154 E. 4th St, Benson, AZ Mon–Thu 7a–2p · Fri–Sun 7a–8p (520) 586-2872
Est.1936Benson, AZ

A must-stop for
travelers in
Southern Arizona.

Whether you're exploring Kartchner Caverns, headed to Tombstone, or road-tripping Historic Highway 80 — pull in for hearty comfort food and small-town hospitality. Serving Benson since 1936.

The Horseshoe emblem

Our story

Nine decades of good food.

The Horseshoe is a historical landmark restaurant that's been serving the Benson community since 1936. Minutes from Southern Arizona's best destinations, we're famous for our burgers, big breakfasts, and BBQ — plus cold drinks and the kind of friendly service that keeps travelers and locals coming back.

93% of guests recommend us (278 reviews)

The Horseshoe Cafe at sunset — its neon sign, cowboy mural, and the Highway 80 shield in downtown Benson

On Historic Highway 80

A Benson landmark
since 1936.

Off the grill

Hearty. Homemade. Honest.

A stacked Horseshoe burger with fries
Famous burgers
A plate of BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs
Wings and a cold beer
Wings & a cold one
A strawberry waffle
Big breakfasts
Eggs benedict with toast
Benedicts
A table spread with four plates from above
The whole spread
A loaded hot dog plate
Hot dogs
An ice cream sundae
Sweet finishes

Step inside

Same booths. Same neon. Same welcome.

The bar inside The Horseshoe
The jukebox at The Horseshoe
A Horseshoe server bringing out a burger

Hours

Mon–Thu · 7:00 AM – 2:00 PMFri–Sun · 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Pull off the highway

Come hungry. Leave happy.

Right on Historic Highway 80 in downtown Benson — breakfast, lunch, and dinner.