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Tucson Thanksgiving 2025 Takeout & Dine-In Guide

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Tucson Thanksgiving 2025 Takeout & Dine-In Guide

Nov 14, 202510 min read

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Tucson Restaurants

From full takeout spreads to dine-in feasts and turkey to lumpia, here are a variety of Thanksgiving specials from restaurants around Tucson. More specials will be added as Thanksgiving approaches.


Take-Out and Pre-Order


Bashful Bandit Barbecue

3686 E. Speedway Blvd.
Pickup: Thanksgiving morning, 9-11 a.m.
Preorder by November 23
Order: bashfulbanditbbq.com/thanksgivingmenu

Thanksgiving Meats

• Smoked Whole Turkey, $100
ā€ƒ13 pound turkey smoked with local mesquite and pecan woods, finished with butter. Feeds about 8.

• Smoked and Fried Whole Turkey, $125
ā€ƒTurkey smoked three quarters of the way, then fried in beef tallow. Feeds about 8.

• Whole Smoked Brisket (Warm), 7 to 8 lb, $215
ā€ƒSmoked 12 hours over local pecan and mesquite. Unsliced and served warm in butcher paper. Feeds 10 to 15.

• Whole Smoked Brisket (Cold), 7 to 8 lb, $200
ā€ƒServed cold, vacuum sealed, with reheating instructions.

Thanksgiving Sides and Extras

• Sweet Dinner Rolls (12), $12
ā€ƒSoft, slightly sweet rolls topped with honey glaze.

• Garlic and Herb Dinner Rolls (12), $12
ā€ƒFluffy rolls with garlic and herb glaze.

• Dill Potato Salad, 4 quarts, $56
ā€ƒHouse-made with celery, eggs, mayo, mustard, and fresh dill. Serves 20 to 26.

• Sunflower Crunch Salad, 4 quarts, $56
ā€ƒVinegar-based slaw with dried cranberries, ramen, sunflower seeds, and toasted almonds. Dressing and crunch on the side. Serves 20 to 26.

• Mac and Cheese, 3 quarts, $42
ā€ƒCreamy mac and cheese, served cold with reheating instructions. Serves 15 to 18.

• Candied Sweet Potatoes, 2.5 quarts, $30
ā€ƒSweet potatoes with brown sugar, butter, spices, and pecans, topped with toasted marshmallows. Served warm. Serves 10 to 12.

• Quart of Gravy, $15
ā€ƒMade with turkey stock and brisket drippings, served warm.

• Pint of BBQ Sauce, $10
ā€ƒChoice of House BBQ, Spicy Vinegar, Mole BBQ, or Sweet OG.

• Smoked Crack Pie, $6


R & R Family Kitchen

8302 E. Broadway Blvd.
Preorder by November 15
Reserve: 520-258-9994 or rrbbqtucson.com

Thanksgiving Options

• Full holiday feast available
• Pickup available Thanksgiving morning


Ghini’s French Caffe

1803 E. Prince Rd.
Preorder available for take-home dishes
Phone: 520-326-9095

Ghini’s French Caffe offers a take-home Thanksgiving option with an easy reheat meal and seasonal drinks. Guests can preorder individual dishes to enjoy at home.

Thanksgiving Take-Home Dishes

• Chicken Cranberry Croque
ā€ƒServed with green beans and potatoes. Feeds one or two.

• Quarts of Eggnog
ā€ƒHouse-made and available for preorder.


Feast

3719 E. Speedway Blvd.
Pickup: Wednesday, November 26
Reserve: 520-326-9363

Full Thanksgiving Carryout Menu

• Turkey breast, brined, roasted, sliced, $22 per pound
• Turkey legs and thighs, brined and roasted, $17.50 per pound
• Mashed potatoes, $6.50 half pint, $12 pint
• Gravy, $6 half pint, $11 pint
• Giblet gravy, $6.50 half pint, $12 pint
• Sage and celery stuffing, $6.50 half pint, $12 pint
• Fennel and sausage stuffing, $7 half pint, $13 pint
• Winter squash stew with spinach, sweet potato puree, candied hazelnuts, $22 entrĆ©e
• Roasted beets with walnuts, grapes, rosemary, bleu cheese, $7.50 half pint, $13.50 pint
• Brussels sprouts with sunchokes, pancetta, mustard, $8.50 half pint, $15 pint
• Scalloped russet and sweet potatoes with Parmesan, $8.50 serving
• Five-spice cranberry sauce, $6.50 half pint, $12 pint
• French dinner rolls, $1 each
• Pumpkin pie, $7 slice, $39 whole
• Bourbon pecan pie, $8 slice, $45 whole
• The Whole Nine Yards meal, $48 per person
ā€ƒIncludes turkey breast or dark meat, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans, roll, pumpkin pie


Kneller’s Delicatessen

2545 E. Speedway Blvd. #115
Order cutoff: November 20
Pickup: Nov. 25–26 and Thanksgiving Day 9–11 a.m.
Reserve: knellersdelicatessen.com or 520-955-8881

Brisket Dinner (4 or 6 people)

• House smoked brisket
• Date gravy
• Potato egg salad
• Harissa carrots
• Coleslaw
• House rye loaf
• House pickles
$100 | $145

Corned Beef Dinner (4 or 6 people)

• House brined corned beef
• Potato egg salad
• Harissa carrots
• Coleslaw
• House rye loaf
• House pickles
$130 | $175

Sides

• Pickled beets, $14
• Chopped liver, $20
• House pickles quart, $12
• Nova lox, $52
• Chicken salad, $18
• White fish salad, $25
• Tuna salad, $18
• Matzo ball soup, $12
• Knish box (10), $45

Desserts

• Pumpkin pie, $30
• Pecan pie, $32
• Apple pie, $32
• NY cheesecake, $35
• Babka, $22
• Honey cake, $22
• Coffee cake, $22
• Rugelach box (6), $16


Time Market

444 E. University Blvd.
Preorder by November 22
Pickup: Thanksgiving Day until 2 p.m.
Order: timemarket.xyz

Bread

• Levain
• Walnut
• Baguette
• Cranberry raisin walnut

Holiday Fare

• Mushroom stuffing
• Mashed potatoes
• Caramelized shallot gravy
• Roasted carrots
• Cranberry orange relish (in-store only)
• Date honey butter (in-store only)
• Chiltepin lime butter (in-store only)


Dream Dinners Arizona

3682 W. Orange Grove Rd. #132
Preorders open now: dreamdinnersarizona.com

Holiday Meal Bundle

Serves 6–8 — $167.93
Includes:
• Holiday turkey
• Holiday mashed potatoes
• Holiday green bean casserole
• Holiday savory stuffing
• Holiday biscuits with spiced pumpkin butter
• Holiday turkey gravy
• Holiday cranberry relish

ƀ La Carte

• Holiday mashed potatoes, $24.99
• Holiday classic mac and cheese, $24.99
• Holiday sweet potatoes with brown sugar and pecans, $24.99
• Holiday biscuits with spiced pumpkin butter, $12.99
• Down Home apple pie, $24.99
• Harvest berry pie, $24.99


Tandem American Eatery

8864 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
Order by November 21
Pickup: November 26, 2-5 p.m.
Reserve: 520-526-2501

Take and Heat Menu (Feeds about 4)

• Scalloped potatoes, $20
• Lobster tort and cheese with tortellini and brie cream sauce, $37
• Kale and apple slaw, $19
• Roasted sweet potato with candied walnut and brown sugar glaze, $27
• Cranberry orange relish, $21
• Sherry gravy, $21
• Bacon stuffing, $23

Quiche ($18 each)

• Mushroom Florentine
• Southwestern with roasted poblano and cheddar
• Short rib with scallion and horseradish


Zio Peppe

6502 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
Pickup: November 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Order: ziopeppeaz.com

Italian–Sonoran Feast

• 14 lb turkey
• Guajillo, tamarind, and maple gravy
• Focaccia and fennel sausage stuffing
• Amaretto–orange cranberry sauce
• Sweet potato with piloncillo and adobo
• Roasted root vegetables
• Ancho pumpkin cheesecake


Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro

5845 N. Oracle Rd.
Last day to order: November 23
Reserve: 520-408-9000

Sweet Treats

• Pumpkin pie, $35
• Apple or cherry pie, $36
• Dutch apple or cherry pie, $37
• Pecan pie, $38
• Pumpkin cream cheese log, $38
• Six-pack cinnamon rolls, $38
• Six-pack sticky pecan rolls, $38
• Bear claws or Danish, $6
• Pumpkin spice rolls, $6

On the Dinner Table

• Mashed potatoes, $24
• Dairy-free sausage stuffing, $25
• Creamy green beans, $24
• Turkey gravy, $16
• Dairy-free bread cubes, $15
• Dairy-free dinner rolls (half dozen), $9

A Little More

• Pie crust, $14
• Quiche spinach feta tomato, $37
• Fall cookie boxes, $25
• Pumpkin quick bread, $8
• Pancake and waffle mix, $12


Ate Kei’s Filipino Treats

Hello Bicycle & CafƩ pop-up, 3702 E. Hardy Dr.
Event: November 23, 9 a.m. until sold out
More information here

Frozen Lumpia

• Vegan lumpia, $26 per dozen
• Meat lumpia, $26 per dozen


The Parish

6453 N. Oracle Rd.
Online orders open October 26
Order: theparishtucson.com

Turkeys

• Fried creole seasoned turkey, 17–19 lb, gluten free, $120
• Smoked creole seasoned turkey, 17–19 lb, gluten free, $120

A La Carte Sides (3 lbs each, serves 4–6)

• Roasted garlic mashed potatoes with gravy, $35
• Andouille sausage stuffing, $35
• Southern collard greens, $35
• Scalloped sweet potatoes, $35
• Creamy mac and cheese with Gouda and white cheddar, $35
• Cranberry sauce pint, $12
• Giblet gravy pint, $12

Pies

• Bourbon pecan pie, $45
• Streusel apple pie, $45


The Club at Starr Pass

3645 W. Starr Pass Blvd.
Phone: 520-900-8210
Email: info@theclubatstarrpass.com
Order page: theclubatstarrpass.com

The Club at Starr Pass offers both a dine-in Thanksgiving menu and a Harvest at Home preorder menu. Guests can dine at the club on Thanksgiving Day or reserve a fully prepared meal to reheat at home.

Harvest at Home Preorder Options

• Small Portion (Serves 2–5), $120
• Large Portion (Serves 8–10), $200


Tinajas Wine & Beer

6960 E. Sunrise Dr.
Phone: 520-900-8210

(Photo courtesy of Tinajas Wine & Beer)

Tinajas is doing a 3 for $50 Mix & Match special for Thanksgiving.

  • Prince de Lise Blanc de Blanc NV
  • Villa di Corlo Lambrusco NV
  • Old Westminster Rose ME
  • Broadbent Red Blend Douro, Portugal
  • NV OUS Cabernet Sauvignon CA

Dine-In


Charro Steak

188 E. Broadway Blvd. • 7109 N. Oracle Rd.
Time: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Price: $64.95 per person, $17.95 children under 10
Reserve: charrosteak.com

Thanksgiving Service Menu

On the Table
• Chips and RĆŗstico salsa

Salad
• Organic baby spinach
• Grilled butternut squash
• Marinated pink onion
• Candied Sahuarita pecans
• Mesquite smoked goat cheese
• Agave vinaigrette

EntrƩe
• Colorado Red Bird turkey with smoked ancho gravy and cranberry compote

Holiday Accompaniments
• Corn tamal stuffing
• Roasted poblano mashed potatoes with ancho gravy
• Green beans and nopalitos
• Esquites Mexican-style street corn
• Chipotle mac and cheese

Dessert Show
• Pumpkin empanadas
• Apple empanadas
• Pecan empanadas
• SĆ­ Charro pumpkin and hazelnut tamales
• Pecan pumpkin roll
• Tres leches cakes
• Flan
• Mexican chocolate mousse
• Tortilla cookies
• Flavored whipped creams


Lovin’ Spoonfuls

2990 N. Campbell Ave.
Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Price: $34
Reserve: 520-325-7766 or in person; reservation required by November 21

Vegan Prix Fixe

• Mock turkey
• Mashed potatoes and mushroom burgundy gravy
• Candied yams in orange sherry sauce with walnuts and raisins
• Savory stuffing
• Corn
• Green beans
• Homemade cranberry sauce
• Mixed green salad with house dressing
• Dinner roll
• Homemade pumpkin pie or GF apple betty (contains walnuts)


Villa Peru

1745 E. River Rd.
Event: Lobster Festival, November 21–22
Reserve: villaperutucson.com

Festival Menu Highlights

• Lobster ceviche
• Lobster paella
• Lobster tail linguine
• Whole lobster towers
• Lobster surf and turf with tomahawk steak


Kingfisher Bar & Grill

2564 E. Grant Rd.
Thanksgiving hours: 2-4 p.m.
Reservations: Not required

Offering

• Free sit-down or to-go Thanksgiving meals for anyone in need supplies last


FIGS Oven + Enoteca

7301 E. Tanque Verde Rd
Thanksgiving Eve only, November 26
Time: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. or until sold out
Reserve: 520-296-7878

FIGS offers a Thanksgiving Eve dine-in special with a classic prime rib dinner served alongside their regular menu.

Thanksgiving Eve Dinner Special

• Classic Prime Rib Dinner, $33 – sun-dried tomato roasted 10-ounce cut, loaded twice baked potato, grilled asparagus, veal au jus


Casa Del Rio

1060 S. Pantano Rd.
Black Friday weekend promotions
Valid: Friday through Sunday after Thanksgiving

Casa Del Rio celebrates Thanksgiving weekend with an annual gift card sale and a lineup of food and drink specials. Guests can take advantage of a 20 percent discount on all gift cards, with no purchase limit.

Black Friday Gift Card Sale

• 20 percent off all gift cards
• Valid Friday, Saturday, and Sunday after Thanksgiving
• No purchase limit

Holiday Weekend Food and Drink Specials

Casa Del Rio marks its 46th anniversary with month-long specials, including Black Friday weekend deals offered for dine-in guests only.

Drinks

• $2.46 Premium Beers
ā€ƒEstrella Jalisco or Corona 12 oz bottles
ā€ƒBarrio Blonde or Rojo 12 oz cans

• $2.46 Mexican Sodas
ā€ƒCoke, Fanta Orange, Fanta PiƱa, Fanta Strawberry, Fanta Grape

• $2.46 Captain Morgan shots

• $4.60 Margaritas on the Rocks
ā€ƒPremium tequila, premium triple sec, fresh lime and lemon juice, splash of agave

• $4.60 Hornitos Plata or Reposado shots

• $4.60 Knob Creek 9-year 100 proof bourbon shots

Food

• $4.60 Tacos
ā€ƒChoice of ground beef, shredded chicken, shredded beef, or red chile street taco

• $4.60 Cheese Enchilada
ā€ƒA la carte

• $4.60 Three-Piece Mini Chimichangas
ā€ƒShredded chicken, shredded beef, or bean and cheese

Food and drink specials apply to dine-in only.


Article written by:

Jackie Tran

Jackie 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 AppĆ©tit, 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.

If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.

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