Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Tucson

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Updated March 05, 2025

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Truland Burgers & Greens

4.8

4.8 (892)

$30 and under

American

Casas Adobes

About the restaurant

Truland features a wide array of fresh chopped salads and premium burgers made with hormone/antibiotic-free beef.
A modern, fun atmosphere with an outdoor patio and a bar featuring craft beers and wine on tap.

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MaryVIP

Dined on Mar 3, 2025

Burgers, fried pickles and sweet potato tots were all amazing! Alexis our server was so nice and efficient!

Wildflower - Tucson

4.6

4.6 (6949)

$30 and under

American

Casas Adobes

About the restaurant

Wildflower, flagship restaurant for Fox Restaurant Concepts, raised the culinary bar when it opened in Tucson in 1998. To this day, it continues to set the standard for innovative New American Cuisine featuring a melting pot of American classics with European and Asian influences. If that’s not enough, the restaurant offers 80 wines by the bottle and 25 by the glass – an excellent range for both the wine connoisseur and the novice.

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Ilissa

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent food and service, lovely atmosphere. Also, very consistent. I enjoyed it just as much as when I was there a year ago. Imaginative cuisine.

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Zinburger Wine and Burger Bar – Tucson Grant

4.7

4.7 (641)

$30 and under

American

Midtown

About the restaurant

When it comes to a great meal, there’s nothing better than biting into a perfectly grilled, juicy burger, and sipping on a cold, creamy milkshake between every mouthwatering bite. At Zinburger, we create the perfect balance of comfort, flavor, and high quality ingredients in each of our menu items. Elevate your all-American burger experience with a Samburger and a side of truffle fries or hand-cut zucchini fries. Our vast selection of beer and wine is carefully picked to complement every delicious style of burger on our menu. Come over and treat yourself to a Zinfully indulgent experience at Zinburger.

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Sandy

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful happy hour. All the food and drinks were perfect and delicious.

Zinburger Wine and Burger Bar – Tucson River

4.6

4.6 (838)

$30 and under

American

Midtown

About the restaurant

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DwayneVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Zinburger was a delightful date night. The cozy atmosphere along with the outstanding service make for an enjoyable evening. Mix in the outstanding burgers and sides: Zucchini fries are always our favorites, the shakes, the excellent offers from the bar make for a great evening.

True Food Kitchen - Tucson

4.5

4.5 (1018)

$30 and under

American

Foothills

About the restaurant

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Tucson for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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Tony

Dined 7 days ago

Thoroughly enjoyed my chopped salad with salmon and my friend enjoyed her grain bowl. This will definitely be one of my favorite places to go.

Doughbird - Tucson

4.6

4.6 (482)

$30 and under

American

Midtown

About the restaurant

Doughbird brings you a crave-worthy menu with an unexpected yet perfect duo: Pizza and Rotisserie. Yep, you heard right...Pizza and Rotisserie. A neighborhood spot where you can get spicy with eclectic combinations like our BBQ Chicken Pizza adorned with melted cheddar, jalapeño pesto and charred corn or try our juicy Red Bird Chicken with an array of comforting sides and flavorful sauces. At Doughbird, you'll discover a new irresistible favorite. So, savor a fun family dinner any night of the week, or grab a bite & sip on a cocktail at happy hour daily, any which way, you will always find your flavor.

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DeborahVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We enjoyed the food, French dip sandwich and the rotisserie chicken, but the service is what brings us back. Our server Brooke is outstanding and the other staff are really warm and friendly. Great place to spend your evening.

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Popular dish

Rotisserie Chicken

The Grill at Hacienda del Sol

4.5

4.5 (3039)

$50 and over

American

Foothills

About the restaurant

The Grill at Hacienda del Sol is one of Arizona's top restaurants located in a beautiful setting at the base of the Catalina Foothills. Breathtaking mountain and city views are captured from The Grill dining room where you will be treated to Spirited Southwestern Hospitality and a remarkable menu featuring local ingredients from the resort's own organic gardens, local purveyors, and growers.

The Grill wine list, with over 800 selections, was twice bestowed The Award of Ultimate Distinction by Wine Enthusiast Magazine and has been awarded the Best Of Award of Excellence; from Wine Spectator for 24 consecutive years.

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guyVIP

Dined 7 days ago

This authentic Tucson hacienda resort houses a magnificent special occasion restaurant. House salad was delicious with smoked pork belly and a subtle but snappy dressing. Unfortunately they were out of the Pork Chop Tomahawk, but the Lamb Shank was stunning. Rich and succulent, falling off the bone. Mashed potatoes sopped up the rich sauce. Service was excellent, I would have appreciated a 5-6 ounce wine pour, instead of 4 oz-5oz. We were celebrating a birthday and they provided a couple decadent brownies on the house.

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Bacon-wrapped Filet Mignon

Culinary Dropout - Tucson

4.4

4.4 (2822)

$30 and under

American

Midtown

About the restaurant

At Culinary Dropout, raise your glass to friends coming together. A place where food and music are life. Join us at happy hour for ice cold beer and our famous soft pretzels with provolone fondue. At dinner, a signature cocktail and slow braised 36-hour pork ribs are a perfect pair. While you and your crew enjoy damn good food and drinks, a local band plays live for great vibes. Come hang out and stay a while.

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LeeVIP

Dined 5 days ago

As always, the food and drinks were fantastic. The service was excellent, and I had fun with my business colleagues. I look forward to seeing you all again soon!

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Signature Grill at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa

4.5

4.5 (451)

$30 and under

American

Downtown Tucson

About the restaurant

Using locally grown produce and foods inspired by Native American and Mexican traditions, Signature Grill features robust regionally inspired cooking with savory steaks, chops and seafood at a surprising level of value. The plentiful breakfast buffet and a la carte selections feature regional favorites as well as traditional offerings. Signature Grill’s patio offers breakfast or lunch under the sun or dinner under the stars. Signature Grill captures the essence of the region.

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DaveVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful food; authentic pazole (not too spicy), Caesar salads, oversized burgers, and local beers made for a delightful meal. The view of tucson lights is off the charts. Service was perfect and the patio was comfortable due to portable heaters.

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Experience

Easter Brunch

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Tucson Broadway

3.9

3.9 (153)

$30 and under

American

South Tucson

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Mark

Dined on Feb 21, 2025

We were seated quickly. The wait staff gave recommendations to some specials and gave us time to view the menu. The food was delicious, and we were able to relax and enjoy our time there.

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