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Penca Restaurante

Penca Restaurante

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4.3 914 Google reviews$20–70

+1 520 203 76 8150 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, Arizona 85701 · Armory Park

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50 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, Arizona 85701

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About

Penca Restaurante is an intimate downtown Tucson restaurant devoted to the cuisine and spirits of Central Mexico. Founded in 2013 by Patricia Schwabe, Penca brings traditional Mexican technique into a refined, candlelit setting, with handmade tortillas, slow-simmered pozole, citrus-marinated ceviche, tuétano, seasonal regional ingredients, and dishes rooted in Mexico City and pre-Columbian traditions. The bar features Tucson’s first agave program, with mezcal, sotol, bacanora, natural wine, and award-winning cocktails. Steps from the Fox, Rialto, and Arizona Theatre Company, Penca is an elegant choice for date night, celebrations, and dinner downtown.

Amenities

From the business

  • Identifies as Latino-owned
  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Curbside pickup
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes
  • Private dining room

Hours

Wednesday
3 to 8:30 PM
Thursday
3 to 8:30 PM
Friday
3 to 9:30 PM
Saturday
3 to 9:30 PM
Sunday
3 to 8:30 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed

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