Tucson is known as one of the biggest craft beer capitals in the United States. So, it really comes as no surprise that the Arizona city is also filled with numerous places where you can order a tantalising basket of some great chicken wings.
After all, few things pair better together than an ice-cold beer and chicken wings. Whether you’re ordering them absolutely loaded up with sauce or dry and spicy, you’ll find that the best chicken wings in Tucson all impress.
And, you don’t have to look far to find them. We’ve done all of the dirty (yet tasty) work for you. Craving some wings? Check out our picks for seven of the best places for chicken wings in Tuscon.
Best Chicken Wings In Tucson
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1. Rocco’s Little Chicago
We know what you’re thinking…the best chicken wings in Tucson at a local pizza joint? Yep. Rocco’s Little Chicago might serve up some of the city’s tastiest pizza pies. But, locals also love this spot for their mouthwatering chicken wings. Tender, juicy and loaded with flavour, these award-winning wings impress every single time. And, the options are simple; choose from mild, medium, hot or homemade BBQ.
2. Wings Over Broadway
Wings Over Broadway serves up, you guessed it, world-class wings. On top of whipping up some tasty bacon ranch fries, sandwiches and burgers, they’ve got one of the most extensive lists of wing sauces in the city. And, they even organise the flavours for you by heat level. It starts out at White Garlic wings, goes on up to Honey Hot and eventually caps out with something called No Mercy.
3. Buffalo Bell
Ask any local where their favourite wing shop in Tucson is and they’ll likely list Buffalo Bell as one of their favourites. There’s something seriously charming about this local eatery. And, part of it is due to the sheer simplicity of the menu and the authentic hometown charm of the place itself. Wings come in just about six varieties. Choose from Mild, Medium, Hot, Suicide, BBQ or Honey Mustard. They’re all fantastic, honestly.
4. Circle S Saloon
You cannot, and we repeat cannot visit Tucson and not visit the Circle S Saloon. It’s a little slice of culture and history mixed in with some of the city’s best bar eats. And, with 59 cent wing nights, it’s hard to pass up the chance to indulge in something so tasty at such a fantastic price. Load up on wings as a warmup to your real meal, which has gotta be one of their mouthwatering burgers. Try the Cuban.
5. Lucky Wishbone
With a few locations all over the city, you’re never too far from the tasty chicken wings at Lucky Wishbone. And, that’s great considering just how much you’ll crave them after your first taste. With just five flavours to choose from, it makes it easy to choose and find a favourite. And, if you find that you’re still hungry, you can order some of their delicious breaded chicken fingers. While they’re not wings, they’re just as good.
6. Barrio Brewing Co.
There’s a lot to love about Barrio Brewing Co. and it doesn’t all have to do with the fact that they serve some of the city’s finest wings. As one of Tucson’s best breweries, you’ll find that their bar eats match the fabulous flavours of their craft beers. Order a round and settle into their buffalo wings. They come with tequila-cilantro sauce and pair perfectly with a blonde beer. You’re about to enter a flavourful foodie paradise.
7. Foxy Roxy’s Chicken ‘n Cone
We’re not sure how to explain just how creative and mouthwatering the concept here is. They serve chicken in waffle cones. Yes, chicken in waffle cones, people. While you can and should order their famous wings, go ahead and treat yourself to a Chicken Chunks cone. It comes with boneless wings tossed in a sauce of your choice loaded up in a cone and served with fries. It’s a tantalising treat you’ll be ordering more than once.
