Saddle up, buckaroos. Now until Saturday, December 24, Old Tucson Studios is hosting its very own holiday attraction throughout the month.
Now, there’s going to be all kinds of fun like various holiday-themed shows and performances, nightly tree lightings, festive decor spread all around, hangout sessions with Santa Claus, and even an appearance by Krampus.
Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for children, and anyone four years old and younger can come in for free.
But what in tarnation are you goin’ to eat during your visit to Yuletide at Old Tucson? Well, there happen to be quite a few options over yonder at 201 Kinney Rd.
Big Jakes
If you stumble upon this spot during your journey, they’re serving hefty-sized meals — some come with two sides like the Brisket Sandwich, Pulled Pork Sandwich, and the Chicken Leg.
- Brisket Sandwich
- Pulled Pork Sandwich
- Chicken Leg
- Wild West Nachos
- Potato Wedges
- Corn in a Cup
- Chips
Cowboy Café
More handhelds over here! The only thing on the menu that may require a fork is the Garden Salad, but who are we to tell you how to eat?
- Cheeseburger
- Super Dog
- Garden Salad
- Pizza Pretzel
- Soft Dough Pretzel
- Corn Dog
- Cookies
- Chips
Creamery
The name says it all: they’ve got ice cream. Make sure you eat it fast because there’s a lot of dust floatin’ in the air at Old Tucson.
- Ice Cream – chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry
- Ice Cream Bar
- Popcorn
The Elixir
Head over to The Elixir if you’ve got an appetite equivalent to a little ol’ prairie dog’s cravings.
- Jerky
- Mixed Nuts – with fruit and chocolate
- Popcorn
- Cookies
Grand Palace
Golly, there’s more mixed nuts over here but the menu gets a little nuttier than that (maybe in the cookie dough).
- Mixed Nuts
- Hard Pretzels
- Pickles – regular or spicy
- Popcorn
- Cookies
- Chips
Rosa’s
Nothin’ says “the holidays” like a warm tamale during a cold desert night. Make sure you grab a churro to keep your hands warm while perusing the attractions.
- Tamales – beef or veggie tamales with beans and rice
- Taco Plate – beef, chicken, or carnitas tacos with beans and rice
- Nachos
- Quesadilla – optiona: add beef, chicken or carnitas
- Churro
The Grill
Just follow your nose to this smokey spot on Old Tucson’s property. There’s more burgers gettin’ lit up over here but at least there’s a veggie option.
- Cheeseburger
- Black Bean Burger
- Bratwurst
- Corn on the Cob
As a reminder, this holiday-themed event is happening on select dates from now until Saturday, December 24.
Old Tucson is located at 201 Kinney Rd. For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit yuletideaz.com.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
