Tucson's favorite burger-flipping gentle giant is grilling something sexy. Co-owner and cook Lindy Reilly took the title away from four-year running champion Zinburger for this, his first Weekly Reader's Choice. Lindy's meaty masterpieces come topped with everything from fried eggs to mac and cheese—try a signature special with "hot and smothered" tots or onion rings before a long night of drinking downtown or during an easy afternoon on Fourth. Feeling brave? Finishing the five-patty Hooligan lands your photo on the wall. For the "go-big-or-go-home" type, the OMFG (as featured on Man v. Food) boasts nine beef patties and enough fixings to choke a manatee. Eat it in 20 minutes and it's free. Just don't expect to leave with your pants buttoned.
Runners up:
2. ZINBURGER WINE & BURGER BAR
6390 E. Grant Road
298-2020
1865 E. River Road, No. 101
299-7799; foxrc.com/restaurants/zinburger-wine-burger-bar
3. MONKEY BURGER
5350 E. Broadway Blvd., Suite 128
514-9797; monkeyburgerrestaurant.com