Kandis’s guidebook
Food scene
La Casita Cafe
3338 W Main StThe green chili, machaca, and enchilada sauce is the best.
Kainoa's Hawaiian Grill
3533 US-70Best Hawaiian food in town.
This is a bit of a drive, about 15 minutes, but is the best Mexican food place in the area.
La Paloma Restaurant
5183 E Clifton StThis is a bit of a drive, about 15 minutes, but is the best Mexican food place in the area.
This is another favorite for drinks, hamburgers, and a great salad. The wings are a favorite.
The Plank
501 South Gila AvenueThis is another favorite for drinks, hamburgers, and a great salad. The wings are a favorite.
This is a small place located by Thatcher Elementary School. It is only opened for lunch but it is a must for burritos, hamburgers, sandwiches, and the best french fries. There is an adult window to order from so you don't have to wait behind all the kids.
Eagles Roost
1255-1 Dorothy LaneThis is a small place located by Thatcher Elementary School. It is only opened for lunch but it is a must for burritos, hamburgers, sandwiches, and the best french fries. There is an adult window to order from so you don't have to wait behind all the kids.
This is a secret but not so secret place. Eastern Arizona College has the best food. You can order on the toast app and pick it up. This place is customizable and has a hot food line to order from as well.
EAC Gila Hank's Cafe
This is a secret but not so secret place. Eastern Arizona College has the best food. You can order on the toast app and pick it up. This place is customizable and has a hot food line to order from as well.
Sightseeing
Roper Lake State Park
A little lake to kayak, play in the water, fish, or canoe.
The mountain is nice and cool with lots of picnic areas or campsites. Lady bug peak is the best during the season. Lots of hiking trails and a place to cool off.
Mount Graham
The mountain is nice and cool with lots of picnic areas or campsites. Lady bug peak is the best during the season. Lots of hiking trails and a place to cool off.
Clay Knolls
This is located about 15 minutes from Thatcher. A good place to hike and look around.
This is located about 15-20 minutes from Thatcher. Located in Pima which is the next town over. There is 2 ponds that hold water. Best for fishing, kayaking, picnic, swimming, and canoeing.
Cluff Ranch Ponds
This is located about 15-20 minutes from Thatcher. Located in Pima which is the next town over. There is 2 ponds that hold water. Best for fishing, kayaking, picnic, swimming, and canoeing.
The Gila river runs through the County and has several places to fish and swim when the water is flowing.
Gila River
The Gila river runs through the County and has several places to fish and swim when the water is flowing.
Hot Well Dunes is approximately 45 minutes to an hour drive from Thatcher. Best place to ride ATV's, side by sides, and dirt bikes. There is a hot spring located in the entrance.
Hot Well Dunes
Hot Well Dunes is approximately 45 minutes to an hour drive from Thatcher. Best place to ride ATV's, side by sides, and dirt bikes. There is a hot spring located in the entrance.
Located about 30 -45 minutes in thatcher. Water and ponds to play in. Road is a little rocky and would need a small truck or ATV to be safe.
Frye Mesa Reservoir
Located about 30 -45 minutes in thatcher. Water and ponds to play in. Road is a little rocky and would need a small truck or ATV to be safe.
City/town information
Main street of Safford has lots of shopping and places to eat. Located just a few minutes from Thatcher
Safford
Main street of Safford has lots of shopping and places to eat. Located just a few minutes from Thatcher
Pima
Located 10 minutes from Thatcher. El Mesquite and Taylor Freeze are a few great places to eat.