Tito and Pep

This place is incredible. Sat at the bar and the bartender was the best. Great spot for those that love natural wine. Octopus may have been the best I’ve ever had

I've been hearing tons about it, as I used to live in Tucson and come back occasionally. The food was fine. We had 3 appetizers and a shared meal. The first, the calamari was a 3 out of 5 at best. We had the hamachi which was really good and the crudo which was the best. The steak was fine but also what you would expect, nothing more. The pacing of the meal was strange, though I think our waiter forgot to place our order or someone else took it. Either way, no explanation.

Our first time at Tito and Pep, May 24, 2025. Made reservations for 5:30. Reservations are highly recommended. Open dining room concept with a plethora of living plants and windows!!The service is fantastic! The is food absolutely delicious from the yellow tail appetizer to the stripped bass to the steak to the rosemary, olive oil and orange cake!! We WILL be returning and with family! And a great place to bring out of town guests. This definitely reflects Tucson and its culinary “Old Pueblo” flare!!

Came twice over a couple of months and Tito and Pep stood out as the best dining experience during my time in Tucson. Alex was our server on both occasions and he is an outstanding guide to the dining experience, providing great recommendations and demonstrating a clear mastery of the menu. On the first visit, we shared the Hamachi Aguachile and Squash salad and then the Pork Chop and Striped Bass. Every dish was excellent, perfectly prepared with delightful combinations of flavors and textures that elevated the complexity of the dish. The Sonoran flavors and woodfired grill were showcased across the meats. The chocolate Ganache was a great uniquely presented dessert that was also delicious. On the second visit, we shared the steak skewers, octopus and beet salad, then each had the New York Strip and then finished with the Olive Oil Cake and Panna Cotta. Again, every dish was excellent, full of unique flavors and perfectly prepared. The desserts were outstanding. The restaurant is a beautiful space with plants around the space, often dividing the dining spaces, while feeling airy and open. The staff are friendly and attentive and the food is on point. Great cocktails with creative mixology and an affordable wine list. You will likely need a reservation, but if you are in Tucson, I highly recommend Tito & Pep.

I can definitely see why you need reservations for this place! Even at 5pm when it opens, it’s already moderately busy. Prices are reasonable. Drinks are fantastic. Loved the summer spritzer. It’s so refreshing and light. The appetizers were great. The cheese fondue with mushroom is so good and so flavorful! The radicchio salad has the perfect dressing and texture. The shredded snow peas add so much freshness and flavor, I love it! Steak skewers would probably taste better medium rare but it is still very good. The entree pollo asado and pork chops were phenomenal. The meat was lean and the sauces were very well made. The decor is cute and service was amazing. Will come back again.

The service here was fantastic. They accommodated our 20 person group with a one day warning. The staff recognized one of our members that came a few days before. The Jamaica lemonade was too sour for my taste (and not sweet enough to balance that sourness). The queso fundido was very greasy and heavy, but if you share it and just eat one taco, it was pretty good. The cheesy is nice and crisped against the pan, with lots of mushrooms and a tiny bit of stewed beef chunks. The hamachi special was fantastic. It had like a cantaloupe sauce served with the slices of fish, and together, they were fantastic. The steak skewers were a little bit mixed -- some chunks had a nice heavy char, while others were cooked but not really charred. The parmesan cheese worked surprisingly well with it, and the sauce was good with it, though a little salty. The cucumber salad special wasn't my thing. There was a crudo or tartare that they brought out by accident, and it looked fantastic. I now wish I had gotten that, haha. There was a charred octopus that was lacking that springy chewiness I enjoy from octopus tentacles. Theirs was tender, which I can understand that others may like more. Eaten together with the cherry tomatoes and avocado with a squirt of lime is the best way! Me and three companions did not like the pozole, but one of our companions liked it. It didn't really taste yummy or special to me. The striped sea bass was okay. It was cooked well, with a nice crispiness to the skin with tender fillet meat, but the sauce was way too salty, and without the sauce, it was plain. The mushrooms were way too salty. I liked the crispy things on top, but if you ordered this as an entree, it would just be a salt overload. I unfortunately can't recommend this dish. The chicken was okay. The sauce it was served with was good. I like the creamed corn thing and Swiss chard served with it. The Panna Cotta dessert was amazing. It's got like a greek yogurt flavor, but it's very smooth and silky. It's served with a sour and sweet passionfruit sauce that's fantastic when eaten with all of the desserts. The chocolate and cream ganache was interesting. It was a very dark chocolate with semi sweetness. By itself, I wouldn't have liked it much, but if you dip it in the passionfruit sauce served with the Panna cotta, then it has a nice balance of heavy, dark, flavors with the intensely sour and sweet passionfruit. The olive oil orange cake was okay. It did have a heavy orange zesty flavor, but it just didn't really hit the spot for me. Overall, the flavors and service here were solid, and they had the best food of the limited foods I've tried in my Tucson trip.

Tucson is a foodie town... And this pairs up perfect with me. There are many (and I do mean MANY) great restaurants in town but in my 4 month "try them all" eating extravaganza.... Tito and Pep ... takes the TOP spot for my favorite meal!! Great staff and best service that I had anywhere in Tucson. There was so much love with the food but one dish definitely stands out.. the Whole Snapper!! It is an experience that makes my mouth water right now ...as I am writing this review. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

I came here with a craving for olive oil cake — and let me tell you, this place exceeded all expectations from start to finish. The entire meal was outstanding. From the vibrant cocktails and fresh, herb-loaded salad to perfectly grilled fish, juicy chicken, and flavorful beef skewers, every dish was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully plated. The ingredients were clearly fresh and high quality, and the flavors were bold, balanced, and memorable. And that olive oil cake? Absolutely divine — moist, fragrant, topped with crushed pistachios and cherries, and paired with a luscious scoop of cream. It was everything I hoped for and more. The atmosphere is warm, lively, and welcoming, and the staff was attentive and friendly throughout the evening. I left full, happy, and already planning my next visit. If you’re in Tucson and looking for a culinary experience that delivers on flavor, presentation, and service — Tito & Pep should be at the top of your list.