These 2 local restaurants are bringing the wagyu smashburger trend to Tucson 🍔

Jan 27, 2026
Jan 27, 2026

There’s just something about a smash burger that blows all other hamburgers out of the water.

A crispy, golden-brown crust with caramelized edges surrounds the patty, providing the perfect, audible crunch as you take a bite.

You’re then met with a juicy, tender inside that just oozes flavor. Despite its thinness, it's still somehow packed with all the savory goodness that you want from a classic hamburger.

There's nothing tough or dry about a good smash burger patty. They're also not the overly juicy burgers that slip and slide everywhere, leaving you with a soggy bun. There's no half-melted Kraft cheese singles or wilted toppings: just an ideal meal that puts everything else to shame.

Now imagine that and elevate it.

That’s the kind of burgers BŌS Burger is serving up.

Here, they aren’t using the typical angus beef. Their patties are rich, buttery and melt in your mouth as you take in the rest of the flavors: these are Kobe American wagyu burgers.

American style wagyu burgers are all the rage, and the delicious trend has made its way to Tucson thanks to places like BŌS Burger and Kaiju Burger.

I tried BŌS Burger's green chile burger, which came with roasted hatch green chiles, American cheese, and their house-made Dijon aioli.

The burger itself was heavenly. It had the perfect crispy outside that is a necessity for a good smash burger. When you get to the center of the burger, it’s like you’ve hit gold.

Its center has a buttery, juicy texture that exudes a savory, rich flavor. It’s not too oily or overwhelmingly greasy, you still feel like you can down another instead of feeling too full or bloated after a few bites.