Mama’s Hawaiian Bar-B-Cue has opened near campus. Featuring an array of Hawaiian specialties and great hours, it’s likely to be a hit for the UA area. Open 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., Mama’s offers a great alternative to the pizza and fast food options that make up the bulk of the late-night eateries in Tucson.

Mama’s features the usual and unusual on their menu. From eggs and spam to teriyaki chicken, a broad variety of choices is available. Each lunch plate is served with white rice and macaroni salad; the teriyaki chicken is simple but satisfying. They also feature an interesting chicken katsu served with a unique ketchup-based sauce that offers a hint of Worcestershire sauce.

Beyond lunch plates, sandwiches and salads are also offered. These include a teriyaki chicken salad, beef teriyaki, chicken salad, standard hamburger and island burger. Mama’s also boasts some interesting specials, offering teriyaki wings, volcano wings and loco moco — a rice dish served with a hamburger patty and a fried egg on top.

Don’t forget dessert. Mama’s offers pineapple upside down cake, guava cake, coconut pudding and other seasonal cakes. If you find yourself with a late-night craving for dessert, Mama’s is a great place to try something outside the norm. A little taste of Hawaii is now available within walking distance of campus. Pop in and give Mama’s a try next time you’re craving a little escape from the mainland.