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Brother John's Beer Bourbon & BBQ - Tucson, AZ Barbecue Restaurants
Brother John's Beer Bourbon & BBQ - Tucson, AZ Barbecue Restaurants
Brother John's Beer Bourbon & BBQ - Tucson, AZ Barbecue Restaurants
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BROTHER JOHN'S BEER BOURBON & BBQ

(4.9 Score)
1801 North Stone Avenue,
Tucson, AZ 85705 Directions

Since 2015

Specialty:

✓ Pulled Pork ✓ USDA Prime Fatty Angus Beef Brisket ✓ Pork Belly ✓ House-Made Texas Style Hot Link ✓ Half Chicken ✓ St. Louis Ribs ✓ House-Made Goat Sausage Link ✓ Baby Back Ribs ✓ Signature Mac and Cheese ✓ Smoked Beef Brisket Mac and Cheese ✓ Firehouse Chili Mac and Cheese ✓ Southwestern Gringo Mac and Cheese ✓ Poached Shrimp Mac and Cheese ✓ Beef Short Rib

“Brother John's Beer Bourbon & BBQ is known for satisfying BBQ dishes like brisket and more. They serve authentic slow-smoked barbecue meats and make all their comfort food fresh daily. Their menu features a variety of slow-smoked meats with southern-style sides, salads, and desserts. The pitmaster cooks the meats for up to 16 hours to ensure top quality. For adults, they offer a wide selection of craft beers, bourbons, ryes, and whiskeys from around the world. Whether you are looking for lunch, dinner, or a late-night happy hour, this place has it all. Brother John's Beer Bourbon & BBQ also provides catering services so you can enjoy their delicious food at your events. They also serve vegetarian dishes. Happy hour food and great cocktails are also available.”

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BBQ COMBOS
CASUAL FAMILY COMBO: $87.00
HEARTY FAMILY COMBO: $118.00
“FLUFFY” FAMILY COMBO: $159.00
HAND HELDS
3 Pulled Pork "Carnitas" Tacos: $10.00
Single Pulled Pork "Carnitas" Taco: $4.00
Three Brisket or Pork Belly Tacos: $11.00
Single Brisket or Pork Belly Taco: $4.00
"Grande" Green Chili Burrito: $15.00
Pulled Pork Sandwich: $12.00
Smoked "Fatty" Brisket Sandwich: $13.00
Hot Link Sandwich: $15.00
Piggy Pastrami Hoagie Sandwich: $16.00
Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich: $13.50
FISH FRY-DAYS
Grilled Salmon Salad: $19.00
Fish & Chips: $16.00
Three Fish Tacos: $15.00
Single Fish Taco: $4.00
Shrimp Cobb Salad: $19.00
Shrimp & Avocado Salad: $17.00
Grilled Shrimp Salad: $16.00
Poached Shrimp Mac & Cheese: $13.00
TAKE-OUT SPECIALS
Family Take-Out Special: $85.00
Family Fried Chicken Dinner: $38.00

Contact:

(520) 867-6787

Sun-Thu: 11am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 12am

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Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que Tucson - Tucson, AZ Barbecue Restaurants
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que Tucson - Tucson, AZ Barbecue Restaurants
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6+ YEARS IN TBR
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FAMOUS DAVE'S BAR-B-QUE TUCSON

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

Since 1994

Specialty:

✓ 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.”

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LUNCH MENU:
Cheese Curds Appetizer: $10.00
Crispy Chicken Strips: $10.00
Dave's Sassy BBQ Salad: $13.00
Pick 1 Combo: $19.00
Pick 2 Combo: $23.00
BBQ Roasted Chicken: $12.00
Feast for 2: $50.00
All-American BBQ Feast: $85.00

Contact:

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

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

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Holy Smokin' Butts BBQ - Tucson, AZ Barbecue Restaurants
Holy Smokin' Butts BBQ - Tucson, AZ Barbecue Restaurants
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HOLY SMOKIN' BUTTS BBQ

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

Since 2016

Specialty:

✓ 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 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. Gift cards are available for your loved ones. They provide plenty of parking options to their customers.”

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MEATS BY THE POUND
Brisket (3/4 lb): $17.25
Brisket (1/2 lb): $11.50
Brisket (1/4 lb): $5.75
Sausage (1 lb): $16.50
Sausage (3/4 lb): $12.38
Sausage (1/2 lb): $8.25
Sausage (1/4 lb): $4.13
Pulled Pork (1 lb): $16.50
Pulled Pork (3/4 lb): $12.38
Pulled Pork (1/2 lb): $8.25
Pulled Pork (1/4 lb): $4.13
Turkey Breast (1 lb): $16.50
St. Louis Style pork sparerib (Per Bone): $3.75
SANDWICH
Brisket Sandwich: $11.50
Pulled Pork Sandwich: $10.50
Sausage Sandwich: $10.00
Double Meat 1.5 lb Hamburger: $17.00
SIDES
Potato Salad (4 oz): $2.00
Potato Salad (8 oz): $4.00
Potato Salad (16 oz): $7.00
Potato Salad (32 oz): $10.00
Mac n Cheese (4 oz): $2.50
Mac n Cheese (8 oz): $5.00
Mac n Cheese (16 oz): $8.00
Mac n Cheese (32 oz): $11.00
Fries (Small): $3.00
Fries (Large): $4.00

Contact:

(520) 329-3088

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

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BROTHER JOHN'S BEER BOURBON & BBQ REVIEWS

You want a good time with some BBQ mixed in...look no further ! Warm welcoming staff upon entry helps lend to this fun atmosphere! The smells will quickly have you ordering everything on the menu ! Ribs melt in your hands, chicken is smoked to perfection and don't get me started on the huge array of sides. If you enjoy craft brews, you have foundcyour home & bartenders are very helpful in assisting you with a selection asxwell as offering up samples to help you decide. Friday nights bring live music into the mix & this night we were treated to the awesome Latin sounds of Zona Libre, who thoroughly brought in the crowd and had everyone dancing all night. This is definitely a great place for food fun & music ! One tip to Management if i may, you NEED to sell those tshirts...they're so fun & besides missing out on great marketing, you're missing out on a huge revenue maker !

We went on Whisky Wednesday and loved the prices and selection they had. The Buffalo cauliflower is sooo good, and the brisket sandwich is awesome. I like how it comes without sauce so you can choose the one you like best. The prices are reasonable and the servers are friendly.

This was our first time visiting and it definitely won’t be our last! The food was delicious, the whiskey selection was awesome and their beer selection is great! The atmosphere was welcoming. Aria was our waitress and she was excellent!

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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.

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!

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BROTHER JOHN'S BEER BOURBON & BBQ Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Social Media: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 6.4K: 10
Variety of Menu: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

FAMOUS DAVE'S BAR-B-QUE TUCSON Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 3.7K: 9
Variety of Menu: 9
Social Media: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Video: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

HOLY SMOKIN' BUTTS BBQ Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 3.2K: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Variety of Menu: 9
Social Media: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Pricing: 10
Video: 10
Table Reservation: 10