Top 10 Reasons Tortilla Flat Sizzles in the Summer

As the end of summer draws near and a new school year looms on the horizon, one last minute day-trip destination that your family can't afford to miss is Tortilla Flat. Started as a stage coach stop in 1904, Tortilla Flat has become a unique western town, restaurant and saloon frequented by bikers and surfer types alike. Known for its spicy chili, ghost town and museum, Tortilla Flat is the perfect destination for a day-trip with the family and a fun adventure with friends.

With apologies to David Letterman, Michael Lonero, General Manager of Tortilla Flat, warmly offers 10 reasons you should brave the heat and visit his unique western town, restaurant and saloon.

Tortilla Flat is an authentic remnant of an old west town, nestled in the midst of the Tonto National Forest, in the Superstition Mountain Range. As well as being home for six adventurous people, Tortilla Flat has a charm that has surpassed time. The day-trip destination started out as a stage coach stop in 1904, but neither fire or flood has been able to remove this historic stop along the historic Apache Trail.

“It’s a fun, family-friendly environment with a great information filled staff,” relates Lonero. “You can see people in flip-flops, next to cowboys, next to bikers – all enjoying each other’s company; it’s truly a place for everyone.”

So, without further ado, pack up the car, fire up the motorcycles, load the kids into the Winnebago and scream: “Road trip!” Then, get ready to belly up to the bar in one of Tortilla Flat’s saddle barstools.

Top 10 Reasons Tortilla Flat Sizzles in the Summer (spoken in your best Dave voice):

10) Prickly pear ice cream (and loads of other flavors and fudge and old fashioned candy for the kids – or the kid in you!)
9) The coldest beer in the west!
8) Voted one of America’s most scenic routes for a day trip, here’s your itinerary for adventure: visit the Goldfield Ghost Town; hop on Dolly the Steamboat for a beautiful cruise of Canyon Lake; and then, bring your appetite and get ready for a delicious lunch at Tortilla Flat!
7) The biggest burgers – and the HOTTEST chili in town (the killer chili your mama warned you about!!!)
6) Great people watching – Teddy Roosevelt one stopped in and cowboys, bikers and movie stars are all partial to Tortilla Flat (It’s a great place to shoot photos – or your next movie) Most recently, Kelly Ripa from Live with Regis and Kelly mosied in.
5) Come witness a piece of history at our museum – The Tortilla Flat Museum is bursting with interesting artifacts recounting the history of the Superstition Mountains and the famous Apache Trail.
4) Did we mention the coldest beer in the west?
3) If you still haven’t cooled off after lunch, go take a dip in Canyon Lake
2) 90,000 reasons to visit this summer – and counting – You’ll see over $90,000 worth of currency on our walls from some 67 countries around the world
(And, drum roll please, the number one reason to visit Tortilla Flat this summer)
1) Hey, if you have TOO much fun at Tortilla Flat, go ahead and make it a “stay-cation.” Camping is available at Canyon Lake or book a room at the nearby Apache Lake Marina.

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To experience Tortilla Flat, take the US 60 EAST (Superstition Freeway), to APACHE JUNCTION; then, take the IDAHO exit and go NORTH to STATE ROUTE 88;Next, take a RIGHT on SR 88 and travel 18 miles NORTH-EAST to TORTILLA FLAT;TORTILLA FLAT is located 2 MILES past CANYON LAKE near MILE MARKER 213. Restaurant hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every day, and 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the weekends. For more information, please call (480) 984-1176 or visit http://www.tortillaflataz.com/.