Tubac Golf Resort & Spa

Tubac Golf Resort & Spa traces its roots to the historic Otero Ranch and has operated as a destination resort since 1959, anchoring its dining around the Stables Ranch Grille. The dining room looks out over the resort's Island Green and a pond backed by the Santa Rita Mountains, with cattle often grazing in the distance. The interior combines Spanish colonial character with warm, relaxed comfort, using exposed wooden beams and tile accents consistent with the hacienda-style rooms throughout the property. Live entertainment runs on Friday and Saturday evenings, and the resort also hosts occasional multi-course wine dinners pairing Arizona vintages with seasonally driven menus. While the Pork Schnitzel is a long-time favorite at the hotel, the Tucson Food staff favorite was the lush Chipotle Braised Short Rib.