![]() It was salty, tart, and perfectly refreshing on a hot day. The house margarita ($6 instead of $10) was made with Cuervo Gold and pure lime juice. The Drinks: On the upside, the drinks are awesome. ![]() There were several other items on the bar menu, such as the R Burger or salami pizza, but none were discounted. The bar menu is divided into “Hot Plates” and “Cool Plates,” and other happy-hour food items included chips with salsa and guacamole ($8 at happy hour, normally $12), hummus with pita bread ($8, normally $10), a chicken quesadilla, and “hellfire” wings (each $8 instead of the regular $12). And at $10 (normally $14) for two sliders, it was not a cheap mistake. And the filet sliders were chewy and underwhelming. For example, our grilled cheese ($6, normally $10) had gruyere and bacon, and was presented somewhat creatively (one half stacked on top of the other, does that count?), but the taste didn’t knock our socks off. ![]() The Food: Happy-hour prices here make offerings closer to regular prices elsewhere, and the food isn’t much better. Against that backdrop, the Southwestern staples such as palm trees and chimineas feel indigenous, not forced, and the trickling water feature that weaves throughout the patio will leave you feeling very Zen. The patio is a different story altogether, however, with fire pits, strings of bistro lights, and a view of Camelback Mountain that will make your Instagram followers green with envy. Throw in a couple of TVs, and you’ve got your typical lobby bar – comfortable, but uninspiring. There's a mix of brown leather chairs and a few high tops, and the bar is backlit with warm hues of red and gold. The Interior: Nothing to write home about, R’Bar’s interior décor is standard, Arizona-resort-looking fare, with a halfhearted attempt at an adobe look. Or for those in search of a good drink with a mountain view. Perfect For: Locals who want to pretend they’re visiting and experience how the snowbirds live. ![]() But if you want to keep the party going, Camelback Inn’s fancier restaurant down the hall, BLT Steak, has happy hour from 5 p.m. every day in the R’Bar, the lounge across from the main dining area of Rita’s Kitchen. The Spot: Rita’s Kitchen at Camelback Inn Whether it's affordable appetizers, delicious drinks, jaw-dropping deals, or none of the above, we'll check out the situation and report back. Each week we venture to a new restaurant to check out what the spot has to offer during our favorite time of day - happy hour. ![]()
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