Mike Barron great customer service super good food will come back again bar is quick no waiting on beer

Loved my brisket plate. Make sure you ask for the spicy bbq that's the best sauce to get for your bbq. I see this place developing. Honestly all of these bad reviews are just picky eaters. Go eat at McDonald's and get a McRib. This is a great place to try and know what you like and don't like. They have potential to be better:) read more

Food and service was great! Even the baby loved it! Favorite was definitely the beef ribs and brisket!

BubbaQue is solid bbq for Tucson - they have a solid menu selection, ample portions, and good meat. The sides are acceptable but could introduce better flavor quality and flavor. I ordered takeout, but the location was easily accessible and had plenty of seating inside. The pickup order process needs to be streamlined: add online ordering and avoid giving people an order number over the phone -- text or email confirmation is a standard and should be employed. read more

This was my first visit, and there were definitely some things I enjoyed. The restaurant is spacious with a great atmosphere, and the service was excellent. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome. I think this place would be even more fun if they hosted events like line dancing, trivia nights, or other community gatherings. For food, I ordered the wings. I could tell they were smoked, which gave them good flavor, but they were a little gummy in texture and didn't seem to be fried. They were also very lightly sauced. I also tried the mac and cheese, which unfortunately was not a hit for me. My husband ordered a stuffed baked potato and mentioned that the brisket was extremely fatty. One bright spot was the BBQ sauce--it was flavorful and complemented the meat well. Overall, the service and atmosphere were the highlights of our visit. While the food didn't quite meet our expectations, I'd be open to giving them another try because the staff and overall experience were so positive. read more

To start, the chili was very good, and served hot. It did not come with the toast that was part of the special. The mac and cheese was a disappointment. It was room temperature, not even warm. Mushy noodles and thin cheese sauce. The briscuit and pork were also cold. No fries available. The handicap parking is the farthest section of the parking lot from the door. Not the BBQ I was hoping for. read more

So I've been wanting to try this place since it opened, but held off to try them when things slowed down some. The place is well done with an open layout and appears to have a sports bar vibe. Maybe a good thing the Famous Sam's on the other corner of the shopping center is closed. I was a little surprised by the prices for beer as they seemed high like $8 for an import like Dos Equis. I always check out a BBQ joint's wood pile if I'm able to find it. Their wood pile is on the north side of the restaurant. I was glad to see it appear to be tidy, well kept, and off the ground. It took me a few minutes to get to the counter to order as I don't believe the ordering process is streamlined and the staff seemed new/unfamiliar with many things. When I asked what kind of wood they used she said what they can get. This is an issue. Your staff should know what's used to make the food. They smoke with mesquite and pecan per the manager. I grabbed a table towards the back and noticed a drink stain and a few other items left on the table by a previous patron. They had a few staff members floating around the dining room area and the restaurant wasn't busy so they had time to wipe the table. I needed to ask to get it done. When I come into a new BBQ restaurant I try to get the smallest quantities of all the meats. I got the Dino beef rib, pulled pork, a sausage link, and some brisket. The counter person didn't know how to get the brisket in the order, but she got some help from the manager. The meat for the most part was done very well. The Dino Rib didn't have the membrane pulled off so that was good to see. It had a nice bark with a lot of black pepper. From what I can tell it was more than just a basic salt, pepper, garlic (SPG) seasoning. The brisket was cooked to the desired doneness and bent perfectly. It was good brisket. The pulled pork was good, but could have benefited from a dusting of rub after plating. The sausage was good, but not the grind I prefer in a BBQ sausage. The close up photo of the sausage shows the grind which reminds me of bologna texture. The fries are a nice crinkle cut fries which I asked for well done and they could have been fried for a bit longer. The mac & cheese was just OK. It looked like the torched the top for a second which gives it a nice look, but the flavor wasn't there with rich mac & cheese. Not a rich cheese sauce at all. They have 3 kinds of BBQ spices Bubba Que, spicy, and a mango you need to ask for. When I picked up my food, I wasn't given utensils and had to return to the counter to ask for them. Good BBQ but some room for improvement to make things more streamlined. read more

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What a nice surprise. We came to Tucson for U of A graduation and made the drive to the south side to check this place out. We are admittedly bbq snobs so we had to have the brisket as the true test. Yum. It's hand sliced and super tender and moist. The rub was there but not overpowering and the smokey flavor was subtle. The crinkle fries are good and the potato salad was decent as well. The portions are reasonable sizes, not huge. The slice of buttered Texas toast was a nice touch. The employees were all warm and friendly and clearly wanted to ensure that the meal was very good. Special mention for Bianca who delivered my tray to me. And to the owner Ben who sought out real feedback on the food and the experience. The space is large and the tables were clean. And the long bar that must have been there before was a nice touch. The only drawback was static on occasion from the music. But they are open to resolving that. Tucson has needed good bbq and this fits the bill. read more

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Good energy here from the staff and their social media really does give you a look at the enthusiasm. I did make my way down Campbell to BubbaQue. I have the pork ribs, fries and slaw. Price was really quite fair. As I am splitting my time between Tucson and Austin right now you can see on my other posts I have been hitting the big boys out here in Austin. BubbaQue does a good job. But Tucson is not Austin. read more

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Let's start with the inside of this place. Very clean and had a nice vibe. Everyone was pleasant and efficient. You order when you first come in and they will bring your food to you. I ordered the catfish with collard greens and Mac n cheese. All plates come with Texas toast. The greens were absolutely amazing and made to perfection. Good chunks of pork and perfectly cooked. I did ask for more vinegar, but that's because I love vinegar. The catfish was good and typical. Would have liked it a little thicker and a tad crunchier. The Mac n cheese was tasty, but not traditional southern Mac n cheese. My hubby got the brisket and sausage combo and the brisket was nice and moist. The sausage was typical southern sausage. The beans were very tasty and enjoyable. There is also a veggie bar with pickled onions, jalapeños, pickles, and peppers. The drinks are fountain drinks or bottled drinks, plus there is a full bar. I will definitely be back again, especially for those delicious collard greens. read more

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This place has great potential! It's in a great spot I think there is more to the place that eventually will build up and be great for the surrounding community. My take on my first visit - and my first Tucson spot since I have been on the road for the past 10 months. Food is good but needs some love in the Mac and cheese and overall flavor of all the items. The simplest of seasonings are missing from your Mac and cheese. Meat was good but needed to be sauced up to really make them enjoyable, without the sauce you are missing tha flavor. Macaroni Salad was on point tho! Just some picky points for me! - I hate the one door, from a safety aspect you need that double entry and exit. - I hate plastic utensils - plastic tongs are for a catering service, to be tossed out, get some metal service ware. Even if you keep using plastic silverware, your condiments station should be metal. - make sure all your condiment stations at the tables are filled, from sauce to salt, no one shouldn't need to get up and track down a salt shaker. - none of your soda stations should be out. As a certified food safety manager, if I ever saw my employee wearing slides and socks, they wouldn't be with me for very long. I would make sure that my uniform standard is consistent from manager to brand new employee. Place looks good tho! Growing up two minutes away I have seen this place been multiple things, so it awesome to see it get a new life! read more

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We had the brisket and the ribs and they were both delicious. The potato salad and macaroni salad were both good. The beans were extra good when I put the barbecue sauce in them. Was not super happy with the bread. Possibly might need butter or garlic or something. The atmosphere was really nice. The TVs are cool. The yelling numbers overhead got to be a little annoying, but I understand. And the chairs oh my God if you are skinny, you will like the chairs, but if you got any kind of butt on you, those chairs suck. It's a good thing. You're a barbecue place and not a furniture store barbecue place should get five stars. read more

The DYNO RIB is amazing and is in a league of its own, fall off the bone juicy and the house BBQ sauce is insanely good! WILL BE COMING BACK AGAIN! Tucson has good BBQ finally! VERY GOOD SPOT read more

BubbaQue - DYNO RIB - Barbeque Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Food truck turned brick and mortar- and yesss and thank you! Dang good bbq- we tried the pork combo plate and the brisket combo plate. The brisket was tender with just the perfect marbling. The pork was was tender and savory. The Mac and cheese side was a different take on it and one of my favorites now. Crispy fries and sweet potato fries. The bbq sauces are good but I didn't need it as the meats are savory as is. Large space. Counter service and quick. Grand opening is in 2 weeks. There are items that aren't on the menu till then. Good prices and portion sizes. Will be returning again.... And again. read more

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This is the BEST BBQ in Tucson by far! BubbaQue has a variety of meats and dishes to fit any tastebuds. The dining area is large and there is a full bar available. The service was QUICK and fast despite there being a line out the door (that is how good it is). The prices are very reasonable but the food.... the food is AMAZING and that Bubba Sauce makes my mouth water. We will be back! read more

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My husband and I drove over a half hour to eat here tonight for the first time. We got the pulled pork plate and the brisket plate. They each come with two sides! We got the potato salad, beans, Mac n cheese and fries. Everything was delicious! We let completely full and the prices were amazing!!! Even the owner was great to talk to. The place is very roomy and very clean. They did not disappoint and we will definitely be going back! read more

"Grand Opening" of the family owned, "Bubba Que" and boy was it hopping today. My daughter ordered me a combo plate of smoked brisket, succulent pulled pork and pork ribs that tasted amazing alone or with the bubba / spicy bbq sauce. I got the mac-n-cheese and greens full of shredded ham, which went well with the meats and texas toast. Fantastic food, nice atmosphere and stellar service from all. Was told by "Mama Lotta", there's apple, cherry and peach pie on the menu for dessert. Maybe next time! We walked out of there full, extremely satisfied and even took home leftovers for later. We "WILL" be back. read more

BubbaQue - They had a free photo opt near the bar. We had an awesome experience. - Barbeque Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Some of the best BBQ in Tucson. Ribs, brisket, chicken, sausage and pulled pork with many sides are smoked to perfection. Vibe is very chill, full bar, plenty of seating. Live music also. Staff are fun and enthusiastic. Love it Watch out for the Dino-saur!! read more

Loaded potato was very skimpy on meat/chicken and toppings. Very, Very disappointed :( I thought hamburger would be a smoked burger, but I'm thinking frozen patty (very thin) I normally would never try that at a smoke place lol but was in mood for a burger. Chicken was delicious tho, the four little pieces on my potato lol maybe next time I'll order an extra side. Mac and cheese was average. Brisket was good, nice smoke and balance of fat and lean. Nice and spacious inside, no overcrowding. Service was good. read more

The meat was good but the sides lorrrrd. Mac n cheese was lacking serious flavor as well as the collard greens. Not good. Service ? What service? It wasn't worth 34 dollars read more

potato was good. there was a miscommunication between cheese and queso, but the manager figured it out. self serve drinks are always appreciated. read more

BubbaQue - Barbeque Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

If you loved the food truck, the restaurant is even better! The brisket is tender and juicy, the pulled pork is so flavorful you don't really need the BBQ sauce. The service was fast and friendly. There is ample seating, in a relaxed atmosphere. read more

Store was very clean. Staff always walking around cleaning up the areas and extremely helpful and super nice. We ordered the brisket BBQ sandwich with fries along with the Dino rib, Mac n cheese and potato salad. Meat was very delicious! Very tender! Mac n cheese tasted like it was a day old and reheated, fries weren't very hot but very dark and potato salad was ehh. It can be very pricey depending on what you get, expect about $30-$40 per person. Over all was a good experience. read more

Food: Very Good. Plentiful helping sizes and very tasty! Service: Nope. This is the very first bump. You walk in and right away you're in line to order from a menu board that is Very Difficult to read. VERY. Then you get a number and go find a table. On the way you get plastic fork and your drink. No Ice Tea, sold out, but you don't get told that, you discover it on yur own. Wait time to get your food is about 15 minutes. Its on a metal tray with a paper cover. Chintzy, Ambiance: Its a barn with SUPER LOUD Country and Wester Music. Cheap low chairs. Crummy. Good food, but the rest is so bad we won't go back. Oh, you clean up your own table before you leave. Pulled Pork Sandwich, $20. read more

Went tonight, family of four. Cost was 72.62 the person who took our order pulled up a screen asking for a tip. (?) I ordered a Chicken sandwich. The chicken was well done, with the table added sauce, was good. I personally don't like "chunks" of meat on a BBQ sandwich but would rather it be pulled or shredded. Husband got Chicken combo plate. He was happy with The Chicken and fries. The coleslaw however lacked flavor. (Sentiment echoed by our adult daughter). Needed to be sweeter, some taste. "Just dry and tasteless according to family. Daughter got the shrimp which she said was very good. Amount of crust on them was correct, and fish sauce was very good. Grandson got the chicken wings, he felt they were "dry" but with added sauce, he ate them all. We had to clean our table, find where to place the garbage and metal trays. One of the drinks at the soda fountain was out, and a sign at the front (at 5 P.M.) said "only 4 baked potatoes left. They have potential certainly, and perhaps the bar and karaoke may help their revenue. I wish them luck, but some things need to improve. read more

Man, I REALLY wanted to love this place. I drover 35 minutes just to try it (lunch). I knew that they served beef ribs Tuesday - Thursday, so I went on a Wednesday (last week). I am a believer that you judge any good BBQ place by it's brisket, so I was hoping to try this as well. The rib playe was $21.96. I asked if there was any type of combo or way to get a beef rib and brisket and I was told 'no", and then I asked how much it would cost to add brisket. The cahsier checked and told me that it would be an additional $10. I thought that wa steep, but I had come so far and figured I'd go ahead and splurge --- and $32 for lucnh is a crazy splurge! the plate came with two sides and I went with fries and the cole slaw -- but only after I checked and asked if it was creamy cole slaw or a vinegar-based slaw. I was told creamy, which is what I was hoping for. They called my number (they do not serve you at the table) and I picked up my tray and noticed that there was one slice of brisket. I decided to go back up and douible check that this was the right amount of brisket. She asked one of the guys working there and he explained that I probably should have ordered the brisket and a rib. I told him that I asked if I could do this, he shrigged and said he was sorry, and then told me that my serving was 1/4 ppound of brisket. Again....ONE slice. the brisket there is $38 per pound and if you order a pound of brikset are given 4 slices, and you're happy anout that? then we have a huge difference of opinion. BUT, this is what they served so I had no choice but to accept it and I went to eat my meal. ABOUT the meal: let's start with the beef rib, it was tasty, I could taste the smoke, but I could also taste WAY too much seasoning (very salty. I took one of the rubs home and my wife tasted it and the very first thing she said to me was how salty it was). the cole slaw? NOT creamy. In fact, it had the consistency of kind of wilted cabbage. Maybe a little mayo, definitely some vinegar. I get that creamy cole salw will be soft (not crunchy) and I love that. But soft cabbag wiothout the creaminess, is off-putting and I ended up not eating it. The fries were crinkle cut. pretty basic. no seasoning to them. I could go to ahundred restaurants and probably find better fries. They weren't bad....just something I'd expect from a frozen bad of fries heated up is all (and I don't know if these were frozen or not, to be fair). Now...to the brisket. Probably the biggest disappointment. I honestly couldn't tell if the brisket was just incredibly moist, or dipped in drippings prior to plating. the meat tasted fine...but it basically dissolved. You know that 'pull" test with brisket? You hold it up, pinch it between your fingers, and pull slightly fr tenderness? you would not have been able to do this because it had that much "tenderness" for lack of a better word (I didn't want to say fatty). Basically, it dissvolved. probably the best comparison would be pot roast that has braised for hours and hours. it kind of shreds away when you eat it. And maybe that's how you want your brisket to be, which is fine. I, on the other hand, want a slice of brisket that I can bit into and it is tender with a slight chew to it. i ended up using some of the Texas toast (another very poor representation as it was just basic thick white bread very slightly toasted and room temp. I wonder if they just make a bunch ahead of time and it just sits in a warming drawer for howecver long it takes. All in all....A HUGE disappointment for $32. there are numerous BBQ places I would head to before returning (assuming I even would). I wish them well....and maybe I caught them on an off day. But I doubt I will be making the journey from Oro Valley again to give it another shot. read more

This place gets 4 stars because of the food. It's delicious. The meat was super tender and the sauces were yummy. I probably will get take out next time because the atmosphere doesn't work for me. Radio cuts out and is staticky often. And they call out order numbers LOUDLY and constantly. Just not my thing. I would prefer food runners that bring the food to the table. Since they only opened a week ago they are still figuring things out. Wait was a little long and they lost my order for a few minutes and said someone else took it. So either be patient or wait awhile to go. Lastly desserts don't start until May 2. So don't have your tastebuds all ready for some banana pudding like we did until then. read more

We got the chicken, brisket, and sausage. The sausage was ok but the rest was SO GOOD! We tried the potato salad, coleslaw, beans, rice, and sweet potato fries. No complaints, we enjoyed all of it. Before we left, we ordered a dessert to go but the manager wasnt happy with how it looked (it looked fine to me!) so he threw in a different dessert in addition for free. All in all, I definitely recommend. We had a friend from Texas with us, and she recommends as well. :) read more

Was so happy to find a yummy BBQ place. We ordered a pulled pork sandwich and a brisket sandwich with 2 sides each. The sandwiches were served on a soft and buttery toasted brioche buns. Both the meats were so juicy and tender and had great barbecue flavor. They have two sauces on each table, one traditional and one spicy so you can add what you like. The sandwiches came with 2 sides so we tried the Cole slaw, potato salad, beans and fries. Both the slaw and potato salad were creamy and tasty, reminded me of my mom's recipes. The beans had a tiny hint of spice and the fries were just regular crinkle cut fries, good but nothing special. I thought the price was reasonable compared to other places in town but I enjoyed this food much better. Will definitely be back! read more

Stopped off on my way home and got the brisket plate with coleslaw and mac & cheese. It was delicious. The service was good and the staff were very friendly . Also met the who is a very nice guy. Even though it's like 24 months miles from the house, I'll definitely be back! read more

Ordered dino rib 50 dollars alot of fat threw up cause there was more fat then meat kiss of smoke definitely for the winn tried u guys at the drag races n was better there but hey read more

Amazing brisket, beef ribs, and sides. Coleslaw and potato salad are the best I have tried.

I came all the way from Phoenix to try this place. Unfortunately, the food was very salty, and the portions were small for the price. I was also concerned that my food was handed to me without gloves, which I felt was unsanitary. On a positive note, the staff was welcoming, friendly, and helpful throughout my visit. While I appreciated the service, the food quality and overall value did not meet my expectations. read more

The atmosphere was really great. The bar tender and servers at the front were super nice and very helpful. Service it top notch and very kind, all 5 stars! The sides are cooked to perfection. The sides are better than most sit down restaurants. The BBQ Dino Rib is out of this world! Definitely recommend! BUT, the fried catfish... It was severely undercooked and smelled fishy as hell as soon as I opened it up. It was not even hot in the inside. It was kind of cool to room temperature and I had to throw it away. Then the hair on the side of the cover of the lid kinda ruined my appetite. I doubt they will see this review or even care but if they can do something about the undercooked catfish and hair it will change my perception. Again, this is not a harsh review on them. Just being honest and straight forward. BBQ, service, and the sides are 5 stars! The undercooked catfish and hair definitely needs to be addressed though... I would give a 5 star but the under cooked smelly catfish and hair brings it down to a 3 star at a minimum... read more

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At first my order was incorrect and let me just say the team was very apologetic and prepared my correct plate. The food was delicious it did not disappoint. The brisket was very tender and let me say the bbq sauce amazing. I highly recommend. read more

Hands down amazing. I recommend coming here. 10 out of 10. I had the brisket my boyfriend had the pork. The potato salad was good. The chill was good had a lil kick and from what I hear the sausage is good they were sold out so I didn't try. read more

Came for the first time, big place, no wait. Our meal was about 20$ each. Requested for all most brisket. But seemed like it was still partial most. Brisket was dry, didn't eat most of it. Needed a lot of Bbq sauce just to get it down. Our Mac and cheese 2$ extra charge had no flavor. Our fries were hard. read more

Excellent Pork ribs and Brisket platter. Large serving of meat. I love the Barbecue sauce, it's tasty not hot. Don't be afraid to drive to the south side of town. Staff is polite and helpful. read more