Best Burgers in Tucson (2025)

Downtown’s playful, Sonoran-influenced burgers from Lindon “Lindy” Reilly deliver bold flavors without the gut-busting stacks. Praised by Tucson Foodie and noted by the Arizona Daily Star for its local roots, it’s a must for creative builds and tots.

An iconic Fourth Avenue burger house with outsized personality and burgers to match. Recently revitalized for 2025, it remains a locals’ favorite and frequent media pick, highlighted by Tucson Foodie and long celebrated by national TV.

A Southern-inspired gastropub where the Parish Burger—blue cheese, bacon, onion marmalade—wins steady acclaim. Frequently recommended by Tucson Foodie and local critics, it’s a great late-night option with strong Arizona-meets-Louisiana vibes.

Beloved neighborhood market-restaurant serving a simply dialed-in, locally sourced burger—often with beef from Arizona ranches. Recently refreshed and operating daily, it’s been spotlighted by Tucson Foodie and admired for its community ethos.

Arizona’s oldest brewery pairs pints with a lineup of hearty burgers like the Hatch chile-topped Southwestern and the red wine mushroom Diane. A deeply Tucson institution and 100% employee-owned, it’s praised by local media and fans alike.

A Main Gate staple feeding generations with house-ground patties. The Western Burger—a local favorite—regularly earns nods from Tucson Foodie, and the menu showcases ties to Tucson purveyors alongside a lively beer list.

Old-school bar, new-school fan base. Half-pound, hand-pressed patties and signatures like Scotty’s Black & Blue get frequent love from Tucson Foodie and local regulars. A laid-back, deeply Tucson burger-and-beer hang.

Chef Daniel Scordato’s foothills burger counter elevates classics with Certified Piedmontese beef and smart toppings. The Sonoran Burger drew praise from Phoenix Magazine and Tucson Foodie for capturing the city’s flavor in burger form.

Butcher, brasserie, and bar under one roof, turning pristine, Arizona-sourced beef into standout burgers. Lauded by Tucson Foodie and locals for quality and craft, this Five Points anchor doubles as a great place to stock up for home.

A classic Tucson dining room where seafood shares the stage with a serious half-pound burger. The Kingfisher Burger remains a local standby, backed by long-running acclaim and a dedicated following.