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The food and drinks were delicious! BBQ nailed it and I loved the house sauce. Here on a Friday and the special was add a sausage for $3. Most places don't have specials in the weekend. I also thought it was very reasonably priced for BBQ. The place is super cute and has a large outdoor seating area. The icing on the cake was the service though. Bartender was amazing and everyone was friendly and answered all our questions about the food.
We are not in Texas but Tucson is close enough. Who doesn't like some good ole BBQ? Here is what we ordered: - The Bashful Tray for 2 for $47. It comes with 1/2 lb sliced brisket, 1/2 lb of other meat of your choice, 3 sides, half a sour pickle and a smoked crack pie). The friendly cashier informed us the sausages were an additional $3 today so we decided to add it to our order as well. My major complaint about BBQ is dry, tough and overly salty meats. OMG, this was the most tender and juicy brisket I have ever had. And don't get me started on the pulled pork, it was perfectly seasoned. Just wished I had it on a bun instead. My son went crazy for the Sonoran spicy sausage. My favorite side was the dill potato salad. I had to ask, Toby the owner, where the cute name, Bashful Bandit Barbecue comes from. He said I was asking some great questions. Lol. Place used to be a biker's bar. When he took over he decided to just keep the name. We had a lovely and engaging conversation with him. He is one smart guy, graduated from NYU and Northern Arizona University. He welcomes each customer by asking where they are from. Who else does that?? Entire staff are incredibly friendly. Highly recommend this spot for the best BBQ in Tucson. You'll thank me. It was wonderful meeting you, Toby!!
TL;DR: Come for the proteins, make your own sides. Came and was immediately welcomed in by the staff and given a rundown of the menu, including sharing her personal favorites and crowd favs. The Mac&Cheese and the beans were both just alright - wouldn't get them again.. The dill potato salad was the best of the bunch. The brisket was delicious - perfectly tender. Spare ribs were also fall off the bone perfection. Chicken was juicier than expected and much more flavorful. Even the hot links, which I'm usually just alright, packed a punch - couldn't stop eating! The staff was so friendly and helpful - such a family vibe :) Cheers, Bashful Bandit Barbecue!
Had a 2 meat plate with Mac & cheese and beans. Mac & cheese was cold and had a very card board taste. Totally forgettable. The beans were delicious. The chicken was nicely smoked and cooked with a slight sweetness; very enjoyable. The brisket was simply ok. Had some smoke. Wish it had more. Cooked pretty well. Tender. Ordered the fatty brisket. Close to being over cooked. But was right there. The house bbq sauce was very good. I ordered a beer. I have no idea how I would get another. Might have had to get back in line. Not sure. This is not a service oriented place. Go get your own salt and pepper. Go get the sauces, none on the tables. Set up like a fast food joint.
So I came here on a visit when my daughter was at U of A . I had to do a double take when I saw the location because back in the day when I was a student this was a rough and tumble biker bar . Glad to see it got converted into something new and still kept its charm. Upon approach you can smell the lovely char of the smoker and your eyes are met with some wonderful meats to choose from The flavor was good, the brisket was tender and the sauces flavorful
We ordered the brisket and sausage with dill potato salad and Mac and cheese. The meat was tender and the sausage was juicy. Service was great. The sides are enough for 2 and the house sauce is the best.
Really not impressed. Order at the bar ... weird. He also got my order wrong. None of the meat items had much seasonings ... dry rub or wet .. and no real smoke smell or flavor. The meats were moist .. just boring. I did however like both salads ;) They had several bbq sauces ... none of which was a traditional hickory or smoked.
Having grown up in Texas, I was excited to try this Texas-style prepared barbecue with Tucson flair - it definitely hit the spot with its smoky flavor with a Southwest twist. You order up at the counter and can choose meat by the pound, plates (choice of meat with 2 sides), sandwiches, or trays. My husband and I decided on the Bashful tray which serves 2 people and is the right amount of food. It comes with 1/2lb of brisket, 1/2lb of your choice of meat, pickle, 3 sides, and crack pie. There is a separate area for self serve sauces so you can try multiple ones. The brisket was on the drier side but had a nice kick of spice from the rub and smokiness. We chose the green chile pulled pork which we thought was better than the brisket - it was tender and not dry at all. For sides, the potato salad is great if you're a fan of dill and not too much mayo, and the sunflower crunch salad is light, complements the heaviness of the meats, and is made with vinegar-based dressing which I prefer. The Mac n cheese was standard. The crack pie is aptly named - it is addictive! I'm not sure what all the ingredients are but it's gooey, warm, caramel and chocolate goodness.
Barbeque is quintessential American cuisine. The "low and slow" cooking with meat and smoke is unique and uniquely delicious in the culinary world. Regional styles like Memphis, Kansas City, Texas and others all have their own wonderful nuances. And while there isn't a distinct Arizona style, we're pretty good at throwin' something dead on the smoker here. And that's just what they do at The Bashful Bandit in Tucson. Their ribs and sausages are good. The brisket is lean, but very flavorful. I didn't get to try the chicken, but the highlight was the pulled pork. If there were an Arizona style BBQ it would be something like this. They cheat the competition rules, but I'm okay with that. They put some green chile in the pulled pork and it's an absolute killer. Not so killer was their coleslaw. It was as sour as the face on my ex-wife and as bland as the seggs we had before she broke up with me. And while I never had a side dish, the side dishes here (apart from the coleslaw) were all yummy. Really good mac and cheese, top shelf cowboy beans, and a potato salad that was dressed in dill and tasting mighty fine. Speaking of dressed, I like my BBQ naked, but if you need sauce (sissy) then go for the house sauce. Great flavor, just a little heat, and just a little sweet - very balanced. The spicy sauce was just okay and the mustard sauce might as well have just been French's Mustard from a two-dollar squirt bottle. Most importantly, while you're wiping the house sauce off your greasy lips, go back to the counter and do yourself a favor, order their appropriately and hilariously named "Smoked Crack Pie." It's an other worldly happy ending to your meal (didn't see that coming, didja?). This thing is a simple but genius dessert. They take a chocolate chip cookie covered in a vanilla custard topping and put it in the smoker. It's got a gooey consistency like a pecanless pecan pie and tastes like if your favorite brownie and crème brûlée had a baby (I'm honestly not sure how that would work...it's weird just to imagine the mechanics really...). Anyhow, don't be bashful, get to The Bashful Bandit in Midtown Tucson and git yerself a case of the meat sweats. You won't regret it.
We went here on a Wednesday afternoon and really enjoyed our visit! The staff was friendly, the restaurant really clean and airy and the food was delicious. We got pulled pork and brisket, with beans and the sunflower crunch salad. The brisket had an incredible peppery bark on the outside that was decadent and delicious. The pulled pork was super flavorful with some chile vibes. The sides were good too, not quite as standout for me as the meats but a great compliment to the heavier meat aspect. They also have a great selection of BBQ sauces to self serve, my favorite being the Carolina mustardy version, but they were all very good. It was about $35 for 2 people splitting a 2 meat platter with soft drinks, a little pricey but reasonable for BBQ and for the quality of the food. Excited to go back!
Great bbq spot with a fast-casual ambiance that's perfect to hang out in. Staff is friendly and helpful! You can't go wrong with the hatch chile pulled pork and hot link. Our favorite sides were the borracho beans (had a boozy bite) and herby potato salad.
Service was quick, especially since there was no wait when we visited. We ordered the 2-meat plate for $27, which came with ribs, brisket, and two sides, we chose the salad and mac & cheese. The restaurant has a very open, spacious layout with plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, plus a good-sized bar. The brisket had great flavor, although some pieces were a little dry. The ribs, on the other hand, were delicious, tender, flavorful, and definitely my favorite of the two meats. They also have a nice selection of BBQ sauces to choose from, which is always a plus if you like to customize your meats. Overall, a solid BBQ spot with plenty of space, good service, and tasty ribs. read more
The food and drinks were delicious! BBQ nailed it and I loved the house sauce. Here on a Friday and the special was add a sausage for $3. Most places don't have specials in the weekend. I also thought it was very reasonably priced for BBQ. The place is super cute and has a large outdoor seating area. The icing on the cake was the service though. Bartender was amazing and everyone was friendly and answered all our questions about the food. read more
We are not in Texas but Tucson is close enough. Who doesn't like some good ole BBQ? Here is what we ordered: - The Bashful Tray for 2 for $47. It comes with 1/2 lb sliced brisket, 1/2 lb of other meat of your choice, 3 sides, half a sour pickle and a smoked crack pie). The friendly cashier informed us the sausages were an additional $3 today so we decided to add it to our order as well. My major complaint about BBQ is dry, tough and overly salty meats. OMG, this was the most tender and juicy brisket I have ever had. And don't get me started on the pulled pork, it was perfectly seasoned. Just wished I had it on a bun instead. My son went crazy for the Sonoran spicy sausage. My favorite side was the dill potato salad. I had to ask, Toby the owner, where the cute name, Bashful Bandit Barbecue comes from. He said I was asking some great questions. Lol. Place used to be a biker's bar. When he took over he decided to just keep the name. We had a lovely and engaging conversation with him. He is one smart guy, graduated from NYU and Northern Arizona University. He welcomes each customer by asking where they are from. Who else does that?? Entire staff are incredibly friendly. Highly recommend this spot for the best BBQ in Tucson. You'll thank me. It was wonderful meeting you, Toby!! read more
TL;DR: Come for the proteins, make your own sides. Came and was immediately welcomed in by the staff and given a rundown of the menu, including sharing her personal favorites and crowd favs. The Mac&Cheese and the beans were both just alright - wouldn't get them again.. The dill potato salad was the best of the bunch. The brisket was delicious - perfectly tender. Spare ribs were also fall off the bone perfection. Chicken was juicier than expected and much more flavorful. Even the hot links, which I'm usually just alright, packed a punch - couldn't stop eating! The staff was so friendly and helpful - such a family vibe :) Cheers, Bashful Bandit Barbecue! read more
Had a 2 meat plate with Mac & cheese and beans. Mac & cheese was cold and had a very card board taste. Totally forgettable. The beans were delicious. The chicken was nicely smoked and cooked with a slight sweetness; very enjoyable. The brisket was simply ok. Had some smoke. Wish it had more. Cooked pretty well. Tender. Ordered the fatty brisket. Close to being over cooked. But was right there. The house bbq sauce was very good. I ordered a beer. I have no idea how I would get another. Might have had to get back in line. Not sure. This is not a service oriented place. Go get your own salt and pepper. Go get the sauces, none on the tables. Set up like a fast food joint. read more
So I came here on a visit when my daughter was at U of A . I had to do a double take when I saw the location because back in the day when I was a student this was a rough and tumble biker bar . Glad to see it got converted into something new and still kept its charm. Upon approach you can smell the lovely char of the smoker and your eyes are met with some wonderful meats to choose from The flavor was good, the brisket was tender and the sauces flavorful read more
6 days ago
7 months ago
Really not impressed. Order at the bar ... weird. He also got my order wrong. None of the meat items had much seasonings ... dry rub or wet .. and no real smoke smell or flavor. The meats were moist .. just boring. I did however like both salads ;) They had several bbq sauces ... none of which was a traditional hickory or smoked. read more
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11 months ago
Having grown up in Texas, I was excited to try this Texas-style prepared barbecue with Tucson flair - it definitely hit the spot with its smoky flavor with a Southwest twist. You order up at the counter and can choose meat by the pound, plates (choice of meat with 2 sides), sandwiches, or trays. My husband and I decided on the Bashful tray which serves 2 people and is the right amount of food. It comes with 1/2lb of brisket, 1/2lb of your choice of meat, pickle, 3 sides, and crack pie. There is a separate area for self serve sauces so you can try multiple ones. The brisket was on the drier side but had a nice kick of spice from the rub and smokiness. We chose the green chile pulled pork which we thought was better than the brisket - it was tender and not dry at all. For sides, the potato salad is great if you're a fan of dill and not too much mayo, and the sunflower crunch salad is light, complements the heaviness of the meats, and is made with vinegar-based dressing which I prefer. The Mac n cheese was standard. The crack pie is aptly named - it is addictive! I'm not sure what all the ingredients are but it's gooey, warm, caramel and chocolate goodness. read more
Barbeque is quintessential American cuisine. The "low and slow" cooking with meat and smoke is unique and uniquely delicious in the culinary world. Regional styles like Memphis, Kansas City, Texas and others all have their own wonderful nuances. And while there isn't a distinct Arizona style, we're pretty good at throwin' something dead on the smoker here. And that's just what they do at The Bashful Bandit in Tucson. Their ribs and sausages are good. The brisket is lean, but very flavorful. I didn't get to try the chicken, but the highlight was the pulled pork. If there were an Arizona style BBQ it would be something like this. They cheat the competition rules, but I'm okay with that. They put some green chile in the pulled pork and it's an absolute killer. Not so killer was their coleslaw. It was as sour as the face on my ex-wife and as bland as the seggs we had before she broke up with me. And while I never had a side dish, the side dishes here (apart from the coleslaw) were all yummy. Really good mac and cheese, top shelf cowboy beans, and a potato salad that was dressed in dill and tasting mighty fine. Speaking of dressed, I like my BBQ naked, but if you need sauce (sissy) then go for the house sauce. Great flavor, just a little heat, and just a little sweet - very balanced. The spicy sauce was just okay and the mustard sauce might as well have just been French's Mustard from a two-dollar squirt bottle. Most importantly, while you're wiping the house sauce off your greasy lips, go back to the counter and do yourself a favor, order their appropriately and hilariously named "Smoked Crack Pie." It's an other worldly happy ending to your meal (didn't see that coming, didja?). This thing is a simple but genius dessert. They take a chocolate chip cookie covered in a vanilla custard topping and put it in the smoker. It's got a gooey consistency like a pecanless pecan pie and tastes like if your favorite brownie and crème brûlée had a baby (I'm honestly not sure how that would work...it's weird just to imagine the mechanics really...). Anyhow, don't be bashful, get to The Bashful Bandit in Midtown Tucson and git yerself a case of the meat sweats. You won't regret it. read more
We went here on a Wednesday afternoon and really enjoyed our visit! The staff was friendly, the restaurant really clean and airy and the food was delicious. We got pulled pork and brisket, with beans and the sunflower crunch salad. The brisket had an incredible peppery bark on the outside that was decadent and delicious. The pulled pork was super flavorful with some chile vibes. The sides were good too, not quite as standout for me as the meats but a great compliment to the heavier meat aspect. They also have a great selection of BBQ sauces to self serve, my favorite being the Carolina mustardy version, but they were all very good. It was about $35 for 2 people splitting a 2 meat platter with soft drinks, a little pricey but reasonable for BBQ and for the quality of the food. Excited to go back! read more
Great bbq spot with a fast-casual ambiance that's perfect to hang out in. Staff is friendly and helpful! You can't go wrong with the hatch chile pulled pork and hot link. Our favorite sides were the borracho beans (had a boozy bite) and herby potato salad. read more
9 days ago
Heard good things about the new Bashful Bandit had to give it a go. It is counter service BBQ with on the wall menu as you walk in. We had the wet brisket and chili relleno sausage with pickles and mac-n-cheese. Other dish was wet brisket with ribs pickles and dill potato salad. Everything was excellent. The interior is reminiscent of what the old bar looked like. Rustic as a BBQ place should be. The alcohol is separate from the food it appears because the original bar is on the opposite side of room from the food. Beware there is a 20% gratuity if you open a tab at the bar. read more
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5 months ago
Amazing excellent bbq and service. We arrived around 3 so we almost had the place to ourselves. Everything is great, so don't worry about what to order. read more
5 months ago
Really 4.5 stars. The meat: 5 stars! So good. The brisket was moist and ribs were tender! The sides: 4 stars. They were ok. (Just to be clear, they were not bad, just not amazing.) We got Mac and cheese, potato salad and green salad. I think the sides are just as important as the meat and the sides were a little disappointing. The dessert: 4 stars. Good but very sweet. The service: 5 stars. All the employees were friendly and very helpful. The atmosphere: 5 stars. Nice indoor and outdoor seating. Plenty of tables to accommodate larger parties. read more
It's efficient in service, order up and they get it right to you. It kind of reminds me of a high school cafeteria. Great patio not facing Speedway and some good shade. The inside is stark and uninspiring. There is a wide range of bbq sauce. The sides are just not good. Mac and cheese flavorless Potato salad is blah blah blah Beans fine but not good. Coleslaw left us all hanging as well 2 friends got the sliced brisket sandwich. One was leanish the other was fatty. The plate was fine I had the ribs and they were okay but not great. I wish them well and hope they do a little improvement, but I'm not holding my breath. read more
This place is great! Options for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike, this restaurant was perfect for a family-style meal. They serve everything "cafeteria style" so we ordered a few different meats (and jackfruit) by the pound, or half pound. We also ordered a pint of each of the sides to share, and a couple pitchers of local beer (+1 for having Pueblo Vida on tap!) Everyone enjoyed the proteins, and the potato salad was the most popular accompaniment. I personally loved the sunflower crunch salad. The beans do contain meat, so not vegetarian-friendly. The only thing that was lacking in my eyes is the barbecue sauce. They have a few different options but unfortunately I found all of them to be too thin and also pretty bland. I would have loved a thick sweet and spicy sauce to add to the jackfruit especially for a little more flavor. The patio is great, and dog friendly. read more
5 months ago
The BBQ was amazing! Recommend getting the dilly potato salad and sunflower crunch slaw as a side. All the guys were friendly and helpful and loved that the manager went around checking in. Apparently this used to be an old biker bar, so loved that they kept the history. Would recommend stopping in! Come on down y'all. read more
Excellent experience trying the Sonoran Restaurant week menu! We went with my daughter's family, and sat outside to enjoy the cooler Tucson weather. The kids enjoyed the chalk and foozeball, and everyone enjoyed the delicious food! The smoked chicken and the sausage were so smoky flavorful! We chose beans and mac and cheese for our sides! Both fantastic! We loved the crack pie, which was similar to a pecan pie. We washed it all down with a $5.00 pitcher of beer! Very kid and family friendly, and helpful staff! read more
Oh man! This place is 10 our of 10! I got the Brisket sandwich and I didn't even need to use any of the sauces. It was so amazing! My hubby just got the plate of brisket. It was so flavorful and juicy. The guys behind the counter were super nice and on top of it. They have indoor and outdoor seating. A good amount of food options. Only thing I would add to the menu is fries! Fries go with everything lol. We will be coming back here, no doubt! So good! read more
5 months ago
Amazing service from the moment we arrived -- very welcoming and inviting atmosphere. The food was outstanding, especially the pork ribs and Sonora hot dog. The drinks were also great and very affordable. Thank you for being part of such a great experience for my family during our time in Arizona! read more
6 months ago
Driving through and Tikatok'd this place. Had just traveled from Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. This place is fire! Chris was so friendly and helpful! read more
This is a great spot for good Texas style barbecue! Upon entry, you're greeted with a large menu on the wall and a line to order your meats and sides-- Chipotle style! The staff is super friendly and they gave us great recommendations. As for the food, it was all super tasty! The brisket melts in your mouth, and do not miss out on the sausage because it packs a punch. As for the pork rib, it literally fell apart when I picked it up. The sides were solid, and i definitely recommend getting the Mac and Cheese. The only downside is their sauce selection. This is subjective, as I didn't enjoy how sweet all of the BBQ sauces were. But that's just me! read more
1 year ago
The area by the smokers was clean and there were plenty of seating, especially outside. There's also a bar. The service was friendly after reading the menu by the door. We ordered the Bashful Tray (for 2) with the sliced lean brisket and sausage. Our sides were the Mac-n-cheese, dill potato salad, and sunflower salad. My faves were the sausage and the crack pie, but I thought the brisket was dry and lacked flavor. read more
5 days ago
We gave Bashful Bandit a try as I wanted something to go for Superbowl Sunday which happened to fall on my birthday, and it was excellent. We placed a phone order for a pound of sliced prime brisket (half moist and half lean), a pound of green chile pulled pork, a pound of smoked mole chicken, four chili relleno sausage links, a quart of mac-n-cheese, a quart of the dill potato salad, and a pint of the borracho beans. Everything was correct when we arrived for the pickup. The food was flavorful, and my favorites were the mac-n-cheese and the chili relleno sausages. I recommend the Bashful Bandit! read more
Juicy, moist, and delicious brisket and pulled pork. Vinegar slaw which they call sunflower crunch salad (note: make sure to get the toppings added to the salad to give it some great texture). I found the potato salad ok but not my favorite. The dill in it is a nice touch. Plenty of parking available and lots of seating inside or outside front patio. I love their bbq sauce station. Several choices of homemade sauces. I was enjoying the OG sauce. They have a bar as well. Prices are in line for a good bbq joint. I love seeing the smokers when you first walk in. Definitely will recommend this place! read more
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