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Welcome To Flaps and Racks
At Flaps and Racks, located in Tucson, AZ, an exhilarating dining experience awaits chicken wing enthusiasts. The restaurant boasts a unique aviation theme, complete with repurposed airline seats and bright decor that captures the essence of travel. Guests rave about a diverse menu featuring innovative wing sauces like garlic Parmesan and mango habanero, complemented by flavorful appetizers such as pork belly and sweet potato fries. With a casual yet trendy atmosphere, Flaps and Racks is perfect for families and groups alike, offering takeout, delivery, and even military discounts. Whether you're a local or just passing through, it's a must-visit destination for tantalizing tastes and excellent service.
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Flaps and Racks
Welcome to Flaps and Racks, a hidden gem nestled in Tucson, Arizona, that redefines the casual dining experience with its vibrant ambiance and mouthwatering chicken wings. Located at 3253 E Valencia Rd, this trendy eatery invites you to enjoy a unique culinary journey that merges the thrill of air travel with the comfort of a cozy restaurant.
The concept is as delightful as it is innovative, featuring decor that pays homage to the aviation industry. Imagine sitting in repurposed airplane seats surrounded by colorful airline-themed decorations. As you soak in the atmosphere, the sound of laughter and conversation fills the air, but don’t expect overwhelming noise—Flaps and Racks strikes a perfect balance with its moderate Noise level, making it an ideal spot for groups and families alike.
Now, let’s talk about what truly steals the show here: the food. Flaps and Racks specializes in chicken wings, offering a vast array of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From zesty AL Pastor and fiery Mango Habanero to the comfortingly rich Garlic Parmesan, there’s a sauce for every wing lover. Diners rave about signature dishes like the chorizo pork belly, which is cooked to tender perfection, and the delectable rib dishes drizzled with their exclusive chiltepin BBQ sauce. The menu also features delightful small plates such as deep-fried mac ’n cheese bites and sweet potato fries that complement the wings perfectly.
- Convenience: Flaps and Racks offers delivery, takeout, and even accepts reservations, making it easy for anyone to enjoy their delicious offerings.
- Accessibility: With wheelchair access and close parking, everyone can enjoy a meal here, plus there are gender-neutral restrooms on-site.
- Payment Options: They accept Android Pay, Apple Pay, and credit cards, catering to modern conveniences.
- Family-Friendly: Kids and dogs are welcome, making it a perfect outing for the entire family.
- Special Offers: Be sure to check out their happy hour specials for an even better experience.
Customer reviews sing praises about the friendly service, quick turnaround on orders, and the lively yet comfortable environment. People love the attention to detail, from the aesthetically pleasing decor to the efficient staff who are always ready to bring extra sides or sauces on request. As one diner noted, “The pork belly was delicious, but I’d love if it came with a side!” This sentiment showcases the establishment’s commitment to feedback and guest satisfaction.
If you're in Tucson, don’t miss out on Flaps and Racks. It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that spans fantastic food, great service, and a unique atmosphere. Bring your friends, family, and even your furry companions to enjoy the exciting flavors that await you!
For inquiries, call (520) 475-5345 or visit them today for a culinary adventure you won't forget.
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“ Took a trip to Tucson and I will just say that the food is the best part of the trip! Flaps and Racks was the highlight - I mean just look at those photos. Menu has a wide selection of items and such innovative sauces for the wings. I got the chorizo pork belly, garlic Parmesan & buffalo wings and the appetizer sampler. Everything was so good and i loved it all. Pork belly is tender and great flavoring. Appetizers were all mouth watering and my fav would have to be the corns. Service was super nice and everything came fast. But the best item is how amazingly decorated the restaurant is in theme with airport. Bright colors and the seating is airplane seat! I love it overall and this is kind of an iconic must need to visit place while in Tucson. ”
“ Cool concept, love that they have repurposed airline seats and galley carts around the restaurant. I had the pork belly, which was delicious, but for $13 I firmly believe this should come with a side, even if it's just fries. Luckily I was able to steal some fries from my mom's fish platter. Fries were solid, and the cod was seasoned really well also. This is an order at the counter and seat yourself establishment, but the food runners were in top of it, and willing to bring extra sides/sauces upon request. Will try to come back and try the wings and ribs next time. ”
“ Great decor, excellent service. Ordered the smaller and the sweet potato fries so good, pork belly was top notch. ”
“ We finally got to try out this place and it did not disappoint. We had the bone-in wings with the AL Pastor, Mango Habanero, and Garlic Parmesan sauces. Each of these sauces were delicious. Sides we had were the tostones, onion rings and sweet potato fries. The food was good and orders came out promptly. Friendly staff and the place was busy. Definitely coming back for more! ”
“ Been wanting to try Flaps and Racks for a while now and finally made our way there. It looks small from the outside but is actually a pretty decent sized place. But let me tell you - this place gets BUSY! When we arrived and placed our order at the counter, there was only ONE table left in the whole joint but tables empty out pretty quickly so don't fret if you don't see a seat.....you'll have one in no time. We ordered a half rack of ribs with a chiltepin BBQ sauce and they were delicious! Also ordered a dozen bone-in wings, half lime-pepper and half mild Buffalo as well as some deep fried mac 'n cheese bites. I'm a huge fan of lemon-pepper wings but LOVED the lime-pepper. The flavor is great and the wings were cooked perfectly. My guy had the Buffalo (I don't enjoy that flavor) and he said they were great. As for the mac 'n cheese bites, he loved them (I don't like mac 'n cheese except Kraft - LOL - so I didn't taste them. Reasonable pricing, fast service and the staff that comes around to the tables delivering orders and taking dirty dishes away are wonderful and very friendly. There is an acai place inside too - Acai Paradise - and you can bet I'll try some of that goodness next time! ”
“ Al pastor short ribs, that marinade was delicious and spot on. Ribs fell off the bone. I love wings but ribs took the prize. Wings are also perfectly cooked, prices are reasonable for the amount of food and quality. ”
“ Came here the other night on a whim, and glad we did! Nice draft list, lots of sauce options, and great options for sides! Honestly, my favorite thing I had was the pork belly and sweet potato fries. The wings were good but honestly I enjoyed the pork belly better. I did like the fact that they have chorizo grounds mixed intro heir chorizo sauce. Next time I would love to try their Al pastor wing sauce, and I would also ask for their wings well done. ”
“ What a really fun and good experience. The wings are delicious, the sides - to die for, and the ambiance - really unique. Being so close to the airport, the decor and seats are all plane-related. Also, if you want a smoothie, they have a place in the back! Definitely go check it out. ”
“ Service at the counter was decent and quick as there was a bit of a line when we arrived. I ordered a half rack with garlic parmesan "sauce." My friend got a six piece bone in "honey siracha," with a six piece mac bite and none of this was what I expected. The ribs were cooked well and I could see parmesan but I tasted neither garlic or parmesan! I didn't finish them, very disappointing..I tried to get BBQ sauce to dress it up and was told I'd have to pay and additional fee, it was less then a dollar but I'm not swiping my card for that! Tried my friends mac bites and it's literally fried kraft mac and cheese, not good. It's a nice establishment, loved the airport decor, especially the authentic air traffic control tower. Food could use some work. I wish I could leave 3.5 stars but four is generous. ”
