Description: We were seated in one of the "brothel cribs," under the watchful eye of Taza--the oldest son of the Indian Chief Cochise. One might assume we were attending a performance at a local dinner theatre--but
not the case, we were enjoying dinner at one of America’s
Top 25 steakhouses,-- Daisy Mae’s Stronghold.
The building is one of the oldest in Southern Arizona and started its days as a trading post in the 1870’s. Late in the 1800's it became a brothel for the soldiers stationed nearby at Fort Huachuca. In its day, it served as a Post Office, General Store and Stagecoach Stop before taking on its current status as a restaurant in the early 1940’s.
Mesquite grilled entrees are the
specialty of the house; Ribs, Chicken, Pork, Fish and a variety of Angus Beef Steaks are all on the menu. Prices range from $12.95 for the 1/2 rack of pork ribs -- to $28.95 for a
gigantic 32 ounce Porterhouse Steak. All entrees are served with a generous salad; spicy baked beans, potato and bread--Truly a monster meal! Almost everyone needs
"doggie bags" to tote the leftovers!
Our server, John, delivered the delicious and beautifully trimmed top sirloin which I ordered ($16.95) and my husband could not have been more pleased with the 1/2 chicken that he chose ($13.95). The chicken’s spices and seasoning, blended perfectly with the mesquite grill flavor, and furnished a unique and delightful experience. We shared a carafe of the house wine and our dinner (including tax and tip) was just under $50.
If you want to be
"spooked" while dining at Daisy Mae’s, you can request to be seated in the infamous
"Charlie’s Room." Charlie is said to have been a patron during the building’s brothel days and when a knife fight erupted, he lay dead on the floor. It’s said that his ghost has been present in the building ever since.
Don’t know if it’s true, but I guess it makes a good story!
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