to have plenty of breathing room. I also loved how there's more than one bar for grabbing drinks at and a few food options - we got a couple of smash burgers from Daddyburger inside and they were GREAT!! Took a little while to be ready but it was a busy Saturday night, so understandable. Definitely make sure to add the arugula and pickles to it - loved the extra textures and crunch. The burger hit the spot and the fries were solid McDonald's type fries. Other food options inside included a Mexican food/burrito spot with several vegan options and also a sandwiches/snacks thing! We ended up just eating, drinking, and dancing to the music the whole night there. It was a blast!! It also looked like a great spot for just hanging out or getting some food whenever during the day or the week. I highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area!

    Emily M.

    We stumbled upon the BOXYARD on a random weekday afternoon after just moving to the area. What a pleasant surprise! A fun variety of food options, and beers on tap. The vibe is so fun, I can only imagine how cool this place is at night on a weekend. We shared a delicious sandwich and a couple of yummy brews.

    daddy burger
    Amani L.

    The ambience was amazing. So many options for food and seating. We had an interaction with an employee at Daddy Burger that really put me off. I hope we didn't interrupt his conversation by being there. The rest of our interactions were pleasant and the food was amazing.

    Tiffany S.

    Drinks, food, music, and a crowd. What more can you ask for located in Tucson on fourth Avenue this little spot is great. Plenty of choices of food to choose from different bars all serving up some amazing drinks one of the great ones. The Tucson Gatorade is a must try.. No The music be blasting all the greatest songs from new school to old school. I'm sure everyone will find something either to eat or drink and enjoy.

    Seating Area
    Melissa S.

    Great spot for happy hour drinks in downtown Tucson when the weather is nice outside! Love the laid back outdoor seating, quick service, and they have several different food options (Burgers, Vietnamese, & Mexican). It reminds me of those food truck stops, however they are all housed in shipping containers instead.

    Thai Tea
    Belle V.

    Our first time trying this place, out of curiosity. We came on a Sunday night with my family, it's not crowded, which is a good thing. Getting a table was not a hassle. It's a food court concept and the booths are made out of shipping containers, which is really cool. At the time of my visit there are two bars that are open and Indian, Mexican, Vietnamese and pizza place that are open. There's pretty much good selection. It's pretty much for the younger generation, they have music playing on the background. I like the fact they check for ID if you're planning to drink alcoholic beverages, as you enter the place. Just don't expect a clean restroom, so you won't get disappointed.

    It's Britney, Betch
    Mandy T.

    I came here Saturday night with some friends. I thought both the Morgan's Bong Water and The Thomas were too bitter (with The Thomas a little less bitter). I loved It's Britney, Betch (with Hendricks) and would get this again. Service was friendly. I love that they put the cocktail menu on a post by the bar.

    Sal's Fat Slice
    sian t.

    Finally we had chance to try this place. Previously we came around 11.30am and only 1 booth was open so we canceled to try. This time we come around 7pm, there is a person greeted us and said we are ok because it will be for 21 and above after 8pm. We ordered from Sal's 2 slices of pizza. I asked for the sausage & pepper with no pepper because its for kids, the guy who serve us is very nice, he understand and even ofer to cut the pizza into 4 slices. Me & my husband ordered from Nhu Lan. All food are delicious. The Mexican booth is already closed, so we can't try them.

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    Aful place the web sitr is incorrect and awful and the wait was stupid long and theres only 2 choices

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    Good selection of different types of food. Bar well stocked and customer service superior! Excellent for a Sunday afternoon

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    Had some Mexican food here and I was truly disappointed. Greasy and expensive not mention terrible salsa. Never again Box Yard.

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    so so lame!!! lamest crowd bad overpriced food if you want anything with a remotely unique experience do not come here!!!!

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    Ask the Community - The Boxyard

    Can kids come in?

    Yes

    Can Boxyard hold large group for example A party of 30?

    It's a very large space and could comfortably hold that many people in one party, but when we were there on a Saturday afternoon, there wasn't a single seat open for even just two of us to sit.

    Are they dog friendly?

    Yes. I have never had my dogs there but I've seen people with theirs.

    Does anyone know if they have a good selection of non-spicy foods?

    I think so. Most of the spices/sauces are on the side

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    I have been wanting to try Cup Café for a long time and I'm so glad I finally made it in for…read morebrunch! I had the Braveheart and it was amazing!!!! The brisket was delicious, the sourdough was top tier, and the tomatoes, spinach, and gyure cheese all worked so well together with the sausage gravy on top...I was in heaven. It came topped with two perfectly poached eggs and the side potatoes were tremendous. Perfectly crispy on the outside and nice and starchy on the inside. We also got the Chilaquiles Verde and I was super impressed. The pork was incredibly moist and again they absolutely nailed the poached eggs. The green chile sauce had great flavor without being overly spicy, which I appreciated because I like flavor but not too much heat first thing in the morning. The tortilla strips stayed crispy the whole time and it came with a side of mixed fruit, which is always a winner in my book. Of course I couldn't pass up dessert. We tried the lemon blueberry lavender olive oil cake, which is gluten free. It was pretty crumbly (maybe due to being gf?) and I'm probably still 50/50 on lavender as a flavor, but overall it was pretty good. The coconut cream pie was the real standout for me though. Super creamy with great coconut flavor and the slice was huge! Our waiter did a pretty good job and even though the patio was fairly busy, it stayed comfortable because everything was shaded. There were a few flies hanging around, but that is kind of the tradeoff for sitting outside. The interior dining room looked really cute too, so maybe next time I'll try sitting inside. Overall, I liked it and there's a few more things on the menu I want to try so I'll definitely be back. It was a great little brunch spot.

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    Cup Cafe - The lobby of the Congress Hotel. Note the hanging calendars.

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    Went to see the final show of Desert Child tonight. The indoor venue was nice but it got stuffy and…read morehot. The stage had nice lighting and sound. Drinks were available at the venue bar or the Tap Room adjoining. There was also a big water dispenser available. The staff were nice and seemed happy. I asked for a recommendation for a mocktail at the Tap room, and the bartender said water. My friend ordered a mocktail and she said he was right, she should have ordered water, the drink was not worth $10. It's always fun to go downtown for a concert, there's so much to see and do.

    I love historic bars and location. This place is beautiful. The decor fits my aesthetic perfectly…read more It's beautiful and warm. The bartenders are very friendly. The one who served us was very nice and even made a drink recipe I came up with. Unfortunately, their bar is not well stocked so had to make a LOT of adjustments to my recipe. But appreciated his suggestions and effort. Now for the bad stuff. They have a jazz club attached. I figured the whole place would have that ambience but was disappointed that wasn't the case. Generic pop on the patio and inside is very noisy. The preferred dress of patrons appears to be gym shorts and t-shirts. Drinks were a little weak so I switched over to bourbon on the rocks. But the prices are reasonable. Maybe a nice pre show stop if you're going to the Century room.

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    Club Congress - Bar by the concert venue

    Bar by the concert venue

    Club Congress - Divided entree. Great presentation.

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    We called about 45 minutes in advance on a Sunday morning to see if we could get reservations, and…read morewe were so pleased when they said they could accommodate us. The drink menu is extensive- everyone loved what they ordered, and there were several other things we wanted too! The shrubs and Coca Cola with espresso were the favorite picks. We tried the orange almond (gluten free!) cake, which was amazing. We also tried the banana cake with tahini cream. My main course of kale Caesar salad was amazing, and the portion was so generous I had lunch for two days! Everyone else raved about their food. The service was so friendly and helpful. The location was spacious and airy. Highly recommend you check it out!

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    Dining here was a great experience for a first time in downtown Tuscon…read more The food, cocktails, atmosphere, and service were fantastic. The Prime Rib fries were piled high and tasted great. The Buffalo wings were cooked just like I like them...extra crispy. I asked for the Buffalo sauce to be on the side. The wings aren't seasoned so the flavor is all in the sauce. Seated by the window made a fun time people watching as we enjoyed the downtown view. This place is more spacious than I anticipated. The bar area is sectioned off from the main dining area so there is plenty of seating. My waiter Robert was really awesome. Took great care of me and my sister's dining needs. He suggested dessert but we were too full to try any. So he suggested to sample some of their ice cream before leaving I went over to the ice cream shop which is right at the entry/exit door. I waited but no one came over to sample. After a few mins of waiting, I left and will have to try the ice cream next time.

    We decided to try this spot during a visit to Tucson since we were craving something sweet after…read morelunch. The server was friendly and the ice cream wasn't bad but it wasn't something that blew me away. Also we had initially wanted an affogato but the espresso machine was down. This review is solely based on the ice cream though I do think the interior looked fun/elegant to dine in and try food. I would be interested in giving this spot a try for the food and drinks.

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    5 of us had dinner there on a Friday evening for a family member's birthday. First, I loved that…read morethe tables were spaced out and you could hear everyone at your table and you didn't feel like other diners were sitting right next to you. Really pretty interior. We sat near the kitchen, but the chefs were so quiet while they were working, you wouldn't realize it other than to look at the beautiful style. I had the fish and chips and it was delicious. Not greasy, perfectly cooked. Would definitely get that again. The others at the table said theirs was great as well. We had several different starters and all were very good. Service was great. We were in no rush and we in no way felt hurried along. But if there was anything we needed, we didn't have to go in search of someone to help. Definitely enjoyed our time there.

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    Ordering at the counter.

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    0.5 mi

    My wife and I stop here for drinks every time we see a concert at the Fox or at the Rialto. Last…read morenight was the first time we had dinner here. It was during happy hour and I had four street tacos (one of each variety). While I did not favor the halibut, I thought the mole chicken and braised pork were very good. My wife had the Airliner Chicken which had a distinct smokey taste. I also had the Concrete Jungle (Rye, Vanilla simple syrup, lemon, egg white, and red wine) which looked nicer than it tasted. My wife also liked the cheesecake. It amazes me how much staff can make a difference to the experience. Sadly, Emma is no longer there. Their new manager was personable and attentive.

    Diner beware! We…read morehad reservations for 4 people and when I arrived and went to the host he seemed surprised and confused a bit but sat us immediately at these small and uncomfortable table and chairs (chairs are oversized for the small table) Staff took our drink order and things seemed fine until the food order was taken. The waiter asked me for my selection and I asked to have the tamale dish which she said they were out of, so I lmade my next choice of the enchiladas which she now said they were out of, quite stunned, I reviewed the menu again and ordered the chicken dish since I was pretty much out of choices other than the 60.00 steak which I was not comfortable with ordering considering what was going on this far. It gets better, after 10 minutes the host comes back to the table to inform me they are out of the chicken too! I was shocked and told him there is really not much left for me to order and he suggested the tamales which the waiter had just said they were out of? You can't make this stuff up! lol So I ended up getting the tamales, not great as well as everything else we ordered especially at the price point! *The good news is the staff was friendly and gracious. Sorry but can't return to that kinda operation:(

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    St Cruz
    St Cruz
    St Cruz

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    4.4(29 reviews)
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    I'm happy to have finally gotten a chance to visit Unicorn Zebra since it's been on my list from…read morethe time they opened. It's a fun and also elegant atmosphere with the zebra theme clearly exemplified across the space. I would have to say this is one of the coziest bars I've been to, the furniture and seating is really supportive of a long-term visit. There are other levels, lower and an upper level besides the main space, but be aware that if there are parties, they can typically take up different areas. Our bartender, Sarah was fantastic! The way that she handled all of the guests and the busy field was incredible, so calm and collected, and furthermore making some really incredible drinks. Heads up that the online drink menu is not the current drink menu, I couldn't remember all the names of our drinks and put those in the photo captions, so when I checked on the website, the menu was showing something different other than what I saw at the bar. Out of several places I've been to, I'd say the mixture of flavors and details in the drinks are quite unique. I'll be back for more one day

    One fateful night in Tucson, we stumbled upon the Unicorn Zebra. We had never heard of this place…read morebut were curious so we went in. We were greeted by a giant statue of a unicorn zebra and of course took a selfie. We then went to the bar area and absolutely loved the dark speakeasy vibes. Burk, the handsome man with a shiny head, was at the bar. He handed us a drink menu that contained fun drink names like Death of a Unicorn. The drinks tasted good and had a lovely presentation. Mine even came in a zebra mug. We also learned that this bar has both an upstairs and downstairs area. We enjoyed a couple of drinks and headed home. This place left such an impression that we have been back two times since. On another occasion we had Nate the bartender. He had a lovely personality and accommodated all of the guests that came in near closing. We enjoyed Santa's Banana Hammock and Unicorn Ski Accident. I would definitely recommend this hidden gem. I look forward to seeing where this place goes. It has a ton of potential for special events with the basement area. P.s. It's also a boutique hotel. You could always book a room and enjoy dreams downstairs without having to drive

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    Unicorn Zebra - Inside seating

    Inside seating

    Unicorn Zebra - The interior of the bar

    The interior of the bar

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    The Boxyard - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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