Really good BBQ in Tucson AZ. Would recommend even though I am an Eagles fan!!!!!…read more eagles eagles eagles eagles eagles eagles

I tried it because I was told that it was one of the 2 best BBQ joints in Tucson. Hmmmm, not…read moreimpressed at all. I ordered a small combo plate of ribs and sliced brisket (sliced with the grain and not cross it as it should have been) and my sides were greens and coleslaw. I did not see the sign that said all of their meats were sauced, but if I saw it, I would not have had them put sauce on anything. As someone who smokes a lot of food, when I taste meat, I want to taste the meat and the seasoning and the smoke itself. The ribs and brisket were very tender, but all I could taste was the vinegar in the barbecue sauce. It completely ruins the meal for me because if I wanted to drink barbecue sauce, I would've asked them for a side of it with a straw. I did not taste the meat, I did not taste the seasoning, I did not taste the smoke. I also believe that if a pitmaster floods their product with barbecue sauce, they are hiding something. So I can't tell you anything about the meats other than everything tasted like barbecue sauce. For the side dishes, I got the coleslaw which was tasty and the greens. You can see the picture I took after I finished the greens and it looked like I had a cup of soup. I don't know why they wouldn't drain the water out of the greens. Since I was the only one in the restaurant, I was also surprised that nobody came up to me and asked me how the food was. They were all busy on their phones or talking to each other than to check with one of their paying customers if they were enjoying their food. The place itself, physically, I liked because it was a hole in the wall type atmosphere. I don't think I would've chosen contemporary hip-hop for my guests to hear. So that's it, I'm giving it two stars only because the tenderness of the meat, but definitely not because of any other flavoring I tasted. I also felt it was extremely overpriced for the portion size. I tried it, now I can write a review and know that I will never go back again.

just had a great dinner there! Monday night was slow there…read morebut a really cool place inside and outside seating. Had brisket and pulled pork-both were GREAT! And if you like dill you'll like the dill potato salad. Great, frie service too!

We've had Bashful Bandit a couple times now, both as catering at a party and a takeout dinner for a…read moresmall group. The highlights for me amongst their 'que are the chopped brisket, the Sonoran hot links (which definitely bring the heat!), and the smoked jackfruit. While I'm an omnivore, I really love that they have meatless options for when I'm not feeling like eating meat. I enjoyed their sides as well. The Sunflower Crunch Salad is a nice no-mayo coleslaw with seeds and fruit that give it some nice textural and flavor contrasts. The Dill Potato Salad is on the lighter side for a potato salad (this is a compliment), with some bright herbaciousness. The Mac & Cheese, by contrast, is super heavy and rich. They round out the plate nicely! The staff are friendly and quick to help adjust orders if there's something you wanted that they're out of.

Holy Smokin's Butts is a fantastic BBQ place I found, based on a Yelp reviews. My fellow Yelpers…read moredid not let us down! I loved this place and frankly, although great Mexican food in Tucson is a given, I didn't know they had good barbeque too. They had all my favorites, so my wife and I decided to split the The Big "Q" Platter for $38. This included Brisket, Pulled Pork, Tri-tip, Sausage, Turkey, two St. Louis Style Pork Ribs, and 4 slices of toast with our choice of two eight-ounce sides (we chose the baked beans and coleslaw. My favorites were the Ribs, Brisket, Tri-tip, and baked beans. The turky was solid and smokey. I'm not really a fan of sausage, but my wife enjoyed these. I loved that you could really taste the smokey taste and that everything was fresh, juicy, and tender. The baked beans were the kind of love, with pieces of pork throughout the mixture. Because we split this platter (with leftovers), it was quite a good deal. When the bill came, the waitress listed a bunch of things that qualified for an extra discount, so we scored an additional 10% off for being seniors. If I lived in Tucson, this place would be on my regular restaurant rotation, which is high praise indeed!

This is a legit spot for bbq. The brisket is tender, juicy, flavorful, and the bark is mouth…read morewatering. Pulled pork had excellent smoke and fatty tenderness. The pork belly had great savory flavor, but could be a bit more tender. The ribs were fall off the bone tender and a blast of flavors. Nothing needs sauce to make it taste great, so that's a great sign of real bbq. The potato salad is house made and was my fav side.

My friend, came into town from Cochise County and wanted to go to listen to jazz at Brother John's…read moresince it was Sunday afternoon. This restaurant has jazz every Sunday afternoon from 2-5p.m. Absolutely incredible musicians and singer! The crowd was festively dressed and happy and truly enjoying this music. We got shareable appetizers, the burnt end nachos with brisket and fried buffalo cauliflower florets with ranch dressing. Both delicious!! I had the Old Forester 1920 whiskey- 1 Oz and that was plenty! The bartender served us water as well as we had sat up at bar. The was professional and quite efficient. Before we left, I asked bartender what I could get to bring home for my dog- thinking he would laugh at me, but he told me he does same for his dog and that he eats better than him. We laughed when I said "same!" He suggested the tacos and would separate out the pulled pork from the onions, cotija cheese and jalapeños- and did! Kai loved that I brought her home "tacos!"Thank you for a great afternoon, Brother John's!!

The move to counter service completely changed the vibe of this restaurant, and not for the better…read more Service used to be the biggest highlight, and now it feels like you're paying the same prices for a much lower level of attention. As someone who frequented this restaurant for the last few years, I had a firsthand look at how things were run, and in my experience management operated very unprofessionally. It ultimately pushed me to stop supporting this business, and based on those experiences, I can no longer recommend it. There are far better BBQ options out there. From what I personally witnessed, the owner, David, was consistently disrespectful toward employees and created a company culture that I don't believe deserves support. Also important to note that there is something up with the drains/ sewer system in this building and about once a week the entire dining room smells like a sewer leak.. gross

Solid bbq, pleasantly surprise by the turkey, ended up by pulled pork and brisket. Will be back…read morewhen in town. Team there was helpful and positive.

I've eaten barbecue brisket all over Texas and Rudy's in Tucson is right up there with the best I…read morehave eaten! The flavor is the best! We had their brisket for Thanksgiving and it was a hit! Our family is grateful to have such a great place to eat. I no longer order my brisket from Texas and have it shipped. It's in my backyard now! If you want to enjoy a slice of brisket, this is the place!!!

Still good. It seems like my sandwich today was skimped on and egg was overcooked. I hope it's just…read morea one off thing and not the new normal.

Been wanting to eat here for a while, but them only being open 4 days a week makes it a challenge…read more Parking is easy enough. Went with a friend, scant seating. Ambiance/Cleanliness- It's a funky BBQ joint, and it owns it. Clean tables! 4 stars Service-We were made to feel welcome and food came out as ordered, in due time. 4 stars Food- I got brisket, hot link, mac n cheese and slaw. Brisket was a bit salty, but flavor and texture were GOOD to go. Hot link was tasty. Texture on the mac was solid, flavor was good. No complaints on the slaw. Got the spoicy sauce and it was also good. 4 stars.

I just had lunch at Janet & Rays, the food and staff were amazing, best fried chicken I've had…read moresince moving here from the southeast 20 years ago. The coleslaw and Mac n cheese were also delicious, the rice and peas were amazing as well. I will definitely be back!!!

The food at J&R's was amazing!! The fried lobster tail, yams, greens, fried fish and waffles were…read moreamazing!!!!!!

I'm going to start out with the really good stuff and go on from there…read more 1. The brisket was cooked to perfection. I liked the Bbq sauce even though it was sweet, I generally like it a little vinegary. 2.. They are a well oiled machine for 2 people cranking out foo that is good and quick. 3. The sides I had Mac and cheese salty, way salty to emphasize and bland. The Coldslaw was the same. Next time I'm just gonna do the meat. I admire their enthusiasm and I hope they improve the sides.

TOP NOTCH BBQ!!!! The service is great and the people are even better! LOVE the portion sizes and…read morewish I could delete that review below from Rebecca who ONLY posts 1 star reviews soooo there's that. Sour puss. KEEP UP THE DELICIOUS WORK YOU DO! 10/10!! 100% will be back!

We are coming back because we loved it ! Love the bacon popcorn and the Shrimp and grits and so…read moremuch more! Our server made sure everything was fabulous!

What a fantastic find! I have lived in Tucson for 27 years, and just discovered this place. What a…read moreloss for me! Had the shrimp and grits which were absolutely awesome. The grilled oysters were perfect, although my dinner mate thought they were a bit spicy. The watermelon and pork belly salad was an incredible combination. Juicy chunks of pork belly with lots of meat attached, and the cooling watermelon to set it off. A brilliant combination. The service was spot on - we arrived early but they seated us within a few minutes. Very accommodating and friendly staff. The whole vibe was friendly and welcoming. After all these years, I will be going back, and back, and back...!

A group of 9 of us ate this this noon. All our food was good but I order the dessert & it had been…read morein the freezer too long & was frozen solid without much taste! Should have sent it back but didn't! The whole experience was very interesting and service was excellent!

An unexpected pleasure, reminds me of a 60's barbecue restaurant I used go to. Food was fantastic.read more