Elgin Guidebook
Food scene
Absolutely amazing steaks. For the side, get the onion rings!
20 locals recommend
The Steak Out Restaurant & Saloon
3235 S Sonoita HwyAbsolutely amazing steaks. For the side, get the onion rings!
Super cute diner + ice cream shop. If you want something quick to snack on or eat, especially for breakfast or later at night, check this place out. Make sure to check out Lisa’s pies!!! They’re amazing.
6 locals recommend
Corner Scoop
3166 AZ-83Super cute diner + ice cream shop. If you want something quick to snack on or eat, especially for breakfast or later at night, check this place out. Make sure to check out Lisa’s pies!!! They’re amazing.
This is a favorite for lunch or dinner. The local brewery/pub. Great outdoor seating too. Perfect also if you want to do some beer tasting at the end of a fun day of wine tasting.
16 locals recommend
Copper Brothel Brewery
3112 AZ-83This is a favorite for lunch or dinner. The local brewery/pub. Great outdoor seating too. Perfect also if you want to do some beer tasting at the end of a fun day of wine tasting.
They serve delicious pizza! A great lunch or dinner choice (if you arrive early enough; closes at 6 on weekend). Definitely plan a trip here around mealtime.
17 locals recommend
Dos Cabezas WineWorks
3248 AZ-82They serve delicious pizza! A great lunch or dinner choice (if you arrive early enough; closes at 6 on weekend). Definitely plan a trip here around mealtime.
Worth a trip to Bisbee for this gem! Amazing burgers, fries, shakes, drinks, coffee….be patient because it’s a small joint so food will take awhile but it is worth it!
8 locals recommend
Dot’s Diner
1 Old Douglas RoadWorth a trip to Bisbee for this gem! Amazing burgers, fries, shakes, drinks, coffee….be patient because it’s a small joint so food will take awhile but it is worth it!
Winery
Right down the street, walking distance from the property. They have a nice selection of Sangrias and some great Gluwein (mulled wine). Karyl runs the place and she’s terrific.
Wilhelm Family Vineyards
21 Mountain Ranch DrRight down the street, walking distance from the property. They have a nice selection of Sangrias and some great Gluwein (mulled wine). Karyl runs the place and she’s terrific.
Another one of our favorites, they have amazing chocolate for sale too.
12 locals recommend
Flying Leap Vineyards & Distillery
342 Elgin Canelo RdAnother one of our favorites, they have amazing chocolate for sale too.
This winery is on the main drag, and they have lots of good white wines. Wines here are easily 9/10–some of our favorites.
17 locals recommend
Dos Cabezas WineWorks
3248 AZ-82This winery is on the main drag, and they have lots of good white wines. Wines here are easily 9/10–some of our favorites.
One of the newest wineries and a very fancy space. Often has live music and a food truck on weekends. Very popular.
6 locals recommend
Autumn Sage Vineyards
90 Elgin RdOne of the newest wineries and a very fancy space. Often has live music and a food truck on weekends. Very popular.
This place has an insanely great selection of ciders, including some very spicy ones. A must see!
13 locals recommend
The Meading Room
3470 AZ-82This place has an insanely great selection of ciders, including some very spicy ones. A must see!
New owners took over what was previously Kief Joshua. The wines are now outstanding. Friendly owners!
Twisted Union Wine Company
370 Elgin RoadNew owners took over what was previously Kief Joshua. The wines are now outstanding. Friendly owners!
Great outdoor space and you can see our property from here. Additionally they sell an assortment of our neighbor’s goat cheese!
8 locals recommend
Deep Sky Vineyard
124 Elgin RdGreat outdoor space and you can see our property from here. Additionally they sell an assortment of our neighbor’s goat cheese!
Rune Wines
3969 AZ-82Another go to winery !
Great outdoor space with some hacky sack, awesome sangria spritzer. Come visit!
Rancho Rossa Vineyards & Rescued Hearts Cellars
201 Cattle Ranch LnGreat outdoor space with some hacky sack, awesome sangria spritzer. Come visit!
Los Milics Family Vineyards
423 Upper Elgin RoadBrand new! Check this winery out. It won’t be on many other guides yet.
Sightseeing
Oklahoma was filmed here—only a 50 minute drive from our property. A must see if you’re into cinematic history. Other scenes were filmed in Elgin itself!
San Rafael State Natural Area
2036 Duquesne RdOklahoma was filmed here—only a 50 minute drive from our property. A must see if you’re into cinematic history. Other scenes were filmed in Elgin itself!
Bisbee
A beautiful old west town, some even like it more than Tombstone.
Tombstone
300 N Sumner StIt’s a quick 45 minute drive to this historic old west town!
Tubac is an absolutely stunning artist community about 55 minutes away. Highly recommend for a half-day trip if you want to check out the work of some local artists.
152 locals recommend
Tubac
Tubac is an absolutely stunning artist community about 55 minutes away. Highly recommend for a half-day trip if you want to check out the work of some local artists.
Day activities
This lake is only 45 minutes away down the 83. Nice boat rental options (see photos for prices) and you can picnic here on a nice morning or afternoon (bring your own stuff to grill, including the charcoal). Nice option for a half-day trip.
27 locals recommend
Parker Canyon Lake Marina
9000 S Parker Canyon RdThis lake is only 45 minutes away down the 83. Nice boat rental options (see photos for prices) and you can picnic here on a nice morning or afternoon (bring your own stuff to grill, including the charcoal). Nice option for a half-day trip.
The area is one of the best for birding in the world, especially Patagonia, which is just 20 minutes away from our property. It’s a super cute town, and you can take the family to visit this hummingbird center!
11 locals recommend
Paton Center for Hummingbirds
477 Pennsylvania AveThe area is one of the best for birding in the world, especially Patagonia, which is just 20 minutes away from our property. It’s a super cute town, and you can take the family to visit this hummingbird center!
Patagonia Lake State Park
400 Patagonia Lake Rdeven better than Parker Lake and it’s closer!