Frozen Cactus
Frozen Cactus (originally RJ's Replay) in Tucson, Arizona remains open as of October 2026 — 7 years and 7 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 95% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Don't Cry for Me Jon Taffer" |
| Season | Season 6, Episode 27 |
| Originally aired | March 17, 2019 |
| Original name | RJ's Replay |
| Relaunched as | Frozen Cactus |
| Location | Tucson, Arizona |
| Address | 5769 E Speedway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85712 |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- March 17, 2019Bar Rescue episode “Don't Cry for Me Jon Taffer” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of RJ's Replay, relaunched as Frozen Cactus, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched RJ's Replay as Frozen Cactus.
The bar was renamed Frozen Cactus. Reviews are mixed, with some customers loving the friendly service and others complaining of poor food and bad service.
What happened next
Six weeks after the rescue, sales at Frozen Cactus were up 30%. Unlike many owners featured on the show, the bar kept Taffer's name and his other changes. It remained open in Tucson years later, maintaining an active Facebook page with regular updates and special events, particularly around major sporting events, and occasional live music. Reviews were mixed: some customers praised the friendly service, while others complained about the food and the service.
Quick answers
Is Frozen Cactus still open?
Frozen Cactus (originally RJ's Replay) in Tucson, Arizona remains open as of October 2026 — 7 years and 7 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 95% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
What did Jon Taffer rename RJ's Replay?
Jon Taffer relaunched RJ's Replay under a new name: Frozen Cactus. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 6, Episode 27 (“Don't Cry for Me Jon Taffer”), first aired March 17, 2019.
Where is Frozen Cactus located?
Frozen Cactus is located at 5769 E Speedway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85712.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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