Celebrating local food, drink, and community.
South Rita Road · South Side
Don't fear the gas station location. Papa Locos Tacos & Burgers grew out of a partnership between husband-and-wife team Robert Christian and Leticia Ramirez, blending American burger traditions with recipes rooted in Ramirez's family taqueria history from Guaymas, Mexico. Its compact, tidy interior keeps the focus
2 locations
Truland is the place you go when you're craving a Tru burger experience. A place where you know you're eating a healthier burger and ingredients. Their cheerful, vibrant atmosphere is always buzzing with the lunch and dinner crowds eager to enjoy a moment away from it all while indulging in the bold flavors of the Trul
East Speedway Boulevard · University & 4th Ave
Graze is the place you go when you're craving a premium burger experience. A place where you know you're eating healthier ingredients. Their cheerful, vibrant atmosphere is always buzzing with the lunch and dinner crowds eager to enjoy a moment away from it all and indulge in the bold flavors of a Graze premium burger.
What was originally a ghost kitchen named Rae's Classics is now one of the best burger joints — on wheels, too. If you ever notice the food truck parked in front of a local taproom in Tucson, you must pull over immediately! Order one of these smash burgers and you won't regret it.
South Nogales Highway · South Side
Low-key haunt for bar burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs & fried favorites in a dining room or bar area.
East Irvington Road · South Side
Near the south side of town, this burger spot is not to be missed. After you finish one of their scrumptious appetizers (try the Twisters), check out The Samurai. It blends Eastern and Western ingredients — cream cheese, diced cabbage, scallions, and a sweet Asian sauce. Unique and satisfying!
Bisou Burger is a roaming Tucson food truck run by co-owners William Jacobs and Jeff Garland, both veterans of local restaurant kitchens. The truck centers on smash burgers built with house-ground chuck from K4 Ranches in Prescott, a fire-roasted poblano puree, and sautéed onions in yellow mustard. Garland bakes every
South Avenida del Convento · Downtown
BŌS Burger (pronounced “boss burger”) delivers a modern smash burger concept with American wagyu on Martin's potato rolls. The restaurant at the MSA Annex keeps a fun, casual vibe with its shipping container setup and a cocktail bar in the works. Get a fried onion burger double, fries, shake, and Hidden Hearth cookie.
120 N Leroux St
Diablo Burger has been dominating the "best burger" scene since its doors opened in 2009. The menu boasts 11 combos, with the "Señor Smoke" proving a crowd favorite — topped with ancho grilled onions, grilled avocado, bacon, cilantro, and sriracha mayo. If you’re feeling like a burger architect, you’ve also got the cho
North Campbell Avenue · Foothills
Uptown Burger sits in a foothills shopping plaza on North Campbell Avenue, conceived by restaurateur Daniel Scordato and built around 100% certified Piedmontese beef. The counter-service setup keeps the format casual, with a modern, clean interior, outdoor patio seating, and a straightforward kiosk ordering system bac
11 S 6th Ave · Downtown
Kaiju Burger opened in downtown Tucson at Brick Box Brewery, 220 E. Broadway Blvd. with wagyu smash burgers, matcha soft serve, and Japanese-inspired details. The concept evolved from pop-ups by Rafael and Destiney Medina, who also operate Katsu House and refined their menu as a Sunday pop-up in late 2025. The intentio
2 locations
The Happy Hour burgers at this Arizona staple are cheaper than a “value” meal at McDonald’s — and a lot more appetizing. You’ll also find great deals like $7 burgers, $4.5o drafts, $7 wells cocktails, and more during their daily Happy Hour from 3 - 6 p.m.
238 N 4th Ave · Downtown
The menu is nice and simple with a single patty, double patty, and vegan patty on the menu which can be paired with either a side of something salty — fries — or something sweet — gelato. The burgers are 100% Angus beef (excluding the vegan “Beyond” meat patty) and come with your choice of American cheese, onions, cara
East Valencia Road · South Side
Sluggers serves New York-style pizza, wings, and burgers out of a family-friendly, sports-themed space on East Valencia Road, with bleacher seating, a large TV, and arcade games throughout. The interior carries a baseball-park aesthetic that suits families, watch parties, and group outings. The most popular items i
16010 AZ-77 · Catalina
With a passion for all things comfort food, Bubb's Grub offers a menu that blends classic favorites with a creative twist. From mouthwatering burgers loaded with gourmet toppings to indulgent mac 'n' cheese bowls that redefine comfort, every dish is crafted with love and attention to detail.
2 locations
Serial Grillers immerses diners in a horror film-themed atmosphere and a casual, counter-service layout. The restaurant offers a relaxed setting with ample seating, making it a popular spot for families and groups seeking pizza, burgers, and sandwiches. The menu features cleverly named dishes inspired by horror films,
South Old Spanish Trail · Eastside
Saguaro Corners, established in 1956, offers a rustic, family-friendly atmosphere with panoramic views of the Rincon Mountains. The interior features wood-beamed ceilings and large windows that invite natural light and desert vistas. Guests can enjoy their meals on the shaded, misted patio, often with live music, surro
East Speedway Boulevard · University & 4th Ave
Relaxed watering hole featuring a smoking lounge with pool tables & a menu of burgers & pub food.
North Wilmot Road · Midtown
Divine Bovine, located on Tucson’s east side, offers a casual industrial design. Known for its extensive selection of gourmet burgers and house-made sides, Divine Bovine has become a go-to spot for burger enthusiasts seeking playful flavor combinations. Sides such as the scratch-made tater tots, crafted from shredded p
3835 E Ellington Pl · Midtown
Flowers & Bullets is a local organization and farm that’s all about reclaiming and amplifying “cultural roots through sustainability, art, and rebellion to liberate, heal, and empower the community.”
