BrushFire BBQ Co. (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Brushfire BBQ Permanently Closes After 15+ Years in Business


December 29, 2023
By Matt Sterner

The doors have been permanently closed at both of the Brushfire BBQ Co. locations, 2745 N. Campbell and 7080 E. 22nd St. We were unable to reach anyone to ask about the reason for closure but signs on the doors state that they won’t be reopening.

“Thank you, Tucson for all your support and patronage.”

a close up of a sign
Brushfire BBQ Co. (Photo by Sam Jump)

We’ll keep you in the loop if we learn more about the closure.

In other news…

In the last week, two new barbecue restaurants have opened here in Tucson.

First, Bashful Bandit Barbecue opened its doors in the former Bashful Bandit dive/biker bar at 3686 E. Speedway Blvd. Tucson native and owner, Toby Kyte, has redesigned the patio to holster multiple 1,000-gallon offset smokers overseen by manager and head pitmaster Jesse Aguirre. Learn more.

Over on the east side, Barbizza’s opened on Wednesday, December 27 at 6310 E. Tanque Verde Rd. #120. The brand-new Memphis-style barbecue restaurant serves Memphis-style Hickory Smoked St. Louis Ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, chicken stir fry, and a Cajun Flat Iron Sandwich (slow roasted pork on a toasted hoagie roll with creamy spiced pickled relish) grace the menu. Learn more.

Your Guide to Barbecue in Tucson

Also, skim through our “Best Barbecue in Tucson” interactive guide to explore more smokin’ and local barbecue joints in town. Check it out.

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