Best Southwest American Restaurants in Downtown Tucson

Our first time at this restaurant and can't wait to go back! First, we stopped at the bar and loved the bartenders who were very warm and friendly, and very experienced in their drink menu. Dinner was wonderful, and our server Laura, was sweet and very attentive. Thanks Rock for stopping by the table and checking on us and our meal. We will most definitely return for the amazing food and spectacular views!

This was our second visit to Tito and Pep. It was our anniversary and we wanted to enjoy a special dinner at a place we normally don't travel to since we live on the other side of Tucson. We first visited Tito and Pep for our son's birthday and had a wonderful memory of that experience. This visit did not disappoint! Even with a 5:30 reservation, the place was quite busy when we walked in. We were greeted promptly and congratulated on our anniversary (a nice touch). We were taken to a nice corner two top which gave us a great view of the entire restaurant. The only issue with this table was it's location directly under an AC vent. Our server was very friendly and professional greeting us warmly. Cocktails and wine ( surprised to see a Portuguese wine on the menu which is not common in Tucson) were great. We ordered one of the special appetizers - a wonderfully prepared yellow tail in a citrus broth surrounded by thinly shaved cucumber, radish and a hint of jalapeno. It was refreshing delicious. We also shared the octopus appetizer, as we did on our last visit. T&P does octopus really well as it is easy to overcook it rendering it tough to chew. Our entrees were excellent! My wife had the Salmon and I had the mesquite grilled pork chop served with sweet potato . Both dishes were excellent. We were looking forward to this night and T&P did not disappoint. This is a very popular place as evidenced by the crowd on a Monday night. Definitely worth a visit. The only negative I have is that the parking situation can be challenging given the location on Speedway which is a very busy and densely packed road. T&P is a Tucson standout and deserves to be supported by the community.

Wonderful food; authentic pazole (not too spicy), Caesar salads, oversized burgers, and local beers made for a delightful meal. The view of tucson lights is off the charts. Service was perfect and the patio was comfortable due to portable heaters.

Excellent tenderloin and scallops. Both cooked to perfection and seasoned well. Service was great. Will definitely dine here again.

Excellent service and delicious food. The outdoor patio area with the fireplaces is lovely and it's easy to hear your dining companions. Highly recommend. Our server was particularly kind and attentive.