Want to update review now that we've been several times! This place is so fun! We come weekly now for the food and a drink at the bar. Fork rinds, (pork rinds forked up with their own seasoning) are to die for! So yummy! Sweet potato fries...same, delicious! Smoked meats are incredible! Service is also top notch! We usually sit at the bar and always have fun. The wait staff are all super friendly and accommodating. We usually have a beer. I love Cali Squeeze,as previously noted, but recently had a prickly pear lemon drop martini**YUM** While there, noticed a barrel on bar back, and heard about the new trial run of aging Jameson Whiskey in this oak barrel and how it smooths it out nd adds oak flavor.....HAD TO TRY! Now you've heard...it's amazing! Super quaint ambiance and clean restaurant. Locals are fun and friendly. Happy hour with specialty drink of the day. I highly recommend trying! You'll be back! read more

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Another first! This time, Fork and Fire. This cool little spot with a sports bar feel originally started as a food truck and they were awesome back then so let's see about now. A warm greeting up entering, always a plus. It wasn't all that busy for a Saturday afternoon, I'm thinking we missed the lunch rush and the pregame final four rush. Perfect timing. We started with the Pulled pork/mac and cheese balls. Delicious pulled pork mixed with Mac and cheese rolled in cribs and deep fried to a golden brown served on top of cheese sauce and green onion garnish. What a special treat perfect opening appetizer. My son and I both had the three meat plate with pulled pork, brisket and beef sausage. It was served with an outstanding tangy coleslaw, a pretty darn good piece of cornbread and I had the baked beans which were perfectly sweet although very slightly dry. The pulled pork was flavorful, juicy and melted in your mouth. Paired with the tangy bbq sauce it was a treat that was hard to beat. The beef sausage, most people would have said was burnt, but let me tell you, that is how the ends of sausage should be. Great beefy flavor, well seasoned. The beef brisket had ONE good quality, it was juicy, after that is where it went completely down hill. ZERO flavor, none, it was extremely thin, almost 50/50 meat to fat cap ratio. No smoke flavor, no seasoning, nothing. Almost like it was boiled to tenderness. This is where this review went from 5 stars to 4. Brisket is meant to be heavily seasoned and put in the smoker. All in all Fork and Fire still puts out great food although be prepared to pay. Over $100 for lunch for 2 with tip. But with beef what it is today it's getting harder and harder to find good deals. A- Happy eating read more

Fork & Fire - 3 meat combo plate, pulled pork, beef sausage and brisket with coleslaw, cornbread and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

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While I'd still give the green chili 5 stars, their smoked meats are no bueno. I ordered the meat flight which is a special on Tuesday and I was disappointed. The chicken was dry and overcooked, the brisket and tri tip (subbed this for sausage) was dry and flavorless, it didn't even taste smoked. The pulled pork was the best item but was super greasy. I enjoyed the tangy bbq sauce, but the other one, I'm guessing honey bbq was too sweet. I wouldn't get the meats again. The green and red chili is where it's at. read more

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Tried their sandwich of the month. Chimichurri with ugly steak. I really liked it. My wife loved it. read more

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Great brisket. So tender. Generous serving of mac & cheese as well. Bright & light space. But I hope they add rice (plain or seasoned) as a side. Briskets and other meats will really go well with rice, especially for people who eat rice every day. read more

The ahi was old and very fishy. The roasted veggies were actually steamed and mushy. The ribs and pulled pork were tough and flavorless. The Mac n cheese tasted like it came from a can. The server was very good and had the manager comp 2 of our meals. read more

Fork & Fire - The prickly pear lemon drop was great - Barbeque Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

For starters, I had no idea shedded carrots on wings was a thing. They were great, carrots and all. We only stopped in for a cocktail and appetizers. Wish we could have stayed longer. We absolutely loved the atmosphere, menu and the aroma of the food. We are definitely heading back next time we stop in Oro Valley. read more

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We went back here just two days later with a small group of bikers. We had green chili that was quite tasty but the burnt ends were really a hit. Service was great today even with a table of six. read more

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It had been a while since I ate at Fork & Fire. The place was quite busy on a Sunday night. I got the 3 Meat Combo. Brisket was very flavorful, juicy and tender, the sausage was juicy on the inside with a real snap to the casing. The ribs were "fall-off-the-bone" tender. I liked the personal brush for the sauce. The cornbread had a real kick to it. As the setting sun came through the windows, our server watched to see if it was in a guest's eyes, and skillfully moved the plants around to shield them. read more

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Great server. Fun signs. Good food. Wisconsin cheese curds were delicious. I'm not a fan of pretzel buns, BUT I was pleasantly surprised--it was delicious and the best pretzel buns I've eaten. read more

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Very nice & beautiful place. Easy parking. Delicious food. Friendly & awesome service. I like the pork rinds, corn bread & coleslaw. read more

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If you're a fan of under-seasoned deviled eggs, jalapeño poppers that have the texture of milk soaked Melba toast, to-go orders that require a full inspection before you leave the parking lot, and entrées like jackfruit and brisket that somehow forgot to bring the flavor, this might be your spot. Pro tip: pack your own Himalayan pink salt; it's the only reliable way to wake the food up. We've given them three chances to prove us wrong over the last three years. For the life of me I simply cannot understand the positive reviews. My only takeaway is the median age around here is likely sixty something. This is Golden Coral and Luby's style buffet looking grayish BBQ and blanched veggies from the early 90s. Not cool. Oh wait. Now I understand who is leaving these five star reviews. The 65+ cohort. The owner must be that renown chef from our local Brookdale Senior Living facility. Guy and Hunter Fieri wouldn't touch this dive with a ten foot pole. Just say no and drive thru to the In and Out across the street. At least they have ketchup to spice the meat up. Lordy. Arby's in Oracle would be a better choice. There's a chevron down the street too. read more

Fork & Fire - Barbeque Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

I ate dinner here a couple of nights ago. I had the pulled pork sandwich and it was great. The service was very attentive. They had a good selection of beers. I ordered one I was no familiar with and liked it. read more

Sadly we must of had a new server. We went to watch the last US soccer game. The place was not busy. The server had to be asked 2 times to come to our table so we could reorder drinks. We .... 5 of us... We're out of beverages for at least 10 minutes at the end of the game. We had to ask her to close us out. Sad. Food... Overall pretty good!! HH make your own board was good. Pretty shy on the Brie, 1 of 3 pieces of salmon looked grey, but overall it was good. HH Pork sliders were awesome! Pork sandwich was great. Sadly, I had the jalapeno poppers and they were TOO hot/spicy to eat. Filling was very little. They use the whole pepper wrap it in bacon. Bacon was pretty burnt on the outside. Very good on the inside. The pepper itself was just too spicy to eat. I shared 1 1/2 with the group. No one liked them or could eat them. I pushed them aside. We did ask for them to be taken off the bill and they obliged. Overall, great restaurant good food but very pricey. read more

Fork & Fire - Jalapeno Poppers 4 to an order. Very spicy - Barbeque Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

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We were impressed with the Fork & Fire in Oro Valley, AZ. The staff asked multiple times if all was well. The manager came over and offered meal suggestions. We were with friends who live in Oro Valley. My wife and I split a pulled pork sandwich that had cole slaw and chips accompanied it. The sandwich was on a soft pretzel roll and I could have eaten much more than I did. Why? It was delicious. My friends had appetizers. They had Macaroni, cheese with pulled pork in a light pastry ball. There were 4 balls. They loved them. Fork & Fire was busy. Large bar area. TV's. A great place to drink, eat, and watch a sporting event. Plenty of parking. Take credit cards with no up charge. Prices were very reasonable. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I think you will, too. Enjoy. read more

This place was amazing!!!! The food was outstanding, service was on point , everyone was nice. Can't wait to get back and try more things on the menu. Thank you to the staff. Well done read more

Went here for an event in the party room. The waitstaff was attentive for a large group and they provided good customer service! The ahi tuna salad was really good and my partner enjoyed the 3-meat combo entree. The restaurant has a bar, indoor tables, and an outdoor patio seating area. read more

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Stopped in and found a keeper. Great food, elk burger, French dip - BBQ is delicious. This family owned and run restaurant is a gem. Great beer menu to try next time. We will be back. Guy and Denise read more

I'd probably put fork and fire at 2.5 stars.We went here with a table of 8. Inside the music was too loud. Burnt ends were delicious, wouldn't get the taterbombs again(extremely dry and bland) main courses kids hot dogs weren't consumed neither was the Mac and cheese "it's gross" the adult order Mac and cheese wasn't even warm and also wasn't appetizing to me. They were out of ribs and sweet potato fries... Brisket and pulled pork combo was alright. Nothing to get too excited about. Brisket wasn't pull apart tender and seemed to need more seasoning not much bark on it . Seems like the happy hour deals might be worth going back for. The fish and chips wouldn't be ordered again. The brisket French dip was "pretty good" the bbq sauces were alright as well. Nothing spectacular. read more

Fork & Fire is lit. Early evening saw us drop into one of Emily's parents favorite places to eat. That's Fork & Fire. They said they love the food and the bartenders are great. It was time for Emily and I to put that to the test. We walked in and their favorite bartender was working and promptly seated us. First up were drinks. The first one I ordered just ran out so, instead of ordering something the bartender suggested, I picked out something that I thought sounded just as good. Turns out, it was just okay and then when it came time for a second round, I took the bartender up on her suggestion and profusely apologized for not listening to her first. It was much tastier and closer to what I was looking for. When it came time to order food, we got the fried cheese curds as an appetizer (or were the beers the appetizer?) and the garlic Parmesan dipping sauce it came with was absolutely freaking amazing. The cheese curds were good but that dipping sauce knocked them out of the park. I'm still thinking about it a week later. We all pretty much ordered the Fork & Fire Burger. Maybe it's just a Fork & Fire thing but you can only order it in Rare, Medium, or Well Done. As a Medium Rare kind of person, this was a bit of a miss but when the burger came out, it pretty much was closer to Medium Rare than Medium and that made me happy. It did seem like everyone's burger was some variation of MR to M. Dave was the only one to order something else and that was the Brisket French Dip. It didn't take long for the food to come out since it was pretty quiet in the restaurant at the time we were there. Once the food came out, we all dug in real quick and Emily and I found out even quicker why her parents love this place. The burger was really good and really messy. I got mine with a side of french fries and those french fries were the best thing ever. I don't remember all the fine nuances of the burger due to the two beers on an empty stomach but I do remember enjoying every bite of it. Emily's parents really do know all the best food places around Oro Valley. The price is a bit high but the quality and taste are, in my opinion, the best I had in Arizona on this trip. Stick a fork in me, I'm stuffed. read more

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Finally checked out Fork and Fire and why have we not come here sooner?! Tried to award winning spicy margarita along with the app sampler! I had the pulled pork and David had the brisket- pro tip: add the coleslaw on your sandwich. We were stuffed so took the desserts to go- but a quick sample at home confirmed they are as good as they look! Staff were all super friendly and attentive. Overall a great place for lunch or dinner! read more

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Always wanted to try this place but I don't frequent Oro Valley often. Luckily it was on the Sonoran restaurant week list so I made a plan asap! We got there right at open so no wait, we also had an easy time parking. I noticed they had a cool patio area w/ some out door games, definitely a family friendly place. The lunch prefix menu (that we did) included an app, main and dessert. And omg we were stuffed ! Everything was delicious, but I loved the firebombs app! We also enjoyed good cocktails, friendly service and nice atmosphere. I'm so glad I finally made it there! Definitely worth it if you are in the area for good bbq! read more

The burnt ends were amazing - tender, juicy, not too sauced, and plentiful portion on apps. First time impressions left me looking for another visit soon. read more

Dropped in on the way home from out of town purely by chance. I had a delicious wedge salad with an ugly steak. Best wedge Ive ever had with loads of bacon. The blue cheese was fantastic and of course the ugly steak was delish. Service was great. I will be back read more

Great food good service and it looks pretty new. Will be back definitely in competition with Bubbs Grub! Check it out read more

We ate at Fork & Fire Oro Valley on Saturday. The place is clean and comfortable with good service. The prices are somewhat on the high side but the food is really good. I had the sliced brisket plate and my wife had the smoked pork sandwich. read more

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The food is HORRIBLE! Got a take out brisket sandwich that was full of FAT. THEY cube the brisket to put on a pretzel bun and without a doubt it was inedible! Wait over 20 minutes for sandwich to be made and split it with my wife, and neither of us could eat it because of so much fat and gristle. Ended up feeding it to the dog. Do yourself a big favor and move on down there road as this place is no good!!! read more

Fork & Fire - Box horrible sandwich came in. - Barbeque Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

First time here. Amazing! Love the Brisket! Also, bar menu offers special on doubles and triples!!

Fork and fire is my favorite BBQ spot in the Tucson area! My go to order is the loaded mac n cheese with pulled pork. My husband enjoyed the brisket plate and chose cheesy whipped potatoes, veggies and cornbread for his sides. I love that they provide you a variety of bottles of bbq sauce on the table. The outdoor seating area has a beautiful view of the mountains and includes fun activities like jenga and jumbo connect four. They also host fun events throughout out the year! read more

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Food was so good!! Went for happy hour, tried some offerings from the bbq board and a bbq brisket sandwich. It was very good came with bread and some accompaniments. Service is fast and friendly. Ambiance is really nice with great views of the mountains. Would recommend. read more

Fork & Fire - BBQ Brisket sandwhich - Barbeque Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

The brisket was so dry that I needed a knife to cut it. The veggies were cold. The corn bread was super dry. Fries were good.

Came here for the first time was nearby. Decided to have lunch here. Customer service was OK seated quickly. Table was dirty and sticky. Nice waitress had wiped it off for me ordered brisket mac & cheese unfortunately my brisket was void of seasoning as was my mac & cheese, which was runny, almost a watery consistency to the cheese not much flavor Inside of the Mac as well. Tried the pulled barbecued chicken as well Honestly tasted like boiled chicken with some pepper on it. Not here to promote negativity or anything like that, I Just wanted to give an honest review about my experience because that's what matters at the end of the day. read more

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St. Louis style ribs were falling off the bone. Dry rub was way mild -- the sauce was yummy. First time here. So far so good. Not cheap but not too bad. Dinner rolls are good. Would try it again. read more

Flavorless. No smoke ring or bark on the brisket and ribs. No seasoning either. Got the combo, tried everything. It all tasted artificial with no flavor. Added salt and sauce didn't help. Mac cheese was awlful. Noodles over cooked. Chees sauce had no flavor and just pooled at bottom of the bowl. Cornbread was greasy and tasteless It was gross. The drinks were made with artificial flavoring. I do not recommend. Seating and dining area was open and couldn't hear. Food server had her long braids in the food she served gross. Need to teach server how to serve without food touching their body. Like trays! Unsanitary. read more

First time in Tucson, and this being the first local restaurant I tried absolutely blew my mind. I am from Kansas City (bbq capital) and am pretty picky about my barbecue, and this was absolutely phenomenal. The meats are perfectly seasoned and tender, the sauce is perfected. The people next to me had the burger of the month, a black truffle mushroom elk burger, and oh my god it looked heavenly. 10/10 food spot, if you find yourself here you HAVE to try this!! read more

Went with my boyfriend's family here as his mom drove past it and thought to give it a try, and we're glad we did because we loved this place. Despite few reviews and pictures, this place is a total hidden gem for good bbq in Oro. We came during happy hour and were able to get happy hour prices for margs and beers. The marg was pretty good and sweeter than I expected. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with their kettle cooked chips. I loved my sandwich. The meat was tender and the choice to put on one of their three bbq sauces was my favorite. I tried all 3 and they were amazing but the spicy bbq sauce was my favorite. Their coleslaw was also super flavorful and added a nice crunch to the sandwich. I thought the sandwich was exceptional. The kettle cooked chips were simple and yummy. I would've loved a flavored option such as ranch to give them a little more flavor but the simplicity of them paired well with the sauce sandwich. My boyfriend and his family all tried the combo plate where they tried 3 meats, got a side, veggies and green chile cornbread. They all thought the meat was exceptional and tender and loved getting to choose what sauces they put on each meat. The green chile cornbread was a hit as well as the meaty baked beans. We all loved the food and the place was cute. We liked the outside and indoor seating options. The workers were really kind and attentive. We will definitely be back! read more

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I called ahead to order a BBQ dinner to celebrate my husband's birthday. All 10 of us enjoyed beef brisket, pulled pork, coleslaw and beans. Everything about the meal was perfect. Ordering ahead of time, and the follow up to insure all was ready was handled like clockwork. Danny didn't flinch, when I asked to pick up 1/2 early. Friendly staff, reasonable prices, and delicious BBQ. What more can you ask for? read more

Started out with free chicharrones that had a bbq type seasoning. Our beverages and the free chicharrones set the tone for what was supposed to be a fabulous meal. Cheese Curds and Crispy Rib Pops were delicious. You can taste the smoke in the meat. Cheese Curd batter was light and both apps cooked perfectly. They have a different happy hour special everyday so thats exciting. Pork tenderloin sandwich a little on the thicker side and a lil dry. Was hoping for more like an Iowa Style Sandwich. The special was a veal sausage topped with Brisket. Veal Sausage just not my cup of tea. Texture issue. There was a lot going on in such a small bun. Would not order it again. They have enough variety on the menu so we still have options. Service was good. . Waiter seemed busy. Straight to the point but not rude. We never waited or had to ask for anything. There patio is huge and they had heaters. Great selection of cocktails and beer. Overall a good experience. read more

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My mom, who never had Southern-style bbq before, and I enjoyed a wonderful meal at Fork & Fire. We were seated in one of the restaurant corners that had a bench. This was very convenient for a party of 2. Our food came out quickly. My mom had the pork tenderloin sandwich, I chose the pulled pork sandwich. The pork tenderloin was not only gigantic (extending beyond the pretzel bun) but also epic in flavor and so very juicy. Just a really beautiful dish that showed great craftsmanship. My pulled pork also was super-flavorful to the point I didn't want it to get smothered in bbq sauce even though their bbq sauce was very tasty as well. If there were just one thing I would recommend is that the pulled pork sandwich should be served a little more temperature hot. But no biggie, the wonderful evening and lovely food we enjoyed made it all worthwhile for us. read more

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The BBQ combo meal was flavorful and plentiful!! I especially enjoyed the coleslaw and Mac & cheese side dishes . The patio was fun and comfortable . The servers were friendly and attentive! read more