50 Best American Restaurants in Tucson

“Dear Tito and Pep, Please refresh the menu. you are so talented ,passionate ,and creative with your food. Please share with us ( your Tucson)what other excellent culinary creations are in your heart, mind and soul. We love your foods and the story. So ,what is the next page in this beautiful Sonoran gastronomic adventure ? Go for it Chef!“

“Wonderful experience for our dinner tonight,and our waiter Santi was great. Manager Monica was on it with our rewards and looking up our information.This will be our new location for Dennys“

“This place is off the hook!! Chef Brian and wing-man Cashmir are the real deal! As we drove up it wasn't much...but the aroma when getting out of our car immediately changed my head space. Eclectic furniture littered both inside and out...with a bit of a bayou vibe. We were warmly welcomed ( fist bumps and all) as we perused the menu...soul food PLUS! I ordered the fried chicken tenders and a Chef Brian specialty, sweet tea in a complimentary mason jar. The portion alone would feed a small family of four without hesitation. The dish was served with the Chef's own secret sauce (no ketchup, mustard or ranch) at this place...the authentic truth of home cooked fried chicken, not to be insulted with lame condiments. I'm not a big eater, one gigantic tender and I was stuffed and wildly satisfied. The sweet tea topped the feast off. Kashmir kindly boxed my leftovers and there were hugs all around as I thanked these two for such a genuine experience. I'll be back...and I'm bringing friends I said, as I headed to my car. Thank you Chef Brian and Cashmir keep doing what you're doing!“

“My wife and I went last night for the first time. Best steak I have had in Tucson in a long time. Highly recommend!!“

“I really did enjoy your southwest grilled chicken wraps and your French fries. My aunt, my uncle,my grandma and I both enjoyed it. it was our first time trying out your restaurant.“

“He is open again as of April '26! The Tostidogos (Sonoron hotdog toppings on nachos) are amazing!“

“great food, delicious shake's 😋😋 very friendly staff!“

“Great food and atmosphere!“

“People were raving about how good and delicious the hot dogs were, so me and my coworker had to stop and try it out! And let me tell you they were the best hot dogs I have ever had! Be coming here more often! Thank you Lupita! Excellent customer service and awesome environment keep up the good work!“

“Loved harvest vegetable burger“

“My wife and I enjoy dinning at Culver's. We always get their Fish and fries there. We've been dinning there so long that we should probably have our pictures on the wall lol.... The food is alway hot and and delicious, the staff is so kind and always ready help. My wife and I will continue to dine there until we start pushing up daisy lol... I definitely recommend Culver's for your next dinning experience.“

“Good food great service, love the ambience!“

“Loved the experience! Delicious food. Will be back again!“

“food was great And the service was great too“

“Just a great place to take some friends for drinks and good food. Burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and wings are on the menu. Drinks are standard bar fare with soem Southwest twists. Parking is a little tough during the gem show times, but other than that it's very easy to access.“

“Love the music! Good food. Nice little shops. My favorite venue and a great location.“

“The staff is Great..Reana? Our waitress is the best . The fish is the best ever Definitely coming back“

“I taught a painting class here and ordered some food and coffee, It was absolutely delish, would highly recommend! Owner was so super sweet and staff is amazing. Nice vibe ⭐️“

“The food is great, the service is fast, and I couldn’t ask for more. They have good summer specials to save a few bucks. There are a lot of options depending on dietary preferences or restrictions: gluten free buns, grass fed beef available, and tons of toppings available. I love the local iced tea and the Maine Root sodas. If you have been there years ago when the service was a little slow, just know that was in the past. I waited 3 minutes for a hot, fresh burger tonight that was awesome.“

“We love Kingfisher so much that we had our wedding there 4 years ago. So of course we celebrated our anniversary there last night! New owner Jackie and her wonderful staff saw to it that we had a wonderful meal, including a very special dessert. When Murph and his partner retired we were concerned about how the place would change but our subsequent visits have been wonderful. Highly recommend this place to anyone who appreciates great food and fabulous service!“

“Had a wonderful lunch at Jojo's. The nachos with birria were some of the best we've ever had and the drinks were on point! They were super helpful and proactively accommodating to my kids (offering to make off menu kids items like hot dogs, quesadillas, or chicken nuggets without us asking - we didn't end up going this route since my kids were happy with the on menu options) and even came over to give them tiny cups of turtle food to feed their turtles. Thank you so much Eli!“

“DELICIOUS food. I stoped in today because It was rainy and I figured they’d have soup. I was blown away by the Chicken Paprikash and the service! Very inexpensive for the value and taste!! ❤️❤️❤️“

“My go to breakfast spot!!!“

“They have the best real food and great service. I have not had one thing I didn’t like. Their pineapple upside-down pancakes are amazing and their biscuits and gravy…delicious🌸“

“1st time was just two weeks ago, two friends that I haven’t seen in 20 years invited me to enjoy the food and atmosphere. I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious the special food was but also the fabulous wings. I live in northwest Tucson but I will definitely make this one of my favorites. Keep up the good job.“

“Okay.. it’s delicious. Very good. High quality.. BUT just over $31 dollars for exactly what you see. I chose WATER folks. No drink. Dish and a brownie. I will probably be back, but I want to come often! It’s just a tad expensive. It’s tasty, high quality stuff though“

“Great lunch. Very good, attentive server.“

“Everything about this establishment was wonderful. It’s a truly unique atmosphere, with inviting areas to dine while enjoying Delicious food and friendly staff. We ate on the patio then explored the cafe and speakeasy. Looking forward to another visit!“

“This is a good place to eat if your a trucker. The menu lacks choices that familys could eat. Mostly burgers and steak. I had the chicken fingers and fries which sat on my stomach for hours. Really good service but just wish they had more choices on their menu.“

“We had a great time shopping at the country store. Mom is going to love her birthday gift!“

“They always have such a welcoming environment and their food is always so yummy! I go here whenever I get the chance! Love their stuff! Great breakfast place to have great food and an awesome/super friendly staff! Give them a chance and u might be hooked haha 😄👍💕“

“We really love there food but lately the cinnamon tea has been so watery other than that I recommend it to everyone.“

“Went last night for my first visit with my wife. I’ve been trying to make it in since I moved to AZ. Finally made it and the wait was worth it. I had the Duck Club with fries, and my wife had the Penne w/Vodka sauce. Both plates were delicious! The lone server/hostess was great, busy but attentive. I will definitely be back!“

“Thank you for coming to Green Hills, TN! Service is stellar, food is awesome, just totally love the vibe of this place! Black Truffle Pizza is my new favorite!“

“This is an excellent spot for a social Gathering, especially on 1/2 price Tuesday. They have plenty of space for groups, good seating, a large bar area and they split checks as well. Easily one of the best gathering spaces in Tucson.“

“Food is always good. Great service. The only complaint I have is we came in at 4pm on Friday and the carpet was atrocious. Food on it and dirty black spots. It needs a good cleaning. Everything else was clean why not the carpet?“

“What a great place for a group to gather and hang out! Whether it's a board game hangout, a group of tech nerds or a writing group, the venue is very accommodating and it's easy to pay with separate checks electronically.“

“The Diablo burger! Zinburger on Grant Rd in Tucson. Full bar and large area for dining! Most burgers are $14 with the option for fries or side for another $2.50. We had the Zucchini fries for an appetizer. You could easily come in and just eat those, they are that good. I had the Diablo burger, (see photo). It was fantastic! Grilled jalapeños and pepper jack cheese. It was perfection on a bun. Most everyone’s burgers soaked their buns to the point the buns were falling apart from the juice. The buns were brioche and to me the only option for a burger. The staff was very friendly and the entire experience left me hoping my digestive system works overtime so I can come back sooner. Check out Zinburger on Grant Rd in Tucson, you may not go anywhere else!“

“Amazing food, drinks, and ice cream“

“Wonderful golf course with beautiful scenery and views. No cookie-cutter homes on this course! Fantastic food, and the coolest bar on the east side.“

“We had a wonderful event😎😎😎“

“Fast service, nice staff and delicious food!“

“Very welcoming staff waitress was very 👍🏽 nice! Great food“

“We tried Açaí for the first time and loved it! Also the vibe at Açaí Paradise was very cool! 100% recommended. We will be going back soon!“

“My first experience was on their 1/2 off burger 🍔 special day. To say it was great is an UNDERSTATEMENT. I went back that Thursday for a chat and corona 🍋‍🟩 but ended up getting the steak dinner 🤤 Today, (Friday) I tried the Mediterranean chicken sandwich and the SATISFACTION every single meal brought is undeniably the best food I've had in Tucson! Waitress knew my drink order after one day, knew how I wanted my fries and even how much of a side sauce to add.
There's a reason they've been in business for 18+ years!!“

“We’ve been here a couple times and both were great. Food was really fresh and tasted phenomenal, staff was super friendly and helpful. Atmosphere is really cool, esp if you’re a “car guy” like our son lol. He also had fun with the pinball machines.

This is kind of a hidden gem honestly. Lots of love and care in this restaurant. I wish they had a little more on their website about their owners and history because they’re such a cool and unique local spot.“

“Celebrated my dad’s 75th bday in a private room we reserved. The food was great, fun atmosphere and the staff as always was wonderful. Brennen was awesome in helping me get everything scheduled and organized. Maggie was the sweetest, funnest server ever. Thank you Guys for taking such great care of us. Definitely recommend!!!“

“The food was great. The malts that Joanne made were out of this world fantastic.“

“We stopped in after a round of golf and couldn’t have picked a better spot to relax post play. We grabbed a beer and a cocktail and just took in the scenery.

For food, we ordered burgers, and they were really good—juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. The atmosphere was perfect for unwinding after golf, and the service was great too.

Highly recommend stopping by whether you're playing a round or just looking for a great meal with an incredible view...oh and there were several mule deer in the parking lot which was a bonus!“

“Very good food here!! I love the God they serve. Good customer service!

Parking: Lots of parking available.

Kid-friendliness: Kids can eat here as long as they’re at the cafe an not roaming the casino floor.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes entrance, exit a bathrooms are all wheelchair accessible.“