Andy Lin's Lickity List (Amazing $10 Authentic Meals in Tucson)

Welcome to Andy Lin's Lickity List!  Only restaurants that are unique to Tucson can be found on this list.  The other great part is that it's all very cheap - around $10 for an amazing meal!  I usually stick to the same item off the menu at these places to satisfy the craving of a meal I haven't had in a while.

This list will be a running log that I will update whenever I go to one of my several favorite restaurants in Tucson, so be sure to check back for my latest recommendations via the link under my Hot Topics section!

Andy Lin's Lickity List
Amazing $10 Authentic Meals in Tucson

Wings and Rice
5502 E Pima Road
Tucson, AZ 85712
Date Visited: Aug 8, 2018
Style: American Chinese
Go-To-Lick: 6 Wings (Combo Special)
Price: $13.03 including tax

Raves: Privately owned restaurants shine in Tucson, almost one on every corner.  This next place to hit the Lickity List has been around for many years: Wings and Rice.  It is literally what it sounds like, fried chicken wings tossed in sauce and served with a side of fried rice.  But what makes this place so special is the fried rice.  They top it with their "Japanese White Sauce", which is unlike anything I've ever had on traditional Chinese fried rice.  My recommendation for the Go-To-Lick here is the 6 Wings combo special that comes with a large fried rice and a fountain drink.  You could order the items a la carte but at that point it basically adds up to a free drink anyway.  They have a ton of wing flavors, but my favorite is the Spicy Italian and I've also enjoyed Garlic Parmesan.

Shown above is the 10 Wings combo, which you can go for if you want to eat half and save the rest for another meal. :) You're probably wondering why I don't get hot wings here, but it's because I tried them and the flavor doesn't stand out above anywhere else you'd go for hot wings.  Finally, I have not tried anything else on the menu to make any additional recommendations here.


China Szechwan
1800 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
Date Visited: Mar 28, 2017
Style: Sichuan
Go-To-Lick: Water-Boiled Fish
Price: $10.75 including tax 
Read this review. 


Ikkyu
2040 W Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
Date Visited: Jun 25, 2016
Style: Japanese
Go-To-Lick: Tonkotsu Ramen
Price: $8.33 including tax
Read this review. 


Sher-E-Punjab
853 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
Date Visited: September 24, 2015
Style: Indian
Go-To-Lick: Lamb Vindaloo with Basmati Rice
Price: $12.44 including tax
Read this Review.


BK Tacos & Hotdogs
5118 S 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
Date Visited: August 21, 2014
Style: Sonora Mexican
Go-To-Lick: Large Caramelo Asada
Price: $6.78 including tax 
Read this Review.


Saing Thai Cuisine
9136 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
Date Visited: June 19, 2014
Style: Thai
Go-To-Lick: Pad Kee Mao
Price: $8.59 including tax 
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Frog & Firkin
874 East University Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85719 
Date Visited: May 12, 2014
Style: English Pub
Go-To-Lick: The Firkin Burger with Cheese
Price: $9.13 including tax 
Read this Review.


El Guero Canelo
2480 North Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85705 
Date Visited: May 3, 2014
Style: Sonora Mexican
Go-To-Lick: 2x Carne Asada Burro Jr. with Extra Cheese
Price: $9.27 including tax 
Read this Review.


Andy Lin is your typical Tucson resident and is not a food connoisseur.  He is simply a man who knows what pleases his tastebuds and belly.   Special thanks to Nate M. and Matt H. for help with coming up with a title for this list.