Saguaro Corners Restaurant & Bar

Operating since 1956, this tavern serves scratch-cooked desert fare directly across from the park entrance. Indoor tables sit by windows overlooking desert wildlife and bird feeders, while the outdoor space features a shaded, misted patio with open-pit fires and picnic seating. The kitchen turns out hefty burgers, birria bowls, spicy Baja tacos, and carne asada fries paired with chimichurri and chipotle sauce. Drink options range from specialty cocktails like the PickleRita to a bar stocked with 18 rotating craft beer taps.