Best Budget Restaurants in Tucson
Arizona Travel Guide suggests ten of the best budget restaurants in Tucson, ranging from retro diners to food trucks to inexpensive Mexican places.
Here are some highly-rated restaurants in Tucson known for being budget-friendly (ranging from inexpensive to moderate).
Best Budget Restaurants in Tucson
1. Bobo’s Restaurant
Description: Hearty comfort food is the order of the day at this homey and compact diner known for breakfast, especially its huge pancakes.
Address: 2938 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716
Phone: +1 520-326-6163
Website: facebook.com/p/Bobos-Restaurant-Coffee-House
2. Frank’s Restaurant
Description: Compact, no-frills joint doling out American breakfasts during the day and Mexican dinners at night.
Address: 3843 E Pima St, Tucson, AZ 85716
Phone: +1 520-881-2710
Website: franksrestaurant.com
3. The Quesadillas
Description: Little Mexican counter serve preparing quesadillas, tacos, tostadas and other casual eats.
Address: 2418 N Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712
Phone: +1 520-296-1345
Website: thequesadillas.com
4. Street Taco and Beer Co.
Description: Contemporary, brick-walled counter-serve eatery featuring a menu of tacos, burritos and beer.
Address: 58 W Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: +1 520-269-6266
Website: streettaco.online
5. Little Anthony’s Diner
Description: Eatery offering old-school American fare in a retro dining room, plus classic car shows monthly.
Address: 7010 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710
Phone: +1 520-296-0456
Website: littleanthonysdiner.com
6. Serial Grillers (Speedway Blvd.)
Description: Relaxed eatery offering creative pizzas, cheesesteaks, burgers and calzones, plus craft beers on tap. Known for unique, affordable eats.
Address: 5737 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712
Phone: +1 520-546-2160
Website: serialgrillersaz.com
7. JoJo’s Restaurant
Description: Festive indoor/outdoor cafe for global cuisine, late-night happy hours and live music performances.
Address: 76 W Washington St, Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: +1 520-622-0351
Website: jojostucson.com
8. Jerry Bob’s Restaurant
Description: Down-to-earth eatery serving up traditional American comfort meals, including breakfast dishes.
Address: 2680 E Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756 (Note: Multiple locations exist)
Phone: +1 520-807-5717
Website: jerrybobs.wordpress.com
9. BK Carne Asada and Hot Dogs (1st Ave.)
Description: Down-to-earth choice for Mexican and American offerings, including carne asada and spicy Sonoran hot dogs. Also makes our list of the Best Mexican Restaurants in Tucson!
Address: 2680 N 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719
Phone: +1 520-207-2245
Website: bktacos.com
10. Culinary Dropout
Description: Cool, British-style gastropub chain with quirky decor, serving inventive cocktails and comfort food. Falls into the moderate budget category.
Address: 2543 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716
Phone: +1 520-203-0934
Website: culinarydropout.com/locations/tucson-az
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