Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Downtown Tucson

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1. Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink - Downtown

4.7

Exceptional(1320)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Tucson

Booked 26 times today

REILLY offers modern Italian food in a casual urban setting. Our menu features smalls, salads, craft pizzas, fresh house-made pastas, desserts and craft drinks. If you are looking for outdoor dining, check out our Beer Garden and rooftop-now open! Rooftop and Beer Garden dining are open seating, order at the counter.

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2. HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery

4.0

Excellent(700)

Price: Moderate

• American • Tucson

Booked 15 times today

UPDATE: HUB is currently operating out of PLAYGROUND until early fall 2024Located on historic Congress Street in Tucson, HUB is right in the heart of all the excitement that downtown has to offer. Our dining room gives warm romantic vibes, while our patio comes to life with the greenery, and night life. With our locally sourced ingredients, we’ve created an elevated American cuisine while embracing the taste of the southwest. Make sure you leave room for our famous homemade ice cream with flavors such as Bourbon Almond Brittle and Oatmeal Cookie Dough. We’re also proud to offer our dine-in guests complimentary valet or self parking for 2 hours. This service is offered at The AC Hotel, located directly behind HUB. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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3. OBON + Sushi + Bar + Ramen - Tucson

4.5

Awesome(592)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Tucson

Booked 29 times today

Nestled in the cross section of Downtown Tucson and Historic 4th Avenue, OBON Tucson is located in the heart of Tucson’s entertainment district on Congress Street. With a polished casual approach, OBON is the spot for an unconventional and memorable dining experience. The menu features an array of starters, steamed buns, ramen and sushi, as well as an expansive list of inventive and thoughtful cocktails.

4. Ermanos Bar

4.4

Awesome(48)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Tucson

Booked 2 times today

Are you questing for quality food and beverage in a comfortable and enlivening environment? Search no further. In this reality you may nourish your spirits and mental wellbeing and share human connection. We built this social space for you, so please join us! Reservations are available online for groups of 8-16. Less than 8? Just walk in and enjoy or join our online waitlist. More than 16? Email info@ermanosbrew.com for event inquiries.

5. Bata

4.7

Exceptional(1104)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Tucson

Booked 31 times today

Bata is a restaurant designed to celebrate the best our region has to offer. We cook over a live oak fire, on our custom fabricated hearth. Our menu changes daily. We mill AZ grown grain in house, daily. We focus on whole animal butchery, done in house. We have an extensive fermentation program. Our bar program largely focuses on wines that are organic, biodynamic, and produced with minimal intervention. The cocktail list highlights the best products of the season, with a carefully curated list of spirits from across the globe. We believe that our hospitality is just as important as the food and beverages we put on the table. We do not encourage our restaurant for young children. We do not have any highchairs in house and ask that you please bring your own if it is required. We do not offer any outdoor seating. Private dining, kitchen counter and large party seating available. Email hello@batatucson.com for inquiries.

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6. Culinary Dropout - Tucson

4.3

Awesome(2782)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown

Booked 44 times today

At Culinary Dropout, raise your glass to friends coming together. A place where food and music are life. Join us at happy hour for ice cold beer and our famous soft pretzels with provolone fondue. At dinner, a signature cocktail and slow braised 36-hour pork ribs are a perfect pair. While you and your crew enjoy damn good food and drinks, a local band plays live for great vibes. Come hang out and stay a while.

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7. Doughbird - Tucson

4.7

Exceptional(451)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown

Booked 29 times today

Doughbird brings you a crave-worthy menu with an unexpected yet perfect duo: Pizza and Rotisserie. Yep, you heard right...Pizza and Rotisserie. A neighborhood spot where you can get spicy with eclectic combinations like our BBQ Chicken Pizza adorned with melted cheddar, jalapeño pesto and charred corn or try our juicy Red Bird Chicken with an array of comforting sides and flavorful sauces. At Doughbird, you'll discover a new irresistible favorite. So, savor a fun family dinner any night of the week, or grab a bite & sip on a cocktail at happy hour daily, any which way, you will always find your flavor.

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8. Dante's Fire Cocktails and Cuisine

4.5

Awesome(398)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 3 times today

Dante's Fire, Cocktails & Cuisine has a simple philosophy - Food made from food. Executive Chef & Owner Ken Foy's vision of a scratch kitchen creating Fine Food For Everyone. Dante’s Fire has been voted Best Late Night eatery by the Community in Tucson, received multiple articles from The Tucson Foodie, and Best Margarita & Food by the Judges & Crowd at the 2022 & 2023 World Margarita Championship, respectively. In July of 2022, Chef Kenneth Foy was crowned the Iron Chef of Tucson. In July of 2023, Chef Kenneth Foy was challenged for his title of Iron Chef of Tucson. Through a tough battle, Chef Kenneth Foy emerged victorious and still holds his title as the Reining Iron Chef of Tucson.We've created a fine food, casual atmosphere that caters to well, everyone. Start with our daily Happy Hour and feel welcome to hang out all night long.

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9. Sullivan's Steakhouse - Tucson

4.4

Awesome(2689)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Tucson

Booked 31 times today

Sullivan’s is a vibrant neighborhood American Steakhouse featuring the finest steaks & seafood, hand shaken martinis, & live music. We offer comfortable fine dining in a lively atmosphere. From the moment you step inside our lounge for drinks, appetizers or dinner, you will feel the energy and excitement provided by our professional team. Sullivan’s serves the finest hand-selected steaks, simply seasoned and broiled at 1,200 degrees, fresh seafood, a wide selection of cravable appetizers, soups, salads and side dishes.

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10. El Mezquite Grill - Doubletree by Hilton Downtown TCC

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4.1

Excellent(65)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • South Tucson

Beautiful Mexican restaurant located in the DoubleTree By Hilton Downtown Tucson Convention Center.

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34 restaurants available nearby

1. Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink - Downtown

2. HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery

3. OBON + Sushi + Bar + Ramen - Tucson

4. Ermanos Bar

5. Bata

6. Culinary Dropout - Tucson

7. Doughbird - Tucson

8. Dante's Fire Cocktails and Cuisine

9. Sullivan's Steakhouse - Tucson

10. El Mezquite Grill - Doubletree by Hilton Downtown TCC

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