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When the munchies come rollin’ in fast, Daniel Scordato of Uptown Burger has a menu that can cure just about any cravings. The restaurant opened more than a year ago in the Foothills at 6370 N. Campbell Ave. #160.
When compared to the fine dining menu of Vivace (Scordato’s other restaurant concept), located just a couple of minutes away, Uptown Burger’s menu is simple but indeed loaded. There are six burgers, two sandwiches, a few salads, fries, sweet potato fries, and soft-serve gelato for dessert. Plus, craft beer and a stellar wine selection are a nice touch.
Let’s chat about the Sonoran Burger, though.
This burger wears a crown of roasted poblano, Oaxaca cheese, creamy jalapeño, corn, Cholula relish, shredded lettuce, and avocado, which is all sandwiched between a brioche bun. When Scordato was interviewed back in 2023, he added that the freshly grilled corn adds “a lot of flavor and a little crunch.”
The Nashville Chicken sandwich is another solid option if you’re not in a beefy mood.
Like other sandwiches in the Nashville style, this beast of a dish includes crispy chicken, coleslaw, dill pickles, Nashville glaze, Münster cheese, and Uptown Sauce — all of which are in a brioche bun. Grab some extra napkins for this one!
With loyal customers, a skilled staff, and consistent quality, Uptown Burger meets Daniel Scordato’s and our cravings perfectly.
The restaurant is open 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Monday – Saturday (closed on Sunday).
Uptown Burger is located at 6370 N. Campbell Ave. #160. For more information, visit uptownburgertucson.com.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
