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The Thirsty Lizard Oasis | Our Story

Born in the desert, built for everyone

Tucked along a dusty road in McNeal, Arizona, The Thirsty Lizard is the kind of place you drive miles to find — and can't stop thinking about after you leave.
A simple idea in an unlikely place

A simple idea in an unlikely place

Born in the Sulphur Springs Valley under the Stargazer Ranch banner — the idea was simple: eat good, drink well, feel at home.
Burgers people drive hundreds of miles for

Burgers people drive hundreds of miles for

Well-traveled guests from New Mexico to Texas call ours the best they've ever had. No pretension, no shortcuts — just honest food done right.
More than a bar

More than a bar

Pool, shuffleboard, live music every Saturday, Stargazer Karaoke on Fridays, Xtreme Bar Bingo on Thursdays — locals call it the "Thirsty Lozard," and that says it all.
The people behind the bar

The people behind the bar

From the kitchen to the tap, every person here is invested in making your visit worth the drive. You'll feel it the moment you walk through that green door.
A destination, not a detour

A destination, not a detour

Seven miles from Bisbee and a world away from ordinary. Come for the burgers, stay for the desert sky.