6 Best Contemporary Mexican Restaurants In Downtown Tucson

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1. Guadalajara Mexican Grill

3.6

Very Good(313)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary mexican • Midtown

Booked 3 times today

Mexican Food with flare for fun! Fresh Salsa made at your table-side every evening starting at 5pm. Nightly live music begins at 6pm until 9pm. The widest range of authentic dishes from home-made tortillas and chile rellenos and carnitas to innovative new dishes with many seafood selections such as Chilean Sea bass, halibut enchiladas or lobster stuffed salmon!

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2. Humo Cocina Mexicana

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4.6

Exceptional(11)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary mexican • Casas Adobes

Booked 5 times today

At Humo Cocina Mexicana, we bring the rich flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine to your table with a modern twist.

3. Zio Peppe

4.7

Exceptional(319)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary mexican • East Tucson

Booked 19 times today

Zio Peppe is a standout in East Tucson, offering a delightful fusion of Italian-American classics and Sonoran flavors that elevate the traditional pizzeria experience. Diners rave about the creative menu, highlighting pizzas like the "Figgy Stardust" and "El Rustico Birria," which are described as "amazing" with their high-quality ingredients and unique flavor profiles. The restaurant's charming atmosphere and attentive service, often noted as "friendly and impeccable," enhance the dining experience, making every visit memorable. Zio Peppe's innovative approach to pizza, combined with a passion for quality ingredients, makes it a must-try destination for pizza enthusiasts seeking something special.

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4. Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar

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4.6

Exceptional(13)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary mexican • Casas Adobes

Booked 32 times today

Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar is a lively restaurant in Tucson, Arizona, offering scratch-made comfort food with a modern twist. Using high-quality ingredients, they create dishes that are both familiar and exciting. Their menu includes inventive burgers, tacos, loaded wings, and decadent desserts, along with a selection of craft cocktails, draft beers, and wines. Whether you're after a casual lunch, a fun family dinner, or a lively night out, Redbird has something for everyone. The warm and inviting atmosphere features a stylish design. Highlights of the Redbird experience include scratch-made food prepared in-house, top-notch ingredients like USDA choice beef and pasture-raised eggs, and unique, flavorful dishes you won't find elsewhere. Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails that perfectly complement your meal. Come experience the modern twist on comfort food at Redbird!

5. Guadalajara's

4.7

Exceptional(21)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary mexican • Cochise

Booked 6 times today

Traditional favorites, innovative appetizers, outstanding seafood dishes, fresh original chile rellenos, endless combinations, chimichangas, sizzlin" fajitas, delectable desserts, fresh made margaritas, 50 + tequilas, table-side fresh salsa and evening live music. You'll feel as though walked right in the lively and festive atmosphere of the city of Guadalajara itself. Your dining experience is waiting! Reservations are accepted and recommended.

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6. Experiences at the Omni Tucson National Resort & Spa

4.1

Excellent(10)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary mexican • Casas Adobes

Welcome to the reservation portal for all of the 1-of-a-kind experiences here at Omni Tucson National Resort, located in Tucson, Arizona.

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. Guadalajara Mexican Grill

2. Humo Cocina Mexicana

3. Zio Peppe

4. Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar

5. Guadalajara's

6. Experiences at the Omni Tucson National Resort & Spa

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