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Bubb's Grub
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
Chris O. said: "mmmmhmmmm, BBQ! The menu is pretty daunting, I was standing there for probably 10 minutes before I could figure out what I wanted. There's just so much to choose from! I ended up with the Baby back ribs and the chili cheese fries. Ribs…" read more »
25 reviews for Bubb's Grub
Review Highlights
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"The BBQ sauce was so good I decided to risk it and bring 2..." In 4 reviews -
"If it was closer to Tucson then we would go more often." In 5 reviews -
"Hand down the best pulled pork I have ever eaten." In 4 reviews
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25 reviews in English
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Review from joe y.
Tucson, AZ
4/22/2012
This my friends is the real deal! As anyone knows, the best bbq places have a roll of paper towel on every table!
The place is the perfect atmosphere; cozy -southern- southwestern- combo of everything bbq!
We did the tobacco onions for a starter- dip then in the southwestern mustard... Perfect!
Main courses consisted of a pulled pork sandwich, two meat entree (brisket and pulled pork), chef salad with pulled pork, and the full rack of ribs. (everyone told me they loved their meals... I had the ribs... THE BEST I'VE HAD SINCE I CAN REMEMBER! And that's saying alot, because ribs are one of my favorite, most scrutinized meals!)
Of course (like any great bbq place) the sides were a perfect compliment. Spicy baked beans, cole slaw, spiced red potatoes.
The kiddos had mac and cheese, beans, and chicken tenders... If your kid is quiet and eating their meal non stop, you've hit a jackpot!
Too full for desert, but the ice cream coming out of that kitchen is another reason for me to be back!
No wonder the sign boasts "award winning bbq"! -
Review from K M.
Tucson, AZ
3/27/2012
Ya know I forgot to review this place a while back, so this is based on a visit from November.
Have had BBQ in various spots through the country including the BBQ belt of the south. We were on the far NW side of town, far from our home, and looking for a place to eat and watch a football game and this place was really a surprise, meats, wings, fries. So far the best BBQ I have had in Tucson.
Four-and-a-half stars plus 1/2 star for the surprise. -
Review from O G.
Queen Creek, AZ
3/19/2012
So far the best BBQ place that I have been to in the area. We liked it so much I stop by when in the area traveling which by the way is over an hour for me
The Food: Large selection on menu the pork is excellent, and the brisket is good. I had the brisket twice now and the first time it was better it was little dry this time.
Service can be more focus on the customer.
So stop and check it out. -
Review from Marni A.
Tucson, AZ
5/24/2012
Great pulled pork sandwiches. The Bloody Mary's are to die for. Great tobacco onion. Service is fast and friendly. Price are very resonable. This is worth the drive. Best bbq I have had in Tucson. I will be taking my out of town visitors here.
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Review from Jeff R.
Tucson, AZ
3/15/2012
I arrived early and there were only three people, at one table, in the place. The "manager" or host spent several minutes talking with them while I stood "waiting to be seated". Several employees seemed to notice me, but none took the initiative to ask if I was there to eat. At my "patience has run out point" a server finally came over and took me to a table.
She did a good job and the catfish dinner I had was ok. Fish and fries were good. Hush puppies a waste of the calories- hard, luke warm and tasteless.
When I left, the "manager" and one of his employees were busy doing something on a dumb phone so I left without suggesting he pay more attention to potential customers. Who knows how many have walked out instead of waiting. -
Review from David D.
Tucson, AZ
3/26/2012 2 Check-ins Here
This was my first visit to BG after driving by too many times and always noticing a fairly full parking lot. That's typically a good sign. My cuz and I both had the pulled pork sandwich which was awesome. He had potato salad and I had cole slow which were both very good. Alyssa was our server and was very attentive. Decor and background music both very nice. I'll be back.
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Review from Saba B.
Updated - 1/30/2012
Best. Smoked. Andouille. Sausage. Ever...More superlatives come to mind as I relive the decadent taste of Bubb's pork shoulder, ribs, chicken, and pork brisket trio. Nothing is an afterthought here. Even BG's signature BBQ sauce is sweet, spicy, and impossibly rich. I lament that BG's is so far from T-Town, as these guys SMOKE the competition in Southern Arizona. The service is also snappy and thorough and the ambience old school western kitsch. We are definitely coming back for the four-tiered Belly Buster challenge and the Wednesday night all-you-can-eat ribs. Just take a look at the motorized smoker in the back for an idea of how seriously these guys take the art of the grill. Unbeatable!
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Review from Daniel K.
Tucson, AZ
10/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
If you have been to almost any bbq place then you will be familiar with the style. The atmosphere of this place is traditional "BBQ" western ranch house style. We stopped here on our way to the Ford dealership and it was a pleasant surprise.
So far the best BBQ place that I have been to in the Tucson area. We liked it so much we went again a week later when we came up to buy the car from the dealer in Oracle and we brought friends the second time. If it was closer to Tucson then we would go more often.
Food: this is why we eat out at places like this, to enjoy juicy meats and tasty sauces. This place hits the head of the nail. Both times I ordered the three meat platter and I have to say that their chicken is wonderful. The private label sauce is one of the best that I have had. My only regret is that I didn't buy a bottle to bring home. Guess we will have to go again :-) -
Review from Kassi E.
Tucson, AZ
2/1/2012 2 Check-ins Here
This place is great bor the BBQ. We were there for an event and the service was quick and easy for 20+ people hanging out. No one said anything was bad and I had the brisket. Awesome place!
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Review from Stacy L.
Tucson, AZ
1/31/2012
Excellent food and great service. Get the pulled pork sandwich.
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Review from Brandon S.
Newport Beach, CA
2/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
Those who live in Tucson are VERY LUCKY to have Bubb's Grub!!!! SERIOUSLY LUCKY!!!!!!
I love BBQ and search for joints in every city I visit. I've been lucky enough to have dined numerous times on some of the finest Texas BBQ in Austin, Texas- Stubs, Rudy's...etc
Bubb's Grub is REAL DEAL Texas BBQ! I'm from SoCal and can't find REAL Texas bbq here.....some good bbq, but nothing that brings back memories and flavors of Texas. I was visiting Tucson last week and drove north just wandering around......I saw a small restaurant in the middle of nowhere (ok, I'm from SoCal.....this seemed like the middle of nowhere) it had a big sign that said "WORLD CHAMPION BBQ" with a big painting of Texas on it...... I went back to my hotel and told the wife that we were having bbq for dinner. If you see a restaurant that says "World Champion".....YOU MUST STOP AND EAT. My order was take out so my review is for the food only. It turns out they were world champion for their bbq sauce and pulled pork....I think in 1998, forgive me if I'm wrong.
The pride and joy of Texas bbq is brisket.....this was some of the best brisket I have EVER had; almost tender enough to cut with my plastic fork, a nice amount of fat running thru the meat, incredibly juicy, and the smokey flavor, spice, and crust was out of this world...BRAVO Bubb's!!!! YOU ROCK!!!! You must be proud of your brisket to offer "burnt corners and pieces" as an appetizer! Oh I wish I had 2 stomachs that night! I also had the pulled pork.....Fantastic, and the bbq chicken....Fantastic... The beans were great, smokey, and spicy, not sweet. Their bbq sauce is just wonderful, their spicy bbq sauce is wonderful, and their mustard bbq sauce is wonderful. Some say a bbq sauce is truly special when you would consider drinking it just by itself......Bubb's is pretty damn close!
The menu is huge and has so much variety....but since I had only one chance I ordered the staples to test their Texas authenticity. There are plenty of sandwiches, appetizers, salads, and sides. The staff was very friendly and helpful with all my nerdy bbq questions. I loved Bubb's so much that I would certainly pay to overnight their food to my home in SoCal. I've done this once before from a North Carolina bbq joint....that's how much I love bbq! They even serve Texas toast!!
I just feel like cursing right now.....F&^K YEAH Bubb's!
If you live in Tucson and eat here all the time....I ask you to slap yourself once in a while before you sit down at Bubb's to appreciate and remember how lucky you are to have this quality of bbq in your home town. AMAZING! I WILL BE BACK!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Bubb's! -
Review from Bill B.
4/21/2011
Who cares about the ambience, etc. The food is mouthwatering!
The pulled pork equals the very best that can be found in the Carolinas and I have not been able to find brisket that good in Texas outside of a competition. The chicken is moist and the links are truly hot. I'm not a fan of dry-rub ribs so, I'll leave that for others to judge. If you like either Southern or Texas BBQ, go here. Both styles are done superbly.
You won't be disappointed and the proprietor has the competition awards to back up the excellent food. -
Review from Karl K.
Marana, AZ
5/16/2011
If you're going to get proper BBQ in Tucson, this is pretty much the best choice.
Tucson isn't a panacea of fantastic BBQ and there are chain restaurants in Texas that would beat anything here, including Bubb's. That said, Bubb's is good, above average BBQ fare. -
Review from Cindy N.
1/8/2012
I'm usually a "healthy eater", however, once in a while I do crave the "What's not so good for you" and gobble it down unabashedly. The main sins in this area, for me are Sonoran Hot Dogs or BBQ. Thanks to all my Yelp writers I had chosen Bubb's Grub to quell my mouth watering desire for some real Texas BBQ. We made the long trek out to Catalina from the North side of town to test out the pretty nice reviews I had seen on Yelp. The place was cool with a Texas style Ranch House. Comfortable booths plus a real Western style ambiance. I was pretty ticked off when we had to pay $3.00 extra to share a meal but it was written all over the menu. They came out with the order in about 2 minutes which led me to wonder how that was possible. The shock came when the pulled pork and the brisket portions were tiny. Also a small amount of fries as well as the cole slaw. Let's not forget the one slice of Texas toast. Let me first say that everything was tasty . I asked the manager about the small portions and he commented that prices are high on meat so therefore the portions reflect that. He came back with some extra meat. Our waitress was so apologetic and extra sweet. She genuinely wanted us to have a good experience. She personally gives most of her customers her own chocolates with the bill. I believe her name was Lurenna. Works there on weekends. The place was crowded so I guess it's popular up in Catalina. Still I love to try different places out, rule some in and some out. That's what Yelp is all about. Because it is a far distance, I'm not sure if I would make the trip up there. If you live closer you won't be disappointed. Huge menu and many choices.
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Review from Francois E.
Phoenix, AZ
10/5/2011
Found this place by just driving by! WOW! Was very impressed with the food, the only thing is that i wish there had been just a touch more on my plate. left kinda hungry, i suppose i could go to the all you can eat BBQ that they have? lol
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Review from Chuck P.
Tucson, AZ
11/6/2011 3 Check-ins Here
OK, this is the best place for hearty mouthwatering food in little ol' Catalina. Meat lovers dream with fabulous sides!
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Review from John D.
Cambridge, MA
Hand down the best pulled pork I have ever eaten. From the first fork full I knew it was love at first bite. This stuff was porkalicious! I added just a little of the BBQ sauce that Bubb's makes and I was devouring my plate. The BBQ sauce was so good I decided to risk it and bring 2 bottles back home.
If you are in Oro Valley / Catalina area this place is a MUST !
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Review from Chuck D.
Marana, AZ
12/8/2010 4 Check-ins Here
Neither sophisticated or elegant, Bubb's has awesome food and great service. Bubb's starts with a real smoker located behind the restaurant - the first requirement of any good BBQ. The ribs are meaty and tender. My personal favorite is a rack of beef ribs. They are big and good. My wife's favorite is the smoked prime rib (available on weekends) which is unique and excellent. The meat combinations, including chicken, provide just about all you could want. Sides are good.
Sports fans will find the bar a good place to keep up with your team. -
Review from Adrian A.
Tucson, AZ
7/10/2010
I have been enjoying Bubb's Grub for several years and have never been disappointed with the food or the friendly service. I have always found the meat to tasty and well prepared (the brisket is my favorite) and sides equally good (I usually choose beans and potatoes).
In addition to great barbecue I would recommend their Friday fish fry.
On a side note... Bubb's Grub also actively sponsors and donates to local youth sports teams. -
Review from a w.
San Francisco, CA
2/12/2011
Here's a tip for you Tucson natives, get Bubb's Grub to cater your thanksgiving! I was visiting my bf's family and that's what they did. Apparently you have to sign up a bit early b/c they have a limited number of meals to go for thanksgiving, but YOWZA. Cranberry fluff, I'm still talking about it 1 year later! The turkey was smoked (natch!) and there was enough food to feed an army. It seems to me the pricing was reasonable too, but I don't remember what we paid.
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Review from Stephen G.
Tucson, AZ
11/20/2010
This is the best BBQ place in town now that Brundogs has cut its menu to a mere shadow of its former self. All the meats have a succulent BBQ flavor and the sauce is a perfect complement to the meat. Sides are terrific too. Too bad it is so far from my house. Wait, maybe it is a good thing. If it was closer, I'd eat there more often and I'd be as big as a house.
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Review from Rob T.
Tempe, AZ
8/1/2010
Been going to Bubb's when I visit my parents for years. Good BBQ (especially the pulled pork), awesome Friday Fish Fry, and we've never had bad service. Great owners too, they really love what they do. Breakfast during tourist season is a nice touch too. Nothing like a BBQ pork omelet to fortify for the day! Oh, and that new Southern Style Mustard BBQ sauce... so good.
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Review from James B.
New York, NY
8/4/2010
Not a lot of competition out there in Catalina but this place is worth going to if you like BBQ. Nice service and atmosphere.
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Review from Andrew M.
Colorado Springs, CO
4/4/2009
Had dinner with the family while vacationing in Tucson during spring break. I am an aficionado of pork spare ribs, but I'd have to give Bubb's only a 3 star rating for their pork ribs. Good spare ribs fall off the bone. These didn't. They were not really tough, per se, but they just weren't as tender as I would have expected for a place that specializes in ribs. On a lark I also ordered some beef ribs, which were not good at all - maybe a 2 star rating on the beef ribs. They were tough and fatty, with little flavor other than smoke. Bubb's regular BBQ sauce was too hot for everyone in our group, and their mild sauce was a but too vinegary and somewhat sour for the adult tastes in our group. The kids flat out couldn't eat either the mild or the hot sauce. It would have been great if Bubb had a sweet / smoky style of BBQ sauce for those with that taste preference. The sides were good, although nothing to go crazy about. The ambiance was good - nice local flavor. Overall, not a bad experience, but not a great one either.
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Review from William G.
Bath, ME
2/10/2009
Bubb's Grub is really good Texas smoked Bar-B-Q done over Pecan wood. The ribs, and brisket are wonderful. The pulled Pork not too bad, and the smoked chicken a bit dry, but very tasty. Their hot BBQ sauce is super. Great for lunch, as it is quiet; dinner I am told is packed.
