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Located
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Down the block from the University of Arizona in the heart of Main Gate Square.
865 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 624-4177 -
Hours
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Monday- Wednesday
11 a.m.-12 a.m.
Thursday-Saturday
11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Sundays
noon-10 p.m.
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Menu
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Our menu changes weekly, so keep checking in to see if there is something you like.
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FINGER FOODS
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Benito’s Nachos
Grande serving of homemade tortilla chips. Served with tomatoes, green chili, black beans and topped with melted Monterey jack and cheddar cheeses. Served with our home made salsa.
$8.95 -
Beer Sponges
Two great big soft pretzels, hot from our ovens. A PERFECT MATCH FOR OUR IPA. Served with our Nuclear Beer Mustard.
$4.25 -
Buffalo Wings
We are known for our wings! There’s nothing little about these drummettes tossed in your choice of medium, wicked hot habenero, or tequila cilantro sauce served with a side of ranch.
$6.95 -
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Crispy, sweet onion rings, lightly beer battered and served with a side of Ranch.
$5.95 -
BBQ Chicken Satay Skewers
Plump chicken breast dipped in our famous BBQ sauce and flame grilled. Great for those folks who are afraid of knives and forks.
$6.50 -
Brew City Fries
Lightly beer battered and served with buttermilk ranch.
$3.95 -
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
A decadent blend of spinach, artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese and our Tucson Blonde Ale. Served in a bowl with fresh tortilla chips. $8.95. Add a toasted Bread Bowl
7.50 -
Chips and Salsa
Fresh tortilla chips served with our homemade salsa fresca.
$3.95 -
SOUPS AND SALADS:
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Serve it in a bread bowl, add $1.50
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Soup du Jour
Always fresh and strictly homemade
Bowl: $3.50. Cup: $2.00 -
Tortilla Soup
A southwestern classic with tender chicken in a spicy broth. Served with fresh avocado, crispy tortilla strips, and shredded Monterrey Jack and Cheddar cheese.
Bowl: $3.50. Cup $2.00 -
Ben’s House Salad
Mixed baby lettuces, tomato, cucumber, mushrooms, broccoli, red onion, carrots and homemade croutons. Served with your choice of dressing.
$7.25 -
Brew House Soup and House Salad
Ben’s House Salad with a bowl of soup du Jour or Tortilla soup.
$6.95 -
Brew House Soup and Caesar Salad
Ben’s Caesar Salad with a bowl of soup du Jour or Tortilla soup
$7.95 -
Slice of Pizza and a Salad
Your choice of a slice of cheese, pepperoni, sausage, or our house specialty of the day and your choice of a Ben’s house salad, Caesar Salad or our salad of the day.
$6.95 -
Asian Chicken Salad
Ginger glazed grilled chicken breast, thinly sliced and tossed with mixed lettuces, oriental vegetables, crispy chow mien noodles and our homemade Thai peanut dressing
$8.50 -
Ben’s Caesar
Crisp Romaine lettuce tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing, topped with aged Parmesan cheese and herbed croutons.
(Add grilled, sliced chicken breast $2.00)
$7.95 -
The Rachel
Mixed lettuces with creamy Gorgonzola cheese, toasted walnuts, sweet craisins, and home made fresh ginger vinaigrette. Very tasty indeed!!
(Add grilled, sliced chicken breast $2.00)$7.95 -
The Lizzy Salad
Mixed lettuces, diced chicken, bacon, gorgonzola cheese, red onion, red and green bell peppers. Tossed in a basil vinaigrette.
$8.50 -
SANDWICHES AND WRAPS
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Philly Cheese Steak
Slow roasted top sirloin, sliced thin and layered with caramelized onions, red and green bell peppers, and Monterey Jack cheese. Flash baked on a toasted hoagie roll.
$8.75 -
Sunshine Daydream
Marinated, grilled chicken breast topped with smoked bacon, Monterey jack cheese and guacamole.
$8.75 -
Good Lovin’
Slow roasted top sirloin, sliced thin and layered with Monterey Jack cheese. Flash baked on a toasted French roll and served with au jus. A dip the French would be proud of.
$8.75 -
Marinated Mushroom Hoagie
Mushrooms marinated in a fresh basil and lemon vinaigrette, sweet peppers and onions and topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese. Served on a toasted roll, topped with basil pesto
$7.95 -
Ruben’s High on Rye
This sandwich is awesome!! Lean corned beef, simmered in our Red Cat Amber Ale and traditional spices and caramelized with our secret sauce. Sliced thin and piled high on grilled rye bread. Served with Russian dressing, sauerkraut and melted Swiss cheese. A house favorite. Taste it and you’ll know why.
$8.75 -
Sonoran Dog
This southwestern tradition starts with a hot dog wrapped with applewood smoked bacon, and topped with caramelized onions, Charro beans, Pico de Gallo, yellow mustard and a habanero cream sauce. (Served a-la-cart)
1 Dog - $3.50 2 Dogs - $6.00 -
The Thief
Smoked turkey, salami, Swiss cheese, pepperoncini, green bell peppers, yellow onion, yellow mustard and Italian vinaigrette served warm on or house-made foccacia bread.
$8.50 -
Italian Grinder
Ham, Salami, Pepperoni, provolone cheese, pepperoncini, green bell peppers, yellow onion and Italian vinaigrette. Baked and finished with shredded lettuce and tomatoes.
$7.95 -
Chicken Tenders
A large platter of homestyle breaded tenders served with french fries and your choice of dipping sauce.
$7.95 -
Buffalo Tenders
A large platter of homestyle breaded tenders, tossed in our signature wing sauce, served with french fries and your choice of dipping sauce.
$7.95 -
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Homestyle breaded tender, tossed in medium buffalo sauce, crowned with creamy gorgonzola cheese, garnished with fresh cilantro and served on a soft roll.
$8.50 -
SOUTH OF THE BREWERY
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Carne Asada
Carne Asada steak marinated for 20 hours then grilled to perfection. Served with Spanish rice, authentic Charro beans, and fresh flour tortillas. Fast becoming a legend in these parts.
$11.95 -
Sonoran Chicken Tacos
Two flour tortillas stuffed with shredded breast of chicken, topped with cabbage and a fresh Pico de Gallo. Served with Spanish rice and authentic Charro beans.
$7.95 -
Carne Tacos
Two flour tortillas stuffed with carne asada, topped with cabbage and a fresh Pico de Gallo. Topped with a habanero cream sauce. Served with Spanish rice and authentic Charro beans.
$7.95 -
Sonoran Chicken Quesadilla
Marinated and shredded chicken breast, served with melted Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses.
$6.75 -
Carne Asada Quesadilla
Marinated and grilled Carne Asada steak, served with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. A wonderful combination of flavors.
$7.25 -
Vegetable Quesadilla
Green chili, and zucchini, served with melted Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses.
$6.50 -
South of the Brewery Extras
Add Grilled Veggies $1.00
Add Guacamole $1.50
Add Sour Cream $1.00 -
BEAR BURGERS
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All burgers are 6 oz. All burgers are cooked medium unless otherwise requested. All burgers served with french fries – substitute cole slaw or cottage cheese upon request. Garnished with lettuce, tomato and onion. Served on a fresh baked bun. The french fries may be substituted with a side salad for $1.00 or beer battered fries for $.75.
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“Bare” Burger
Delicious and grilled to your liking.
$6.95 -
Cheese Burger
Choice of Jack, Swiss, Cheddar, smoked Gouda or Provolone.
$7.25 -
Diane Burger
Sliced onions, fresh mushrooms, chopped garlic and a pinch of white pepper, all sautéed in butter, red wine and a touch of beef stock and crowned with swiss cheese. This burger has been served here for thirty years for a reason.
$7.95 -
Black and Blue Burger
Cajun spice rub and topped with a creamy Gorgonzola cheese.
$7.75 -
California Burger
topped with smoked bacon, guacamole, and Monterey Jack cheese.
$8.25 -
Western BBQ Burger
Bonanza !! It’s topped with smoked bacon, crispy onion rings, Cheddar cheese and served with our famous BBQ sauce.
$8.50 -
Peggy-O
Grilled veggie burger topped with guacamole, jack cheese and a creamy horseradish sauce. What a kick!
$8.25 -
Burger Extras
Substitute with beer battered fries + $0.75
Add extra sauce + $0.50 -
PIZZA
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BBQ Chicken
Our house-made BBQ sauce topped with char-grilled chicken, red onions, mozzarella cheese and smoked Gouda. Garnished with a dusting of cilantro.
10” - $8.50 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 16” - $15.50 -
Ben’s Classic
It is loaded with sausage, pepperoni, black olive, mushrooms, onion and green bell peppers.
10” - $8.95 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 16” - $15.95 -
Vegetable
Our fresh tomato sauce topped with garden fresh bell peppers, onion, spinach, mushrooms, and black olives.
10” - $8.75 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 16” - $15.75 -
Buffalo Chicken
Roasted garlic oil topped with chicken marinated in our tequila wing sauce, roasted and pulled. Accompanied with red onion, mozzarella and a touch of Gorgonzola cheese.
10” - $8.50 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 16” - $15.50 -
Spinach & Artichoke
Our spinach & artichoke dip topped with chicken, roasted garlic and our special blend of cheese.
10” - $8.95 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 16” - $15.95 -
T-Rex
ARRRR! Danger! This Pizza is loaded with pepperoni, sausage, ground sirloin and bacon.
10” - $8.95 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 16” - $15.95 -
Chicken & Pesto
Our fresh made basil pesto sauce topped with char-grilled chicken, honey roasted garlic, mozzarella and aged Wisconsin parmesan. (pesto contains nuts)
10” - $8.95 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 16” - $15.95 -
PIZZA
10“ Personal Plain Cheese $ 5.50 ($ .75 per topping)
16” Large Plain Cheese $11.95 ($1.75 per topping) -
Toppings
Sausage
Pepperoni
Grilled Chicken
Black Olives
Bell Peppers
Extra Cheese
Jalapeno
Red Onion
Fresh Basil
Spinach
Roasted Garlic
Onions
Red Onion
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DESSERTS
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Baby Bear
Scoop of vanilla ice cream, hot fudge and whip cream.
$2.95 -
Brown Bear
A homemade chocolate brownie topped with vanilla ice cream and smothered with hot fudge and whipped cream.
$4.95 -
Pazookie
A made to order hot homemade chocolate chip cookie topped with vanilla ice cream and smothered with hot fudge and whipped cream.
$4.95