Pat's Drive In ★ 4.3
Pat's Drive In on West Niagara in Tucson is the walk-up burger and chili dog stand running since 1961, a beloved west-side Tucson institution still.
Signature: Chili dog, Cheeseburger
What to order at Time Market
- Signature dishes
- Wood-fired pizza, Italian deli sandwich
Signature dishes: Wood-fired pizza, Italian deli sandwich
Location
Address: 444 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85705
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