Tucson restaurants offers some interesting choices this July 4th.  Think Elvis impersonator, clam bake, pizza deals, all American buffet with a Southwest flair, pie eating contest, and opportunity to watch fireworks.

Check it out.

Barrio Grill
135 S. 6th Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 629-0191
www.restaurant.com/barrio
In addition to their regular menu Barrio will be serve a ribs special ($19), a special apple tart ($5.95) and more. Food will be served from 5 p.m. to midnight.
 
 Chad’s Steakhouse & Saloon
3001 N. Swan
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 881-1802
www.chadssteakhouse.com
Chad’s will be open and serving their regular menu from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
 
 
 El Parador
2744 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-2744
www.elparadortucson.com
In addition to the regular menu, enjoy BBQ chicken (2 pieces), potato salad and beans ($8.95) served from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
 
 
J Bar
3770 E Sunrise Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 615-6100
www.janos.com
J Bar will serve an all-American buffet featuring 20 dishes and roving entertainment from Bill Ganz, country-western singer and guitarist, close-in magic by Steve Ehlers, and Elvis impersonation by Freddy G.

The dinner is priced at $29.95 for adults and $14.95 for children 12 and under; tax and gratuity additional. Doors open for dinner at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended. 
 
 
Magpies (5 locations)
4654 E. Speedway
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-5977
www.magpiespizza.com
Magpies will be featuring 2 medium pizzas with 2 toppings for $20 or 2 large pizzas with 1 topping for $22. Open from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Check website for information on all five locations.
 
 
Maynards Market & Kitchen
400 N. Toole Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 545-0577
www.maynardsmarket.com
Maynards Market will host their first annual clam boil ($25). This feast includes fresh clams, stone crab claws, andouille sausage, sweet corn and potatoes steamed in a white wine clam broth with fresh herbs, smoked trout pasta salad, fingerling potato salad, fresh slaw, garden salad, crusty French bread, blueberry pie…and more!
 
Guests can add half of a char grilled lobster for $15. Festivities also include a pie eating contest with great prizes. Live music and food service begin at 6 p.m., pie eating contest starts at 8 p.m. and the A-Mountain fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. 
 
 Hifalutin, Rapid fire Western Grill
6780 N. Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-0518
www.hifalutintucson.com
In addition to the regular menu, Hifalutin will offer a 12-oz. New York strip steak with baked potato, veggies and side salad ($21.95) served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
 
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