Fish Fry Friday Review - Crispy's…read more Today was Fish Fry Friday, and you know what that means... time to get in the car and hunt down some fish! This time we headed south to a little spot called Crispy's, and I'm glad we made the trip. It's only about 7 miles from the house, but that's not the point. The point is that good food is worth a little drive. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the cashier, who was super friendly. He told us if we had any questions, just ask. I laughed and told him, "I'm ordering a lot because I drove all the way from North Tucson and I want to try everything... it's not my fault, I do it for you guys!" Let's talk prices first. I'd say they're in the mid-to-upper range. For example, a 2-piece fish combo (fish, fries, and a canned drink) runs just under $15. Considering the size and quality of the fish, I think it's a fair price. Now for the feast: * 2-piece fish combo * 4-piece fish combo * 1-piece catfish * 10 jalapeño poppers * Fried pickles * Small coleslaw * Small potato salad * 3-piece chicken combo The total came to about $80, and honestly, I didn't mind because we came to sample the menu. The food was excellent. The catfish was moist with just the right amount of seasoning and a nice little kick. The cod was breaded and fried perfectly--crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The sauce selection was impressive too. We tried: * Tartar sauce * House sauce (very similar to Cane's sauce) * Blue cheese * Ranch * Cocktail sauce * Ketchup We pretty much sampled them all. My wife and Isaiah both loved the house sauce and tartar sauce. I kept going back to the cocktail sauce. The fries were made from fresh-cut potatoes, and you can definitely taste the difference. Something about fresh-cut fries just makes me feel healthier... even if they're deep-fried! The lobby was clean and surprisingly cool on a hot Arizona day. It felt like they had both A/C and a swamp cooler running because my wife actually got cold. Final Score: 1/2 (4.5/5) The food was fantastic, the service was friendly, and we'll definitely be back. The only reason I couldn't give a full five stars is because there are no public restrooms. Other than that, Crispy's is absolutely worth checking out if you're looking for some quality fish and chips in Tucson.

I made a stop at Crispy's the other day and this is the breakdown. The 2piece catfish and cod meal…read moreI got was fresh and tasty. The seasoning wasn't too much but just enough to go with the hot sauce and tartar sauce I got. The service was good. The cashier was really nice and made sure I got the best deal for my money. The cashier also recommended the hush puppies which were good. The manager was cool too he said they bought Crispy's in 2019 I think and made changes. The only issues I had was with the fries.. maybe cook them a bit longer to get them nice and crispy .. and the drunk options they should add more to the list. Now when it comes to ambiance it's not fancy.. it's a pretty basic old school hole in the wall type spot. With some outdoor seating. I would try other options there if possible I'm on that side of town.

I came in and sat at the bar…read more The staff was friendly. I ordered two tacos. They were loaded with meat. I had the grilled chicken and pork. Both were tasty but the pork was fantastic. I highly recommend getting the pork! I also enjoyed the green salsa with it.

Super fun place for great Sonoran dogs and tacos. We wanted to sit in their patio but Tucson is…read moreHOT! So we got take out for lunch and everything was amazing. Service was friendly and the food is good. Can't ask for more than that.

I decided to stop by the Solid Grindr food truck today in downtown Tucson. First thing is I've…read morenever tried Hawaiian food truck and this one was great!! I git the $15 chicken teriyaki dish. It had a side of macaroni salad and two scoops of rice and PLENTY OF CHICKEN. Listen the portion sizes are great I had enough for 2 days of lunch. The food had flavor it tasted good the people on the truck were friendly and service was good and quick..I would go back. As for ambiance it's a good truck so not much to say other than the bright colors Mahe it stand out. I'm a fan

I love this place! I crave it all the time! The teriyaki chicken has a wonderful marinade and a…read moregreat charcoal crisp just-right for the chicken thighs. The Bang Shrimp is made with jumbo shrimp and the pulled pork is also awesome too. One big plate is enough to feed a person for a whole day. My husband and I have been going here for around 8 years, followed them in 3 different locations, and always try to catch their food truck when we're nearby. I hope they find a 'Solid' foundation to stay in; but then again restaurants can have a tough time these days... However, the food truck is ol'reliable. This place always makes my family happy when we have it :)

We looked for a place that had Birria Ramen and Messylicious was highly recommended. My wife went…read morewith the Cheesy Tacos and we had a couple of Horchatas. The food is prepared to order and came out quickly and piping hot. The Ramen was everything people said it was, harty broth, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. The birria was lean and flavorful and perfectly spiced. My wife said she. The Shrimp Tacos were the best ever. As with all Sonoran recipes, the dishes are not spicy at all. From this 1st experience with Messylicious, we will be returning to try more of the menu.

Stop by to buy seafood boiled for dinner. Very nice, friendly and helpful owner. Nice, neat and…read moreclean place. It's not big but enough. The food is amazing!! Fresh and delicious!!

Came with a friend for an early Friday lunch. Our server was attentive and friendly but could have…read morebeen more knowledgeable about specials. The hush puppies were killer!!!! The fries were good but skip the other flavors and get the Cajun seasoning. Our seafood boil was delicious and flavorful! I was happily surprised to get seafood this good in Arizona. You also get a cute insulated tote when you take your food home. My drink was strong and interesting. I ended up switching to a classic margarita which was yummy. I would come back!

Feel really deceived and flat out lied to by our dinner tonight. We went to Bag o' Crab. Ordered…read morecombo #3 the king crab, shrimp, 2 potatoes, 2 corn, 4 sausages. Just under $100.00 1/2 the crab is pictured here. 1/3 of shrimp is pictured also, 1 of 4 sausages "pieces" not whole sausage.(one was the tip of what looked like a hotdogs about the size of a nickel attached photo was the biggest "piece") we expected 4 sausages not 1/2 of 1 sausage cut into 4 small pieces (even manager agreed it should have been 4 FULL sausages, but did not give us what we paid for, never even offered. 2 small red potatoes about size of a silver dollar, we expected a regular size potato, not the huge ones but the ones you get in a 5lb bag at home. Ours was 1/2 that size x2. 2, 1/2 corn on cob not 2 full cobs as expected, but 1 cut in half. What a total rip off and false advertising!!! We complained the minute we saw how small the KING crab was. About 10 inches long total with about 3/4 inch in diameter in shell! Now I have had king crab before and the legs were at least 2 feet in length not 10". We went home hungry and $104.00 less in our pockets. Manager was our server and only gave us 10% off! This does even cover the cost of the sausages we paid for but never got. WE ARE NEVER COMING HERE AGAIN AND NOT RECOMMENDING!

Stopped in last Friday around 6pm and were promptly seated. The place was busy but that didn't…read moredeter our server from providing excellent and attentive service. Cocktails ordered were La Gracie for my guy (he NEVER orders tequila drinks but he actually liked this) - I tasted it and it was refreshing and not too sweet and the Mosaic Mule for me. So delicious with just the right amount of smokiness, that I had two! Chips and salsa during drinks and I absolutely LOVE their salsa! Mini chimis as an appetizer - a mix of chicken and machaca that were stuffed full and fried to perfection. Dinner consisted of the carnitas plate for him and Mole Negro Oaxacaqueño (carnitas) for me. Both were excellent but the mole was divine. Of course a good deal of our appetizers and entrees were packed to go home....so filling! Dessert (we ate a bit and took the rest home) was churros and flan. The flan was so good that I had a hard time leaving it alone when we got home. Creamy, cold with a delicious sauce. I'm so glad Theresa's Mosaic is still around and thriving. Stop in and enjoy!

First time dining at this restaurant. I ordered the Chile Colorado plate and my husband ordered the…read moreMachaca plate. The food itself was good. They really brag about their flour tortillas, but in my opinion they were just okay and lacked flavor. I also ordered the Chiltern Mezcal Pineapple drink, which was very tasty and one of the highlights of the meal. There were a few things that really impacted our experience. I noticed a fly floating in my drink, which was pretty unpleasant. We also ordered a pitcher of beer and it took about 30 minutes to arrive. The waitress asked if we wanted chips and salsa, and of course we said yes -- who doesn't enjoy chips and salsa? The service overall was disappointing. We asked for extra napkins and the waitress seemed bothered and gave us attitude. When the bill arrived, we noticed that a tip had automatically been added. I personally prefer tipping based on the service experience, so I wasn't a fan of that. Another surprise was being charged $3.75 for chips and salsa without being told there would be a charge. I've never been to a restaurant where chips and salsa were offered without mentioning an added fee. Also worth noting: drinks do not come with refills. Overall, the food was decent, but the service and unexpected charges took away from the experience. I would not go back.

I have to say that on August 31st, I was craving BBQ and I happen to drive by this interesting…read morerestaurant and decided to check it out. I was greeted by a very nice young lady, and she gave me a menu and I asked her what she would recommend for lunch. She recommended a BBQ katsu mix so i sat down and ordered it. It was very delicious and I asked for her name. I told her that I would give her a good review for friendly service and for the best lunch i had in a while, also the restaurant was very neat and clean. THanks for your service Lana

Was driving through Tucson, and stopped by Costco for gas. Kahu is right down the street (2 min…read moreaway), and super convenient to get some food if you're not down for costco hot dogs haha. Plenty of open parking, clean restaurant with clean bathrooms. It's also located across from a Bass Pro Shops...would have loved to walk through if I had more time. Chicken Katsu Box ($12, 9/10) - HUGE PORTION SIZES!!! Living up to true Hawaiian food standards, they give basically 2 large pieces of katsu stacked on each other - Chicken is SOOO TENDER. I've had quite a bit of katsu, and restaurants are always crispy exteriors + dry chicken. However, with each bite of Kahu's katsu, man were they crispy on the outside yet super juicy chicken. Definitely one of the best katsu i've had haha - Katsu sauce on the side self-serve, is very easy to access and also super clean. They also offer the usual bbq chicken sauce. Flavors are basically the same at any ono hawaiian bbq Sides: Mac Salad + bed of cabbage are great, pretty standard Overall, amazing portion sizes with great prices, with super juicy katsu that's probably some of the best I've had. Would come again!

Ate here September 6, 2025…read more First thing is a biggie...nowhere on the website does it show this location has BBQ and that is a business FAIL. Its on Park and Silverlake...and with the current work on the roads is super easy to miss and drive past. Come from 22nd and Park and keep your eyes open on the right. Parking lot is small. Ambiance/Cleanliness-warm, clean, quirky, fun. 4 stars. Service-excellent. We were treated well and kept informed on the status of our order. Drinks never ran out and all questions answered without attitude. 5 stars Food-we ordered brisket, ribs and chicken. potato salad, mac n cheese and coleslaw. Brisket had soft bark and no smoke ring, but great seasoning, flavor and texture..a hidden gem. Ribs were tender, porky and flavorful. Chicken was dry and tough. Coleslaw was great, as was mac n cheese. Potato salad was very mustardy, but good. They brought us some beef ribs to try and they were excellent. Overall some of the better BBQ available in Tucson. 4 stars

Will be back for sure! There is so much more at this location. Not just the exceptional food from…read moreEl Rustico but K's BBQ as well. (I think that was the BBQ before) the menu has everything for everyone. The chips and bean dip to start and a salsa bar are top notch. Just don't fill up. The smoked chicken plate was awesome! The quesa birria of course is the goto. The ochata was sweet and milky delight! There are canned sodas and canned adult beverages for everyone's enjoyment. The dining room has plenty of room for a large group of a private table for two. Order at the counter and they bring it to your table. The staff was friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back.