French fries are one of the greatest foods of all time. They’re known to help prevent hangovers, cure them, and get you over a breakup.
The simple ingredients — potatoes, oil, and salt — don’t create the perfect fry alone. Technical knowledge and execution are required for a crunchy exterior and creamy interior.
You don’t need to read the science behind french fry perfection, just try our top picks for best french fries in Tucson.
Beaut Burger
267 S. Avenida del Convento
While Beaut Burger has a reputation for vegan options, it also makes an excellent straightforward french fry — and sweet potato fry.
Pay a quarter more for the fresh herb variation with spicy seasoning.
For more information, visit beautburger.com.
Diablo Burger
312 E. Congress St.
Diablo Burger spices it up — or more accurately, “herbs it up” — by adding Herbes de Provence to their Belgian-style crispy fries.
While house-made ketchup is at the table, you can also ask for Hatch chile mayo, curry mayo, ranch, chimichurri, DB special sauce, or spicy honey mustard.
For more information, visit diabloburger.com.
Divine Bovine
1021 N. Wilmot Rd.
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While most fries use the classic Russet potato, Divine Bovine uses Pure Gold potatoes, which are then triple-fried in peanut oil.
They have indeed perfected the seriously crunchy exterior and creamy interior. It’s pure potato heaven as they’re thicker than your average french fry.
Potato chips are double-fried; a dedicated fryer is used to keep the potatoes vegan.
Keep up with Divine Bovine on Facebook. For more information, visit divinebovineburgers.com.
Graze Premium Burgers
2721 E. Speedway Blvd. • 5635 E. Broadway Blvd.
Graze keeps it simple and classy with their classic Belgian-style fries. They have an edge with various dipping sauces, such as curry ketchup and sriracha mayo.
Add a milkshake, if you’re into that sort of thing.
For more information, visit grazepremiumburgers.com.
Wild Garlic Grill
2870 E. Skyline Dr. Ste 120
Wild Garlic Grill serves a premium plate of fries with their Roasted Garlic Fries, made with extra-virgin olive oil and a generous amount of roasted garlic.
Dip them in mussel broth for an entirely different but delectable experience.
For more information, visit wildgarlicgrill.com.
Have a favorite spot for french fries? Let us know in the comments.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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