La Esquina Bar — Restaurant in Tucson

If you need a peaceful, visually appealing spot in Tucson to have a quality drink and bites, this is your place. It’s nestled away in the Iron Horse neighborhood, just up the street from the strip of bars and businesses on 4th. Their cocktails are amari-based, so nice for sipping and warm weather drinking alike. The wine list is comprehensive but not overwhelming, including international and domestic options. We particularly enjoyed the vinho verde on their list, and it was $32 for a bottle, which is pretty dang great in the current economy! The food is perfect for snacking with cocktails and/or wine. We had their bread platter (crispy toasts complete with jam, butter, and olive oil) and cheese board (parm chunks, manchego, another soft cheese, variety of olives, and dried fruits—a dream charcuterie plate for me). The atmosphere is clean and sleek, with gorgeous green tile work throughout and original skylights for natural lighting on a sunny Tucson evening. For drinks (rounds of cocktails and a bottle of wine) and snacks for four people, it was about $150, which in my opinion was very fair, especially since this is a vibey spot. Outstanding cocktails, lovely environment, attentive/friendly service, and fair prices. This is a true gem, and I’m excited for my next experience...

It's clear that the owners put a lot of thought into every detail of the atmosphere and overall aesthetic, from the art on the exposed brick walls, to the drop down pendant lights, real candles and classy napkins on the table, and the eclectic music. They don't have a license to serve spirits but you're going to find beers and ciders and wines you can't find anywhere else in Tucson. Service is outstanding. We didn't get food--maybe next time since the charcuterie...

Ambience and music 5 stars. Service and the Amaro section of the menu 2 Stars (like what even is that ? And 1oz pour for $18? Also, the sherry was awful 😭) … trying too hard with that part of the menu and not trying enough with the service. Such a classy place but sans classy service. And employees’ knowledge of the menu was meh - Was there even a tasting for the employees before menu rolled out ? Especially on things that are single item alcohol pours?...