In search of a new favorite Southern spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Southern spots around Tucson, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.
Tucson-area consumers historically spend more in fall at restaurants than any other season of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of reputation management and marketing automation for small businesses. Estimated daily customers at Tucson-area restaurants rose to 54 per business in the fall of last year, 3% higher than the average for the rest of the year.
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1. Holy Smokin Butts BBQ
First on the list is Holy Smokin Butts BBQ. Located at 6940 E. Broadway Blvd., the spot to score barbecue and more is the highest-rated Southern restaurant in Tucson, boasting 4.5 stars out of 271 reviews on Yelp.
2. Smokey Mo
Next up is Mountain First Avenue's Smokey Mo, situated at 2650 N. First Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 221 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score barbecue, burgers and sandwiches has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Silver Saddle Steakhouse
Silver Saddle Steakhouse, located at 310 E. Benson Highway, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the steakhouse, which offers burgers, barbecue and more, four stars out of 518 reviews.
4. Texas Roadhouse
A location of the chain Texas Roadhouse, a steakhouse and traditional American spot that offers barbecue and more, is another go-to, with four stars out of 279 Yelp reviews. Head over to 170 S. Wilmot Road to see for yourself.
5. Kiss Of Smoke BBQ
Over in Arroyo Chico, check out Kiss Of Smoke BBQ, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 68 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score barbecue and more at 663 S. Plumer Ave.
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