Mariscos & oyster bar · Downtown Tucson

Del Mar a Tu Paladar

Fresh oysters, aguachiles and Sinaloa-style mariscos in the heart of downtown Tucson.

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A half-dozen fresh oysters on the half shell over ice, with lemon wedges and a cup of red mignonette in a copper pan.
Blue Point oysters, shucked to order
The backlit CRUDA wall sign in rust-red letters on white subway brick, above slate-blue banquettes and hanging Edison bulbs.

An oyster bar in the desert

CRUDA is a mariscos and oyster bar in downtown Tucson, pouring the coast into the desert: oysters on the half shell, aguachiles cured in fresh lime, ceviche towers and molcajetes. The menu stays in Spanish, the way the dishes were meant to be read. Reservations aren’t required, but they’re strongly encouraged.

House favorites

A few of the plates regulars come back for. The full list, with prices, lives on the menu.

  • Half-shell oysters topped with shrimp ceviche, avocado and chile.

    Ostiones a la Cruda

    Half-shell oysters piled with shrimp ceviche, avocado and serrano.

  • A towering seafood cocktail of shrimp and octopus topped with avocado and chile.

    Torre Marisquera

    A tower of seafood, part hot and part cold, built to share.

  • A whole red snapper fried chicharrón style with salsas and fresh garnishes.

    Chicharrón de Pargo

    Whole red snapper fried crisp, with salsas, avocado and tortillas.

  • A shrimp cocktail in a cold tomato broth with a lime wheel.

    Cóctel de Camarón

    Shrimp cocktail in a cold tomato broth with avocado and lime.

  • Ahi tuna poke with avocado, crispy onions and nori in a crisp shell.

    Poke Nachos

    Marinated ahi tuna over crispy wonton chips with nori and spicy aioli.

  • Three crispy beer-battered fish tacos topped with slaw and chipotle crema.

    Tacos Capeados

    Crispy beer-battered fish tacos with coleslaw and chipotle.

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On the regular

Deals worth planning your week around.

  • Happy Hour

    $5 tequilas and select drafts, 3 to 6 PM.

  • Thursdays

    $3 bottled beer and $1.99 fresh oysters.

Straight from the raw bar

Oysters shucked to order, shrimp and scallop aguachiles, poke and ceviche. It’s the heart of the kitchen, and on Thursdays the oysters are $1.99 apiece.

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Oysters a la Cruda: half-shell oysters topped with shrimp ceviche, avocado and chile, beside queso-stuffed peppers.

Word of mouth

Rated 4.6 on Google, from more than 700 reviews.

  • The oysters were the best oysters I’ve ever had. Seriously the best seafood I’ve ever had in Tucson. 10/10 would recommend.

    amy r · Google review

  • The vibe, the food, the service and the prices were all on point. A perfect way to finish our day.

    Humberto Ramirez · Google review

  • It’s basically all fish, which is extremely rare for a desert town like Tucson. A gem of a restaurant.

    Darryll DiPietro · Google review

  • One of our fave restaurants in Tucson. Fresh seafood and so many flavors. Drinks are amazing and the service is great.

    Rebecca Elwell · Google review

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A look at the oysters, the plates and the room.

Visit

Downtown Tucson, directly across from a parking garage.

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Find us

31 N Scott Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 (520) 207-0589
Get directions Reserve on Yelp

Reservations aren’t required but are strongly encouraged. For larger parties or special accommodations, call (520) 207-0589.

Guests eating along the banquette under Edison-bulb clusters and neon beer signs in the CRUDA dining room.