Erick D.

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.

Alex L.

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!

Marla R.

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.

Steve B.

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.

Christine G.

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.

Genevieve M.

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.

Anthony B.

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

Jasmine M.

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!

Kathy G.

"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.