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6+ YEARS IN TBR
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FAMOUS DAVE'S BAR-B-QUE TUCSON

(4.9 Score)
3007 East Speedway Boulevard,
Tucson, AZ 85716 Directions

Since 2003

Specialities:

✓Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich ✓Corn Bread Muffin ✓St. Louis-Style Spareribs ✓Meat By The Pound ✓Quart Sides ✓Meat By The 1/2 Pound ✓Pint Sides ✓Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich ✓Dave's Favorite Burger ✓Individual Sides ✓Ultimate Burger ✓BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich ✓Burnt Ends Sandwich ✓Dave's Sassy BBQ Salad ✓BBQ Roasted Chicken

" Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que Tucson serves wood-smoked meats and delicious sides in a fun, American West-themed setting. "Famous" Dave Anderson, who has won over 700 BBQ awards, is a true BBQ champion. His passion for authentic BBQ drives everything they do. They only use the highest quality meats to create the best BBQ America has ever tasted. The team at Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que Tucson offers excellent service and can cater to your event’s needs. Whether you're enjoying a meal at the restaurant or having them cater your special event, Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que delivers an exceptional BBQ experience every time. Dave's Award-Winning Bread Pudding is a scratch-made dessert served with a rich pecan praline sauce. This is a perfect sweet treat to finish off your meal. They also serve happy hour food.

2026 Highlights: They have around 115 locations globally and have 30 locations across the United States. They are wheelchair accessible, accept credit cards, and even welcome pet dogs. "

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Menu:

Smokin' Starters
Cheese Curds $11.00
Hand-Breaded Chicken Strips $11.00
Burnt Ends $10.49
Sweetwater Catfish Fingers $8.99
Southside Rib Tips $9.99
Bbq Nachos $8.49
Onion Strings $7.49
Breaded JalapeñOs $7.49
Smoked Queso Fundido $8.99
Fried Pickles $7.49
'Q Combos
1 Meat $23.00
2 Meat $25.00
St. Louis-Style Spareribs 4 Bones $23.00
St. Louis-Style Spareribs 6 Bones $26.00
The Big Slab $36.00
Pitmaster Favorites
Georgia Chopped Pork $13.49
Texas Beef Brisket $14.99
Southside Rib Tips $13.99
Cedar Plank Salmon $15.49
Country-Roasted Chicken $13.99
Bbq Chicken $13.99
Sweetwater Catfish Fingers $13.99
Chicken Tenders $13.99
Hot Link Sausage $12.99
Famous Feasts
All-American Bbq Feast $64.99
Feast For 2 $39.99
Founder'S Feast $19.99

Discount:

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Contact:

(520) 888-1512 (520) 904-2992

Sun & Thu: 11am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10pm

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4+ YEARS IN TBR
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HOLY SMOKIN BUTTS BBQ

(4.8 Score)
6940 East Broadway Boulevard,
Tucson, AZ 85710 Directions

Since 2016

Specialities:

✓The Big Q Platter ✓Tri-tip Plate ✓Sausage and 4 Bone Rib Plate ✓Pork Belly Plate ✓Ribeye Dinner ✓Add the Bird Platter ✓Brisket Plate ✓OL' School Platter ✓Pulled Pork and Turkey Breast Plate ✓Family Feast ✓Garden Salad ✓The Coyote Sandwich ✓Tri-tip and Turkey Sandwich ✓New York Strip Dinner ✓Pulled Pork Sandwich

" Holy Smokin' Butts BBQ is a family-owned restaurant specializing in Texas-style BBQ sandwiches and trays. This restaurant is located in the Broadway 7000 Shopping Center. Holy Smokin' Butts BBQ offers Texas-style brisket, pulled pork, St. Louis-style ribs, tri-tip, sausage, chicken, pork belly, and turkey. They use traditional, custom-built Texas offset smokers, fired exclusively with locally sourced pecan wood. Holy Smokin' Butts BBQ also provides catering services for all special occasions, from birthday parties to corporate events. Give someone special the gift of choice with our gift cards. They provide plenty of parking options for their customers.

2026 Highlights: They are wheelchair accessible, with an ADA-compliant main entrance and restroom. "

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Tucson Best of Finalist 2026 - Best Barbecue
License #L20790897

Menu:

Entrees
Brisket Plate $18.50
Tri Tip Plate $18.50
Sausage Plate $18.50
Pulled Pork Plate $18.50
4 Bone Rib Plate $18.50
Sandwiches
Brisket Sandwich $12.50
Coyote Sandwich $12.50
Tri Tip Sandwich $12.50
Pulled Pork Sandwich $12.50
Sausage Sandwich $12.50
Meats By The Pound
Brisket $6.00+
Tri Tip $6.00+
Sausage $4.25+
Pulled Pork $4.25+
Pork Belly $4.25+
Turkey $4.25+
1 Rib Bone $4.60
Half Slab $20.12
Full Slab $36.80
Platters
The Big Q Platter $46.00
Ol' School Platter $34.50
Add The Bird Platter $36.80
Family Feast
Family Feast $80.50
Sides
Mac N Cheese $3.45+
Potato Salad $3.45+
Smoked Baked Beans $3.45+
Coleslaw $3.45+
Fries $3.45+

Contact:

(520) 329-3088 (520)294-3787

Tue-Thu: 11am - 7pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 8pm
Sun & Mon: Closed

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SMOKEY MO

(4.8 Score)
2650 North 1st Avenue,
Tucson, AZ 85719 Directions

Since 2018

Specialities:

✓Brisket Sandwiches ✓Tri-Tip Sandwiches ✓Pulled Pork Sandwiches ✓Turkey and Melt Sandwiches ✓Fries ✓Coleslaw ✓Beans ✓Potato Salad ✓Mac N' Cheese ✓Collard Greens ✓Onion Rings ✓Cornbread ✓Fried Okra ✓Sweet Potato Pie & Peach Cobbler Ice Cream

" Smokey Mo provides Texas BBQ favorites, from the tenderest brisket and ribs to mouth-watering turkey. They opened in July 2018 and took over the Tucson location. After 30 years in the barbecue business, Morris Melchor, aka Mo, and his wife, Lisa, continued their dream and founded the first Smokey Mo’s in Cedar Park, Texas. They have award-winning beans and homestyle sides. They provide a variety of meats like brisket, ribs, link sausage, potato salad, and coleslaw, etc. Their signature smoked brisket stays on the pit for 12 to 14 hours. They smoke all their meats in-house every day with fresh quality.

2026 Highlights: At their facility, they provide free Wi-Fi, Outdoor heated seating, and are Wheelchair accessible, with an ADA-compliant main entrance and an ADA-compliant restroom. "

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Menu:

House Smoked Meat Sandwiches
Pulled Pork Sandwich $12
Brisket Sandwich $13.20
Turkey Sandwich $12
Turkey Melt Sandwich $12.20
Pork Ribs
Bones Ribs (3 Pcs) $16.80
Ribs $24.60
Rib Tips $14.40
Chicken Wings
6 Pieces $10
12 Pieces $15
Tacos
Calabacitas Taco $3.90
Chicken Taco $3.90
Brisket Taco $3.90
Pulled Pork Taco $3.90
Combos
2 Meats And 2 Sides With A Drink Combo $21
1 Meat And 2 Sides With A Drink $21
3 Meats 3 Sides $27
Sampler Platter $39
Sides
Coleslaw $3.90
Fries $3.90
Potato Salad $3.90
Collard Greens $3.90
Mac N Cheese $3.90
Corn Bread $3.90
Desserts
Sweet Potato Pie $3.90
Coke Products
Sprite $3.25
Barq'S Rootbeer $3.25
Minute Maid Lemonade $3.25
Fruit Punch Powerade $3.25
Coke $3.25

Contact:

(520) 203-8250

Mon-Sun: 11am - 8pm

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FAMOUS DAVE'S BAR-B-QUE TUCSON REVIEWS

We had FD cater a company meeting, and the food was absolutely fantastic! Matt, who delivered our order, was incredibly polite, friendly, and informative. He went above and beyond by setting everything up for us with great care. Not only will we be ordering from FD again for future catering needs, but I’ll also be stopping by in person when Matt is working—he’s truly a gem!.

Famous Dave's has been my go-to lunch spot on Sundays after Pilates. The staff is always friendly and fast. The BBQ sauce, meat, and corn bread is very delicious. I think they might have the best BBQ sauce in town. Highly recommended for BBQ meat lovers.

Went there and had their ribs. These are by far the best ribs I've ever had! I would highly recommend this place to others and will be returning frequently in the future.

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HOLY SMOKIN BUTTS BBQ REVIEWS

We visit this place everytime we stay in Tucson. Absolutely fabulous in every aspect. From being greeted upon arrival to a superb service every time we visit. You really feel welcome and appreciated. The food is always exceptional good. The brisket is moist and tasteful, the ribs just falls of the bones. In our opinion the BBQ sauce is actually really tasty and even though some find it watered out, we really can not agree to that statement. They have a variety of BBQ sauces from mild and sweet to really spicy. And the place always deliver in every aspect. Great service Superb food Great prices.

Wonderful perfect experience. My husband first bbq to try in the usa. He's from Italy. He absolutely loved it. Our waiter was amazing. Over all great experience.

This place is amazing for carnivores like me. Get a pound of delicious perfectly cooked brisket and be in heaven during your meal. So, so good!! Enjoy!.

SMOKEY MO REVIEWS

Little hole in the wall vibe, great food and nice service. The owner was very welcoming as it was our first time there. The food came out quick, we were pleasantly surprised with what we received. Some of the best bbq we’ve had, and you won’t leave hungry. Definitely recommend for a quick lunch with friends and family.

Hungry travelers wanting some Texas BBQ. Exactly what we were looking for! Fast and delicious. Best BBQ I’ve had in Tucson! Would love to go back! Dry rubbed wings were best on this planet! Ribs fell right off the bone. Max and cheese was amazing and cornbread was moist and delicious.

Great place for BBQ. Service was good and the owner was extremely friendly. Had the 4 meats combo. All of it was good, especially the sausage links as they were super tender. Loved the seasoning as you could taste the local chiles being used on it. Also our toddler loved their mac and cheese.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

FAMOUS DAVE'S BAR-B-QUE TUCSON Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Complete Info: 9
Experience: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Multiple Branches: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Social Media: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

HOLY SMOKIN BUTTS BBQ Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Business Hours: 8
Experience: 8
Acknowledgments: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Gift Certificates: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Page Maintenance: 10
Social Media: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SMOKEY MO Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Experience: 8
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Page Maintenance: 9
Social Media: 9
Business Hours: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10