These are The Republic readers’ favorite foods in metro Phoenix
Readers have voted on the best burrito, taco, burger and french fries in metro Phoenix over the years. Here are the winners.
- Texas Roadhouse plans to open 30 new restaurants, including two in Arizona.
- Bubba’s 33 is owned by Texas Roadhouse and its name comes from the founder’s nickname and the year Prohibition ended.
- Arizona currently has 10 Texas Roadhouse locations and three Bubba’s 33 locations.
Texas Roadhouse, the Louisville, Kentucky-based chain famous for its fluffy, pillowy dinner rolls, is expanding in Arizona and bringing its offshoot, Bubba’s 33, along.
According to Restaurant Business Online, “Texas Roadhouse is the biggest casual-dining chain in the U.S.” as of April 3.
A Texas Roadhouse spokesperson told USA TODAY that the company plans to open 30 new Texas Roadhouse and Bubba’s 33 restaurants in 17 states, including two in Arizona: one in Tempe and another in Yuma.
As of May 27, 12 of those locations have opened. This includes a Bubba’s 33 in Tempe, which is Arizona’s third Bubba’s 33 restaurant. The others are in Peoria and Goodyear.
Arizona has 10 Texas Roadhouse locations, nine in metro Phoenix and one in Prescott.
Yuma’s restaurant and opening date have not been announced.
Is Bubbas 33 owned by Texas Roadhouse?
Yes. Texas Roadhouse owns Bubba’s 33.
What does the 33 in Bubba’s stand for?
The founder and CEO of Texas Roadhouse told Forbes that Bubba was his nickname and 33 stood for 1933, the year that Prohibition ended.
Bubba’s 33 menu
Diners can find steak, burgers, wings, pastas and pizza on Bubba’s 33 menu.
Hungry for more? Sign up for our newsletter Dining with azcentral.
Bubba’s 33 locations in Arizona
The new Bubba’s 33 location is at 1730 W. Ranch Road, Tempe. It joins locations in Goodyear and Peoria.
Details: 480-493-2184, bubbas33.com.
To see all the Texas Roadhouse locations, visit texasroadhouse.com/location.
Reach the reporter at BAnooshahr@azcentral.com. Follow @baharcreative on Instagram.
